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‘Scooby-Doo’ Live-Action Show Ordered To Series At Netflix With Eight Episodes

Wednesday, March 26

Netflix has officially confirmed the development of a live-action Scooby-Doo series, picking up the show for eight episodes. Set to delve into the origins of Mystery Inc. and their iconic Great Dane, the show... Read More.

Ayo Edebiri To Write (And Possibly Star) In ‘Barney’ Live-Action Movie

Tuesday, February 25

Ayo Edebiri, best known for her Emmy-winning role The Bear, is set to write and potentially star in the upcoming live-action Barney movie being developed by A24, Daniel Kaluuya, and Mattel Films. Kaluuya, a... Read More.

Dwayne Johnson Admits Using A Muscle Bodysuit For Live-Action ‘Moana’

Sunday, December 1

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson confirmed that he wore a muscle-enlarging bodysuit for his role as Maui in the live-action remake of Moana. “That’s a suit that took a long time to put on," he... Read More.

Live-Action Lego Movies In The Works From Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins & Joe Cornish

Thursday, October 31

The Lego Group has tapped directors Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins, and Joe Cornish to each helm a live-action movie for Universal Pictures, though plot details for the untitled films are currently undisclosed. This move... Read More.

Live-Action ‘View-Master’ Movie From Mattel Now In The Works

Wednesday, October 16

Mattel, the toy company behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, is now collaborating with Sony Pictures to develop a live-action feature film based on the iconic View-Master toy that has delighted audiences since 1939. Described... Read More.

Henry Cavill To Star In Live-Action ‘Voltron’ Film For Amazon MGM

Thursday, October 10

Henry Cavill will star in Amazon MGM Studios' live-action Voltron film, directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber (Red Notice, Skyscraper). While plot details are being kept confidential, the Voltron TV franchise revolved around a team... Read More.

‘Rugrats’ Live-Action Movie In The Works At Paramount With CGI Babies

Wednesday, October 2

Paramount is developing a live-action/CG hybrid film based on the beloved '90s Nickelodeon animated series Rugrats, bringing back characters such as Tommy Pickles and Chuckie Finster with CGI, but set in the real world... Read More.

New Live-Action ‘Popeye’ Movie Currently In Development

Wednesday, March 20

A new live-action Popeye movie is in development with screenwriter Michael Caleo (Sexy Beast, The Sopranos). This will be the first big budget, live-action take on the classic comic character since the 1980 film... Read More.