A busy holdover weekend for wide studio releases was led by the trio of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Kung Fu Panda 4 and Dune: Part Two. And, in a soaring performance, Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar winner The Boy and the Heron swooped into China helping the market set a new Qingming holiday record.
Meanwhile, Best Picture Oscar winner Oppenheimer, boosted by its release in Japan, has now become Christopher Nolan’s biggest movie ever at the international box office.
Before we dig into all of that, there was also fresh blood in some overseas areas with Disney/20th Century Studios’ The First Omen debuting to $9.1M from 43 markets (about 76% of the offshore landscape and notably not including France and Germany which go next weekend). This is about as expected. The global bow is $17.5M.
Latin America leans in on horror and the prequel performed best in Mexico where it opened No.
Meanwhile, Best Picture Oscar winner Oppenheimer, boosted by its release in Japan, has now become Christopher Nolan’s biggest movie ever at the international box office.
Before we dig into all of that, there was also fresh blood in some overseas areas with Disney/20th Century Studios’ The First Omen debuting to $9.1M from 43 markets (about 76% of the offshore landscape and notably not including France and Germany which go next weekend). This is about as expected. The global bow is $17.5M.
Latin America leans in on horror and the prequel performed best in Mexico where it opened No.
- 4/7/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
This Friday is the Final Friday the 13th of the year, and it’s all the more special because it’s taking place in October, mere weeks before Halloween. How are we celebrating?
By watching horror movies all day long, of course!
While streaming services like Shudder, Screambox, Netflix, Hulu, Max, Paramount+ and Prime Video are loaded with frights to stream for Friday the 13th, don’t forget that the nightmares aren’t limited to streaming. Good old fashioned cable television is always a great source of horror this time of the year, and that’s doubly true on a day like Friday the 13th.
We’ve scoured the schedules of channels like AMC, Syfy and Freeform to find all the horror airing on TV this Friday, putting together your official Friday the 13th TV Guide!
Highlights include a Friday the 13th marathon on AMC FearFest, the I Know What You Did...
By watching horror movies all day long, of course!
While streaming services like Shudder, Screambox, Netflix, Hulu, Max, Paramount+ and Prime Video are loaded with frights to stream for Friday the 13th, don’t forget that the nightmares aren’t limited to streaming. Good old fashioned cable television is always a great source of horror this time of the year, and that’s doubly true on a day like Friday the 13th.
We’ve scoured the schedules of channels like AMC, Syfy and Freeform to find all the horror airing on TV this Friday, putting together your official Friday the 13th TV Guide!
Highlights include a Friday the 13th marathon on AMC FearFest, the I Know What You Did...
- 10/12/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Paul Noble, the London-born executive who spent the past eight years with Sony Pictures Entertainment, the last three as the studio’s co-head of global theatrical marketing, has died. He was 51.
Noble died Sept. 9 at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles after a two-year battle with bulbar Als, an Spe spokesperson announced.
“Paul was a rare and marvelous human being, possessed with an abundance of positivity, warmth, humor and kindness,” Spe Motion Picture Group chairman and CEO Tom Rothman wrote in a note to employees. “He faced his diagnosis with courage and grace and in doing so set a remarkable example for his family and, indeed, for all of us.
“To say he will be missed is, of course, an understatement. But his memory will surely be cherished by anyone lucky enough to have known him.”
In July 2019, Noble and Andre Caraco were promoted to co-presidents of global marketing at Sony.
Noble died Sept. 9 at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles after a two-year battle with bulbar Als, an Spe spokesperson announced.
“Paul was a rare and marvelous human being, possessed with an abundance of positivity, warmth, humor and kindness,” Spe Motion Picture Group chairman and CEO Tom Rothman wrote in a note to employees. “He faced his diagnosis with courage and grace and in doing so set a remarkable example for his family and, indeed, for all of us.
“To say he will be missed is, of course, an understatement. But his memory will surely be cherished by anyone lucky enough to have known him.”
In July 2019, Noble and Andre Caraco were promoted to co-presidents of global marketing at Sony.
- 10/5/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s the last weekend of a September chock-full of sequels, a few doing better than others. Sure enough, this weekend adds two more, but also a rare original science fiction film. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
The last few weekends have been so bad at the box office it may point toward audiences being ready for new and original movies. That’s certainly the case with 20th Century Studios’ “The Creator,” a new original science fiction movie from “Rogue One” and “Godzilla” director Gareth Edwards. It stars John David Washington from “Tenet” as a soldier in the war between humans and robots, who travels to Asia to find his missing wife Maya (Gemma Chan), only to be roped into a mission where he must find and kill a synthetic child (Madeleine Yuna Voyles), that could win the war for the robots.
See Grab the popcorn...
The last few weekends have been so bad at the box office it may point toward audiences being ready for new and original movies. That’s certainly the case with 20th Century Studios’ “The Creator,” a new original science fiction movie from “Rogue One” and “Godzilla” director Gareth Edwards. It stars John David Washington from “Tenet” as a soldier in the war between humans and robots, who travels to Asia to find his missing wife Maya (Gemma Chan), only to be roped into a mission where he must find and kill a synthetic child (Madeleine Yuna Voyles), that could win the war for the robots.
See Grab the popcorn...
- 9/27/2023
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Hotel Transylvania, a beloved animated film series, has been a hit with audiences around the globe. Starting with the adventures of Dracula running a hotel for his monster buddies and moving to the family antics of Drac, Mavis, and their ensemble, here’s how you can immerse yourself in their tales from start to finish.
The “Hotel Transylvania” franchise, blending humor with classic monster motifs, welcomes fans to a world where the infamous Count Dracula isn’t a fearsome bloodsucker but a doting father and a hotelier. It’s a place where the ghouls and monsters you were told about as bedtime stories vacation and revel. Over the course of four films, we’ve seen these iconic monsters navigate family, love, prejudice, and even summer vacations.
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Starting off with the first movie, we’re introduced to Hotel Transylvania – a...
The “Hotel Transylvania” franchise, blending humor with classic monster motifs, welcomes fans to a world where the infamous Count Dracula isn’t a fearsome bloodsucker but a doting father and a hotelier. It’s a place where the ghouls and monsters you were told about as bedtime stories vacation and revel. Over the course of four films, we’ve seen these iconic monsters navigate family, love, prejudice, and even summer vacations.
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Starting off with the first movie, we’re introduced to Hotel Transylvania – a...
- 9/18/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Freeform’s 25th anniversary of ’31 Nights of Halloween’ will feature Jack Skellington, the Sanderson Sisters, and goofy monsters Mike and Sully. The network’s plans for the scariest month of the year include 31 nights of Halloween-ish films, mixing timeless family-friendly tales with some more recent releases.
2023’s ’31 Nights of Halloween’ will mark the Freeform premiere of Encanto, Zombies, and Zombies 2.
“Over the last 25 years, our viewers have grown up with ‘31 Nights of Halloween’ as a time-honored tradition to watch Halloween favorites and connect with their loved ones during this special time of the season,” stated Simran Sethi, EVP of Programming and Content Strategy, ABC Entertainment and Freeform. “There’s something sentimental about these holiday classics that brings a real sense of comfort and nostalgia to people, and we look forward to celebrating this anniversary with another spirited lineup.”
2023’s ’31 Nights of Halloween’ Lineup:
Sunday, Oct. 1
7:00 a.m. Edt/Pdt – “Mrs. Doubtfire”
10:10 a.
2023’s ’31 Nights of Halloween’ will mark the Freeform premiere of Encanto, Zombies, and Zombies 2.
“Over the last 25 years, our viewers have grown up with ‘31 Nights of Halloween’ as a time-honored tradition to watch Halloween favorites and connect with their loved ones during this special time of the season,” stated Simran Sethi, EVP of Programming and Content Strategy, ABC Entertainment and Freeform. “There’s something sentimental about these holiday classics that brings a real sense of comfort and nostalgia to people, and we look forward to celebrating this anniversary with another spirited lineup.”
2023’s ’31 Nights of Halloween’ Lineup:
Sunday, Oct. 1
7:00 a.m. Edt/Pdt – “Mrs. Doubtfire”
10:10 a.
