JOHN POWELL IS HEADED TO MONSTERS & MINIONS. The two-time Oscar nominated composer is scoring Universal and Illumination's latest Descpicable Me spinoff.  The move reunites the music meister with Illumination, for whom he composed the score to 2023’s Migration and 2012’s The Lorax.

..scoops via Heat Vision Blog newsletter: David Harbour joins JOHN RAMBO...John Powell composing the score for MINIONS & MONSTERS. Plus: inside a comic art crime & a record comic art auction. And the Overlook horror fest. view.email.hollywoodreporter.com?vawpToken=KN...

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Hollywood Winners & Losers: CinemaCon Edition — Marvel Soars, DC Slips 'Avengers: Doomsday' drops a nuke. Tom Cruise finally ages. David Ellison tries a charm offensive. Inside the biggest news and boos from 2026's news-stuffed exhibitor conference.

If you read one #CinemaCon recap Winners & Losers column, make it this one by James Hibberd, who takes on DC, Marvel, Mandalorian, Paramount, AMC and more. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Sydney Sweeney Thriller ‘The Caretaker’ Lands David Bruckner as Director (Exclusive) Bruckner will also write the script for Universal's feature that adapts the upcoming book by Marcus Kliewer.

Excl: With THE HOUSEMAID's success still the talk of the town, Universal is stepping on the gas on its own Sydney Sweeney thriller, THE CARETAKER, tapping indie horror darling David Bruckner to direct its adaptation of the book by Marcus Kliewer. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

‘Absolute Batman’ Enters the World of Video Games and Legos (First-Look) 'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' will mark the first time the popular, re-invented version of Bruce Wayne will appear in brick form or in a game.

First-look: DC's Absolute Line continues to expand with the Absolute Batman & Absolute Catwoman versions of the characters to make their video game & Lego debut with game LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/li...

At CinemaCon, WB also revealed release dates for a slew of its movies. Here are some notable ones...
FINAL DESTINATION 7 to open 05/12/28 , BAZ LUHRMANN's untitled JOAN OF ARC movie to open 11/22/28.

This is intended to be Cregger's next movie and Warners has dated it for Aug. 11, 2028, giving it the same weekend slot as WEAPONS had last year.

‘Weapons’ Filmmaker Zach Cregger Going Sci-Fi With ‘The Flood’ for New Line He will team with Steven Spielberg's Amblin on the original project, which he will write and direct.

Breaking news from CinemaCon... Zach Cregger has a new movie he will direct and New Line's got it. THE FLOOD, an original sci-fi thriller that he will produce along with Steven Spielberg's Amblin. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Osgood Perkins, Nicolas Cage Team With Paramount for New ‘Longlegs’ Movie (Exclusive) Get ready for the 'Longlegs' horror universe.

Horror Shocker: Get ready for a LONGLEGS Cinematic Universe...Osgood Perkins reteams with Nicolas Cage for a new LONGLEGS movie...this time for Paramount www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

‘Man of Tomorrow:’ Adria Arjona Wins Role in ‘Superman’ Sequel (Exclusive) The Superman movie is the next DC Studios feature to go into production.

SUPERMAN sequel excl: And the winner of the screen test for MAN OF TOMORROW's mystery (or Maxima) role is ... Adria Arjona. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Survival Horror Video Game ’99 Nights in the Forest’ Movie in the Works at 20th Century Studios Not even a year old, the game is already the seventh most played game of all time on Roblox.

News: 20th Century Studios picks up the movie rights to popular Roblox video game 99 NIGHTS IN THE FOREST www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Sid Krofft, Co-Creator of Mind-Blowing Kids TV Shows, Dies at 96 The puppeteer and his late brother Marty partnered on 'The Banana Splits Adventure Hour,' 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' 'Land of the Lost' and much more.

RIP: Sid Krofft, the puppeteer who teamed with his younger brother Marty to build an entertainment empire with trippy TV shows as H.R. PUFNSTUF and THE LAND OF THE LOST, dies at 96. www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/s...

‘Metal Gear Solid’ Movie in the Works From ‘Final Destination’ Duo as They Ink Sony First-Look (Exclusive) Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein have become among the more in-demand filmmakers in town. Now, Sony has snapped them up for an expansive deal that will cover all of studio’s film labels.

Excl: Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, the filmmaking team behind FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES sign a first-look deal with Sony. But wait, that's not all! They will also direct a METAL GEAR SOLID video game adaptation. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

‘Superman’ Sequel Testing Adria Arjona, Eva De Dominici, Sydney Chandler and Grace Van Patten (Exclusive) Like Lois Lane, The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop on the finalists to play Maxima in James Gunn’s sequel.

It's been a confusing day for fans of the Man of Steel so let's clear things up on the SUPERMAN SEQUEL testing: Eva De Dominici, Sydney Chandler & Grace Van Patten are one REALLY testing for a key role, as is Adria Arjona. Via Aaron Couch www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

‘The Price Is Right’ Models’ Battle Against Bob Barker Getting Movie Treatment Via ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Producers (Exclusive) The Gotham Group has picked up the screen rights to Business Insider's investigative article "The Unsung Warriors of The Price is Right."

Excl: Despite a glam exterior life, the models on Bob Barker's THE PRICE IS RIGHT faced misogyny & sexism behind the scenes. Then the Barker's Beauties fought back. A Business Insider article detailing the story just got optioned by the Gotham Group www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Brandon Routh Joins Indie Family Drama ‘Ethan Almighty – Ethan’s Law’ (Exclusive) Sean Patrick Flanery and Selma Blair are already on board the true-life feature.

