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Apes and Fantastic Four Director Moves

Updated 2026-05-06 20:30 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Director Matt Shakman, known for his work on 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' is set to helm a new film in the 'Planet of the Apes' franchise. Meanwhile, Jane Fonda reflects on Ted Turner's legacy and their 1990s relationship.

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Variety
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
2026-05-06 20:16 UTC
Deadline
Jane Fonda and Ted Turner were a 1990s power couple, having gotten together months after she and prominent California politician Tom Hayden ended their 17-year marriage. The two-time Oscar winner has yet to weigh in publicity about Turner’s death Wednesday at 87, but she talked about his movie
2026-05-06 20:25 UTC
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