- 9/1/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
It’s spooky season, witches! Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween” programming event returns for its 25th anniversary with a spellbinding lineup of Halloween favorites that will keep viewers enchanted all month long.
From Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, hair-raising entertainment awaits with a collection of Halloween films ranging from timeless classics to contemporary gems. Reconnect with beloved movies, including “Hocus Pocus,” “Monsters, Inc.,” the 30 th anniversary of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,”
“Cruella” and “The Addams Family,” and cozy up to the Freeform premieres of “Encanto,” “Zombies” and “Zombies 2.”
Last year’s “31 Nights of Halloween” programming levitated Freeform to the No. 1 ranking among primetime cable networks in entertainment across Adults 18-34, Women 18-34 and Women 18-49 (excludes news and sports).*
“Over the last 25 years, our viewers have grown up with ‘31 Nights of Halloween’ as a time-honored tradition to watch Halloween favorites and connect with their loved ones during this special time of the season,...
From Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, hair-raising entertainment awaits with a collection of Halloween films ranging from timeless classics to contemporary gems. Reconnect with beloved movies, including “Hocus Pocus,” “Monsters, Inc.,” the 30 th anniversary of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,”
“Cruella” and “The Addams Family,” and cozy up to the Freeform premieres of “Encanto,” “Zombies” and “Zombies 2.”
Last year’s “31 Nights of Halloween” programming levitated Freeform to the No. 1 ranking among primetime cable networks in entertainment across Adults 18-34, Women 18-34 and Women 18-49 (excludes news and sports).*
“Over the last 25 years, our viewers have grown up with ‘31 Nights of Halloween’ as a time-honored tradition to watch Halloween favorites and connect with their loved ones during this special time of the season,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Spooky season is almost here, and so is Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween. On Aug. 31, the network unveiled its 2023 lineup of Halloween classics, consisting of spellbinding favorites like "Halloweentown," "Hocus Pocus," "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas," and the 2003 version of "The Haunted Mansion," just in time for its 20th anniversary.
Twilight fans will also be delighted to see all five movies from the beloved vampire-wolf franchise on Freeform's lineup, but that's not the only series featured. The "Twitches" and "Hotel Transylvania" films will be shown, too. And if you're looking for more lighthearted favorites to tune into, be sure to track the days the Shrek and Monsters Inc. movies are airing.
Something new on the lineup this year is the Freeform premieres of "Encanto," "Zombies," and "Zombies 2."
Scroll ahead to see Freeform's full 2023 31 Nights of Halloween schedule!
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Twilight fans will also be delighted to see all five movies from the beloved vampire-wolf franchise on Freeform's lineup, but that's not the only series featured. The "Twitches" and "Hotel Transylvania" films will be shown, too. And if you're looking for more lighthearted favorites to tune into, be sure to track the days the Shrek and Monsters Inc. movies are airing.
Something new on the lineup this year is the Freeform premieres of "Encanto," "Zombies," and "Zombies 2."
Scroll ahead to see Freeform's full 2023 31 Nights of Halloween schedule!
Related: Stream These Funny Halloween Movies If Horror and Gore...
- 8/31/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween” is back and better than ever for its 25th anniversary, this time featuring spooky favorites from “Encanto” to “Hocus Pocus.”
The lineup, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, will return to classic holiday tales including “The Haunted Mansion” (2003), “Hocus Pocus” (1993), “Little Shop of Horrors” (1986), “The Addams Family” (1991) as well as the 30th anniversary of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” as new releases like “Encanto,” “Zombies” and “Zombies 2” make their debut on Freeform.
The monthlong event, a trailer for which you can watch above, will also reconnect viewers with nostalgic film series from the 2000s and 2010s, including “Halloweentown,” “Twilight,” “Shrek,” “Twitches” and “Hotel Transylvania.” Beloved film series “Monsters, Inc.” and “The Amazing Spider-Man” will air this October, alongside monster-adjacent Disney spinoffs “Cruella” and “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.”
“Over the last 25 years, our viewers have grown up with ‘31 Nights of Halloween’ as a...
The lineup, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, will return to classic holiday tales including “The Haunted Mansion” (2003), “Hocus Pocus” (1993), “Little Shop of Horrors” (1986), “The Addams Family” (1991) as well as the 30th anniversary of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” as new releases like “Encanto,” “Zombies” and “Zombies 2” make their debut on Freeform.
The monthlong event, a trailer for which you can watch above, will also reconnect viewers with nostalgic film series from the 2000s and 2010s, including “Halloweentown,” “Twilight,” “Shrek,” “Twitches” and “Hotel Transylvania.” Beloved film series “Monsters, Inc.” and “The Amazing Spider-Man” will air this October, alongside monster-adjacent Disney spinoffs “Cruella” and “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.”
“Over the last 25 years, our viewers have grown up with ‘31 Nights of Halloween’ as a...
- 8/31/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
The start of September means the start of Spooky Season, and Freeform kicks off the celebration with the full schedule for this year’s “31 Nights of Halloween” extravaganza!
As always, Freeform will be showing fright flicks from October 1 through October 31, and this year’s schedule includes fan favorite classics such as Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Craft, The Addams Family, Hotel Transylvania, and Halloweentown.
Freeform previews, “It’s spooky season, witches! Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween” programming event returns for its 25th anniversary with a spellbinding lineup of Halloween favorites that will keep viewers enchanted all month long.From Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, hair-raising entertainment awaits with a collection of Halloween films ranging from timeless classics to contemporary gems.”
“Over the last 25 years, our viewers have grown up with ’31 Nights of Halloween’ as a time-honored tradition to watch Halloween favorites and connect with their loved ones during this special time of the season,...
As always, Freeform will be showing fright flicks from October 1 through October 31, and this year’s schedule includes fan favorite classics such as Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Craft, The Addams Family, Hotel Transylvania, and Halloweentown.
Freeform previews, “It’s spooky season, witches! Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween” programming event returns for its 25th anniversary with a spellbinding lineup of Halloween favorites that will keep viewers enchanted all month long.From Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, hair-raising entertainment awaits with a collection of Halloween films ranging from timeless classics to contemporary gems.”
“Over the last 25 years, our viewers have grown up with ’31 Nights of Halloween’ as a time-honored tradition to watch Halloween favorites and connect with their loved ones during this special time of the season,...
- 8/31/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Grab your broomsticks, we’re entering that spooky season. Now in its 25th year, Freeform has set the lineup for its 31 Nights of Halloween programming event with films including faves such as Hocus Pocus, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, Monsters, Inc., Cruella and The Addams Family, along with Freeform premieres of Encanto, Zombies and Zombies 2.
Last year’s 31 Nights of Halloween, which runs from October 1-31, brought Freeform to the No. 1 ranking among primetime cable networks in entertainment across Adults 18-34, Women 18-34 and Women 18-49, excluding news and sports.
“Over the last 25 years, our viewers have grown up with ‘31 Nights of Halloween’ as a time-honored tradition to watch Halloween favorites and connect with their loved ones during this special time of the season,” said Simran Sethi, EVP of Programming and Content Strategy, ABC Entertainment and Freeform. “There’s something sentimental about these holiday classics that brings a...
Last year’s 31 Nights of Halloween, which runs from October 1-31, brought Freeform to the No. 1 ranking among primetime cable networks in entertainment across Adults 18-34, Women 18-34 and Women 18-49, excluding news and sports.
“Over the last 25 years, our viewers have grown up with ‘31 Nights of Halloween’ as a time-honored tradition to watch Halloween favorites and connect with their loved ones during this special time of the season,” said Simran Sethi, EVP of Programming and Content Strategy, ABC Entertainment and Freeform. “There’s something sentimental about these holiday classics that brings a...
- 8/31/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
We all know that Adam Sandler likes working with people he knows. The movies he produces with his production company Happy Madison regularly feature Kevin Nealon, Rob Schneider, and other cast members from his Saturday Night Live days. Many of his movies also feature supporting turns from guys you only see in Happy Madison flicks, like Alan Covert and Peter Dante. And, of course, he loves to cast Jennifer Aniston and Drew Barrymore as his love interests.
