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Exclusive: The Maze Runner filmmakers and their OddBall Entertainment studio have signed with CAA, we can tell you.

Wes Ball and Joe Hartwick recently signed a three-year, first-look deal with Sony Pictures where they are respectively attached to direct and produce the live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda based on the uber-hit 150M copy selling video game franchise, for Sony and Nintendo. T.S. Nowlin is writing the new draft of Zelda. The game follows the elf-like warrior Link and elegant Princess Zelda as they fight to save the magical land of Hyrule from Ganon, an evil warlord-turned-demon king.

Ball most recently directed, with Hartwick producing, 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, one of the key pics last summer to resuscitate the box office after a sleepy frame due to the strikes; that installment opening to $58.4M stateside and grossing over $171M domestic, and close to $380M worldwide.

Exclusive: Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones), Joe Alwyn (The Brutalist), Naledi Murray (Sweet Tooth), Ben Chaplin (September 5) and Sebastian Orozco (The Crow) round out the cast of Sam Esmail’s upcoming film Panic Carefully for Warner Bros.

They join the previously announced leading cast of Julia Roberts, Eddie Redmayne, Elizabeth Olsen, and Brian Tyree Henry.

Details regarding the film’s premise and character descriptions are under wraps. Panic Carefully is described as a paranoid thriller in the vein of Esmail’s Mr. Robot and Silence of the Lambs and involves the hunt for a cyber-terrorist.

Esmail wrote the film and will direct. He and Chad Hamilton will produce for Esmail Corp., along with Scott Stuber, Roberts, Marisa Yeres Gill, and Lisa Gillan. Kevin McCormick and Chrystal Li are overseeing the project for Warner Bros.

Gillen is known for portraying “Petyr ‘Littlefinger’ Baelish” in HBO’s critically acclaimed hit Game of Thrones,...

The Maze Runner: The Death Cure ending brings the trilogy of dystopian YA movies based on James Dashner's novels to a close, though it wasn't always obvious how the various plot threads running through the franchise connected for the finale. Even though the Maze Runner 3 ending explained a lot, it also left behind several questions. The Death Cure is the third and final installment in 20th Century's Maze Runner movie franchise. It follows 2014’s first film and the 2015 sequel Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, wrapping up the stories of Thomas, Newt, and Minho, and their fight against Wckd.

The third movie in the series, based on James Dashner's 2011 novel The Death Cure, arrived in 2018. While the final movie tied up several plot threads, the Maze Runner ending still warrants further explanation, as some of the conclusions in its multi-layered story aren't quite clear on first viewing. Maze Runner: The Death Cure...

Jacob Lofland is ready to reflect on his time with the Maze Runner movies. Inspired by James Dashner's book, the movie came on the heels of other major Young Adult hits, including The Hunger Games (2012). Maze Runner's expansive cast included Dylan O'Brien (Teen Wolf), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Game of Thrones), and more. The movie easily succeeded in theaters, earning nearly $350 million on a $30 million budget. Both follow-ups also received box office success, even if none were ever dominant.

With word of a franchise reboot in development, the future of the franchise seems as bright as ever. Speaking with Screen Rant's Grant Hermanns about Landman, Lofland addressed the coming reboot. He had not heard about the reboot's development before the interview, but he did reflect positively on his time with the cast. Check out his quote below:

I haven't heard that. Back in the day, there was talk about it,...

Of all the Batman villains that have yet to be adapted into a live-action movie, Clayface presents some of the most interesting potential for casting. The villain Clayface has been rumored to appear as the villain of Matt Reeves' The Batman - Part II, though his monstrous appearance and impressive superpowers might make him a better fit for the Dcu continuity in Batman: The Brave and the Bold. In the comics, Clayface has a variety of origins, most of which involve a failed actor whose body becomes transformed into a mutant sludge monster.

There are several directions a live-action version of Clayface could go in. Obviously, actors experienced in motion-capture work could do wonders for the character, able to effectively provide frame data for a terrifying CGI appearance. However, other casting choices could lean into Clayface's origins as an actor, emphasizing his ability to shapeshift into different people rather than...

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Over the course of its story, The Maze Runner films offered a number of memorable deaths, proving that characters on neither side were safe. Adapted from James Dashners best-selling novels, The Maze Runner saw its characters fight against the World In Catastrophe: Killzone Experiment Department, an organization that was experimenting on them. With The Maze Runner cast led by Dylan OBrien, the series was a huge success, grossing over $940 million worldwide. The Maze Runner 4 is currently in development and will likely help the franchise hit the $1 billion mark.

