Heat 2
Adam Driver has officially confirmed that’s he’s gonna play the villain Otis Wardell in Michael Mann’s “Heat 2”. The actor, appearing on the Rich Eisen Show, also said Mann is scouting locations around LA and filming aims to begin in January after being slightly pushed. [Source: Rich Eisen Show]
The Batman: Part II
Scarlett Johansson says her role in “The Batman: Part II” has proved to be a challenge so far and pushed her outside her limits. Production on the film is underway in the UK.
Johansson says: “[It caused] a lot of existential angst, for some reason. It was very hard to figure out. I don’t know why, whether it was just the role or it was just where I am in my life, but it was just hard to crack it. And that’s all I can say about it.” [Source: ET]
God of War Laufey
Sony’s Santa Monica Studios has delayed the upcoming “God of War Laufey by three months, pushing it back from a February to a May 20th 2027 release. The studio revealed the news in a social media posting, citing the need for more time to put the finishing touches on the game. [Source: SMS]
Twisted Metal
Anthony Mackie has offered an update on the third season of apocalyptic action comedy series “Twisted Metal,” saying filming began in June and has concluded its shoot. He says: “were able to get everybody back, and we were able to evolve the story so much more.” He confirms his second season co-stars Stephanie Beatriz and Anthony Carrigan return for the new run which is expected on Peacock next year. [Source: Screen Rant]
Blumhouse Atomic
Blumhouse Atomic has replaced Blumhouse Atomic Monster as the name of Jason Blum and James Wan’s combined horror company developing and distributing movies and TV series. Upcoming titles include “River,” “The Exorcist: Martyrs,” and new “Paranormal Activity” and “Blair Witch” films.
The combined company’s films have brought in $2.5 billion in box office receipts since the merger, against a $330 million spend in production budgets. The half billion grosses of “Obsession” and “The Conjuring: Last Rites” and $400 million haul of “Backrooms” combined are responible for more than half of that. [Source: THR]
Batman: Knightfall Part 2
A December 15th release date has been locked in for “Batman: Knightfall Part 2: Knightquest,” the second film of the animated trilogy based on the famed “Knightfall” comic storyline from the Batman comics.
Warner Bros. Entertainment has announced the date, confirming the title arrives on Digital and 4K Ultra HD disc on that date. This news also brings a brief clip from the movie, featuring the aftermath of Batman’s battle with Bane and showing Nightwing in action.
