New Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory Movie Gets Netflix Release, 1st Look & Cast

Netflix is creating a new animated movie based on Roald Dahl’s classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Set to come out in 2027, the film will reimagine the story with a fresh adventure, original music, and both new and familiar characters. It will keep the same British feel as the original. The animation is being done by Sony Pictures Imageworks, the studio behind films like KPop Demon Hunters and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Aragorn’s Recasting Begins a New Era for Lord of the Rings

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema announced at CinemaCon this week that Jamie Dornan will be appearing in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. He’ll be acting alongside returning favorites like Elijah Wood, who reprises his role as Frodo Baggins, and Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey. Kate Winslet is also joining the cast as a new character named Marigol.

The Truth Behind A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 2 Filming Cancellation Revealed

Earlier this week, it looked like things hit a snag when reports from Atlantico Hoy said flooding in the Canary Islands had temporarily halted production. This sparked rumors that filming was cancelled and the 2027 release date was in jeopardy. But thankfully, those rumors aren’t true! Polygon reports that sources say the weather caused only a temporary pause, and the show is still on track for its planned release.