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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.