Joker 2: Release date, cast, title, trailer and more
Joker: Folie à Deux has finally arrived in cinemas – as the sequel looks to recreate the storm that followed the first film's release five years ago. That original became something of a sensation, gaining fierce opponents, passionate supporters and eventually managing to cross $1 billion at the box office, not to mention win an Oscar for its star, Joaquin Phoenix. Now, the actor is back to play Arthur Fleck in a sequel – which takes a drastically different approach by becoming a musical of sorts. Reviews have again been rather mixed – skewing more negatively this time around – but our own critic gave it a 4-star verdict, which you can read below. The first trailer for Joker 2 was released back in April, before a new teaser landed in July 2024, with both trailers giving fans a first look at the relationship between Arthur Fleck and Lady Gaga's Lee Quinzel, as well as teasing the musical nature of the film. Interestingly ,Gaga recently revealed that Phoenix didn't particularly enjoy singing live for the film, explaining during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show that he "did not like it at first, which was hard, but he did it and was phenomenal". Of course, Phoenix and Gaga aren't the only big names to star in the film. They're joined in the cast by familiar faces like Brendan Gleeson and Steve Coogan, returning stars such as Zazie Beetz, and Industry breakout Harry Lawtey – whose role as classic comic book character Harvey Dent was recently teased in some new footage. With the film now out, here's everything you need to know about Joker: Folie à Deux before heading to the pictures. Joker 2 release date Joker: Folie à Deux is now in cinemas – having been released on Friday 4th October 2024. The release comes exactly five years on from the original Joker's opening, after the sequel also followed in that first film's footsteps by bagging a major festival premiere at Venice Film Festival – where the first film was the surprise winner of the prestigious Golden Lion. The film's title was first confirmed as far back as June 2022, and is taken from the French idiom meaning 'madness of two' which refers to a delusional disorder shared by two people in close association. Much like the Joker and Harley Quinn, then. Who is in the cast of Joker 2? The cast members confirmed for Joker: Folie à Deux are the following: Joaquin Phoenix as Joker/Arthur Fleck Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn/Harleen Quinzel Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond Harry Lawtey as Harvey Dent Catherine Keener as Maryanne Stewart Brendan Gleeson as Jackie Sullivan Steve Coogan as Paddy Meyers Ken Leung as Dr. Victor Liu Jacob Lofland as Ricky Meline Phoenix will be returning once again for his role as the Joker/Arthur Fleck. The actor played the critically acclaimed role in 2019, bagging the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of the troubled DC villain. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga has been cast as Joker's legendary love interest Harley Quinn – leaving the possibility open that Phillips will reinvent Harley’s character, rather than adhering to the source material from the DC comics or following version of the role played by Margot Robbie in the Suicide Squad films and Birds of Prey. In addition, actress Zazie Beetz is also making a comeback as Sophie Dumond. Meanwhile, joining the cast for Joker 2 is also Industry's Harry Lawtey (Industry) who, as revealed in the film's second trailer, is playing Harvey Dent. Catherine Keener (Get Out), Jacob Lofland (Maze Runner), Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin), Steve Coogan (Alan Partidge) and Ken Leung (Lost) will also all star. Coogan previously opened up about his character, revealing: "I have a very interesting scene with Joaquin Phoenix. I play sort of a CNN type reporter who interviews him in his cell." Robert De Niro and Frances Conroy will not return as Murray and Penny, as they were killed by Arthur in the first film. Meanwhile, one star who won't be appearing in the film despite previously expressing interest is Willem Dafoe. Back in 2022, he told GQ: "There is something interesting about, like, if there was a Joker imposter. So it would be possible to have not duelling Jokers but someone that [claims] to be the Joker that isn't the Joker. "And that kind of opens up the possibility of an interesting story, particularly if you had Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker, and then you had someone who was either imitating or riffing off what he did. I fantasised about that. But other than that I am not talking to anybody [about it], you're the first one." Is Joker 2 a musical? Joker 2 might be set to feature a range of song covers, but the film is not a musical, at least, not according to its cast and director Todd Phillips. Phillips previously explained that, while the film has a lot of DNA from musicals in it, he is hesitant to actually call it a musical. "Most of the music in the movie is really just dialogue. It's just Arthur not having the words to say what he wants to say, so he sings them instead," he told Variety. "I just don't want people to think that it's like In the Heights, where the lady in the bodega starts to sing and they take it out onto the street, and the police are dancing. No disrespect, because I loved In the Heights." "It was important to me that we never perform the songs as one typically does in a musical," Phoenix added. "We didn't want vibrato and perfect notes." Meanwhile, at the Venice press conference, Lady Gaga said: "I wouldn't necessarily say that this is actually a musical", and that "the music is used to really give the characters a way to express what they need to say because the scene and dialogue is just not enough". Well, sounds an awful lot like a musical to us... What happens in Joker 2? *Warning: There are spoilers for Joker ahead.* An official synopsis has now been released for the film, and while it doesn't give a lot away, it does hint to where the story is set to go. The synopsis says: "Joker: Folie À Deux finds Arthur Fleck institutionalised at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him." We already knew that the film would be a twisted love story that follows Arthur Fleck after he meets Harley Quinn while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. At the end of Joker, Arthur Fleck had become his full Batman villain self after tearing through Gotham City following his disastrous appearance on Murray Franklin's talk show. The film ended with Arthur in the aforementioned Arkham State Hospital, skipping away from his psychotherapy session leaving bloody footprints behind. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2023/04/GGVxrZCbAAA4sW9formatjpgnamemedium-292aa52.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="A black and white still showing Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn and Joaquin Pheonix as Joker in Joker Folie a Deux. Thet are dancing on a rooftop, he in a balck suit and she in a white dress" title="Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn and Joaquin Pheonix as Joker in Joker" /> Of course, we know that the Clown Prince of Crime goes on to become, arguably, Batman's biggest nemesis, so there's certainly scope for more of Arthur's character and villainous actions to be explored. Bruce Wayne only appeared as a child in Joker, which appeared to be a deliberate move to keep the focus firmly on Arthur. Could a sequel bring in an antagonist for Fleck? And then there's the musical aspect, of course, which adds another intriguing ingredient into the mix. It certainly looks like the film is going to be unmissable one way or another. Is there a trailer for the Joker sequel? Yes! The first trailer was finally released for the film in April 2024 and within 24 hours had already managed more than 167 million views – so we certainly wouldn't bet against this being another major hit. You can watch the trailer, which gives us a good glimpse at both Arthur and Harley's twisted love story and the musical nature of the film, below: View oEmbed on the source website A second trailer was then released in July 2024, which you can watch here: View oEmbed on the source website Joker: Folie à Deux is out now in cinemas. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Knives Out 2: Release date, cast and latest Glass Onion news
We now have an official title for the sequel inspired by Agatha Christie...
