Michael Fassbender, two-time Oscar nominee, will star in David Sandberg’s action-comedy Kung Fury, which Sandberg will also star in and produce under his Laser Unicorns’ banner.
Oscar Artists: Johannsson, Composer of Arrival and Theory of Everything, Found Dead at 48
February 10, 2018 by
óhann Jóhannsson, the Oscar-nominated composer of “Arrival,” “Sicario” and “The Theory of Everything,” was found dead on Friday in his Berlin apartment, his manager said. He was 48.
Red Notice: Dwayne Johnson Action Comedy at Universal
February 9, 2018 by
nd Legendary are teaming up on Dwayne Johnson’s action comedy, “Red Notice,” winning a bidding war for the project.
Warner Bros. New Line, Paramount and Sony were also involved in seeking to land the heist thriller project, which has Rawson Marshall Thurber attached to direct from his own script. Thurber collaborated with Johnson on “Central Intelligence” and the upcoming “Skyscraper.”
“Red Notice” is produced by Beau Flynn through his FlynnPictureCo., with Johnson, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia producing through their Seven Bucks Production banner, along with Thurber. Wendy Jacobson is executive producing.
Johnson is expected to be paid at least $20 million for the first time for “Red Notice.” The bidding war for the project came in the wake of the surprise success of Sony’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” which starred Johnson with Kevin Hart and has grossed more than $850 million worldwide.
Olympics 2018: Cultural and Political Relevance Beyond Sports Event?
February 5, 2018 by
Source Hollywood Reporter: As the Winter Olympics in South Korea approach, many have started to ask whether the Olympics are culturally relevant anymore or are just an archaic expression of nationalism? The Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia made $53 million in profits, but there are other more relevant stories than celebrating records broken, athletes detailing […]
Ma: Horror Thriller, Starring Oscar Winner Octavia (The Help) Spencer, Directed by Tate Taylor
February 1, 2018 by
Oscar winner Octavia Spencer (The Help) is reuniting with director Tate Taylor on Ma, a combo of horror movie and psychological thriller.
