NBCUniversal has confirmed that its new Jurassic World movie will film this year at its own Sky Studios Elstree in the UK.
With a release date already set for July 2025, the expectation from our sources is that the blockbuster will begin filming this summer, though that hasn’t been confirmed by the studio.
We reported last month that Godzilla, Rogue One and The Creator filmmaker Gareth Edwards was in final negotiations to direct the movie, which will be a fresh take on the Jurassic era with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill. David Koepp penned the script.
The confirmation of the movie filming at Sky Studios came from Universal’s sister company Sky, which today heralded UK government updates to the local tax credit and business rates.
The new...
With a release date already set for July 2025, the expectation from our sources is that the blockbuster will begin filming this summer, though that hasn’t been confirmed by the studio.
We reported last month that Godzilla, Rogue One and The Creator filmmaker Gareth Edwards was in final negotiations to direct the movie, which will be a fresh take on the Jurassic era with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill. David Koepp penned the script.
The confirmation of the movie filming at Sky Studios came from Universal’s sister company Sky, which today heralded UK government updates to the local tax credit and business rates.
The new...
- 3/6/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
A year and a half ago, Get Out, Us, and Nope writer/director Jordan Peele‘s production company Monkeypaw Productions acquired the genre film pitch Goat from writers Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, the plan being that Peele would be producing Goat as part of Monkeypaw’s overall deal with Universal Pictures. Now the sports-related horror project is finally making its way toward production, and in recent weeks we’ve learned that Justin Tipping – who made his feature directorial debut with the 2016 drama Kicks – will be directing the film, with lead roles going to Marlon Wayans (Scary Movie) and Tyriq Withers (The Game). Now Deadline reports that the female lead role has gone to Julia Fox.
Deadline also says that Fox is “best known for her New York Times best-selling book Down the Drain“, while the description for that book (you can pick up a copy Here) says, “Julia Fox...
Deadline also says that Fox is “best known for her New York Times best-selling book Down the Drain“, while the description for that book (you can pick up a copy Here) says, “Julia Fox...
- 2/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Julia Fox is set to star as the female lead alongside Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers in Monkeypaw’s Goat for Universal Pictures. Justin Tipping is directing.
The project, based on a Black List script by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, centers on a promising young athlete who is invited to train with a team’s retiring star. The film will be produced by Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, and Jamal Watson. Executive producers are David Kern and Kate Oh.
Executive Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Director of Development Tony Ducret will oversee the project for the Studio.
Best known for her New York Times best-selling book Down the Drain, Fox had her breakout role opposite Adam Sandler in the Safdie Brothers’ thriller Uncut Gems. She followed that up with Steven Soderbergh’s No Sudden Move and is reuniting with Soderbergh for his upcoming thriller Presence,...
The project, based on a Black List script by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, centers on a promising young athlete who is invited to train with a team’s retiring star. The film will be produced by Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, and Jamal Watson. Executive producers are David Kern and Kate Oh.
Executive Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Director of Development Tony Ducret will oversee the project for the Studio.
Best known for her New York Times best-selling book Down the Drain, Fox had her breakout role opposite Adam Sandler in the Safdie Brothers’ thriller Uncut Gems. She followed that up with Steven Soderbergh’s No Sudden Move and is reuniting with Soderbergh for his upcoming thriller Presence,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
The writer of the original Jurassic Park, David Koepp, is headed back to the world of dinosaurs to pen the next installment of the Jurassic World franchise. While the new installment recently hit a roadblock, THR reports that the project has finally found its new director in Gareth Edwards.
The outlet reports that Edwards is in talks to helm the feature that was briefly set to be directed by Bullet Train filmmaker David Leitch.
Universal and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners have set a theatrical release date for the new Jurassic World movie: July 2, 2025.
The new movie is expected to be completely fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return. Don’t expect the original trilogy’s Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill, either. The new Jurassic World is expected to take the franchise in a new direction,...
The outlet reports that Edwards is in talks to helm the feature that was briefly set to be directed by Bullet Train filmmaker David Leitch.
Universal and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners have set a theatrical release date for the new Jurassic World movie: July 2, 2025.
The new movie is expected to be completely fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return. Don’t expect the original trilogy’s Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill, either. The new Jurassic World is expected to take the franchise in a new direction,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
After a deal couldn’t be made for David Leitch to direct, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment have moved fast as the studio is in final negotiations for Rogue One director Gareth Edwards to helm a new Jurassic World movie. The studio recently dated the pic to bow on July 2, 2025 and moved fast to find a director with Edwards spending all of last week meeting with execs. After impressing producers Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall, who helped launch the franchise in the 90s, an offer soon followed and pre-production is expected to ramp up once a deal is sealed.
The new movie will be a completely fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill. David Koepp penned the script.
The film will be will be...
The new movie will be a completely fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill. David Koepp penned the script.
The film will be will be...
- 2/21/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
A year and a half ago, Get Out, Us, and Nope writer/director Jordan Peele‘s production company Monkeypaw Productions acquired the genre film pitch Goat from writers Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, the plan being that Peele would be producing Goat as part of Monkeypaw’s overall deal with Universal Pictures. Earlier this month, we learned that Goat is finally moving forward, with Marlon Wayans (Scary Movie) signing on to star in the sports-related horror film as the titular greatest-of-all-time athlete. Now Deadline reports that Wayans is being joined in the cast by Tyriq Withers, whose previous credits include Horror Noire, Senior Year, Tell Me Lies, The Game, and an episode of Atlanta.
Justin Tipping – who made his feature directorial debut with the 2016 drama Kicks – will be directing the film.
Akers and Bronkie’s script centers on a promising young athlete who is invited to train with a team’s retiring star.
Justin Tipping – who made his feature directorial debut with the 2016 drama Kicks – will be directing the film.
Akers and Bronkie’s script centers on a promising young athlete who is invited to train with a team’s retiring star.
- 1/24/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Tyriq Withers is set to star alongside Marlon Wayans in Monkeypaw’s Goat for Universal with Justin Tipping.
The project, based on a Black List script by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, centers on a promising young athlete who is invited to train with a team’s retiring star.
The film will be produced by Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper and Jamal Watson. Executive producers are David Kern and Kate Oh. EVP Production Development Sara Scott and Director of Development Tony Ducret will oversee the project for Universal.
While execs always had their eyes on Wayans for the retiring star, Monkeypaw and Uni met with a number of up-and-comers for the younger star, with Withers rising to the top of the list.
