Sizzling Samachar : ‘Smile’ sequel in development; ‘Dodgeball’ sequel in development; Bob Marley biopic has a title; Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 changes release date

Welcome to another episode of Sizzling Samachar, your daily dose of entertainment news. I'm your host Nikhil.

‘Smile’ sequel in development

Paramount Pictures has announced that the sequel to the hit 2022 horror film Smile is in development. The studio made the announcement during their CinemaCon presentation. The original film starred Sosie Bacon, Kyle Gallner, and Jessie T. Usher in lead roles and was directed by Parker Finn. Further details about the sequel have been kept under wraps but going by the first film, we're sure this one is going to be equally spine-chilling!

‘Dodgeball’ sequel in development

Vince Vaughn is set to reprise his role as Peter LaFleur in the sequel to the hit 2004 comedy Dodgeball. While a director is yet to be attached to the project, Jordan VanDina has been confirmed as the screenwriter. The original film narrated the tale of a rag-tag group of gym members and their gym owners who decide to enter a dodgeball competition. The film featured an ensemble cast of Ben Stiller, Justin Long, Alan Tudyk, Jason Bateman, and Christine Taylor, and it remains to be seen how many of the original cast will return for the sequel.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 changes release date

Tom Cruise’s highly-anticipated latest entry into the Mission: Impossible franchise has changed its release. The first part of the eighth instalment titled Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 will now release a couple of days earlier on the 12th of July, 2023. Filming for the second part of Dead Reckoning is already underway with Christopher McQuarrie returning as the film's director.

Bob Marley biopic has a title

Kingsley Ben-Adir, best known for his take on Malcolm X in the film One Night in Miami… is set to essay the role of legendary reggae singer Bob Marley. The film has been in development for some time and it has finally landed a title. Set for a theatrical release on January 12, 2024, the biopic has been titled Bob Marley: One Love. The news was announced at CinemaCon by Paramount Studios.

Avatar the Last Airbender film release date announced

Avatar the Last Airbender, the universally-acclaimed animated series is set to continue its story with a sequel. In a joint production with Nickelodeon Animation, Avatar Studios, and Paramount, the film will tell the story of Avatar Aang and his friends in a magical world ravaged by war. The film will likely be set during the events of the animated series and its sequel series The Legend of Korra. The animated feature will release on October 10, 2025.

Christopher Robin R-rated series announced

R-rated reiterations of classic children’s cartoons are gaining a cult following after the release of the slasher Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, an unconventional take on the friendly animated bear, Winnie the Pooh. A new R-rated series has been announced by Boat Rocker Studios which will focus on Winnie the Pooh’s best friend Christopher Robin. However, unlike the low-budget slasher flick, the new series titled Christopher Robin will tell the story of a New Yorker who speaks with animals while experiencing drug-induced hallucinations. Charlie Kesslering will pen the script for the project Shrek 2 and Sausage Party producer, Conrad Vernon, will serve as the executive producer of the series.

Donald Sutherland roped in for Yellowstone spin-off

Veteran Hollywood star Donald Sutherland is the latest addition to Taylor Sheridan’s evergrowing Yellowstone universe. Even though the critically-acclaimed series is mired in controversy following the alleged stand-off between Yellowstone star Kevin Costner and Sheridan, the universe continues to expand with big names attached to various spin-offs. Sutherland will essay the role of Judge Isaac Parker in the upcoming spin-off series, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, which is based on the legendary black lawmen in the wild west. The titular character will be played by David Oyelowo, and the series will follow his life in law enforcement as the first black Deputy U.S. Marshal.

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