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Black Adam Begins Filming This Spring Teases Atom Smasher Actor Noah Centineo

Black Adam Begins Filming This Spring Teases Atom Smasher Actor Noah Centineo
Having been trapped in production hell for what seems like an eternity, DC's Black Adam is finally getting ready to go-ahead, with star Noah Centineo confirming that he is prepping for his role as Atom Smasher in the comic book outing. As well as declaring his excitement to start work on the project, the To All the Boys: Always and Forever actor revealed that the plan is to begin production on Black Adam very, very soon.

"I'm gonna to be starting on the new Black Adam in about like two months. Hopefully if all goes to plan, which I hope it does. I'm very excited to do that, be a superhero which I've never done before, which should be fun."

Noah Centineo will plays Albert Rothstein Aka Atom Smasher in Black Adam, a superhero who has served in both the Justice Society of America and the Justice League. He possesses
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Jesse Plemons cast in Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

Jesse Plemons cast in Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
‘Game Night’ actor Jessie Plemons has jumped on board Martin Scorsese’s thriller ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’.

Plemons is said to be taking on the role of FBI agent Tom White, the role in which Leonardo DiCaprio initially signed up for before opting for the role Ernest Burkhart, who is the nephew of a powerful local rancher. Plemons also joins Robert De Niro as the strong-handed rancher and Lily Gladstone who will play the role of Mollie Burkhart.

The true-crime thriller is set in the 1920s and the story focuses on the Osage Nation were the richest people per capita in the world after oil was discovered under their land. And then they were murdered, one by one. As the death toll rose, the newly created FBI took up the case and unravelled a chilling conspiracy and one of the most monstrous crimes in American history.

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‘The Hunt’ Director Craig Zobel Sets New Sci-Fi Thriller at New Line

‘The Hunt’ Director Craig Zobel Sets New Sci-Fi Thriller at New Line
“The Hunt” filmmaker Craig Zobel has set his next project: he will direct a currently untitled sci-fi thriller at New Line Cinema, an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.

Evan Spiliotopoulos wrote the original script, and Andrea Berloff (“Straight Outta Compton”) wrote the most recent draft. The logline is being kept under wraps.

Beau Flynn of FlynnPictureCo will produce, while Scott Sheldon will executive produce and Shelby Thomas will oversee for FlynnPictureCo. Flynn recently produced “Red Notice” starring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot, as well as Disney’s “Jungle Cruise,” also starring Johnson.

Zobel most recently directed all seven episodes and serves as executive producer on the upcoming HBO limited series “Mare of Easttown” starring Kate Winslet.

“The Hunt” was released early last year, and his other credits include “Z for Zachariah” and the indie thriller “Compliance.”

Zobel is represented by CAA, Management 360 and Jackoway
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Jesse Plemons Joins Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

Jesse Plemons Joins Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Jesse Plemons has joined the cast of Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.

“Killers of the Flower Moon” is based on David Grann’s book of the same name and is set in 1920s Oklahoma. The film depicts the serial murders of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation — a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the Reign of Terror.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro star in the film, which is set at Apple. Plemons is set to take on the role of Tom White, the lead FBI agent investigating the murders, which was the role DiCaprio was originally going to play before he stepped to a secondary lead role.

Scorsese produces and directs “Killers of the Flower Moon” for Apple Studios and Imperative Entertainment from a screenplay by Eric Roth. Producing alongside Scorsese are
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‘Black Adam': Marwan Kenzari in Talks to Join Dwayne Johnson Superhero Movie

‘Black Adam': Marwan Kenzari in Talks to Join Dwayne Johnson Superhero Movie
Marwan Kenzari is in final negotiations to join the cast of New Line/DC’s highly anticipated “Black Adam” film starring Dwayne Johnson, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.

Although details about Kenzari’s role are being kept under wraps, an insider with knowledge of the project tells TheWrap Kenzari is playing the villain. It was previously announced that Aldis Hodge has been cast as Hawkman, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher and Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone. Hawkman, Atom Smasher, and Cyclone are members of the Justice Society. Sarah Shahi has also been cast as Adrianna Tomaz.