The Maze Runner movies take place in a dystopian world, so the characters lives were constantly threatened by several things such as the elements, grievers, the Flare virus, and Wckd. While The Maze Runner trilogy featured several action scenes, the films also had emotional moments that could make audiences cry. The Maze Runner trilogy didn't shy...

The Planet of the Apes welcomed its tenth movie in the franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, one of this year's biggest summer blockbusters. After three consistent movies following Caesar's uprising, director Matt Reeves passed the baton to Wes Ball as Planet of the Apes became a Disney property. The movie is Ball's first directorial project since 2018 when he directed the last installment of The Maze Runner trilogy. While The Maze Runner movies were swept under the rug at their time of release, they're a fond memory to look back on.

As far as young adult (YA) dystopian franchises go, The Maze Runner had it all. Young teens were rebelling against an oppressive system, touching character relationships, careful world-building, and even zombies. It really can't get much better than that. Unfortunately, despite being a box office success, the trilogy never found its footing since it was released at the wrong time.

Exclusive: Primetime Emmy nominee Alan Tudyk has signed with Artists First.

The multi-hyphenate continues to be repped by Gersh Agency and UTA for voice over.

Tudyk recently reprised his Rogue One: A Star Wars Story role of K2SO in the second season of Disney+’s Andor.

The Juilliard School alum is also voicing Doctor Phosphorus in Max’s upcoming DC animated series, Creature Commandos. Tudyk also plays Hei Hei in Disney Animation’s upcoming Moana 2.

Most recently he starred as the lead title role on the Amblin/SyFy series Resident Alien from David Dobkin and Chris Sheridan, which was Syfy’s highest-rated new drama in more than eight years with the premiere pulling in nearly 10 million viewers.

Tudyk starred in the role of Mr. Darling in David Lowery’s Peter Pan for Disney opposite Jude Law, Jim Gaffigan, and Yara Shahidi.

When it comes to Disney, Tudyk’s...

Max has shared a curated list of films available to stream on the service in Summer 2024. Max is home to Warner Bros. Pictures films, classics and new favorites from A24, the Studio Ghibli library, and award-winning films spanning multiple genres.

The platform is showcasing its vast film library with curated summer watch lists of blockbusters, horror, family-friendly films, and more.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Warner Bros. Pictures’ Dune: Part Two, the groundbreaking sequel to Dune, is now available to stream on the platform along with recent hits like Wonka and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which also has an American Sign Language (Asl) version of the film available to stream.

Viewers can also find summer favorites like Mamma Mia!, Meg 2: The Trench, A Night at the Roxbury, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

Dune: Part Two

Horror fans can look to Max for their summer scares and favorite films from franchises,...

Oscar-winning film producer Jon Landau, renowned for his collaboration with director James Cameron, passed away on Friday, July 5, at the age of 63.

As previously reported on Monsters & Critics, Landau succumbed to cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Julie, and their two sons, Jamie and Jodie, as well as his siblings, Tina, Kathy, and Les Landau.

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Landau was instrumental in producing some of the highest-grossing films in cinematic history.

His partnership with James Cameron led to the creation of iconic movies such as Titanic, Avatar, and its 2022 sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water.

Landau also served as the chief operating officer for Cameron’s production company, Lightstorm Entertainment, which produced other notable films, such as Solaris and Alita: Battle Angel.

The duo was actively planning the future of the Avatar franchise at the time of his passing.

Who is Jon Landau’s wife Julie?...

The next Maze Runner movie is set to break the $1 billion box office mark, cementing its place in Hollywood's elite YA adaptations. Even with a potential reboot, interest in the franchise remains high, with global support likely to make up for any domestic drop in interest. It's crucial for Maze Runner 4 to be a significant box office hit and reverse the downward financial trend to ensure the franchise's future success.

The Maze Runner franchise is guaranteed to break a major box office milestone thanks to the upcoming release of The Maze Runner 4. 20th Century Fox found great success by adapting James Dashner's young adult novels into movies during the 2010s, as the original Maze Runner movies made over $940 million worldwide. It came as no surprise then when Disney confirmed its intention to develop more movies in the franchise after acquiring Fox. Although development was quiet for years, confirmation...

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes received strong reviews and showcased Wes Ball's ability to handle major franchises successfully. The film, led by a talented cast, earned $58.5M domestically and $131M worldwide, solidifying its strong place in the Apes franchise. Wes Ball's direction in Kingdom has laid a strong foundation for the future of the modern Planet of the Apes franchise.

Fans of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes would do well to check out another major franchise from Wes Ball. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes premiered on May 8, 2024 to strong reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has successfully continued the good standing of the original reboot Planet of the Apes trilogy that came out during the 2010s. With plans to extend the modern Planet of the Apes franchise to a total of nine movies, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes under Ball's direction...

