Sony Pictures Announces ‘Street Fighter’ Release Date
The adaptation, which recently lost ‘Talk to Me’ filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou, will now hit theaters on March 20, 2026.
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HBO Greenlights DC’s ‘Lanterns’ Series
The project, penned by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, follows Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart in a mystery that will ‘weave back and forth between the films and the television shows’ of the DCU.
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Atomic Monster, Blumhouse Expand ‘M3GAN’ Universe with ‘SOULM8TE’
Kate Dolan is set to direct the erotic thriller, which follows a man who inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate; the franchise installment arrives January 2, 2026.
Universal, Mattel Team for ‘Monster High’ Feature
Akiva Goldsman is set to produce the film based on the spooky franchise, which centers on the high school-aged children of famous monsters.
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BFI Announces New LAIKA Exhibit and Screening Series
LAIKA: FRAME x FRAME runs August 12 through October 1 at BFI Southbank alongside a screening series of the studio’s five Oscar-nominated stop-motion animated feature films.
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Dimension/DNEG 360 Launch ‘Rise Up’ Virtual Production Training Initiative
Partnership with Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s Group Effort Initiative on U.K.-based program is aimed at providing training opportunities to under-represented talent in a cutting-edge production environment.
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Santa Goes Missing in Amazon MGM’s ‘Red One’ Trailer
Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans star in the upcoming comedy adventure where after Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
Zhang Yimou to Direct ‘The Three-Body Problem’ Film Adaptation
The project was announced by Wang Changtian, founder and CEO of Enlight Media, at a forum organized within the Shanghai International Film Festival.
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Director Yann Demange Departs ‘Blade’ Reboot
The ‘Lovecraft Country’ director parts ways with the Marvel Studios film about the half-human, half-vampire Eric Brooks, who seeks revenge for the death of his mother; the movies is still supposedly slicing into theaters November 7, 2025.
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Vine FX Launches Graphics Department
New team headed by Tim Kilgour will work on graphics and titles for high-end TV and film.
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Finalists Announced for Inaugural Collision Awards
Finalists for excellence in animation and motion design include ‘Elemental,’ ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,’ ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ ‘Nimona,’ ‘Suzume,’ and more.
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Josh Gad to Star in ‘Spaceballs’ Sequel from Amazon MGM Studios
Mel Brooks will return to produce the film alongside Gad; Josh Greenbaum directs from a script by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Gad.
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Grant Sputore to Direct Legendary's Next ‘Monsterverse’ Film
The ‘I Am Mother’ helmer joins writer Dave Callaham on the upcoming franchise installment, set to continue the story of Godzilla, Kong, and the remaining pantheon of infamous Titans
‘Inside Out 2’: It’s What Gets Cut That Counts
For story artist Rebecca McVeigh and lead editor Maurissa Horwitz, staying focused on the film’s emotional rhythm and character arcs means countless iterations, tough choices, and frequent cuts that are essential to getting the best version of the director’s vision up on screen.
‘Moana’ Live-Action Remake Adds Catherine Laga’aia in Title Role
The actress joins Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the beloved Maui, in the oceanic adventure heading to theaters July 10, 2026 — production kicks off this Summer.
Warner Bros. Television Developing ‘300’ Series
While plot details remain a mystery, sources state the project is a prequel to the revolutionary 2006 film, with Zack and Deborah Snyder in talks to return to the franchise.
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LAIKA to Adapt Susanna Clarke’s ‘Piranesi’
Travis Knight, president and CEO of the Oregon-based stop-motion studio, will direct the animated feature film adaptation of the best-selling fantasy novel.
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UPDATE: Framestore to Close Vancouver Facility
Internal email reveals July 5 closure date, attributing the decision to the industry-wide decline in production following the SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023.
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Diablo Cody, Wattpad Webtoon Studios Team for ‘Death of a Pop Star’ Adaptation
The live-action film will be based on Violet Karim’s Webtoon webcomic that follows Sophie, a pop star who tragically dies and is transported to Hell, only to be resurrected by her number one fan - the Grim Reaper.
Hannah Minghella Named Netflix’s Head of Feature Animated, Live-Action Family Film
The former Bad Robot, Sony Pictures and Columbia exec boasts extensive experience in live action and animated franchise titles, including ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,’ ‘Hotel Transylvania,’ ‘The Smurfs,’ and more.
'Memoir of a Snail,' 'Percebes' Take Top Awards at Annecy 2024
Adam Elliot's stop-motion feature and the 2D short by Alexandra Ramires and Laura GonÇalves among the 22 winners at the jam packed 48th festival edition that saw a record 17,440 accredited attendees from 103 countries.
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‘Inside Out 2’: The Anxiety About Making an Appealing Anxiety
For production designer Jason Deamer and animation supervisors Dovi Anderson and Evan Bonifacio, finding the right look, and energy level, for a frenetic character in constant motion was a considerable challenge; the highly anticipated sequel to Pete Docter’s Oscar-winning 2015 ‘Inside Out’ hits theaters June 14.
Mark Andrews to Showrun Animated Dinosaur Series ‘Kyōryū’
The show, in development with animation and VFX studio Floating Rock, follows a genetically-engineered samurai dinosaurs in a postapocalyptic Japan.
Crunchyroll Reveals 2024 Anime Expo Lineup
Animation destination hosting more than 20 panels and premieres runs July 4-7 with early looks at the next wave of anime.
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Netflix Presents Sneak Peeks of Upcoming Films, Series at Annecy
The streamer showcases upcoming animated films and series in an event packed with top-tier talent, works-in-progress and exciting first looks.
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