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  • ‘A Quiet Place 3’ to Release in 2025

    ‘A Quiet Place 3’ to Release in 2025

    ViacomCBS – who has now rebranded to Paramount – is currently busy announcing its future plans and just throwing one piece of news out after another. Among their many iconic IPs is the horror franchise A Quiet Place, which John Krasinski kicked off and is slowly evolving into its own cinematic universe. The first spinoff, which just added Pig director Michael Sarnosky is eyeing a release in 2023, but it looks like the official third entry will be heading to theaters in 2025. Sadly, no further details were given.

    It’ll be interesting to see how exactly the spinoff might connect to the upcoming third entry. We know that Krasinski is set to return alongside Emily Blunt in the next entry of the franchise, which is theorized to take place before the events of the original film. So, it may build up some connections that may pay off in the release of the third entry that further expands the world that suddenly fell silent.

    Source: Twitter

  • Villain-Focused ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’ Spinoffs Heading to Paramount+

    Villain-Focused ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’ Spinoffs Heading to Paramount+

    Paramount is going all-in on its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. The studio has announced a series of “villain-driven” films will arrive following the release of Seth Rogan‘s new CG-animated TMNT movie in 2023. While the film will drop theatrically, Nickelodeon Animation will send the villainous solo films directly to Paramount+, beginning in the same year. Each project will reportedly focus on a different member of the Ninja Turtles’ “storied” rogues gallery, telling never-before-told stories in the building of Paramount’s latest TMNT world. It was not specified which baddies will receive the solo treatment, but there is definitely no shortage of names the studio could pull from. Aside from the legendary Shredder, the Turtles have also faced the likes of Krang, The Rat King, Baxter Stockman, and fan-favorites Bebop and Rocksteady.

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the first movie to feature the title characters following Michael Bay‘s two-film foray into the franchise, will be produced by Rogan‘s Point Grey Pictures. Longtime collaborator Evan Goldberg will also produce the script written by Brendan O’Brien, who previously wrote both Neighbors films for Rogan. The movie will be directed by Jeff Rowe, whose last feature The Mitchells Vs. The Machines was just nominated for an Academy Award. It will be the second animated film based on the popular heroes, after TMNT was released in 2007, and there are currently no confirmed plot details or official casting information regarding the project.

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hits theaters on August 11, 2023.

    Source: Twitter, Deadline

  • ‘South Park’ Set to Arrive to Paramount+ in 2025

    ‘South Park’ Set to Arrive to Paramount+ in 2025

    After a $500 million deal for the exclusive streaming right to the South Park back catalog for HBOMax, Paramount is bringing South Park to their own streaming service Paramount+. The deal is set to end in 2025, and that will mark the end of South Park on HBO and the beginning of their likely new permanent home.

    Along with the news, we also have word that South Park will also air two events every year for the next six years, similar to their Post-Covid projects. Likely due to the success of their Coronavirus event. Paramount+ will also stream new episodes of the show before anyone else starting in 2024. The streaming service is gearing up to take on the big hitters like Disney and HBO in the streaming wars, and becoming the home of South Park will surely help them in that area.

    Source: Twitter

  • Paramount’s ‘Yellowstone’ Footprint Expands with New Prequel, ‘1932’, More Episodes of ‘1883’

    Paramount’s ‘Yellowstone’ Footprint Expands with New Prequel, ‘1932’, More Episodes of ‘1883’

    The story of the Dutton family will continue to be cornerstone content for Paramount +. With a fifth season of Yellowstone recently greenlit and 6666 spinoff in development, the studio revealed today that more content is on the way.

    According to an official release, 2022 will see the debut of “the next chapter” of the Yellowstone prequel 1883 and the development of an all-new prequel, 1932. Whether the next chapter of 1883 refers to a second season or simply more episodes of the current season, which was expected to be a 10-episode run concluding on February 27th, was not made clear in the announcement. The series, which stars Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Isabel May as the ancestors of Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone character, John Dutton, tells the story of how the Dutton family came to be in possession of the land which came to be the Yellowstone Ranch.

    The new prequel, 1932, will tell the tale of, presumably, the next generation of Duttons post-1883 as they deal with Westward expansion, the Great Depression and the Prohibition era.

    The new prequel order comes as fans seemingly can’t get enough of the Duttons and their story. The fourth season of Yellowstone recently finished its run and drew incredible numbers. The increased viewership led directly to the success of 1883’s first season and now it seems the Yellowstone-verse is upon us.

  • New CG Animated ‘Transformers’ Film and TV Series in Development

    New CG Animated ‘Transformers’ Film and TV Series in Development

    Paramount is going crazy, as they are announcing one project after another. We’ve known for some time that they are working on reviving the live-action Transformers franchise with the upcoming Rise of the Beasts film, which we even got some looks from behind-the-scenes, but it looks like they aren’t quite done yet. During their Earnings Call, they have revealed they are working on a CG animated feature-length film eyeing a 2024 release alongside a new TV series a year earlier.

    There’s no word what exactly the series or film will be about, and if they might even be connected. It’s surprising that with all these spinoff announcements for various projects they didn’t talk about any additional live-action projects outside of Rise of the Beasts setting up a new trilogy. They may also not have finalized any plans which is why they haven’t announced anything and are looking to evolve the series. Of course, given its roots an animated film and series makes sense to prioritize especially as they continue to grow the brand, but it is a curious observation.