Disney’s Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes leads the new titles at this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office, with the ape adventure starting in over 650 sites.

Directed by Wes Ball, Kingdom is the fourth film since the Planet Of The Apes series reboot in 2011; and 10thPlanet Of The Apes film overall since the series began with Franklin J. Schaffner’s 1968 classic starring Charlton Heston.

Set 300 years after the events of 2017’s War For The Planet Of The Apes, Kingdom sees a young chimpanzee hunter embark on a journey with a human woman, to a dangerous holdout ruled by an ambitious bonobo monarch.

The Maze Runner series will return with a reboot nearly 10 years after the first installment of the trilogy first launched. 20th Century Studios will adapt James Dashner's series, with original director Wes Ball attached to the project.

The Maze Runner series includes three books, the first one being published in 2009. The series follows Thomas, who wakes up in a lift with no memory except his own name. He realizes he is trapped in a maze with a group of other boys, but everything changes as the first girl ever arrives in the maze. The trilogy starred Dylan O'Brien in the lead role, as well as Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ki Hong Lee, and Will Poulter. The first film premiered in 2014, with Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials following in 2015, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure in 2018.

Related Before Planet of the Apes, Wes Ball Helmed a Highly Underrated Sci-Fi Trilogy...

According to THR, 20th Century Studios is looking to reboot The Maze Runner franchise based on the best-selling novels by James Dashner. The studio is currently in negotiations with Jack Paglen (Transcendence) to write the script for the new film.

The Maze Runner was released in 2014 and followed a group of memory-wiped teenagers who are trapped in a walled area known as the Glade. The only way out lies beyond an ever-changing maze, which is filled with deadly mechanical creatures. The film was followed by Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials in 2015 and Maze Runner: The Death Cure in 2018.

Before you start getting up in arms over 20th Century Studios rebooting a franchise which wrapped up less than a decade ago, sources say that this project won’t be a redo of the original story or a direct sequel. Instead, the producers hope to make it a “continuation of the story...

Jack Paglen (Transcendence) is in talks to write a new Maze Runner film for 20th Century Studios, Deadline can confirm.

While details as to the plot of the film are under wraps for the moment, it’s described as a continuation of the story of the last three films, released between 2014 and 2018, rather than a direct sequel.

Based on the dystopian YA book series by James Dashner, The Maze Runner takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, where a group of young survivors must navigate deadly mazes, treacherous landscapes, and sinister organizations as they uncover the truth about their past and fight for their freedom. Wes Ball directed the original 2014 film, as well as sequels Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) and Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018), all ahead of Disney’s acquisition of Fox. Dylan O’Brien and Kaya Scodelario starred in the films, which grossed over $948 million worldwide in total.

After producing the original trilogy,...

Last month, non-profit group Good Energy launched what it called a Bechdel Test for Climate Change, a simple set of criteria designed to determine if it was clear climate change was present in a film. The real Allison Bechdel even endorsed it.

As part of the “Climate Reality Check,” just three movies nominated for Oscars this year passed the test’s two simple rules: “Climate change exists” and “a character knows it.” Now a more extensive study published by Good Energy and Colby College’s Buck Lab for Climate and Environment has analyzed 250 of the top grossing movies between 2013 and 2022 under the same criteria.

Global warming has been with us for a while now, but only 12.8 percent — 32 of the 250 films studied in that time span — even passed the first criteria saying that climate change exists. Only 24 films, or 9.6 percent, passed both criteria of the test.

The study, which was authored by researchers at Colby College,...

During the 2010s, there was a huge spike in YA dystopian books getting film and television adaptations, and among them was James Dashner's Maze Runner series. Audiences could not get enough of the end-of-the-world genre, and more specifically, because of the young protagonists, teenagers felt as if they had finally been given a voice in a more "adult" setting.

In these works, a governing body or an elite organization is always trying to mask horrible situations with false promises to civilians who are not privy to what is going on behind the scenes. However, an ambitious teenager emerges and convinces a group that they have to stand up for what is right, even if that means risking one's life.

When the third Maze Runner film, The Death Cure, premiered in 2018, fans thought that was the end of the era we mean, with the full Hunger Games franchise, the incomplete Divergent trilogy,...

The Maze Runner trilogy, led by Dylan O'Brien as Thomas, offers a unique take on survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Despite intense competition, the series provides a deeper message about individual choice and ethical decisions. Audiences can learn from Thomas and Teresa's journey to use their voices against corruption and stand up for what they believe.

