Exciting times ahead for pop culture enthusiasts as we delve into the entertainment landscape of 2024! Last year saw its fair share of emotional highs and lows, from the tragic losses of beloved celebrities like Matthew Perry, Lisa Marie Presley, and Adam Rich to the shocking revelations of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's relationship and Taylor Swift's new romance with Travis Kelce.
As we bid farewell to 2023 and step into a new phase, what can we expect from the world of entertainment in 2024? Let's explore!
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A preview of 2024's blockbusters
Several films have already piqued my curiosity for the upcoming year. First on my list is Deadpool 3, set to hit screens in July. With Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman (an impressive cast of five, but you get the point), I can hardly contain my excitement for what promises to be a hilarious superhero showdown.
Kicking off the year, we'll see a stage musical adaptation of "Mean Girls" in January. I was thrilled when the original cast from the 2004 film reunited in a Black Friday commercial, so I'll be eager to discover the creative vision of Tina Fey for this new adaptation.
Disney and Pixar will also bring their highly successful animated films "Soul", "Luca", and "Going Red" to the big screen for the first time since the pandemic. Several other exciting films are on the horizon, including the tennis-themed romance "Contenders" starring Zendaya, the Amy Winehouse biopic "Back to Black", the sequel to "Dune", and the much-awaited return of "Beetlejuice" and "Joker".
Moreover, if you wish for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to tie the knot in 2024, I suggest you treasure their relationship and wait before asking Swift to pose for a Vogue cover in her wedding dress.
A little more background
Mean Girls is a 2004 American teen comedy film that starred Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, and Lizzy Caplan. The movie became a massive success and spawned various merchandise, memes, and a loyal fanbase.
In 2021, the original cast reunited for a Black Friday commercial for Amazon, which sent fans into a frenzy.
Tina Fey, who wrote and starred in the original film, is set to produce the musical adaptation, which will hit theaters in January 2024.
No further information about the exact release date has been confirmed yet.
Other notable happenings in entertainment
Actress Yvette Nicole Brown recently announced on "The View" that she got engaged to actor Anthony Davis this week. Brown and Davis first met as co-stars in a church play in their twenties and later reconnected after her mother's death in 2020. Brown shared that he proposed to her using a Rubik's cube with the words "Will you marry me?" written on it.
Shannen Doherty's podcast "Let's Get Clear with Shannen Doherty" has been gaining popularity with her honest reflections on her life and career. Doherty, best known for her role as Brenda Walsh in the hit 1990s series "Beverly Hills, 90210", first gained notoriety for her alleged difficult behavior on set. Her podcast offers a fresh perspective and allows her to share her experiences as a cancer survivor.
Warner Bros. will begin streaming the highly successful film "Barbie" on Max on Friday, December 16. The film, which originally saw a theatrical release, has received critical acclaim and multiple Golden Globe Award nominations, and fans can now enjoy it in the comfort of their own homes.
Upcoming releases in entertainment
In the following months, several highly anticipated releases are expected, including the commercial release of films like "Deadpool 3".
Additionally, Disney and Pixar will bring their direct-to-streaming films like "Soul", "Luca", and "Going Red" to the big screen for the first time since the pandemic.
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Movie fans are eagerly looking forward to several films set for release in 2024, including:
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - A giant monster movie where Godzilla and Kong collaborate to face a new threat, set to release on March 29, 2024.
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga - A prequel to the successful Mad Max: Fury Road, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, set to release on May 24, 2024.
- The Electric State - A sci-fi film based on Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel, starring Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, and Michelle Yeoh, with a release date to be announced in 2024.
