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James Handy, 81, the veteran actor known for Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji, was killed in a stabbing in Tarzana, Los Angeles. The suspect, his girlfriend’s 44-year-old son Michael Gledhill, was arrested and booked at Van Nuys Jail on one murder charge with a $2 million bail. Police said detectives believe the homicide was an isolated incident with no ongoing danger to the public.
Sony Pictures revealed Jumanji 4, titled Jumanji: Open World, at CinemaCon—an open-world, final installment where the game bleeds into reality, starring Dwayne Johnson with Karen Gillan and Jack Black; the footage includes a Robin Williams Easter egg and a Christmas Day release.
Sony Pictures unveiled Jumanji: Open World at CinemaCon, with Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black playing new characters, a trailer showing jungle beasts rampaging through a New England town, and a Robin Williams Easter egg; the film opens December 25, 2026.
The Hollywood Reporter confirms Jumanji 3's title as Jumanji: Open World, unveiled by Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black at CinemaCon, with Jake Kasdan returning to direct; the film features an expanded cast and hits theaters December 25, continuing the popular video-game reboot saga following Welcome to the Jungle and The Next Level.
Jumanji: Open World is the official title for the third film in Sony’s rebooted series, which debuted its first trailer at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The footage shows the game invading the real world, with Hart, Johnson and Jack Black each playing multiple avatars as the rules of Jumanji bend, and includes an Easter egg referencing the original film. Danny DeVito appears as Spencer’s grandfather, guiding the teens back into the game, with Rhys Darby and Nick Jonas in the cast for a Christmas Day release from Columbia Pictures.
Dwayne Johnson discusses his career transformation from wrestling to acting, highlighting his recent challenging role in 'The Smashing Machine' which earned critical acclaim but underperformed at the box office, and reflects on his journey, cultural roots, and future projects like 'Jumanji 3' and 'Moana' sequels.
California has allocated $342 million in tax credits to boost big-budget film productions, including 'Jumanji' and 'Heat 2,' as part of an effort to revitalize its film industry amid declining production and increased competition from other states and countries.
Director Jake Kasdan discusses his new Christmas action-comedy film 'Red One,' starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, where Johnson plays a miniature version of himself as Santa's head of security. Kasdan also addresses the challenges of integrating Kirsten Dunst's character into the Jumanji reboot series, citing plot complications from the original film's ending. Despite reports of Johnson's misbehavior on set, Kasdan defends him as a professional and enjoyable collaborator. The next Jumanji film is slated for 2026.
Kristen Wiig's character on Saturday Night Live expresses her fear of getting "Jumanji'd" when confronted with a board game, despite it being a train-themed game called Ticket to Ride. The comedic sketch involves a humorous debate about the concept of being "Jumanji'd" and whether it involves jungle emergencies or being pulled into the game. Ultimately, the character's fear comes to life in a lighthearted twist when the board game "Jumanji's" them, and a train conductor lets Wiig's character go, honoring her wish not to be "Jumanji'd."
Merlin Entertainments CEO and Sony Pictures partnerships executive VP have expressed interest in creating more heavily branded attractions based on Sony's IP catalog, following the success of World of Jumanji. The companies are looking to capitalize on the trend of technology merging with IP and imagination in the location-based entertainment business. Sony's Ghostbusters franchise may also be tapped into for future attractions, and the company is exploring all of its IP content for potential theme park opportunities.
Scarlett Johansson lost out on two major film roles to Kristen Dunst before becoming a global icon in Hollywood. She missed out on the opportunity to star in Elizabethtown and Jumanji, which could have provided an early break to her career. Despite the setbacks, Johansson went on to become a prominent member of the original Avengers and earned two Oscar nominations for her performances in Jojo Rabbit and Marriage Story.