Based on James Dashner's book series, the Maze Runner trilogy follows a teenager on a journey through a post-apocalyptic world where he is forced to make life-and-death decisions not only for himself but for everyone who chooses to follow his lead. Dylan O'Brien plays the ambitious and determined protagonist, Thomas, who, in the first film, finds himself in an artificial environment surrounded by other teenage boys who have not yet fully managed to make sense of their new world. Rather than accept his new reality, Thomas pushes boundaries and asks tough questions, eventually...

The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials rank third and ninth, respectively, on Netflix's top 10 movies list for April 1 – 7. The movie are directed by Wes Ball, whose next project is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Despite the third Maze Runner movies being something of a disappointment critically and commercially, a fourth entry in the franchise is not off the table.

Two installments in the Maze Runner franchise, directed by Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball, have made the top 10 chart on Netflix. Based on the popular book series by author James Dashner, the first Maze Runner movie was released in 2014, following a group of teens trapped inside a mysterious labyrinthian structure. The film, which stars Dylan O'Brien in the lead role, was a success, and it was followed by Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials in 2015 and Maze Runner: The Death Cure in 2018.

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Wckd Raids Brenda and Jorge's Facility adds to the action and introduces crucial characters for future events in the series. The Gladers go against the Grievers, showcasing intense action scenes while deepening character development and bravery. Escaping the Wckd facility in The Scorch Trials sets the stage for tension-filled events as the group fights for survival and freedom.

The Maze Runner film series includes the numerous action sequences expected of a dystopian action series, but there are a few scenes in particular that stand out among the rest. The Maze Runner series is based on the novels of the same name by James Dashner. The series follows a group of individuals, led by Thomas (Dylan O'Brien), who've been sent to a mysterious maze run by the World Catastrophe Killzone Department (Wckd). Each film follows the group as they uncover not only the truth behind the organization but also what makes them different from others.

The first Maze Runner film set a strong foundation for the franchise with its simple story and compelling characters. The Scorch Trials' attempt to expand the world falters due to overstuffing it, but still offers memorable action sequences. The Death Cure stands out as the best installment, showcasing scale, spectacles, and the deepening bond between Thomas and Newt.

The Maze Runner movies became quite popular during the 2010s, and ranking the installments from worst to best highlights the franchise's ups and downs. Right around when The Hunger Games ignited a race in Hollywood to produce the next big young adult dystopian action franchise, 20th Century Fox was already in the midst of bringing James Dashner's novels to the big screen. Development of the first The Maze Runner movie began in 2011, prompting the studio to hire Wes Ball as the director and eventually cast Dylan O'Brien as Maze Runner's lead role,...

The Scorch Trials delves deeper into Wckd's morally gray nature and the lengths they'll go to for a cure for a disease known as the Flare. Teresa's betrayal stems from her belief in Wckd's noble goals, contrasting with Thomas' belief in a more humane approach. The ending of The Scorch Trials sets the stage for the climax of The Death Cure, focusing on themes of sacrifice and morality.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is the second film in the Maze Runner trilogy, one that ends with its share of twists, turns, and shocking revelations. After the ending of The Maze Runner, Thomas and his friends - a group dubbed the Gladers - are taken inside a Wckd facility. Wckd is the morally gray organization of Maze Runner's universe, responsible for creating the titular maze from the first movie and experimenting on immune children to find a cure to...

The Maze Runner featured an impressive cast of talented actors, including some of the faces of the franchise — Dylan O'Brien, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Kaya Scodelario. The 2014 movie was a part of a new wave of dystopian movie franchises in the early 2010s. The supporting cast of The Maze Runner also had notable careers, with actors like Aml Ameen, Ki Hong Lee, and Will Poulter.

The Maze Runner tells the story of Thomas, Newt, and their friends as they attempt to escape from a complex maze after waking up with no memories — and the movie has a talented cast filled with recognizable faces that bring these characters to life. The 2014 science fiction dystopian film is based on James Dashner's 2009 novel of the same name, which spawned multiple book sequels and prequels in the same universe. Dashner's Maze Runner book series was hugely popular with young audiences, and the cinematic adaptations...

Get ready for Parish, the new AMC series full of talent like Giancarlo Esposito, setting the stage for intense drama and action. Parish follows Gray Parish's dark quest for revenge, with an interesting cast including Arica Himmel and Paula Malcolmson. Skeet Ulrich adds to the mystery as Colin, alongside other intriguing characters like The Horse and Luke in Parish's criminal underworld.

The exciting new AMC series Parish is almost here, and here is a full cast breakdown and character guide for viewers interested in checking the show out. AMC has been the home to some of the most critically acclaimed TV shows of all time, with series like Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Mad Men, and more calling the network home. The new Giancarlo Esposito series Parish is the next series hoping to reach this level of success, and from the looks of the upcoming series' talent-filled cast, it is...

