‘Lethal Weapon’s Shane Black & Joel Silver Reunite for ‘The Executioner’ Adaptation

For decades, filmmakers have tried to adapt the story of the action hero Mack Bolan for the big screen, going all the way back to the 1980s. Now, Shane Black is set to write and direct a new movie based on Don Pendleton’s “The Executioner” book series, with the goal of starting a fresh action franchise. Sony Pictures has greenlit the project, calling it a high-energy, action-packed venture, and this will finally be Mack Bolan’s first appearance on film.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer Becomes First to Cross 1 Billion Views

The trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day reached a record-breaking 1 billion views in just four days after its release on March 18th, according to data from WaveMetrix reported by Variety. The preview quickly became a hit with fans eager to see the latest Spider-Man adventure. Tom Holland returns as Spider-Man, joined by Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, and other familiar faces from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, alongside new cast members Sadie Sink and Tramell Tillman. The excitement around the film clearly drove a lot of views – and re-watches – and the trailer count has now climbed to 1.1 billion, making it the most-watched movie trailer ever.