With the Pacific Rim sequel – Pacific Rim Uprising – currently in production ahead of its 2018 release, we’ve now finally been given a full synopsis for the follow-up ahead of its trailer debuting tomorrow at New York Comic Con.

Starring John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Jing Tian, Cailee Spaeny, Rinko Kikuchi, Burn Gorman, Adria Arjona and Charlie Day, the official word on the sequel is as follows:

The globe-spanning conflict between otherworldly monsters of mass destruction and the human-piloted super-machines built to vanquish them was only a prelude to the all-out assault on humanity in Pacific Rim Uprising.

John Boyega stars as the rebellious Jake Pentecost, a once-promising Jaeger pilot whose legendary father gave his life to secure humanity’s victory against the monstrous Kaiju. Jake has since abandoned his training only to become caught up in a criminal underworld. But when an even more unstoppable threat is unleashed to tear through our cities and bring the world to its knees, he is given one last chance to live up to his father’s legacy by his estranged sister, Mako Mori – who is leading a brave new generation of pilots that have grown up in the shadow of war. As they seek justice for the fallen, their only hope is to unite together in a global uprising against the forces of extinction.

Jake is joined by gifted rival pilot Lambert and 15-year-old Jaeger hacker Amara, as the heroes of the PPDC become the only family he has left. Rising up to become the most powerful defense force to ever walk the earth, they will set course for a spectacular all-new adventure on a towering scale.

To be directed by Steven S. DeKnight, Pacific Rim Uprising is currently booked in for a March 23rd, 2018 release.

In some news that’s sure to please many out there, it’s just been announced that 20th Century Fox is developing a Bob’s Burgers movie.

The much-loved animated series began life back in 2011 and can be found on Comedy Central here in the UK. But you likely know all of that, so let’s get to the juicy details.

Find the official press release on this news below:

Twentieth Century Fox today announced that the Emmy Award-winning animated TV show BOB’S BURGERS would be coming to cinema screens in an all-new animated feature film.

The popular show, which first premiered on Fox TV in January 2011 has become a firm favorite of critics and fans, prompting wildly enthusiastic reviews (“Wickedly Funny” – CNN; “One of Television’s best comedies”- The A.V. Club) and generating a whirlwind of viewer interaction on social media and through live events. Between its Sunday night airings on Fox and Hulu, nearly 8 million people watch the show in the US and its popularity is growing internationally.

Show creator Loren Bouchard said: “We’re thrilled to be invited to bring BOB’S BURGERS to the big screen. We want to thank Stacey and everyone at 20th Century Fox Film and Gary and Dana at FTG [Fox Television Group] for being such great supporters. We know the movie has to scratch every itch the fans of the show have ever had, but it also has to work for all the good people who’ve never seen the show. We also know it has to fill every inch of the screen with the colors and the sounds and the ever so slightly greasy texture of the world of Bob’s – but most of all it has to take our characters on an epic adventure. In other words, it has to be the best movie ever made. But no pressure, right?!”

“What a year for BOB’S BURGERS!” commented FTG Chairmen Gary Newman and Dana Walden. “First, the Emmy Award for Best Animated Series and now, an amazing opportunity for the gifted Loren Bouchard to take the Belcher family to the movies. Loren, Jim and their talented team continue to knock it out of the park week after week, and seven years in, the show is still growing. Working with Stacey and everyone at the feature studio, we know this important property is in the best possible hands.”

Stacey Snider, Chairman and CEO of Twentieth Century Fox Film said: “A BOB’S BURGERS film fits perfectly with our initiative to redouble our family and animation efforts; we’re grateful to Dana and Gary for trusting us with this beloved property and we’re so excited to be working with Loren and his team.”

BOB’S BURGERS follows the lives, loves and misadventures of the Belcher family and their friends and rivals. Bob Belcher runs a hamburger restaurant in a seaside town, with his ever-optimistic wife Linda and their three children: the self-conscious Tina, goofball Gene and precocious Louise.

Since launch the show has won numerous awards including two Emmys, spawned a best-selling cookbook, and a soundtrack album. For the last three years the show has gone on the road with the Bob’s Burger’s Live tour, selling out venues across the United States. Fan loyalty was also celebrated with a special fan-drawn Season 8 premiere on Fox TV.

As ever, expect more on the Bob’s Burgers movie as we get it.

With Bumblebee’s solo film currently shooting, there’s now some news on another famous Autobot who’ll be joining the titular hero in his own spinoff picture.

As the title suggests, yes, Optimus Prime, the most beloved Transformer of all time, will be a part of Bumblebee. The longtime voice of Prime, Peter Cullen confirmed the news when speaking to Ramdeen Productions, giving a simple “Yes” when asked if we’ll hear his famed vocals in Bumblebee. At this stage, of course, we don’t yet know whether Prime will appear simply in a cameo role or whether he’ll have a larger role to play in the film.

So far, the spinoff from the main Transformers franchise has brought in Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Pamela Aldon, Stephen Schneider, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Jason Drucker, Kenneth Choi, Ricardo Hoyos, Abby Quinn, Rachel Crow and Grace Dzienny to fill out its cast.

The current word on Bumblebee reads:

On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battled-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.

To be directed by Travis Knight, Bumblebee is set for a December 2018 release.

With James Cameron currently working away on his four Avatar sequels, the franchise has brought in a big name to join its ranks.

Speaking to Deadline, Cameron revealed that Kate Winslet has joined the series. As he explained, “Kate and I have been looking for something to do together for 20 years, since our collaboration on Titanic, which was one of the most rewarding of my career. I can’t wait to see her bring the character of Ronal to life.”

Who’s Ronal? At this stage, we have absolutely no idea.

Winslet joins a cast that includes the returning Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Joel David Moore, Matt Gerald, Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Lang, and fellow new additions in the shape of Cliff Curtis, Jack Champion and Oona Chaplin.

At present, Avatar 2 is set for a December 2020 release, Avatar 3 for December 2021, Avatar 4 for December 2024 and Avatar 5 for December 2025. And no, we still don’t have any idea why there’s any need for four sequels either.

Fresh off the news last month that Michelle Williams was joining Sony’s Venom, now comes word that Jenny Slate is also now in talks to board the film.

As per Variety, the Gifted and Obvious Child actress is in negotiations to play a scientist in the Tom Hardy-starrer. There’s no word at this stage if that particular scientist would be an existing Marvel comic book character or not.

In addition to Hardy, Williams and potentially Slate, the only other confirmed cast member right now is Rogue One’s Riz Ahmed. Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg are currently penning the Venom screenplay, with Zombieland’s Ruben Fleischer on directing duties.

At present, Venom is currently set for an October 2018 release.