So it’s no surprise that Sandler’s latest Netflix movie You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzah sees him once again paired with Idina Menzel, who played his wife in Uncut Gems. But Sandler isn’t the star of You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah, a comedy based on the 2005 YA novel by Fiona Rosenbloom. Instead, it’s Sunny Sandler and Samantha Lorraine in the lead roles,...
So it’s no surprise that Sandler’s latest Netflix movie You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzah sees him once again paired with Idina Menzel, who played his wife in Uncut Gems. But Sandler isn’t the star of You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah, a comedy based on the 2005 YA novel by Fiona Rosenbloom. Instead, it’s Sunny Sandler and Samantha Lorraine in the lead roles,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken has a lot going for her.
For starters, says the film’s director Kirk DeMicco, “she’s a princess, a superhero” and the first female titular character for a DreamWorks Animation movie.
Of course, there have been female lead characters in DreamWorks animated pictures, “but this is the first time where we said the story really is hers,” adds co-director Faryn Pearl (Trolls World Tour). “We changed the title from The Gillmans to Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken because it felt that we really wanted to celebrate that it’s her story, it’s her journey. And she’s our superhero, really.”
Alfred Tennyson wrote a sonnet called “The Kraken” — “far beneath the abysmal sea,” it sleepeth — and the mythical sea creature has made terrifying guest appearances in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, the animated movie Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation...
For starters, says the film’s director Kirk DeMicco, “she’s a princess, a superhero” and the first female titular character for a DreamWorks Animation movie.
Of course, there have been female lead characters in DreamWorks animated pictures, “but this is the first time where we said the story really is hers,” adds co-director Faryn Pearl (Trolls World Tour). “We changed the title from The Gillmans to Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken because it felt that we really wanted to celebrate that it’s her story, it’s her journey. And she’s our superhero, really.”
Alfred Tennyson wrote a sonnet called “The Kraken” — “far beneath the abysmal sea,” it sleepeth — and the mythical sea creature has made terrifying guest appearances in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, the animated movie Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation...
- 6/12/2023
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
Several times in recent years, Sony has used the Cannes Film Festival to promote a key upcoming title, despite the movies not officially being involved in the event — see Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation in 2018, 2017’s The Emoji Movie and 2016’s The Angry Birds Movie.
This year, the marketing team pulled out the stops for Neill Blomkamp’s Gran Turismo: The Movie, staking out prime real estate with a billboard on the Carlton Pier and then — rather than ahead of the fest as they did with the previous films — hosting a photo call with talent as the Croisette calmed down toward the end.
From left, in front of sign: ‘Gran Turismo’s Neill Blomkamp, Maximilian Mundt, Geri Halliwell, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe and Asad Qizilbash
Although David Harbour did not make the photo call that featured Blomkamp, Orlando Bloom, Geri Halliwell Horner, Archie Madekwe and producer Asad Qizilbash, he was...
This year, the marketing team pulled out the stops for Neill Blomkamp’s Gran Turismo: The Movie, staking out prime real estate with a billboard on the Carlton Pier and then — rather than ahead of the fest as they did with the previous films — hosting a photo call with talent as the Croisette calmed down toward the end.
From left, in front of sign: ‘Gran Turismo’s Neill Blomkamp, Maximilian Mundt, Geri Halliwell, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe and Asad Qizilbash
Although David Harbour did not make the photo call that featured Blomkamp, Orlando Bloom, Geri Halliwell Horner, Archie Madekwe and producer Asad Qizilbash, he was...
- 5/31/2023
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Prime Video subscribers will have a chance to see “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” in theaters nearly two weeks before its worldwide release.
Paramount and Amazon are partnering for the first time on the exclusive event, set to take place on March 19 at 2 p.m. local time. Over 1,200 theaters across the country will participate. As of today, Prime members can purchase up to 10 tickets each via Atom Tickets.
The event also marks Prime’s first early-access screening partnership since before the pandemic. Previous sneak-peek programs include Warner Bros.’ “Aquaman” and Sony’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.”
“We know that Prime members love watching spirited, adventurous stories as much as we love bringing them to audiences,” Chris Aronson, Paramount Pictures President of Domestic Distribution, said in a press statement. “We know that we can’t wait to give Prime members an early look at this epic quest.
Paramount and Amazon are partnering for the first time on the exclusive event, set to take place on March 19 at 2 p.m. local time. Over 1,200 theaters across the country will participate. As of today, Prime members can purchase up to 10 tickets each via Atom Tickets.
The event also marks Prime’s first early-access screening partnership since before the pandemic. Previous sneak-peek programs include Warner Bros.’ “Aquaman” and Sony’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.”
“We know that Prime members love watching spirited, adventurous stories as much as we love bringing them to audiences,” Chris Aronson, Paramount Pictures President of Domestic Distribution, said in a press statement. “We know that we can’t wait to give Prime members an early look at this epic quest.
- 3/12/2023
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
It's remarkable how often seemingly ancient history becomes relevant again in our modern day -- sometimes tragically so. Such is the case in director J.D. Dillard's newest movie, "Devotion." The movie focuses on the Korean War of the early 1950s, telling the harrowing true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots. Specifically, the movie shines a light on Jesse Brown, played by Jonathan Majors ("Lovecraft Country"), who became the first Black aviator to ever complete the U.S. Navy's basic flight training program.
Looper's Don Kaye recently had the chance to speak with Majors in honor of the film's forthcoming release this weekend. During the conversation, Kaye asked the actor who relevant Brown's story is all these years later, particularly for Black people who are still facing roadblocks in today's society. Majors, for his part, feels Brown's story is an ever-relevant hero's journey to be used as...
Looper's Don Kaye recently had the chance to speak with Majors in honor of the film's forthcoming release this weekend. During the conversation, Kaye asked the actor who relevant Brown's story is all these years later, particularly for Black people who are still facing roadblocks in today's society. Majors, for his part, feels Brown's story is an ever-relevant hero's journey to be used as...
- 11/22/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
If your childhood consisted of late '90s and early 2000s animation, then the name Genndy Tartakovsky should sound familiar to you. He's the animator behind shows like "Samurai Jack," "The Powerpuff Girls," and "Dexter's Laboratory." Decades later, Tartakovsky is still going strong in the world of animation with the more adult-focused "Primal," which /Film's Sarah Milner called "big, bold, and bloody" in her review.
In terms of what Tartakovsky has brought to the big screen, however, the first three "Hotel Transylvania" movies are a wonderful example of what happens when you let someone with a vivid imagination helm an animated film. Better yet, these movies are the result of taking all of the Classic Universal Monsters and formatting them into a family-friendly animated vehicle that shows a softer side.
Although another Halloween has come and gone, it would appear that "Hotel Transylvania 2," in particular, has held strong in...
In terms of what Tartakovsky has brought to the big screen, however, the first three "Hotel Transylvania" movies are a wonderful example of what happens when you let someone with a vivid imagination helm an animated film. Better yet, these movies are the result of taking all of the Classic Universal Monsters and formatting them into a family-friendly animated vehicle that shows a softer side.
Although another Halloween has come and gone, it would appear that "Hotel Transylvania 2," in particular, has held strong in...
- 11/2/2022
- by Matthew Bilodeau
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Deadline has learned that Marisa Liston and David Edwards, Lionsgate’s president and executive vice president of theatrical marketing, will be stepping away from their posts. A new search is promptly underway by Lionsgate for a new head of marketing.
Liston joined Lionsgate in 2019 as EVP Publicity, responsible for the publicity campaigns in support of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Knives Out, Angels Has Fallen, Midway, and other hits. She was promoted to President of Worldwide Marketing last August, overseeing the marketing campaigns for American Underdog, Moonfall, and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
Edwards is a ten-year veteran of the studio, rising through the studio’s digital and strategic marketing departments.
Joe Drake, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group told Deadline, “The mark of a great executive is to leave a place better than she found it and Marisa will be doing that. In a time of constant change and unpredictability,...
Liston joined Lionsgate in 2019 as EVP Publicity, responsible for the publicity campaigns in support of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Knives Out, Angels Has Fallen, Midway, and other hits. She was promoted to President of Worldwide Marketing last August, overseeing the marketing campaigns for American Underdog, Moonfall, and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
Edwards is a ten-year veteran of the studio, rising through the studio’s digital and strategic marketing departments.
