James Gunn Has a Simple Update on the ‘Batman, Part II’ Script

Michael Douglas probably won’t return to the MCU (or to much acting, at all). AMC’s axed sci-fi comedy Demassus has been rescued by Tubi. Plus, Noah Hawley knows where Alien: Earth is all leading to. Spoilers, away!

The MCU

During his recent appearance at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival (via Variety), Michael Douglas confirmed he’s semi-retired from acting and will not likely return as Hank Pym in the MCU.

I have not worked since 2022 purposefully because I realized I had to stop. had been working pretty hard for almost 60 years, and I did not want to be one of those people who dropped dead on the set. I have no real intentions of going back. I say I’m not retired because if something special came up, I’d go back, but otherwise, no.

The Batman, Part II

James Gunn answered, “It’s great!” when asked by Screen Rant if he’s finally read the long-awaited script for The Batman, Part II at the red carpet premiere of Superman.

I Know What You Did Last Summer

The cast of the new I Know What You Did Last Summer recently discussed their thoughts on the franchise with Fandango.

Together

Alison Brie and Dave Franco share their photo album in a new teaser for Together.

Blood Red Beach

Elsewhere, the pirate ghost of an old ship captain wants his treasure back in the trailer for Blood Red Beach.

Oblivium

We also have a trailer for Obliviuma supernatural horror film about ghosts who flee your memory the moment you stop looking at them, available on VOD today.

Demassus

According to TV Line, AMC’s unaired sci-fi comedy series Demassus will finally see the light of day on Tubi this August 7.

Junji this is Crimson

Bloody-Disgusting reports a new anime series based on the works of Junji Ito is in development at Crunchyroll. In an official statement, Ito revealed the series will “select from [his] old and new short stories to be animated, especially those that can fully utilize the deep red color like blood.” Though a release date has yet to be set, the show’s theme song by Yuming is available to stream here.

Alien: Earth

Noah Hawley stated he already has an ending in mind for his Alien tv series in a new interview with Empire (via Comic Book).

I don’t have it mapped out in any linear way, but I do have the larger arc of it. If you don’t know how it ends, how can you know what it means?

Rooster Fighter

Finally, Adult Swim has released a trailer for its new anime series about a demon-hunting rooster aptly titled Rooster Fighter.

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