Avatar: Fire and Ash
“Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the third entry in James Cameron’s hugely popular “Avatar” film series, has been revealed as clocking in at 195 minutes – three minutes longer than the second and over half an hour longer than the original. Cameron penned the screenplay for the film with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. The film opens on December 19th. {Source: WoR]
Jumanji
Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that filming has officially begun on the next “Jumanji” film in Los Angeles, one he dubs a “final film” for the franchise and a “beautiful grace note”. A cast table read just took place in Los Angeles. The film is slated to open Christmas 2026. [Source: Instagram]
ViewMaster
Oscar-nominated Phil Johnston (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph”) is penning a screenplay for a live-action feature based on Mattel’s View-Master 3D image toy and set up at Mattel Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Escape Artists. The stereoscopic viewing device with its 3-D image reels has been a staple Mattel toy for generations. [Source: THR]
Re-Enactment
Oscar nominee Ana de Armas is in final negotiations to join Benicio del Toro and Cameron Diaz in “Reptile” director Grant Singer’s new film “Reenactment”. Filming begins shortly in LA, and plot details are under wraps. Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill produce. [Source: Deadline]
