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Johnny Depp is Scrooge in Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol

During Paramount Pictures' CinemaCon presentation, Johnny Depp took the stage to officially confirm he is playing the miserable, poor-hating Ebenezer Scrooge in Ti West's upcoming fantasy film Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol. Slated to release on November 13, the revealed footage showcased a haggard Depp delivering his classic "Humbug" lines before being visited by surprisingly terrifying and haunting specters who try to scare him into becoming a decent person.

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New Star Trek Movie Confirmed

Paramount Pictures reconfirmed its commitment to the Star Trek franchise at CinemaCon by officially announcing a new film is in the works. Directed and written by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves), the upcoming movie will serve as a fresh start, totally unconnected from previous cinematic iterations. Judging by the creative team, the new film is expected to take the sci-fi universe on a slightly more comedic, less serious journey.

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Street Fighter CinemaCon Footage

Paramount Pictures brought heavy-hitting retro action to CinemaCon by showcasing exclusive new footage for the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie, hitting theaters on October 16. Introduced by director Kiato Sakurai and the cast, the 90s-soaked preview featured Eric Andre as tournament announcer Don Sauvage, Chun-Li beating up Ryu while explaining her job of finding lost champions, and a hilarious scene of Ken sadly singing 4 Non Blondes' "What's Going On?" at a bar.

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Top Gun 3 is Happening

Paramount officially confirmed at CinemaCon that Top Gun 3 is happening and a script is currently in the works. Following the massive critical and commercial success of Top Gun: Maverick, the studio officially presented the film as in development, meaning star Tom Cruise and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are expected to return to the danger zone for Pete "Maverick" Mitchell's next high-flying adventure.

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Masters of the Universe 20 Minutes of Early Scenes

In a massive show of confidence, Amazon MGM Studios screened an unprecedented 20 minutes of early scenes from the live-action Masters of the Universe film at CinemaCon. Presented by director Travis Knight and stars Nicholas Galitzine (Prince Adam) and Camila Mendes (Teela), the footage showcased an epic, action-packed sequence where Prince Adam is trapped in an Earth police car during a gridlocked freeway traffic jam before being violently attacked by Beast Man, just before Teela arrives to save him.

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Call of Duty Live-Action Film Date

Paramount Pictures officially announced that a live-action film adaptation of the blockbuster video game franchise Call of Duty will hit theaters on June 30, 2028. Driven by writer, director, and producer Peter Berg alongside collaborator Taylor Sheridan, the creative team stated their goal is to perfectly capture the authenticity of the games while delivering an expansive, epic scope worthy of a summer blockbuster.

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 Scary Movie New Trailer

Paramount brought huge, NSFW laughs to CinemaCon with a brand-new trailer for the revived Scary Movie parody franchise, hitting theaters on June 5. The sequel reunites classic fan-favorite cast members Marlon Wayans (Shorty), Shawn Wayans (Ray), Anna Faris (Cindy), and Regina Hall (Brenda). The trailer features hilarious modern horror parodies, including Ghostface using the tea-cup hypnosis trick from Get Out to send Shorty into a "sunken place" that just ends up making him high.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Teaser Footage

Paramount sped into CinemaCon with an early teaser for Sonic the Hedgehog 4, arriving in theaters on March 19, 2027. The brief footage showed Sonic wearing a rubber duck float, Knuckles running toward chaos, and Amy Rose adorably wielding her signature hammer. The biggest reveal, however, was the confirmed return of Jim Carrey's Dr. Robotnik, whose humorous comeback heavily hints that the former villain might be acting as an unlikely hero and leading Sonic's team this time around.

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Amazon MGM Has Not Yet Cast James Bond

During Amazon MGM Studios' CinemaCon presentation, Film Head Courtenay Valenti addressed the endless rumors regarding the iconic role of 007 by officially confirming that the next James Bond has not yet been cast. Emphasizing the immense legacy of the character, Valenti explained that the studio is not taking the responsibility lightly and is taking its time to ensure they get the casting absolutely right before sharing any major news.

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Highlander First Footage at CinemaCon

Amazon MGM Studios debuted the first action-packed footage for its highly anticipated Highlander reboot, directed by Chad Stahelski (John Wick). Henry Cavill, who stars as the immortal sword-master Connor MacLeod, introduced the footage via a video message from the film's set in Scotland. The preview showcased stylish, John Wick-esque sword fights and confirmed MacLeod's origins, with the character stating he was born in 1518. The footage also revealed Dave Bautista as the villainous Kurgan and teased a massive, time-spanning showdown that ended with the iconic catchphrase: "There can be only one."

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