Director Jon Turteltaub confirmed that 'National Treasure 3' is officially in development during a live taping of the 'National Treasure Hunt' podcast. Turteltaub stated that a script is already in the works and that 'to whatever extent we can, everyone's back,' though he clarified the project is 'Hollywood real,' meaning subject to the usual industry uncertainties.

Josh Brolin confirmed that Sicario 3 is in development, with production expected to begin soon. The actor, who starred as CIA officer Matt Graver in both Sicario (2015) and Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018), revealed the news in a recent interview with ScreenRant. Taylor Sheridan, who wrote the first two films, is returning to pen the threequel.

Jaafar Jackson told GQ Middle East that the upcoming 'Michael' sequel will address the child abuse allegations Michael Jackson faced in the 1990s. The first film ended with the 1987 release of 'Bad,' before the first allegation in 1993. Jackson says the sequel aims to present Michael's perspective on the controversies.

Bruce Campbell clarified on X this week that he retired from playing Ash Williams after the 2015-2018 Starz series Ash vs Evil Dead, citing both declining physical ability and diverging interests. The actor, who revealed a cancer diagnosis in March, explained he didn't want the character compromised by age-related performance limitations. Campbell turned down a cameo in 2023's Evil Dead Rise, stating Ash is 'not part of any big overriding story' as the franchise moves forward with a new trilogy.

Chris Hansen went to A24's offices on Thursday for a private screening of 'Primetime,' the Lance Oppenheim film starring Robert Pattinson as Hansen, but left without watching it. Hansen claims A24 asked him to sign an agreement that would have signed away rights to his name, image, and brand, which his lawyers advised against. A24 source says it was a standard NDA for unreleased films to prevent spoilers.

Amy Schumer will star in and produce "Best Divorce Ever," a comedy from writer-director Sean Mullin. Concourse Media is launching worldwide sales at the Toronto market next month, with the company financing alongside Archetype Media Finance. Vanishing Angle's Matthew Lee Miller and Natalie Metzger are producing.

Netflix has acquired a documentary feature about Jessica Simpson, directed by Joe Pearlman ("Robbie Williams," "Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now"). The film will explore Simpson's life and career, from her early 2000s pop era through her billion-dollar fashion empire and 2025 music comeback after a 15-year hiatus.