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DC Studios' James Gunn: "A Lot" of DCU Projects Close to Green Light

January 19, 2026 at 4:46 AM

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I am ready to find out what this "greenlit" #DCU project he is referring to is. I low-key am hoping it's Paradise Lost or something not yet announced. James Gunn is certainly working his ass off to get these projects underway.
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DC Studios' James Gunn offered an update on how close new DCU projects are to a green light, noting that "at least one is already greenlit."

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January 19, 2026 at 1:53 AM

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After revealing Ryan Hurst will play Kratos in the #GodofWar series, the flood gates have opened for casting announcements as Teresa Palmer is set to play Thor's wife #Sif/Phoebe.
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Teresa Palmer Joins Ryan Hurst In Prime Video’s ‘God Of War’

Teresa Palmer is set to join Ryan Hurst as a lead in the Prime Video adaptation of the video game 'God of War.'

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser Trailers Top a Marvelous 1 Billion Combined Views

January 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM

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The #MCU is far from dead as interest in #AvengersDoomsday continues to peak and its teasers surpassing 1 billion views a little under a year out from it's release. The anticipation will be at a higher fever pitch after the next Spider-Man film too.
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It's a massive sum, considering the numbers were not boosted by tying into a TV broadcast event.

MISTER MIRACLE Showrunner Tom King Confirms Animated Series Has Cast The DCU's Darkseid

January 16, 2026 at 8:45 PM

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Tom King, the showrunner for the upcoming #DCU animated series #MisterMiracle opens up about the casting process for the show as it will have been implications eventually in live action. Plus his thoughts on bringing his comic work to animation.
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Following James Gunn's confirmation that Mister Miracle will be set in the DCU, showrunner Tom King has confirmed that he cast the series' leads with the live-action DCU in mind.

‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’: Cate Blanchett Returning as Valka for Universal’s Live-Action Remake (Exclusive)

January 16, 2026 at 4:52 PM

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What a major win for #HowtoTrainYourDragon2 casting news as Cate Blanchett is returning to the role she voice acted in the animated sequel, Valka! Great to have her on board! #HowtoTrainYourDragon
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Dean DeBlois, who spearheaded the original trilogy from DreamWorks Animation, is back as writer and director for the next live-action installment.

A Shift In The Force For Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy: The Exit Interview

January 16, 2026 at 5:24 AM

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#KathleenKennedy discusses it all in her exit interview as she is set to leave #Lucasfilm! She gives amazing insight into the status of some upcoming #StarWars projects and their initiative to be bold, which may worry Disney.
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Not two hours after wrapping Star Wars: Starfighter, Kathleen Kennedy was ready to discuss the long-in-the-works transition of Lucasfilm.

Star Wars Shake-Up: Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as George Lucas Protégé Dave Filoni, Exec Lynwen Brennan Take Over Lucasfilm

January 15, 2026 at 11:54 PM

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The tides are set to change over at #Lucasfilm! With #KathleenKennedy set to depart next week, what is next for #StarWars? This article explores those questions and more!
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The change in leadership may mean a new hope for the storied franchise or it could be an attack of the clones by giving fans more of the same.

Heavy Is the Crown: George R.R. Martin on His Triumphs and Torments

January 15, 2026 at 11:15 PM

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New Poster for Maggie Gyllenhaal's #TheBride has been released! Set to hit theaters March 6th.

January 15, 2026 at 5:31 PM

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George R.R Martin's triumphs and torments is right as he bares all in this article! From helping adapt his books into series juggernauts, to his up and down relationship with HBO and showrunners and much more! #GameofThrones #HouseOfTheDragon
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At the height of his reign, the 'Game of Thrones' author gets candid about his efforts to rule his expanding media empire, his buzzy new show 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' and the long-delayed sag...

Ryan Hurst Cast As Kratos In Prime Video’s ‘God of War’

January 15, 2026 at 4:52 PM

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Okay Sophie Turner, I see you! Check out the first look image of Turner as #LaraCroft in the upcoming #TombRaider series as production is currently on the way!

January 15, 2026 at 3:32 PM

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HUGE news for the #GodofWar series, as #Kratos has officially been cast to be played by 'Sons of Anarchy' star, Ryan Hurst! New synopsis for the series suggest the show may take influence from the most recent 2 God of War video games.
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Ryan Hurst has been cast in the series lead role of Kratos In Prime Video’s 'God of War.'