The Knives Out follow-up, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is finally upon us, following Daniel Craig's enigmatic detective Benoit Blanc returning to analyse more eccentric suspects as part of a brand new case. The first Knives Out was a huge success with fans when it landed in 2019, with the Agatha Christie-style whodunnit earning a worldwide gross of more than $300 million, and so naturally the sequel had some big shoes to fill. Talking about measuring up to the 2019 film, cast member Kathryn Hahn said of Glass Onion: "It felt like such a brand new thing and it felt so its own." She added to Digital Spy: "The only thing that was connecting them was Daniel and so I trusted him and then the script itself was so its own bird, and I just felt like I just trusted that it would be what it was because of Rian [Johnson]." Leslie Odom Jr said: "The first one was so successful and they were all so great. So I wanted to make sure that I… don't know! "I just wanted to hopefully bring something in the characterisation that was as rich and interesting as I thought they all were." Alongside Hahn (WandaVision) and Odom Jr, Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Edward Norton (The French Dispatch), Kate Hudson (Almost Famous), acclaimed musician Janelle Monáe and Iron Fist's Jessica Henwick star in the movie. Henwick previously she thought fans would be "happy" with the sequel. "Daniel was back and Benoit has his style and his flair that is very specific to this film series, and yeah, it's gonna hit all the same fun beats. It's such a ride," she told RadioTimes.com. Read on for everything you need to know about Knives Out 2, including all the latest casting announcements and plot details as they emerge. Knives Out 2 release date While the highly-anticipated sequel was originally set for an exclusive December 2022 Netflix release, it was announced in October that Knives Out 2 would first become available in select cinemas for a one-week-only “special sneak preview" from 23rd November. The streamer had previously teased that the sequel would play “in select theatres on a to-be-announced date". View oEmbed on the source website “This is an exciting moment in our relationship with streaming platforms and for the wider ecosystem as a whole,” said Tim Richards, Founder and CEO of Vue International. “Studios have recognised the value of the theatrical window and now we’re seeing Netflix embracing the big-screen theatrical release, too. The Knives Out franchise has a huge following and it’s fantastic that fans of the first movie will be able to experience Glass Onion on our big screens — where all great films deserve to be seen.” Scott Stuber, Netflix’s head of global film, added: “We’re excited to offer fans an exclusive sneak preview of Rian’s incredible film. Given the excitement surrounding the premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, we hope fans will enjoy this special theatrical event in celebration of the film’s global debut on Netflix in December.” The film hosted its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, and is also showed at the London Film Festival. When is Knives Out 2 coming to Netflix? Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery lands on Netflix on 23rd December 2022. The first Knives Out began filming in October 2018, wrapped in December 2018, and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in December 2019. Knives Out 2 cast The full cast of Knives Out 2 has been announced, and Daniel Craig is returning in the lead role as Benoit Blanc. Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr, Kate Hudson, Jessica Henwick, Janelle Monáe and Madelyn Cline have been cast as the new group of suspects. The first Knives Out was an extremely star-studded affair, with Craig joined by Chris Evans as the unruly Ransom Drysdale, Jamie Lee Curtis as Ransom’s mother Linda Drysdale and Christopher Plummer as Harlan Thrombey. The flick also featured rising stars Ana de Armas as Harlan’s nurse Marta Cabrera, Katherine Langford as Meg Thrombey and Jaeden Martell as Jacob Thrombey. Besides Craig, none of the other original cast members return. Indeed, Jamie Lee Curtis previously took to Instagram to reveal the Drysdale family would not be making a comeback, joking they were in counselling and their “therapist suggested they stay away from Benoit Blanc in the future”. She added: “As the family spokesperson we wish the filmmakers all our best in their new venture.” Knives Out 2 plot: What is the sequel about? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2022/08/glass-onion-a-knives-out-mystery-2007549.jpg" width="2048" height="1365" alt="Kathryn Hahn as Claire, Madelyn Cline as Whiskey, Edward Norton as Myles, Leslie Odom Jr as Lionel, and Kate Hudson as Birdie in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" title="Kathryn Hahn as Claire, Madelyn Cline as Whiskey, Edward Norton as Myles, Leslie Odom Jr as Lionel, and Kate Hudson as Birdie in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" /> Benoit Blanc is going to Greece, where he will "peel back the layers of a mystery involving a new cast of colourful suspects", according to Netflix. Talk of what the Knives Out sequel may look like has been ongoing since the original release, but Rian Johnson has made clear that future films will be part of an anthology of standalone stories, rather than a continuation of the previous plot. In February 2020, he told The Hollywood Reporter: “Think of it just like another Hercule Poirot novel from Agatha Christie, so a whole new location, whole new cast.” Knives Out 2 trailer Netflix has unveiled a new trailer for the film, giving fans a first look at Craig in action. "Ladies and gentlemen, you expected a mystery, you expected a puzzle, but for one person on this island, this is not a game," Blanc says in the trailer. "Will you explain it to us then, detective," Leslie Odom Jr asks. Watch below: View oEmbed on the source website The first trailer for the film announcing the title can be found below. View oEmbed on the source website What's more, fans got their first look at Knives Out 2 in a sizzle reel promoting Netflix's slate of original films for 2022, with Rian Johnson's sequel being the final reveal of the elaborate teaser. Watch below: View oEmbed on the source website If you’re looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide or visit our Movies hub for all the latest news. The Christmas double issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
