The world of sci-fi thrillers is buzzing with excitement as Cynthia Erivo and Michael Bay may be collaborating on a new film, Saturation Point. Meanwhile, the enigmatic public domain horror movies are making a comeback, and Ivanna Sakhno is sharing her aspirations for M3GAN 3.0. Plus, there’s much to anticipate with the upcoming episode of Revival. Spoilers ahead!
Saturation Point: A Sci-Fi Adventure
According to Deadline, Universal and Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes have joined forces with Cynthia Erivo’s production company, Edith’s Daughter, to adapt Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Saturation Point. The story follows Dr. Jasmine Marks, who embarks on a perilous search and rescue mission in a treacherous rainforest known as ‘The Zone.’ This inhospitable expanse proves more dangerous than anticipated, revealing that not all intelligent life forms are human. The involvement of Bay and Erivo as actors remains uncertain, but their production roles are confirmed.
The Future of the DCU
In a recent chat with Pay Or Wait (via Superhero Hype), director James Gunn teased the live-action debut of Nubia in the DCU, hinting at exciting developments soon.
“I’m very aware of Nubia. Yes, we are very much talking about that. I want to have all sorts of people represented in the DCU. And, yeah, you might be happy in the not-too-distant future.”
FELIX: A New Kind of Vampire Comedy
As reported by Bloody-Disgusting, director Demián Rugna is set to helm a new vampire comedy titled FELIX: A Complex Puzzle. This unique narrative revolves around Omin, a hard-partying vampire playboy, who finds himself in a sticky situation after a night of debauchery leads to his presumed death. As he awakens disoriented and missing body parts, he seeks the help of vampire bounty hunters worldwide, while Felix, a hypochondriac night tour guide, unknowingly becomes part of this bizarre adventure.
Minnie’s Midnight Massacre: Horror Meets Nostalgia
In another exciting development, Deadline announced that filming has concluded for Minnie’s Midnight Massacre, an innovative horror spin on the beloved character. Produced by minds from Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, the film stars Hannah Hueston, following Minnie Mouse on a revenge-fueled spree against her childhood bullies.
Predator: Badlands
In a recent interview, director Dan Trachtenberg unveiled intriguing details about the main Predator in Badlands, named Dek. He describes Dek as “the runt of his litter” and anticipates that audiences will resonate with him.
“He’s a thing of few words, pretty blunt. He cuts straight to the point. Literally and figuratively. It’s about seeing everything through his eyes, making him a compelling character.”
M3GAN 3.0: Expanding Genres
In a conversation with Screen Rant, actress Ivanna Sakhno expressed her eagerness for the M3GAN franchise to explore new genres in future installments.
“The M3GAN Universe seems to take a new genre every time they’re making a new film. Who knows? Perhaps it will turn into a romantic comedy or a love story.”
Revival: Upcoming Episode Insights
Finally, Spoiler TV recently teased images from this week’s episode “Run Along Little Lamb” in Revival. This episode promises a thrilling narrative as Em’s memories lead to a violent reckoning with significant ramifications.
A new mandate targets Revivers as Em’s memories spark a violent reckoning with brutal costs.
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