Best known for his role in the FX series Atlanta, Withers is currently in production on the Ace Entertainment feature Family Secrets opposite Eric Dane and Maia Mitchell.
The project, based on a Black List script by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, centers on a promising young athlete who is invited to train with a team’s retiring star.
The film will be produced by Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper and Jamal Watson. Executive producers are David Kern and Kate Oh. EVP Production Development Sara Scott and Director of Development Tony Ducret will oversee the project for Universal.
While execs always had their eyes on Wayans for the retiring star, Monkeypaw and Uni met with a number of up-and-comers for the younger star, with Withers rising to the top of the list.
Best known for his role in the FX series Atlanta, Withers is currently in production on the Ace Entertainment feature Family Secrets opposite Eric Dane and Maia Mitchell.
- 1/24/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
We’ve confirmed that a new Jurassic World movie, a complete reboot, is being fast-tracked at Universal with the franchise’s original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp. He adapted the first two movies from 1993 and 1997’s The Lost World from Michael Crichton’s novels.
The new movie will be a completely fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill.
The film will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment, Frank Marshall, and Patrick Crowley will produce.
The Jurassic movies through six titles have grossed more than $6 billion worldwide. The last installment, Jurassic World: Dominion, released in 2022 made $1 billion at the global box office.
Executive Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the Studio.
The new movie will be a completely fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill.
The film will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment, Frank Marshall, and Patrick Crowley will produce.
The Jurassic movies through six titles have grossed more than $6 billion worldwide. The last installment, Jurassic World: Dominion, released in 2022 made $1 billion at the global box office.
Executive Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the Studio.
- 1/22/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
You can’t keep a good T-Rex down.
Although it’s been two years since the last time dinosaurs roamed the Earth in 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion, Universal Pictures has hardly kept it biggest franchise trapped in amber.
The studio is deep into the development of an all-new Jurassic World movie and has David Koepp back at the keyboard. Koepp was the writer of the original 1993 Jurassic Park, famously directed by Steven Spielberg, and its sequel, 1997’s Jurassic Park: The Lost World.
The project, which has been flying under the radar, is far enough along, and the script in a well-liked shape, that the studio is whispering about a possible 2025 release date.
There is no director on board, but Frank Marshall, the veteran and celebrated producer who oversaw the Jurassic World trilogy, is back producing, as is another Jurassic vet, Patrick Crowley. Spielberg will executive produce via his Amblin Entertainment banner.
Although it’s been two years since the last time dinosaurs roamed the Earth in 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion, Universal Pictures has hardly kept it biggest franchise trapped in amber.
The studio is deep into the development of an all-new Jurassic World movie and has David Koepp back at the keyboard. Koepp was the writer of the original 1993 Jurassic Park, famously directed by Steven Spielberg, and its sequel, 1997’s Jurassic Park: The Lost World.
The project, which has been flying under the radar, is far enough along, and the script in a well-liked shape, that the studio is whispering about a possible 2025 release date.
There is no director on board, but Frank Marshall, the veteran and celebrated producer who oversaw the Jurassic World trilogy, is back producing, as is another Jurassic vet, Patrick Crowley. Spielberg will executive produce via his Amblin Entertainment banner.
- 1/22/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Nope” standout Brandon Perea is going from surveying one (alien) storm system to chasing another — with the actor signing on to star in the upcoming “Twister” sequel.
Perea joins Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos in “Twisters,” directed by “Minari” helmer Lee Isaac Chung from a script by “The Revenant” writer Mark L. Smith.
The film, from Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. and Amblin Entertainment, is described as a “new chapter” of the 1996 movie, which followed a team of storm chasers as they hunted down the most powerful tornado in decades. Plot details, including Perea’s role, are being kept under wraps.
“Twisters” is slated for release on July 19, 2024.
The original “Twister” was a massive hit, earning more than $494 million at the worldwide box office, which is often credited to the film’s ground-breaking special effects. Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, the film was helmed by “Speed” director Jan De Bont...
Perea joins Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos in “Twisters,” directed by “Minari” helmer Lee Isaac Chung from a script by “The Revenant” writer Mark L. Smith.
The film, from Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. and Amblin Entertainment, is described as a “new chapter” of the 1996 movie, which followed a team of storm chasers as they hunted down the most powerful tornado in decades. Plot details, including Perea’s role, are being kept under wraps.
“Twisters” is slated for release on July 19, 2024.
The original “Twister” was a massive hit, earning more than $494 million at the worldwide box office, which is often credited to the film’s ground-breaking special effects. Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, the film was helmed by “Speed” director Jan De Bont...
- 5/12/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Twenty-seven years after the release of the blockbuster disaster film Twister (watch it Here), Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment have finally put a follow-up on the fast track to release – but they’re not calling this one a sequel. Set to reach theatres on July 19, 2024, Twisters is being described as a “new chapter” in what is about to become a franchise… and a new cast member has just signed on to play a role beside the previously announced Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick). That new cast member is (as reported by Deadline), Anthony Ramos of In the Heights and the upcoming film Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
Details on the characters being played by Powell and Ramos have not been revealed. We do know that Edgar-Jones is playing a former storm chaser who works a desk job after surviving a disastrous tornado encounter.
Details on the characters being played by Powell and Ramos have not been revealed. We do know that Edgar-Jones is playing a former storm chaser who works a desk job after surviving a disastrous tornado encounter.
- 4/17/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Grammy winner and Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Anthony Ramos is the latest star in talks to join “Twisters,” the sequel to the 1996 storm-chasing blockbuster.
Ramos would join Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell in the film, directed by “Minari” helmer Lee Isaac Chung, from a script by “The Revenant” writer Mark L. Smith. “Twisters” is set to release on July 19, 2024.
The film, from Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. and Amblin Entertainment, is described as a “new chapter” of the 1996 movie, which followed a team of storm chasers as they hunt down the most powerful tornado in decades. Details of who Ramos will play remain under wraps, as have all plot details to this point.
The original “Twister” was a massive hit, earning more than $494 million at the worldwide box office, which is often credited to the film’s ground-breaking special effects. Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, the film was helmed...
Ramos would join Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell in the film, directed by “Minari” helmer Lee Isaac Chung, from a script by “The Revenant” writer Mark L. Smith. “Twisters” is set to release on July 19, 2024.
