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  • Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom teaser drops; trailer to be out soon 

    By Express News Service

    A teaser of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, starring actor Jason Momoa in the lead titular character, was released by the makers on social media on Sunday. With the trailer releasing on Thursday, the film is set to hit the theatres on September 20.

    The teaser shows the grand visuals of the film, with Jason battling the evil forces under the guise of Aquaman.

    The film is directed by James Wan, who also helmed the previous film. Along with Jason, the film’s cast includes Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman. With a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, the story is by James Wan and David Leslie. The technical crew consists of Don Burgess as the cinematographer, Bill Brzeski on production design and Kirk Morri handling the edits. Rupert Gregson-Williams will be scoring the music.

    Don’t miss the full trailer this Thursday. #Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom – Only in theaters December 20. pic.twitter.com/Cwk1ElJ8lN
    — Warner Bros. Pictures (@wbpictures) September 11, 2023
    Reports suggest that the film is billed to be heavier on the production costs and kicked off as a project with $205 million as budget. The film was shot during the pandemic, further raising the budget along with the film’s special effects.

    A teaser of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, starring actor Jason Momoa in the lead titular character, was released by the makers on social media on Sunday. With the trailer releasing on Thursday, the film is set to hit the theatres on September 20.

    The teaser shows the grand visuals of the film, with Jason battling the evil forces under the guise of Aquaman.

    The film is directed by James Wan, who also helmed the previous film. Along with Jason, the film’s cast includes Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman. With a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, the story is by James Wan and David Leslie. The technical crew consists of Don Burgess as the cinematographer, Bill Brzeski on production design and Kirk Morri handling the edits. Rupert Gregson-Williams will be scoring the music.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Don’t miss the full trailer this Thursday. #Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom – Only in theaters December 20. pic.twitter.com/Cwk1ElJ8lN
    — Warner Bros. Pictures (@wbpictures) September 11, 2023
    Reports suggest that the film is billed to be heavier on the production costs and kicked off as a project with $205 million as budget. The film was shot during the pandemic, further raising the budget along with the film’s special effects.

  • Aquaman sequel to release on Dec 20 this year

    By Express News Service

    Earlier we reported that Warner Bros has set December 25, 2023, as the release date for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Changing the release date once again, the film will now be out on December 20, five days ahead of the previously announced release date.

    Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom have gone through many release date changes due to delays in production work. It was first rescheduled for March 17, 2023, but was later pushed to August 2023. 

    Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will see Jason Momoa returning in his titular role and also marks the return of Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The filming of the sequel commenced earlier last June. James Wan will direct from a script provided by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick.

    Earlier we reported that Warner Bros has set December 25, 2023, as the release date for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Changing the release date once again, the film will now be out on December 20, five days ahead of the previously announced release date.

    Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom have gone through many release date changes due to delays in production work. It was first rescheduled for March 17, 2023, but was later pushed to August 2023. 

    Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will see Jason Momoa returning in his titular role and also marks the return of Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The filming of the sequel commenced earlier last June. James Wan will direct from a script provided by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

  • Jason Momoa says he doesn’t like wearing clothes anymore

    By IANS

    LOS ANGELES: Actor Jason Momoa during his appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ stripped down to nothing but his traditional Hawaiian malo.

    “I actually don’t even like wearing clothes anymore,” Momoa told the host, reports aceshowbiz.com.

    The 43-year-old star then shared he began wearing the underwear-like garment while filming his Apple TV+ series, “Chief of War”.

    “I’m in it every day. I wear it all the time,” he said.

    The ‘Game of Thrones’ star continued, “It’s all 1780s, 1790s Hawaii.

    That’s what I wear every day. I was just getting ready for the role and I like to get into character and so I was tanning my white a**.”

    Kimmel then asked if the actor was wearing malo under his clothes during the interview, to which Jason responded, “of course.” He then stood up, prompting the studio audience to cheer on him.

    Much to everyone’s surprise, he later took off his purple satin pajama set to reveal his malo. Not stopping there, the “Slumberland” actor left little to the imagination as he turned his backside to show his bare butt to the crowd.

    “Let me tell you, I never felt more like Danny DeVito than I do right now,” Jimmy quipped.

    Last month, Jason made headlines after he showed off a butt-baring look in an Instagram post.

    He treated his followers to a picture of him on a fishing trip with his friends. He captioned the racy snap, “Sunday funday. amazing time with da ohana. big mahalo to captain hopper and J for helping us catch some aku. dried aku all week.”

    LOS ANGELES: Actor Jason Momoa during his appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ stripped down to nothing but his traditional Hawaiian malo.

    “I actually don’t even like wearing clothes anymore,” Momoa told the host, reports aceshowbiz.com.

    The 43-year-old star then shared he began wearing the underwear-like garment while filming his Apple TV+ series, “Chief of War”.

