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Keanu Reeves has two new projects in the works — and they're both based on his comic book,.

Keanu Reeves is bringing his debut comic to Netflix!

Angelique Jackson Introducing the “Brzrkr” on-screen universe.“Brzrkr” co-author and co-creator Keanu Reeves will star in and produce both a live-action film and anime series adaptation of his BOOM! Studios comic series for Netflix.The new projects will be an expansion on the 12-episode limited series, which originated from an idea Reeves had been developing for a number of years.The legendary action star makes his comic book debut with the series, written with New York Times bestselling writer

Nicole Byer, Tony Hale and Natalie Morales are among the voice talent tapped for the adult roles in Paramount+’s Rugrats series revival. Hale will play Chuckie’s father, Morales as Phil and Lil’s mother and Byer, with Omar Miller, as Susie’s parents.

Canada is getting a sprinkle of pixie dust.

Netflix’s live-action take on the anime classic Cowboy Bebop finally has wrapped production on its first season after a long injury layoff and the coronavirus shutdown.

JERUSALEM -- Israel’s premier museum for Islamic art has scrapped the planned auction of scores of rare and precious items after public outcry over the attempted sale, which had been expected to fetch millions of dollars from wealthy private collectors.In a settlement announced Wednesday by the museum, Sotheby’s and the Qatari Al Thani Collection Foundation, the Sotheby’s auction house would return items from the L.A.

The CW has found its Powerpuff Girls. Chloe Bennet (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Dove Cameron (Descendants) and Yana Perrault (Jagged Little Pill) are set as the leads in the network’s The Powerpuff Girls live-action pilot.

Get ready to see Dove Cameron, Yana Perrault and Chloe Bennet swinging into the action!

Natalie Oganesyan editorPassage Pictures is developing a TV series “Dream Girl” starring Inbar Lavi, who will also serve as producer. Inspired by Lavi’s own life, the project will be developed by the production company’s founder Uri Singer.“Inbar’s standout work in ‘Imposters’ really caught my eye, and after finding her to be a fellow Israeli making her way in the industry, it feels natural to partner with her on a story like this,” Singer said.

A Guide to the Oscars Shortlisted Documentary Shorts, From the Holocaust to Sophia LorenA Guide to the Oscars Shortlisted Animated Shorts, From Diana Rigg to Pixar’s First Gay Hero “Bittu”“Bittu” Director: Karishma Dube The only shortlisted film to qualify by winning one of this year’s Student Academy Awards, this drama from Indian-born NYU student Karishma Dube is also the roughest of the semifinalists.

In Disney’s Mulan, composer Harry Gregson-Williams found the opportunity to put his stamp on the journey of a classic Disney character. In his second collaboration with director Niki Caro, Gregson-Williams would pen a score and co-write an original song, “Loyal Brave True,” seeing both of these works shortlisted for the Oscars in their respective categories on February 9.

The Wrap reports, with Gordon-Levitt voicing Jiminy Cricket and Erivo playing the Blue Fairy.  The movie will be a hybrid of live-action and visual effects in the vein of the 2017 re-imagining of Beauty and the Beast, with Tom Hanks playing Geppetto and Luke Evans as the Coachman.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterApple has ordered a live-action series adaptation of the Korean webtoon “Dr. Brain.” The series will be the first completely Korean-language project at the streamer.Kim Jee-Woon will write and direct, with “Parasite” star Lee Sun-Kyun set to star.

If Disney hires Robert Zemeckis to direct a live-action “Pinocchio” remake, you better believe Tom Hanks is on board to star, right? And that’s exactly what’s happening. But Tom Hanks can’t possibly play all the characters, so now we know who the filmmaker is bringing out to join the Oscar-winning actor in Disney’s latest attempt to remake a classic animated feature.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJospeh Gordon-Levitt will provide the voice of Jiminy Cricket, while Cynthia Erivo will play the Blue Fairy in Disney’s live-action retelling of “Pinocchio.” That means that Gordon-Levitt will give his pipes a workout, singing “When You Wish Upon a Star,” which became an anthem of sorts for the Disney brand.They join a cast that includes Tom Hanks as Geppetto and Luke Evans as The Coachman.

EXCLUSIVE: New Line is scratching at a start date on Hello Kitty. The studio, which set the rights to make a film based on the global brand in 2019, has set Jennifer Coyle and Leo Matsuda to direct what will be an animated/live-action hybrid effort.

EXCLUSIVE: Picturestart has closed a deal to produce an untitled film project starring Israeli singer and actress Noa Kirel, who will also serve as a producer alongside her management. Jessica Switch and Royce Reeves-Darby will oversee for Picturestart.

EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Alexander has joined the cast of Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Halle Bailey will portray Ariel, a mermaid princess who dreams of being a human, while Melissa McCarthy is playing her evil aunt Ursula. Javier Bardem is on board to play King Triton.