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Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Signs First-Look Deal with Locksmith Animation

The first projects jointly developed under the new pact will be the animated features ‘Bad Fairies,’ a subversive musical comedy set in contemporary London, and ‘The Lunar Chronicles,’ a sci-fi twist on ‘Grimms’ Fairy Tales.’

It’s for the Children Headline News

Sony to Develop Animated Adaptations of ‘Bewitched’ and ‘The Partridge Family’

Sony Pictures Television – Kids has confirmed series orders for the two animated reboots, as well as ‘kid’ versions of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Shark Tank,’ with scripts delayed due to the WGA strike.

In the Flesh Headline News

Live-Action ‘Miles Morales’ Feature is On!

Producer Amy Pascal confirmed that a live-action movie following Brooklyn’s friendly neighborhood Spidey is in development, as well as a ‘Spider-Woman’ film featuring the voice of Hailee Steinfeld.

Headed Back to Neverland VFXWorld

Cinesite Talks Invisible Magic and the Lost Boys’ Lair in ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’

VFX supervisor Damien Hurgon and his team delivered 354 shots – 80% of which were complex set extensions – on David Lowery’s reimagined J.M. Barrie classic, now streaming on Disney+.

Christmas Kitty Headline News

Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy Join ‘Mog’ Voice Cast

The A-list duo will portray Mr. and Mrs. Thomas in an animated feature adaptation of the beloved British children’s book ‘Mog’s Christmas’ from Channel 4, airing this holiday season.

A Different Kind of Musical Jungle Headline News

The 'X Factor’ Inspired Animated Feature ‘X Factor in the Jungle’ in the Works

GFM Animation has partnered with Larry Kasanoff’s Threshold Entertainment and Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment on the project, based on the most prolific TV show in history for finding vocal superstars, with pre-production starting this year and CG animation starting 2024.

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Sherman Brothers-Inspired Musical ‘Inkas the Ramferinkas’ in Development

The animated film picks up from a project about a small flying dinosaur the famed pair, known for their work on ‘The Jungle Book,’ ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,’ and ‘Mary Poppins,’ set down in 2008.

Pinch Me Please! Headline News

‘Babylon 5’ Animated Film in Development at Warner Bros.

The upcoming project, based on one of the best sci-fi franchises of all time, comes from Warner Bros. Animation & WB Home Entertainment with original series creator J. Michael Straczynski attached.

He’s a Superhero Headline News

Warner Bros. Drops Trailer for DCU’s ‘Blue Beetle’

We finally get a look at Xolo Maridueña (‘Cobra Kai’) as recent college grad Jaime Reyes, who becomes the film’s titular character when he is bestowed with an extraordinary suit of armor by the Scarab, an ancient alien biotechnology, in the upcoming film hitting theaters August 18.

Headed Back to Neverland Headline News

Disney Drops First Official Trailer for ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’

The latest Mouse House live-action adaptation stars dual protagonists Alexander Molony as Peter and Ever Anderson as Wendy, launching exclusively on Disney+ April 28, 2023.

Feeling Strong About a New Hercules Headline News

Is Danny DeVito Reprising His Role for Live-Action ‘Hercules’ Adaptation?

Rumors across the Internet-verse say the ‘Matilda’ star has already signed onto the film, while alleged cast considerations include Taron Egerton as Hercules and Henry Cavill.

More Spidey is on the Way! Headline News

Spider-Man Noir Live-Action Series Coming to Prime Video

The mysterious show from ‘The Lost City’ writer Oren Uziel will follow an older superhero in a 1930s New York City, although it will not be Peter Parker.

People Headline News

Longtime Netflix Exec Matt Levin to Head LAIKA’s Live-Action Expansion

The cutting-edge animation studio adds veteran production leadership to take the reins of the studio’s expanding live-action efforts; first project is based on John Brownlow’s action thriller novel ‘Seventeen.’

Survival Is the Only Law Headline News

Film Adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s ‘Hunter's Run’ in Development

Exile Content Studio secures film rights to the sci-fi novel, which follows Latino lead Ramón Espejo, a day laborer on a distant planet on the run for his survival.

Ready for an Adaptation… Boy? Headline News

Will Prime Video’s ‘God of War’ Series Follow Video Game Lore?

Amazon Studios head Vernon Sanders assures fans the first season is ‘incredibly true to the source material,’ despite the synopsis seemingly omitting game events preceding 2018’s ‘God of War’ soft reboot. 

For Some It’s Always Christmas Headline News

‘Paul Martin and the Magic Magnifying Glass’ Getting Animated

Creation Entertainment Media and Magic Frame Animation are teaming up to develop and produce and feature film adaptation of Georges Alexander Vagan’s detective adventure book series that follows young Paul Martin as he traverses a land of perpetual Christmas and snow.

A God and His Boy Headline News

Live-Action ‘God of War’ Series Coming to Prime Video

Based on the critically acclaimed PlayStation video game franchise, the series follows God in exile Kratos, who stumbles into an epic adventure as he attempts to spread the ashes of his diseased wife with his estranged son.

The Perfect Hypno-Hustler! Headline News

Donald Glover to Star in and Produce 'Spider-Man' Feature at Sony

The ‘Atlanta’ actor will not play Spidey himself, but rather the ‘70s supervillain Hypno-Hustler, who uses high tech musical instruments to hypnotize and rob audiences.

For the Emperor Headline News

Henry Cavill Boards ‘Warhammer’ Project with Amazon

No stranger to action adventure and franchises with large and demanding fanbases, the previous ‘Man of Steel’ and ‘The Witcher’ actor will now play an integral part in creating a live-action cinematic universe for the beloved tabletop and video game IP.

Fight the Horde Headline News

Netflix Working on Multiple ‘Gears of War’ Projects

The popular sci-fi Xbox franchise is headed to both a feature film and adult animation series, with more potential adaptations in the future.

Animated Features to Live-Action Film Oh My! Headline News

A ‘Hercules’ Live-Action Adaptation Inspired by TikTok?

Fans are up in arms after a Variety interview with Joe Russo describes the upcoming musical remake as ‘modernized’ and ‘experimental,’ with possible inspiration by elements of the popular dancing app.

A Simple Twist of Fate? Headline News

Recently Canceled ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ Nabs CG Animated Series Reboot and Live-Action Film

Creator Iginio Straffi took to Instagram to reassure fans the title will live on in multiple formats, despite Netflix’s surprising cancellation of the show earlier this year.

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