The film, from Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. and Amblin Entertainment, is described as a “new chapter” of the 1996 movie, which followed a team of storm chasers as they hunt down the most powerful tornado in decades. Details of who Ramos will play remain under wraps, as have all plot details to this point.
The original “Twister” was a massive hit, earning more than $494 million at the worldwide box office, which is often credited to the film’s ground-breaking special effects. Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, the film was helmed...
- 4/17/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: In the Heights and Transformers star Anthony Ramos looks to have found another big franchise as sources tell Deadline he is in talks to join Twisters, a new chapter to the 1996 box office hit, for Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell are also on board.
Lee Isaac Chung is on board to direct from a script by Mark L. Smith. The film will be co-financed by Warner Bros.
Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, Twister was a massive hit in 1996, scoring more than $494 million at the worldwide box office thanks in no small part to the film’s groundbreaking special effects. The original film was helmed by Speed director Jan De Bont and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by author Michael Crichton.
EVP Production Sara Scott and creative executive Jacqueline Garell will oversee Twisters for Universal Pictures, and Ashley Jay Sandberg will oversee for Kennedy/Marshall.
Lee Isaac Chung is on board to direct from a script by Mark L. Smith. The film will be co-financed by Warner Bros.
Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, Twister was a massive hit in 1996, scoring more than $494 million at the worldwide box office thanks in no small part to the film’s groundbreaking special effects. The original film was helmed by Speed director Jan De Bont and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by author Michael Crichton.
EVP Production Sara Scott and creative executive Jacqueline Garell will oversee Twisters for Universal Pictures, and Ashley Jay Sandberg will oversee for Kennedy/Marshall.
- 4/17/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Top Gun: Maverick breakout star Glen Powell will join Daisy Edgar-Jones in Universal and Amblin’s Twister movie.
Minari helmer Lee Isaac Chung will direct from a script by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant).
Frank Marshall is producing via his banner Kennedy/Marshall Company. Marshall’s wife, current Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, was a lead producer on the original.
Twister starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as romantically estranged storm chasers facing rival storm chasers, a host of tornadoes and their feelings for each other. Jan de Bont directed the original, which grossed almost $500 million worldwide and featured ear-vibrating, floor-shaking Thx sound design. Steven Spielberg was an exec producer, and author Michael Crichton wrote the screenplay.
The new story is not a sequel, nor is it expected to bring back old characters. The studio is describing it as a “new chapter” in the story. Edgar-Jones will star in the project...
Minari helmer Lee Isaac Chung will direct from a script by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant).
Frank Marshall is producing via his banner Kennedy/Marshall Company. Marshall’s wife, current Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, was a lead producer on the original.
Twister starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as romantically estranged storm chasers facing rival storm chasers, a host of tornadoes and their feelings for each other. Jan de Bont directed the original, which grossed almost $500 million worldwide and featured ear-vibrating, floor-shaking Thx sound design. Steven Spielberg was an exec producer, and author Michael Crichton wrote the screenplay.
The new story is not a sequel, nor is it expected to bring back old characters. The studio is describing it as a “new chapter” in the story. Edgar-Jones will star in the project...
- 4/14/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Glen Powell, who played audience favorite Hangman in last summer’s “Top Gun: Maverick,” will co-star alongside “Why the Crawdads Sing” star Daisy Edgar-Jones in “Twisters.”
The Universal Pictures release, which will be co-financed by Warner Bros., will arrive in theaters on July 19, 2024. and will be a direct sequel to Jan De Bont’s 1996 blockbuster “Twister.”
Lee Isaac Chung (“Minari”) will helm from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith (“The Revenant”), with Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley producing.
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“Twisters” will be overseen for Universal by executive vice president of production Sara Scott and creative executive Jacqueline Garell will oversee for Universal Pictures. Ashley Jay Sandberg will oversee for Kennedy/Marshall.
The original film, starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes and a then-mostly unknown Phillip Seymour Hoffman, kicked off...
The Universal Pictures release, which will be co-financed by Warner Bros., will arrive in theaters on July 19, 2024. and will be a direct sequel to Jan De Bont’s 1996 blockbuster “Twister.”
Lee Isaac Chung (“Minari”) will helm from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith (“The Revenant”), with Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley producing.
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“Twisters” will be overseen for Universal by executive vice president of production Sara Scott and creative executive Jacqueline Garell will oversee for Universal Pictures. Ashley Jay Sandberg will oversee for Kennedy/Marshall.
The original film, starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes and a then-mostly unknown Phillip Seymour Hoffman, kicked off...
- 4/14/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Glen Powell is in talks to star opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones in Universal and Amblin Entertainment’s “Twisters,” a sequel to 1996’s “Twister.”
“Minari” helmer Lee Isaac Chung is directing the film from a script by “The Revenant” writer Mark L. Smith. “Twisters” is set to release on July 19, 2024.
Starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Carey Elwes and Philip Seymour Hoffman, 1996’s “Twister” made nearly $500 million at the box office and received Oscar nominations in the visual effects and sound categories. It was directed by Jan De Bont (“Speed”) from a screenplay by Michael Crichton, with Steven Spielberg executive producing.
Described as a “new chapter” of the 1996 movie, plot details for “Twisters” remain under wraps. The original “Twister” followed a team of storm-chasers as they hunt down the most powerful tornado in decades.
Warner Bros. Pictures is co-financing “Twisters,” with Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley (“Jurassic World Dominion”) producing via the Kennedy/Marshall Company.
“Minari” helmer Lee Isaac Chung is directing the film from a script by “The Revenant” writer Mark L. Smith. “Twisters” is set to release on July 19, 2024.
Starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Carey Elwes and Philip Seymour Hoffman, 1996’s “Twister” made nearly $500 million at the box office and received Oscar nominations in the visual effects and sound categories. It was directed by Jan De Bont (“Speed”) from a screenplay by Michael Crichton, with Steven Spielberg executive producing.
Described as a “new chapter” of the 1996 movie, plot details for “Twisters” remain under wraps. The original “Twister” followed a team of storm-chasers as they hunt down the most powerful tornado in decades.
Warner Bros. Pictures is co-financing “Twisters,” with Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley (“Jurassic World Dominion”) producing via the Kennedy/Marshall Company.
- 4/14/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Glen Powell is in talks to co-star opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones in Twisters, a new chapter to the 1996 box-office hit for Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures. Lee Isaac Chung is on board to direct from a script by Mark L. Smith. The film will be co-financed by Warner Bros.
Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, Twister was a massive hit in 1996, scoring more than $494 million at the worldwide box office, thanks in no small part to the film’s ground-breaking special effects. The original film was helmed by Speed director Jan De Bont and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by author Michael Crichton.
Executive Vice President of Production Sara Scott and Creative Executive Jacqueline Garell will oversee for Universal Pictures, and Ashley Jay Sandberg will oversee for Kennedy/Marshall.
Powell is coming off a big 2022 starting with the award winning film Top Gun: Maverick. He also recently co-starred...
Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, Twister was a massive hit in 1996, scoring more than $494 million at the worldwide box office, thanks in no small part to the film’s ground-breaking special effects. The original film was helmed by Speed director Jan De Bont and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by author Michael Crichton.
Executive Vice President of Production Sara Scott and Creative Executive Jacqueline Garell will oversee for Universal Pictures, and Ashley Jay Sandberg will oversee for Kennedy/Marshall.
Powell is coming off a big 2022 starting with the award winning film Top Gun: Maverick. He also recently co-starred...
- 4/14/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
“Where the Crawdads Sing” star Daisy Edgar-Jones is teeing up her next box office hit with the lead role in “Twisters.”
As previously announced, “Minari” Oscar nominee Lee Isaac Chung will direct from a screenplay by “The Revenant” writer Mark L. Smith.
Though no plot details have been released, “Twisters” is a sequel to the 1996 tentpole “Twister.” Starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Cary Elwes, the disaster adventure film followed a storm chaser couple on the verge of getting divorced, who must work together on a weather alert system that puts them in the direct path of deadly tornadoes. It was directed by Jan De Bont and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by “Jurassic Park” author Michael Crichton. “Twister” made more than $494 million at the global box office.
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“Twisters” is a production of Amblin and Universal Pictures,...
As previously announced, “Minari” Oscar nominee Lee Isaac Chung will direct from a screenplay by “The Revenant” writer Mark L. Smith.
Though no plot details have been released, “Twisters” is a sequel to the 1996 tentpole “Twister.” Starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Cary Elwes, the disaster adventure film followed a storm chaser couple on the verge of getting divorced, who must work together on a weather alert system that puts them in the direct path of deadly tornadoes. It was directed by Jan De Bont and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by “Jurassic Park” author Michael Crichton. “Twister” made more than $494 million at the global box office.
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- 3/17/2023
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Following her critically acclaimed work in Normal People and Where The Crawdads Sing, Daisy Edgar-Jones has found her first studio tentpole as she is set to star in Twisters, a new chapter to the 1996 box-office hit for Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures. Lee Isaac Chung is on board to direct from a script by Mark L. Smith. The film will be co-financed by Warner Bros.
Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, Twister was a massive hit in 1996, scoring more than $494 million at the worldwide box office, thanks in no small part to the film’s ground-breaking special effects. The original film was helmed by Speed director Jan De Bont and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by author Michael Crichton.
Executive Vice President of Production Sara Scott and Creative Executive Jacqueline Garell will oversee for Universal Pictures, and Ashley Jay Sandberg will oversee for Kennedy/Marshall.
Edgar-Jones starred...
Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, Twister was a massive hit in 1996, scoring more than $494 million at the worldwide box office, thanks in no small part to the film’s ground-breaking special effects. The original film was helmed by Speed director Jan De Bont and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by author Michael Crichton.
Executive Vice President of Production Sara Scott and Creative Executive Jacqueline Garell will oversee for Universal Pictures, and Ashley Jay Sandberg will oversee for Kennedy/Marshall.
Edgar-Jones starred...
- 3/17/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Daisy Edgar-Jones, who broke through with British miniseries Normal People, is in negotiations to star in Twisters, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s reboot of the 1996 tornado adventure movie, Twister.
Minari helmer Lee Isaac Chung is going full studio tentpole with this project, which has a script by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant).
Frank Marshall, known for the outsize Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchises, is producing via his banner, Kennedy/Marshall Company. Marshall’s wife, current Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, was a lead producer on the original.
Twister starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as romantically estranged storm chasers facing rival storm chasers, a host of tornadoes, and their feelings for each other.
Jan de Bont directed the original, which grossed almost $500 million worldwide and featured ear-vibrating, floor-shaking Thx sound design. Steven Spielberg was an exec producer, and author Michael Crichton wrote the screenplay.
The new story is not a sequel,...
Minari helmer Lee Isaac Chung is going full studio tentpole with this project, which has a script by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant).
Frank Marshall, known for the outsize Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchises, is producing via his banner, Kennedy/Marshall Company. Marshall’s wife, current Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, was a lead producer on the original.
Twister starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as romantically estranged storm chasers facing rival storm chasers, a host of tornadoes, and their feelings for each other.
Jan de Bont directed the original, which grossed almost $500 million worldwide and featured ear-vibrating, floor-shaking Thx sound design. Steven Spielberg was an exec producer, and author Michael Crichton wrote the screenplay.
The new story is not a sequel,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For years, director John Woo has been developing a remake of his awesome 1989 film The Killer (buy it Here). At one point, Lupita Nyong’o was signed on to play the assassin role that had been played by Chow Yun-Fat in the original film. That version of the project fell apart when Nyong’o had to step away due to scheduling issues – but Woo just dusted himself off and kept working on the remake. Last summer, it was announced that Lupin‘s Omar Sy had signed on to star in the film, and now Deadline reports that Sy is being joined in the cast by Nathalie Emmanuel of Game of Thrones and the Fast and Furious franchise.
Details on the roles Sy and Emmanuel will be playing in the remake of The Killer have not been revealed.
Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee, and Sally Yeh, the original The Killer was about...
Details on the roles Sy and Emmanuel will be playing in the remake of The Killer have not been revealed.
Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee, and Sally Yeh, the original The Killer was about...
- 3/14/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Nathalie Emmanuel, best known for her roles as Ramsey in the “Fast & Furious” franchise and Missandei in HBO’s “Game Of Thrones,” has joined the cast of John Woo’s reimagining of his 1989 film “The Killer” for Universal Pictures.
Emmanuel joins the cast which has “Lupin” headliner Omar Sy attached to star.
The crime action thriller followed a top-tier mob assassin named Jeffrey, who decides to retire after he accidentally blinds a nightclub singer who gets caught in the crossfire of one of his hit jobs. Before quitting his beloved profession, he takes one last job to pay for her sight-restoring operation, only to be double-crossed. He then teams up with a rogue police officer to set things straight.
