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The live-action "Knuckles" series starring Idris Elba has finally assembled its cast, according to Variety. Alongside Elba, Adam Pally is set to star as Wade Whipple, reprising his role from the "Sonic the Hedgehog" film franchise. The series takes place between the events of "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" and "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," and will feature Knuckles training Wade as his protégé. Edi Patterson, Julian Barratt, Scott Mescudi, and Ellie Taylor will also recur in the series, while Rory McCann and Tika Sumpter will guest star, with additional casting to be announced at a later date. Production is currently underway in London, with John Whittington serving as head writer and executive producer, and Jeff Fowler directing the pilot episode and executive producing the series. The "Sonic the Hedgehog" film franchise has been a commercial success, with the two films earning over $405 million at the global box office. The upcoming "Knuckles" series is set to continue the story between the second and third films and promises to offer an exciting adventure for fans of the iconic video game character. The series boasts a talented cast and creative team, including Elba as executive producer, and is sure to be a must-watch for fans of the franchise. While there is still much to be revealed about the upcoming series, fans can look forward to more updates as production continues.

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Amazon’s $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM, one of Hollywood’s most storied studios, in March 2022 was largely driven by MGM’s extensive film and TV catalog, which spans nearly a century. Since the acquisition, Amazon Studios has been sifting through MGM’s library to identify initial titles for film and TV development. Some of the titles that have been identified include Robocop, Stargate, Legally Blonde, Fame, Barbershop, The Magnificent Seven, Pink Panther, and The Thomas Crown Affair. Each title is being approached differently, with some being steered toward film, some toward TV, and some getting both movie and TV treatments. Amazon Studios is in active early conversation about Legally Blonde, both for a movie and a potential TV series, sources said. There already had been on-and-off efforts to get a third Legally Blonde film off the ground for the past five years. Amazon has similar plans for Stargate. We hear both film and TV installments are considered, with a movie likely going first. Robocop is also being talked about for film and TV, with a TV show possibly first, Deadline hears. Additionally, sources said that Amazon Studios is actively developing TV series based on Fame, Barbershop, and The Magnificent Seven. Sources said there are also discussions about a Thomas Crown Affair movie and a Pink Panther movie, which could be animated. A Poltergeist project also is a possibility down the road. Identifying and developing MGM’s IP has been slow going so far. Some of that has been by design, as the new owners want to be thoughtful about the process given the great legacy of the titles involved. Some of it has been by necessity given the complexity of some of the underlying rights that have been taking months to untangle. Cynthia Waldman, who has spent more than 20 years combined at the company and is now Head of Library Rights in her fourth stint at MGM, is responsible for sorting through the complexity of rights. The job of Waldman is to act as an entertainment archeologist, helping producers figure out the intricacies of rights to projects they are interested in adapting. The Robocop sci-fi action franchise centers around the futuristic adventures of Alex Murphy, a Detroit, Michigan police officer, who is fatally wounded in the line of duty and transformed into a powerful cyborg, brand-named RoboCop. The first film premiered in 1987, followed by two sequels, Robocop 2 in 1990, Robocop 3 in 1993, and 2014’s Robocop, a remake of the 1987 film. However, the process of sorting through the complex rights issues and identifying which titles to develop has been slow going. As Cynthia Waldman, Head of Library Rights at MGM, works to untangle the ownership and financing history of these titles, it remains to be seen which projects will ultimately make it to the screen. One thing is certain, though: with the talent already expressing interest in these properties and Amazon’s track record of successful original content, these adaptations have the potential to be must-watch entertainment for fans both old and new. #AmazonBuysMGM #ClassicMovies #FilmCatalog #TVSeries #LegallyBlonde3 #StargateMovie #RobocopSeries #TheMagnificentSevenRemake #PinkPantherAnimatedMovie #ThomasCrownAffairRemake #PoltergeistProject #EntertainmentNews #AmazonStudios #MGMStudio

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Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that it is dropping the “HBO” part of its streaming service’s name and renaming it “Max” to reflect a mix of new content from Discovery+ and other original series. The company made the announcement during a press event where it revealed a slate of upcoming projects and three new versions of Max. The first two plans will align with existing HBO Max pricing, and the third, “Max Ultimate,” will expand to up to four streams and include 4K content. The Max Ultimate tier will have an expanded catalog of content available in 4K Ultra HD, including movies such as “The Dark Knight Trilogy,” “Harry Potter,” and “The Lord of the Rings,” as well as Warner Bros. movies released this year and in the future. The new Max platform will be easier to use with simplified navigation and more personalized features. It will feature a more prominent experience for kids, with a new default kids’ profile for new subscribers along with accompanying parental controls. The rebuilt Max will launch in the U.S. on May 23, featuring more than 40 new titles and TV show seasons every month. JB Perrette, president, and CEO of global streaming and games for Warner Bros. Discovery, explained the thinking behind the rebranding, saying that they wanted to honor and embrace the “most iconic, trailblazing brand in entertainment,” HBO, and not push it to the breaking point by forcing it to take on the full breadth of this new content proposition.

