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The team is currently searching for new stars for the upcoming "Superman: Legacy" film, directed by DCU Boss James Gunn. Test auditions with several candidates will take place soon. After being fired by Disney in 2018 as the director of Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" due to old tweets, James Gunn was approached by Warner Bros., who saw this as an opportunity to bring the talented filmmaker into their own DC Universe. Although Gunn was later rehired by Disney, his interest in the competition had been sparked. His positive experience with "The Suicide Squad" led him to direct the spin-off series "Peacemaker" immediately afterward, and he now stands at the forefront of the new DC Universe (DCU) alongside Peter Safran. Warner Bros. granted Gunn the freedom to choose his desired DC project and offered him the opportunity to direct a Superman film. However, he opted for the Suicide Squad at that time for obvious reasons. Now, as the creative lead overseeing the entire cinematic universe and having developed a roadmap for the coming years, it's not surprising that he is not only writing the screenplay for "Superman: Legacy" but also taking on the directorial role. Gunn is known for putting characters at the forefront of his films, even if their actions may sometimes seem outlandish, emphasizing their inner conflicts. His characters undergo genuine development as they confront the ghosts of their past. Gunn's works often blend biting humor with deeply emotional moments, making it a good sign that he is fully dedicated to "Superman: Legacy," where the Man of Steel could be portrayed as more human than ever before on the big screen. More insights into the DCU can be found in the video. Henry Cavill, known for his role in "The Witcher," last portrayed Superman in the previous film. Cavill played the role in "Man of Steel" as well as in the DCEU films "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and "Justice League." In "Black Adam," Cavill had a brief cameo appearance that was intended to mark his big return as Superman, according to the film's star and producer, Dwayne Johnson. Consequently, fans were highly disappointed when it seemed like he was once again excluded. It's clear that fans will closely watch who Gunn will establish as a replacement for Cavill in the role of the new Superman. According to Deadline, after months of searching, several names are now in the final selection process and will be called in for test auditions. Nicholas Hoult ("Renfield"), David Corenswet ("We Own This City"), and Tom Brittney ("Greyhound - Schlacht im Atlantik") are among the candidates.

Despite her young age of 20, Jenna Ortega already has an impressive filmography. She began her career in 2013 with her appearance in "Iron Man 3" and has since been seen primarily in horror films such as "Insidious 2," "Scream 5," and "Scream 6." However, this week Ortega spoke less about her film roles and instead discussed the second season of "Wednesday." She wants the series to be even scarier than before. Overall, "Wednesday" is the most successful Netflix series ever, following in the footsteps of "Squid Game" and "Stranger Things." It's no wonder that the creators are eagerly anticipating the upcoming season, which will continue Wednesday's story. In the first season, viewers gained an insight into Wednesday's life at the Nevermore Academy. The teenager had to balance her everyday problems, including romantic relationships, with her supernatural abilities. In a recent podcast, "Armchair Expert," Ortega revealed that the romantic love stories will take a back seat, and bolder horror elements will take center stage in the second season. Ortega will also have more say in the production. In addition to her role as the lead actress, the 20-year-old is trying her hand at producing, taking on significantly more responsibility. She had expressed her desire to have more input in the script's development before, which even led to conflicts with those in charge, including director Tim Burton. It will be intriguing to see how fans respond to the new horror elements in Season 2, and we look forward to the series premiere on Netflix, expected in 2024.

Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham are ready to clean up when Stallone calls his troupe. This is impressively demonstrated in the first trailer for "Expendables 4".After almost 10 years of waiting - if the fans were still waiting at all - "The Expendables 3" was even bigger and more spectacular than its already action-packed predecessors, but those responsible around Sylvester Stallone made the crucial mistake, the film on a broad Tailor audiences to maximize revenue. However, nobody wants to see washed-up action heroes treat villain Mel Gibson with kid gloves and deliver family-friendly Avengers action. In an "Expendables" film there has to be a bang, everything has to explode, bullet holes have to be the size of tennis balls, and dying people have to scream at the top of their lungs like Luciano Pavarotti. The film industry self-regulation (FSK) should be plagued by blood and sweat when it comes to the age rating decision.Sylvester Stallone has had plenty of time to think about who his latest franchise is really meant and made for. After the disappointing performance of the third part, he vowed to make up for the mistake of 2014 and only bring fans another "Expendables" film if everything goes right. The 76-year-old initially stopped shooting the fourth film around 2017 (according to the deadline) because he did not agree with producer Avi Lerner on how the project should be approached. Eventually, however, Stallone returned and announced the next deployment of Barney Ross's mercenary group. Now we can finally admire the first trailer of "Expendables 4" with the title "Expend4bles" and the promising motto "They'll die when they're dead":One thing is for sure: there is no mercy shown in director Scott Waugh's ("Need for Speed") "Expend4bles". Although the trailer looks relatively adult despite the explosive scenes and the long-awaited duel between Jason Statham and martial arts star Iko Uwais ("The Raid"), this could have been deliberately chosen for the first trailer and possibly in another trailer or promise more adult entertainment in a Red Band version. Anyway, it's great to see Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham side by side again.As a fan of this action series, you have certainly wondered how the troupe around leader Barney Ross has fared in recent years and what they are up to in private. Apparently, Lee Christmas (Jason Statham) has a new partner (Megan Fox) who both works in his business and is adept at intense foreplay, and she's getting a bruise or two.The lovebirds don't have much time for (painful) tenderness, however, because Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) has to - what else? - prevent the Third World War. A terrorist organization led by a ruthless man (Iko Uwais) has obtained several nuclear warheads and only Barney Ross, Lee Christmas, Gunner Jensen (Dolph Lundgren) and Toll Road (Randy Couture) are able to stop them . But now that they're of an age where others prefer to play golf, they're joined by young fighters (Megan Fox, Jacob Scipio, Levy Tran, plus the not-so-young 50 Cent aka Curtis Jackson and Tony Jaa).Since it's already clear that Stallone will quit after this film and hand over the lead to Jason Statham, the question arises as to what exactly will happen. Could it be that Ross and his squad fall into a trap and the mission turns into a quest for revenge? These questions will be answered in German cinemas from September 21, 2023.

We just learned that both Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Hart will be joining Dwayne Johnson in his recently announced Fast & Furious spinoff. Yesterday, Dwayne Johnson confirmed he'll soon be starring in his own Fast & Furious spinoff, but he won't be alone. Trusted sources claim that both Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Hart have signed on to join The Rock in his standalone film. Both Reynolds and Hart had guest appearances in 2019's Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and are expected to reprise those roles, but there is an additional question mark over Reynolds. Loyal fans of Dom Toretto's "Family" will no doubt know that in Hobbs & Shaw it's Ryan Reynolds as CIA agent Victor Locke - an old friend who has a chilling obsession with The Rock's hero - who drives Hobbs recruited to work with Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham). It's only a guest appearance, but Reynolds ended up having another role in the film. He's the Deadpool star who gives the mysterious Eteon director his marching orders, leading some to speculate that Reynolds could potentially be revealed as a villain in a subsequent film. In 2019, The Hollywood Reporter asked David Leitch - who directed Ryan Reynolds on both Deadpool 2 and Hobbs & Shaw - if there were any plans for Reynolds to play the Eteon director. His response was a definite shrug: "I'll be honest: there's no final decision. I think we wanted to keep it open... We want this thing to live on for a while and we want these characters to have a lot of adventures. We felt simply, it's too soon to say, 'Here's our next adventure'. -David Leitch, director of Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw There have also been rumors that Keanu Reeves was in talks to play the Eteon director in Hobbs & Shaw - which Leitch confirmed - so it's always possible that instead of Ryan Reynolds, the star of John Wick could be the obscure antagonist becomes. On the other hand, we know that both Reynolds and Hart will appear in the upcoming Dwayne Johnson spinoff, but there's no confirmation that it will have anything to do with Eteon (although that seems like a natural direction for the film). ryan reynolds gal gadot Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot in Red Notice (2021) Both Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Hart are increasingly collaborating with Dwayne Johnson. Alongside Hobbs & Shaw, Reynolds and Johnson starred together in Netflix's Red Notice

The little-known superhero Blue Beetle will make his DCU debut in a film of the same name. Production has been running since 2018 and will start this summer, after it was unclear in the meantime whether the film would make the jump to the DCU. Although Blue Beetle has been part of the comic universe since 1939, even DC fans may not have heard of this superhero. The first trailer was recently released, showing the main character Jaime Reyes in action for the first time. Reyes gets his superpowers from a blue scarab that attaches to his spine, giving him a striking pair of high-tech blue armor. At first, Reyes is euphoric about his newfound powers, but that excitement quickly fades when he realizes there are more people out to get the mysterious scarab. Opponents include main antagonist Victoria Kord and Conrad Carapax. It remains to be seen how the new superhero and his Origin story will be received by audiences. Fans and viewers are excited to see what to expect from the Blue Beetle movie. With the cinema release on August 17, 2023, the anticipation is high and everyone is excited to see how this previously unknown superhero will fare in the DCU.

