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Highlander Film Update

'Highlander' Movie Will Be 'John Wick' Director Chad Stahelski's Next Feature https://t.co/SYyyeal38b

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 16, 2024

Chad Stahelksi and Lionsgate have made a deal. “I am pleased to be able to grow my relationship with Lionsgate in this new oversight role for the John Wick universe and its further expansion. John Wick is so close to my heart and to be able to continue shepherding it will be a blast for me. I’m so happy to also be launching another franchise with Highlander, a world that is so rich with engaging stories to be told.” The Highlander reboot film has officially been greenlit, and that will be Stahelksi’s next release.

Marvel’s Punisher Update

In an interview with Collider’s Christina Radish, actor Jon Bernthal discsused his role as The Punisher in Marvel’s Netflix series. He said,  “I think there’s a reason why that character has resonated as deeply and strongly as he has. In the hearts and minds of comic book fans and first responders and people in the military and people all over the globe. I think there’s a little bit of Frank Castle in everybody. He exists very strongly inside me and I care about that character deeply. I also know that it’s absolutely essential that if we do it, we do it right and we have real sacred integrity to the source material and to what is at the core of Frank. I’m gonna do my absolute best to make sure that, if and when we do it, we do it right.”

Wednesday Season 2 Update

Emmys 2023: Jenna Ortega's Wednesday Season 2 Update Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine https://t.co/3bEz4xAmUF

— E! News (@enews) January 16, 2024

At the Emmy’s, Jenna Ortega was asked about season 2 of the Netflix series Wednesday, based on the world of The Addams Family. She confirmed it’s going to lean into the horror themes quite a bit more, and it’s going to be more action-packed. There is no release date for season 2 of Wednesday at this time.

Jennifer Coolidge Joins WB Discovery’s Minecraft

Warner Bros' Jason Momoa 'Minecraft' Movie Finds Gem In Jennifer Coolidge https://t.co/H1DqE1ukOQ

— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) January 17, 2024

According to Deadline, Jennifer Coolidge has joined WB Discovery, Vertigo, and Legendary’s Minecraft Movie. The film is already star-studded, with Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen. There is no further news about the Minecraft movie at this time.

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