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Moviegoers may not remember, but back in February 2020, right before the COVID-19 pandemic took over the globe, Leigh Whannell‘s “The Invisible Man” raked at the box office. The horror remake was a mega-hit for Blumhouse and Universal, making over 20x its budget at the box office before movie theaters shuttered their doors for months just a few weeks later.

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Emily Blunt In Talks To Star In Steven Spielberg’s Mysterious Upcoming Summer Blockbuster

Steven Spielberg may have found his lead for his upcoming blockbuster, and it’s an actress in high demand right now. Deadline reports that Emily Blunt is in talks to star in Universal and Amblin‘s upcoming summer tentpole, set to hit theaters on May 15, 2026. Ms.

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For Don Mancini, Chucky is Much More Than a Killer Toy

“I felt that exploring a story about teenage issues through the horror prism was going to work well for us,” says Don Mancini of the success of his series Chucky. “Teenagers experience their emotions in a very stylized way.

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‘Abigail’ Trailer: Radio Silence’s New Creature Feature Stars Melissa Barrera & Hits Theaters On April 19

Thanks to “Ready Or Not,” their two recent “Scream” movies, and entries in the “V/H/S” series, the Radio Silence team are the new “it” guys of horror. So what do Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett & co.

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‘Everything Everywhere’ Duo The Daniels Set New Untitled Event Film At Universal For June 2026

Almost a year after they conquered the Oscars with 2022’s “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” filmmaking duo The Daniels— Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert— are gearing up to make their next film, and this one is set up at Universal. Unfortunately, no details have been made other than that it’s an “Untitled Event Film,” likely meaning some blockbuster-sized venture or franchise or considerable scope, and it’s been set for June 12, 2026.

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Gareth Edwards To Direct New ‘Jurassic World’ Movie For Universal

Sometimes, the call of nostalgia and influential blockbusters is too tempting to ignore. Despite his intended desire to stay away from blockbusters and big-brand I.P., and try and stick to original films, filmmaker Gareth Edwards is stepping in to direct the new “Jurassic World” film from writer David Koepp, the original screenwriter of Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park.” Edwards is “replacing” “Deadpool 2” and “Bullet Train” filmmaker David Leitch, who was briefly engaged in negotiations to direct the film but fell out over creative differences.

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David Leitch To Direct New ‘Jurassic World’ Reboot Eyeing A Summer 2025 Release

While Chad Stahelski has been content to stay in the “John Wick” universe ever since he launched the franchise in 2014, his co-director David Leitch has done anything but stay planted. Having already directed five movies since—running the gambit of franchises among them like “Deadpool 2,” “Hobbes And Shaw” and this summer’s “The Fall Guy”—for his next magic trick, stunt director turned filmmaker David Leitch will be turning his attention to the new “Jurassic World” trilogy that Universal is very bullish on.

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‘Michael’ Jackson: Miles Teller, Colman Domingo Latest Stars Joining The King Of Pop Biopic

Antoine Fuqua‘s Michael Jackson biopic deviates from the director’s usual modus operandi of actioners. But with the cast he’s accrued for “Michael,” the upcoming film could be a sleeper hit.

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‘Monkey Man’ Trailer: Dev Patel’s New Action Thriller Now Includes Jordan Peele As Producer; Arrives In April

One small ember can burn down everything. Wondering what Oscar-nominated actor Dev Patel’s (“Lion,” “Slumdog Millionaire”) new action thriller, his directorial debut, “Monkey Man” is all about? Well, we finally have our answers.

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‘Wolf Man’: Julia Garner Joins Christopher Abbott In Blumhouse’s Universal Horror

Where the Dark Universe failed before it even started—you know, the big shared universe with Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Russell Crowe, Angelina Jolie, etc.—Blumhouse has shown they have the Midas Touch with horror. Look at what they did, for example, with Leigh Whannell’s terrific and inventive traumatic gaslighting horror, “The Invisible Man,” starring Elisabeth Moss.

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‘Oppenheimer’ Producer Told Margot Robbie She Should Move ‘Barbie’ From Its Release Date & She Refused: “We’re Not Moving!”

As 2023 draws to a close, the Barbenheimer phenomenon still resounds as the year’s most important film event. Two highly anticipated blockbusters, poised in a head-to-head battle in the thick of summer movie season, from two of Hollywood’s premier directors; no wonder the double feature became so highly meme-able.