SNL 1975, a biopic about the creation of the first episode of Saturday Night Live, has cast four new stars as members of the season 1 cast. Lamorne Morris will play Garrett Morris, Dylan O'Brien will play Dan Aykroyd, Cory Michael Smith will play Chevy Chase, and Matt Wood will play John Belushi. The cast already includes Gabriel Labelle as Lorne Michaels, Kim Matula as Jane Curtin, Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner, and Rachel Sennott as Rosie Shuster.

SNL 1975 has cast four more of its major players. The upcoming biopic, which is being directed by Jason Reitman, is a dramatization of the behind-the-scenes story of the creation of the first episode of Saturday Night Live, the long-running Lorne Michaels-created sketch show that is still on the air and has made careers for many of comedy's biggest stars. The movie's cast already includes Gabriel Labelle as Michaels, Kim Matula as Jane Curtin,...

Amazon MGM‘s Play Dirty is ready to announce its female lead for director Shane Black’s upcoming film. Joining Mark Wahlberg for Black’s crime thriller is Rosa Salazar. Lakeith Stanfield also stars, with a script written by Black, Anthony Bagarozzi, and Chuck Mondry.

According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Play Dirty focuses on the “professional thief Parker (Wahlberg), who, after being double-crossed and left for dead, sees his hunt for revenge bring with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But even with the help of his partner, actor-slash-con artist Grofield (Stanfield), he’ll still need to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob, and the world’s richest man if he hopes to stay alive.”

Rosa Salazar’s Play Dirty role remains a mystery. However, the film is inspired by Donald E Westlake’s Parker crime novels, written under the pseudonym Richard Stark.

Throwing a bunch of teenagers into some sort of Gladiator-style arena is the pinnacle of young adult dystopian fiction, executed to perfection in franchises like "The Hunger Games." While "The Maze Runner" films also follow the same principle, the worldbuilding here is markedly different, woven deftly with interesting characters and plot developments that make it such an intriguing premise. With three movies that map the trajectory of such a grim world and its inhabitants, "The Maze Runner" emerges as a staple for those who wish to immerse themselves in its labyrinthine action and fantastical setting.

As "The Maze Runner" films are rather overlooked, at least in comparison to blockbuster offerings within the same genre, it can be a bit confusing for casual fans to denote its viewing order. Moreover, things get more complicated once we venture into its sprawling source material — James Dashner's "Maze Runner" novels extend beyond its theatrical counterparts,...

A24 are delivering a special gift to Max this December, as Leo Reich’s acclaimed stand-up show Literally Who Cares?! hits the streamer. The comedian has already won over the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Off-Broadway with runs of the show, but this performance was taped at EartH in London. Consider checking it out – if A24 got involved in the project, you know you’ll definitely see something weird and special.

But if you’re looking for something more serious, add the new three-part documentary series Murder In Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning to your watch list this month. The upcoming series delves into the fallout from the investigation into Charles “Chuck” Stuart’s 911 call reporting that he and his pregnant wife, had been shot in Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood in 1989.

Here’s everything coming to (and leaving) HBO and Max this month…

HBO and Max New Releases – December 2023

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Giancarlo Esposito reveals that he has already been in talks with James Gunn about the possibility of joining the Dcu. James Gunn is determined to bring big stars like Giancarlo Esposito into the Dcu franchise. Esposito's versatility makes him a perfect fit for various iconic roles in the Dcu, such as Martian Manhunter, Lex Luthor, or Mr. Freeze.

James Gunn really wants his new version of the Dcu to work out, and in order to do so he's determined to bring some really big stars to the franchise. Big stars like Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian actor Giancarlo Esposito. Esposito already has a lot of experience on being part of huge franchises. He was one of the main characters in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials and Maze Runner: The Death Cure, he has played Stan Edgar in both The Boys and The Boys Presents: Diabolical, Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian,...

How much sympathy do average working people have for Hollywood actors? Not much, I suspect. Fancy trailers, high-end catering, and eye-watering salaries are not the hallmarks of a tough gig. However, it's not all luxury and dollar signs, especially in the extravagant science fiction genre. On-set accidents have injured performers such as Charlize Theron, who was nearly paralyzed while making "Æon Flux," and Carrie-Ann Moss, whose botched cartwheel in "The Matrix" caused a nasty ankle injury

Such incidents remind us of why stunt people are needed to protect a production's cast and crew from accidents and injuries. But what about the threat of illness? Who is responsible for that and what danger does it pose to a multi-million dollar project with a tight schedule and a tighter budget? Well, a lesser danger than injury, it seems, but there is still a precedent for actorly illnesses -- and the causes range...

