‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series revealed — second spinoff of HBO hit

‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series revealed — second spinoff of HBO hit

Let the “Game of Thrones” reign continue. HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery’s newly rebranded Max streaming service has ordered a previously rumored “Game of Thrones” prequel series, “A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight” The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s “Dunk and Egg” books, according to Variety. “Game of Thrones” premiered in … Read more

‘John Wick’ spinoff series ‘The Continental’ is missing a key star

‘John Wick’ spinoff series ‘The Continental’ is missing a key star

Peacock released the first look at “The Continental: From the World of John Wick” on Wednesday, also revealing that the long-awaited project will arrive in September. The three-part prequel stars Mel Gibson — though he is absent from the 45-second trailer — Colin Woodell and Mishel Prada, but not John Wick himself, Keanu Reeves. Woodell … Read more

Matthew McConaughey: ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘sounds like a vacation’

Matthew McConaughey: ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘sounds like a vacation’

Alright, alright, alright.  Matthew McConaughey is returning to acting after a three-year hiatus to star in a spinoff to the hit series “Yellowstone” — and the actor is looking forward to it. “To go have some structure like, ‘I got a call time, I’ve got lines, I’ve got scenes, I’ve got a character.’ The sounds … Read more

‘Scooby-Doo’ spinoff ‘Velma’ is in hot water again over sickle cell joke

‘Scooby-Doo’ spinoff ‘Velma’ is in hot water again over sickle cell joke

“Velma,” the HBO spinoff of “Scooby-Doo,” that has been repeatedly called out for issues such as sexualizing minors and pushing a woke agenda, is now in hot water over a crass joke at the expense of those who suffer sickle cell anemia.  The HBO Max show has been picked up for a second season, despite ending up … Read more

‘On My Block’ spinoff ‘Freeridge’ another feather in Netflix YA cap

‘On My Block’ spinoff ‘Freeridge’ another feather in Netflix YA cap

“Freeridge” is being called a spinoff — but it only really shares the same creative team (Laura Iungerich, Eddie Gonzalez, Jeremy Haft), inner-city locale and fantastical context as its forebearer, “On My Block,” a four-season dramedy that streamed on Netflix from 2018-2021. The amiable new series, premiering Feb. 2 on Netflix, features an entirely different … Read more

Kit Harington reveals ‘Game of Thrones’ Jon Snow spinoff secret: ‘He’s not OK’

Kit Harington reveals ‘Game of Thrones’ Jon Snow spinoff secret: ‘He’s not OK’

Kit Harington made an appearance at the “Game of Thrones” convention Sunday night in Los Angeles — and fans were hungry for details about the Jon Snow sequel series. Harington, 35, attempted to keep quiet about any details of the spinoff that was announced earlier this year — but he did discuss how his character … Read more

‘Cobra Kai’ Co-Creator Addresses ‘Karate Kid’ Spinoff Film

‘Cobra Kai’ Co-Creator Addresses ‘Karate Kid’ Spinoff Film

Jon Hurwitz, co-creator of Netflix’s Cobra Kai, is addressing and explaining if he’s part of the new Karate Kid film Sony Pictures confirmed to be coming out in 2024. “The guys and I would love to make Karate Kid and Cobra Kai movies and hope to someday. But this one isn’t from us or focused on … Read more

Disney Removes ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff ‘Rogue Squadron’ From Release Calendar, Sets Dates for ‘Snow White,’ ‘Inside Out 2’ and ‘Lion King’ Sequel

Disney Removes ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff ‘Rogue Squadron’ From Release Calendar, Sets Dates for ‘Snow White,’ ‘Inside Out 2’ and ‘Lion King’ Sequel

Disney has removed “Rogue Squadron,” the “Star Wars” film from director Patty Jenkins, from its release calendar. The move comes as little surprise since the tentpole, which was scheduled for Dec. 22, 2023, was taken off the studio’s production schedule in 2021. The announcement is more-or-less pro forma, as the window for “Rogue Squadron” to start filming … Read more