Lightyear
Disney has announced its Pixar film “Lightyear” is set to hit the Disney+ service on August 3rd, approximately 48 days after its release in cinemas. The film has grossed just over $213 million worldwide. [Source: Disney]
The Woman King
Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “The Woman King,” starring Viola Davis and John Boyega, is set to launch at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. The story follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca in the African Kingdom of Dahomey. [Source: TIFF]
Blue Beetle
The DC Comics adaptation “Blue Beetle” has officially wrapped production with director Angel Manuel Soto announcing the news on social media. “Cobra Kai” star Xolo Mariduena plays the titular role of Jaime Reyes in the movie which was shot in Atlanta, El Paso and in Puerto Rico. It hits cinemas next August. [Source: Instagram]
Criterion
Criterion has announced its October releases with a 4K UHD release of George A. Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead” along with a boatload of extras, David Lynch’s new 4K digital restoration of “Lost Highway,” along with Kasi Lemmons’ “Eve’s Bayou,” Jayro Bustamante’s recent “La Llorona,” Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s “Cure,” and Frank Capra’s “Arsenic and Old Lace”. [Source: Criterion]
