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‘The Rings of Power’ Showrunners Sign New Amazon Deal, Begin Early Work on Season 3 (Exclusive)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power showrunners have struck a new overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios, a potentially bullish sign for the future of the fantasy series. Patrick McKay and JD Payne have signed a three-year deal which also launches their own production company, 10:40 PM Productions. The duo wrote and executive […]
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‘Neuromancer’ TV Adaptation a Go at Apple
Following a years-long development process, Apple will officially make a TV series based on William Gibson’s acclaimed sci-fi novel Neuromancer. The tech giant and streamer has handed out a 10-episode series order to the drama based on the 1984 cyberpunk novel that launched Gibson’s career and the so-called Sprawl trilogy that also includes novels Count […]
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Dan Lin Tapped to Replace Scott Stuber as Netflix Film Boss (Exclusive)
Dan Lin, the producer behind the Lego movies and the new live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, has been tapped as the new head of film for Netflix, according to sources. Lin steps into the role vacated by Scott Stuber, who announced in January he would step down in March. Lin’s name had been […]
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Grandview Partners With Boys and Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles for Public Service Initiatives (Exclusive)
Grandview, the management and production banner founded by Matt Rosen and Jeff Silver, is partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles in order to have its managers and clients support the next generation of youth via a multi-pronged public service initiative. The company is creating multiple verticals consisting of philanthropy, hands-on […]
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Disney Shake-Up: Sean Bailey Leaving Studio as David Greenbaum Takes Over Live-Action Film Production
Sean Bailey, the producer turned executive who has overseen Walt Disney Studios’ live-action division for almost 15 years, is exiting the studio. In his place, David Greenbaum, who ran Searchlight Pictures with Matthew Greenfield, will take over in a newly created role of president, Disney live action and 20th Century Studios. Greenbaum will report to Disney […]
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Kenneth Mitchell, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Actor, Dies at 49
Kenneth Mitchell, known for his portrayal of several characters in Star Trek: Discovery as well as roles in Captain Marvel and Jericho, has died. He was 49. Mitchell died Saturday in Los Angeles from complications of ALS, his family told The Hollywood Reporter. “Kenny was the keeper of countless enduring friendships,” they said. “Like a […]
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‘Naruto’ Movie in the Works with Destin Daniel Cretton Writing and Directing (Exclusive)
Naruto, one of the most popular mangas of all time, is headed to the big screen. Destin Daniel Cretton, who co-wrote and directed the Marvel Studios movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, has been tapped to pen and helm a live-action adaptation of the title for Lionsgate. Cretton will also produce alongside Jeyun […]
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New ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Comic in the Works
The Toxic Avenger is returning to the world of comics. Matt Bors, the Pulitzer Prize finalist who founded the daily online political comics publication The Nib, and artist and caricaturist Fred Harper, are collaborating on the what will be a five-issue comic book series. The publisher behind the revival is AHOY Comics, a Syracuse-based publisher […]
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Josh Brolin in Talks to Star in Zach Cregger’s Horror Thriller ‘Weapons’ (Exclusive)
Josh Brolin is in negotiations to star in Weapons, the New Line horror thriller from Barbarian filmmaker Zach Cregger. The feature is Cregger’s highly anticipated Barbarian follow-up and was to have shot last year but the dual writers and actors strikes caused the movie to push its initial fall 2023 start of production. That caused […]
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Bill Weinstein to Start New Company With Several Verve Agents
Days after it was announced that Bill Weinstein would be leaving Verve, the agency that he helped found and where he served as CEO, The Hollywood Reporter is now hearing that the agent will be starting his own outfit with several Verve agents following him. Agents Devon Schiff, Matthew Doyle and Jake Dillman are set […]
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Dark Horse, Marc Bernardin Tackling Comic Adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s ‘Anansi Boys’ (Exclusive)
Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel Anansi Boys is heading to the sequential art world of comics. The 2005 novel, a New York Times best-seller that won the Locus and British Fantasy Awards, is being adapted by Dark Horse Comics, which has set screenwriter and comics author Marc Bernardin to pen what will be an eight-issue miniseries. […]
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How Marvel Is Quietly Retooling Amid Superhero Fatigue
Just over a year ago, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was set to take Marvel Studios to the next level. A new villain was going to be introduced, setting the stage for several years’ worth of storytelling. And the movie itself was a giant-sizing of a franchise that was previously modest in scope. Instead, the […]
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