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Matt Shakman to Direct New 'Planet of the Apes' Film

Matt Shakman, known for directing "Fantastic Four: First Steps," has been tapped to helm a new installment in the "Planet of the Apes" franchise for 20th Century. Josh Friedman is reportedly writing the script for the upcoming movie.

6 May, 20:00 — 6 May, 22:57
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varietyMostly Factual111d ago

New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie in the Works With ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director

Director Matt Shakman is bouncing from Marvel’s sacred timeline to “The Planet of the Apes,” as the director will shepherd a new film in the sci-fi franchise for 20th Century Studios.  Shakman helmed last year’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” for Disney’s superhero label, and has now been entrusted with screenwriter Josh Friedman to revisit […]

By Varietymattdonnelly

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual111d ago

‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director Tackling New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie

And 'First Steps' co-writer Josh Friedman is on writing duties.

By Borys Kit

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deadlineMostly Factual111d ago

New ‘Planet Of The Apes’ Movie At 20th Century To Be Directed By ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director Matt Shakman; Josh Friedman Writing

EXCLUSIVE: After helping relaunch Marvel’s Fantastic Four franchise with Fantastic Four: First Steps, director Matt Shakman and writer Josh Friedman are getting a shot at another high-profile IP, as sources tell Deadline Shakman is set to direct an untitled Planet of the Apes movie at 20th Century with Friedman penning the script. Shakman will also […]

By Justin Kroll

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ignMostly Factual111d ago

Planet of the Apes Reboot in the Works from The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director Matt Shakman

A new Planet of the Apes film is in the works from The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman.

By Cade Onder

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screen-rantMixed111d ago

New Planet Of The Apes Movie Helmed By Fantastic Four Director Matt Shakman

After four Planet of the Apes reboot films were released from 2011 to 2024, a new movie is in the works, and a director has just been hired.

By Jeff Dodge

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First report: deadline · 6 May, 20:00Full coverage: 5 · 3hWindow: 3h
deadline6 May, 20:00First to report

New ‘Planet Of The Apes’ Movie At 20th Century To Be Directed By ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director Matt Shakman; Josh Friedman Writing

variety6 May, 20:16

New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie in the Works With ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director

screen-rant6 May, 20:19

New Planet Of The Apes Movie Helmed By Fantastic Four Director Matt Shakman

hollywood-reporter6 May, 20:57

‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director Tackling New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie

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ign6 May, 22:57Latest update

Planet of the Apes Reboot in the Works from The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director Matt Shakman

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