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entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

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

entertainment1 month ago•15 min saved

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

film1 month ago•14 min saved

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

entertainment9 months ago•4 min saved

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

entertainment9 months ago•1 min saved

Blumhouse Acquires Full Rights to 'Saw' Franchise, Partners with James Wan

Blumhouse has acquired the rights to all future 'Saw' films and properties, reuniting with original director James Wan, while Lionsgate continues its partnership and retains a stake. The deal marks a return of the franchise to Wan and aims to push the legacy forward with new creative directions.

via Variety|

#blumhouse #entertainment #film-rights

entertainment10 months ago•2 min saved

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

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"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

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"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•3 min saved

"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

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

'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

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

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

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

James Wan's Recovery Update: From Hospitalization to Healing

Filmmaker James Wan has shared a medical update on his Instagram account after being hospitalized for an undisclosed health issue. The post featured a photo of Wan in a hospital bed with an IV in his arm, expressing gratitude to the medical staff at Cedars Sinai. Wan is currently preparing for the release of Warner Bros.' Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, set to hit theaters on December 20. He is known for directing horror films such as Insidious and The Conjuring, as well as the 2015 film Furious 7.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom #entertainment #filmmaker

film2 years ago•3 min saved

"Insidious: The Red Door - A Hauntingly Gripping Review"

Patrick Wilson makes his directorial debut with "Insidious: The Red Door," the fifth and supposedly final installment in the "Insidious" franchise. The movie delivers a reasonably satisfying wrap-up to the story of the Lambert family, with Wilson reprising his role as protective dad Josh Lambert. While the film has some effective scares in its first half, it ultimately falls short in exploring a rote theme of inherited trauma and mental illness. Wilson's direction stays faithful to the franchise's visual style, but the movie declines towards an underwhelming finale.

via Roger Ebert|

#film #franchise #horror

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Aquaman 2 adapts to DCU changes and The Flash's reset.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan said that the DC Universe's reset has had little effect on his sequel's story, which catches up with Aquaman as he strives to protect Atlantis from a new threat. Wan also spoke to the standalone nature of Aquaman's journey, saying that the film is "pretty far removed from the rest of the world." The sequel will have a distinct tone and a more mature message, dealing with issues like climate change, while still being a fun action-fantasy movie.

via IGN|

#aquaman #dc-universe #entertainment

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Insidious sequel trailer revisits haunting a decade later.

Insidious: The Red Door, the fifth installment in the Insidious franchise, is a direct sequel to the first two movies and brings back the original cast, including Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne. Set 10 years later, the film follows the next big move for the Lambert family as Dalton heads off to college, but the demons from his past are not ready to leave him alone. The film marks the directorial debut of Patrick Wilson and the return of James Wan as an executive producer.

via Polygon|

#entertainment #horror #insidious