Nathalie Emmanuel is an English actress, singer, and model. She is best known for her role as Missandei in the HBO series Game of Thrones, as well as supporting roles in Furious 7, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and the Fast & Furious film franchise. She has also starred in a variety of films including The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Momentum and Animalympics.

Nathalie Emmanuel. Depostiphotos

Born on March 2nd 1989 in Southend-on-Sea, England to a Dominican father and an English mother of Antiguan descent, she was noticed by an agent while performing at a youth theatre week when she was nine years old. Emmanuel then went on to appear in commercials and stage productions before landing her first major acting gig in 2006 on the British soap opera Hollyoaks as Sasha Valentine.

Emmanuel made her feature film debut in 2009 with the horror flick Demonic and has...

According to a new BTS video, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has wrapped filming with a behind-the-scenes video showing the first look of the CGI apes. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – which will release on May 4, 2024 – is the fourth installment in the rebooted Planet of the Apes series after the trilogy initially concluded Caesar's story. This trilogy began with Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011, continuing with 2014’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes.

According to the director, Wes Ball, on Twitter, Planet of the Apes 4 has finished filming. Ball shared a short video of the announcement of the filming wrapping. Check out the tweet below:

That’s a wrap!

Joker 2 composer calls the decision to make the comic book movie sequel as a musical both logical and surprising. Dcu fans were certainly surprised when they found out that Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker follow-up would be done as a full-on musical. And in another surprising move, Joker: Folie à Deux (as it’s officially known) will pair Phoenix with pop superstar Lady Gaga in the role of Harleen Quinzel aka Harley Quinn.

Most everything that’s been revealed about Joker 2 thus far has frankly led to a lot of head-scratching by fans.

Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir talks about returning for #Joker2 and shifting into a musical mindset for the sequel: "It's both logical and also very surprising." https://t.co/tyOwqt8xFz pic.twitter.com/DLvqIrqn63 — Variety (@Variety) January 14, 2023

But according to the film’s composer, it’s only logical that the next Joker movie would...

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will mark the fourth film in the rebooted Planet of the Apes series, featuring an underrated means of success at its helm. The fourth film was officially announced in 2022 after a prolonged state of development following its predecessor's release in 2017. After War for the Planet of the Apes was released, Matt Reeves began developing a sequel that was temporarily halted due to Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox.

Due to Reeves' commitment to DC's The Batman franchise, the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes film was announced with a new director at the helm, with a prospected release date of May 24th, 2024. Filming for the fourth installment began in October 2022 after a script was developed and greenlit during the Covid pandemic. Despite Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) and Matt Reeves crafting great movies, especially the latter's overwhelming success...

Kat McNamara has joined the cast of “Jade” the feature directorial debut of producer, director and stuntman James Bamford. The film began production on Thursday.

The cast already includes Mickey Rourke “Sin City,” “The Expendables,” “The Wrester”) and Mark Dacascos and Shaina West (“Black Widow”).

“Jade” presents the story of a woman (West) who comes between a powerful businessman and a gang leader in their search for a hard drive that could damage the operations of Interpol. Despite grieving for the brother she accidentally killed, the woman is required to use her unique set of skills to retrieve the drive and protect her brother’s unborn child being carried by McNamara’s character.

Production is set in Albuquerque, New Mexico with Tetrad Studios’ Roy Scott MacFarland and Sam Levine producing from the script by Glenn Ennis and Lynn Colliar. Sophie Barry is the associate producer. Bamford, Kimberly Hines and Alex Toumayan are the executive producers.

Take a look at new images of "Game of Thrones" actress Nathalie Emmanuel in the latest issue of "Women's Health" magazine, photographed by Nik Hartley:

Emmanuel began her on-screen acting career starring as 'Sasha Valentine' in the soap opera "Hollyoaks", followed by appearing in various Brit TV series, until her debut film appearance in "Twenty8k".

She gained further recognition for her role as 'Missandei' in the HBO fantasy series "Game of Thrones" (2013–2019)...

...followed by supporting roles in "Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials" (2015), its sequel "Maze Runner: The Death Cure" (2018)...

..."Furious 7" (2015), "The Fate of the Furious" (2017) and "F9" (2021).

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Exclusive: CAA has inked screenwriter T.S. Nowlin.

Nowlin, co-wrote and adapted the first Maze Runner from the James Dashner YA novel, and received sole writing credit on sequels Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials and Maze Runner: The Death Cure. Combined the trilogy grossed close to $950M.

The Florida State University grad is currently writing Netflix’s Bright II for Will Smith, and he co-penned the Legendary/Universal sequel Pacific Rim: Uprising which grossed $290.9M.