Secret Invasion" is a well-known Marvel comic book story that also serves as a template for an upcoming Disney+ series of the same name. The plot revolves around a secret invasion of Earth by alien shapeshifters known as the Skrulls. The story reveals that Skrulls have roamed Earth incognito for years, mimicking popular superheroes and other influential figures. The Skrull invasion aims to take control of Earth by infiltrating key positions in government, business, and other areas. The superheroes of the Marvel Universe must combine their powers and resources to uncover and stop the Skrull invasion. The focus of the story is the paranoia and distrust that is spreading among superheroes because they don't know who to trust anymore. Secret Invasion" is an action-packed story with many twists and turns and surprises. It also explores moral issues related to identity, trust, and fighting a covert threat. The upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion is expected to take many of these elements and adapt the story for the live-action format. It will feature a star cast of actors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), including Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn as the Skrull Talos. Fans can look forward to an exciting and mysterious storyline that could rock the Marvel Universe.

Universal Pictures has announced the streaming premiere date for the Chris McKay-directed horror comedy Renfield, which stars Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage. The film will premiere exclusively on Peacock on June 9th. The film was released in theaters on April 14 and tells the story of Renfield (Hoult), the tormented sidekick to history's most narcissistic boss: Dracula (Cage). For centuries, Renfield has served Dracula unconditionally, procuring his master's loot and carrying out his every command, no matter how humiliating. But now Renfield is willing to seek a new life outside the shadow of the prince of darkness if only he can figure out how to end this toxic, symbiotic relationship... Awkwafina and Shohreh Aghdashloo also co-star in Ryan's Ridley based on a film written by Robert Kirkman. This is one of several projects that Universal hopes to bring its library of monster movies to modern audiences. McKay, Samantha Nisenboim, Bryan Furst, Sean Furst, Kirkman and David Alpert served as producers, while Todd Lewis served as executive producer. Although "Renfield" did not fare as hoped in theaters, grossing just over $25 million and received mixed reviews, Deadline's Pete Hammond said in his review that the film is "a lot of fun, thanks to Hoult, who is perfectly cast here, and of course Cage who, no surprise, embodies the role brilliantly."No question, this isn't your grandfather's Dracula, but a contemporary, very dark comedy mixed with rampant violence and graphically gory uncompromising body parts , flying all over the place," Hammond remarked. "In that respect, it's perfectly attuned to today's horror viewers who grew up with Freddy, Jason, and Michael Myers. Where he really succeeds, however, is with Hoult as the likeable and jaded Renfield, a man fed up with this demanding boss and wanting to find his own worth.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse had a massive opening day, earning $51.7 million, making it the biggest opening day of 2023 for a film to date. He surpassed the opening day score of "Super Mario Bros." and even surpassed the opening day of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3". The film's opening day is the third best for a Spider-Man film, following Spider-Man: No Way Home and Spider-Man 3. He also outperformed other films in the Spider-Man franchise, including "Spider-Man: Homecoming", "Spider-Man: Far From Home" and the earlier Spider-Man films. In the animation category, "Across the Spider-Verse" had the third highest opening day, behind "The Incredibles 2" and "Finding Dory". It also achieved the best opening day ever for Sony Pictures Animation. The film received positive reviews from audiences, with a 93% positive rating rate and an 82% recommendation rate among general viewers. The majority of the audience was male, aged between 18 and 34, with the highest participation recorded from 18-24 year olds. The film was successful in terms of diversity, attracting significant audiences from the Latino/Hispanic, Caucasian, Black, and Asian/Other communities. Overall, Across the Spider-Verse contributed to a strong weekend at the box office, totaling $209 million, a 72% increase over the same weekend last year. The film's success has exceeded expectations, and while estimates for the 3-day gross have ranged from $113.5 million to over $125 million, there are