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TV/StreamingPunky BrewsterNBC Peacock is doing a continuation series from the 80s kids sitcom. Soleil Moon Frye is returning and Freddie Prinze Jr will be opposite her in the Multi-cam sitcom.https://deadline.com/2019/10/freddie-prinze-jr-punky-brewster-pilot-nbcu-peacock-streamer-recurring-1202767179/
Adventure TimeHBO Max has ordered 4 hour long specials of the show for their streaming platform. They are going to be called Adventure Time: Distant Lands.https://deadline.com/2019/10/hbo-max-brings-back-adventure-time-with-four-specials-from-cartoon-network-studios-1202766960/
NBC ESportsJohnny Galeki is set to executive produce The Squad, an eSports comedy. https://deadline.com/2019/10/nbc-buys-esports-comedy-the-squad-from-anthony-del-broccolo-johnny-galecki-1202766369/
FoundationThe Asimov books are going to AppleTV. This we know, but now that it is getting closer to release moves are being made. Lee Pace and Jared Harris have been cast in 2 of the lead roles (presumably for just the first season). Pace will be the current emperor “Brother Day,” and Harris will be Hari Seldon, a mathematician who predicts the fall of the empire.https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/lee-pace-jared-harris-apple-isaac-asimov-series-foundation-1203378841/
Jeph LoebTHR is now reporting that Loeb is, in fact, headed out at Marvel TV. He is expected to officially make the announcement by Thanksgiving.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/marvel-tv-topper-jeph-loeb-exit-1247867?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=THR%20Breaking%20News_now_2019-10-22%2010:52:37_lgoldberg&utm_term=hollywoodreporter_breakingnews
MoviesHocus Pocus 2The Sanderson sisters are getting a sequel. The movie has been in something of development limbo for some time, and is now picking up steam. Jen D’Angelo has been hired to pen the script that will now be headed to Disney+ instead of theaters. Collider claims that the studio will also be attempting to bring back Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy to reprise their roles form the original movie.https://collider.com/hocus-pocus-2-disney-plus-writer-jen-dangelo/
PinnochioRobert Zemeckis is in talks to direct the Disney live-action adaptation.https://variety.com/2019/film/news/robert-zemeckis-pinocchio-disney-1203246886/
Rumor MillThe BatmanMatt Reeves is eyeing potential penguins. The rumored front runner is Elijah Wood.
Batman Arkham LegacyIs THIS the WB Montreal game that has been kicking around for so long? Playable “Bat-Family”??
InhumansMCU rebooting the franchise with Vin Diesel in talks to play Black Bolt. Anson Mount wouldn’t mind taking another stab at the character though.
HawkeyeJeremy Renner is being rumored to have been fired from the Disney+ show because of his personal issues as of late.
Star Wars: TROSThere have been some MAJOR leeks in the Disney camp. Some of which Disney is taking action against, confirming the fact that they are indeed leaks.
Batman BeyondWB is rumored to be seriously considering a Batman Beyond movie with Michael Keaton at Bruce.
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