Joe Drake, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group told Deadline, “The mark of a great executive is to leave a place better than she found it and Marisa will be doing that. In a time of constant change and unpredictability,...
- 6/8/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Animayo Gran Canaria, Spain’s foremost Canary Islands-based animation festival, is venturing deep into the metaverse with experts in artificial intelligence, virtual reality and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) joining leading voices in animation from major studios, including DreamWorks, Walt Disney, Skydance, Sony Pictures and Platige Image.
Some 23 guests will be participating across 14 master classes, three debate panels, three workshops, 10 recruitment sessions and other events at the in-person 17th edition held over May 4-7 in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.
An online edition is slated to launch in October. “This year the debates are a novelty because it’s a must to create a meeting forum in this increasingly polarized society,” said Damian Perea, founder-director of the festival, which also encompasses VFX and video gaming.
The festival’s impact on local production continues to grow as the Canary Islands now boasts at least 20 animation and VFX companies, Perea told Variety.
Among the other...
Some 23 guests will be participating across 14 master classes, three debate panels, three workshops, 10 recruitment sessions and other events at the in-person 17th edition held over May 4-7 in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.
An online edition is slated to launch in October. “This year the debates are a novelty because it’s a must to create a meeting forum in this increasingly polarized society,” said Damian Perea, founder-director of the festival, which also encompasses VFX and video gaming.
The festival’s impact on local production continues to grow as the Canary Islands now boasts at least 20 animation and VFX companies, Perea told Variety.
Among the other...
- 4/29/2022
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Jaime Camil has signed a first look deal with Vis, a division of Paramount, to develop an array of TV and film projects for Paramount+.
Under the terms of the agreement, he will create, develop, and produce exclusive Spanish language and majority-Spanish language scripted and non-scripted content for the streaming service.
“We are excited to welcome Jaime Camil to our roster of global talent working to bring the best premium content to Paramount+,” said Jc Acosta, President of International Studios & Networks Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, in an exclusive statement to Deadline. “With Jaime’s experience and creative focus, we are confident that he’ll bring the best Spanish-language content to Paramount+ that resonates with our audiences around the world.”
Added Camil, “Paramount is home to some of the most beloved and iconic films and television shows of all time. I am thrilled...
Under the terms of the agreement, he will create, develop, and produce exclusive Spanish language and majority-Spanish language scripted and non-scripted content for the streaming service.
“We are excited to welcome Jaime Camil to our roster of global talent working to bring the best premium content to Paramount+,” said Jc Acosta, President of International Studios & Networks Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, in an exclusive statement to Deadline. “With Jaime’s experience and creative focus, we are confident that he’ll bring the best Spanish-language content to Paramount+ that resonates with our audiences around the world.”
Added Camil, “Paramount is home to some of the most beloved and iconic films and television shows of all time. I am thrilled...
- 3/10/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood franchise movies “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” and “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” have both secured April theatrical release dates in mainland China.
“Transylvania” will open in Chinese cinemas on Sunday April 3, 2022, a couple of days ahead of the Qingming or Tomb Sweeping holiday on April 5. “Beasts” will open, more conventionally, on Friday, April 8.
Sony missed out on a China release for “Spider Man: No Way Home,” which was the biggest film worldwide in 2021. But the confirmation represents the studio’s second Hollywood film this year to receive approval from the Chinese authorities. “Beasts 3” is the third of 2022 for Warner Bros. (after “The Matrix: Revolutions” in January and “The Batman” on March 18).
“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” releases in North America on April 15, 2022, meaning that the studio has time to build a marketing campaign in the Middle Kingdom and that the Chinese outing briefly precedes the stateside debut.
All...
“Transylvania” will open in Chinese cinemas on Sunday April 3, 2022, a couple of days ahead of the Qingming or Tomb Sweeping holiday on April 5. “Beasts” will open, more conventionally, on Friday, April 8.
Sony missed out on a China release for “Spider Man: No Way Home,” which was the biggest film worldwide in 2021. But the confirmation represents the studio’s second Hollywood film this year to receive approval from the Chinese authorities. “Beasts 3” is the third of 2022 for Warner Bros. (after “The Matrix: Revolutions” in January and “The Batman” on March 18).
“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” releases in North America on April 15, 2022, meaning that the studio has time to build a marketing campaign in the Middle Kingdom and that the Chinese outing briefly precedes the stateside debut.
All...
- 3/8/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania: Transformania has been granted an April 3 theatrical release date in China. Sony last summer licensed the fourth installment in the successful franchise to Amazon worldwide, but retained China rights.
With the date now confirmed, Sony gets a month’s lead time on promotion and marketing in China where the previous films have grossed a combined $63M, including over $32M from 2018’s Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.
Although April 3 is a Sunday, it falls at the start of the Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, which can be a lucrative box office period. Still, Transformania will arrive in China nearly three months after it was released on Amazon Prime Video in 240 other countries and territories.
The Hotel Transylvania franchise has grossed $1.36 billion worldwide, with each pic making more than its predecessor. Sony opted to go the Amazon route with this one to avoid...
With the date now confirmed, Sony gets a month’s lead time on promotion and marketing in China where the previous films have grossed a combined $63M, including over $32M from 2018’s Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.
Although April 3 is a Sunday, it falls at the start of the Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, which can be a lucrative box office period. Still, Transformania will arrive in China nearly three months after it was released on Amazon Prime Video in 240 other countries and territories.
The Hotel Transylvania franchise has grossed $1.36 billion worldwide, with each pic making more than its predecessor. Sony opted to go the Amazon route with this one to avoid...
- 3/7/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Juicy, soapy Korean series have been a staple on Netflix for years, but following the “Squid Game” phenomena, audiences around the world can’t get enough of not only the typical K-drama fare but also Korean thrillers and reality series.
Korean zombie thriller “All of Us Are Dead,” which features a familiar “Squid Game” face (Lee Yoo-Mi) made its debut on the streamer’s non-English language TV Top 10 list for the week of Jan. 24 through 30, coming in at No. 1 with 124.79 million hours viewed. This marks the most hours viewed in the premiere week for any Korean title since Netflix began releasing its Top 10 data last year.
“Squid Game” remains legions above all other titles on Netflix’s Top 10 most popular non-English TV list of all time (based on hours viewed in the show’s first 28 days on the streaming platform), with a mammoth watch count of 1,650,450,000 hours. However, for the first time in months,...
Korean zombie thriller “All of Us Are Dead,” which features a familiar “Squid Game” face (Lee Yoo-Mi) made its debut on the streamer’s non-English language TV Top 10 list for the week of Jan. 24 through 30, coming in at No. 1 with 124.79 million hours viewed. This marks the most hours viewed in the premiere week for any Korean title since Netflix began releasing its Top 10 data last year.
“Squid Game” remains legions above all other titles on Netflix’s Top 10 most popular non-English TV list of all time (based on hours viewed in the show’s first 28 days on the streaming platform), with a mammoth watch count of 1,650,450,000 hours. However, for the first time in months,...
- 2/1/2022
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Freeform is wasting absolutely no time getting into the spooky holiday spirit. On Sept. 1, the network unveiled their 31 Nights of Halloween schedule. The marathon features classics like The Addams Family, Casper, and Hocus Pocus - which are all mandatory watching during the month of October - but the list also includes a few not-so-scary films like Shrek, Matilda, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, so there's a little something for everyone. The official marathon kicks off on Oct. 1, so get your DVRs ready, grab a bag of popcorn, light your favorite fall scented candle, and get ready for a good time.
Related: 75 Thrillers on Netflix That Take Terrifying to a Whole New Level
Friday, Oct. 1
2:30 p.m. – Casper (1995)
5p p.m. – The Addams Family (1991)
7 p.m. – Addams Family Values
9 p.m. – Hocus Pocus
Saturday, Oct. 2
7 a.m. – The Goonies
9:35 a.m. – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
12:15 p.
Related: 75 Thrillers on Netflix That Take Terrifying to a Whole New Level
Friday, Oct. 1
2:30 p.m. – Casper (1995)
5p p.m. – The Addams Family (1991)
7 p.m. – Addams Family Values
9 p.m. – Hocus Pocus
Saturday, Oct. 2
7 a.m. – The Goonies
9:35 a.m. – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
12:15 p.
