Film & TV News: BLACK AMERICA, STAR WARS: EPISODE IX, Production Begins On ANT-MAN AND THE WASP

Black America, Star Wars: Episode IX, Ant-Man And The Wasp, And Other Film And TV News

Black America, Star Wars: Episode IX, Ant-Man and The Wasp, and other films and TV shows have made recent production news.

These productions come from studios based primarily in the United States. The production information within is subject to change.

Ant-Man And The Wasp

Marvel Studios has officially commenced production on its Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp. The company accompanied the news with a video showing the film’s set, complete with chairs for the cast. The movie will serve as a follow-up to the previous MCU installment Ant-Man.

Star Wars: Episode IX

Jack Thorne has been tapped to revise the script for Star Wars: Episode IX. Thorne is primarily known for his work in British television, although he has recently completed the screenplay for Lionsgate’s Wonder. The last entry in the new Star Wars trilogy is set for release in 2019.

Black America

Amazon reveals its plans to produce a new alternative history drama entitled Black America. The show has reportedly been in production for at least a year, but controversy surrounding HBO’s similarly Civil War-themed drama Confederate prompted the streaming service to announce the project.

Spooky Jack

Dreamworks Animation is teaming up with Blumhouse Productions to make the Robert Ben Garant-penned Spooky Jack.

Mary And The Witch’s Flower

GKIDS obtains the North American rights to the animated Japanese film Mary and the Witch’s Flower.

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