Rami Malek pegged for Freddie Mercury, Max Landis’ American Werewolf & More – Meet the Movie Press

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Today:

Today: U.S. Presidential Election reactions. Rami Malek to cast as Freddie Mercury in Queen biopic, “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Fox looking-into X-Men franchise reboot. Max Landis to remake “American Werewolf in London.” Tobe Jones to star in “Jurassic World”. Mission Impossible 6 and Pacific Rim 2 have been announced. Trainspotting 2 trailer reactions. Universal to bring Voltron into a “Live-Action” production. Luc Besson’s “Valerian” trailer reactions. Michael De Luca & Jennifer Todd to produce the 89th Oscars; Host speculations..

Sony Corporation seeking a patent-method for journalist reporting. Actor Robert Vaughn Dies at 83. “Fantastic Beasts 2” considering Gay character. “Now You See Me 3” announced. Alden Ehrenreich cast as lead-role in new Han Solo film. Police Academy 2 announced. New Releases this week; Arrival, Almost Christmas, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. Allied and Miss Sloane out next week.

All this and more on Meet the Movie Press!

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