How to watch Tom Holland's Uncharted online – is it streaming?
Uncharted is now available to watch from the comfort of your own home.
After numerous delays in production and release date, as well as less than favourable reviews from the critics, Uncharted looked doomed to fail when it landed in UK cinemas on Friday 11th February 2022. But despite its mixed reception, the movie was a huge success at the box office. And now the digital release date is upon us, meaning fans can watch it from the comfort of their own homes. Starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, Uncharted takes inspiration from the fourth game in the PlayStation franchise, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, and follows the life of treasure hunter Nathan Drake (Holland). The story is a prequel to the games and follows Drake as he travels around the world in a bid to find unique treasures, revealing details about how he befriended Victor Sullivan (Wahlberg). View oEmbed on the source website If you haven’t been able to catch the Uncharted movie yourself yet, or you might be wondering where you can watch it, then look no further. Read on for all the latest Uncharted streaming information. Read on for all the latest Uncharted streaming information. How to watch Uncharted online Uncharted was released in UK cinemas on Friday 11th February 2022, and now the movie’s digital release date has arrived, meaning you can rewatch (or watch it for the very first time) from the comfort of your own home. In the UK, Uncharted is available to buy through retailers including iTunes, Prime Video and Microsoft Store from 26th April. It’s expected to become available to rent at a later date. All of those services are offering the movie for £13.99. Fans will have to wait a bit longer for the DVD and Blu-ray release date, which is currently set for Monday 9th May, but you can pre-order it on DVD, Blu-ray and 4k-Ultra HD on Amazon. Is Uncharted available free on any streaming platforms? No. Currently, the only way to stream the Uncharted movie in the UK is to buy it digitally. It’s not yet clear whether Uncharted will eventually land on any streaming service, so viewers will have to wait and see. Uncharted movie cast The Uncharted cast is as follows. Tom Holland as Nathan Drake Mark Wahlberg as Victor "Sully" Sullivan Antonio Banderas as Moncada Sophia Ali as Chloe Frazer Tati Gabrielle as Braddock Pilou Asbæk as TBC It was all the way back in 2008 that we first got word of an Uncharted movie and in the years since there have been various stops and starts with Mark Wahlberg, Chris Pratt and Nathan Fillion all linked with the lead role of adventurer Nathan Drake, who searches out fortunes and claims to be a descendant of explorer Sir Francis Drake. However, the wheels were finally set in motion when Spider-Man himself, Tom Holland, took on the iconic role with Wahlberg relegated to the role of mentor, Victor Sullivan. Other big names include Antonio Banderas, Sophia Taylor Ali as Nathan’s love interest Chloe Frazer, and Tati Gabrielle as Braddock. Talking about their search for the right filmmaker for the movie, Holland recently told Total Film (via GamesRadar): "Some of [the directors] came in, and had ideas that we didn’t like, that just didn’t fit the characters, and we had to move on to other people. We took inspiration from everyone. There were very different variations of Drake, and very different variations of Sully. "Some people preferred to make the game, some people wanted to make it completely different to the game. It was an interesting process – one that I wouldn’t like to be in again. It’s quite stressful looking for a director." Sony Pictures officially signed Ruben Fleischer (Venom, Zombieland) in March 2020 to direct the movie. Fletcher revealed landing Uncharted was partly down to his long-standing relationship with the studio. "I was firing on all cylinders from a production standpoint,” he explained to Total Film while in the final stages of postproduction on Uncharted. “I was just really in the rhythm of making movies." What is the Uncharted movie about? "Street-smart Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor 'Sully' Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada," an official description of the movie reads. "What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Santiago Moncada (Antonio Banderas), who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world's oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure and perhaps even Nate's long-lost brother...but only if they can learn to work together." If the films are similar to the games, cinema-goers can expect high-energy action and dramatic fight scenes. What was the Uncharted movie with Nathan Fillion? View oEmbed on the source website In 2018 an action adventure short film called The Uncharted Action Fan Film starring Nathan Fillion based on the PlayStation games was released on YouTube. The 14-minute clip saw treasure hunter Nathan Drake (Nathan Fillion) captured while searching for the lost treasure of the Flor de la Mar. The film was released by Nathan Fillion on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube after he teased his followers on social media and it was viewed more than two million times in two days. Fans campaigned for Netflix or YouTube Premium to fund a digital series to follow on from the short film but nothing came to fruition. Read more on Uncharted: How to play the Uncharted games in order Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection review - why your mileage may vary Who is Henry Avery? Uncharted 4's opening quote explained Uncharted end credits explained: What next for Nathan Drake? Uncharted review: Just play the game, it’s better Uncharted is released on 18th February 2022. Looking for something else to watch? Visit our Movies hub, or take a look at our TV Guide.