The first look at how the Justice Society will appear onscreen came on last summer during Warner Bros.’ virtual Comic-Con alternative, DC FanDome, courtesy of two “Black Adam” teasers introduced by Johnson. The clips, which were motion-comics created entirely using concept art, explained that Black Adam was once a member of
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10 Best Metallica Singles, Ranked According To Spotify Listens

10 Best Metallica Singles, Ranked According To Spotify Listens
California thrash metal legends Metallica are allegedly gearing up to release a new album in 2021, which would coincide with their fortieth anniversary. Few bands have the gusto to keep going as long as they have, and they've released an incredible body of work over the past four decades.

Related: Jungle Cruise Movie Hired Metallica's Lars Ulrich To Work On Music Score

From the head-banging thrash bangers of Kill 'Em All and Ride The Lightning to the melodic ballads of their self-titled album, Metallica has something for just about every type of music fan, and we're here to count 10 of their best singles according to Spotify.
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Beau Flynn’s FlynnPictureCo. Promotes Two to Directors of Development (Exclusive)

Beau Flynn’s FlynnPictureCo. Promotes Two to Directors of Development (Exclusive)
Beau Flynn’s FlynnPictureCo., the banner behind San Andreas, Rampage, and the upcoming Disney movie, Jungle Cruise, has promoted Chanel Bowling and Shelby Thomas to directors of development.

In their new positions, Bowling and Thomas will be responsible for growing the company’s feature, series and PodFiction slate geared towards a global audience, while continuing to nurture emerging voices for all formats, according to the company.

“Chanel and Shelby have quickly ascended at Fpc based on their incredible story instincts, hard work and strong relationships,” said Flynn in a statement. “Even during the pandemic, they continue to operate at the highest ...
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Daily Podcast: Tomb Raider Sequel, Jungle Cruise Updates, Kevin Hart, and Questions From the Mailbag

Daily Podcast: Tomb Raider Sequel, Jungle Cruise Updates, Kevin Hart, and Questions From the Mailbag
On the January 26, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and TV news and answer a few mailbag questions. Opening Banter: In The News: (Chris) ‘Tomb Raider’ Sequel with Alicia Vikander […]

The post Daily Podcast: Tomb Raider Sequel, Jungle Cruise Updates, Kevin Hart, and Questions From the Mailbag appeared first on /Film.
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Disney’s Jungle Cruise Ride Updates Have Nothing to Do With the Upcoming Movie

Disney’s Jungle Cruise Ride Updates Have Nothing to Do With the Upcoming Movie
Yesterday, Disney announced that its beloved Jungle Cruise ride would be undergoing some updates. Naturally, speculation arose that some of those updates might involve adding depictions of Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, the stars of the studio’s upcoming live-action Jungle Cruise film – but in a new interview, an Imagineer executive threw cold water on those […]

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The King's Man Delayed Until Fall as Bob's Burgers Movie Is Pulled from Disney Slate

The King's Man Delayed Until Fall as Bob's Burgers Movie Is Pulled from Disney Slate
Disney is following in the footsteps of MGM, Universal, and Sony be delaying their Q1 releases. The King's Man, Ron's Gone Wrong, Antlers, and more have been delayed, while the highly anticipated Bob's Burgers movie has been taking off the release slate entirely. As for whether or not Marvel Studios' upcoming Black Widow movie will be delayed, that has yet to be confirmed. However, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige says that it is a real possibility.

Bob's Burgers was originally set to open in theaters this April, but it no longer has a release date. It is unclear if Disney will announce a new date, or have the movie go straight to streaming instead. The King's Man (20th) was previously slated for release on March 12th, and now moves to August 20th. The movie was originally going to open on November 15th, 2019, but was pushed back first to February 14th,
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Dwayne Johnson’s NBC Comedy ‘Young Rock’ Adds Lexie Duncan

Dwayne Johnson’s NBC Comedy ‘Young Rock’ Adds Lexie Duncan
“Young Rock,” an upcoming NBC comedy about the formative years of Dwayne Johsnon, continues to round out its ensemble.

Actor Lexie Duncan has been cast as a high-school sweetheart for the superstar during his teens, where she will play opposite Bradley Constant (the 15-year-old version of Johnson).

She’s set to play Karen, a popular, charismatic, high-school girl with dreams of attending Barbizon beauty school. Constant’s character catches her eye, and they begin dating in the idyllic town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Duncan, who hails from musical theater and marks her primetime debut in this role, is repped by Luber Roklin, Active Artists Management and The Initiative Group.

