Universal shells out $400M for new Exorcist trilogy with Ellen Burstyn returning

The Weeknd has postponed a planned announcement due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.The ‘Dawn FM’ singer-songwriter began teasing upcoming news via his Twitter account on Wednesday (February 23), telling fans that all would be revealed the following day (February 24).During the early hours of yesterday morning, however, The Weeknd – real name Abel Tesfaye – said that he was delaying the plans amid the news that Russia had launched a military assault on Ukraine.“Unfortunately I’m just now seeing what’s happening with the conflict and will pause on tomorrow’s announcement,” Tesfaye wrote. “I pray for everyone’s safety.” You can see that tweet below.unfortunately i’m just now seeing what’s happening with the conflict and will pause on tomorrow’s announcement.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly about to change its guidelines.

Santa was in the Tardis — a blue police box that’s bigger on the inside and can travel through time and space! One that I had seen on TV! And that had been on incredible imaginative journeys to other worlds inhabited by amazing aliens! Some of which try to kill you! Honestly, it was fantastic.Make the jump to lightspeed into 2022, and now I’m going into the “Star Wars” universe aboard a Galactic Starcruiser called the Halcyon. She will take guests on a cruise through the outer rim during a fully immersive three-day, two-night, all-inclusive stay, featuring space pod cabins, themed entertainment and experiences and, yes, stars flying past the windows.

“My parents fled this country for this exact reason,” Valentin “Val” Chmerkovskiy posted to Instagram on Thursday (Feb. 24). The Ukrainian-American dancer shared a video from The New York Times that showed citizens fleeing the city of Kyiv as Russian troops invaded the country. Val, 35, said that his parents left Ukraine “not because it wasn’t good to them, but because their kids would see war eventually. It’s a cruel irony that 28 years later, my brother [Maksim “Maks” Chmerkovskiy] is in a bombshelter (sic) in [Kyiv].”

recently scheduled to perform at the National Palace of Arts in Kyiv, Ukraine, this weekend amid Russia’s invasion and war with that country.However, in an email sent to all people who subscribe to his website’s mailing list, the 54-year-old comic announced that he is not coming to Ukraine after all.“My flight was canceled because no one can fly there now,” the funnyman wrote after noting that he was “not in Ukraine.”On Tuesday, a Twitter user shared the news — and subsequently went viral — that the controversial standup star’s Kyiv show apparently had not been canceled yet. “The Louis CK Show in Kyiv has not been cancelled,” they wrote.

Born in Barbados in 1688, Stede Bonnet was known as “The Gentleman Pirate.” Riding the waves in the early 18th century, history distinguished him because he owned land and had been born into a wealthy family before giving it all up to become a pillager and a plunderer. He reportedly even met and sailed with the notorious Blackbeard.

Christopher Vourlias Two-time Oscar-nominated producer Alexander Rodnyansky (“Leviathan,” “Loveless”) said he felt “unbearably ashamed” and “incredibly, deeply sad” when his son called from Kyiv on Thursday with news that the Russian invasion of Ukraine had begun.“Of course, I realized before that the situation might go this way, but I still couldn’t believe that missiles are exploding in Kyiv,” Rodnyansky told Variety by email. “I couldn’t imagine that Kyiv, my native town, where my relatives, friends and colleagues live, where my parents and grandparents are buried, will be struck by missiles of the country where I have been living and working for the last 20 years, together with my family and friends.” The Moscow-based producer was born in the Ukrainian capital, which was under siege by Russian troops on Friday.

Russia ’s invasion of Ukraine. The 42-year-old Ukrainian-American is currently trapped in Kyiv as Russia launches an attack on the country.Providing further insight into his situation with his fans on Instagram, Maksim, who stars on the American version of Strictly Come Dancing, shared a video where he described what was currently happening.While on screen, sirens could be heard in the background as Maksim revealed that he was on his way to a bomb shelter.Begging Russia to end the war on Ukraine, the father-of-one said: "The world is standing up, I know how hopeless and helpless everyone is feeling."There is real, major life suffering going on."The dancing pro also revealed that his friends have decided to hide in a basement as the tension in the country continues to rise.However, he also disclosed that his pal's children were getting sick as there is currently no heat in the basement.While shedding light on what was going on, Maksim explained: "[I will] do my best to keep you updated, I’m not a reporter, I’m just somebody who is just here, I’m stuck, that’s it."I’m not moving towards the border, there’s no way."He added: "This is going to get really bad.

West Ham have given midfielder Andriy Yarmolenko some time off after the Russian invasion of his home country Ukraine left him “not in a good place”.Hammers boss David Moyes revealed the 32-year-old has not been training ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Wolves.Yarmolenko, who has an astonishing 106 caps and 44 goals for the Ukraine national team, has been left feeling distressed over the Russian aggression which has caused panic and devastation back home.And Moyes’ comments suggest Yarmolenko is unlikely to feature on Sunday, though the east London club are keeping in touch and ready to help the player.The Scot said: “He’s not in a really good place at the moment so we’ve given him a few days off.“We’ll certainly help him.”Yarmolenko is in his fourth season with the Hammers since joining back in the summer of 2018.He has made 21 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring and assisting in the Europa League.Meanwhile, compatriot Oleksandr Zinchenko is expected to feature for Manchester City in their clash with Everton on Saturday.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done. You'll receive an email with all of the top news stories every single morning.You can find out more information on our email newsletter on this link here.City manager Pep Guardiola said: “Oleks is an incredibly strong guy.