Hotel Transylvania 4: Release date, cast, trailer and news on Adam Sandler's absence
Adam Sandler has been replaced in the final film of the popular Sony Pictures Animation franchise.
The release date for the fourth instalment in the Hotel Transylvania franchise has already been moved about on a number of occasions – and it now looks like the film could bypass cinemas altogether. According to Variety, the animated fantasy-comedy film, which is titled Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, will now be launching exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, a response to a surge in COVID cases across the Atlantic. It was revealed in April that the movie would be the final entry in the Hotel Transylvania series while in the same month it was also announced that Adam Sandler would not be reprising his voice role as Drac for this film. Read on for everything you need to know about Hotel Transylvania 4. Hotel Transylvania 4 release date Hotel Transylvania 4 was previously due to be released in cinemas on the 23rd July 2021 in both America and the UK, but that was scrapped – and it now looks like the film will be released on streaming only. In August 2021, Variety reported that the film would be released on Amazon Prime Video after the streamer reached a deal worth over $100 million with Sony Pictures. It's currently expected that the film will arrive on Friday 1st October – but should that change we'll update this page accordingly. The film follows Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation which was released in 2018 and studio bosses will be hoping to recreate its success after it grossed $528million (£373m) against an $80m (£57m) budget. The third instalment was the highest-grossing of all the Hotel Transylvania films and was Sony Pictures Animation’s highest-grossing fully-animated movie worldwide. The franchise also includes 2012’s Hotel Transylvania and 2015’s Hotel Transylvania 2. Hotel Transylvania 4 cast The cast of Hotel Transylvania 4 features a number of impressive names, although it won’t feature Adam Sandler as Drac. The main cast is as follows: Brian Hull replaces Adam Sandler as Dracula, the founder of Hotel Transylvania, father of Mavis, father-in-law of Johnny, son of Vlad, husband of Ericka Van Helsing and grandfather of Dennis. Andy Samberg as Johnny Loughran, the husband of Mavis, father of Dennis and son-in-law of Drac. Selena Gomez voices Mavis, the daughter of Drac, wife of Johnny and mother of Dennis. Kathryn Hahn plays Ericka Van Helsing, wife of Dracula and great-granddaughter of Abraham Van Helsing. Steve Buscemi is Wayne, a werewolf. David Spade voices invisible man Griffin. Keegan-Michael Key plays Murray, an ancient mummy. Asher Blinkoff voices Dennis Loughran, son of Mavis and Johnny. Fran Drescher is Eunice, Frank’s wife. Jim Gaffigan plays Professor Abraham Van Helsing, Ericka’s great-grandfather and Drac’s nemesis. Molly Shannon voices Wanda, a werewolf and Wayne’s wife. Hotel Transylvania 4 trailer You can get a first glimpse at the fourth outing in the Hotel Transylvania franchise below and decide for yourself how Brian Hull measures up against Adam Sandler as the voice of Drac. View oEmbed on the source website Why is Adam Sandler not in Hotel Transylvania 4? It was announced in April 2021 that Adam Sandler would not be returning for Hotel Transylvania 4. The actor voiced the part of Drac and he has been replaced by Brian Hull. Hull has previously voiced Drac in short film Monster Pets and directors Jennifer Kluska and Derek Drymon said the storyline allowed them to make the change. Drymon said: “The fact that he turns into a human was a good opportunity to do things a little differently. He could be a little different than he was in the movies, and it would be natural. “So, it kind of was the perfect movie to have a person come in and fill those shoes.” Kluska added: “We started with the design, and how do we make that character feel as different as possible. He’s not going to animate the same; he’s not going to look the same. “And it felt like embracing Brian and, more specifically, embracing what the difference in that would be as a human. It felt like it was a great opportunity.” Sandler worked as an executive producer on the first three films but he will not be returning to the fourth film as a cast member or in a production job. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Hotel Transylvania 4’s Invisible Man: What does he look like? Invisible man Griffin is a prominent character throughout the Hotel Transylvania franchise but fans have not been able to seen him before now. Viewers have only been able to recognise him as a floating pair of glasses amongst the other monsters, but he has been visible in another form since the release of the trailer. Griffin is in fact a tall man with red curly hair and a bald patch on top of his head – when in human form fans will still recognise Griffin thanks to his familiar eyewear. View oEmbed on the source website Check out our Movies hub or visit our TV Guide to find something to watch tonight.
