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Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Set for Two-Part Release in Summer, 2024

Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga will be released in two chapters during the summer of 2024, with Chapter One debuting on June 28 and Chapter Two on August 16. Costner stars in the Western, which he is also directing and co-writing with Jon Baird. Horizon, which is set in the mid-1800s around the time…

A24 Reportedly Pivoting Away from Arthouse Niche Toward More Commercial Productions

The production and distribution firm known as A24 is reportedly shifting gears and moving out of its arthouse niche toward a more commercial modus operandi. A recent article in The Wrap quoted a knowledgeable source as saying that the company is in the process of “deemphasizing the traditional character/auteur-driven dramas” in its search for more…

Michael Mann Confirms ‘Heat 2’ as Next Movie and Hints at Potential Reunion with Adam Driver

Ferrari director-producer Michael Mann has confirmed that Heat 2 is set to be his next movie. The Academy Award-nominated filmmaker shared the news during Deadline’s Contenders London event over the weekend. When asked whether he plans to make the follow-up to his acclaimed 1995 crime drama, Heat, next, Mann said: “Yes. Meg Gardiner and myself…

US Distributor SAKKA and Japanese Production Company ATMOVIE to Bring Japanese Emerging Filmmakers to the Global Market

A US-based distributor of Japanese independent films SAKKA, in partnership with a Japanese production company ATMOVIE, is set to start a new initiative “Creator Tour” in their effort to foster new-generation Japanese filmmakers in the global marketplace. The two companies join forces to broaden the perspective of Japanese creators in filmmaking and inspire the next…

Production to Begin on ‘Maria,’ Pablo Larrain’s Biopic on Maria Callas

Maria, Pablo Larrain’s new biopic about opera diva Maria Callas, will begin production shortly with shoots in Paris, Budapest, Milan, and in the singer’s native Greece. Starring Angelina Jolie in the title role, the film is an independent production with an agreement from SAG-AFTRA allowing it to proceed at this time. online pharmacy lipitor over…

Crunchyroll to Distribute ‘The Concierge’ in North America

Yoshimi Itazu’s anime film The Concierge will be distributed in North America by Crunchyroll, according to an announcement by the company, which is a joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex. The Concierge will be released in Japan on October 20 and is expected to be released in North America by Crunchyroll in…

Chris Rock Will Direct and Steven Spielberg to Executive Produce Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic For Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures is preparing to shoot a cinematic biopic about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. The studio has optioned the rights to adapt writer Jonathan Eig’s critically acclaimed biographical book, King: A Life. Universal is currently in final discussions with Chris Rock to direct and produce the film, which Steven Spielberg will serve…

Legendary Entertainment Plans Film Adaptation of Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’

Legendary Entertainment has acquired the film and television rights to The Alchemist, the 1988 novel by author Paulo Coelho. A film adaptation is now in the works, with a screenplay to be written by Jack Thorne. Legendary is working with Sony’s TriStar Pictures and Palmstar on the project, which will be distributed by TriStar. Originally…

Universal Pictures to Distribute Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic

Universal Pictures International has snared distribution rights to Michael, Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming biopic about Michael Jackson that will star his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in the title role. The deal was announced on Tuesday by Universal and Lionsgate. According to the pact, Universal will handle global distribution outside of Japan. Lionsgate will take care of domestic…

Universal’s Content Group Acquires Rights to Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Documentary

Musk, the new documentary that Alex Gibney is directing about the ultra-wealthy mogul, will be released in North America by HBO Documentary Films. Universal Pictures Content Group has acquired international rights to distribute the film. The award-winning Gibney has directed such titles as The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley the Oscar-nominated Enron: The…

Scream Factory Announces Release Date For 4K Box Set Collection  of The Ring American Remake Trilogy

The Ring American remake trilogy is set to be released on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray box set by Scream Factory later this year, Collider is reporting. The American series is based on the celebrated Hideo Nakata-directed 1998 Japanese film Ring. The upcoming collection will include the original 2002 film, which was helmed by Pirates…