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Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Frames Duffer Brothers and Shawn Levy Exits as Creative Pivot to Theatricals
tv18 days ago

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Frames Duffer Brothers and Shawn Levy Exits as Creative Pivot to Theatricals

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos stated that the Duffer Brothers and Shawn Levy left the streamer to pursue theatrical film projects, not due to a dispute. The Duffers signed a four-year deal with Paramount in August 2026, while Levy joined Disney’s 20th Television in September 2026. Netflix retains ownership of the Stranger Things franchise, and Levy remains involved in developing new projects for the platform.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#disney#duffer-brothers#netflix
Shawn Levy and 21 Laps Entertainment Sign Overall Deal with Disney's 20th Television
television22 days ago

Shawn Levy and 21 Laps Entertainment Sign Overall Deal with Disney's 20th Television

Director Shawn Levy and his production company, 21 Laps Entertainment, have signed a multi-year overall deal with Disney's 20th Television. The agreement, which begins in October 2027, will see Levy develop and produce series across Disney's various platforms and brands. This move marks the end of his nearly decade-long partnership with Netflix, where he executive produced 'Stranger Things' and other major series. Levy will continue collaborating with Netflix on the 'Stranger Things' universe, but his primary TV home is now Disney.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#20th-television#21-laps-entertainment#disney
Shawn Levy Leaves Netflix for Disney Overall Deal, Set to Direct 'Star Wars' and 'Ghost Rider'
tvfilm22 days ago

Shawn Levy Leaves Netflix for Disney Overall Deal, Set to Direct 'Star Wars' and 'Ghost Rider'

Director Shawn Levy and his production company, 21 Laps Entertainment, have signed a multi-year overall deal with Disney's 20th Television, ending a nearly decade-long partnership with Netflix. The agreement, which begins in October 2027, will see Levy develop and produce series across Disney's platforms. This move follows the conclusion of 'Stranger Things' and coincides with the Duffer Brothers' departure to Paramount. Levy will continue collaborating with Netflix on the 'Stranger Things' franchise but is now focused on Disney projects, including 'Star Wars: Starfighter' and 'Ghost Rider,' both starring Ryan Gosling.

via Variety|
#20th-television#21-laps-entertainment#disney
Shawn Levy Signs Multi-Year Overall Deal with 20th Television After Netflix Tenure
tv-business22 days ago

Shawn Levy Signs Multi-Year Overall Deal with 20th Television After Netflix Tenure

Director Shawn Levy and his production company, 21 Laps Entertainment, have signed a multi-year overall deal with 20th Television, a division of Disney Television Studios. This move follows the conclusion of his long-standing partnership with Netflix and coincides with the end of the 'Stranger Things' series. Levy will develop and produce series across Disney's various platforms and brands. The decision is influenced by his existing feature film relationships with Disney, including his work on 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and upcoming 'Star Wars' projects. While he is leaving Netflix, he expects to continue collaborating with them on the 'Stranger Things' universe through the Duffer Brothers.

via Deadline|
#20th-television#21-laps-entertainment#disney
Ghost Rider Set for July 2028 with Mephisto Return
film2 months ago

Ghost Rider Set for July 2028 with Mephisto Return

Marvel Studios has officially dated Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider for July 28, 2028, confirming it as the third major theatrical release of the year. The film, directed by Shawn Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper, will feature Sacha Baron Cohen reprising his role as the demon Mephisto. This release slots the project between an untitled X-Men film and Black Panther III, signaling a return to supernatural storytelling in the MCU.

via Bam Smack Pow|
#film#ghost-rider#marvel-cinematic-universe
Gosling and Levy Unveil Starfighter's Future-Set Saga at D23
entertainment2 months ago

Gosling and Levy Unveil Starfighter's Future-Set Saga at D23

At D23, Ryan Gosling and director Shawn Levy revealed the first footage of Star Wars: Starfighter, a standalone film set five years after the sequel trilogy. Gosling plays Kade Auberon, a cynical pilot, in a story that avoids the Skywalker family. The film, which features a young sidekick and a decommissioned starship, is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the original Star Wars.

via starwars.com|
#box-office#d23#entertainment
Gosling and Levy Unveil 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Teaser at D23
film2 months ago

Gosling and Levy Unveil 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Teaser at D23

Disney and Lucasfilm revealed the first footage of 'Star Wars: Starfighter' at the D23 fan event, confirming Ryan Gosling will star as pilot Kade Auberon. Directed by Shawn Levy, the standalone film is set five years after 'The Rise of Skywalker' and will release on May 28, 2027. The teaser features Gosling and young actor Flynn Gray exploring a decommissioned starfighter on a sea-filled planet, marking the first new theatrical Star Wars adventure since 2019.

via Variety|
#d23#disney#film
Gosling to Blaze a Trail as MCU's Ghost Rider in 2028 Film
entertainment2 months ago

Gosling to Blaze a Trail as MCU's Ghost Rider in 2028 Film

Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a standalone Marvel Studios film directed by Shawn Levy, slated for 2028 and announced by Kevin Feige at San Diego Comic-Con; the casting follows Marvel's revival of the Spirit of Vengeance after previous portrayals by Nicolas Cage and Gabriel Luna, with Marvel regaining the rights and reinvention for the MCU.

via Variety|
#entertainment#ghost-rider#marvel-cinematic-universe
Shawn Levy Tackles Emotional Sci‑Fi With Netflix's Somewhere Out There
entertainment5 months ago

Shawn Levy Tackles Emotional Sci‑Fi With Netflix's Somewhere Out There

Netflix has acquired Somewhere Out There, a sci‑fi spec by Max Taxe, with Shawn Levy attached to direct and produce via 21 Laps (Dan Levine aboard). The story centers on a grieving father who, after his wife’s death, sends a message into the stars and begins receiving a reply from something out there, described as an 'emotional sci‑fi' in the vein of Arrival. Levy is also wrapping Starfighter for a 2027 release, and Taxe has other projects in 21 Laps’ Netflix slate.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#21-laps#entertainment#max-taxe
entertainment1 year ago

Ryan Gosling Debuts in 'Star Wars: Starfighter' with Ocean Set Photos

Shawn Levy shared an early look at his upcoming Star Wars film, 'Starfighter,' featuring Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray on set in the Mediterranean Sea. The movie, set five years after Episode IX, is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027, and is not part of the Skywalker saga. It stars a notable cast including Matt Smith and Mia Goth, with Levy and Kathleen Kennedy producing.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#film-set#mediterranean-sea
movies1 year ago

Ryan Gosling Leads Star Wars: Starfighter as Cast Announcements Roll Out

Production has begun on the new standalone Star Wars film 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, with Amy Adams and Aaron Pierre joining the cast. The film is set five years after 'The Rise of Skywalker' and is not connected to the Skywalker Saga, focusing on a galaxy-spanning adventure. The release is scheduled for May 28, 2027.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#aaron-pierre#amy-adams#movies