Sizzling samachar: Aamir Khan’s next film scheduled to release in December 2024; 'The Nun II' first look teaser released; Peacock announces 'Jurassic Park' animated LEGO special

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Aamir Khan’s next film scheduled to release in December 2024

Infamous for spending years in completing a film, Bollywood’s ‘perfectionist’ Aamir Khan has confirmed that his next film will release in December 2024. The veteran actor was last seen in the Forrest Gump remake L gaal Singh Chaddha in 2022. Details regarding the actor’s upcoming film have been kept under wraps. However, it has been revealed that the film will be released on the 20th of December, 2024, and it will clash with Akshay Kumar’s Welcome To The Jungle – the third film in the Welcome franchise. Co-incidentally, another Aamir Khan film, Taare Zameen Par, locked horns at the box office with the first Welcome film in 2007.

'The Nun II' first look teaser released

The sequel to the 2018 hit horror film The Nun is set to release next month. Titled, The Nun II, the film will feature the return of the terrifying demonic nun Valak as she goes on a killing spree. The film is a spin-off of The Conjuring franchise and it will be the fifth instalment. Taissa Farmiga will reprise her role as Sister Irene. The actress is coincidentally the younger sister of The Conjuring lead actress Vera Farmiga. The plot will be set four years after the events of the first film and will revolve around Sister Irene’s next encounter with Valak at a boarding school in France. The Nun II will hit theatres on 7 September 2023.

Peacock announces 'Jurassic Park' animated LEGO special

Steven Speilberg’s iconic film, Jurassic Park, is turning 30 this year and to commemorate its anniversary, Peacock is releasing a LEGO animated special. It will be a comedic reimagination of the iconic film. While further details are yet to be announced, it has been revealed that it will be an unofficial retelling of the 1993 film. The official poster for the upcoming project was released by Peacock through social media and it is expected to premiere on the platform later this year. The special is expected to be released on JioCinema in India.

David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ starring Michael Fassbender releases first trailer

Fans demanding a third season of David Fincher’s Mindhunter fear that their demands have fallen on deaf ears at Netflix. However, Netflix has collaborated with Fincher for a new feature film, which has been in development for nearly 16 years. The acclaimed filmmaker, who is best known for helming iconic films such as Fight Club, Se7en, and Gone Girl, is set to release his next thriller. Titled, The Killer, the film stars Michael Fassbender in the lead, with supporting roles played by Charles Parnell, Arliss Howard, Sophie Charlotte, and Tilda Swinton. The film revolves around an assassin who is forced to battle his enemies as well as his own inner demons. The Killer is a pulsating action film and a psychological thriller. The Killer will premiere at the Venice Film Festival on 3rd September and will premiere on Netflix on 10th November 2023. It will also receive a limited theatrical release in the US on the 27th of October, a couple of weeks prior to its Netflix release.

'The Idol' cancelled by HBO after one season

After being panned by both critics and audiences, The Idol has been cancelled by HBO after just one season. The series came under intense scrutiny for its alleged glorification of abuse and exploitation of women in the music industry. Helmed by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, the series stars Lily-Rose Depp and singer Abel Tesfaye, who is popularly known as The Weeknd, in lead roles. The Idol tells the story of the complicated and toxic relationship between a pop star, played by Depp, and a mysterious club owner played by Tesfaye. The Idol is available to stream on JioCinema.

John Wick director to helm ‘Highlander’ reboot headlined by Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill lost the roles of both Superman and The Witcher in the space of a few months, much to the displeasure of the vocal fans of both franchises. However, it appears the fan-favourite British star could soon be headlining another iconic franchise. Apart from being linked to the currently-vacant James Bond role, the actor announced earlier this year that he will be starring in a Warhammer 40,000 adaptation. According to the latest reports, Cavill will headline a reboot film of the iconic Highlander franchise. The film will be helmed by John Wick director Chad Stahelski. The filmmaker has promised that he will incorporate familiar characters from the original films and the spinoff TV series in his upcoming film.

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