Jumanji 4: release date speculation, cast speculation, and latest news
The Jumanji franchise has been a huge success for Sony Pictures and a fourth film is in the works.
After the first two films each grossed close to a billion worldwide and became one of Sony Pictures' most valuable franchises after Spider-Man, a fourth Jumanji film seems like a no-brainer. However, nearly two years on from the critical and box office success of 2019's Jumanji: The Next Level, Ruby Roundhouse star Karen Gillan told Collider that "nobody has spoken to me" and that she "doesn't know anything" about a sequel. While the news may sound alarming - especially since The Next Level came out only two years after 2017's Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle - that does not mean Jumanji 4 is not happening at all. Production has likely been slowed down by the pandemic and the busy schedules of the film's stars, as previously Seven Bucks Production president Hiram Garcia had confirmed conversations are “100 per cent happening”. Plus the post-credits scene of Jumanji: The Next Level was clearly teasing an intriguing premise for a sequel that would provide a fresh twist on the formula of the last two films. Hopefully we won't have to wait as long as Alan Parrish from the first movie to see how this one plays out - here’s everything we know about Jumanji 4 so far. Jumanji 4 release date speculation An exact release date is yet to be announced but there were two years between the December releases of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level in 2017 and 2019. If Sony keeps on track in this way, Jumanji 4 could be in cinemas by December 2022. This accounts for a delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, pushing it back a year from December 2021, after director Jake Kasdan said talks about the film had been paused in April of 2020. However it seems Sony has no plans to work on another sequel just yet, as in July 2021 star Karen Gillan revealed that she hasn't heard any updates about Jumanji 4. “I actually don’t know anything about the next [Jumanji]," Gillan told Collider. "Nobody has spoken to me, so I think - I don’t know. I assume they’ll make one and I don’t know how they’re gonna tackle that. But I hope they make another one because it’s so much fun.” However, a December 2022 release date is still feasible - filming for Jumanji: The Next Level did not take place until January to May 2019, in time for a December 2019 release date. Jumanji 4 cast speculation As mentioned above, Johnson would be expected to return as Bravestone, and it is thought the film’s other core characters/sprites – Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan), Franklin "Mouse" Finbar (Kevin Hart) and Professor Sheldon "Shelly" Oberon (Jack Black) – will return. Therefore, their real-world teen versions can be expected to make a comeback, with Madison Iseman as Bethany, Alex Wolff as Spencer, Morgan Turner as Martha and Ser’Darius Blain as Fridge. It's also possible we could see the return of fellow Jumanji franchise veterans Nick Jonas (Jefferson "Seaplane" McDonough), Awkwafina (Ming Fleetfoot) and Colin Hanks (Alex Vreeke). And following her cameo in the third film, could original Jumanji star Bebe Neuwirth be back again as Nora Shepherd? Don't rule it out! For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. What would be the Jumanji 4 plot? The end of Jumanji: The Next Level provided a set-up for the next movie as Spencer’s mother (Marin Hinkle) and a heating mechanic were sucked into the game as some of the game’s animals were released into the real world. Rather than see the characters sucked into the video game jungle once again, this hints that instead the jungle would come to them - seeing the teenagers fight exotic animals in present-day America much like the original Jumanji. This leaves room for avatars to have escaped the game too although this has not been confirmed. Director Kasdan and Dwayne Johnson have both suggested that The Next Level's villain Jurgen the Brutal would be revealed as an avatar in the next film, and that his real-world identity would be explored. Visit our Movies hub for all the latest news or our TV Guide to find something else to watch tonight.
Attack the Block 2: Release date speculation and latest news
A follow-up to 2011 cult film Attack the Block is set to go into production following an official announcement
A follow-up to 2011 cult classic Attack the Block is set to be made after the original film’s writer and director Joe Cornish and actor John Boyega met up last summer. The science-fiction film told the story of a group of teenagers who lived on an inner city London council estate as they fought off an alien invasion. It starred Boyega as Moses, as well as Hot Fuzz’s Nick Frost and Jodie Whittaker before her Doctor Who fame. Rumours had been circulating about a sequel for some time but an official announcement was made on Monday 17th May. Here’s everything we know so far… Attack the Block 2 release date speculation A release date for Attack the Block 2 is yet to be revealed. The announcement of the second instalment was timed to coincide with the first film’s 10-year anniversary. However, while Cornish is not currently working on any other major projects, Boyega, who plays Moses, recently finished work on They Cloned Tyrone, and he’s penciled in for Rebel Ridge, The Test and Borderland, so has plenty to keep him occupied. It’s likely production will start in 2022 but the first film only took six weeks to film, so it could be released later next year or in 2023. Attack the Block took place on Guy Fawkes Night so a release to coincide with 5th November would be fitting. Attack the Block 2 cast The only returning confirmed actor at the time of writing is Boyega as Moses. On his comeback, he said: “It’s been a decade since Attack the Block was released and so much has changed since then. I’m excited to see this heightened story return to the streets of London. “Moses has remained one of my favourite characters to play and bringing him back is a huge honour.” He also responded to a fan question on Twitter, saying he “wouldn’t imagine that