    Source: Twitter

  • New ‘Beavis and Butt-head’ Revival Series Heading to Paramount+, Movie to Arrive this July

    New ‘Beavis and Butt-head’ Revival Series Heading to Paramount+, Movie to Arrive this July

    Previously announced Beavis and Butt-Head renewal is headed to Paramount+. The show was originally supposed to air on Comedy Central, but as the streaming wars ramp up, it looks like Paramount is choosing to keep it as an exclusive to subscribers. The show is currently ordered for a 9 episode return. Along with the show, a new movie is in the works and will debut this July. The new episodes are set to follow, although an exact release date is still unknown.

    The return of the classic franchise is definitely going to put a smile on a generation’s face. It’s cute that the logo still includes MTV. The design we’ve seen some time ago, but it’s still jarring to see aged-up versions of these iconic characters. It’ll be interesting to see just how meta the project might end up being, especially with how South Park approached it with its Post-Covid films.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Teen Wolf’ Movie and Spinoff Series in Development

    ‘Teen Wolf’ Movie and Spinoff Series in Development

    Today we got word that a Teen Wolf movie is in the works for Paramount+. The movie will have multiple returning cast members including Tyler Posey and Holland Roland. Along with the movie announcement, we also got a quick word that the movie will lead into an original show titled Wolf Pack that will also stream on Paramount+.

    The original series started back in 2011 and is based on a film from 1985 with the same name. Posey took on the role of the titular character and the series ran for six whole seasons. The teen drama was met with a lot of praise at the time and released just around the whole supernatural teenage angst era that was kicked off with Twilight. It’ll be interesting to see how Wolf Pack tackles the franchise and even reinvents it for a new generation.

    Source: Entertainment Weekly

  • Chris Pine and Fellow Cast In Talks to Return, New ‘Star Trek’ Film Eyeing 2022 Production Start

    Chris Pine and Fellow Cast In Talks to Return, New ‘Star Trek’ Film Eyeing 2022 Production Start

    Against all odds, it seems Chris Pine and the rest of the 2009 Star Trek cast may come aboard for another mission. Deadline is reporting the Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement star and his shipmates are in talks to reprise their roles for the next Trek film, with a production start set for late 2022. Paramount’s reported intention is to bring back Zachary Quinto as Spock, Zoe Saldana as Lieutenant Uhura, Karl Urban as Dr. Bones McCoy, Simon Pegg as Scotty, and John Cho as Sulu, alongside Pine‘s Captain James T. Kirk.

    If everyone were to return, they’d join a production helmed by WandaVision’s Matt Shakman and produced by original series director J.J. Abrams. The most recent draft of the script is being worked on by Josh Freidman and Cameron Squires, based on a draft by Lindsey Beer and Geneva Robertson-Dworet.

    Currently, all plot details are being kept a firm secret, but the film will likely continue the adventures established in the prior three installments. The past few years have seen the studio’s Star Trek plans in limbo, with potential projects from filmmakers Quintin Tarantino and Noah Hawley floating in the air after an initial attempt at a fourth film with the original cast fell apart. It was reported at the time that the franchise stalled due to conflict over pay cuts with the movie’s leading cast. Back then, the movie would have been directed by S.J. Clarkson, who went on to take a job leading Sony’s upcoming Madame Webb adaptation.

    Source: Deadline

  • ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Already in Development Ahead of Sequel’s Release

    ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Already in Development Ahead of Sequel’s Release

    It looks like Sonic’s big-screen adventures are here to stay. It’s being reported that Paramount Pictures and the Sega Corporation have begun active development on a third film in the franchise, tentatively titled Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The news comes before the upcoming sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, has even hit theaters and was revealed at the Viacom Investor Event alongside the reveal of a Knuckles spin-off series for Paramount+.

    No plot details or casting information has been made available in regards to the threequel, as the project is obviously in its earliest stages of production. Although, it seems likely Ben Schwartz would return as the title character. Haruki Satomi, CEO of Sega Corporation, had the following to say about the announcement:

    We are delighted to announce that the third Sonic theatrical film and the first live action Sonic series for Paramount+ are being actively developed…Sonic has been beloved by fans across the world for over 30 years and we look forward to continuing to bring memorable moments and experiences to them for many years to come.

    Haruki Satomi

    The first Sonic film was a surprise success, dropping in theaters just before the start of the pandemic. It quickly became the top-grossing video game adaptation of all time, making $320 million at the worldwide box office. Sonic and his friends have always inspired a passionate fanbase, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if Paramount continued to come up with projects for the characters in the future.

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 races into theaters on April 8th.

    Source: Deadline

  • ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’s First Spinoff Series to Focus on Idris Elba’s Knuckles

    ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’s First Spinoff Series to Focus on Idris Elba’s Knuckles

    There were hints that Paramount was all in on their upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog cinematic universe and they aren’t waiting for the sequel’s release, as they’ve just announced that a third film is in development as well as a spinoff focused on Idris Elba‘s Knuckles, which is heading to Paramount+. It’ll be the first live-action spinoff series and is eyeing a 2023 launch. The wording on this being the “first” is curious and who knows what they might already be actively working on.

    This is quite unexpected, as Knuckles is highlighted primarily as an antagonist in the upcoming film. There’s also the question of what they might be focusing on, such as either taking inspiration from his game spinoff meeting Team Chaotix. Otherwise, we may also use this to explore the Echidna tribe that was heavily focused on in the first film’s opening. Perhaps it’ll set up the next sequel by exploring Master Emerald’s ties to Chaos.

    Who knows how the upcoming third entry will end and it may set up the sequel that’s already eyeing a release next year. If the franchise continues to grow, we may be able to expect more spinoffs in-between cinematic releases. Paramount certainly seems excited about further exploring the franchise if they go out of their way to say Knuckles is the first.

    Source: Deadline