Say hello to Transformers: The Last Knight‘s newest combiner. Helen Mirren is starring in a new supernatural thriller… about a weapons manufacturer. There’s good news for Legion fans. Plus, new clips from Power Rangers and The Originals, and a new trailer for the Flash/Supergirl crossover. Behold, spoilers!
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Making Star Wars has a small but intriguing detail about Phasma’s presence in the film — not about what she’s up to, but what she’s going to be carrying. Apparently, the character has seemingly ditched her chrome stormtrooper rifle for something a little more up close and personal: A spear-like weapon.
The site further hints that some equivalent of the Royal Guards from Return of the Jedi will be in the movie, standing around Snoke — so maybe the weapon Phasma has is akin to that, and a bit more ornamental than practical. Hopefully she gets to do something with it this time around!
A Quiet Place
John Krasinksi and Emily Blunt are set to star in a supernatural thriller from Platinum Dunes & Paramount, directed by Krasinski himself. [Variety]
Suicide Squad 2
Adam Cozad (The Legend of Tarzan, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit) is currently negotiating to write the script. [THR]
Winchester
CBS Films announced their supernatural thriller, Winchester, is now in production. Based on a true-ish story, Helen Mirren plays Sarah Winchester, the heiress of the Winchester rifle fortune, who believes she’s being haunted by the spirits of those killed by the titular firearm manufacturer’s weapons. Shooting for the film will commence at the former residence of the real Sarah Winchester, the Winchester Mystery House. [Coming Soon]
Transformers: The Last Knight
Transformers News has a leaked image of the film’s new combiner robot, Infernocus — described on the packaging as the “guardian of Quintessa”. Infernocus is comprised of smaller Transformers Rupture, Skulk, Thrash, Glug and Gorge. You’ll have to hit the link to see the pictures.
Power Rangers
Zack takes the Mastodon Zord for a joyride in a new clip from the film.
Ghost in the Shell
A new featurette introduces the men and women of Section 9.
The Belko Experiment
James Gunn hired Huxley Berg Studios to remake the trailer with LEGO.
Legend of the Ancient Sword
THR has a first look at Renny Harlin’s adaptation of the popular Chinese fantasy RPG.
Van Helsing
Missy Peregrym has joined the cast as Scarlett Harker, ” a woman with a mysterious past who might help turn the tide against the vampires”. [Spoiler TV]
Legion
Good news! The adventures of David Haller have officially been renewed for a second season at FX. [TV Line]
The Originals
The CW has released the opening scene of the season four premiere for your viewing pleasure.
The Flash
Finally, more pictures and an extended trailer for the musical crossover episode, “Duet”, have surfaced. See the rest at the link. [Buddy TV]
Additional reporting by Gordon Jackson. Banner art by Jim Cooke.