movie without” co-star Alex Esmail (Pest). Whittaker and Nick also starred in the first film as Samantha and Ron, and it’s hoped Cornish will bring in some big names for the second movie. He said: “I’m thrilled we’re officially announcing our return to the world of Attack the Block on the tenth anniversary of the film’s release. “I can’t wait to work alongside John again, bringing audiences an even bigger slice of inner city alien action.” Is there an Attack the Block 2 trailer? There is currently no trailer for Attack the Block 2 as the movie has not entered production. In the meantime, the promo for the first 2011 film can be seen here. View oEmbed on the source website Attack the Block 2 casting Boyega has previously said he would push for open auditions for the second film in a bid to get a diverse cast, although details are yet to be announced. In June last year, he tweeted: “….think imma need the whole of London for an army on this one……” Cornish and Boyega met last summer to discuss the upcoming project and Boyega described the initial audition process soon after. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. He told the WSJ: “Attack the Block was the first thing I did so it was a mega experience for me. I got the call from my agent and he told me there was a film based in South London and it was about an alien invasion… “I thought [the plot] was incredibly dumb but I still went to the audition. After that I just got recall after recall, it was a gruelling process because they were, based on me, trying to match me with other guys in terms of bonding and chemistry. “I did 10 auditions and I finally got the part.” What is the plot for Attack the Block 2? The 2011 film followed a group of teenagers on a council estate who fought an alien invasion. Cornish spoke on the Script Apart podcast about how Boyega has been using his fame to speak out about Black Lives Matter, and how he would like to portray a group of people facing current issues. Boyega has said the sequel will “see this heightened story return to the streets of London”, while noting a lot has changed since the making of the first movie. Moses is again expected to lead the combat against alien invaders but he will be at a different stage in his life. On the return of Moses, Cornish said: “We’ve always had ideas after the first one. But obviously we’ve both been busy doing different things. “In a way, the longer you leave it, the more interesting it is.” Check out our Movies hub or visit our TV Guide to find something to watch tonight.
How to watch Mortal Kombat 2021 in the UK
UK fans were left wondering if they'd be able to see the film after it was released in US cinemas with no British release date.
A new movie based on the Mortal Kombat video game franchise, which recently enjoyed the most successful video game launch in history, is now available online. UK viewers were left hanging following the film's US theatrical release as they were unable to visit cinemas due to the coronavirus pandemic. While it is still unknown if there will be a UK cinema release, a number of on demand services are offering the 2021 version of the film. The martial arts movie, directed by Simon McQuoid, follows the two '90s Mortal Kombat movies, but is set in a separate continuity. Here's everything you need to know. How to watch Mortal Kombat 2021 in the UK The film was released in the United States on 8th April 2021 and UK fans were left wondering when they would be able to see it. Warner Brothers confirmed the movie will be available as a premium video on demand rental from Thursday 6th May onwards. The studio took the same approach with the likes of Godzilla vs. Kong, Wonder Woman 1984, The Witches, and Locked Down among others. Mortal Kombat will cost £15.99 for a 48 hour rental on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes Google Play, Rakuten TV, TalkTalk TV, Sky Store, CHILI, Microsoft Store, BT TV and Playstation Video. It is not yet known if the film will be released in UK cinemas when they reopen after the coronavirus lockdown from Monday 17th May onwards. Mortal Kombat 2021 cast The full cast list includes: Lewis Tan (Deadpool 2, Wu Assassins) as Cole Young Jessica McNamee (The Meg) as Sonya Blade Josh Lawson (Bombshell) as Kano Tadanobu Asano (Midway) as Lord Raiden Mehcad Brooks (Supergirl) as Jax Judi Lin (Aquaman) as Liu Kang Chin Han (Skyscraper) as Shang Tsung Joe Taslim (Star Trek Beyond) as Bi-Han/Sub-Zero Hiroyuki Sanada (Skyscraper) as Hanzo Hasashi/Scorpion Max Huang as Kung Lao Sisi Stringer as Mileena Matilda Kimber as Emily Young Lara Brent as Allison Young Mortal Kombat 2021 trailer You can watch the no-holds-barred trailer for Mortal Kombat 2021 here. Be warned: features gruesome fatalities! View oEmbed on the source website For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Mortal Kombat 2021 plot: What is the film about? The movie tells the story of MMA fighter Cole Young (Lewis Tan) who has no idea about his heritage or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung (Chin Han) has sent his number one warrior Sub-Zero (Joe Taslim) to hunt him down. Cole fears for the safety of his family and searches for Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee) at the instruction of Jax (Mehcad Brooks), a Special Forces Major who has the same dragon marking Cole had at birth, as she can help his mission. He makes it to the temple of Lord Raiden (Tadanobu Asano), an Elder God and the protector of Earthrealm, who offers protection to those who bear the dragon mark. It is here that Cole trains with warriors Liu Kang (Ludi Lin), Kung Lao (Max Huang) and Kano (Josh Lawson) as he prepares to save Earth from the enemies of Outworld in a great battle for the universe. Cole must fight to unlock his arcana, an immense form of power within his soul, in a bid to protect his family and stop Outworld one last time. Rent Mortal Kombat now on Amazon Prime Video – visit our Movies hub for all the latest news or our TV Guide to find something else to watch tonight
Meet the cast of The Mitchells vs. The Machines
The voice cast for the Sony Pictures Animation feature stars a host of famous names.
