Hollywood Headlines: Powell Runs, Superman Soars, & Titans Take Shape – Your July 29th Entertainment Update
Here’s your daily dose of entertainment news, covering everything from blockbuster box office updates to exciting renewals and a chilling new horror trailer. We’ll break down latest developments,offering insights into what these stories mean for you,a movie and TV enthusiast.
Blockbuster Action & Sci-Fi
“The Running Man” - A Fresh Start. Glen Powell is gearing up to take on iconic role in Edgar Wright’s reimagining of ”The Running Man.” A recently released image shows Powell, as Ben Richards, literally running – on treadmill, highlighting film’s premise of a desperate man competing in deadly televised game to save his family. Expect this high-octane thriller to hit theaters this fall.
“Superman” Breaks Records. James Gunn’s “Superman” is proving to be a massive success. It’s projected to surpass zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel” as highest-grossing “Superman” film domestically, exceeding $291 million. While worldwide numbers currently stand at $503.6 million (with $214 million overseas), it’s still trailing “Man of Steel’s” $379 million international haul from 2013.
Superhero & Comic Book Developments
“Teen Titans” – Script Shuffle Explained. Confusion surrounding “Teen Titans” film has been cleared up by DC Studios chief James Gunn. Writer Ana Nogueira was temporarily reassigned to prioritize completing script for new “Wonder Woman” movie, but is now expected to return to “Teen Titans” project.
Television News & Renewals
“The Gilded Age” – A Fourth Season Confirmed. HBO has officially renewed Julian Fellowes’ critically acclaimed period drama, “The Gilded Age,” for fourth season. This renewal comes even before current third season has finished airing, a testament to show’s growing popularity and remarkable viewership gains - up 20% from last season.
Horror & Independent Films
“Silent Night, Deadly Night” – A New Chapter of Fear. Cineverse has released teaser trailer for unrated reboot of controversial Christmas horror franchise, “Silent Night, Deadly Night.” This new take promises to deliver holiday… fear, following a young man with traumatic past who decides to spread some terror.
Starring: Rohan Campbell, Ruby Modine, Mark Acheson, David Lawrence Brown, and David Tomlinson.
Directed by: Mike P. Nelson.
Release Date: December 12th in cinemas.
image of “Silent Night, Deadly Night” Teaser Trailer
This is just a snapshot of latest happenings in entertainment world. Stay tuned for more updates as they develop.
Sources:
Empire Online – The Running Man
THR - Superman Box Office
THR – Teen Titans Script
* THR – the Gilded Age Renewal
