New STAR TREK Movie In The Works From DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Filmmakers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley

"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" and "Game Night" filmmakers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley have been hired to write, produce and direct a new "Star Trek" film that is intended to reboot the franchise. The new film will not be a continuation of J.J. Abrams's own reboot of the series, and will not feature Chris Pine or any of the actors from those movies. While plot details are being kept under wraps, it has been reported that the project is not connected to any previous or current television series, movie, or prior movie development projects.

The last film in the series was 2016's "Star Trek Beyond" and there have been many attempts since to bring back the sci-fi franchise into theaters. Chris Hemsworth was briefly attached to reprise the role of Captain Kirk's father from 2009's "Star Trek", Quentin Tarantino almost directed a "Star Trek" movie set in a world of 1930s gangsters, and even Noah Hawley ("Alien: Earth") and Matt Shakman (" The Fantastic Four: First Steps") where at some point attached to direct a new installment.

Other projects that have been sidelined include a "final chapter" starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldaña, with a first draft of the script written by Steve Yockey ("The Flight Attendant"), and a "Star Trek" origin story that would have been directed by Toby Haynes ("Andor") from a script by Seth Grahame-Smith ("Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter").

Daley and Goldstein have also recently written, directed, and produced the Skydance film "Mayday" starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, which is set to premiere on Apple TV sometime next year.

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Hugh Grant and Sophia Lillis Join DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Movie

Golden Globe and BAFTA winner Hugh Grant ("About a Boy") and Sophia Lillis ("It") have joined the cast of Paramount and eOne's "Dungeons & Dragons" adaptation.

Based on the popular game franchise from Wizards of the Coast, the film will be directed by "Game Night" helmers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley from their own script.

Plot details are unknown at this point, but it has been described as being a "subversive approach to the game". The cast also includes Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith and Rege-Jean Page. Grant is set to play the film's villain.

Paramount first announced the project in 2017. It was originally set for release in 2021, but the official release date is now May 27, 2022. Paramount will distribute in the U.S., while Hasbro’s production company eOne will distribute in Canada and the U.K.

A television series based on the "Dungeons & Dragons" property is also in the works from "John Wick" writer/creator Derek Kolstad. Meanwhile, a "D&D" inspired video game is in the works from Wizards of the Coast and developer Tuque Games.

Grant is currently filming Guy Ritchie's "Five Eyes". Lillis is also set to star in the drama "The Burning Season" opposite Naomi Watts, and the crime drama "The Thicket" alongside Peter Dinklage and Noomi Rapace.

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New on DVD and Blu-ray: GAME NIGHT (2018) Starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams

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GAME NIGHT Trailers, Clips, Featurette, Images and Posters

Directed by "Vacation" helmers John Franchis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein from a script by Mark Perez ("Accepted"), the dark comedy "Game Night" follows a group of friends whose game night turns into a real-life murder mystery.

The cast includes Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler, Sharon Horgan, Billy Magnussen, Lamorne Morris, Kylie Bunbury, Jesse Plemons, Michael C. Hall, Danny Huston, Chelsea Peretti and Zerrick Williams .

"Game Night" opened in theaters on February 23, 2018 and received mostly positive reviews. The film grossed $17 million in its opening weekend at the box-office.

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Final VACATION Trailer and 7 Clips

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The reboot is directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein and it stars Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Leslie Mann, Chris Hemsworth, Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Steele Stebbins, Skyler Gisondo, Nick Kroll, Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olson, Regina Hall, and Keegan-Michael Key.

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New VACATION Reboot Trailer and Poster

A new trailer and poster for the "Vacation" reboot have been released today. This is a green-band trailer but it contains new footage that looks just as fun as the red-band version. Ed Helms stars as Rusty Griswold, son of the legendary Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase), who decides to take his own family on the famous childhood vacation to Walley World which worked wonders for the original Griswolds. Directed by "Horrible Bosses" and "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" writers John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the film also stars Christina Applegate, Leslie Mann, Chris Hemsworth, Beverly D'Angelo, Steele Stebbins, Skyler Gisondo, Nick Kroll, Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olson, Regina Hall, and Keegan-Michael Key.

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VACATION Red-Band Trailer and Poster

Warner Bros. has released the red-band trailer for the "Vacation" reboot along with a teaser poster. The film is actually a sequel to the classic films starring Chevy Chase as the head of the Griswold family, and it follows the grown-up Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) as he decides to take his own family on the famous childhood vacation to Walley World which started the franchise. Beverly D'Angelo is also back as Ellen Griswold, while new additions to the cast include Christina Applegate as Rusty's wife and Leslie Mann as Audrey, his sister. Chris Hemsworth also joins the cast in a refreshing change of pace from his usual action roles.

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