The Mitchells vs. The Machines is an American computer-animated sci-fi comedy from Sony Picture Animation. With its theatrical release on April 23rd and its Netflix debut on April 30th, it is directed by Mike Rianda in his feature directorial first. The movie follows the lives of a dysfunctional family who are tasked with the mission of saving Earth from a robot uprising while on a road trip. Aspiring filmmaker Katie Mitchell sets off for one last holiday with her family – parents Rick and Linda Mitchell, and brother Aaron Mitchell – before she heads off to university. However, the film takes a twist when her artificial intelligence device PAL turns evil after her scientist creator Mark Bowman brings in a new range of robots, prompting PAL to call for her tech pals to capture humans. Read on for everything you need to know about the cast. Abbi Jacobson voices Katie Mitchell Who is Katie Michell? Katie Mitchell is an aspiring filmmaker and is the daughter or Rick and Linda Mitchell. The 18-year-old is Aaron Mitchell’s older sister, and, in addition to films she is interested in technology. She dreams of going to college to study in a bid to launch a career in movies. What else has Abbi Jacobson been in? Abbi Jacobson co-created and co-starred in Comedy Central series Broad City with Ilana Glazer, based on the web series of the same name. She appeared in the film Person to Person opposite Michael Cera and Phillip Baker Hall, and she also starred in The Lego Ninjano Movie as Nya. She is also the voice of Princess Bean in Matt Groening’s Disenchantment. Television roles include a 2020 episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm and as a guest judge in series 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Danny McBride voices Rick Mitchell Who is Rick Mitchell? Rick Mitchell is the deuteragonist of The Mitchells vs. The Machines. He is the father of Katie and Aaron Mitchell and the husband of Linda Mitchell. Rick loves nature, sometimes even more than his own family, and has a dislike for technology. What else has Danny McBride been in? Danny McBride is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer and director who has appeared in HBO television series Eastbound & Down, Vice Principles and The Righteous Gemstones. Film acting credits include The Foot Fist Way, Hot Rod, Pineapple Express, Tropic Thunder, Up in the Air, You Highness, This Is the End and Alien: Covenant. He has also voiced roles in Despicable Me, Kung Fu Panda 2, The Angry Birds Movie, Sausage Party and The Angry Birds Movie 2. Maya Rudolph voices Linda Mitchell Who is Linda Mitchell? Linda Mitchell is the main character in The Mitchells vs. the Machines. She is the mother of Katie Mitchell and Aaron Mitchell, and is married to Rick Mitchell. What else has Maya Rudolph be in? After a career in music Maya Rudolph joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2000 and appeared until 2007, making numerous cameo appearances. She portrayed US Vice President Kamala Harris since the 45th series premiere in 2019. She won her first prominent film role in 2006 with A Prairie Home Companion. She also co-starred with Luke Wilson in sci-fi comedy Idiocracy, guest-starred as Rapunzel in Shrek the Third. Other appearances include NBC’s Kath & Kim, and films Away We Go, Grown Ups, Bridesmaids, The Way, Way Back. Mike Rianda voices Aaron Mitchell Who is Aaron Mitchell? Aaron Mitchell is a key character in The Mitchells vs. The Machines. He is Katie Mitchell’s six-year-old younger brother. He is the son of Rick and Linda Mitchell. What else has Mike Rianda been in? Mike Rianda is The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ director and co-writer. He also voiced the part of Lee Thompson in television series Gravity Falls. Eric Andre voices Dr. Mark Bowman Who is Dr. Mark Bowman? Dr. Mark Bowman is a scientist who in the CEO and founder of PAL Labs, whose technological creations lose control. On the website of PAL Labs, he states: “The past was good. The future is going to be even brighter.” What else has Eric Andre been in? Eric Andre is best known as the creator, host and co-writer of Adult Swim comedy series The Eric Andre Show. He was Mark in FXX series Man Seeking Woman and voiced Azizi in the 2019 remake of The Lion King. Olivia Colman voices PAL: a virtual assistant Who is PAL? PAL is the main antagonist in The Mitchells vs. The Machines. She is a virtual assistant and takes the form of a black smartphone with a white face on a blue screen. She is the leader of the tech uprising. What else has Olivia Colman been in? English actress Olivia Colman has an extensive list of television and film credits, and has won many awards from Oscars to BAFTAs and Golden Globes to Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her breakthrough role was in Channel 4 Sitcom Peep Show, with other comedy roles including Greenwing, That Mitchell and Webb Look, Beautiful People, and Fleabag among others. She is well known for her performance in ITV crime drama Broadchurch and she portrayed Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix series The Crown. Other film roles include Hot Fuzz, The iron Lady, Hyde Park on Hudson, Murder on the Orient Express, Tyrannosaur, The Favourite, The Father and The Lost Daughter. Fred Armisen voices Deborahbot 5000 Who is Deborahbot 5000? Deborahbot 5000 is a broken robot from PAL Labs who defects during the tech uprising in a bid to help the Mitchells. What else has Fred Armisen been in? An American actor, comedian, writer, producer and musician, Fred Armisen is best known as a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 2002 to 2013. He has been in a number of comedy films including EuroTrip, Anchorman and Cop Out. Together with his comedy partner Carrie Brownstein, Armisen co-created and co-starred in IFC sketch comedy series Portlandia. He has had parts in a long list of films including All Together Now, The Lego Ninjago Movie and Zoolander 2 among many others. Beck Bennett voices Eric Who is Eric? Eric