- 9/1/2021
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Lionsgate has promoted Marisa Liston to President of Worldwide Marketing of their motion picture group.
Liston has been leading the studio’s marketing department since March, and she’ll oversee all aspects of global for the studio’s movies across all their life cycles, from theatrical through home entertainment as well as the marketing for day-and-date releases and catalogue titles.
Liston joined Lionsgate in 2019 as EVP Earned Media and Communications for the motion picture group. She was key in one of Lionsgate’s best-ever years at the box office in 2019, developing PR campaigns behind such films as John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Knives Out, Angel Has Fallen, Rambo, and Bombshell, among others. Since then, the studio launched several films during the pandemic, including Antebellum, Barb & Star Go to Vista del Mar, both of which premiered on Premium VOD; and more recently, in her interim role, Liston led the campaigns for Spiral: From the Book of Saw...
Liston has been leading the studio’s marketing department since March, and she’ll oversee all aspects of global for the studio’s movies across all their life cycles, from theatrical through home entertainment as well as the marketing for day-and-date releases and catalogue titles.
Liston joined Lionsgate in 2019 as EVP Earned Media and Communications for the motion picture group. She was key in one of Lionsgate’s best-ever years at the box office in 2019, developing PR campaigns behind such films as John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Knives Out, Angel Has Fallen, Rambo, and Bombshell, among others. Since then, the studio launched several films during the pandemic, including Antebellum, Barb & Star Go to Vista del Mar, both of which premiered on Premium VOD; and more recently, in her interim role, Liston led the campaigns for Spiral: From the Book of Saw...
- 8/9/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Mike Ford has been promoted to chief technology officer at Sony Pictures Imageworks.
Ford, who previously served as senior vp, systems engineering and software development, will report to Imageworks’ exec vp Michelle Grady and continue overseeing the software development and the systems engineering teams.
As a visual effects supervisor at Imageworks, Ford has supervised on movies including Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and Smurfs: The Lost Village. His credits also include features such as Open Season, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Stuart Little 2 and Oscar-nominated Surf’s Up.
“I’m thrilled with the opportunity,” Ford, said, noting that Imageworks would continue a “series of major initiatives”...
Ford, who previously served as senior vp, systems engineering and software development, will report to Imageworks’ exec vp Michelle Grady and continue overseeing the software development and the systems engineering teams.
As a visual effects supervisor at Imageworks, Ford has supervised on movies including Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and Smurfs: The Lost Village. His credits also include features such as Open Season, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Stuart Little 2 and Oscar-nominated Surf’s Up.
“I’m thrilled with the opportunity,” Ford, said, noting that Imageworks would continue a “series of major initiatives”...
- 6/22/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Mike Ford has been promoted to chief technology officer at Sony Pictures Imageworks.
Ford, who previously served as senior vp, systems engineering and software development, will report to Imageworks’ exec vp Michelle Grady and continue overseeing the software development and the systems engineering teams.
As a visual effects supervisor at Imageworks, Ford has supervised on movies including Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and Smurfs: The Lost Village. His credits also include features such as Open Season, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Stuart Little 2 and Oscar-nominated Surf’s Up.
“I’m thrilled with the opportunity,” Ford, said, noting that Imageworks would continue a “series of major initiatives”...
Ford, who previously served as senior vp, systems engineering and software development, will report to Imageworks’ exec vp Michelle Grady and continue overseeing the software development and the systems engineering teams.
As a visual effects supervisor at Imageworks, Ford has supervised on movies including Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and Smurfs: The Lost Village. His credits also include features such as Open Season, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Stuart Little 2 and Oscar-nominated Surf’s Up.
“I’m thrilled with the opportunity,” Ford, said, noting that Imageworks would continue a “series of major initiatives”...
- 6/22/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The fourth and final installment in the “Hotel Transylvania” franchise, “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania,” will now debut during a far spookier month.
Previously dated for July 23, the Sony Pictures Animation film will now release on Oct. 1, kicking off the Halloween season. The movie will see Drac (Brian Hull) and the rest of the monsters embark on a brand-new adventure full of twists and turns. When a new invention created by Van Helsing (Jim Gaffigan) transforms all the monsters into humans and Johnny (Andy Samberg) into a monster, they must work together to switch back before the change becomes permanent.
“Hotel Transylvania” franchise creator Genndy Tartakovsky is the screenwriter and executive producer of the film, which is directed by Jennifer Kluska and Derek Drymon. Selena Gomez reprises her role as Drac’s daughter, Mavis, and also serves as an executive producer. “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” is also executive produced by Michelle Murdocca and produced by Alice Dewey Goldstone.
Previously dated for July 23, the Sony Pictures Animation film will now release on Oct. 1, kicking off the Halloween season. The movie will see Drac (Brian Hull) and the rest of the monsters embark on a brand-new adventure full of twists and turns. When a new invention created by Van Helsing (Jim Gaffigan) transforms all the monsters into humans and Johnny (Andy Samberg) into a monster, they must work together to switch back before the change becomes permanent.
“Hotel Transylvania” franchise creator Genndy Tartakovsky is the screenwriter and executive producer of the film, which is directed by Jennifer Kluska and Derek Drymon. Selena Gomez reprises her role as Drac’s daughter, Mavis, and also serves as an executive producer. “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” is also executive produced by Michelle Murdocca and produced by Alice Dewey Goldstone.
- 6/18/2021
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
This summer, the movie theater business is essentially starting at square one.
For nearly a century, the studio executives responsible for rolling out movies big and small had relied heavily on facts, figures and past precedent to calculate how a film might perform at the box office. Those instincts helped fuel a $42.5 billion-a-year global industry — at least, in pre-pandemic times.
All that went by the wayside with Covid-19, which portended a period filled with more movie delays than debuts and near-empty theaters. As a result, the popularity of streaming services exploded and traditional studios were left with more questions than answers about the best way to reach audiences. And, you know, make money on the movies they produced. Now, during the busy summer blockbuster season — which runs from May through Labor Day — Hollywood will begin to etch the new path forward for the movie theater business.
There are the obvious...
For nearly a century, the studio executives responsible for rolling out movies big and small had relied heavily on facts, figures and past precedent to calculate how a film might perform at the box office. Those instincts helped fuel a $42.5 billion-a-year global industry — at least, in pre-pandemic times.
All that went by the wayside with Covid-19, which portended a period filled with more movie delays than debuts and near-empty theaters. As a result, the popularity of streaming services exploded and traditional studios were left with more questions than answers about the best way to reach audiences. And, you know, make money on the movies they produced. Now, during the busy summer blockbuster season — which runs from May through Labor Day — Hollywood will begin to etch the new path forward for the movie theater business.
There are the obvious...
- 6/7/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Ahead of the summer release of Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, Moscow’s Dream Island Theme Park has officially opened its new “Hotel Transylvania” attraction. This comes as Transformania, the final chapter in the $1.3B franchise, is due for rollout beginning July 23 in North America and internationally from August 4. It is currently scheduled to hit Russia on August 5.
The three previous Ht films have been directed by Russian-American filmmaker Genndy Tartakovsky and have each counted Russia among their Top 10 overseas markets. The last picture, 2018’s Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, did over $19M there. Transformania is directed by Jennifer Kluska and Derek Drymon, with a script by Tartakovsky who also exec produces.
Visitors to the new Ht Moscow attraction will be able to tour Dracula’s resort and meet its unusual guests after walking across a bridge over a foggy moat to enter the hotel’s lobby. From there,...
The three previous Ht films have been directed by Russian-American filmmaker Genndy Tartakovsky and have each counted Russia among their Top 10 overseas markets. The last picture, 2018’s Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, did over $19M there. Transformania is directed by Jennifer Kluska and Derek Drymon, with a script by Tartakovsky who also exec produces.
Visitors to the new Ht Moscow attraction will be able to tour Dracula’s resort and meet its unusual guests after walking across a bridge over a foggy moat to enter the hotel’s lobby. From there,...
