Quick News: Hemsworth, Azrael, Callisto, Adam

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Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth has announced the launch of the new multiplatform production company Wild State which is entering into a first-look deal with National Geographic.

Said deal will include the development of all unscripted projects in the areas of adventure, exploration, travel and science, with several properties ready to go out to market. [Source: Variety]

Azrael
Samara Weaving (“Ready or Not”) is attached to star in the action-horror feature and potential franchise launcher “Azrael”. Plot specifics for the film are under wraps.

Evan Katz (“The Haunting Of Bly Manor”) is onboard to direct the original script by “You’re Next” scribe Simon Barrett. Filming is slated to begin on October 10th in Estonia. [Source: Deadline]

The Callisto Protocol
Striking Distance Studios has released a new story trailer for the sci-fi horror game “The Callisto Protocol” which hits on December 2nd. The title hails from the creators of “Dead Space” and stars Josh Duhamel and Karen Fukuhara in key roles. The trailer is dubbed ‘The Truth of Black Iron’ and offers a glimpse of the terrifying secrets that lie beneath Black Iron Prison.

Black Adam
IMAX has released a new poster for the Dwayne Johnson-led DC Comics adaptation “Black Adam” which arrives in cinemas on October 21st.

Noah Centineo’s Atom Smasher, Quintessa Swindell’s Cyclone, Pierce Brosnan’s Doctor Fate, Aldis Hodge’s Hawkman, Sarah Shahi’s Isis and Bodhi Sabongui’s Amon appear on the one-sheet.