concerns about its heavy exposure to opening day and competition from other movies. Social media interest in the film is also high, with positive discussions and excitement about the characters and plot. The sequel has generated a high level of interest and engagement on social media platforms and shows higher activity compared to the 2018 film. In addition to "Across the Spider-Verse", other films have also made the box office, including Disney's "The Little Mermaid" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3", as well as Universal's "Fast X" and "Super Mario Bros. " A new addition, The Boogeyman, is also finding success, but faces stiff competition from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Overall, the box office is on the up compared to previous years, with strong performances from various films, most notably "Across the Spider-Verse".

Spider-Man 4" can't come soon enough after five of Tom Holland's last seven non-Marvel films were critically slammed. In the old days - that is, before 2008 - franchise films were largely built, sold and marketed based on their stars. But the Marvel Cinematic Universe likely changed that forever. Today, the brand is the main attraction, as opposed to the people who appear on screen. That has many wondering if the comic company's big draws have the potential to sell projects outside of their comfort zone to the masses. Chris Hemsworth has built an unwelcome reputation for headlining a string of box-office poison movies whenever he's not wielding Mjolnir. And The Crowded Room added another unwelcome addition to Tom Holland's filmography after launching the Apple TV series, with an unexpectedly disastrous 20 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This is just the latest in a long line of critical disappointments for the likeable actor. Five of his last seven non-Marvel appearances have been met with ridicule. Dolittle earns its 15 percent rating on the aggregation side as one of the worst blockbusters of the past decade. The Russo brothers were widely ridiculed after touting Cherry as a potential awards-season nominee, only to receive a 37 percent rating. Everyone knew Chaos Walking was going to be bad due to the extensive reshoots and multiple postponements, so it came as no surprise that it ended at 20 percent. Uncharted may have grossed over $400 million at the box office and could have a sequel, but even then, it deserved it with an approval rating of 41 percent. That leaves Netflix thriller The Devil All the Time at 64 percent and Pixar's Onward at 88 percent as the only Holland films to have had above-average ratings since early 2020. Is Holland a good actor? Definitely, but his dramatic abilities remain grossly underestimated. Maybe he should hire a better agent for these MCU downtimes. Spider-Man 4" can't come soon enough after five of Tom Holland's last seven non-Marvel films were critically slammed. In the old days - that is, before 2008 - franchise films were largely built, sold and marketed based on their stars. But the Marvel Cinematic Universe likely changed that forever. Today, the brand is the main attraction, as opposed to the people who appear on screen. That has many wondering if the comic company's big draws have the potential to sell projects outside of their comfort zone to the masses. Chris Hemsworth has built an unwelcome reputation for headlining a string of box-office poison movies whenever he's not wielding Mjolnir. And The Crowded Room added another unwelcome addition to Tom Holland's filmography after launching the Apple TV series, with an unexpectedly disastrous 20 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This is just the latest in a long line of critical disappointments for the likeable actor. Five of his last seven non-Marvel appearances have been met with ridicule. Dolittle earns its 15 percent rating on the aggregation side as one of the worst blockbusters of the past decade. The Russo brothers were widely ridiculed after touting Cherry as a potential awards-season nominee, only to receive a 37 percent rating. Everyone knew Chaos Walking was going to be bad due to the extensive reshoots and multiple postponements, so it came as no surprise that it ended at 20 percent. Uncharted may have grossed over $400 million at the box office and could have a sequel, but even then, it deserved it with an approval rating of 41 percent. That leaves Netflix thriller The Devil All the Time at 64 percent and Pixar's Onward at 88 percent as the only Holland films to have had above-average ratings since early 2020. Is Holland a good actor? Definitely, but his dramatic abilities remain grossly underestimated. Maybe he should hire a better agent for these MCU downtimes.

