Star Trek 4 Remains a Possibility according to Simon Pegg
In the upcoming episode of YOLO: Rainbow Trinity, it's revealed that Rachel will be receiving a grant to write a novel at an artist's commune, but there's a twist - the commune is secretly run by insecurity-eating archons. [Rachel's grant]
Meanwhile, the much-anticipated Goonies sequel is on the horizon, with Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus at the helm. However, no confirmation has been made regarding the involvement of the original cast. [Goonies sequel]
The Star Trek 4 film in the Kelvin timeline is moving forward, with Chris Pine (Captain Kirk), Zachary Quinto (Spock), and other Enterprise crew members expected to return. J.J. Abrams is set to produce, while Steve Yockey is writing the script. The new Paramount leadership, led by CEO David Ellison, a dedicated Star Trek fan, may support the revival of the Kelvin timeline series. [Star Trek 4]
Simon Pegg, a key cast member, has expressed optimism about the movie’s prospects, noting that the film could explore the characters around ten years after their five-year mission. Pegg also mentioned that he has pitched the idea of Nick Frost playing Harry Mudd in Star Trek 4 multiple times. [Simon Pegg's optimism]
However, challenges remain, such as the late Anton Yelchin’s role as Chekov, which will not be recast out of respect for the actor. Paramount is also developing a second Star Trek movie featuring brand new characters alongside this sequel. [Challenges and new Star Trek movie]
In other news, a new trailer for Thunderbolts from Australia refers to Lewis Pullman's character, Sentry, by name. The movie adaptation of Death Stranding, directed by Michael Sarnoski, is being produced by A24 and Kojima Productions. [Thunderbolts and Death Stranding]
In the world of television, Perrin and company prepare for the Trolloc army in the trailer for this Thursday's episode of The Wheel of Time. Axel outruns a fleet of drones in a clip from the next episode of Lazarus. June disrupts the Rebels' plans in the trailer for "Promotion," the next episode of The Handmaid's Tale. [The Wheel of Time, Lazarus, and The Handmaid's Tale]
Interestingly, Jay Duplass revealed that Hades does not appear in the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, but may return for season three. A new 4DX poster for Thunderbolts has been released. [Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Thunderbolts poster]
Corey Feldman revealed that none of the original Goonies cast members have been asked to return for the sequel. [Goonies sequel cast]
With these exciting updates, the world of entertainment continues to evolve, offering fans a plethora of new and returning favourites to look forward to.
Technology plays a significant role in the upcoming movies, with advancements like 4DX experiences for Thunderbolts. IO9 predicts that the future of entertainment will continue to blend movies and tech, such as virtual reality experiences for immersive storytelling. Gizmodo reports that movie-watching apps could potentially analyze viewers' preferences to provide personalized recommendations, revolutionizing how we discover and enjoy movies-and-tv.
