Quick News: M3GAN, Deadpool, Sonic, Amateur

Universal Pictures

M3GAN
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that the ‘way gorier’ unrated version of its campy horror hit “M3GAN” is set to come to Digital next Friday (February 24th) and to Blu-ray and DVD on March 12st. All releases will include the option of the PG-13 theatrical cut as well. [Source: Bloody Disgusting]

Deadpool 3
In a very brief admission whilst out promoting the third season of “Star Trek: Picard,” actor Patrick Stewart was asked about Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool 3” and whether Marvel of Hugh Jackman have been in touch about getting him to cameo in the film.

Stewart tells ComicBook.com: “I’ve been told to stand by. That’s all. And I know nothing more than that, I promise you.” Stewart previously did a cameo in the MCU in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”.

Sonic Frontiers
SEGA has reportedly stated that sales of “Sonic Frontiers” have exceeded its expectations. Speaking with investors last week, execs say that though the Metascore was slightly lower than expected, it has received high ratings from users.

They add: “the number of units sold greatly exceeded the full-year plan at the beginning of the fiscal year, and we recognise that this is a title that we will continue to sell over the long term based on our sales strategies.” [Source: VGC]

Amateur
Oscar winner Rami Malek (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) will star in the thriller “Amateur” from 20th Century Studios. The projects hails from “Slow Horses” director James Hawes with Gary Spinelli penning the most recent draft. Hutch Parker and Dan Wilson are producing

The story follows a CIA cryptographer who, after his wife is tragically killed in a London terrorist attack, demands his bosses go after them. When it becomes clear they won’t act due to conflicting internal priorities, he blackmails the agency into training him and letting him go after them himself. [Source: Deadline]