He also has an adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling novel Captains Courageous set up at Netflix and several projects in development with director Wes Ball, including Mouse Guard, which Deadline has covered exclusively. Mouse Guard is based on David Petersen’s Eisner-winning comic book series. The story takes place in medieval times and follows a brotherhood of mice sworn to protect the fellow rodents in their midst. Captains Courageous follows the adventures of 15-year old Harvey Cheyne Jr.

Temple Hill Entertainment, the Twilight movie franchise producer founded by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, has signed a first look TV deal with Lionsgate.

Known for its successful book-to-film adaptations, including James Dashner’s The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Temple Hill will work with the Hollywood studio to develop and produce premium scripted series for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.

The multi-year TV deal was unveiled by Lionsgate Television Group chairman Kevin Beggs and expands the studio’s relationship with Temple Hill after working together on movies like the Twilight Saga movie franchise, Power Rangers, Uncle Drew and Down a Dark ...

Temple Hill Entertainment, the Twilight movie franchise producer founded by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, has signed a first look TV deal with Lionsgate.

Known for its successful book-to-film adaptations, including James Dashner’s The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Temple Hill will work with the Hollywood studio to develop and produce premium scripted series for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.

The multi-year TV deal was unveiled by Lionsgate Television Group chairman Kevin Beggs and expands the studio’s relationship with Temple Hill after working together on movies like the Twilight Saga movie franchise, Power Rangers, Uncle Drew and Down a Dark ...

In today’s film news roundup, “Maze Runner” director Wes Ball gets a sci-fi gig, Montreal’s Fantasia festival goes virtual, Saudi fantasy drama “Scales” finds a home, and “Point Defiance” and “Waterlily Jaguar” are set for release.

Project Launch

“Maze Runner” director Wes Ball will direct an adaptation of the sci-fi adventure “The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August” for Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners.

The film centers on a man repeatedly born into the same life and remembers all his past experiences. He seeks to save the world by outmaneuvering a similarly gifted rival who’s willing to make any sacrifice to attain a godlike knowledge.

The movie is based on a novel written by Catherine Webb under the pseudonym Claire North, who won the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel and was nominated for the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel.

The Stand is shaping up to be one of the series of the decade.

Even having already airing in the longer format on television, the cast and knowing the story will get the streaming treatment and can take more risks than was formerly done on broadcast makes this event series quite an attraction.

Plus, some faces we adore are joining the already-announced cast.

CBS’ digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced that Eion Bailey, Katherine McNamara and Hamish Linklater have joined the cast of its original limited event series The Stand.

It is, of course, based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel of the same name.

They join previously announced cast members James Marsden, Amber Heard, Odessa Young, Jovan Adepo, Owen Teague, Henry Zaga, Brad William Henke, Alexander Skarsgård and Whoopi Goldberg.

Eion Bailey will play Teddy Weizak, a superflu survivor and member of the body crew,...

British actress Kaya Scodelario has been tapped for the lead role in Netflix’s drama series Spinning Out in a recasting. She replaces Emma Roberts, who was originally cast but exited shortly thereafter.

Spinning Out is set in the world of competitive figure skating. Created by Samantha Stratton (Mr. Mercedes), a former competitive figure skater herself, the series centers on Kat Baker (Scodelario), an up-and-coming, high-level single skater who’s about to turn in her skates after a disastrous fall took her off the competition track. When Kat seizes an opportunity to continue her career as a pair skater with a talented bad-boy partner, she risks exposing a fiercely kept secret that could unravel her entire life. On and off the ice, Kat and her new partner will face daunting odds, injury to body and soul, financial sacrifice, and even potential mental breakdown on their...

Katherine McNamara of "Shadowhunters," which Freeform has announced will not return after its third season ends, will join the cast of The CW series "Arrow" in a recurring role, according to TV Line.

McNamara, who also has appeared in 'Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials' and 'Maze Runner: The Death Cure,' reportedly will play a thief named Maya during the seventh season of "Arrow," which premieres on Oct. 15.

In June, IMDb broke the news that McNamara will appear in 'Replicate,' a sci-fi feature directed by John Murlowski. Calum Worthy ("American Vandal"), Joel Courtney ('Super 8'), and Andi Matichak ('Halloween') also have been added to the cast of that film, which does not yet have an official release date.

Also this summer, the "Arrow" cast teased the show's potential crossover with the upcoming "Batwoman" series while visiting the IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con. Check out the full video.

Katherine McNamara is taking aim at her first post-Shadowhunters gig — and it’s a doozy. TVLine has learned exclusively that the actress is joining Arrow in a pivotal recurring role.

