‘Captain Marvel 2’ is finally getting some traction, as writer Megan McDonnell is in final talks to pen the screenplay. She is both a staff editor and story editor on the upcoming ‘WandaVision’ Disney+ series, premiering later this year. Meanwhile, the first film’s directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck will not return to helm the… Continue reading ‘Captain Marvel 2’ Taps ‘WandaVision’ Writer Megan McDonnell; Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck Will Not Return to Direct
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‘Moon Knight’ & ‘She-Hulk’ Get Showrunners: ‘The Umbrella Academy’s Jeremy Slater & ‘Rick and Morty’s Jessica Gao
The Hollywood Reporter came in with not one, but two announcements for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Disney+ shows ‘Moon Knight’ and ‘She-Hulk’ now have showrunners, with Jeremy Slater and Jessica Gao, respectively. Slater is the co-creator of Netflix’s ‘The Umbrella Academy,’ which he also wrote the pilot for. He was also creator, writer, and showrunner of… Continue reading ‘Moon Knight’ & ‘She-Hulk’ Get Showrunners: ‘The Umbrella Academy’s Jeremy Slater & ‘Rick and Morty’s Jessica Gao
David Yates’ ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’: ‘Harry Potter’ Alum Steve Kloves Returns to Co-Write Script With J.K. Rowling
The next ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ the third installment in the Warner Bros. franchise, will see the return of writer Steve Kloves, who will pen the screenplay with ‘Fantastic Beasts’ 1 and 2 scribe J.K. Rowling. David Yates (‘Harry Potter’ 5-8) is still onboard to direct the threequel, after helming the last two. Kloves is popular for… Continue reading David Yates’ ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’: ‘Harry Potter’ Alum Steve Kloves Returns to Co-Write Script With J.K. Rowling
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Reboot Enlists ‘Chernobyl’ Creator Craig Mazin & ‘Pirates’ Alum Ted Elliot
The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise is one of the most successful franchises to date. The fifth chapter, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ offered a definitive – albeit sloppy – ending to the story in 2017. But just like the pirates in the movie, Disney has the same motto: “Take what… Continue reading ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Reboot Enlists ‘Chernobyl’ Creator Craig Mazin & ‘Pirates’ Alum Ted Elliot
‘Thor 4’ in the Works with Taika Waititi (‘Thor: Ragnarok’) Set to Write & Direct; WB’s ‘Akira’ Put on Hold
Marvel Studios has officially put ‘Thor 4’ into development, with Taika Waititi serving as writer and director. The ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ director returns to the franchise after helming 2017’s smash hit ‘Thor: Ragnarok.’ Moreover, Warner Bros.’ long-gestating ‘Akira’ live-action film is now on-hold until Waititi finishes ‘Thor 4.’ For television, he was the season… Continue reading ‘Thor 4’ in the Works with Taika Waititi (‘Thor: Ragnarok’) Set to Write & Direct; WB’s ‘Akira’ Put on Hold
‘The Flash’ Eyeing Director Andy Muschietti (‘It”) & Writer Christina Hodson (‘Bumblebee’); Ezra Miller Still Onboard
In a huge turn of events, Warner Bros. is going in a completely different direction for its long-gestating ‘The Flash’ solo film. The studio is eyeing director Andy Muschietti and screenwriter Christina Hodson to tackle the movie. Muschietti is broke out with the blockbuster success ‘It,’ with the sequel ‘It: Chapter Two’ releasing September 6th.… Continue reading ‘The Flash’ Eyeing Director Andy Muschietti (‘It”) & Writer Christina Hodson (‘Bumblebee’); Ezra Miller Still Onboard
Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’ TV Series Nearing Deal at Netflix, From Writer Allan Heinberg (‘Wonder Woman’)
After years of rumors and failed attempts, ‘The Sandman’ is nearing a deal for a television series, at Netflix. The show is adapting the Vertigo comic book of the same name, from writer Neil Gaiman (‘American Gods,’ ‘Good Omens’). Allan Heinberg would serve as writer and showrunner on the series. He has both a story… Continue reading Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’ TV Series Nearing Deal at Netflix, From Writer Allan Heinberg (‘Wonder Woman’)