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Paramount Unveils Call of Duty Live-Action Movie Teaser, Targeting 2028 Release
film1 month ago

Paramount Unveils Call of Duty Live-Action Movie Teaser, Targeting 2028 Release

Paramount and Activision revealed a sizzle reel for a live-action Call of Duty movie at CinemaCon, with Peter Berg directing from a Taylor Sheridan script and producing alongside Rob Kostich and David Glasser; the film is dated for June 30, 2028, but plot details remain under wraps as the project, described as authentic and large-scale, moves forward.

Unveiling the Emotional Journey of 'Painkiller' and its Real-Life Inspiration
entertainment2 years ago

Unveiling the Emotional Journey of 'Painkiller' and its Real-Life Inspiration

Peter Berg, executive producer and director of the Netflix series "Painkiller," discusses the opioid crisis and the impact of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, as well as the similarities between his show and Hulu's "Dopesick." Berg explains the decision to include real-life parents who lost children to OxyContin addiction in the opening scenes of each episode, and the overwhelming response from families willing to share their stories. He also reflects on working with Taylor Kitsch, the tone of the series, and his experience in both film and television.