There are few actors who are so iconic they can be the voice of a character in a children’s show of the 80s and go on to perform the same character almost forty years later in a big budget movie version. That, however, is exactly what Peter Cullen has done and still is doing as he reprises his role of Optimus Prime in the upcomingTransformers: Rise of the Beastsmovie. If you are looking for a secure job in Hollywood, then it doesn’t get any more so than this....

Universal Pictures has revealed IMAX posters forPacific Rim Uprising, which offer colorful looks at three of the new Jaegers who will be squaring off against the Kaiju monsters. These Jaegers are Bracer Phoenix, which brandishes a “centrifugal vortex cannon,” Guardian Bravo, seen with its unique weapon known as the Elec-16 Arc Whip, andGypsy Avenger, a new and improved version of Gypsy Danger from the originalPacific Rimmovie. These one-sheets will be on display during IMAX screenings ofPacific Rim Uprisingwhen it hits theaters next month....

Alan Ritchson’sname has recently been floated as a potential contender to don the cape and cowl of Batman in the DC Universe. With the actor’s penchant for action-packed roles and a physique that seems tailor-made for Gotham’s protector, the buzz around Ritchson stepping into the Batcave has only intensified. This surge in speculation comes hot on the heels of his successful stint as the titular character in Prime Video’sReacher, where his portrayal of Jack Reacher has garnered acclaim and showcased his ability to lead a franchise....

Richard Dreyfussis a veteran actor in Hollywood, who is mostly known by allSteven Spielberg fanatics. He debuted at the age of 15 in the TV productionIn Mama’s House.With over five decades in his acting career, he has starred in avariety of moviesand made his way up the ladder of fame early on, while other starting actors were struggling. This leading actor is most notably known for his role in the 1973 hit movieAmerican Graffiti, for which he bagged a Bafta Awards nomination....

Norman Reedus and Michelle Rodriguez star in Robert Rodriguez’s new Virtual Reality projectThe Limit. The VR action movie has just released a trailer, and it looks beyond intense as the viewer is brought into the plot of the movie. The VR technology allows the viewer to star alongside Rodriguez and Reedus, as they escape from burning airplanes and get into bloody bar room brawls. Robert Rodriguez teamed with STX to makeThe Limit, and the studio claims that it’s the “most widely distributed” paid VR movie to date....

DidThe Megnot do it for you? Have you always thought that more shark movies should also celebrate Christmas and be released far in advance of the holiday season? Well, then you’re in luck. SyFy is debuting a movie calledSanta Jawswhich is, in addition to being a real movie that has been made already and isn’t in any way made up, is the Christmas shark movie you’ve been waiting for. That may be something you didn’t know you needed but rest assured, it’s coming and very, very soon....

Cameras are rolling on the second season ofSeverance, and with new episodes in the works comes the addition of eight new cast members. PerTHR,Gwendoline Christie(Game of Thrones,Lucifer) has joined the show’s ensemble series, landing her next series role ahead of the launch ofWednesdayon Netflix next month. Other newcomers to the cast include Bob Balaban (The French Dispatch), Robby Benson (Beauty and the Beast), Stefano Carannante, John Noble (Fringe), Olafur Darri Olafsson (The Tourist), Alia Shawkat (The Old Man), and Merritt Wever (Nurse Jackie)....

Paramount has released the first poster forSonic the Hedgehog. This marks the first time that we have seen the titular character, and there are some key differences to thevideo games. A Sonic movie has been talked about for decades, going as far back as the mid-1990s, but it’s probably a good thing that it wasn’t made back then. It would have more than likely suffered the same fate as theSuper Mario Bros....

Earlier today, we got the first exciting teaser forStar Wars: Episode VIII, which shows Luke Skywalker and Rey meeting for the first time, as writer-directorRian Johnsonwatched on from behind the camera. Now, we have a series of Tweets and Instagrams from the cast and the filmmaker himself. The sequel toStar Wars: The Force Awakensis officially shooting, and the first day of filming has wrapped! Star Wars: Episode VIIIis in production at Pinewood Studios in London....

Another massive blow has been dealt to the movie business in 2020. Disney has shuffled around its release calendar, moving some of the few major releases left on the calendar well into 2021. Among the biggest changes is Steven Spielberg’sWest Side Storyremake, which has now been delayed a full year. As a result, there are even fewer big releases coming down the pipeline to help bring much-needed business to theaters....

There may not be any official plans at this time at Warner Bros. to release the “Ayer Cut,” but oneSuicide Squadstar is hoping that it happens. Famously, or perhaps infamously, Leto was featured briefly as the Joker in the originalSuicide Squadmovie directed by David Ayer in 2016. The movie was widely criticized upon its release, and likeJustice League, Ayer insists this is because his original cut was drastically altered at the request of the studio....

Sydney Sweeneyis trading her short-lived superhero suit for boxing gloves inan upcoming untitled biopic about one of the most legendary female boxers in sports history. Although theEuphoriaactress is no stranger to transforming herself for an acting role, this will be perhapsher most unrecognizable character yet. Sweeney puts on some muscle and sports a new hairstyle in hopes of capturing the essence of Christy Martin, the woman well-known for putting women’s boxing on the global map....

In somewhat surprising news,The Last of Usvideo game voice actor Merle Dandridge will reprise her role for the upcoming TV series adaptation in the works at HBO. Developed by game creator Neil Druckmann andChernobylcreator Craig Mazin, the series is said to be a rather faithful adaptation of the award-winning video game. Several cast members have already been announced, but Dandridge is the first to be reprising a role originally portrayed in the game....