It’s finally official; Star Wars Episode VIII from Looper director Rian Johnson will release on May 26, 2017. But before that happens, the first standalone Star Wars film, now titled Rogue One, opens on December 16, 2016. Directed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla) and written by Chris Weitz (About a Boy), the film starring Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything) begins shooting this summer. Star Wars Episode VII debuts December 18, 2015. [StarWars]
You don’t have to let go of Frozen just yet. Disney has announced that their highest-grossing animated film of all time is returning for a sequel. Directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee will be back to develop Frozen 2. You can currently see Elsa, Anna and the rest of the gang in the animated short Frozen Fever, attached to this week’s Cinderella. [Deadline]
Get ready to Flame On! New images for this summer’s Fantastic Four reboot, directed by Josh Trank (Chronicle), reveal more of the film’s gritty look and serious tone. In the sneak peeks, stars Miles Teller, Kate Mara, and Michael B. Jordan wear full-body suits as they head into space. The blockbuster film will release in theaters on August 7th. [TotalFilm]
Looks like Chace Crawford isn’t the only Gossip Girl star with a new gig. Ed Westwick has joined ABC’s L.A. Crime pilot as Kent. One half of a serial killer couple, alongside Betty (Erika Christensen), he’ll do plenty of damage in 1980s Los Angeles. Should it get picked up, season 1 of the anthology series will revolve around two cops’ pursuit of the murderers. [TVLine]