The Goonies never say die – unless you ask Martha Plimpton. On Sept. 6, a report from the Sun stated that a follow-up film to the 1985 cult classic about a group of adventurous kids was in the works, with the original cast expected to return. On Friday, Sept. 13, Plimpton, 53, who played Stephanie … Read more
“The Goonies” is finally getting the sequel treatment. A follow-up film to the 1985 cult classic about a group of adventurous kids is in the works, according to a new report from the Sun. The outlet reported that the cast members from the original movie are expected to return for the sequel. Jeff Cohen, Sean … Read more
The second time’s a charm for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” The dark fantasy comedy-horror, which The Post called “pointless” and “belabored,” earned $41.5 million on Friday, its first day in theaters, according to The Numbers. The Tim Burton film, which serves as a sequel to the 1988 cult classic “Beetlejuice,” is expected to take in at least … Read more
movie review BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Running time: 104 minutes. Rated PG-13 (violent content, macabre and bloody images, strong language, some suggestive material and brief drug use). In theaters Sept. 6. By the end of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” I was fully convinced that Michael Keaton really is a ghost. Thirty-five years have passed since Tim Burton’s original horror-comedy … Read more
The “One Tree Hill” sequel series isn’t getting the fan reaction that Netflix wanted. Sources revealed to Variety on Friday that the early 2000s teen drama is getting a reboot on the streaming giant that will include two of the original main cast members. The insiders said the sequel series was already in the works, … Read more
If we say their names three times, Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis sadly still won’t star in the “Beetlejuice” sequel. Scant details had been revealed about Tim Burton’s latest movie “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” in the lead-up to its Venice Film Festival on Wednesday night. But one long-assumed rumor has been confirmed by reports out of the … Read more
Apparently, it ends after one movie. The rumored feud between “It Ends With Us” stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has left plans for a possible sequel in doubt, according to a Variety report published Tuesday. “This is uncharted territory, and nobody has any idea of what a sequel could look like,” a source who … Read more
They’re the hap-hap-happiest! On Monday, Christie Brinkley and Chevy Chase reunited 41 years after they hit the open road in 1983’s “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” Brinkley, 70, took to Instagram to share a slew of car selfies of herself and Chase, 80. “Vacation is always over too soon! @chevychase,” Brinkley captioned her post. Chevy Chase and … Read more
Elizabeth James may have seen double in “The Parent Trap,” but Nick Parker isn’t sure a sequel is in the cards. Dennis Quaid reflected on the 1998 cult classic film, and while he’d love to give fans the sequel they want, he doesn’t think it’s possible without the late Natasha Richardson. Quaid, whose character was Parker, … Read more
“Happy Gilmore” is often viewed as one of the best sports comedy movies out there and among people’s top-10 Adam Sandler flicks, so it should come as no surprise to see the excitement bubbling over a sequel. There was so much hubbub that droves of people lined up at the Hyatt Regency Morristown for an … Read more
The seventh film in the “Alien” franchise had an out-of-this-world debut at the box office Friday, paving the way for a projected $40 million opening weekend. Sci-fi fans invaded theaters to see “Alien: Romulus,” which takes place between the first two installments in the 45-year-old series. It raked in $18 million in its first night, … Read more
movie review ALIEN: ROMULUS Running time: 119 minutes. Rated R (bloody violent content and language). In theaters. Nothing can kill the aliens. Not even six decent-to-awful movies. And for the first time in years, I applaud the xenomorph’s deadly resilience in the face of Hollywood hackery. The acid-blooded menaces are back for the ninth time … Read more
Catwoman is on the ranch. Michelle Pfeiffer will officially star in the next spinoff in the “Yellowstone” world, helmed by creator Taylor Sheridan. Called “Madison,” the show will star Pfeiffer, 66, who will also exec produce. The show’s previous working title was “2024.” The story will follow a New York City family in the Madison … Read more
It’s for the culture! Rob Lowe teased a sequel to the 1985 classic “St. Elmo’s Fire.” Almost 40 years since the coming-of-age film was released, Lowe, 60, said that the project is in the “early stages” of development during an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 29. Rob Lowe teased a sequel to the 1985 … Read more
Much like wearing white after Labor Day, a sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada” is a godawful idea. But Disney is reportedly in talks to crank another out nearly 20 years after Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt starred in the 2006 millennial classic about an evil editrix at a Vogue-like magazine. Why can’t … Read more
Gird your loins… that’s all. A sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada” is reportedly en route. Aline Brosh McKenna, the screenwriter behind the hit 2006 film, is reportedly working on a follow-up project, according to multiple reports. While the original cast hasn’t been confirmed to return yet, the rumored plot description hints that both Meryl … Read more
Brittany Snow and Penn Badgley have hinted they may not be returning for the sequel to 2006’s “John Tucker Must Die,” which is reportedly in development. On the July 4 episode of Badgley’s podcast, “Podcrushed,” the former co-stars disclosed that they haven’t been approached to reprise their roles, Kate and Scott. “Penn, I don’t know … Read more
movie review BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F Running time: 118 minutes. Rated R (language throughout, violence and brief drug use). On Netflix. After the overhyped letdown that was 2021’s “Coming 2 America,” the misguided sequel to “Coming to America,” it’s understandable that viewers approach Eddie Murphy’s new “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” with some trepidation. … Read more
In a time of flux in Hollywood, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization that oversees the Oscars, placed a bet on continuity, announcing Monday that it would extend Bill Kramer’s tenure as chief executive through July 2028. Kramer’s contract, which was up for renewal in 2025, was approved one year early … Read more
For the first time in more than a decade, audiences will be able to watch Lindsay Lohan take on a leading role in a major-studio, big-screen film. The actress is starring in the sequel to 2003’s “Freaky Friday,” which just began shooting. On Monday, Walt Disney Studios posted a photo of Lohan and co-star Jamie … Read more