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Emmanuel joins the cast which has “Lupin” headliner Omar Sy attached to star.
The crime action thriller followed a top-tier mob assassin named Jeffrey, who decides to retire after he accidentally blinds a nightclub singer who gets caught in the crossfire of one of his hit jobs. Before quitting his beloved profession, he takes one last job to pay for her sight-restoring operation, only to be double-crossed. He then teams up with a rogue police officer to set things straight.
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‘The Killer’ at 30: John Woo Explains How He Shot His Action Classic Without a Script
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- 3/14/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Nathalie Emmanuel is set to join the cast of The Killer for Peacock and will star opposite Omar Sy in a leading role.
The two are toplining the reimagining of the 1989 John Woo film, which the auteur director is also set to helm and produce. The original pic starred Chow Yun Fat and follows an assassin who takes one last assignment in order to use his earnings to pay for the surgery that will restore the sight of a singer he blinded. The details behind this new take are unknown.
The screenplay was written by writing partners Matthew Stuecken and Josh Campbell, as well as Eran Creevy and Brian Helgeland.
Universal Pictures’ EVP Production Development Sara Scott and creative development executive Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project on behalf of the studio. Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven and Alex Gartner are producing. Lori Tilkin will also produce for A Better Tomorrow Films.
The two are toplining the reimagining of the 1989 John Woo film, which the auteur director is also set to helm and produce. The original pic starred Chow Yun Fat and follows an assassin who takes one last assignment in order to use his earnings to pay for the surgery that will restore the sight of a singer he blinded. The details behind this new take are unknown.
The screenplay was written by writing partners Matthew Stuecken and Josh Campbell, as well as Eran Creevy and Brian Helgeland.
Universal Pictures’ EVP Production Development Sara Scott and creative development executive Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project on behalf of the studio. Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven and Alex Gartner are producing. Lori Tilkin will also produce for A Better Tomorrow Films.
- 3/14/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment have announced that their recently unveiled film Twisters will open in theaters nationwide on Friday, July 19, 2024. It’s now poised to face off in theaters with the Paramount Pictures title Transformers: A New Generation.
Twisters is the sequel to the record-shattering blockbuster Twister, which came in as the second-highest grossing film of 1996 and earned Oscar noms recognizing both its sound and its visual effects. The original disaster film directed by Jan de Bont starred Helen Hunt and the late Bill Paxton as storm-chasers, Drs. Jo and William Harding, grossing upwards of 494Mm worldwide.
Details as to the new film’s plot are currently under wraps. But we were first to tell you that the film being co-financed by the original’s studio Warner Bros. Pictures will be directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung (Minari).
Mark L. Smith, who co-wrote the adapted screenplay of Alejandro G. Iñárritu...
Twisters is the sequel to the record-shattering blockbuster Twister, which came in as the second-highest grossing film of 1996 and earned Oscar noms recognizing both its sound and its visual effects. The original disaster film directed by Jan de Bont starred Helen Hunt and the late Bill Paxton as storm-chasers, Drs. Jo and William Harding, grossing upwards of 494Mm worldwide.
Details as to the new film’s plot are currently under wraps. But we were first to tell you that the film being co-financed by the original’s studio Warner Bros. Pictures will be directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung (Minari).
Mark L. Smith, who co-wrote the adapted screenplay of Alejandro G. Iñárritu...
- 12/20/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“Twisters,” a sequel to the 1996 disaster epic “Twister,” will wreak havoc on movie theaters in the summer of 2024.
Universal, which is backing the film, set “Twisters” to release theatrically on July 19, 2024.
On its current release date, “Twisters” will open on the big screen alongside Paramount’s “Transformers: A New Generation” and one week ahead of Marvel’s “Thunderbolts.”
Lee Isaac Chung, who steered “Minari” to several Oscar nominations, is directing “Twisters.” The screenplay will be written by Mark L. Smith, who co-wrote filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Academy Award-winning “The Revenant,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
The original “Twister” became a massive hit, earning nearly 500 million at the global box office, thanks mostly to its ground-breaking special effects. In addition to its commercial glory, “Twister” received Oscar nominations for best visual effects and sound.
Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes and Philip Seymour Hoffman starred in the film as storm-chasing scientists trying...
Universal, which is backing the film, set “Twisters” to release theatrically on July 19, 2024.
On its current release date, “Twisters” will open on the big screen alongside Paramount’s “Transformers: A New Generation” and one week ahead of Marvel’s “Thunderbolts.”
Lee Isaac Chung, who steered “Minari” to several Oscar nominations, is directing “Twisters.” The screenplay will be written by Mark L. Smith, who co-wrote filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Academy Award-winning “The Revenant,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
The original “Twister” became a massive hit, earning nearly 500 million at the global box office, thanks mostly to its ground-breaking special effects. In addition to its commercial glory, “Twister” received Oscar nominations for best visual effects and sound.
Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes and Philip Seymour Hoffman starred in the film as storm-chasing scientists trying...
- 12/20/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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Universal and Amblin Entertainment have wasted no time in dating Lee Isaac Chung’s Twisters, a follow-up to the classic 1996 film Twister.
Twisters will swirl into theaters July 19, 2024, the studio announced Tuesday. Word broke last week that the Oscar-nominated Chung, best known for directing Minari, was closing a deal to helm the event pic.
Adding to the film’s pedigree, Hollywood veteran Frank Marshall will produce. Warner Bros. is co-financing the project.
Chung will direct from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith, who co-wrote the adapted screenplay of Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s The Revenant.
The 1996 Twister, which starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, set off a storm at the box office, earning nearly 500 million globally. Michael Crichton and Anne-Marie Martin wrote the screenplay for the original movie. It centered on a separated storm-chasing couple (Paxton and Hunt) who get back together to chase...
Universal and Amblin Entertainment have wasted no time in dating Lee Isaac Chung’s Twisters, a follow-up to the classic 1996 film Twister.
Twisters will swirl into theaters July 19, 2024, the studio announced Tuesday. Word broke last week that the Oscar-nominated Chung, best known for directing Minari, was closing a deal to helm the event pic.
Adding to the film’s pedigree, Hollywood veteran Frank Marshall will produce. Warner Bros. is co-financing the project.
Chung will direct from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith, who co-wrote the adapted screenplay of Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s The Revenant.
The 1996 Twister, which starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, set off a storm at the box office, earning nearly 500 million globally. Michael Crichton and Anne-Marie Martin wrote the screenplay for the original movie. It centered on a separated storm-chasing couple (Paxton and Hunt) who get back together to chase...
