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Published March 24, 2018

Ready for Men in Black spinoff movie?

Australian actor, Chris Hemsworth is reportedly in talks for a Men in Black spinoff movie. Hemsworth would play a new agent in the movie, which is slated for release May 17, 2019. And sadly, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, who starred in Men in Black (1997) and its two sequels, would not reprise their roles in the film.

Sony hopes to assemble a ‘diverse ensemble cast.’ The studio is reportedly eyeing a white male, a female of colour and an older man to play the three lead roles.

It is further said that Fate of the Furious director F. Gary Gray is in talks to helm the film, which is described as ‘a global adventure’. Matt Holloway and Art Marcum wrote the script, with Steven Spielberg to return as executive producer.

Hemsworth is known for playing Thor in Thor: Ragnarok and other movies in the Marvel cinematic universe. He will next reprise the role in Avengers: Infinity War.

Nickelodeon is bringing a Blue’s Clues reboot

Nickelodeon is bringing back another classic children’s TV show with a Blue’s Clues reboot. The network is on the hunt for a new host to helm the 20-episode iteration.

This is just the latest reboot/revival for Nickelodeon. The new Blue’s Clues will have a ‘refreshed signature look’ and production is planned to begin summer 2018.

Cyma Zarghami, president of Nickelodeon Group, said in a statement, “The new, modern version of Blue’s Clues will capture all the original’s creativity and visual identity for a whole new audience ready for its fun adventures and expertly designed problem-solving curriculum.”

Blue’s Clues was created by Traci Paige Johnson, Todd Kessler and Angela C. Santomero and debuted in 1996 and ran for six seasons, producing close to 150 episodes.

Kristen Wiig in Wonder Woman 2

Wonder Woman director, Petty Jenkins confirms Kristen Wiig to portray the villain, Cheetah, in Warner Bros.’ upcoming superhero sequel, Wonder Woman 2 planned for November 1, 2019.

The film will be set in the 1980s during the Cold War and will once again feature Gal Gadot as the titular character. Wiig has never appeared in a superhero film.

Cheetah, first introduced by Wonder Woman creator William Moulton Marston in 1943, is a mantle used by a variety of characters, but most famously by Dr Barbara Ann Minerva staring in 1987. Minerva is a wealthy anthropologist whose appearance completely changes to resemble that of a cheetah during an expedition in Africa. She possesses superhuman speed and strength.

Published in Dawn, Young World, March 24th, 2018

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