Quick News: Kombat, Animal, Galaxy, Lupin

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Garth Franklin
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Marvel

Mortal Kombat 2
Filming on the sequel to 2021’s film adaptation of the “Mortal Kombat” game franchise will kick off in Australia in June and last through to September. Todd Garner will once again produce. [Source: Twitter]

Animal Friends
Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Vince Vaughn, and Aubrey Plaza have all scored roles in the R-rated road trip adventure “Animal Friends” at Prime Focus Studios, Maximum Effort, Legendary and Lionsgate.

Emmy-winning director Peter Atencio (“Keanu,” “The Machine”) directs from a script by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider in a project that combines live-action and animated characters with DNEG handling the VFX. Story details are under wraps. [Source: Deadline]

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
A May 16th premiere date has been set for the release of the Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez-led “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” on digital services, including SVOD for Paramount+ subscribers, and PVOD platforms like iTunes and Amazon. [Source: When to Stream]

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Marvel has released a new clip from “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” which is on pre-sale ahead of its theatrical release on May 5th. The new clip gives us an idea of Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) and Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and their relationship to each other post-Endgame.

Lupin
Netflix has set an October 5th premiere date for the third ‘part’ of the Omar Sy-led “Lupin” series. Effectively serving as the first half of the show’s second season, the story follows Assane Diop, a gentleman thief who styles himself after Arsene Lupin and vows to avenge his father’s death. [Source: Netflix]