Exclusive: Veteran producer and executive Becky Sloviter has been named President of Miramax Motion Picture Group, Deadline can exclusively reveal.
The news follows Miramax’s announcement three weeks ago that Jonathan Glickman had been officially appointed as CEO, taking over from the exiting Bill Block.
An Emmy and Golden Globe nominee, Sloviter launched her production company, A Dare To Be Great Situation, in 2022 and has most recently been under a first-look overall deal with ABC Signature. Prior to that, she served as Head of Funny Story Films, a division of MRC Film, there producing upcoming titles including the road trip comedy The Inheritance from Emmy winner Ashley Nicole Black and the Annie Murphy starrer Witness Protection, from screenwriters David West Read and Rupinder Gill, alongside Alloy Entertainment.
In addition to the acclaimed Andy Samberg rom-com Palm Springs, which won the Critics’ Choice Award...
The news follows Miramax’s announcement three weeks ago that Jonathan Glickman had been officially appointed as CEO, taking over from the exiting Bill Block.
An Emmy and Golden Globe nominee, Sloviter launched her production company, A Dare To Be Great Situation, in 2022 and has most recently been under a first-look overall deal with ABC Signature. Prior to that, she served as Head of Funny Story Films, a division of MRC Film, there producing upcoming titles including the road trip comedy The Inheritance from Emmy winner Ashley Nicole Black and the Annie Murphy starrer Witness Protection, from screenwriters David West Read and Rupinder Gill, alongside Alloy Entertainment.
In addition to the acclaimed Andy Samberg rom-com Palm Springs, which won the Critics’ Choice Award...
- 4/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Adam Wingard’s Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire shattered box office expectations and overperformed in its opening weekend. While most critics have not enjoyed the film. audiences are lapping it up and celebrating the reunion of Godzilla and Kong and their team-up to face a terrifying new threat. The Monsterverse continues its success streak and is not stopping anytime soon.
Adam Wingard started making his stamp on the Monsterverse with 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong
The success of the film makes it highly likely that Warner Bros and Legendary will soon announce a third film with Wingard returning to finish his trilogy. The director has already expressed his desire to complete it and now the heads at Legendary are optimistic about a third film happening soon, for witnessing the impressive box office collections.
Godzilla x Kong Sequel is Imminent After the Film’s Impressive Box Office Hold
With the success...
Adam Wingard started making his stamp on the Monsterverse with 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong
The success of the film makes it highly likely that Warner Bros and Legendary will soon announce a third film with Wingard returning to finish his trilogy. The director has already expressed his desire to complete it and now the heads at Legendary are optimistic about a third film happening soon, for witnessing the impressive box office collections.
Godzilla x Kong Sequel is Imminent After the Film’s Impressive Box Office Hold
With the success...
- 4/9/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Jaws dropped at Legendary and Warner Bros. when Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire opened to $80 million in North America over Easter weekend despite getting shredded by critics. It wasn’t quite double what tracking services had predicted, but close enough. And by day 10, its global cume had hit an impressive $361.1 million as it stayed atop the chart.
So what next? “This is certainly an exciting result,” says Mary Parent, chairman of worldwide production for Josh Grode’s Legendary. Grode’s company is on an enviable winning streak, between this film and early March blockbuster Dune: Part Two. “We are in a good position to continue the journey, but let’s see how Godzilla x Kong unfolds,” Parent says. “These are early days, but we are certainly feeling good.”
Godzilla x Kong is sure to be a hot topic this week at Cinemacon, the annual gathering of cinema operators and Hollywood studios in Las Vegas.
So what next? “This is certainly an exciting result,” says Mary Parent, chairman of worldwide production for Josh Grode’s Legendary. Grode’s company is on an enviable winning streak, between this film and early March blockbuster Dune: Part Two. “We are in a good position to continue the journey, but let’s see how Godzilla x Kong unfolds,” Parent says. “These are early days, but we are certainly feeling good.”
Godzilla x Kong is sure to be a hot topic this week at Cinemacon, the annual gathering of cinema operators and Hollywood studios in Las Vegas.
- 4/9/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Adam Wingard Shares Insights on Baby Kong, the Breakout Star of ‘Godzilla vs. Kong'(Photo Credit –Facebook)
Amidst the thrilling action of the iconic title characters in “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire,” a fresh face emerges in the Monsterverse spotlight. Meet Suko, a “mini Kong” with a nuanced connection to his legendary counterpart, enthralling viewers with his endearing yet ferocious demeanor, perfectly fitting into the monstrous realm. Director Adam Wingard shared that the idea for Suko blossomed while making his earlier film, “Godzilla vs. Kong.”
In a recent interview with IndieWire, director Adam Wingard revealed that the concept emerged during a story meeting with producer Mary Parent, where they brainstormed the future of the Monsterverse. Parent introduced the idea of a ‘Son of Kong’ movie, sparking Wingard’s interest. Over the subsequent two years, he mulled over the concept. When crafting “The New Empire,” Wingard delved into how...