- 4/15/2021
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
2020 eh? If this wasn’t the most punishing year for all of us…
As the year draws to a close we’re returning to our annual celebration of all things cinema – The Truffles: The HeyUGuys Alternative Movie Awards. Since 2009 we’ve been championing the films and performances that remind us why we dedicate ourselves to the seventh art.
Now more than ever we need to rally around cinemas, and shout as loud as possible about our shared love of the cinematic experience. In this spirit, as we look back on our favourite moments in film from 2020 we’ll be focusing fully on the positive.
Here at HeyUGuys we want to wish you a very happy Christmas, a peaceful holiday season and a far, far better New Year.
Cai Ross The ‘John Malkovich in Rounders’ Award for Most Bewildering Accent of The Year.
Robert Downey Jr in Dolittle.
Having twice diced...
As the year draws to a close we’re returning to our annual celebration of all things cinema – The Truffles: The HeyUGuys Alternative Movie Awards. Since 2009 we’ve been championing the films and performances that remind us why we dedicate ourselves to the seventh art.
Now more than ever we need to rally around cinemas, and shout as loud as possible about our shared love of the cinematic experience. In this spirit, as we look back on our favourite moments in film from 2020 we’ll be focusing fully on the positive.
Here at HeyUGuys we want to wish you a very happy Christmas, a peaceful holiday season and a far, far better New Year.
Cai Ross The ‘John Malkovich in Rounders’ Award for Most Bewildering Accent of The Year.
Robert Downey Jr in Dolittle.
Having twice diced...
- 12/18/2020
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Artisans behind Netflix’s animated hit “Over the Moon” will talk about their work on longtime animator Glen Keane’s feature directing debut in a free online conversation presented by View Conference on Friday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pt.
“Over the Moon” follows the adventures of Fei Fei, a young girl mourning the loss of her mother who builds a rocket to visit the moon goddess and ask for her help in convincing her father not to remarry.
Production designer Celine Desrumaux, Sony Pictures Imageworks CG supervisor Clara Chan, animation supervisor Sacha Kapijimpanga and VFX supervisor David Smith will provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making of the musical adventure.
Before “Over the Moon,” Desrumaux worked on such films as “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” and “The Little Prince,” for which she was nominated for an Annie Award in...
“Over the Moon” follows the adventures of Fei Fei, a young girl mourning the loss of her mother who builds a rocket to visit the moon goddess and ask for her help in convincing her father not to remarry.
Production designer Celine Desrumaux, Sony Pictures Imageworks CG supervisor Clara Chan, animation supervisor Sacha Kapijimpanga and VFX supervisor David Smith will provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making of the musical adventure.
Before “Over the Moon,” Desrumaux worked on such films as “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” and “The Little Prince,” for which she was nominated for an Annie Award in...
- 12/2/2020
- by Terry Flores
- Variety Film + TV
DreamWorks Animation/Universal’s The Croods: A New Age looks set to lead the weekend in China where the cume is an estimated $11.7M through its first two days, and pre-sales are solid. This portends an Fss frame of $20M, per Uni, with family uptick throughout. Six other overseas markets are also getting a first look at the prehistoric family pic that’s directed by Joel Crawford, and are expected to round out the offshore session total to $21.6M for a $35.8M global bow when including domestic.
Friday’s $3M China opening was the third-highest for a Hollywood title in the market this year, coming in behind only Tenet and Mulan. It is running ahead of local titles including last week’s champ Caught In Time and Zhang Yimou’s new entry One Second. Word of mouth is strong with a 9.1 on Maoyan and Taopiaopiao as well as an 8.2 on Douban.
Friday’s $3M China opening was the third-highest for a Hollywood title in the market this year, coming in behind only Tenet and Mulan. It is running ahead of local titles including last week’s champ Caught In Time and Zhang Yimou’s new entry One Second. Word of mouth is strong with a 9.1 on Maoyan and Taopiaopiao as well as an 8.2 on Douban.
- 11/28/2020
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Two of the artists behind the Oscar-winning short “Hair Love” and the “Hotel Transylvania” movies are teaming for a new show.
Netflix has ordered a CG animated family series called “My Dad the Bounty Hunter,” created by Everett Downing and Patrick Harpin.
The series, described as an action-comedy, has already lined up an eye-catching voice cast to bring its characters to life. It will star “The Hate U Give” alum Russell Hornsby, current “Insecure” star Yvonne Orji, “Stranger Things” star Priah Ferguson, and “Community” alumna Yvette Nicole Brown. Joining them will also be JeCobi Swain (“Troop Zero”), Leslie Uggams (“Deadpool”), Rob Riggle (“The Hangover”) and Jim Rash (“Community”).
As for the plot, “My Dad the Bounty Hunter” follows the toughest bounty hunter in all the galaxy, a man with razor sharp skills but also a secret – his family on Earth has no idea what he does for a living. When...
Netflix has ordered a CG animated family series called “My Dad the Bounty Hunter,” created by Everett Downing and Patrick Harpin.
The series, described as an action-comedy, has already lined up an eye-catching voice cast to bring its characters to life. It will star “The Hate U Give” alum Russell Hornsby, current “Insecure” star Yvonne Orji, “Stranger Things” star Priah Ferguson, and “Community” alumna Yvette Nicole Brown. Joining them will also be JeCobi Swain (“Troop Zero”), Leslie Uggams (“Deadpool”), Rob Riggle (“The Hangover”) and Jim Rash (“Community”).
As for the plot, “My Dad the Bounty Hunter” follows the toughest bounty hunter in all the galaxy, a man with razor sharp skills but also a secret – his family on Earth has no idea what he does for a living. When...
- 10/29/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Get ready to light a fall-scented candle and curl up with a bucket of candy, because Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween schedule is officially here. The marathon, which kicks off on Oct. 1, features spooky classics like Casper, Hocus Pocus, and Beetlejuice, but it also includes a handful of nostalgic gems for those that are scared easily, including Disney Channel original movies like Twitches and Halloweentown. Needless to say, you'll find us in front of our TV screens this October. See the full list ahead.
Related: Plan a Fright Night In - These 41 Halloween Movies on Netflix Are Chillingly Good Thursday, Oct. 1
12:30 p.m. – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
3:00 p.m. – Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
5:00 p.m. – Casper (1995)
7:00 p.m. – Hotel Transylvania
9:00 p.m. – Hocus Pocus
12:00 a.m. – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Friday, Oct. 2
11:00 a.m. – The Goonies
1:30 p.m.
Related: Plan a Fright Night In - These 41 Halloween Movies on Netflix Are Chillingly Good Thursday, Oct. 1
12:30 p.m. – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
3:00 p.m. – Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
5:00 p.m. – Casper (1995)
7:00 p.m. – Hotel Transylvania
9:00 p.m. – Hocus Pocus
12:00 a.m. – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Friday, Oct. 2
11:00 a.m. – The Goonies
1:30 p.m.
- 10/15/2020
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween lineup might seem like a whole bunch of Hocus Pocus, but there’s actually quite a bit of variety this year.
In fact, the beloved 1993 film starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy is scheduled to air just 14 times in 2020. That might sound like a lot… until you discover that the basic cabler aired the Walt Disney flick a whopping 30 (!) times in 2019.
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In fact, the beloved 1993 film starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy is scheduled to air just 14 times in 2020. That might sound like a lot… until you discover that the basic cabler aired the Walt Disney flick a whopping 30 (!) times in 2019.
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- 10/1/2020
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Adam Sandler is the kind of filmmaker who likes to stay in his own element. Despite the occasional venture outside of his Happy Madison Productions, fans can reliably expect to see the comedic actor and producer in similar movies, all with mostly the same sense of humor, visuals and cast.
In fact, Sandler has shared the spotlight with so many of his real-life friends that some viewers can’t help but wonder if his efforts are really just a multi-million dollar excuse to hang out with his buddies. They may be on to something, too, as longtime collaborator Kevin James has now gone on record with Access Hollywood to say that he loves shooting films with his fellow New York native for that very reason.
“It’s always family, yeah absolutely. It’s the greatest. It’s literally like going back to summer camp with all your friends. It’s really a fun time,...