Halle Bailey is the new Ariel and currently enchanting audiences of all ages in Disney's live-action adaptation of "The Little Mermaid." Director Rob Marshall also paid homage to the original Ariel by including her in the film. Disney and its affiliated companies For "The Little Mermaid" director Rob Marshall, it was only natural to include the original Ariel voice actress and singer Jodi Benson in his live-action remake. And not just because it brings together two generations of Ariel actresses. Rob Marshall, who began his career on Broadway, and stage actress Benson have known each other for 40 years, having collaborated on musicals together. It was their longstanding friendship that led to Jodi Benson having a cameo appearance in "The Little Mermaid." "We thought it would be perfect to have her in the film, if we could do it in a way that feels organic and not forced," Marshall explained to Entertainment Weekly. And so, in the new "Little Mermaid," Benson is not seen as a mermaid, which might have had the "forced" effect Marshall alluded to, but rather as a human. Passing on the Dinglehopper Jodi Benson plays a resident of the Caribbean kingdom ruled by Prince Eric's mother, Queen Selena (Noma Dumezweni). She is one of the women at the market that the humanized Ariel (Halle Bailey) visits with Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King). She hands Ariel a fork when she wants to eat something. But of course, Ariel thinks it's a hairbrush, a dinglehopper, and starts twirling her hair with it. Disney and its affiliated companies Jodi Benson and Halle Bailey It doesn't feel forced, but skillful! Even though Benson's cameo appearance is small and inconspicuous, and has nothing to do with mermaid tails, something significant happens here: One Ariel passes a dinglehopper, that iconic item from Disney's "Little Mermaid" films, to the other. "It's literally like passing the torch," Marshall said about the scene. In the animated film "The Little Mermaid" from 1989, Ariel combs her hair with a fork while sitting at the dinner table in Eric's castle, attracting many strange looks, of course. Rob Marshall didn't feel it was right for his remake: Even a mermaid wouldn't start combing her hair during a meal, whether with a fork or a brush. So, the idea of the marketplace was developed - and it seemed perfect to incorporate Jodi Benson's guest appearance there.

Imagine waking up suddenly, having no idea where (and who!) you are, but immediately fearing for your life. Such a scenario is offered by the dark futuristic thriller "Cryo - The Nightmare Begins with the Awakening." Here is the trailer: Already in the embedded trailer above, it is apparent that "Cryo - The Nightmare Begins with the Awakening" is a relatively low -budget indie film. Accordingly, there are no big stars to be seen. But that doesn't necessarily have to be bad news as long as the story idea has been well thought out and executed in an exciting way. You can soon find out if these requirements are met in your home cinema. "Cryo - The Nightmare Begins with the Awakening" will be released in Germany on July 7, 2023, on Blu-ray and DVD. Both formats, with a minimum age restriction of 16, can already be pre-ordered from online retailers such as Amazon. If you don't want to wait that long, you can already digitally purchase the film and stream it immediately: "Cryo - The Nightmare Begins with the Awakening" on Amazon* The direction and screenplay of "Cryo" are by Barrett Burgin, who presents his feature-length debut after several award-winning short films, some of which have been shown at festivals. The most well-known names in Burgin's cast include Emily Marie Palmer and Michael Flynn. Palmer has already appeared twice alongside Nicolas Cage ("USS Indianapolis," "Grand Isle") and has also had guest roles in hit TV series such as "MacGyver," "NCIS," and "Cobra Kai." Flynn, on the other hand, you may recognize from the Steven Seagal action film "Code Of Honor" or the Nazi horror movie "S tay Out Of The F**king Attic." "Cryo" in Home Cinema: This is the Story In a dark facility that they believe to be an underground bunker, five people wake up from cryogenic sleep. None of them have any idea how long they have been in their cryo chambers. There is no one there to tell them or provide medical care. The quintet can't even remember their own names anymore. Slowly but surely, the confused individuals discover that they must have been part of an experiment and performed various functions within it. It appears that among them are a doctor (Emily Marie Palmer), a psychologist (Jyllian Petrie), a biochemist (Morgan Gunter), an engineer (Curt Doussett), and a soldier (Mason D. Davis). Furthermore, the engineer vaguely remembers a sixth person, an inventor (Michael Flynn), who is not among them. It is also immensely disturbing that they are trapped behind a sealed airlock. What awaits them if they can escape their prison? If you don't want to miss "Cryo - The Nightmare Begins with the Awakening" and other important releases of all genres - whether on the big screen, streaming, or for home cinema - simply subscribe to our free newsletter, which is published every Thursday. Would you like to watch the trailer again in the original English version? You can do so here:

After the shocking ending of "John Wick: Chapter 4" the question naturally arises: will there be a "John Wick 5"? In a video and in the following text we reveal what is guaranteed to happen and what could be possible.The ending of "John Wick: Chapter 4" gives the impression that John Wick, played by Keanu Reeves, bled to death in Paris and was buried next to his wife. It would be a fitting conclusion to the series as we all know that John Wick can never truly rest. The statements of those involved also indicate that "John Wick 5" is currently not up for debate. But in an action series like this, deaths aren't necessarily final. Should director Chad Stahelski feel like making another film at some point, there will be "John Wick 5".It would be easy to explain that the killer, along with his friends like Winston (Ian McShane) and Caine (Donnie Yen), only faked his death. Though John Wick has paid his debt by defeating the Marquis, he knows he will never be truly free. There will always be someone who wants to make their name, whether it's by killing John Wick or revenge. Above all, the powerful family of the Marquis will not simply accept what is happening. Faking a death would be one way for John Wick to still enjoy his retirement.There is also an argument that "John Wick 5" has already been announced. The original plan was to shoot "John Wick 4" and "John Wick 5" back to back. Chad Stahelski definitely had other plans. However, it's unclear how much those plans may have changed. The fact that shooting together was planned suggests that the two films should be closely linked - which seems a bit strange after the clear conclusion of "John Wick 4". However, it could be that the events of "John Wick 4" were originally split into two films.The first end credits scene of "John Wick 4" does not provide a clear answer to the question about "John Wick 5". In this scene we see Akira (Rina Sawayama) armed with a stabbing weapon approaching Caine to take revenge for her father's death. What happens in the confrontation remains open. Could this scene possibly hint at a sequel? Or is it just meant to show us that the cycle of violence never ends, as someone will always seek revenge and someone else will seek revenge? This statement goes well with the idea that John Wick himself can find peace only in feigned death.Regardless of whether "John Wick 5" ever comes out, and whether John Wick is alive or dead by the end of "Chapter 4", it's pretty sure we'll have Keanu Reeves at least will be seen again in the role of John Wick. The spin-off "Ballerina" by director Len Wiseman, known for "Underworld", starring Ana de Armas ("Knives Out") takes place between the events of "John Wick 3" and "John Wick 4" and will make reference to it. This spin-off will also feature some familiar characters, including Reeves as Wick and Ian McShane as Winston.Another spin-off project is the mini-series "The Continental" being developed for Amazon Prime Video. It will show how Winston came to the New York branch of the killer hotel. Although the series is set in the 1970s and will also star Colin Woodell as a young Winston and Mel Gibson, among others, there have been rumors that Reeves and McShane might appear in a supporting storyline.So it is uncertain whether "John Wick 5" will actually come. However, it is certain that many more projects from the world of "John Wick" could come to us. For example, there has also been speculation about a potential spin-off about Halle Berry's character Sofia from "John Wick 3". If you want to learn more about "John Wick 4", we recommend our podcast "Leinwandliebe".The future of the "John Wick" series remains exciting, and fans can look forward to further adventures and possible offshoots, even if a direct sequel with "John Wick 5" is not officially announced at this time.