According to sources, McNamara will appear during the first half of Season 7 as Maya, a scrappy street fighter and thief from Star City. The initial — and unofficial — casting notice for the character likened the character to “Buffy the Superhero Slayer.”

McNamara’s casting comes roughly three months after Freeform announced that Shadowhunters would conclude after three seasons. The final 12-episode run — aka Season 3B, titled Shadowhunters: The Final Hunt — will...

Katherine McNamara, star of the recently cancelled "Shadowhunters," is set to be seen in sci-fi thriller 'Replicate.'

The actress, best known for her role as demon-hunter Clary Fray in Freeform fantasy drama "Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments," plays a character named Hannah in 'Replicate,' a sci-fi feature directed by John Murlowski.

Starring Calum Worthy ("American Vandal"), Joel Courtney ('Super 8'), and Andi Matichak ('Halloween'), the film follows three friends making a web series about their town who discover that their neighbors are being killed and replaced by creatures who are perfect copies of their victims. The movie was shot in October 2015 and a release date has yet to be set, but McNamara's involvement has just been revealed.

McNamara and her "Shadowhunters" co-stars were in the spotlight this week as Freeform announced it will end the show (based on Cassandra Clare’s popular book YA series "The Mortal Instruments") after its third season, ordering two extra episodes that will wrap the story in spring 2019.

The actress is also known for her role as Sonya in another YA franchise: 'Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials' and 'Maze Runner: The Death Cure.'...

Update: Fox's Maze Runner: The Death Cure expanded in its offshore rollout this session, finding a $62.6M weekend at the international box office. That outpaces Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials by 7.6%, and the original Maze Runner by 49.2%. The threequel is now playing in a total 70 markets and saw opening No. 1s in 58 this frame, led by China. The overseas cume after last weekend’s bow in just four markets is $82M, including $21.7M in the Middle Kingdom which is well…...

Maze Runner: The Death Cure debuts top in North America on $23.5m.

Source: Viacom18 Motion Pictures

‘Padmavat’

January 29 Update: Padmaavat, the Bollywood film that has stirred controversy in India for its depiction of a romantic dream sequence involving a Hindu queen and an invading Muslim king, has debuted in North America in tenth place.

The film opened through Viva Pictures Distribution on an estimated $4.4m in 324 theatres and has sparked violent protests in India, and calls from a member of India’s pro-Hindu ruling Bharatiya Janata Party for the beheading of actress Deepika Padukone.

Meanwhile in a considerably less dramatic development, Fox’s Maze Runner: The Death Cure starring Dylan O’Brien opened top on a confirmed $24.2m on 3,787 sites.

The debut came in some 29% behind the $30.3m 2015 debut posted by Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and roughly 38% behind the $32.5m 2014 release of The Maze Runner, when unadjusted for inflation. In real terms, the...

Maze Runner: The Death Cure debuts top in North America on $23.5m.

Source: Viacom18 Motion Pictures

‘Padmavat’

Padmaavat, the Bollywood film that has stirred controversy in India for its depiction of a romantic dream sequence involving a Hindu queen and an invading Muslim king, has debuted in North America in tenth place.

The film opened through Viva Pictures Distribution on an estimated $4.3m in 324 theatres and has sparked violent protests in India, and calls from a member of India’s pro-Hindu ruling Bharatiya Janata Party for the beheading of actress Deepika Padukone.

Meanwhile in a considerably less dramatic development, Fox’s Maze Runner: The Death Cure starring Dylan O’Brien opened top on an estimated $23.5m on 3,787 sites.

The debut came in some 29% behind the $30.3m 2015 debut posted by Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and roughly 38% behind the $32.5m 2014 release of The Maze Runner, when unadjusted for inflation. In real terms, the percentage lags increase...

Maze Runner: The Death Cure debuts top in North America on $23.5m.

Source: Viacom18 Motion Pictures

‘Padmavat’

Padmaavat, the Bollywood film that has stirred controversy in India for its depiction of a romantic dream sequence involving a Hindu queen and an invading Muslim king, has debuted in North America in tenth place.

The film opened through Viva Pictures Distribution on an estimated $4.3m in 324 theatres and has sparked violent protests in India, and calls from a member of India’s pro-Hindu ruling Bharatiya Janata Party for the beheading of actress Deepika Padukone.

Meanwhile in a considerably less dramatic development, Fox’s Maze Runner: The Death Cure starring Dylan O’Brien opened top on an estimated $23.5m on 3,787 sites.

The debut came in some 29% behind the $30.3m 2015 debut posted by Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and roughly 38% behind the $32.5m 2014 release of The Maze Runner, when unadjusted for inflation. In real terms, the percentage lags increase...