In fact, Sandler has shared the spotlight with so many of his real-life friends that some viewers can’t help but wonder if his efforts are really just a multi-million dollar excuse to hang out with his buddies. They may be on to something, too, as longtime collaborator Kevin James has now gone on record with Access Hollywood to say that he loves shooting films with his fellow New York native for that very reason.
“It’s always family, yeah absolutely. It’s the greatest. It’s literally like going back to summer camp with all your friends. It’s really a fun time,...
- 9/28/2020
- by Will Bertazzo Lambert
- We Got This Covered
Selena Gomez is getting an upgraded suite for the next installment of the Sony Pictures Animation franchise “Hotel Transylvania.”
Gomez will serve as an executive producer in addition to voicing the co-lead on the project, Dracula’s thoroughly modern daughter Mavis.
The “Hotel” franchise has generated over $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office, consisting of three films and a spinoff series. Adam Sandler has voiced Dracula, the proprietor of a spooky hotel that serves as a haven for mythological monsters who cannot live openly among humans.
Jennifer Kluska and Derek Drymon will direct the new film, which is due to hit screen on Aug. 6, 2021. Series creator Genndy Tartakovsky returns as screenwriter and executive producer, along with Michelle Murdocca. Alice Dewey Goldstone also serves as producer.
Gomez’s live-action credits include “The Dead Don’t Die,” “The Big Short,” and the Netflix original “Fundamentals of Caring.” The former Disney star also executive...
Gomez will serve as an executive producer in addition to voicing the co-lead on the project, Dracula’s thoroughly modern daughter Mavis.
The “Hotel” franchise has generated over $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office, consisting of three films and a spinoff series. Adam Sandler has voiced Dracula, the proprietor of a spooky hotel that serves as a haven for mythological monsters who cannot live openly among humans.
Jennifer Kluska and Derek Drymon will direct the new film, which is due to hit screen on Aug. 6, 2021. Series creator Genndy Tartakovsky returns as screenwriter and executive producer, along with Michelle Murdocca. Alice Dewey Goldstone also serves as producer.
Gomez’s live-action credits include “The Dead Don’t Die,” “The Big Short,” and the Netflix original “Fundamentals of Caring.” The former Disney star also executive...
- 9/17/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Hello, everyone! It seems like horror fans are already gearing up for the impending spooky season, and Freeform is already getting into the spirit, too. This week, they released the entire schedule for their 31 Nights of Halloween and the lineup they have on tap for 2020 is pretty darn fun. Check out the entire rundown below, and be sure to keep an eye out for more Halloween-related listings right here on Daily Dead in the coming weeks.
Happy Spooky Season!
*All Times Listed Are Eastern Standard Time (Est).*
Thursday, October 1st
12:30pm – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
3:00pm – Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
5:00pm – Casper (1995)
7:00pm – Hotel Transylvania
9:00pm – Hocus Pocus
12:00am – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Friday, October 2nd
11:00am – The Goonies
1:30pm – Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
3:05pm – Casper (1995)
5:10pm – Hotel Transylvania
7:15pm – Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas...
Happy Spooky Season!
*All Times Listed Are Eastern Standard Time (Est).*
Thursday, October 1st
12:30pm – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
3:00pm – Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
5:00pm – Casper (1995)
7:00pm – Hotel Transylvania
9:00pm – Hocus Pocus
12:00am – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Friday, October 2nd
11:00am – The Goonies
1:30pm – Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
3:05pm – Casper (1995)
5:10pm – Hotel Transylvania
7:15pm – Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas...
- 9/2/2020
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
It seems like you can’t navigate through any of Netflix’s menus or functions without stumbling across at least one Adam Sandler movie, with the actor becoming an almost ubiquitous presence on the streaming service since first signing an exclusive deal to produce a string of original films that are generally terrible, but also hugely popular with subscribers.
Netflix plan on riding the Sandler gravy train for a while yet, too, following reports that they’re keen to tie the 53 year-old down for even longer even though the two sides only renewed their agreement in January of this year, with Happy Madison Productions picking up $275 million for their near-constant contributions to the Top 10 most-watched list.
The past few years have shown both sides of Sandler, with the critically-acclaimed Uncut Gems featuring his undoubted talents as a dramatic actor, while Murder Mystery saw him revert back to type and headline...
Netflix plan on riding the Sandler gravy train for a while yet, too, following reports that they’re keen to tie the 53 year-old down for even longer even though the two sides only renewed their agreement in January of this year, with Happy Madison Productions picking up $275 million for their near-constant contributions to the Top 10 most-watched list.
The past few years have shown both sides of Sandler, with the critically-acclaimed Uncut Gems featuring his undoubted talents as a dramatic actor, while Murder Mystery saw him revert back to type and headline...
- 8/25/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
Another month of avoiding social contact lies ahead, which means our old pal Netflix is likely to keep us company a little more than usual in the warm month of June. If you’re planning to close the curtains, pop the popcorn and binge until you can’t feel feelings anymore, the streaming service will certainly have you covered.
June will see the return of 13 Reasons Why for its fourth and final season, Queer Eye will be back for another a cathartic cryfest, a new season of F Is For Family also awaits, as do further blocks of Ryan Murphy’s The Politician and German time-bending sci-fi series, Dark. Elsewhere, Spike Lee brings a stacked cast back to Vietnam in search of lost treasure in Da 5 Bloods, while Eurovision gets the Hollywood treatment thanks to Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, who are playing Iceland’s hopeful favourites in Netflix...
June will see the return of 13 Reasons Why for its fourth and final season, Queer Eye will be back for another a cathartic cryfest, a new season of F Is For Family also awaits, as do further blocks of Ryan Murphy’s The Politician and German time-bending sci-fi series, Dark. Elsewhere, Spike Lee brings a stacked cast back to Vietnam in search of lost treasure in Da 5 Bloods, while Eurovision gets the Hollywood treatment thanks to Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, who are playing Iceland’s hopeful favourites in Netflix...
- 6/1/2020
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Adam Sandler has teamed up with Lebron James for his next Netflix movie ‘Hustle’.
Sandler will play an American basketball scout who, after being unjustly fired, discovers a talented player abroad and decides to bring him to the U.S. to prove that they both have what it takes to make it in the NBA.
Jeremiah Zagar (We Are Animals) will direct from a script by Taylor Materne and Will Fetters. Sandler’s Happy Madison, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, and LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Entertainment are producing.
Also in news – Danny Boyle set to helm feature ‘Methuselah’ featuring Michael B. Jordan
It is currently unknown as to when the production may start on the Sandler vehicle.
Sandler’s last role saw him delve into a character we haven’t seen from the comedian before in ‘Uncut Gems’. As well as wowing audiences with his performance he also won a Spirit Award.
Sandler will play an American basketball scout who, after being unjustly fired, discovers a talented player abroad and decides to bring him to the U.S. to prove that they both have what it takes to make it in the NBA.
Jeremiah Zagar (We Are Animals) will direct from a script by Taylor Materne and Will Fetters. Sandler’s Happy Madison, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, and LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Entertainment are producing.
Also in news – Danny Boyle set to helm feature ‘Methuselah’ featuring Michael B. Jordan
It is currently unknown as to when the production may start on the Sandler vehicle.
Sandler’s last role saw him delve into a character we haven’t seen from the comedian before in ‘Uncut Gems’. As well as wowing audiences with his performance he also won a Spirit Award.
- 5/19/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Sony Pictures Television is to co-develop and co-produce a slew of European originals with Viaplay after the Hollywood studio extended its content deal with the Scandinavian streamer.
The two companies have extended their exclusive, multi-year deal that means Viaplay will continue to have the first-window for Sony films and series in the Nordic region.
The deal includes series including The Blacklist, Outlander, Lincoln, The Good Doctor, S.W.A.T, Seinfeld, StartUp, The Goldbergs and L.A.’s Finest as well as movies including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Charlie’s Angels and Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Other feature films include Jumanji: The Next Level, Little Women and Bad Boys For Life as well as Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Baby Driver and Blade Runner 2049.
Sony and Viaplay will also co-develop and co-produce up to six original scripted series that would premiere on Nent Group’s platforms in the Nordics with Sony taking international distribution rights.
The two companies have extended their exclusive, multi-year deal that means Viaplay will continue to have the first-window for Sony films and series in the Nordic region.
