We’ve got a lot of teasers and trailers coming out from all over the globe! From slashers to spies to time-travellers, there’s a ton of stuff being released in a slow drip to keep audiences on the edge of their seats through the holiday season. Don’t peek under the tree just yet, you’ll spoil your surprise!
Ballerina
Deadline reports Gabriel Byrne has joined the cast of the John Wick spinoff Ballerina in a currently undisclosed role.
The DCU/Shazam!
Zachary Levi revealed he’s confident Shazam will not be recast under James Gunn’s tenure as creative director of the DCU.
Oooh, I really wouldn’t go believing everything you see on the internet. I’m Gucci, Ash. We all Gucci. 😎 https://t.co/684SarbP1P
— Zachary Levi (@ZacharyLevi) December 20, 2022
Don’t Move
According to Deadline, Sam Raimi is attached to produce Don’t Move with Hammerstone Studios, a new horror film from 50 States of Fright directors, Adam Schindler and Brian Netto. Adapted from a script by T.J. Cimfel and David White (Intruders), the story concerns “a seasoned killer” who “injects a grieving woman with a paralytic agent. She must then run, fight and hide before her body completely shuts down.”
Twisters
THR reports the upcoming Twister sequel is now scheduled for a July 19, 2024 release date.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
James Mangold revealed Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s character, Helena, is “a daughter of a friend of Indy’s” who has “gotten herself into a bit of trouble” in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly.
She’s a daughter of a friend of Indy’s, who we will also meet in the movie. Helena’s gotten herself in a bit of trouble, and brings [that] to Indy’s doorstep. She’s a character who’s a wonderful set of contradictions — charming and brilliant, but also a lot of trouble.
Project Wolf Hunting
In a coordinated escape attempt, convicts aboard a cargo ship accidentally unleash an experimental super soldier in the trailer for Project Wolf Hunting, a film Bloody-Disgusting hails as “one of the goriest and most violent action slashers [they’ve] ever seen.”
Alone at Night
Meanwhile, a cam girl vacationing at a remote cabin draws the ire of “a masked killer wielding a crowbar” in the trailer for Alone at Night, a new horror movie boasting appearances by Luis Guzmán, Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson and model Winnie Harlow.
Yellowjackets
Variety reports Melanie Lynskey’s husband, actor Jason Ritter, will guest star in one episode of Yellowjackets’ second season. Details on his character are not available at this time.
Velma
TV Line has word Mindy Kaling’s adult-oriented Scooby-Doo spinoff will premiere Thursday, Jan. 12 on HBO Max. Two of the first season’s ten episodes will release each week.
Trigun Stampede
The official Twitter page of the upcoming Trigun reboot has our first look at Meryl Stryfe’s redesign.
【キャラクタービジュアル第二弾】
— 『TRIGUN STAMPEDE』アニメ公式／トライガン・スタンピード (@trigun_anime) December 17, 2022
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第二弾はベルナルデリ通信社の
新人記者メリル・ストライフ📝‼
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『TRIGUN STAMPEDE』
1月7日より毎週土曜23:00~
テレビ東京他にて放送📺
※初回は23:15~
放送まであと3週間⌛
お楽しみに!🌀#TRIGUN #トライガン pic.twitter.com/gMs3nEdVwu
Star Trek: Prodigy
The Protostar crew “attempt to stop their ship from destroying all of Starfleet” in the synopsis for tomorrow’s episode, “Supernova, Part 1.”
Surrounded by the Federation armada, the crew attempts to stop their ship from destroying all of Starfleet.
Written By: Erin McNamara
Directed By: Andrew L. Schmidt
National Treasure: Edge of History
The kids meet “famous treasure hunter Riley Poole (from the National Treasure movies…)” in the synopsis for “Charlotte,” the December 28 episode of Edge of History.
For the first time ever, Jess finds herself in a puzzle-solving slump when she can’t crack the clue found in the last episode. Her personal life isn’t any less confusing as she tries to figure out if she and Liam have romantic feelings for each other. At the wake for Liam’s grandpa, Jess and her friends meet famous treasure hunter Riley Poole (from the National Treasure movies) and enlist his help. Jess’s puzzle-solving skills are put to the test when she and Riley get caught in a deadly trap.
La Brea
TV Line has a couple images from La Brea’s two-part January 31 episodes, “Stampede” and “Murder in the Clearing.”
Quantum Leap
Elsewhere, KSiteTV has several photos from “Fellow Travellers,” the January 2 episode of Quantum Leap. Click through to see the rest.
The Last of Us
Finally, the Clickers are formally introduced in a new Last of Us TV spot.
https://twitter.com/a/status/1605254203756126219Want more Gizmodo news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel and Star Wars releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Editor’s Note: Release dates within this article are based in the U.S., but will be updated with local Australian dates as soon as we know more.