- 12/20/2022
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lee Isaac Chung (“Minari”) is in talks to direct Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s “Twisters,” a sequel to 1996 storm-chasing blockbuster “Twister,” according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
“The Revenant’s” Mark L. Smith wrote the screenplay for the sequel. The film will be co-financed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Frank Marshall (“Jurassic World Dominion”) is attached to produce through his Kennedy/Marshall Company.
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The original “Twister” starred the late Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt as two advanced storm chasers in Oklahoma who are on the brink of divorce but must work together to create a weather alert system and can only do so by putting themselves in the way of violent and deadly tornadoes. Plot details for the sequel were not disclosed.
Jan De Bont directed the 1996 film that 494 million worldwide at the box...
“The Revenant’s” Mark L. Smith wrote the screenplay for the sequel. The film will be co-financed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Frank Marshall (“Jurassic World Dominion”) is attached to produce through his Kennedy/Marshall Company.
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The original “Twister” starred the late Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt as two advanced storm chasers in Oklahoma who are on the brink of divorce but must work together to create a weather alert system and can only do so by putting themselves in the way of violent and deadly tornadoes. Plot details for the sequel were not disclosed.
Jan De Bont directed the 1996 film that 494 million worldwide at the box...
- 12/15/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Click here to read the full article.
Lee Isaac Chung is negotiating to direct Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Twisters, a sequel to 1996 storm-chasing blockbuster Twister.
Chung is best known for directing Minari, which was based on his childhood move to Arkansas, where his family lived in a trailer on the land on which his father, who emigrated with his mother from their native South Korea, hoped to build a farm.
The Twisters project will be co-financed by Warner Bros. Pictures, which released the original 1996 tentpole Twister, the disaster thriller from Amblin Entertainment. Mark L. Smith (The Revenant) has penned the screenplay for the sequel, and Frank Marshall (Jurassic World Dominion) is attached to produce through his Kennedy/Marshall company banner.
Twisters will follow up on the 1996 tentpole Twister, which starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton and pulled in around 494 million at the worldwide box office. The original film...
Lee Isaac Chung is negotiating to direct Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Twisters, a sequel to 1996 storm-chasing blockbuster Twister.
Chung is best known for directing Minari, which was based on his childhood move to Arkansas, where his family lived in a trailer on the land on which his father, who emigrated with his mother from their native South Korea, hoped to build a farm.
The Twisters project will be co-financed by Warner Bros. Pictures, which released the original 1996 tentpole Twister, the disaster thriller from Amblin Entertainment. Mark L. Smith (The Revenant) has penned the screenplay for the sequel, and Frank Marshall (Jurassic World Dominion) is attached to produce through his Kennedy/Marshall company banner.
Twisters will follow up on the 1996 tentpole Twister, which starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton and pulled in around 494 million at the worldwide box office. The original film...
- 12/15/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar-nominated director of “Minari,” is in talks to direct the sequel to the 1996 storm-chasing blockbuster “Twister,” an individual with knowledge of the project told IndieWire.
If his deal closes, Chung would work from a script by “The Revenant” writer Mark L. Smith, and the individual adds that Chung was just one of many top directors attracted to working on the film. What’s more, “Twisters” is looking to start up shooting quickly sometime this spring.
As of right now, there’s no talent in talks to star, and no word on if Helen Hunt, the original film’s star, would be among those returning.
Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment are developing the sequel titled “Twisters,” which Steven Spielberg is executive producing. Warner Bros. Pictures is co-financing.
Frank Marshall (“Jurassic World Dominion”) is attached to produce through his Kennedy/Marshall Company.
While Chung and the lyrical, intimate,...
If his deal closes, Chung would work from a script by “The Revenant” writer Mark L. Smith, and the individual adds that Chung was just one of many top directors attracted to working on the film. What’s more, “Twisters” is looking to start up shooting quickly sometime this spring.
As of right now, there’s no talent in talks to star, and no word on if Helen Hunt, the original film’s star, would be among those returning.
Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment are developing the sequel titled “Twisters,” which Steven Spielberg is executive producing. Warner Bros. Pictures is co-financing.
Frank Marshall (“Jurassic World Dominion”) is attached to produce through his Kennedy/Marshall Company.
While Chung and the lyrical, intimate,...
- 12/15/2022
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
“Minari” filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung is in talks to direct “Twisters,” the sequel to the 1996 storm-chasing blockbuster starring Helen Hunt and the late Bill Paxton.
News broke in October that Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment had accelerated development on the project, with Mark L. Smith (“The Revenant”) signed on to write the sequel’s screenplay and Frank Marshall (“Jurassic World Dominion”) attached to produce through his Kennedy/Marshall Company. “Twisters” will be co-financed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Chung is best known as the writer and director of 2020’s “Minari,” the intimate semi-autobiographical family drama about a Korean family navigating life on an Arkansas farm in the 1980s. The film went on to earn six Academy Award nominations, including for best picture. Chung himself was nominated for best director and best original screenplay, while the film’s star Yuh-Jung Youn made history with her best supporting actress Oscar win. The filmmaker...
News broke in October that Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment had accelerated development on the project, with Mark L. Smith (“The Revenant”) signed on to write the sequel’s screenplay and Frank Marshall (“Jurassic World Dominion”) attached to produce through his Kennedy/Marshall Company. “Twisters” will be co-financed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Chung is best known as the writer and director of 2020’s “Minari,” the intimate semi-autobiographical family drama about a Korean family navigating life on an Arkansas farm in the 1980s. The film went on to earn six Academy Award nominations, including for best picture. Chung himself was nominated for best director and best original screenplay, while the film’s star Yuh-Jung Youn made history with her best supporting actress Oscar win. The filmmaker...
- 12/15/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Following an extensive search that had a number of top directors chasing the job, sources tell Deadline that Oscar-nominated Minari director Lee Isaac Chung is in early talks to helm Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Twisters, the sequel to the blockbuster Twister. Warner Bros., which released the 1996 pic, will co-finance. Mark L. Smith penned the script, with Frank Marshall producing through his Kennedy/Marshall banner.
Deadline first reported in October that execs and producers on the project, especially Steven Spielberg, flipped for the script Smith delivered to the studio and ultimately fast-tracked the pic for a spring start. At the time sources said that the hope was to bring Twister star Helen Hunt back for a drama that focuses on the daughter she had with the character played by the late Bill Paxton, who has caught the storm-chasing bug her parents had.
