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From Online Phenomenon to Box-Office Hit: Kane Parsons’s Breakthrough
entertainment-film1 month ago

From Online Phenomenon to Box-Office Hit: Kane Parsons’s Breakthrough

Kane Parsons, a 20-year-old YouTuber behind the viral Backrooms shorts that originated on 4chan, helped expand the concept into a feature produced with James Wan’s Blumhouse-Atomic Monster. With a $10 million budget, the film opened to $81 million domestically and $118 million worldwide, making Parsons the youngest director to top the box office and signaling Hollywood’s shift toward young online talent guided by industry mentors.

via Variety|
#backrooms#blumhouse-atomic-monster#box-office
Blum and Wan Herald Horror’s Theatrical Comeback With Obsession and Backrooms
entertainment1 month ago

Blum and Wan Herald Horror’s Theatrical Comeback With Obsession and Backrooms

At the Produced By Conference, Jason Blum and James Wan credit Obsession and Backrooms with reviving theatrical horror, praising a new generation of online‑launched directors, noting Obsession’s two-weekend growth and a potential $90M opening for Backrooms, and outlining Blumhouse‑Atomic Monster’s future plans including a Blair Witch reboot.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#backrooms#blumhouse-atomic-monster#entertainment
Cronin Debunks The Mummy Rumors and Explains How Test Screens Shaped Its Ending
entertainment2 months ago

Cronin Debunks The Mummy Rumors and Explains How Test Screens Shaped Its Ending

Lee Cronin explains that Brendan Fraser isn’t in his The Mummy and that rumors James Wan walked out of a test screening are false; the title never shifted from Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, and test screenings led to a more crowd-pleasing ending with a hopeful coda, plus a personal wake scene. He also discusses UK poster controversy and says he plans to pursue more ghost-story projects after finishing The Mummy.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#brendan-fraser#entertainment#james-wan
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy: A Brutal, Personal Reimagining with the Director’s Name in the Title
film2 months ago

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy: A Brutal, Personal Reimagining with the Director’s Name in the Title

In a Variety interview, Lee Cronin explains his ultra-gory, R-rated spin on The Mummy, including why Jason Blum urged him to put his name in the title. Shot in Ireland and Spain with Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, and May Calamawy, the film centers on an American family whose daughter is found alive in a tomb, delivering a fresh, terrifying twist on the classic monster while nodding to influences like The Exorcist, Seven, and Poltergeist.

via Variety|
#blumhouse#film#horror
James Wan Sets English-Language Remake of The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil for Paramount
entertainment4 months ago

James Wan Sets English-Language Remake of The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil for Paramount

James Wan will direct and produce an English-language remake of the Korean action thriller The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil for Paramount, with Ma Dong-seok (Don Lee) attached to star. The project is set up at Wan’s Blumhouse-Atomic Monster banner, with a slate of producers, after Paramount secured rights in 2022, as Wan also takes on upcoming Paranormal Activity work and potentially marks his first feature since Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#blumhouse-atomic-monster#entertainment#james-wan
Wan to Direct Paramount’s Reimagined Gangster-Cop Thriller
entertainment4 months ago

Wan to Direct Paramount’s Reimagined Gangster-Cop Thriller

Paramount Pictures has tapped James Wan to direct a reimagining of the Cannes-hit South Korean thriller The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil, with star Ma Dong-seok attached. Wan will produce via Atomic Monster alongside Don Lee’s Big Punch Global, with Shay Hatten writing and Brian Helgeland serving as executive producer, and additional producers including Sylvester Stallone’s Balboa Productions and partners.

via Variety|
#entertainment#gangster-cop-devil#james-wan
Wan to Direct Reimagining of The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil
film4 months ago

Wan to Direct Reimagining of The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil

Paramount Pictures has signed James Wan to direct a remake of the South Korean thriller The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil, with original star Don Lee attached. Brian Helgeland wrote the original draft and will serve as an executive producer, with Shay Hatten writing the screenplay. Wan and Michael Clear will produce for Atomic Monster. Don Lee will produce via Big Punch Global, alongside Sylvester Stallone and D. Matt Geller (Balboa Productions), Chris Lee (B&C Group), and Jang Won-seok (BA Entertainment). The Cannes-2019 film follows a cop and a crime boss who team up to hunt a serial killer.

