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From TikTok to the Big Screen: Epic Odyssey Musical Gets Animated Movie
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From TikTok to the Big Screen: Epic Odyssey Musical Gets Animated Movie

Epic, the viral TikTok musical retelling of Homer’s Odyssey, is being developed as an animated feature with Jerry Bruckheimer producing alongside creator Jorge Rivera-Herrans and Atlantic Music Group’s Kevin Weaver, with Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films also aboard. The nascent project will be shopped to studios and streamers by CAA. Rivera-Herrans began Epic as a Notre Dame senior thesis, turning into a global phenomenon with billions of streams, and the move into film comes as Odyssey adaptations gain momentum in Hollywood.

Bruckheimer to Animate Odyssey-Inspired EPIC: The Musical
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Bruckheimer to Animate Odyssey-Inspired EPIC: The Musical

Jerry Bruckheimer Films will produce an animated adaptation of Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ Odyssey-inspired EPIC: The Musical, a project that has drawn more than 4 billion global streams and over 7 billion short-form views. Rivera-Herrans and Atlantic Music Group president/producer Kevin Weaver will produce, with Chad Oman also on board, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Top Gun 3 Takes Off With Cruise and Bruckheimer Reunited
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Top Gun 3 Takes Off With Cruise and Bruckheimer Reunited

Top Gun 3 is officially in development with a script underway, reuniting Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer. Ehren Kruger wrote the earlier script; the project follows 2022’s Maverick, a $1.5 billion global box-office hit. No director was announced at CinemaCon, but Paramount (with Skydance) is pushing forward with Cruise-led plans for the sequel.

CinemaCon Spotlight: Bruckheimer & Thomas Deflect Merger Letter Questions
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CinemaCon Spotlight: Bruckheimer & Thomas Deflect Merger Letter Questions

At CinemaCon, producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Emma Thomas explained they haven’t signed the open letter opposing Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger, saying they weren’t asked and that the deal is already moving forward; Bruckheimer argued the merger could still spur movie production, while Thomas cautioned against disruption and questioned consolidation’s logic as the letter gains thousands of signatures; the $110 billion deal awaits regulatory review and a late-2026 close, with California officials scrutinizing actions.

Daisy Ridley and Diana Nyad Dive into 'Young Woman and the Sea' Biopic
entertainment2 years ago

Daisy Ridley and Diana Nyad Dive into 'Young Woman and the Sea' Biopic

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer discusses the making of "Young Woman and the Sea," a film about Olympic medalist Gertrude Ederle, starring Daisy Ridley. The movie, which chronicles Ederle's historic swim across the English Channel, has become Bruckheimer's highest-tested film. Bruckheimer emphasizes the importance of test screenings in refining his movies, noting that "Young Woman and the Sea" resonated strongly with both men and women.

'Pirates of the Caribbean' Franchise Confirmed for Reboot, Says Producer
entertainment2 years ago

'Pirates of the Caribbean' Franchise Confirmed for Reboot, Says Producer

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed plans to reboot the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, indicating a new installment is in the works. While no production timeline or release date has been shared, the original films starred Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley. This reboot follows previous considerations for a female-led revamp and an installment interrupted by the Hollywood writers' strike in 2023.

"Producer Confirms Reboot for Next 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Movie"
entertainment2 years ago

"Producer Confirms Reboot for Next 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Movie"

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer announced that the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie will be a reboot, indicating a departure from previous plans involving Margot Robbie and a younger cast. The new installment is expected to feature an all-new cast and is being developed alongside Top Gun 3. The last Pirates film, Dead Men Tell No Tales, was released in 2017.

"Producers Rebooting 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Plans Revealed"
entertainment2 years ago

"Producers Rebooting 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Plans Revealed"

After struggling to produce successful sequels and facing challenges with Johnny Depp's involvement, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has announced plans to reboot the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, citing it as the easier option. Despite previous attempts to revive the series with Depp and a female-led spin-off, the decision to reboot comes as a surprise. The return of key actors such as Depp, Keira Knightley, and Orlando Bloom remains uncertain, but the reboot aims to breathe new life into the iconic film series.

"Producer Confirms 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Reboot for Sixth Movie, Easing Casting Challenges"
entertainment2 years ago

"Producer Confirms 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Reboot for Sixth Movie, Easing Casting Challenges"

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that the next "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie will be a reboot, indicating an entirely new cast and potentially no return for Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. Disney is prioritizing a script by Craig Mazin and Ted Elliott for the reboot, while a separate female-led "Pirates" movie written by Christina Hodson has been dropped. The future of the franchise remains uncertain, but Bruckheimer has stated that the reboot will be the next installment in the beloved adventure series.

'Pirates of the Caribbean' Franchise Set for Reboot, Says Producer
entertainment2 years ago

'Pirates of the Caribbean' Franchise Set for Reboot, Says Producer

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise will be rebooted, with no information available yet about the new storyline or potential actors involved. Johnny Depp is unlikely to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow, and previous reports have mentioned scripts in development, including one with Margot Robbie in a female-led spinoff. Disney has expressed excitement about the new direction for the franchise.

Disney+ Cancels National Treasure Spinoff and Four Other Shows After One Season
entertainment3 years ago

Disney+ Cancels National Treasure Spinoff and Four Other Shows After One Season

Disney+ has cancelled its National Treasure TV show, Edge Of History, after just one season and 10 episodes. The show received no apology statement from the network or streamer, which does not bode well for the third National Treasure film that has been in development hell for over a decade. The TV series starred Lisette Olivera, Zuri Reed, Antonio Cipriano, Jordan Rodrigues, Jake Austin Walker, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Lyndon Smith, and was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.

Disney+ Cancels 'National Treasure: Edge of History'
entertainment3 years ago

Disney+ Cancels 'National Treasure: Edge of History'

Disney+ has canceled "National Treasure: Edge of History" after one season. The TV adaptation of the "National Treasure" film franchise followed treasure hunter Jess Venezuela and her friends on a hunt for a centuries-old treasure. The show was executive produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and co-created by Marianne and Cormac Wibberley, who also wrote the first two films. The cancellation follows the recent cancellations of "Big Shot" and "Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" at Disney+.