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Frank G. Mancuso Sr., Paramount and MGM Executive, Dies at 93
obituaries1 day ago

Frank G. Mancuso Sr., Paramount and MGM Executive, Dies at 93

Frank G. Mancuso Sr., a pivotal figure in 1980s and 1990s Hollywood, has died at age 93. He served as chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures from 1984 to 1991 and later led Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1993 to 1999. His tenure at Paramount coincided with major box office successes, including 'Top Gun' and 'Ghost,' while his time at MGM involved significant corporate acquisitions. Known for his diplomatic style, he was remembered by colleagues and industry figures for his integrity and approachability.

via Deadline|
#film-industry#frank-g-mancuso-sr#hollywood-executives
Spielberg and Bay Reunite to Revive Paramount's Transformers Franchise
film3 days ago

Spielberg and Bay Reunite to Revive Paramount's Transformers Franchise

Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are developing the eighth live-action 'Transformers' film, with Steven Spielberg appointed as the primary creative producer and Michael Bay in early talks to direct. The project, based on a script by Jason Fuchs, aims to restore the tone of the franchise's early entries following a period of underperformance. Shia LaBeouf will not return, and the film is set in the modern day. This move follows the Paramount-Skydance merger and a strategic push to reinviguate the $5.4 billion global property.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#film#hasbro#michael-bay
Spielberg to Lead Creative Reboot of 'Transformers' as Bay Returns to Direct
film3 days ago

Spielberg to Lead Creative Reboot of 'Transformers' as Bay Returns to Direct

Paramount Pictures is developing an eighth 'Transformers' film, with Steven Spielberg appointed as the primary creative producer alongside Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Michael Bay is in early talks to return as director, aiming to restore the tone of the franchise's early entries. The project, based on a script by Jason Fuchs, is set in the modern day, while Shia LaBeouf will not return. This move follows the Paramount-Skydance merger and a period of underperformance for recent installments.

via Variety|
#film#michael-bay#paramount-pictures
Bradley Cooper Cast as Duke in Danny McBride's Paramount G.I. Joe Reboot
entertainment7 days ago

Bradley Cooper Cast as Duke in Danny McBride's Paramount G.I. Joe Reboot

Bradley Cooper has signed to star as Duke in a new G.I. Joe film directed by Danny McBride for Paramount Pictures. The movie, which reimagines the Hasbro franchise, is decoupled from a previous Transformers crossover. Cooper joins despite a busy schedule, including an Ocean's prequel, while McBride co-writes the script with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri.

via Gizmodo|
#bradley-cooper#danny-mcbride#entertainment
Bradley Cooper Cast as Duke in Danny McBride's Paramount G.I. Joe Reboot
film7 days ago

Bradley Cooper Cast as Duke in Danny McBride's Paramount G.I. Joe Reboot

Bradley Cooper has signed to star as Duke in a new, untitled G.I. Joe movie for Paramount Pictures. Danny McBride will direct and co-write the screenplay, marking his first major feature film directing effort. The project is a standalone reimagining of the Hasbro franchise, decoupled from the Transformers crossover and the previous live-action films.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bradley-cooper#danny-mcbride#film
Bradley Cooper Cast as Duke in Danny McBride's Paramount G.I. Joe Reboot
film7 days ago

Bradley Cooper Cast as Duke in Danny McBride's Paramount G.I. Joe Reboot

Bradley Cooper has signed to star as Duke in a new G.I. Joe movie for Paramount Pictures, directed by Danny McBride. The film, which is a standalone reimagining of the Hasbro franchise, will be uncoupled from the Transformers crossover. McBride is co-writing the screenplay with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri, and production is expected to begin next year.

via Variety|
#bradley-cooper#danny-mcbride#film
Bradley Cooper Cast as Duke in Danny McBride's Paramount G.I. Joe Reboot
film8 days ago

Bradley Cooper Cast as Duke in Danny McBride's Paramount G.I. Joe Reboot

Bradley Cooper has signed to star as Duke in Paramount Pictures' untitled G.I. Joe reboot, directed by Danny McBride. The film, produced by Hasbro Entertainment, will be a standalone reimagining of the franchise, uncoupled from the Transformers crossover. Cooper joins a busy schedule that includes an Ocean's prequel, while McBride writes the screenplay with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri.

via Deadline|
#bradley-cooper#danny-mcbride#film
Pitt's 'Heart of the Beast' Fails to Revive Star Power, Outperformed by 2019 Marvel Rerelease
entertainment10 days ago

Pitt's 'Heart of the Beast' Fails to Revive Star Power, Outperformed by 2019 Marvel Rerelease

Brad Pitt's latest film, 'Heart of the Beast,' has underperformed significantly, failing to recapture the audience attention he enjoyed with last summer's 'F1.' The survival drama was outgrossed in its opening weekend by a theatrical rerelease of the 2019 Marvel film 'Avengers Endgame: Encore.' This commercial stumble suggests that Pitt's recent strategy of returning to macho, action-oriented roles may not be sufficient to rehabilitate his public image or box office draw, particularly following a period of intense scrutiny regarding his personal life and professional choices.

via Salon.com|
#avengers-endgame#box-office#brad-pitt
Brad Pitt Rejoins World War Z as Edward Berger Directs Sequel
entertainment20 days ago

Brad Pitt Rejoins World War Z as Edward Berger Directs Sequel

Paramount's long-gestating World War Z sequel is moving forward with Brad Pitt returning to star and produce, Edward Berger directing, and Dennis Kelly writing the script, with Plan B producing and Skydance helping push the project after Paramount's 2025 leadership changes; the film adapts Max Brooks' zombie epic and follows the original 2013 hit that became a global disaster movie.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#brad-pitt#dennis-kelly#edward-berger
Paramount Sets Crawl 2 for Summer 2027; Heart Eyes 2 Moves Up to February 2028
entertainment20 days ago

Paramount Sets Crawl 2 for Summer 2027; Heart Eyes 2 Moves Up to February 2028

Paramount has dated Crawl 2 for July 16, 2027, and moved Heart Eyes 2 up to February 4, 2028 (from February 11); Crawl 2 is the follow‑up to 2019’s alligator thriller, directed by Alexandre Aja and starring Mason Gooding and Emily Rudd, with producers Craig Flores and Sam Raimi. Heart Eyes 2 is directed by Josh Ruben with a script by Ruben and Darcy Fowler from a story by Christopher Landon and Michael Kennedy, produced by Landon and Divide/Conquer. The films will face Sony’s Fake Skating and WB/DC’s Man of Tomorrow at the box office.

via deadline.com|
#box-office#crawl-2#entertainment
Hawaii Five-O Reboot in Development With Destin Cretton Directing
entertainment28 days ago

Hawaii Five-O Reboot in Development With Destin Cretton Directing

Paramount is developing a Hawaii Five-O movie with Destin Daniel Cretton directing from a script by Chris Bremner, with Deadline Hollywood reporting the news; plot details are under wraps as the project remains in early development, and Cretton’s background includes Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Shang-Chi after a successful summer blockbuster.

via Variety|
#deadline-hollywood#destin-daniel-cretton#entertainment