Pop Culture Headlines — Masters of the Universe Premiere

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Masters of the Universe Premiere

Masters of the Universe premieres today. “After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.” Amazon’s Masters of the Universe is in theaters now.

The Midnight Library Update

Garth Davis is directing a film adaptation of Matt Haig’s novel The Midnight Library. Florence Pugh is starring in the film. And now, it’s been confirmed that Paramount Skydance will be the distributor. Pugh will play Nora Seed, who finds herself in a library between life and death with the chance to experience all the potential lives she could have lived.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Gets New Director

Deadline confirmed that Anna Kendrik is set to direct Netflix’s adaptation of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, based on the novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid. “Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?”

Streets of Rage Film Gets Writers

Variety confirmed that Pat Casey and Josh Miller are set to write the film adaptation of Sega’s video game Streets of Rage. Casey and Miller are best known for writing the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Derek Kolstad wrote an earlier draft of the screenplay, but has exited the project. Sonow, Casey and Miller will be writing something new. Jeymes Samuel will direct.

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