Barry Jenkins Directing 'Lion King 2', Jamie Foxx as Electro, 'Nick Fury' Series & More!

On this episode of The Movie News Network, we discuss the recently announced director for Lion King 2, Jamie Foxx returning as Electro, a Nick Fury series on Disney Plus, and much, much more! Writers for the site David, Darby, and Alex assemble for this episode of the podcast. Shownotes: Intro News Stories (1:47) ‘The Lion King’ Sequel Will Be Directed By ‘Moonlight’ Director Jamie Foxx is Coming Back as Electro for ‘Spider-Man 3’ Nick Fury Disney+ Series In Works Starring Samuel L. Jackson Cineworld and Regal Announce Temporary Closure in US and UK from Thursday The Delay After Tomorrow (32:56) Disney Shifts Movie Release Dates, Including ‘Black Widow’, ‘Shang-Chi’, And ‘Eternals’ Universal Delays ‘Fast 9’ Almost Two Months ‘No Time to Die’ Delayed Again ‘Roald Dahl’s The Witches’ from Robert Zemeckis Heading to HBO Max Quickfire News (41:32) ‘Peacemaker’, a Spin-Off of ‘The Suicide Squad’, Is Coming to HBO Max M. Night Shyamalan Kicks off Production on his New Feature ‘Old’ ‘Ms. Marvel’ Finds Its Lead In Newcomer Iman Vellani ‘The Godfather’ Making-of Movie in the Works What We’ve Been Watching (52:14) Darby: Fargo, Long Way Up Alex: New Girl, Enola Holmes, Last Christmas David: Okja, A Fish Called Wanda, Malcolm X What We’re Hung Up On (1:06:58) Alex: Straight to video sequels Darby: Multiverses at Marvel and DC David: Madonna directing her auto-biopic Wrap Up (1:19:19) Follow David at davidwall.tv or on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd at @davis_wally Follow Alex on Twitter at @New_macca and Instagram as @newmacca Follow Darby on Twitter at @Darbyharn or on darbyharn.com If you enjoyed the show, take a look at our previous episodes. Also be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and share it with your friends. See you next time!