The series comes from Johnson’s company Seven Bucks and “Fresh Off the Boat” creator and executive producer Nahnatchka Khan, who wrote the pilot with collaborator Jeff Chiang.

Johnson, the star of the “Fast and the Furious” spinoff franchise “Hobbs & Shaw,” as
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The Rock Reacts to 'Most Likeable Person in the World' Label

The Rock Reacts to 'Most Likeable Person in the World' Label
After recently being praised for gifting an old friend with a new Ford F-150 pickup truck as a way of thanking him for the hospitality he showed was a teenager, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is feeling honored after he was named by The Profile as the "Most Likable Person in the World." In the article, writer Polina Marinova details how Johnson came to be the highest-paid actor in Hollywood as well as one of the most popular and well-liked people on the planet. Sharing an image of the profile on Instagram, Johnson explains how important it is to be kind to others, stressing that life is a lot easier that way. From the post:

"From being called a 'big complicated a**hole' at 15yrs old (due to fighting that led to suspension) to now being called 'the most likable person in the world'... hey I made a little progress. Big mahalo to writer,
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2021: Hollywood’s year of superheroes, reboots & follow-ups lineup

2021: Hollywood’s year of superheroes, reboots & follow-ups lineup
When it comes to Hollywood, 2021 is going to be a year of superheroes, reboots and follow-ups on the big screen -- and, of course, James Bond.

The Hollywood calendar of the year comes packed with big blockbusters including Scarlett Johansson's solo superhero outing "Black Widow", the/-+ Dwayne Johnson adventure "Jungle Cruise", Marvel's latest superhero genre addition "Eternals", Tom Cruise's new "Top Gun" sequel and Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond, "No Time To Die".

Here's a list of the Hollywood releases lined up in 2021 that sure gets us excited:

No Time To Die

Certainly the most talked-about Hollywood film not to release in 2020, Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond is now scheduled to release on April 2 this year. The 25th instalment of the franchise also features Rami Malek as the new Bond villain Safin, and brings back Lea Seydoux as Dr. Madeleine Swann, Ben Whishaw as Q,
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20 Movies Set for 2021 That Were Supposed to Be Released in 2020

20 Movies Set for 2021 That Were Supposed to Be Released in 2020
At the beginning of 2020, moviegoers were looking forward to seeing titles like Dune, Black Widow, In the Heights, Jungle Cruise, Eternals and West Side Story as well as long-awaited sequels to Coming to America and Top Gun and the latest installments in the James Bond, Fast & Furious, Ghostbusters and Halloween franchises on the big screen.

But just a few months into the year, everything changed with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic. As movie theaters closed, the release date dominoes started falling. While some films hopscotched around the 2020 calendar before giving up on the year and planning a 2021 release, others swiftly ...
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Black Adam: Quintessa Swindell to play Cyclone in Dwayne Johnson starrer DC movie

Black Adam: Quintessa Swindell to play Cyclone in Dwayne Johnson starrer DC movie
The highly-anticipated 'Black Adam' movie just added a new cast member.

Actress Quintessa Swindell is the latest recruit to join the action-adventure thriller featuring Dwayne Johnson as the titular DC Comics anti-hero.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Swindell, better known for starring in Netflix’s 'Trinkets' and HBO series 'Euphoria' has landed the role of Justice Society member, Cyclone.

Johnson, 48, confirmed the news by sharing a congratulatory message on his Instagram handle saying, “Ready to rumble. My pleasure to officially welcome, @q.uintessa to our Black Adam cast."

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"They’ll be taking on the role of Cyclone. Can’t wait to work with them and We Ready to rumble in the DC jungle.”

In the comics, Cyclone is also known as Maxine Hunkell, the granddaughter of the original Red Tornado, per THR. The
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Quintessa Swindell Is DC's Cyclone in Black Adam

Quintessa Swindell Is DC's Cyclone in Black Adam
The Black Adam movie is continuing to press forward in the right direction after years of development. Another star has joined the growing cast with Quintessa Swindell now slated to appear alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who is attached to play the leading role as DC Comics villain/antihero. Swindell will be getting in on the action as Cyclone, who will be depicted as a member of the Justice Society.