    “I’m in it every day. I wear it all the time,” he said.

    The ‘Game of Thrones’ star continued, “It’s all 1780s, 1790s Hawaii.

    That’s what I wear every day. I was just getting ready for the role and I like to get into character and so I was tanning my white a**.”

    Kimmel then asked if the actor was wearing malo under his clothes during the interview, to which Jason responded, “of course.” He then stood up, prompting the studio audience to cheer on him.

    Much to everyone’s surprise, he later took off his purple satin pajama set to reveal his malo. Not stopping there, the “Slumberland” actor left little to the imagination as he turned his backside to show his bare butt to the crowd.

    “Let me tell you, I never felt more like Danny DeVito than I do right now,” Jimmy quipped.

    Last month, Jason made headlines after he showed off a butt-baring look in an Instagram post.

    He treated his followers to a picture of him on a fishing trip with his friends. He captioned the racy snap, “Sunday funday. amazing time with da ohana. big mahalo to captain hopper and J for helping us catch some aku. dried aku all week.”

  • Tom Cruise made going to cinemas appealing post-pandemic: Aquaman-star Jason Momoa

    By IANS

    LOS ANGELES: Actor Jason Momoa has thanked ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star Tom Cruise for his part in making people go to theatres again following lukewarm years because of the pandemic.

    Momoa is keen to keep playing Aquaman as long as film fans are interested. Returning as the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) superhero in ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’, the 43-year-old star is happy to continue as the character as long as the audience wants him.

    “As long as we can. If people don’t like it and it feels like it’s past its due date, then we won’t make another one,” Momoa told The Hollywood Reporter when quizzed on how much longer he will play Aquaman, reports aceshowbiz.com.

    “But if they love it, then we will make more, you know. I don’t want to force anything down someone’s throat to watch it. But I love it.”

    The has had a hand in writing the story for the new film, which has now been delayed until December 2023, and said that he feels a deep connection to the part.

    The star said: “We wrote a great story. I was one of the writers on it and the minute we finished (‘Aquaman’) I went in with a 50-page outline for the second one and they used it and they liked it. It’s got my heart in it.

    “I feel very connected to the character and have played him across, what, four movies now?”

    Momoa is unconcerned by the latest delay to the movie’s release as he is confident that fans will be happy with what they see.

    He said: “We killed it. We made something amazing and it’ll come out when it’s meant to come out.”

    He also thanked Tom Cruise and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ for making cinemas appealing again.

    “The nice thing about what’s happened with COVID is that everyone is trying to rush to meet these deadlines but we know it should come out when it’s ready to come out (at a time) when everybody is getting back in the movie theatres. So, thank you Tom Cruise.”

    LOS ANGELES: Actor Jason Momoa has thanked ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star Tom Cruise for his part in making people go to theatres again following lukewarm years because of the pandemic.

    Momoa is keen to keep playing Aquaman as long as film fans are interested. Returning as the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) superhero in ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’, the 43-year-old star is happy to continue as the character as long as the audience wants him.

    “As long as we can. If people don’t like it and it feels like it’s past its due date, then we won’t make another one,” Momoa told The Hollywood Reporter when quizzed on how much longer he will play Aquaman, reports aceshowbiz.com.

    “But if they love it, then we will make more, you know. I don’t want to force anything down someone’s throat to watch it. But I love it.”

    The has had a hand in writing the story for the new film, which has now been delayed until December 2023, and said that he feels a deep connection to the part.

    The star said: “We wrote a great story. I was one of the writers on it and the minute we finished (‘Aquaman’) I went in with a 50-page outline for the second one and they used it and they liked it. It’s got my heart in it.

    “I feel very connected to the character and have played him across, what, four movies now?”

    Momoa is unconcerned by the latest delay to the movie’s release as he is confident that fans will be happy with what they see.

    He said: “We killed it. We made something amazing and it’ll come out when it’s meant to come out.”

    He also thanked Tom Cruise and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ for making cinemas appealing again.

    “The nice thing about what’s happened with COVID is that everyone is trying to rush to meet these deadlines but we know it should come out when it’s ready to come out (at a time) when everybody is getting back in the movie theatres. So, thank you Tom Cruise.”

  • ‘Aquaman’, ‘Shazam!’ sequels pushed to later release dates

    By IANS

    LOS ANGELES: Warner Bros. seems to be dealing with a delay bug as two of their films ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ and ‘Shazam!: Fury of the Gods’ will release later than planned.

    The studio announced a slew of release date changes on Wednesday (Pacific Standard Time), pushing the ‘Aquaman’ follow-up from March 17, 2023, to December 25, 2023. The ‘Shazam!’ sequel will open on the date previously occupied by Jason Momoa’s hulking King of Atlantis, reports Variety.

