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Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan Taking Over at Lucasfilm
Preview:Kathleen Kennedy is officially stepping down as president of Lucasfilm.Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan will become co-presidents.The next ‘Star Wars’ movie, ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu,’ is due in May.
Michelle Williams Joins Damien Chazelle’s New Movie
Preview:Michelle Williams is joining the cast of Damien Chazelle’s new movie.The as-yet-untitled film is reportedly set in a prison.Paramount is backing the project.The last we heard of ‘La La Land’ and ‘Babylon’ filmmaker Damien Chazelle mysterious next project –– a big vote of confidence from Paramount after ‘Babylon’ didn’t perform at the box office –– he had Daniel Craig and Cillian Murphy circling the lead roles.
'Sleepwalker' Exclusive Interview: Hayden Panettiere
Opening in theaters and VOD on January 9th is the new psychological thriller 'Sleepwalker', which was directed by Brandon Auman (‘Star Wars: Resistance’) and stars Hayden Panettiere ('Heroes' and 'Scream 4'), Beverly D'Angelo ('National Lampoon's Vacation'), Justin Chatwin ('War of the Worlds'), and Mischa Barton ('The Sixth Sense').
Will Arnett Replacing David Harbour in ‘Behemoth!’
Preview:Will Arnett is joining Tony Gilroy’s drama ‘Behemoth!’He replaces David Harbour, who left the film for personal reasons.Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor and Matthew Lillard are also in the movie.
'The Rip' Interview: Director Joe Carnahan
Premiering on Netflix January 16th is the new action thriller ‘The Rip’, which was written and directed by Joe Carnahan (‘Smokin’ Aces’ and ‘The A-Team’) and stars Matt Damon (‘The Martian’) and Ben Affleck (‘The Town’).
'Night Patrol' Exclusive Interview: Justin Long
Opening in theaters on January 16th is the new horror thriller ‘Night Patrol’, which was directed by Ryan Prows ('V/H/S/94'), and stars Justin Long (‘Live Free or Die Hard’ and ‘Weapons’), Jermaine Fowler (‘Coming 2 America’), RJ Cyler (‘The Harder They Fall’), Flying Lotus (‘Ash’), Phil Brooks (‘Zootopia 2’), and Dermot Mulroney (‘Scream VI’).
TV Review: ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 1
Arriving on HBO Max on January 18 with its first episode (followed by one episode weekly) is the first season of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ set a century before the events of ‘Game of Thrones,’ and represents a story far from the powerful warriors of the original show or even ‘House of the Dragon.
Movie Review: '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'
Opening in theaters June 16 is '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple', directed by Nia DaCosta and starring Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, and Jack O'Connell.Related Article: '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Cast InterviewInitial Thoughts'28 Years Later' is enjoyable for what it is, but one of the biggest takeaways is that it was clearly a set-up for the follow-up film, '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'.
'Dead Man's Wire' Interview: Director Gus Van Sant
Opening in theaters on January 16th is the new crime thriller 'Dead Man's Wire', which is based on a true story and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gus Van Sant (‘My Own Private Idaho’ and ‘Good Will Hunting’).
Kathryn Hahn in Talks for Live-Action ‘Tangled’
Preview:Disney’s live-action take on ‘Tangled’ is firming up its cast.Kathryn Hahn is in talks to be the calculating Mother Gothel.Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim have landed the lead roles.Now that ‘Tangled’ is once more a going concern for Disney on the live-action front, the cast is starting to come together.