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entertainment19 days ago•15 min saved

Planet of the Apes Reboot Taps WandaVision Director for Fresh Installment

20th Century Studios is developing a new Planet of the Apes film with Matt Shakman directing and Josh Friedman writing; Shakman, known for WandaVision and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, will produce alongside Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, with Friedman also having written Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Scott Aversano is overseeing the project, which continues a franchise that has grossed more than $2 billion worldwide.

via Variety|

#20th-century-studios #entertainment #josh-friedman

film-news20 days ago•16 min saved

Planet of the Apes Reboot Lands Matt Shakman as Director at 20th Century

Matt Shakman, who relaunched Marvel’s Fantastic Four franchise with Fantastic Four: First Steps, is set to direct an untitled Planet of the Apes movie for 20th Century Studios with Josh Friedman writing; the project will be an original story not confirmed as a continuation of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Shakman will produce alongside Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver.

via Deadline|

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entertainment10 months ago•15 min saved

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Sparks Excitement with Stellar Reviews and Teases Future Villains

Director Matt Shakman discusses his film 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' highlighting influences from 'Interstellar' and '2001: A Space Odyssey,' the film's family themes inspired by his personal life, and the last-minute addition of the Silver Surfer subplot, emphasizing the film's homage to classic sci-fi and his personal connection to the story.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #fantastic-four #interstellar-influence

entertainment10 months ago•6 min saved

The Fantastic Four: A Fresh Start for Marvel's First Family

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is a mature, nostalgic reboot that emphasizes classic sci-fi elements, emotional performances, and a slower, more deliberate pace, setting it apart from typical modern superhero films.

via Los Angeles Times|

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entertainment11 months ago•6 min saved

‘The Fantastic Four’ Director Shares Magical Comic Inspirations

Director Matt Shakman, known for his work on Marvel's 'WandaVision,' reveals that his love for the Fantastic Four comics, especially Jonathan Hickman's run, heavily influenced his approach to the upcoming film, highlighting themes of family, exploration, and innovation from the comics.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Paul Walter Hauser Overcame Past Flops to Join 2025 'Fantastic Four' Reboot

Paul Walter Hauser discusses his concerns about joining the new Fantastic Four movie due to the franchise's past failures but feels confident about the project due to its strong cast and crew. He also talks about his excitement for his upcoming wrestling match in Major League Wrestling's Battle Riot VI and balancing his acting career with his passion for wrestling.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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movies3 years ago•2 min saved

'Avatar 2' Writer Josh Friedman Takes Over 'Fantastic Four' Script.

Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four movie, set to kick off Phase 6 of its storytelling universe, has a new writer in Josh Friedman, who worked on Avatar: The Way of Water and developed Snowpiercer as a TNT television series. Matt Shakman, the key director behind Marvel series WandaVision, is set to helm the feature. The release date for the film is Feb. 14, 2025. The previous writers on the project were Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer, and Friedman's hire signals a potential change in tone.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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