Pancake Day next Tuesday (we know, it snuck up on us too) and thousands of Brits will be whipping up this tasty dish for breakfast or dinner. But, whether you opt for a British crepe style pancake or a fluffy American version there’s plenty that can go wrong with the seemingly simple meal.If you find it tricky to make the perfect pancake, or botch it when it comes to flip, then make this year the Pancake Day when you succeed.We spoke to a number of top chefs to find out their top tips for delicious pancakes.Check them out below…Pancakes are made using equal parts milk, eggs and flour.

Russia could hide the true scale of war by using mobile crematoriums to incinerate bodies caught up in the crossfire following their invasion of Ukraine, it has been claimed. For years, a series of crematoriums have reportedly been deployed alongside war jets and tanks - with the crematoriums being disguised as ordinary vehicles from its exterior.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterPrepare for a scare - as terrifying horror The Exorcist is coming back as a new trilogy.Released in the UK in March 1974, the original film saw a young girl called Regan MacNeil, played by Linda Blair, possessed by a demon.Original star Ellen Burstyn will reprise her role as the mother while Hamilton actor Leslie Odom Jr stars as a father who tracks her down when his daughter is possessed.But how much do you know about the original, which famously left cinema-goers fainting, crying and vomiting in terror? Here's Daily Star's dozen demonic facts.1.

The Exorcist.The actress, who famously played Regan MacNeil in the iconic 1973 horror film, took to social media to clarify her stance after Blumhouse confirmed they were working on a new series of films.“To all my fans asking about my involvement in the new Exorcist reboot, as of now there has not been any discussions about me participating or reprising my role,” Blair wrote on Twitter.“I wish all those involved the best and I appreciate the loyalty and passion the fans have for The Exorcist and my character.”#TheExorcist pic.twitter.com/MXU5axqSNz— Linda Blair (@RealLindaBlair) July 26, 2021Ellen Burstyn, however, confirmed she would be reprising her role of Chris MacNeil in the forthcoming films.

would reprise her 1973 “Exorcist” role of Chris MacNeil — mother of devil-possessed teen Regan MacNeil, played by Blair — for an upcoming $400 million sequel trilogy to the classic horror film. However, one key casting question was not addressed by the announcement: Will Linda Blair reprise her own character for the project?On Monday evening, the 62-year-old actress shared a statement on Twitter, noting that “as of now there has not been any discussions about me participating or reprising my role,” adding that she “wished all those involved the best and I appreciate the loyalty and passion the fans have for The Exorcist and my character.”Blair further told The Post that representatives for screenwriter and director David Gordon Green (of

The Exorcist.According to The New York Times, original star Ellen Burstyn will reprise her iconic role of Chris MacNeil, alongside new star Leslie Odom Jr as a father who seeks her help when his daughter is possessed.The first film will be released in cinemas in October 2023, helmed by David Gordon Green, who directed the latest Halloween trilogy starring Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode once more. Gordon Green’s take on the iconic franchise won critical praise and raked in over $255m in 2018.

Universal Pictures announced on Monday that they will be producing a new trilogy of The Exorcist movies, with Ellen Burstyn returning as Chris MacNeil.The movies, the first of which is set for release in October 2023, will be a continuation of the original, though there was no mention of Linda Blair, who played Chris MacNeil's possessed 12-year-old daughter Regan in the horror classic.Blair, 62, took to Twitter on Monday afternoon, revealing that she has not been in talks with the studio or the producers to return as Regan quite yet.

Linda Blair has made her first comments about the upcoming The Exorcist trilogy that was announced earlier today.

Ellen Burstyn is heading back to the big screen for more Exorcist movies!

Universal is shelling out an eye-popping $400 million to buy a new “Exorcist” trilogy with plans to screen some of the films on Peacock, its new streaming service. In a coup, Ellen Burstyn, the Oscar-winning actress who first did battle with the devil in the 1973 original, will reprise her role as Chris MacNeil.David Gordon Green, the filmmaker of the studio’s latest “Halloween” reboot, is directing the upcoming “Exorcist” franchise, which will be produced by Blumhouse.

Universal Pictures and and NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock, in partnership with Blumhouse and Morgan Creek, have closed a reported $400 million-plus deal to purchase worldwide rights for a new Exorcist franchise that will see Ellen Burstyn reprise her role as the mother of a demon-possessed child.

At one time, the “next Malick,” then a director of stoner comedies, now the go-to guy for reviving dormant horror franchises, David Gordon Green’s directorial career continues to be a peculiar one. The director has been tapped to write and direct not just one but a whole new trilogy of “The Exorcist” films for NBC Universal in a deal upwards of $400 million, the New York Times reports.