Jennifer Lopez to star in Netflix's sci-fi thriller 'Atlas'
The movie will be directed by Brad Peyton of 'Rampage' fame.
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Jennifer Lopez, who recently signed a first-look deal with the streamer, will also produce the project.
LOS ANGELES: Actor-pop star Jennifer Lopez will headline Netflix's "Atlas", a sci-fi thriller, which will be directed by Brad Peyton of "Rampage" fame. Lopez, who recently signed a first-look deal with the streamer, will also produce the project, sources told Deadline.
The film follows Atlas, a woman fighting for humanity in a future where an artificial intelligence (AI) soldier has determined the only way to end war is to end humanity. To outthink this rogue AI, Atlas must work with the one thing she fears most - another AI.
Aron Eli Coleite is writing the most recent draft of the script based off the original script by Leo Sardarian.
Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell will produce for Safehouse Pictures along with Peyton and Jeff Fierson for ASAP Entertainment as well as Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina joining Lopez to produce through Nuyorican Productions.
Courtney Baxter will serve as an executive producer with Matt Schwartz co-producing the film.
Previously announced projects under the agreement include "The Mother", directed by Niki Carpo, and "The Cipher", based on the novel by Isabella Maldonado.
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Lopez will next be seen in the Universal romantic comedy "Marry Me" and the Lionsgate action comedy "Shotgun Wedding".
From ‘Sooryavanshi’ To ‘Laal Singh Chadda’, 7 Films Releasing In 2021 That Will Cure The 2020 Hangover
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2020 has been a harsh year for more reasons than one. The coronavirus-induced economic slowdown, the nationwide lockdown and the global population spending most of its waking hours indoors were some of the many factors that made 2020 challenging.
Bollywood, too, was hit by the pandemic. Several of the much-awaited films which were due to release this year were pushed to 2021 by their respective producers. We have prepared a comprehensive list of Bollywood films that are expected to release in 2021.
Whether these films will release on OTT (Over The Top content) platforms first or go for a direct theatre release (that is, if the new Covid strain remains in control), is not yet known. However, what is known for sure is that these films will keep the entertainment quotient high. Here they are:
2020 has been a harsh year for more reasons than one. The coronavirus-induced economic slowdown, the nationwide lockdown and the global population spending most of its waking hours indoors were some ..
Directed by Rohit Shetty, ‘Sooryavanshi’ will bring the film-maker’s rather ambitious cop story to life. The film marks Katrina Kaif’s return after a long hiatus as she plays the leading lady.
The film was expected to release on March 27 this year, but was delayed due to the coronavirus lockdown. While the release date of the cop film hasn’t been finalised yet, trade analyst Taran Adarsh feels that the Akshay Kumar-starrer will be released in March 2021.
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Ranveer Singh, Ajay DevgnDirected by Rohit Shetty, ‘Sooryavanshi’ will bring the film-maker’s rather ambitious cop story to life. The film marks Katrina Kaif’s retur..
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Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone
Based on India’s first World Cup win in 1983, the Kabir Khan-directorial was expected to release in April this year but was shelved due to the pandemic.
Since then, rumours mills on the Internet were running overtime and speculations are rife that the film might release on popular OTT platforms. However, the makers seem adamant on releasing the film in cinemas.
‘‘83’ marks the first time Padukone and Singh are coming together on screen after tying the knot in 2018.
Industry analysts predict that ‘’83’ could open in the first quarter of 2021. Several posters of Singh playing the legendary cricketer Kapil Dev have also been released as promotional material.
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika PadukoneBased on India’s first World Cup win in 1983, the Kabir Khan-directorial was expected to release in April this year but was shelved due to the pandemic.Since then..
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Cast: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan
Often called Bollywood’s ‘Mr. Perfectionist’, Aamir Khan’s last film’ Thugs of Hindostan’ failed to impress even his loyal fans. Come Christmas 2021, the megastar has the remake of Tom Hanks-starrer ‘Forrest Gump’ in store.
Shot across multiple locations and countries including Turkey, the film was slated to release this year but was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The film shows Khan in a new avatar of a Sikh man. The film wrapped up shooting in October. The leading lady Kareena Kapoor Khan said that shooting in the middle of the pandemic was risky but worth it.
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Cast: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor KhanOften called Bollywood’s ‘Mr. Perfectionist’, Aamir Khan’s last film’ Thugs of Hindostan’ failed to impress even his loyal fans. Come Christmas 2021, the megastar..
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Cast: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor
After Karan Johar’s magnum opus ‘Kalank’ failed to impress the audience and critics back in 2019, the producer is all set to release ‘Brahmastra’, the first part of an ambitious trilogy which stars real-life couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor as the leading pair.
On March 6, 2019, the couple and director Ayan Mukherjee flew to Prayagraj for the unveiling of the Brahmastra logo. Around 150 drones lit up the sky to form the film's logo at Kumbh on Mahashivratri. The film was initially set to release in May 2020 but was pushed.
Cast: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir KapoorAfter Karan Johar’s magnum opus ‘Kalank’ failed to impress the audience and critics back in 2019, the producer is all set to release ‘Brahmastra’, the first part of an ..
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Cast: Salman Khan, Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda, Jacqueline Fernandez.
2020 did not see any release from megastar Salman Khan who is known for dropping his films on Eid.
‘Radhe’, which was supposed to release in cinemas on May 22, never saw light of the day due to Covid restrictions. Much like several other films, there were rumours that ‘Radhe’ might take the digital route but the producers have refuted the speculation and are eyeing an Eid 2021 release.
The film is a remake of a South Korean film ‘Veteran’ and stars Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda, Jacqueline Fernandez as well.
Khan wrapped up shooting for ‘Radhe’ on October 14 this year.
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Cast: Kangana Ranaut
‘Thalaivi’, featuring Kangana Ranaut in the titular role, revolves around the life of the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. The Al Vijay-helmed movie, shot against an impressive budget, has a strong supporting cast that includes Prakash Raj and Arvind Swami.
Simultaneously shot in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages under the same title, filming began in November of 2019.
The film is expected to release in 2021.
Cast: Kangana Ranaut‘Thalaivi’, featuring Kangana Ranaut in the titular role, revolves around the life of the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. The Al Vijay-helmed movie, shot against an..
‘Takht’, directed by film-maker Karan Johar, is a period drama that revolves around key incidents from the Mughal era. The magnum opus has a stellar cast headlined by Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
According to IMDb, Vicky Kaushal plays Aurangzeb and Ranveer plays his elder brother Dara, in this period drama about two warring brothers.
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