Insiders add that no one is...
Deadline first reported in October that execs and producers on the project, especially Steven Spielberg, flipped for the script Smith delivered to the studio and ultimately fast-tracked the pic for a spring start. At the time sources said that the hope was to bring Twister star Helen Hunt back for a drama that focuses on the daughter she had with the character played by the late Bill Paxton, who has caught the storm-chasing bug her parents had.
Insiders add that no one is...
- 12/15/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
“Twisters,” a sequel to the 1996 blockbuster “Twister,” is in development at Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment and is gathering strength after the studio has attached “The Revenant” screenwriter Mark L. Smith to write the script, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
News of a sequel to “Twister” first broke in 2020 when “Top Gun: Maverick” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski was in talks to direct, but he has since exited the project, and the individual adds that the studio is currently meeting with other directors in the hopes the film can begin shooting by this spring.
Deadline in a report on Monday listed candidates such as “Free Solo” directors Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi as well as Laika’s Travis Knight, though one of the names floated in the report, “10 Cloverfield Lane” filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg, on Twitter denied being involved in making a sequel.
Frank Marshall (“Jurassic World Dominion...
News of a sequel to “Twister” first broke in 2020 when “Top Gun: Maverick” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski was in talks to direct, but he has since exited the project, and the individual adds that the studio is currently meeting with other directors in the hopes the film can begin shooting by this spring.
Deadline in a report on Monday listed candidates such as “Free Solo” directors Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi as well as Laika’s Travis Knight, though one of the names floated in the report, “10 Cloverfield Lane” filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg, on Twitter denied being involved in making a sequel.
Frank Marshall (“Jurassic World Dominion...
- 10/18/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment are meeting with directors hoping for a spring start on Twisters, a big-scale sequel to the 1996 storm-chasing blockbuster. Universal and Warner Bros are co-financing, with Universal taking the creative lead on the picture. Frank Marshall is producing.
Here’s what The Dish has heard: Amblin’s Steven Spielberg himself flipped for the script by The Revenant scribe Mark L. Smith, and his enthusiasm provided the impetus for the fast-tracked film. Top Gun: Maverick helmer Joseph Kosinski was going to direct, but he fell off the film when he committed to the Formula One racing movie vehicle for Brad Pitt that Apple acquired last June after a big auction earlier this year.
Warner Bros’ ‘Twister’
They haven’t locked in a new director yet, but among the helmers under consideration are the Oscar-winning Free Solo team of Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vaserhelyi; Dan Trachtenberg.
Here’s what The Dish has heard: Amblin’s Steven Spielberg himself flipped for the script by The Revenant scribe Mark L. Smith, and his enthusiasm provided the impetus for the fast-tracked film. Top Gun: Maverick helmer Joseph Kosinski was going to direct, but he fell off the film when he committed to the Formula One racing movie vehicle for Brad Pitt that Apple acquired last June after a big auction earlier this year.
Warner Bros’ ‘Twister’
They haven’t locked in a new director yet, but among the helmers under consideration are the Oscar-winning Free Solo team of Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vaserhelyi; Dan Trachtenberg.
- 10/17/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
As of today, August 16th, an extended cut of Jurassic World: Dominion is available on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital. This extended edition of the film adds in 14 minutes of footage that wasn’t in the theatrical cut of the movie, including an alternate opening! You can secure your own copy at This Link.
JoBlo.com’s own Lance Vlcek was recently invited to Malta (which is featured in the film) to cover a special Jurassic World: Dominion event, learn about Malta’s culture, and sit down with Malta film commissioner Johann Grech to discuss the importance of Jurassic World: Dominion for Malta’s booming film business. We have also talked with the film’s director Colin Trevorrow and stars Bryce Dallas Howard and DeWanda Wise, so watch for more Jurassic World: Dominion content to show up this week.
The opening scene of the extended edition takes viewers back to the prehistoric age,...
JoBlo.com’s own Lance Vlcek was recently invited to Malta (which is featured in the film) to cover a special Jurassic World: Dominion event, learn about Malta’s culture, and sit down with Malta film commissioner Johann Grech to discuss the importance of Jurassic World: Dominion for Malta’s booming film business. We have also talked with the film’s director Colin Trevorrow and stars Bryce Dallas Howard and DeWanda Wise, so watch for more Jurassic World: Dominion content to show up this week.
The opening scene of the extended edition takes viewers back to the prehistoric age,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Universal has announced that Lupin‘s Omar Sy will lead John Woo’s reimagining of his 1989 crime drama The Killer for Peacock.
The original film written and directed by Woo watches as the disillusioned assassin Ah Jong (Chow Yun-fat) accepts one last hit, in hopes of using his earnings to restore vision to the singer (Sally Yeh) he accidentally blinded. Details as to the reimagining’s plot have not been disclosed. But Woo returns to direct the pic announced earlier this year as one of three Universal originals set to debut on Peacock in 2023. He also serves as its producer.
The screenplay was written by writing partners Matthew Stuecken and Josh Campbell (10 Cloverfield Lane), as well as Eran Creevy and Brian Helgeland. Universal Pictures’ Senior Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Development Executive Jacqueline Garell are overseeing the project on behalf of the studio.
The original film written and directed by Woo watches as the disillusioned assassin Ah Jong (Chow Yun-fat) accepts one last hit, in hopes of using his earnings to restore vision to the singer (Sally Yeh) he accidentally blinded. Details as to the reimagining’s plot have not been disclosed. But Woo returns to direct the pic announced earlier this year as one of three Universal originals set to debut on Peacock in 2023. He also serves as its producer.
The screenplay was written by writing partners Matthew Stuecken and Josh Campbell (10 Cloverfield Lane), as well as Eran Creevy and Brian Helgeland. Universal Pictures’ Senior Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Development Executive Jacqueline Garell are overseeing the project on behalf of the studio.
- 8/4/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“Jurassic World Dominion” and “The Intouchables” star Omar Sy has been tapped to lead John Woo’s reimagining of his 1989 film “The Killers” for Universal Pictures.
The crime action thriller followed a top-tier mob assassin named Jeffrey, who decides to retire after he accidentally blinds a nightclub singer who gets caught in the crossfire of one of his hit jobs. Before quitting his beloved profession, he takes one last job to pay for her sight-restoring operation, only to be double-crossed. He then teams up with a rogue police officer to set things straight.