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‘The Black Phone 2’: Universal Slates Sequel To Scott Derrickson’s Horror Hit For June 27, 2025

No surprise here: after Jason Blum teased a potential sequel to “The Black Phone” at CinemaCon earlier this year, the film now has an official release date. Granted, it’s almost a year and a half away.

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‘Exorcist’ Sequel Could Be Set For Creative Changes As Box Office Disappoints & Director Suggests He May Not Direct Entire Trilogy

Alright, “Exorcist: Believer,” Universal and Blumhouse Pictures’ legacy sequel of 1973’s “The Exorcist,” directed by David Gordon Green hit theaters last weekend and the results were, well, kinda mid. Yes, it’s a legacy sequel, so much like the newest “Halloween” trilogy (also made by Green, Universal and Blumhouse), it disregards all the other sequels and essentially only takes place after the original film).

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WB Reportedly Gave Christopher Nolan A Seven-Figure Check For ‘Tenet’ Royalties After The Filmmaker Left For Universal

If you were ever questioning just how powerful Christopher Nolan is in Hollywood, look no further than the situation that developed between the filmmaker and Warner Bros. during the pandemic.

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Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri Shoots Down ‘The Legend Of Zelda’ Movie Rumors

After “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” made over $1.3 billion at the global box office, it’s safe to say that Illumination is pretty pleased with its partnership with Nintendo.

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‘Oppenheimer’: Christopher Nolan’s Latest Gets R Rating, Its IMAX Prints Weigh 600 Pounds & Are 11 Miles Long

Christopher Nolan‘s “Oppenheimer” is one of the movie events of the summer for several reasons. Reason #1: it squares off again Greta Gerwig‘s “Barbie” at the box office on its opening weekend; who wins there may also be 2023’s biggest summer film.

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Radio Silence & Project X Entertainment Team Up Again For A New Mystery Monster Film At Universal

The Radio Silence filmmaking team had another big horror hit this year with “Scream VI,” their follow-up to last year’s franchise “re-quel” “Scream.” Now Deadline reports its members will team up with Project X Entertainment as they did on those films for a new untitled Monster movie at Universal. READ MORE: ‘Scream VI’ Review: The Killer Franchise Delivers Again, Continuing To Carve Out A New Path With Great Success Radio Silence had this project lined up after “Scream” last year but had to postpone it after Paramount greenlit “Scream 6” quickly after the 2022 film’s box office success.

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Seth Rogen Think ‘Super Mario Bros.’ ’93 Is “One Of The Worst Films Ever Made’ While John Leguizamo Says “Hell No!” To Watching New Film

With “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” now out in theaters, it’s time to see if Universal‘s animated feature performs better than the 1993 live-action film.

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‘Migration’ Teaser: Illumination Announces Its New Animated Family Ducks Franchise Soaring Into Theaters On Christmas

You might not have kids, and you may not watch children’s animated movies, and that’s fair. But in case you’re unaware, Illumination Entertainment, the animation studio that Universal distributes, is a huge, profitable hit factory, producing blockbuster animation hits like the “Minions,” franchise, “Despicable Me,” “Sing” and “The Secret Life of Pets.” If they’re not for you, fair, but look at the numbers.

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Jordan Peele’s Next Film Gets Christmas 2024 Release Date

After three massively successful films, we can safely pronounce that new Jordan Peele film releases are special events. However, unlike many directors working today, Peele is steadily releasing new films like clockwork, after only two or three years.

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Contest: Win A Copy Of The Oscar-Nominated ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’

It’s contest time again! Earlier this week, on February 28, 2023, DreamWorks and Universal Home Pictures released the newest film from the “Shrek” universe, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” on 4K UHD, Blu-Ray, and DVD. For the first time, though, everyone’s favorite adventurous cat is found in a collectors edition featuring exclusive bonus content! READ MORE: Antonio Banderas On ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ & Whether He’s Down for ‘Shrek 5’ [Interview] The film, directed by Joel Crawford and co-directed by Januel Mercado, has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Film.

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Emily Blunt In Talks To Star In Steven Spielberg’s Mysterious Upcoming Summer Blockbuster

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