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Lofi Girl, a popular YouTube channel known for its relaxing music stream, recently introduced a new friend and a new stream, which fans are calling “Synthwave Boy.” The mystery began when Lofi Girl’s Twitter account teased something outside her window, leading fans to a distant building that blinked Morse code directing people to a non-existent website. Lofi Girl and her cat later vanished, sending fans into a frenzy until a new stream cropped up on the same channel, leading up to the reveal of Synthwave Boy. Fans of the stream’s relaxing vibes are excited about the new addition. QuakeCon, the annual convention celebrating Doom, Quake, and other Bethesda games, is returning to Grapevine, Texas, from August 10 to 13 for its first in-person event since 2019. The convention will focus on the fan-favorite BYOC event, which has been upgraded with four days of round-the-clock gaming, community events, meetups with friends, and the annual esports finale of the Quake World Championships. The event will be ticketed-only and limited to pre-registered BYOC guests, with no General Admission or exhibit hall. More information about the event will be available soon. #lofigirl #synthwaveboy #quake

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The Ahsoka series trailer at Star Wars Celebration Europe generated buzz, with fans debating whether the lightsabers wielded by new villains Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati were orange or red. Creator Dave Filoni confirmed they are orange but a unique shade, indicating a complex arc for these characters beyond their initial villainous appearance. The orange lightsabers may suggest a different method of connecting to the Force than the Jedi or Sith, exploring the gray areas of the Force. The Ahsoka series may delve further into these possibilities and expand on the concept of Force users outside traditional teachings. #AhsokaSeries #StarWarsCelebration #Lightsabers #OrangeBlades #GrayJedi #ForceUsers #DaveFiloni #NewVillains #BaylanSkoll #ShinHati #FanPoll #ExploreTheForce #TheJediAndTheSith #SoloSeries #KyberCrystals

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Marvel fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Captain Marvel sequel, The Marvels, which promises to bring new allies to Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers, a.k.a. Captain Marvel. In the film, Carol has taken revenge on the tyrannical Kree and reclaimed her identity, but she soon finds herself facing unintended consequences and a destabilized universe. Together with Ms. Marvel’s Iman Vellani and WandaVision’s Teyonah Parris, who play Kamala Khan and Captain Monica Rambeau, respectively, Carol must navigate an anomalous wormhole and learn to work together to save the universe as “The Marvels.” Directed by Nia DaCosta, The Marvels is set to hit theaters on November 10, 2023.

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The highly-anticipated animated adventure film based on the iconic video game franchise has exceeded all box office expectations, grossing $204.6 million in the domestic market and $377 million globally during its debut weekend over Easter. Director James Mangold, known for his work on Logan and Indiana Jones 5, has confirmed that he is writing the script for DC’s Swamp Thing. Fans of the Star Wars animated show, The Bad Batch, can rejoice at the news that the show has been officially renewed for a third season. #starwars #mario #movies #movie #boxoffice #success #sequel #director #DCcomics #StarWars #animatedshow #renewal #excitement

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Check out these fantastic Star Wars Celebration 2023 announcements! New Ahsoka TrailerThe official trailer for Star Wars: Ahsoka was released during Star Wars Celebration, confirming that the series will be released on Disney+ in August 2023. The trailer teased the return of characters from Star Wars: Rebels, including Hera Syndulla, Sabine Wren, and Chopper, as well as a first glimpse of live-action Grand Admiral Thrawn. Actress Rosario Dawson hinted at the possibility of a second season if the first season is successful.Rey ReturnsDaisy Ridley, who starred in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, is set to appear in another Star Wars film. The film, led by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, will take place 15 years after the events of Rise of Skywalker and follow Ridley’s character as she rebuilds the Jedi Order. Ridley expressed excitement about continuing the journey and working with a powerful Jedi master.Three New Star Wars Live-Action MoviesJames Mangold, Dave Filoni, and Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy will direct three new Star Wars films. Mangold’s film will go back to the dawn of the Jedi, Filoni’s film will focus on the New Republic, and Obaid-Chinoy’s film will feature Daisy Ridley back as Rey as she builds a new Jedi Order. Filoni, who has been an integral part of Star Wars for years, will direct his first live-action film. Obaid-Chinoy is an Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning director.Andor Season 2Andor Season 2 will premiere on Disney+ in August 2024, according to series creator Tony Gilroy. The team is currently halfway through shooting, with plans to finish in August and spend another year on post-production. Clips from Season 2 were shown at Star Wars Celebration, featuring Mon Mothma and main characters Cassian, Dedra, Syril, and Bix. Gilroy discussed how knowing the show is ending with Season 2 has helped the team with their direction and planning.More Acolyte InfoThe Acolyte, the upcoming Disney+ series set in the High Republic era, will be released on the streaming platform in 2024. Creator Leslye Headland shared during Star Wars Celebration that the show would be “Frozen meets Kill Bill,” and set between the Old Republic and the prequels. The series will focus on the bad guys, and Headland promised the series would show exciting things that fans had never seen before. The Acolyte’s clip revealed Lee Jung-jae’s character leading a bunch of Jedi and featured big fights, aliens, and lots of Jedi.Skeleton Crew Cast RevealedDisney and Lucasfilm unveiled a first look at the upcoming Star Wars series Skeleton Crew, starring Jude Law. The show is slated for release in 2023, although no exact date was provided. The trailer showcased the show’s inspirations from The Goonies, featuring children going on exciting adventures. The cast, including Law and child actors Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Kyriana Kratter, and Robert Timothy Smith, also made an appearance during the Star Wars Celebration. Law expressed his excitement for being a part of the show and working with talented people behind the scenes.New Indiana Jones TrailerDuring the Lucasfilm Studio Showcase at Star Wars Celebration, a new trailer for the upcoming theatrical release of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” was revealed. No further details were given about the movie.It is wonderful to see so many upcoming projects from our favorite franchises. I want to give a special shoutout to IGN for tweeting images from the event.#Starwars #TheMandalorian #IndianaJones

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