    The story about Zachary Levi’s Billy Batson was originally set to land in theatres on December 21, 2022.

    According to Variety, on its new date, ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ will debut a few days after Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ spinoff ‘Rogue Squadron’ (December 23, 2023). Meanwhile, ‘Shazam!: Fury of the Gods,’ which was initially set to face off against James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ now has free rein over its new opening weekend

    Plus, a March release date worked well for Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader adventure ‘The Batman’ which collected $770 million globally, another DC Comics film.

    Variety further states that as part of the calendar shuffle, an “untitled WB event film” has landed on February 10, 2023, ‘Evil Dead Rise’ has been scheduled for April 4, 2023, and ‘The Conjuring’ spinoff sequel ‘The Nun 2’ will be released on September 8, 2023.

    ‘Salem’s Lot’, which was slated for April 21, 2023, is being moved to a to-be-announced date in the same year.

    LOS ANGELES: Warner Bros. seems to be dealing with a delay bug as two of their films ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ and ‘Shazam!: Fury of the Gods’ will release later than planned.

    The studio announced a slew of release date changes on Wednesday (Pacific Standard Time), pushing the ‘Aquaman’ follow-up from March 17, 2023, to December 25, 2023. The ‘Shazam!’ sequel will open on the date previously occupied by Jason Momoa’s hulking King of Atlantis, reports Variety.

    The story about Zachary Levi’s Billy Batson was originally set to land in theatres on December 21, 2022.

    According to Variety, on its new date, ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ will debut a few days after Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ spinoff ‘Rogue Squadron’ (December 23, 2023). Meanwhile, ‘Shazam!: Fury of the Gods,’ which was initially set to face off against James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ now has free rein over its new opening weekend

    Plus, a March release date worked well for Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader adventure ‘The Batman’ which collected $770 million globally, another DC Comics film.

    Variety further states that as part of the calendar shuffle, an “untitled WB event film” has landed on February 10, 2023, ‘Evil Dead Rise’ has been scheduled for April 4, 2023, and ‘The Conjuring’ spinoff sequel ‘The Nun 2’ will be released on September 8, 2023.

    ‘Salem’s Lot’, which was slated for April 21, 2023, is being moved to a to-be-announced date in the same year.

  • Ben Affleck’s return in Aquaman sequel confirmed by Jason Momoa

    By Express News Service

    Actor Jason Momoa made a revelation that Ben Affleck will appear onscreen in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the upcoming sequel of Aquaman film, as Bruce Wayne/Batman.

    Making the revelation on Instagram, Momoa wrote, “REUNITED bruce and Arthur. Love u and miss u Ben. WB studio tours just explored the backlot alright. Busted on set all great things coming AQUAMAN 2 all my aloha.”

    Momoa also posted a couple of photos and videos during the studio tour on his Instagram. However, it is to be noted that it is not yet confirmed how Ben Affleck’s character will be woven into the Aquaman storyline and if both Bruce Wayne and Batman characters will appear in the film.

    Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. Momoa has also co-written the story for the sequel. The film went on floors in June 2021 and was wrapped up in January. Apart from Jason and Ben, others part of the cast are Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as, Temuera Morrison, and Nicole Kidman. The film is set to release theatrically on March 17, 2023.

    Actor Jason Momoa made a revelation that Ben Affleck will appear onscreen in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the upcoming sequel of Aquaman film, as Bruce Wayne/Batman.

    Making the revelation on Instagram, Momoa wrote, “REUNITED bruce and Arthur. Love u and miss u Ben. WB studio tours just explored the backlot alright. Busted on set all great things coming AQUAMAN 2 all my aloha.”

    Momoa also posted a couple of photos and videos during the studio tour on his Instagram. However, it is to be noted that it is not yet confirmed how Ben Affleck’s character will be woven into the Aquaman storyline and if both Bruce Wayne and Batman characters will appear in the film.

    Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. Momoa has also co-written the story for the sequel. The film went on floors in June 2021 and was wrapped up in January. Apart from Jason and Ben, others part of the cast are Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as, Temuera Morrison, and Nicole Kidman. The film is set to release theatrically on March 17, 2023.

  • Actor Ben Affleck to reprise his Batman role for ‘Aquaman’ sequel

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Ben Affleck is set to reprise his role of superhero Batman in Warner Bros’ upcoming “Aquaman” sequel.

    Franchise star Jason Momoa shared the news on Instagram on Friday.

    “Reunited bruce and arthur,” Momoa wrote alongside a photograph of him and Affleck. 

    “Love u and miss u Ben WB studio tours just explored the backlot alright. busted on set all great things coming AQUAMAN 2 all my aloha j,” he added.

