The Last Witch Hunter is getting a sequel a decade after its initial release, with Vin Diesel set to reprise his role as Kaulder and Michael Caine also expected to return as Dolan.[1] Lionsgate and Diesel's One Race Films are collaborating on the project, with Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group chair, Adam Fogelson, noting the film's enduring popularity across various platforms as a key reason for greenlighting a sequel.[1] Fogelson also expressed excitement about advancements in filmmaking technology allowing for a more ambitious scale for the sequel.[1]The Last Witch Hunter is getting a sequel a decade after its initial release, with Vin Diesel set to reprise his role as Kaulder and Michael Caine also expected to return as Dolan.[1] Lionsgate and Diesel's One Race Films are collaborating on the project, with Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group chair, Adam Fogelson, noting the film's enduring popularity across various platforms as a key reason for greenlighting a sequel.[1] Fogelson also expressed excitement about advancements in filmmaking technology allowing for a more ambitious scale for the sequel.

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Bryan Fuller's debut feature film, Dust Bunny, reunites him with Hannibal star Mads Mikkelsen and also features Sigourney Weaver. The film's trailer showcases a "lush surreality" and an original concept where a ten-year-old girl, Aurora, hires her mysterious hitman neighbor (Mikkelsen) to kill the monster she believes ate her family. The official synopsis reveals the neighbor suspects assassins targeting him may be responsible for Aurora's parents' disappearance, leading him to protect her from an onslaught of attackers while grappling with the reality of monsters. Dust Bunny is set to be released in theaters on December 5.

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LEGO and Star Trek have announced their first-ever partnership for official LEGO sets, a development made possible after Star Trek's previous rights deal with Bluebrixx ended last year.[1] A teaser video for the collaboration showed a mini-figure of Captain Picard beaming into a Transporter room, leading to speculation that the first set might be a Next Generation collectible, possibly the Enterprise.[1] This partnership comes after LEGO recently released its largest and most expensive Star Wars set, a $1,000 Death Star collectible.[1] The article suggests that this collaboration will likely lead to many sets, spanning decades of Star Trek characters, shows, movies, and moments.

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YouTube will stream all five *Twilight* films for free on Lionsgate's official *Twilight* YouTube channel from September 7 at noon Pacific time until September 14 at 11:59 PM PT. This offers an alternative for fans who cannot attend the theatrical marathon celebration or have health reasons preventing them from going to a theater. The initiative marks twenty years since the first *Twilight* book was released.

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The article from Nerdist.com announces the teaser trailer for "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," the third film in Rian Johnson's franchise. This installment reportedly features a Gothic vibe and a darker story compared to its predecessors. The plot involves Detective Benoit Blanc investigating the death of Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin), a charismatic holy man, who is found dead shortly after entering a stone-encased room.

The cast includes Josh O'Connor as Jud Duplenticy, Glenn Close as Martha Delacroix, Thomas Haden Church as Samson Holt, Kerry Washington as Vera Draven, Daryl McCormack as Cy Draven, Jeremy Renner as Nat Sharp, Andrew Scott as Lee Ross, Cailee Spaeny as Simone Vivane, and Mila Kunis as police chief Geraldine Scott.

"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" is scheduled for release in select theaters on November 26, before its Netflix debut on December 12.

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The article discusses "Lucas Wars," a new graphic novel that delves into the tumultuous and often challenging production of the original Star Wars film. The book, written by Laurent Hopman and illustrated by Renaud Roche, is based on extensive research, including biographies, anecdotes, and interviews with the cast and crew. It portrays George Lucas as a determined yet stressed visionary battling against studio skepticism, technical difficulties, and an over-budget, behind-schedule production.

Key aspects highlighted include:

• Lucas's Vision vs. Reality: The graphic novel emphasizes the stark contrast between Lucas's grand vision for a space opera and the practical struggles of bringing it to life with limited resources and the nascent special effects technology of the time.
• Production Hell: It covers the numerous setbacks, such as malfunctioning droids, a chaotic shooting schedule in Tunisia, the struggle to create convincing visual effects at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), and the studio's lack of faith in the project.
• The Team's Efforts: The narrative acknowledges the crucial contributions of various individuals, including producer Gary Kurtz, editor Marcia Lucas (who significantly shaped the film's pacing), and the dedicated but often exhausted crew.
• Historical Accuracy and Tone: The article notes that while the graphic novel is a dramatization, it aims for historical accuracy in depicting the events and the emotional toll on Lucas. It captures the spirit of a passion project teetering on the brink of disaster before ultimately becoming a cultural phenomenon.

Overall, "Lucas Wars" offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Star Wars, despite all odds, came to be, emphasizing the perseverance required to turn a groundbreaking idea into a cinematic reality.

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Darth Vader's lightsaber, wielded by David Prowse in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi," was sold for $3.9 million at a Propstore auction on September 4, 2025. This sale set a new record for the highest price ever paid for a "Star Wars" prop at auction. The auction also featured other notable sales, including Harrison Ford's whip from "Indiana Jones" and Patrick Stewart's Ressikan flute from "Star Trek: The Next Generation".

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James Gunn has announced that the second season of "Peacemaker" will serve as a direct prequel to his upcoming Superman sequel, "Man of Tomorrow," which is set to release in summer 2027[1]. Gunn clarified this connection on social media, indicating that the events of "Peacemaker" season 2 will lead "directly" into the Superman film[1]. The article speculates that this direct link, especially given "Peacemaker" season two's rumored parallel dimension storyline, could mean that other DCU projects released between "Peacemaker" and "Man of Tomorrow" might be more standalone[1].

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Tom Holland is reportedly seeking out fan ideas from the internet for the upcoming "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" movie and then pitching these suggestions to Marvel and Sony. The article expresses concern about this approach, citing past negative experiences with fan-driven ideas in other franchises. While acknowledging Holland's good intentions, the author suggests that direct fan input into movie making can often lead to undesirable outcomes.

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The article discusses the trailer for the film "Die, My Love," starring Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence. In the movie, they portray Grace and Jackson, a married couple who relocate from New York City to Montana with their new baby, seeking a quieter life. However, this move negatively impacts Grace's mental well-being, leading to a potentially dangerous shift in their marriage. The film, which garnered attention at Cannes earlier this year, is set to be released in theaters on November 7.

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