Michael Douglas to star with son Cameron in 'Blood Knot'

Washington [US], November 6: Hollywood star Michael Douglas is all set to work with his son Cameron in the upcoming family drama film 'Blood Knot'.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the duo will be portraying the role of a father and son trying to mend their broken relationship. The 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' actor previously shared the screen space with his oldest son in Fred Schepisi's 2003 drama film 'It Runs in The Family', which also starred Michael's father Kirk Douglas.

In Blood Knot, Michael Douglas plays a father who, in an attempt to reconnect with his estranged son, invites him to Puerto Rico to compete in a father-son fishing competition, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The 'Young Sheldon' director Howard Deutch will helm the adaptation of Bob Rich's book Looking Through Water, based on a script by Rowdy Herrington. Deutch described the film "about redemption, love, and forgiveness. About several generations of a family brought together and torn apart by mystery, murder, and true confessions." The official release date of the film is still awaited.

Michael will be also seen in an upcoming action thriller film 'Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania' alongside Paul Rudd, Michelle Pfeiffer and Jonathan Majors which is all set to hit the theatres on February 17, 2023. Produced by Marvel studios, the film is helmed by Peyton Reed.

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'Scooby-Doo!' character Velma confirmed to be LGBTQ in upcoming HBO Max film

Washington [US], October 5: 'Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! ', the upcoming Hollywood movie appears to put a stamp on fan speculation that the character of Velma Dinkley is attracted to women.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, footage from the new HBO Max film has been making rounds on social media, with several viral posts focusing on fans' elated responses to scenes showing Velma, expressing interest in the female character Coco Diablo, voiced by Myrna Velasco.

After Velma seems to be smitten by Coco, a fashion designer with a criminal past, Velma's long-time friend and fellow detective Daphne quips, "I didn't know convicted felons were your type."

A flustered Velma replied by saying, "What? Type -- me? Please. Who has time for a type? We have our work cut out for us, and I am focused like a laser on ... OK, who am I kidding? I'm crushing big-time, Daphne! What do I do? What do I say?" In another clip, Daphne is shown trying to help Velma strike up a casual conversation with Coco by saying, "Now's your chance to talk to her." Daphne later pulls Velma aside when it's clear that Velma's small-talk skills could use some polish, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

Velma first debuted as a pivotal character on 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!', the animated series from Hanna-Barbera Productions that premiered in 1969.

The character, a long-time favourite of the LGBTQ community, has long been speculated by fans to be attracted to women. HBO Max is also developing an animated spin-off series 'Velma', in which the character will be voiced by executive producer Mindy Kaling, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Meanwhile, 'Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!', is now available for on-demand purchase and will start streaming from October 15 on HBO Max.

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Nicholas Galitzine to work with Anne Hathway in 'The Idea of you'

Washington [US], September 21: Actor Nicholas Galitzine is all set to work opposite academy award winner Anne Hathway in the upcoming romantic film 'The Idea of you'.

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According to Deadline, the film is based on Robinne Lee's bestselling contemporary love story of the same name and will premiere on Amazon Prime Video.

Helmed by the Emmy-nominated director Michael Showalter, the film showcases Sophie (played by Hathaway), a 40-year-old divorced mother. Sophie's husband Dan left her for a younger woman, and now he has cancelled his Coachella trip with their 15-year-old daughter. Sophie then picks up the pieces, braving the crowds and desert heat in Dan's place. While at the music festival, she meets 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Galitzine), the lead singer of the hottest boy band on the planet, August Moon. The shooting of the film will begin in October 2022.

Meanwhile, Galitzine will next be seen in Prime Video's upcoming romantic comedy 'Red, White & Royal Blue', based on Casey McQuiston's New York Times and the USA Today bestselling novel of the same name, as well as the comedy Bottoms from MGM's Orion Pictures. He also recently starred alongside Sofia Carson as the male lead in Netflix's romance 'Purple Hearts' and as Prince Robert in Prime Video's 'Cinderella', opposite actor Camila Cabello, as per Deadline.

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