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Elizabeth Banks is attached to star as Ms. Frizzle in a live-action Magic School Bus movie at Legendary, with Rob Letterman writing and directing; Scholastic will produce alongside Banks’s Brownstone Productions, Marc Platt Productions and Legendary.
Legendary has signed a three-year distribution deal with Paramount, with the first project under this partnership being a 'Street Fighter' movie set in 1993, featuring a star-studded cast and scheduled for release on October 16, 2026.
Paramount and Legendary have signed a three-year global distribution deal, starting with the release of the 'Street Fighter' live-action movie in fall 2026, which is based on the popular video game franchise and features a star-studded cast. The film is set in 1993 and involves a tournament with a conspiracy, and will be released in IMAX theaters.
Paramount Pictures has signed a three-year global distribution deal with Legendary Entertainment, excluding China, starting with the release of the 'Street Fighter' film in October 2026. The deal includes Paramount marketing and distributing Legendary's films worldwide, with Warner Bros. continuing to handle some franchises. Legendary aims to expand its film output and build new franchises through this partnership.
Legendary Entertainment is in early negotiations with Paramount to handle the theatrical distribution of its upcoming films, including 'Dune' sequels and 'MonsterVerse' entries, after its previous deal with Sony expired. The studio has recently enjoyed box office successes with 'Dune: Part Two' and 'A Minecraft Movie,' and is planning several new projects, though some will remain with Warner Bros. due to prior agreements.
Legendary Pictures is in talks with Paramount to establish a new movie distribution deal, following the expiration of its previous agreements with Sony and Warner Bros. The deal would exclude certain franchises like Godzilla-Kong and Dune, which remain with Warner Bros. Despite mixed success at Sony, Legendary continues to produce major hits like the Minecraft Movie and upcoming projects like Gundam. The negotiations are part of Paramount's broader efforts to rapidly expand its film slate after its merger with Skydance.
Legendary is in negotiations with Paramount for a multi-picture global theatrical distribution deal, excluding China, which may include streaming and transactional windows. The deal aims to increase Legendary's film output and continues to involve collaborations with Warner Bros and other studios. The specific titles and co-financing details are still being finalized.
Legendary Entertainment is considering acquiring Lionsgate Studios, aiming to leverage Lionsgate's film library and distribution network, with initial talks focusing on a partnership to evaluate potential integration. The move could influence the entertainment industry, given Lionsgate's valuable content and market position.
Callina Liang has been cast as Chun-Li in Legendary's live-action 'Street Fighter' movie, based on the popular Capcom video game franchise, with the film's plot currently undisclosed and a cast including Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, and Jason Momoa.
Legendary New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling, 85, has announced his retirement after 36 years with the team, expressing gratitude for his 64-year broadcasting career. Known for his distinctive style and pun-driven home run calls, Sterling will be honored in a pregame ceremony on April 20 at Yankee Stadium. His contributions to the Yankees franchise and the broadcasting industry have been widely celebrated, and he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.
Apple TV Plus has renewed the Godzilla spinoff series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for a second season, with plans for multiple spinoff series tied to Legendary's "monsterverse." The renewal comes after the latest film in the franchise, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, hit theaters. Additionally, Apple released the trailer for its upcoming sci-fi thriller Dark Matter, starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, which will start streaming on May 8th.
Despite mixed reviews, "Godzilla x Kong" has performed impressively at the box office, grossing $361.1 million globally in its first 10 days and exceeding expectations with an $80 million opening in North America. The success has put the MonsterVerse franchise in a strong position for future installments, with director Adam Wingard expressing interest in making a third film. The movie's appeal to both core fans and new audiences, along with its lower production costs, has contributed to its commercial success, and it is expected to become the top-grossing film in the franchise domestically.
Following the success of Dune: Part Two, Denis Villeneuve has been tapped by Legendary to direct a third installment in the Dune franchise, with plans to continue the story of Paul Atreides. Villeneuve has already begun conceptualizing the next chapter, and Legendary intends for the movie to debut before their next project with Villeneuve, an adaptation of Nuclear War: A Scenario.
Director Denis Villeneuve is in talks with Legendary to develop a third "Dune" film, following the success of "Dune: Part Two." Additionally, he is also discussing an adaptation of Annie Jacobsen’s book "Nuclear War: A Scenario." The book explores the potential scenario of a nuclear war and is based on exclusive interviews with military and civilian experts. Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" continues to perform well at the box office, and the director's next project looks promising.
"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" surpasses expectations with an $80 million debut at the North American box office, benefiting from premium large formats and audience enthusiasm. The film's success contributes to offsetting the shortage of new releases in January and February, with "Dune: Part Two" also playing a significant role. Meanwhile, "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" sees a steep decline in its second week, while "Kung Fu Panda 4" and "Dune: Part Two" continue to maintain their positions in the top five.