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Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions has let go of three staffers in its development department. The cuts come about a year after a previous round of layoffs at the company. Monkeypaw's deal with Universal is expected to run through mid-2026.

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Universal Pictures' Spanish release calendar has revealed an untitled event film from Illumination and Nintendo scheduled for April 2028. The listing appears shortly after the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. It aligns with prior copyright filings hinting at a Donkey Kong animated spinoff.

Universal Pictures has won a bidding war to develop a musical biopic on rock band Bon Jovi, with frontman Jon Bon Jovi involved and the project drawing from the band's hits. Screenwriter Cody Brotter is attached, alongside producers Kevin J. Walsh and Gotham Chopra, following their 2024 Hulu documentary on the group.

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Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett have shared details about the script for The Mummy 4, describing it as beautiful, scary, and sweeping. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are set to reprise their roles as Rick and Evelyn O’Connell. The film is scheduled for release on May 19, 2028, from Universal Pictures.

Universal Pictures is reportedly pursuing Dwayne Johnson to reprise his role as the Scorpion King in the upcoming fourth Mummy film. The studio is also in talks with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz to return as the leads. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are attached to helm the project.

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Marcello Hernández and Skyler Gisondo have been cast as Shrek and Fiona's sons in the upcoming animated film Shrek 5. Hernández, known for his Saturday Night Live work, and Gisondo, who played Jimmy Olsen in Superman, will voice Fergus and Farkle. The movie is set for release on June 30, 2027.