Upcoming Hollywood films will be all about sequels, spin-offs and girl power

In addition to its usual array of pirate, ape and alien films, Hollywood's next few months seem to be marked by a slew of sequels and spin-offs – as well as a healthy dose of girl power.

The forthcoming comedy Snatched gives a first taste of the strong female roles coming down the pipeline, featuring Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn as a mother-daughter duo who get captured on a trip to South America.