Disney Dominates, Superhero Movies Get Respect and 5 More Lessons From the Film Industry in 2018
Diversity on screen, original ideas and serious superheroes fueled a record year at the domestic box office
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‘Collide’ Writer F. Scott Frazier to Script ‘Gears of War’ for Universal (Exclusive)
Studio optioned motion picture rights to Microsoft Studio’s iconic “Gears of War” franchise in 2016, based on the Xbox video game series
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25 Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes: From George Clooney to Rita Ora (Photos)
Sarah Hyland, Halsey and Harry Styles also make TheWrap’s list
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Disney Production Exec Tendo Nagenda Will Exit for Netflix
He shepherded an impressive slate of live-action feature films at Disney
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Netflix Bails on Cannes Over Theatrical Release Mandate
Ted Sarandos passes on the south of France
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‘Scarface': Mexican-Born Writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer Tapped to Rewrite Universal’s Gangster Reboot (Exclusive)
Antoine Fuqua left the film last year, but has signed a deal to return as director
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‘Scarface’ Remake Loses David Ayer as Director
“Suicide Squad” helmer joined project in May after Antoine Fuqua left over scheduling conflicts
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‘Planet of the Apes’ Producer Dylan Clark Signs First-Look Deal With Universal
Clark is already producing “Scarface” and “Battlestar Galactica” for the studio
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‘Patriots Day’ Producer Scott Stuber to Run Netflix Feature Films
Producer had also been courted by Paramount for top studio job
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Antoine Fuqua Is in Talks to Direct New ‘Scarface’ Film
New take on the classic crime movies will be set in Los Angeles
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‘Veep,’ ‘SNL,’ ‘People v OJ’ Stars Join Jennifer Aniston in ‘Office Christmas Party’
Sam Richardson, Vanessa Bayer and Courtney B. Vance enlist in the DreamWorks comedy
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‘House of Cards’ Star Rachel Brosnahan, ‘Madam Secretary’ Actor Christopher O’Shea Join ‘Patriots Day’
Previously announced actors include Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, J.K. Simmons, Michelle Monaghan and Kevin Bacon
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John Goodman Joins Mark Wahlberg in Lionsgate’s ‘Patriots Day’
J.K. Simmons is also starring in Peter Berg’s film about the Boston Marathon bombings
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‘Battlestar Galactica’ Reboot Names Michael De Luca, Scott Stuber as Producers
Universal is bringing the iconic sci-fi series to the big screen
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‘Family Guy’ Trio Sells Fat Dads Comedy Pitch to Universal
Wellesley Wild, Kevin Biggins and Mike Desilets will work with producers Scott Stuber and Dylan Clark
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John Green’s ‘Let It Snow’ Movie Lands 2016 Release Date From Universal
The short story collection hails from Maureen Johnson, Lauren Myracle and the “Fault in Our Stars” author
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James Wan Names Michael Clear Head of Production at Atomic Monster
“Furious 7” director calls former Bluegrass Films VP a “savvy decision-maker and a dynamic executive”
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Yahoo Expands Programming With Simon Cowell ‘Ultimate DJ’ Competition, Scripted Series
Upfronts 2015: Naomi Campbell, Michelle Rodriguez bolster Yahoo’s star-studded slate
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Keri Russell, Mahershala Ali Join Matthew McConaughey in ‘Free State of Jones’ (Exclusive)
Gary Ross is directing the Civil War movie, which co-stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw
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Matthew McConaughey, Julia Roberts, Jason Bateman Headline Projects for Showtime, STX Multiyear Deal
The premium TV window film pact also includes film starring Nicole Kidman, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Will Ferrell
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw to Star Opposite Matthew McConaughey in Gary Ross’ ‘Free State of Jones’ (Exclusive)
Scott Stuber and Jon Kilik ae producing the Civil War tale for Robert Simonds’ STX Entertainment
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Joseph Kosinski to Direct ‘The Trials of White Boy Rick’ for Universal
Biopic of a teenage drug kingpin is based on the book by Evan Hughes
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Universal Options ‘Let It Snow’ Book Featuring Short Story by John Green
The “Fault In Our Stars” author contributed to the collection with Mauren Johnson and Lauren Myracle
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Dennis Haysbert to Star in Zombie Movie ‘Dead Rising,’ Also Joins ‘Ted 2’ (Exclusive)
Zach Lipovsky is directing the genre film for Legendary Digital, Crackle and Lorenzo di Bonaventura
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Morgan Freeman Will Join Cast of ‘Ted 2’
The film, starring Mark Wahlberg, is currently in production
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Jessica Barth Set to Return as Foul-Mouthed Girlfriend Tami-Lynn in ‘Ted 2’ (Exclusive)
Amanda Seyfried will join Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane in Universal and MRC’s comedy sequel
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Why Hollywood Will Never Give Up on the Western
Seth MacFarlane’s “A Million Ways to Die in the West” does not have to be an international sensation to prove the Western is alive and well
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Robert De Niro Joins Robert Pattinson in Olivier Assayas’ Heist Thriller ‘Idol’s Eye’
The movie is a heist action thriller
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Seth MacFarlane Calls Charlize Theron’s Son ‘Little Republican’ (Video)
It comes down, quite simply, to the two-year old’s love of the word, “No.”
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Tom Hardy to Star in Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘True American’ From Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures
The red-hot package is based on Anand Giridharadas’ non-fiction book about a crime in Texas
