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Anne Hathaway will star opposite Tom Cruise in a Days of Thunder sequel for Paramount, set for June 2, 2028. The film will be shot in IMAX with Cruise producing alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper, and directed by Jonathan Levine; Hathaway plays a NASCAR team owner and engineer while Cruise reprises his Cole Trickle role.
Sacha Baron Cohen has secretly shot a sequel to 2003’s Ali G Indahouse, reviving the Ali G character for a surprise film project; the piece also touches on Armie Hammer’s reaction to Citizen Vigilante and Netflix’s strategy to bring YouTube-style “fan-favorite” videos to paid subscriptions to boost growth.
From the London premiere’s glamour to an industry snapshot, The Devil Wears Prada 2 frames Runway’s decline as fashion pivots from print to digital, with Vogue’s enduring influence and Miranda Priestly symbolizing lasting power; the piece also highlights shifting power toward commercial partnerships, rising designer prices over two decades, and a move away from traditional gatekeepers toward a more networked, collaborative industry.
Cameron Diaz is developing a sequel to the 1989 comedy Troop Beverly Hills, with Clea DuVall directing from her own script for TriStar Pictures (Sony Pictures). Diaz is eyeing a starring role, and producer Laurence Mark will team with Diaz and Katherine Power on the project. Plot details are being kept under wraps. The move marks Diaz’s continued return to acting and reunites her with Sony’s TriStar, following her recent projects.
Wicked: For Good opened strongly with $143 million domestically, surpassing the original Wicked's opening, but experienced a steep second-week drop. Internationally, it has earned $29.4 million in 10 days, with potential to catch up to the original's total of $759 million, though competition from Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 may impact its success.
Gremlins 3 is officially confirmed, with Chris Columbus directing and Steven Spielberg as executive producer, set to release in November 2027, marking the return of the franchise after over three decades, with details still to be announced.
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning for a fourth Mummy film, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, with plot details still under wraps. The franchise, originating in 1999, has seen multiple sequels and a failed reboot attempt, but remains popular, with the new installment promising an adventurous story set partly in Egypt.
George Clooney expressed pride and admiration for the recent Louvre heist and suggested that the upcoming 'Ocean's 14' film should incorporate the real-life event into its plot, reflecting his fascination with the audacity of the theft and his ongoing involvement in the Ocean's film franchise.
Mel Gibson's upcoming film 'The Resurrection of the Christ' has recast its main roles, with Jaakko Ohtonen replacing Jim Caviezel as Jesus and Mariela Garriga taking on Mary Magdalene, as the film prepares to be released in two parts in 2027, focusing on Jesus Christ's resurrection.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are set to reprise their roles in the sequel 'Wicked: For Good' and are campaigning for Oscar nominations in the lead and supporting actress categories, respectively. If nominated again, they would be among the few performers to be recognized twice for the same role in Oscar history. The film continues the story from the original 'Wicked' and features new songs alongside beloved classics, with a release date of November 21.
Michael Mann's 'Heat 2' is moving from Warner Bros to United Artists for production and distribution, with Leonardo DiCaprio in early talks to star as Chris Shiherlis. The film, a sequel to the 1995 crime classic 'Heat,' will be produced by Mann, Bruckheimer, Stuber, and others, and is set to shoot next year after initial negotiations fell through with Warner Bros.
Meryl Streep, dressed as her 'Devil Wears Prada' character Miranda Priestly, was seen meeting Vogue's Anna Wintour backstage at Milan Fashion Show, as filming for the sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada' takes place, set to be released on May 1, 2026.
Bill Burr is in talks to join the cast of Aaron Sorkin's sequel to The Social Network, potentially playing an amalgamation of real-world figures, as the film explores Facebook's interactions with events like the January 6 Capitol riot. The cast is not yet finalized, but Burr's involvement adds to his recent diverse entertainment pursuits, including stand-up, Broadway, and upcoming film projects.
The article explores how the mockumentary 'This Is Spinal Tap' and its sequel blur the lines between rock fiction and reality, drawing from real-life band stories and rock lore, with scenes inspired by actual events and musicians' anecdotes, highlighting the humorous and often true-to-life portrayal of rock 'n' roll life.
The sequel to 'Superman' titled 'Man of Tomorrow' will feature Superman teaming up with Lex Luthor against a larger threat, with filming expected to start in April 2026. The film is part of James Gunn's new DC Universe and is scheduled for release on July 9, 2027.