via Deadline|
#atomic-monster#film#gangster-cop-devil
entertainment1 year ago

Blumhouse Acquires Full Rights and Stake in 'Saw' Franchise

Blumhouse has acquired a stake in the 'Saw' horror franchise from Twisted Pictures, bringing the series back to its original creator James Wan, with Lionsgate continuing distribution. The deal marks a significant step in revitalizing the franchise, which has generated over $1 billion globally, and involves collaboration with Content Partners. Wan and Leigh Whannell are expected to have creative input for future installments.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#blumhouse#entertainment#film-acquisition
entertainment1 year ago

Blumhouse in Negotiations to Acquire 'Saw' Franchise Rights

Blumhouse is in negotiations to acquire a stake in the Saw horror franchise from Twisted Pictures, potentially bringing the franchise back into the fold of creator James Wan, who directed the original film. The deal, which stalled earlier this year over pricing issues, could lead to new movies or series, and marks a trend of creatives gaining ownership of their creations. The Saw franchise, launched in 2004, has been highly profitable and expansive, with the latest film released in 2023.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#acquisition#blumhouse#entertainment
"Peacock Announces 3 New Dramas Starring Simu Liu and James Wan"
entertainment2 years ago

"Peacock Announces 3 New Dramas Starring Simu Liu and James Wan"

NBCUniversal's Peacock has given straight-to-series orders for three new drama series, including an untitled espionage techno-thriller from James Wan starring Simu Liu, the limited series All Her Fault, and Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy. The projects feature a range of thrilling and suspenseful storylines, with notable creators and producers attached to each series.

via Deadline|
#drama-series#entertainment#james-wan
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: Home Release and Sequel Announcement"
entertainment2 years ago

"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: Home Release and Sequel Announcement"

"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" will be available for digital purchase and rental on January 23, 2024, and for physical media release on March 12, 2024, with exclusive extras and behind-the-scenes content. The home release will feature behind-the-scenes looks at the film's production, including the creation of new worlds and characters, as well as an original motion comic from DC. Additionally, the release will explore the bond between the actors and the themes of brotherhood in the movie.

via SlashFilm|
#aquaman#digital#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM: Unveiling the Number of Post-Credits Scenes"

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the sequel to 2018's Aquaman, has one post-credits scene. The movie, which is expected to receive a negative response from critics, features returning cast members Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Nicole Kidman. The plot involves Aquaman teaming up with his imprisoned brother Orm to defeat Black Manta and protect their kingdom from destruction. The film is set to release on December 22.

via CBM (Comic Book Movie)|
#aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom#dc-extended-universe#entertainment
'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Makes Waves with Anticipated Christmas Opening
entertainment2 years ago

'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Makes Waves with Anticipated Christmas Opening

Warner Bros/DC's "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" is projected to have a $50M-$60M opening weekend over the Christmas holiday, surpassing the first Aquaman's $67.8M opening. The film is expected to have a strong performance in the long run, similar to its predecessor, which became the highest-grossing Warner Bros DC movie of all time. With limited competition during the Christmas frame, Aquaman 2 is poised to dominate the box office alongside other Warner Bros releases like "Wonka" and "The Color Purple."

via Deadline|
#aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom#box-office#christmas-opening
Aquaman 2 Director Addresses Amber Heard's Claims and Casting Controversy
entertainment2 years ago

Aquaman 2 Director Addresses Amber Heard's Claims and Casting Controversy

Director James Wan responded to Amber Heard's claims that her role as Mera in "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" was reduced due to her lawsuit against Johnny Depp. Wan stated that the sequel was always intended to focus on Aquaman and Orm, and not on Mera. Heard testified in court that she faced career setbacks and that Warner Bros. did not want to include her in the film. The ongoing Hollywood labor strikes have also affected the film's promotion. "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" is set to premiere on December 20, 2023.

via GameSpot|
#amber-heard#aquaman#entertainment