According to multiple reports, Quintessa Swindell has signed on to the project. Cyclone, aka Maxine Hunkel, is the granddaughter of Red Tornado in the pages of DC Comics. Cyclone has the ability to manipulate wind and sound. It is a big break for Swindell, a non-binary actor whose starpower has been on the rise. They appeared in the Netflix series Trinkets as well as HBO's hit series Euphoria. Swindell is also set to appear in HBO's In Treatment. On the feature side,
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Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Black Adam’ Casts Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Black Adam’ Casts Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone
“Trinkets” star Quintessa Swindell will portray the superhero Cyclone opposite Dwayne Johnson in New Line and DC Comics’ “Black Adam.”

Cyclone is a junior member of the Justice Society with the power to manipulate wind and sound. Aldis Hodge has been cast as Hawkman and Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher — both members of DC’s Justice Society. Sarah Shahi has also been cast as a university professor and freedom fighter leading the resistance in the fictional nation of Kahndaq.

Jaume Collet-Serra, who directed Johnson alongside Emily Blunt in Disney’s “Jungle Cruise,” is directing “Black Adam.” Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani wrote the latest draft of the script, and Adam Sztykiel wrote a previous version.

Johnson has been attached to play the anti-hero Black Adam for several years. The film takes place in the same DC Universe as Warner Bros. and New Line’s “Shazam!” starring Zachary Levy, which grossed $365 million worldwide last year.
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‘Black Adam’ Adds Quintessa Swindell As Cyclone

  • 14 December 2020
  • by Anthony D'Alessandro
  • Deadline
‘Black Adam’ Adds Quintessa Swindell As Cyclone
Quintessa Swindell has joined the cast of New Line/DC’s Black Adam, which is set to go into production in Georgia early next year. Swindell play Cyclone aka Maxine Hunkel in the Dwayne Johnson movie. Cyclone is a junior member of the Justice Society with the power to manipulate wind and sound. Swindell joins previously announced Aldis Hodge as Hawkman and Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher who are also members of DC’s Justice Society. Sarah Shahi has also been cast.

Swindell’s credits include HBO’s In Treatment, which the performer is currently filming opposite Uzo Aduba, as well as Netflix’s Trinkets and HBO’s Eurphoria. Swindell can soon be seen in the Neil Burger feature Voyagers opposite Colin Farrell and Tye Sheridan for Lionsgate.

Jaume Collet-Serra, who also directed Johnson alongside Emily Blunt in Disney’s Jungle Cruise, is helming Black Adam. Johnson, Dany Garcia and
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Dwayne Johnson Shows Off His Muscles In Black Adam Training Photo

Dwayne Johnson Shows Off His Muscles In Black Adam Training Photo
Dwayne Johnson has shared a new look at his Black Adam muscles as his training for the upcoming Dceu movie intensifies. The star is called The Rock for a reason and is always in the best of shape, but he’s really been hitting the gym of late in order to fully realize the potential of playing someone with mystical, god-like powers such as Teth-Adam.

Johnson shared a snap of himself on Instagram recently, depicting him practically bursting out of a Black Adam T-shirt. In his caption, he explained that he’s in “Phase 2” of his physical training for his first ever lead in a superhero movie. “Shout to my long time strength and conditioning coach [Dave Rienzi] for the ever evolving, strategic road map to success for this film and character,” the actor said. “Month by month, week by week, day by day.”

He then repeated his favored phrase for hyping
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‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ to Skip Theaters for Disney+

‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ to Skip Theaters for Disney+
Disney will move some of its latest live-action remakes of animated classics to Disney+, including “Pinocchio” starring Tom Hanks and directed by Robert Zemeckis and “Peter Pan & Wendy” starring Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell.

Other features that will debut as Disney+ originals include “Sister Act 3,” a new “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” film, “Disenchanted” — the sequel to “Enchanted,” for which Amy Adams has been announced to return — and a live-action and animated hybrid “Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers” starring John Mulaney and Andy Samberg as the voices of the titular chipmunks.

Release dates have not yet been revealed.

The announcement was made as part of Disney’s marathon investor day event on Thursday. The studio clarified that it will continue to bolster Disney+ with both exclusives and other films that will be released with the same premium model as “Mulan” earlier this year, including “Raya and the Last Dragon,
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