The deal includes series including The Blacklist, Outlander, Lincoln, The Good Doctor, S.W.A.T, Seinfeld, StartUp, The Goldbergs and L.A.’s Finest as well as movies including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Charlie’s Angels and Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Other feature films include Jumanji: The Next Level, Little Women and Bad Boys For Life as well as Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Baby Driver and Blade Runner 2049.
Sony and Viaplay will also co-develop and co-produce up to six original scripted series that would premiere on Nent Group’s platforms in the Nordics with Sony taking international distribution rights.
- 2/3/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, DreamWorks Animation hires a Sony vet, indie comedy “Kombucha Cure” gets cast, “Siempre, Luis” gets sold and Women In Film names new board members.
Acquisition
HBO has acquired worldwide television and streaming rights to the documentary feature film “Siempre, Luis,” which had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.
First-time filmmaker John James’ film is a portrait of Luis A. Miranda Jr., a Puerto Rican migrant who helped shape New York politics for over three decades. He’s also the father of Lin-Manuel Miranda.
“My first film started as the story of a tireless migrant who built an extraordinary legacy,” said James. “Yet, as I followed Luis Miranda over a lengthy period of time, I couldn’t have imagined that he would see his native Puerto Rico face catastrophic crisis just as our mainland is thrown into bitter political upheaval. We’re excited...
Acquisition
HBO has acquired worldwide television and streaming rights to the documentary feature film “Siempre, Luis,” which had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.
First-time filmmaker John James’ film is a portrait of Luis A. Miranda Jr., a Puerto Rican migrant who helped shape New York politics for over three decades. He’s also the father of Lin-Manuel Miranda.
“My first film started as the story of a tireless migrant who built an extraordinary legacy,” said James. “Yet, as I followed Luis Miranda over a lengthy period of time, I couldn’t have imagined that he would see his native Puerto Rico face catastrophic crisis just as our mainland is thrown into bitter political upheaval. We’re excited...
- 2/1/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Sony Pictures posted a 67 percent jump in profit to $366 million for the July to September quarter, Sony Corp. announced in Tokyo on Wednesday.
The film unit was boosted by the release during the quarter of Spider-Man: Far From Home, which took more than $1.1 billion globally, and Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which logged nearly $360 million.
Revenue was up 12 percent on the same period last year. The film unit posted profits of $211 million in the same quarter last year, helped by strong global earnings from Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and The ...
The film unit was boosted by the release during the quarter of Spider-Man: Far From Home, which took more than $1.1 billion globally, and Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which logged nearly $360 million.
Revenue was up 12 percent on the same period last year. The film unit posted profits of $211 million in the same quarter last year, helped by strong global earnings from Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and The ...
- 10/30/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Sony Pictures posted a 67 percent jump in profit to $366 million for the July to September quarter, Sony Corp. announced in Tokyo on Wednesday.
The film unit was boosted by the release during the quarter of Spider-Man: Far From Home, which took more than $1.1 billion globally, and Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which logged nearly $360 million.
Revenue was up 12 percent on the same period last year. The film unit posted profits of $211 million in the same quarter last year, helped by strong global earnings from Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and The ...
The film unit was boosted by the release during the quarter of Spider-Man: Far From Home, which took more than $1.1 billion globally, and Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which logged nearly $360 million.
Revenue was up 12 percent on the same period last year. The film unit posted profits of $211 million in the same quarter last year, helped by strong global earnings from Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and The ...
- 10/30/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has given a series order to The Crew, a Nascar-set multicam comedy starring and executive produced by The King of Queens alum Kevin James.
Written by Jeff Lowell, The Crew, which echoes sitcom classic Taxi, is set in a Nascar garage and stars James as the crew chief. When the owner steps down and passes the team off to his daughter, James finds himself at odds with the tech-reliant millennials she starts bringing in to modernize the team.
Lowell executive produces and serves as showrunner. James’ longtime manager Jeff Sussman (The King of Queens) and producer Todd Garner also executive produce along with Nascar’s Matt Summers and Tim Clark.
James, who shot to stardom with CBS’ The King of Queens before segueing to features, returned to TV comedy in 2016 with the multi-camera Kevin Can Wait,...
Written by Jeff Lowell, The Crew, which echoes sitcom classic Taxi, is set in a Nascar garage and stars James as the crew chief. When the owner steps down and passes the team off to his daughter, James finds himself at odds with the tech-reliant millennials she starts bringing in to modernize the team.
Lowell executive produces and serves as showrunner. James’ longtime manager Jeff Sussman (The King of Queens) and producer Todd Garner also executive produce along with Nascar’s Matt Summers and Tim Clark.
James, who shot to stardom with CBS’ The King of Queens before segueing to features, returned to TV comedy in 2016 with the multi-camera Kevin Can Wait,...
- 9/4/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Similar to Sony’s partnership with Amazon Prime on Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, the studio’s teaming up with Target and Atom Tickets to offer moviegoers an advance paid screening to the Rovio sequel The Angry Birds Movie 2 on Saturday, Aug. 3 ahead of pic’s Aug. 14 release.
Angry Birds Movie 2 will play at 1,000 theaters nationwide at 3 pm local time. Beginning today, Target REDcard members can go here to purchase tickets. Essentially it’s a promotion where two birds of a feather flock together: The main character in Angry Birds is Jason Sudeikis’ Red the bird, and the Culver City studio is partnering with Target REDcard customers. Starting July 24, these early access tickets will be open to all Target guests. Movie ticketing is exclusively powered by Atom.
“Target REDcard holders and guests will get the chance to buy tickets first to see...
Angry Birds Movie 2 will play at 1,000 theaters nationwide at 3 pm local time. Beginning today, Target REDcard members can go here to purchase tickets. Essentially it’s a promotion where two birds of a feather flock together: The main character in Angry Birds is Jason Sudeikis’ Red the bird, and the Culver City studio is partnering with Target REDcard customers. Starting July 24, these early access tickets will be open to all Target guests. Movie ticketing is exclusively powered by Atom.
“Target REDcard holders and guests will get the chance to buy tickets first to see...
- 7/17/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Kristine Belson made her first trip to the Annecy Animated Film Festival as president of Sony Pictures Animation three years ago, not long after taking control of the studio. In a speech there, she sketched out a new philosophical direction for the division: In an animation landscape dominated by longtime juggernauts and franchises, Belson wanted to make Sony Animation a filmmaker-driven studio, one without a house style, which could take chances on projects other companies might struggle to fit into their more tried-and-true pipelines.
“It was well-received at the time, but it was all theoretical,” she says of her inaugural Annecy address. “Everyone says they want to be filmmaker-driven, and I believe all of us at the various animation studios believe it, but there’s a difference between talking the talk and walking the walk.”
When Belson, who is receiving Variety’s Creative Impact in Animation award on July 9, went...
“It was well-received at the time, but it was all theoretical,” she says of her inaugural Annecy address. “Everyone says they want to be filmmaker-driven, and I believe all of us at the various animation studios believe it, but there’s a difference between talking the talk and walking the walk.”
When Belson, who is receiving Variety’s Creative Impact in Animation award on July 9, went...
- 7/9/2019
- by Andrew Barker
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Kevin James, who rose to success via comedies from CBS’ long-running The King of Queens to films like Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Grown Ups, is flipping the script. He has come aboard the action thriller Becky, where he is set to play the baddie opposite Annabelle: Creation and The Haunting of Hill House star Lulu Wilson.
James replaces Simon Pegg, who had been attached to the villain role in the pic from Yale Productions and BoulderLight Pictures. Producers cited a scheduling conflict as the reason for Pegg’s exit.
The pic, being directed by Bushwick helmers Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a script by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye and Lane Skye, centers on rebellious 14-year-old Becky (Wilson) as she’s brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father in an effort to try to reconnect after her mother’s death. The trip takes...
James replaces Simon Pegg, who had been attached to the villain role in the pic from Yale Productions and BoulderLight Pictures. Producers cited a scheduling conflict as the reason for Pegg’s exit.
The pic, being directed by Bushwick helmers Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a script by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye and Lane Skye, centers on rebellious 14-year-old Becky (Wilson) as she’s brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father in an effort to try to reconnect after her mother’s death. The trip takes...
- 7/9/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
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