Woo, the auteur director of movies like “Face/Off,” “Red Cliff” and “A Better Tomorrow,” will also produce the reboot. Writing partners Matthew Stuecken and Josh Campbell (“10 Cloverfield Lane”), along with as Eran Creevy (“Welcome to the Punch,” “Collide”) and Brian Helgeland (“42,” “Legend,” “Spenser Confidential”) wrote the screenplay.
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The crime action thriller followed a top-tier mob assassin named Jeffrey, who decides to retire after he accidentally blinds a nightclub singer who gets caught in the crossfire of one of his hit jobs. Before quitting his beloved profession, he takes one last job to pay for her sight-restoring operation, only to be double-crossed. He then teams up with a rogue police officer to set things straight.
Woo, the auteur director of movies like “Face/Off,” “Red Cliff” and “A Better Tomorrow,” will also produce the reboot. Writing partners Matthew Stuecken and Josh Campbell (“10 Cloverfield Lane”), along with as Eran Creevy (“Welcome to the Punch,” “Collide”) and Brian Helgeland (“42,” “Legend,” “Spenser Confidential”) wrote the screenplay.
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‘Bullet Train’ Expected to Be the...
- 8/4/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Universal Pictures sources confirmed on Thursday the Golden Globe-nominated star of La La Land will reteam with his director to portray the pioneering astronaut.
First Man will focus on the period from 1961 to 1969 and recount the sacrifices Armstrong made to become the first man on the moon.
Oscar-winning Spotlight screenwriter Josh Singer adapted the screenplay from James R. Hansen’s book First Man: The Life Of Neil A. Armstrong.
Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey will produce the drama through their Temple Hill Entertainment.
Isaac Klausner serves as executive producer and Hansen is attached as co-producer.
Universal’s vice-president of production Sara Scott will oversee the project for the studio.
Gosling’s 2017 dance card includes Alcon Entertainment’s Blade Runner 2049, which Denis Villeneuve directs and is scheduled to open in October.
The Canadian actor earned an Oscar nomination in 2007 for Half Nelson and his credits include Blue Valentine, Only God Forgives, The Nice Guys, The Notebook...
First Man will focus on the period from 1961 to 1969 and recount the sacrifices Armstrong made to become the first man on the moon.
Oscar-winning Spotlight screenwriter Josh Singer adapted the screenplay from James R. Hansen’s book First Man: The Life Of Neil A. Armstrong.
Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey will produce the drama through their Temple Hill Entertainment.
Isaac Klausner serves as executive producer and Hansen is attached as co-producer.
Universal’s vice-president of production Sara Scott will oversee the project for the studio.
Gosling’s 2017 dance card includes Alcon Entertainment’s Blade Runner 2049, which Denis Villeneuve directs and is scheduled to open in October.
The Canadian actor earned an Oscar nomination in 2007 for Half Nelson and his credits include Blue Valentine, Only God Forgives, The Nice Guys, The Notebook...
- 12/29/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Jason Bateman is to direct and star in a new Universal Pictures project.
The movie, described as an FBI wedding comedy, will be re-written by David Bar Katz and based on earlier drafts by David Flebotte and Phil Alden Robinson.
Deadline reports that the Arrested Development star will also produce the film alongside James Garavente (under their Aggregate Films banner), with Bob Cooper also taking on producing duties via his company Landscape Entertainment.
Universal's senior vice president of production Kristin Lowe and director of development Sara Scott are said to be overseeing the project.
Bateman can next be seen in comedy drama This Is Where I Leave You, which also stars Tina Fey, Adam Driver and Jane Fonda.
Watch a trailer for the September 12 release below:...
The movie, described as an FBI wedding comedy, will be re-written by David Bar Katz and based on earlier drafts by David Flebotte and Phil Alden Robinson.
Deadline reports that the Arrested Development star will also produce the film alongside James Garavente (under their Aggregate Films banner), with Bob Cooper also taking on producing duties via his company Landscape Entertainment.
Universal's senior vice president of production Kristin Lowe and director of development Sara Scott are said to be overseeing the project.
Bateman can next be seen in comedy drama This Is Where I Leave You, which also stars Tina Fey, Adam Driver and Jane Fonda.
Watch a trailer for the September 12 release below:...
- 6/28/2014
- Digital Spy
Jason Bateman will direct and star in an untitled FBI wedding comedy for Universal Pictures, TheWrap has learned. David Bar Katz will write a new take on the project, earlier drafts of which were written by David Flebotte and Phil Alden Robinson. Also read: Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn and Cast Spell Favorite ‘Bad Words’ at Film's Premiere (Video) Bateman and James Garavente will produce under their Aggregate Films banner, while Bob Cooper will produce via his company Landscape Entertainment. Universal's senior VP of production Kristin Lowe and director of development Sara Scott will oversee the project for the studio. Also read: Jason Bateman,...
- 6/27/2014
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Attack the Block writer and director Joe Cornish is taking the reins on Universal Pictures' Section 6 , TheWrap reports. Aaron Berg's script for the film came in at No. 2 on last year's Black List of unproduced screenplays and is described as follows: An exploration of the formation of Great Britain's secret intelligence agencey, Military Intelligence, Section 6, known more commonly as MI6. Cornish, long rumored to be next in line to take on a 13th Star Trek feature film, also co-wrote the upcoming Ant-Man with Edgar Wright. Lawrence Grey, who developed the script for Section 6 with Berg, will produce with Marc Platt and Adam Siegel of Marc Platt Productions. Jon Mone and Sara Scott will oversee the project for Universal. (Photo Credit: Dominic Chan /...
- 3/18/2014
- Comingsoon.net
Universal Pictures must like what they are seeing of Jack O'Connell in director Angelina Jolie's Unbroken , as the studio has cast the 23-year-old British actor in their upcoming spy movie Section 6 . Aaron Berg's script for the film came in at No. 2 on last year's Black List of unproduced screenplays and is described as follows: An exploration of the formation of Great Britain's secret intelligence agencey, Military Intelligence, Section 6, known more commonly as MI6. Lawrence Grey, who developed the script with Berg, will produce with Marc Platt and Adam Siegel of Marc Platt Productions. Jon Mone and Sara Scott will oversee the project for Universal. O.Connell can next be seen in Warner Bros.' 300: Rise of an Empire . (Photo Credit: Getty Images)...
- 2/21/2014
- Comingsoon.net
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