Film Reporter • brian.welk@thewrap.com • Twitter: @brianwelk
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Florian Schneider, German Electronic Music Pioneer With Kraftwerk, Dies at 73
Co-founder and keyboardist for the influential group died of cancer
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Kevin Spacey Compares His #MeToo Shunning to Pandemic: ‘I Understand What It’s Like Being Told You Can’t Work’ (Video)
“If I can’t act, who am I?” actor says in speech for virtual German business conference
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ESPN ’30 for 30′ Docs to Resume on Sundays After ‘The Last Dance’ With Lance Armstrong, Bruce Lee Films
“Lance,” “Be Water” and “Long Gone Summer” about Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire will air beginning on May 24
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Louis Leterrier in Talks to Direct ‘Bright 2’ With Will Smith and Joel Edgerton
“The Transporter” filmmaker will take over for David Ayer, who directed the first film from 2017
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Sundance Winner ‘Charm City Kings’ Moves to HBO Max From Sony Pictures Entertainment
Film from director Angel Manuel Soto will launch on streaming service later this year
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Tom Cruise to Film Aboard International Space Station, NASA Administrator Says
“We need popular media to inspire a new generation of engineers and scientists to make @NASA’s ambitious plans a reality,” Jim Bridenstine says
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Sports Illustrated Owner’s CEO Asked Publisher TheMaven to ‘Reverse’ Recent Staffing Cuts (Exclusive)
“I can honestly say some of it we haven’t agreed with as the holder of the license,” Authentic Brands Group CEO Jamie Salter tells TheWrap
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Sports Illustrated to Develop and Produce Film and TV Content With 101 Studios
Sports Illustrated Studios to launch as part of joint partnership between David Glasser’s company and Authentic Brands Group
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Sony Nabs Sci-Fi Thriller From ‘A Quiet Place’ Writers, Sam Raimi
Scott Beck and Bryan Woods will write, direct and produce untitled film based on original idea
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Ron Howard’s Thai Cave Rescue Drama ‘Thirteen Lives’ Lands at MGM
“Gladiator” writer William Nicholson to pen script
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‘Star Wars’: Taika Waititi to Direct and Co-Write New Big-Screen Movie
“1917” and “Penny Dreadful” writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns to co-write screenplay
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Don Shula, Legendary NFL Coach of the Miami Dolphins, Dies at 90
Coach who led Dolphins to two consecutive Super Bowl victories passed away “peacefully at his home,” the team said in a statement
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James Wan to Produce Time Travel Thriller ‘Hunting Season’ From ‘John Wick’ Writer Derek Kolstad
Film is based on a short story by Frank M. Robinson
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‘John Wick 4’ Pushed to Summer 2022, Chris Rock’s ‘Saw’ Movie ‘Spiral’ Moves to 2021
Lionsgate also sets new dates for “Voyagers,” “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” and more
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Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg Developing Adult Animated Comedy ‘Bubble’ Based on Podcast at Sony
Matt Tolmach will produce based on Jordan Morris’ 2018 podcast series