    Titled “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”, the sequel will be directed by James Wan from a script by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick.

    The film also stars the actors Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Dolph Lundgren, Nicole Kidman, Randall Park.

    Plot details are under wraps.

    Affleck last appeared as Bruce Wayne/Batman in 2017’s superhero mashup “Justice League”.

    He has also appeared as the Caped Crusader in “Suicide Squad” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”. Both the films released in 2016.

    Momoa played Aquaman in “Batman v Superman” and “Justice League”.

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Ben Affleck is set to reprise his role of superhero Batman in Warner Bros’ upcoming “Aquaman” sequel.

    Franchise star Jason Momoa shared the news on Instagram on Friday.

    “Reunited bruce and arthur,” Momoa wrote alongside a photograph of him and Affleck. 

    “Love u and miss u Ben WB studio tours just explored the backlot alright. busted on set all great things coming AQUAMAN 2 all my aloha j,” he added.

    Titled “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”, the sequel will be directed by James Wan from a script by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick.

    The film also stars the actors Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Dolph Lundgren, Nicole Kidman, Randall Park.

    Plot details are under wraps.

    Affleck last appeared as Bruce Wayne/Batman in 2017’s superhero mashup “Justice League”.

    He has also appeared as the Caped Crusader in “Suicide Squad” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”. Both the films released in 2016.

    Momoa played Aquaman in “Batman v Superman” and “Justice League”.

  • Jason Momoa to star in Shots! Shots! Shots!

    By Express News Service

    Dune star Jason Momoa has been signed to star in the action-comedy special Shots! Shots! Shots! The film will be penned by Matt Mider and Kevin Burrows, with its plot currently under wraps. The rights of which have been acquired by Universal Pictures, is also yet to zero down on a director. Momoa and producing partner Jeff Fierson will produce alongside Rideback’s Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, with Mider, Burrows, and Ridebacks’ Ryan Halprin exec producing.

    Universal Pictures’ Executive Vice President Matt Reilly and Creative Development Executive, Jacqueline Garrell will oversee the project on behalf of the studio. Momoa, who leads Apple TV+’s sci-fi drama series See was also recently seen in James Gunn’s HBO Max series Peacemaker. He’s perhaps best known for his turn as Aquaman in the Warner Bros franchise with the sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom as well as his turn as Dothraki chieftain Khal Drogo on HBO’s Game of Thrones.

    The actor has also appeared in series including Frontier, The Red Road, The Game, and Stargate Atlantis. He will also soon be seen in Francis Lawrence’s adventure pic Slumberland, Christian Camargo’s Western The Last Manhunt, and Universal’s Fast X.

  • Jason Momoa to star in ‘Shots! Shots! Shots!’

    By IANS

    LOS ANGELES: ‘Dune’ star Jason Momoa has been signed to star in the action-comedy spec ‘Shots! Shots! Shots!’ The film will be penned by Matt Mider and Kevin Burrows, with its plot currently under wraps, reports ‘Deadline’.

    As per ‘Deadline’ the film, the rights of which have been acquired by Universal Pictures, is also yet to zero down on a director. Momoa and producing partner Jeff Fierson will produce alongside Rideback’s Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, with Mider, Burrows and Ridebacks’ Ryan Halprin exec producing. Universal Pictures’ Executive Vice President Matt Reilly and Creative Development Executive, Jacqueline Garrell will oversee the project on behalf of the studio.

    Momoa, who leads Apple TV+’s sci-fi drama series ‘See’ was also recently seen in James Gunn’s HBO Max series ‘Peacemaker’. He’s perhaps best known for his turn as ‘Aquaman’ in Warner Bros franchise with sequel ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ as well as his turn as Dothraki chieftain Khal Drogo on HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’.

    The actor has also appeared on series including ‘Frontier’, ‘The Red Road’, ‘The Game’ and ‘Stargate Atlantis’. He will also soon be seen in Francis Lawrence’s adventure pic ‘Slumberland’, Christian Camargo’s Western ‘The Last Manhunt’ and Universal’s ‘Fast X’.

  • Jason Momoa to headline action-murder mystery 

    By Express News Service

    Aquaman-star Jason Momoa will headline an action-murder mystery film, which is tentatively titled The Executioner. Warner Bro. Studios will produce the film.

    The project has a script written by Kaz and Ryan Firpo. A director is yet to be finalised. Though plot details are currently under wraps, the film is said to be in the spirit of Knives Out meets The Lord of the Rings.

    Aquaman producer Peter Safran will also produce The Executioner. Warner Bros EVP Jesse Ehrman will speerhead the production.

    Meanwhile, Momoa will be seen next in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which is set for release on March 17, 2023, and is currently working on Fast and Furious 10. The actor will also headline a limited series titled Chief of War and a Minecraft live-action film.