is also a damaged robot from Pal Labs who defects to help the Mitchells. What else has Beck Bennett been in? Beck Bennett, full name Christopher Beck Bennett, is a current cast member on Saturday Night Live. In America he was known for AT&T’s ‘It’s Not Complicated’ television advertisements in which he interviewed children. He is also known for sketch videos with comedy group Good Neighbour and his YouTube show Theatre of Life. He has credits in films Bill & Ted Face the Music, The Angry Birds Movie 2 and Zoolander 2 among others. Conan O’Brien voices Glaxxon 5000 Who is Glaxxon 5000? Glaxxon 5000 is an evil robot from PAL Labs who is stopped from reaching his full devilish potential by a terrible rendition from Katie and Rick Mitchell of T.I. and Rihanna hit Live Your Life. What else has Conan O’Brien been in? Conan O’Brien is best known as a late-night talk show host in America. He has fronted Conan on cable channel TBS since 2010. He has worked on the writing team of Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons. He has appeared as himself in many films including The Lego Batman Movie, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Now You See Me and Bewitched among others. O’Brien has a long list of television appearance credits to his name including as the host of the Emmy Awards, the MTV Music Awards, and on shows How I Met Your Mother, Arrested Development, Nashville, The Penguins of Madagascar and Silicon Valley. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Charlyne Yi voices Abby Posey Who is Abby Posey? Abby Posey lives next door to the Mitchells with parents Jim and Hailey Posey. She is the love interest of Aaron Mitchell. What else has Charlyne Yi been in? Charlyne Yi is known for her role as Dr Chi Park in Fox medical drama House and as the voice of Ruby on Cartoon Network series Steven Universe. She has also voiced Chloe Park on We Bare Bears and is the voice of Alice on Summer Camp Island. Chrissy Teigen voices Hailey Posey Who is Hailey Posey? Hailey Posey is the wife of Jim Posey and she lives next door to the Mitchells. What else has Chrissy Teigen been in? Chrissy Teigen, who is married to The Mitchells vs. The Machines co-star John Legend, is known for hosting musical competition show Lip Sync Battle with LL Cool J. She is also a judge on US comedy show Bring the Funny. She began her career as a model appearing on the US version of Deal or No Deal as a briefcase model before going on to appear on America’s Next Top Model. She was a co-host on US daily lifestyle panel talk show FABLife. John Legend voices Jim Posey Who is Jim Posey? Jim Posey is a neighbour of the Mitchells. He is married to Hailey Posey and is the father of Abby. What else has John Legend been in? John Legend, who is married to The Mitchells vs. The Machines co-star Chrissy Teigen, has a successful music career as a singer, songwriter and record producer but has also appeared in a number of big and small screen productions. He voiced the role of Crow in 2017 movie Crow: The Legend and has acting credits in La La Land, Jingle Jangle and Sesame Street: Elmo Loves You! John has appeared as himself in television shows including The Simpsons, the US series of The Voice, Lip Sync Battle, Dancing with the Stars and Curb Your Enthusiasm among others. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our guide to the best series on Netflix and best movies on Netflix, or visit our TV Guide.
The Colour Room release date speculation: Cast and latest news on Sky film
Phoebe Dynevor has been cast as the famous Clarice Cliff.
The Colour Room is the first major role for Phoebe Dynevor since Netflix hit Bridgerton and the actress is jumping straight into another period role in this true story as pioneering ceramic artist Clarice Cliff. The film will see Clarice during her days in the potteries of Stoke-on-Trent in the 1920s before she went on to become one of the most famous Art Deco designers in the world. The movie is directed by Claire McCarthy, who previously worked on The Luminaries, and is written by BAFTA-winning scriptwriter Claire Peate. Here’s everything we know so far about The Colour Room. The Colour Room release date speculation A specific release date for The Colour Room has not yet been set but broadcaster Sky has promised it will be available later in 2021. The show is due to air on Sky Cinema and will also be available on streaming service NOW. The Colour Room cast Actress Phoebe Dynevor will portray main character Clarice Cliff. She will star alongside Kerry Fox, who portrays Clarice’s widowed mother Ann, and her younger sister Dot, played by Darci Shaw. Actor Matthew Goode plays factory owner Colley Shorter and David Morrissey portrays designer Fred Ridgeway. Is there a The Colour Room trailer? A trailer for The Colour Room is yet to be released but until then Clarice Cliff fans can get a sneak peek at pictures of Phoebe Dyvenor preparing to play the role... What is The Colour Room about? The Colour Room follows the life of English ceramic artist Clarice Cliff as she changes the way the workplace operates in the 20th century. Clarice, played by Phoebe Dynevor, was a young factory working in the industrial midlands during the 1920s. Ambitious and creative, she frequently moves from factory to factory putting her the household she shares with her widowed mother, played by Kerry Fox, under strain. The now famous ceramicist was full of ideas at the time and took risks, impressing quirky factory owner Colley Shorter (Matthew Goode). For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Her talent wins Clarice an apprentice to renowned art designer Fred Ridgeway (David Morrissey) and she moves on to design the Art Deco Bizarre range with the support of Colley and the other women in the factory. Her hard work and success helps the factory survive in the midst of The Great Depression and she goes on to become a household name. Visit our Movies hub for all the latest news, or check out our TV Guide to find something to watch.