Marvel TV Boss Talks Jessica Jones' DAREDEVIL Return, Ultron's VISIONQUEST Role, And MARVEL ZOMBIES Season 2

January 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM

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Head of #MarvelTelevision Brad Winderbaum is becoming one of my favorites at Marvel to listen to. He gives updates and insight into upcoming series from #VisionQuest, #DaredevilBornAgain, #MarvelZombies and more!!
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Marvel Television boss Brad Winderbaum has revealed new details about Jessica Jones' Daredevil: Born Again role, Ultron's return in VisionQuest, and early plans for more Marvel Zombies.

George RR Martin has outlined 12 unpublished Dunk & Egg stories for HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | The National

January 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM

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New poster for #Scream7 has been released! #Scream

January 14, 2026 at 6:55 PM

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New character posters for season 2 of #Fallout which is currently airing on Prime Video. New episodes drop weekly!

January 14, 2026 at 6:54 PM

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If the upcoming #GameofThrones spin-off #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms is well received, it seems there are a plenty number of stories to be told for later seasons! #DunkandEgg
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Series co-creator worked closely with the author in writing the first season

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January 13, 2026 at 5:39 PM

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New season 2 poster for #MonarchLegacyofMonsters just released to accompany the brand new trailer today. #Monarch #LegacyofMonsters

January 13, 2026 at 5:16 PM

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New posters for #28YearsLater: #TheBoneTemple has released as they film premieres this week! Which format will you be seeing it in? #28YearsLaterTheBoneTemple

January 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM

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Considering how silent Sony has been in regards to any spin-off film development for their #SpiderMan universe as they wait for #BrandNewDay to drop, this rumor is an interesting one to say the least.
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New Marvel Rumor May Be the Best News Spider-Man Fans Have Gotten in Ten Years

A new Marvel Rumor may be the best news Spider-Man movie fans have had in ten years

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January 10, 2026 at 5:43 AM

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#GodzillaMinusZero announces its release date for November 6th, 2026! This is one sequel I am highly anticipating. A #GodzillaMinusOne rewatch may be due soon! #Godzilla

January 10, 2026 at 1:53 AM

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More talk and rumors of #WonderWoman potentially being in #ManofTomorrow continues to emerge. Where there is smoke, could there be fire here? Plus new #DCU developments!
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MAN OF TOMORROW Rumored To Feature A [SPOILER] Reference; WONDER WOMAN Will Appear

We have a couple of rumors relating to James Gunn's plans for his Superman follow-up here, and it sounds like Man of Tomorrow will indeed feature the DCU debut of Wonder Woman...

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Writers Team with Tim Burton for ‘Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman’ (Exclusive)

January 10, 2026 at 12:46 AM

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#KPopDemonHunters and a #TimBurton collab is not something I had on my bingo card! Tackling #AttackoftheFiftyFootWoman seems like the perfect project too. Can't wait!
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Burton is attached to direct a remake of the 1958 B-movie classic for Warner Bros.

‘Black Mirror’ Renewed for Season 8 at Netflix

January 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM

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Glad to see #BlackMirror still doing well for #Netflix after all these years! Black Mirror is set to enter its 8th season!
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Netflix sci-fi anthology "Black Mirror" will return for Season 8, creator Charlie Brooker has revealed.

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January 9, 2026 at 5:46 PM

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Sarah Michelle Gellar gives us our first confirmation of the title for her upcoming revival series, #BuffytheVampireSlayer: #NewSunnydale! Great interview as production on the series continues. #BuffyNewSunnydale
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Sarah Michelle Gellar Says ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale’ Is “Not A Sequel” & “It’s Not A Reboot”; Reveals Why “It’s Taking A Long Time”

Sarah Michelle Gellar is clearing things up about the Buffy the Vampire Slayer continuation series she's working on with Chloé Zhao.

Kathryn Hahn In Talks To Play Mother Gothel In Disney’s Live-Action ‘Tangled’

January 8, 2026 at 11:41 PM

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What a great casting choice here for Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel in the upcoming live-action adaption of #Tangled. Casting news keeps heating up!
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Kathryn Hahn is in talks to play Motehr Gothel in Disney's live-action take of 'Tangled'