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Dan is a huge fan of Star Wars, Disney, Jurassic Park, Ghostbusters and Harry Potter, and has written for numerous entertainment websites.

‘James Bond’ Reboot Casts 30-Year-Old Actor as the New 007

James Bond in the "007: First Light" trailer

Industry chatter points to a significant age shift for the next James Bond on the big screen, as Variety recently reported that Amazon MGM and the film’s producers are reportedly narrowing their search to British actors who have yet to hit their 30th birthday. Three performers are rumored to be in consideration: Jacob Elordi (Saltburn), Tom Holland (Spider-Man: No Way Home), ...

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Daniel Craig Replaced as James Bond, as New 007 Actor Named

James Bond in the dark in the "007 First Light" trailer

James Bond is about to be rebooted twice — but one of those reboots is set to reach audiences long before the other. While Amazon MGM’s untitled Bond film from Denis Villeneuve (Dune: Part Two) and Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) moves quietly through development, IO Interactive is busy preparing “007 First Light”, a new video game that will put players ...

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‘Jurassic Park’ Simulator Experience Arriving This Year

The Lagoon in 'Jurassic World'

The world of Jurassic Park is about to take flight — literally — with the introduction of “Jurassic World: Archipelago” for “Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024”. In partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, developer Orbx has built a licensed add-on that features Isla Nublar, Isla Sorna, and the remaining islands of the fictional Cinco Muertes chain from the films, along with ...

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Upcoming ‘James Bond 007’ Reboot Opts for Diverse Casting Over Tradition

Daniel Craig as James Bond in 'No Time to Die'

The next James Bond film is officially underway, with Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049, Dune, Dune: Part Two) at the helm and Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) on writing duties. However, alongside the project, the 007 franchise is preparing another major reboot. “007 First Light”, developed by IO Interactive, is an upcoming third-person action-adventure that will serve as an origin story ...

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‘Jurassic Park’ Gets Brand-New, Adult-Themed Short Film

The T-Rex roaring in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'

A new Jurassic Park animated film has arrived online, and it’s a lot darker than Netflix’s Jurassic World: Chaos Theory. The latest short comes from the YouTube channel InGen 2D and gives plenty of food for thought about the future of the iconic Jurassic franchise. While the live-action sequel Jurassic World Rebirth is currently storming through theaters, and though the ...

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Amazon MGM May Have Quietly Revealed the New James Bond Actor

A brown folder labeled "CONFIDENTIAL" and "SECRET INTELLIGENCE SERVICE" lies on a desk, secured with a black elastic band; a label reads "Bond, James Bond. Taken from the "007 First Light" trailer

With IO Interactive’s “007 First Light” on the horizon and Amazon MGM’s film reboot in development, it’s possible the next James Bond might come from the world of gaming. “First Light”, an upcoming third-person action-adventure game, features a brand-new actor in the role of 007. While the studio hasn’t confirmed his identity, many believe it’s Patrick Gibson — best known for ...

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New ‘Harry Potter’ Series Cast Lord Voldemort, Gets First Official Teaser

Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley looking shocked

As HBO moves forward with its long-anticipated Harry Potter television series, the cast list continues to expand. John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore, with Nick Frost cast as Hagrid and Paapa Essiedu taking on the role of Severus Snape. The lead trio includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. One ...

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‘The Land Before Time’ Reboot Could Relaunch IP, Dethroning ‘Jurassic’ as the Biggest Dinosaur Franchise

Littlefoot shocked in 'The Land Before Time'

The Land Before Time is being brought back from extinction. While the beloved 1988 animated film The Land Before Time has remained untouched by official remakes for decades, a new fan-made project titled Littlefoot is showing what a modern-day revival could look like—and why it might be the franchise’s most pivotal moment since its original release. Joey Lever, a British ...

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‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Unlikely To Capture Same Success on Streaming

The D-Rex roaring in red light in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'

Jurassic World Rebirth might have brought in more than $700 million worldwide, but that box office number doesn’t tell the full story. Now, the film is reportedly arriving on digital platforms—but not everyone will be  rushing to hit play. According to When to Stream, the latest Jurassic entry is expected to land on premium video-on-demand this Tuesday, August 5. While Universal ...

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