Former ‘Doctor Who’ Showrunner Says the BBC ‘Can’t Afford’ the Series
Zak Penn confirms Ready Player 2 is still in development. Two new horror movies tackle tennis and titanoboas. The Jimmy Olsen/Gorilla Grodd show casts someone named “Sandra”— and it isn’t Lady Shiva.
- ▪Zak Penn confirms Ready Player 2 is still in development.
- ▪Two new horror movies tackle tennis and titanoboas.
- ▪The Jimmy Olsen/Gorilla Grodd show casts someone named “Sandra”— and it isn’t Lady Shiva.
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Zak Penn confirms Ready Player 2 is still in development. Two new horror movies tackle tennis and titanoboas. The Jimmy Olsen/Gorilla Grodd show casts someone named “Sandra”— and it isn’t Lady Shiva. Also, don’t expect to learn who’s playing the next James Bond before “the end of the year,” according to producer Amy Pascal. If at first you don’t succeed, Mr. Kidd… try, try again, Mr. Wint! It’s Morning Spoilers! Bond 26 During a recent interview with Deadline, producer Amy Pascal stated it’s a “good bet” the next actor to play James Bond will be announced sometime around “the end of the year.” I would say the end of the year is a good bet. We are being really, really methodical. Having worked with Barbara Broccoli at the studio, I mean, Daniel Craig is a hard act to follow.
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