Excl: Brandon Routh returns...The Superman actor joins Sean Patrick Flanery & Selma Blair in true-life dog story indie ETHAN ALMIGHTY - ETHAN'S LAW www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Berlanti/Schechter, Netflix Team for Rom-Com ‘Court Date’ (Exclusive) Spring is in the air and love is blooming at Netflix which picks up a pitch from rising scribe Michael Montemayor.

Excl: Netflix leaning hard into rom-coms, with its latest move being a pick up of a pitch titled COURT DATE from rising writer Michael Montemayor. Berlanti/Schechter Films is on board to produce. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Noah Hawley to Direct Horror Remake ‘Terrified’ for Warner Bros. (Exclusive) Hawley is developing the movie with original writer-director Demián Rugna.

Excl: ALIEN-EARTH & FARGO show creator Noah Hawley is taking another stab at movies, setting up a remake of Argentinian supernatural horror feature TERRIFIED at Warners. Hawley will direct & produce. Via Mia Galuppo. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

IN KEEPING WITH THE ABSOLUTE THEME...  The popularity of the artists is not just limited to those who draw the interiors of the comics. Artists who are providing variant covers are enjoying a healthy bump as well. This cover by Dan Quintana for Absolute Batman No. 16 featured a Batman and Wonder Woman cross-over. It’s a painted piece, created in oil on a 19" x 30" wood panel. The piece sold for an eye-popping $100,000 on Feb. 27 at a Heritage auction, underscoring the Absolute power.

...perhaps one the nerdiest stories we've ever done at Heat Vision: a deep dive into the comic industry as we take a look at a new & seismic trend...the return of the comic artist as superstar. Fun fact: it's tied to the Absolute comics. view.email.hollywoodreporter.com?vawpToken=IO...

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New Comedy From ‘My Old Ass’ Filmmaker Megan Park Lands at Apple Original Films Apple comes out on top of a bidding war for the untitled project that included the major studios and streamers.

News: Apple Original Films has prevailed in the bidding war for the new feature project from Megan Park, the Canadian filmmaker behind coming-of-age comedy MY OLD ASS. LuckChap will produce. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

‘Together’ Filmmaker Michael Shanks Teams with Adam McKay for Mystery Sci-Fi Comedy (Exclusive) Sony has picked up the feature project.

Excl: Michael Shanks, the filmmaker behind last year’s cult horror fave TOGETHER, teams Adam McKay (VICE, DON'T LOOK UP) for a mystery project at Sony. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Rare premiere in LA’s Eagle Rock neighborhood and Samara Weaving is bursting with excitement.

Andrew Schulz, Zarna Garg Join Amazon MGM Romantic Comedy ‘Clashing Through the Snow’ (Exclusive) Fashion designer and celebrity personality Tan France and comedy actor P. J. Byrne are also appearing in the feature.

Excl: Andrew Schulz, one of the biggest names in stand-up, joins the cast of Amazon MGM'S holiday rom-com CLASHING THROUGH THE SNOW. Zarna Garg, Tan France, P. J. Byrne are also on the call sheet. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Noteworthy: Also set for release on that date are Marvel’s AVENGERS: SECRET WARS and Warner Bros.’ THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM.

‘The Housemaid 2,’ Starring Sydney Sweeney and Kirsten Dunst, Lands Holiday 2027 Release Paul Feig returns to helm 'The Housemaid's Secret,' Lionsgate's sequel to last year's hit thriller.

Item: THE HOUSEMAID sequel gets a release date...The Housemaid’s Secret is set for wide theatrical release Dec. 17, 2027. Via Ryan Gejewski www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Stellan Skarsgård Joins Dakota Fanning in Apple TV Thriller Series The Norwegian actor last appeared in Oscar best picture nominee 'Sentimental Value,' which co-starred Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning's sister.

News: Stellan Skarsgård has lined up his 1st project since earning an Oscar nomination for SENTIMENTAL VALUE, and he's back with a Fanning... Skarsgård is set to star alongside Dakota Fanning in an Apple TV’s original thriller series www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/s...

Box Office: ‘Hail Mary’ Rockets Past $300M Globally to Become Year’s Top Hollywood Title, ‘They Will Kill You’ DOA at $5M Thanks to an epic hold in its second weekend, the Ryan Gosling-led space adventure pulled in $54.5 million domestically after falling less than 'Oppenheimer' or 'Dune: Part 2' for an early domestic ha...

Out of this world: PROJECT HAIL MARY falling a mere 32%, will make $54.5M this weekend. Fantastic hold, better than similar opening OPPENHEIMER, DUNE PART 2. Via Pam McClintock www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

James Tolkan, ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Top Gun’ Actor, Dies at 94 He also appeared in 'Dick Tracy,' three Sidney Lumet movies and on Broadway in the original 'Glengarry Glen Ross.'

The Hill Valley High School Alumni Association is sad to announce the passing of principal Mr. Strickland...James Tolkan, who memorably played Strickland in BACK TO THE FUTURE & its sequel, dies at 94. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

THE MUMMY IS GETTING THE FAMILY BACK TOGETHER. John Hannah, who appeared in the previous Mummy movies made at the turn of the century, is reuniting with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz for the latest installment of the horror-adventure franchise. He once again will play Jonathan Carnahan, the less-than-trustworthy brother to Weisz' character, Evy. The feature goes into production this fall in London and Morocco, with Radio Silence at the helm. The brother, here are thou.

..scoops via the Heat Vision blog newsletter: good ol' John Hannah reunites with his old pals for THE MUMMY...a sequel to LIGHTS OUT is back in development...Tim Miller reunites with his Colossus actor. And more: view.email.hollywoodreporter.com?vawpToken=7A...