We are very pleased to confirm (for like the 5th time) that “Hocus Pocus 2” is happening, at Disney+. Adam Shankman is confirmed as directing. We’ve talked about “Hocus Pocus 2” a lot, so, not anything new really here.
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Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.
We are so pleased to report one of our favorite people is developing classic “Swiss Family Robinson” for Disney+- Ronald D. Moore! RDM is teaming up with director Jon M. Chu to reimagine this classic adventure and survival tale for the streaming service. Johann David Wyss wrote the original novel in 1812. The iconic Disney live action film was released in 1960.Not a lot is known about this project yet, but you can bet we’re gonna reach out to Moore and see what he can say about it.
As we ALL know- there is only one man to play the character of Indiana Jones. We are very pleased to echo Kathleen Kennedy’s sentiment that he is the one and only Harrison Ford, and he will return for “Indiana Jones 5.” James Mangold (“Logan,” “Ford vs Ferarri”) is directing. David Koepp was originally writing the script, but has since left. Jonathan Kasdan, son of “Raiders of the Last Arc” scribe Lawrence Kasdan and brother of “Jumanji” writer Jake Kasdan, was brought in to take a crack at the story. “Steven is staying on as a producer, so we’ve got the best of everything,” producer Frank…
We are absolutely ecstatic to share the news that “Wonder Woman” director Patty Jenkins will be headed to a galaxy far, far away. She’ll be helming the upcoming “Star Wars” live action feature film “Rogue Squadron.” Kathleen Kennedy confirmed the news during today’s massive Disney Investor Day presentation. Jenkins followed up the news with this post to her Instagram: “It’s been a lifelong dream as a filmmaker to one day make a great fighter pilot film,” said Jenkins. “As the daughter of a great fighter pilot myself, some of the best memories of my life are of seeing my father’s squadron take off…
Guys. GUYS. We literally can’t catch our breaths with all this “Star Wars” news from today’s Disney Investors Day. In addition to all the live-action LucasFilm projects announced by Kathleen Kennedy, there were also a TON of animated projects.Like “Lando,” being developed by “Dear White People” filmmaker Justin Simien, who happens to be a huge fan of Captain Calrissian.. There’s also “The Acolyte,” described as a mystery-thriller into the shadowy secrets of the final days of the High Republic era. “Russian Doll” creator Leslye Headland is helming this one. There was also an AWESOME teaser of the upcoming “Star Wars:…
We are DELIGHTED to confirm that Hayden Christensen WILL be returning to the galaxy far, far away for Disney+’s upcoming “Kenobi” series which will star Ewan McGregor as Jedi Master Obi Wan. And not just as Anakin Skywalker either- HE’LL BE FREAKING DARTH VADER, YOU GUYS. This will truly be a day long remembered, as it was confirmed that Hayden Christensen will be returning as Darth Vader. “This will be the rematch of the century,” Kennedy said. “It was such an incredible journey playing Anakin Skywalker,” said Christensen. “Of course, Anakin and Obi-Wan weren’t on the greatest of terms when…
THIS JUST IN-An Ahsoka Tano spinoff series starring Rosario Dawson is happening at Disney+, as well as “Rangers of the New Republic” live-action series. Both were announced today during the Disney Investor Day by Kathleen Kennedy, head of LucasFilm. “Ahsoka,” as played by Dawson, was recently introduced in live-action form in Disney+ series “The Mandalorian.” We are delighted to see the streaming service advance the character, and give her more of the attention she deserves. “Rangers of the New Republic” is set within the timeline of “The Mandalorian.” This new live-action series from executive producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni will…
Announced/confirmed today during Disney Investor Day during the FX portion, a long-anticipated science fiction legacy project is indeed happening. Noah Hawley, creator of “Fargo” the tv series as well as “Legion” (both for FX), is currently working on a tv project based on Ridley Scott’s seminal work, “Alien.”John Landgraf, FX Chief, confirmed the news during the live stream. Hawley is writing, and will be executive producing. Scott is currently in “advanced talks” to produce the project through Scott Free. “Set not too far into our future, it’s the first ‘Alien’ story set on Earth.FX is moving quickly to bring audiences…
As we’re waiting for all the Disney Investor Day news about “Star Wars” and Marvel Studios to drop, the House of Mouse was also peppering their live stream with some great tidbits of info. Like the news that “The Handmaid’s Tale,” the Hulu series based on Margaret Atwood’s seminal work, has just been ordered for a 5th season. Disney also announced that “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is picked up for another 5 seasons, breaking a previous record for most seasons of a scripted live-action comedy series. We’ll let you know what else we hear about this and other news…
Disney announced that several of their intended for theatrical release films are going to become Disney+ content, with the purchase options. They also confirmed 10 “Star Wars,” 10 Marvel Studios live action projects, 15 Walt Disney, and 15 Pixar projects will also be coming to the streaming service. We’re expecting some updates on what those projects are going to be during the later portion of the presentation.