Amidst the thrilling action of the iconic title characters in “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire,” a fresh face emerges in the Monsterverse spotlight. Meet Suko, a “mini Kong” with a nuanced connection to his legendary counterpart, enthralling viewers with his endearing yet ferocious demeanor, perfectly fitting into the monstrous realm. Director Adam Wingard shared that the idea for Suko blossomed while making his earlier film, “Godzilla vs. Kong.”
In a recent interview with IndieWire, director Adam Wingard revealed that the concept emerged during a story meeting with producer Mary Parent, where they brainstormed the future of the Monsterverse. Parent introduced the idea of a ‘Son of Kong’ movie, sparking Wingard’s interest. Over the subsequent two years, he mulled over the concept. When crafting “The New Empire,” Wingard delved into how...
- 4/4/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Basking in the glory of box office triumphs akin to the Shai Hulud navigating the sandy plains of Arrakis, Timothée Chalamet is poised for a significant salary increase. This surge in earnings is attributed to his consecutive hits with Wonka and Dune Part Two.
Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet is set to be part of Bob Dylan’s biopic as well and the first look of Chalamet as the legendary singer has fans convinced the film will be a masterpiece.
Timothée Chalamet’s First Look as Bob Dylan Has Convinced Fans The Movie Will Be A Success Timothée Chalamet in Dune
According to Daily Mail, Timothée Chalamet embraced a casual look as he took on the role of Bob Dylan in the singer-songwriter’s biopic, spotted in New York City on Sunday sporting a gambler hat and fingerless gloves. The 28-year-old actor, known for his role in Beautiful Boy, fully embodied the music legend,...
Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet is set to be part of Bob Dylan’s biopic as well and the first look of Chalamet as the legendary singer has fans convinced the film will be a masterpiece.
Timothée Chalamet’s First Look as Bob Dylan Has Convinced Fans The Movie Will Be A Success Timothée Chalamet in Dune
According to Daily Mail, Timothée Chalamet embraced a casual look as he took on the role of Bob Dylan in the singer-songwriter’s biopic, spotted in New York City on Sunday sporting a gambler hat and fingerless gloves. The 28-year-old actor, known for his role in Beautiful Boy, fully embodied the music legend,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Riding the success of the box office like the Shai Hulud on the sandy plains of Arrakis, Timothée Chalamet is on his way to getting a massive salary boost, thanks to his back-to-back successes of Wonka and Dune Part Two. Experts have weighed in on Chalamet’s meteoric ascend, focusing on what it is about the actor that has made him so bankable.
Timothee Chalamet in a still from Dune: Part Two
The Wonka alum has not only wowed fans with his acting skills but has them come to theatres in droves, like kids to chocolate. When it comes to the business of filmmaking, a crucial part of the process, that aids heavily in bringing in money at the box office, is marketing, which is one of Chalamet’s strongest suits, which bodes well for his place in the industry.
Experts have already called Timothee Chalamet a leading man
Timothee...
Timothee Chalamet in a still from Dune: Part Two
The Wonka alum has not only wowed fans with his acting skills but has them come to theatres in droves, like kids to chocolate. When it comes to the business of filmmaking, a crucial part of the process, that aids heavily in bringing in money at the box office, is marketing, which is one of Chalamet’s strongest suits, which bodes well for his place in the industry.
Experts have already called Timothee Chalamet a leading man
Timothee...
- 3/14/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
On a recent episode of "Hot Ones," actor Mark Rufflao was invited on to discuss his career while chocking down incredibly spicy hot wings. Sean Evans, the show's host, read a film synopsis to Ruffalo and asked if he could identify the title. Evans read a synopsis for a 1994 film called "Mirror Mirror II: Raven Dance," a straight-to-video horror film put out by the beloved B-movie studio Image Entertainment. Ruffalo, of course, could indeed identify the movie. "That's 'Mirror Mirror,'" he said. "That was probably my first movie." Indeed it was.
Ruffalo pointed out that there was "Mirror, Mirror" and then there was "Mirror Mirror II: Raven Dance," which had a "Penthouse pornstar" as the lead actress and Billy Drago as the male lead. He noted that he played "the series actor sidekick." He joked that he had established a brand with the "Mirror Mirror" movies, sarcastically imitating...
Ruffalo pointed out that there was "Mirror, Mirror" and then there was "Mirror Mirror II: Raven Dance," which had a "Penthouse pornstar" as the lead actress and Billy Drago as the male lead. He noted that he played "the series actor sidekick." He joked that he had established a brand with the "Mirror Mirror" movies, sarcastically imitating...
- 12/17/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The reality star revealed how little contact she has with her ex during a recent daytime talk show appearance.
Caitlyn Jenner is opening up about what kind of relationship she has with ex Kris Jenner and the Kardashian family.
Caitlyn, 73, recently sat down for an interview with the U.K. daytime talk show “This Morning”, and she was asked about how often she still stays in touch with the Kardashian family matriarch.
“Kris I really never talk to anymore,” Caitlyn shared. “It’s sad… If there’s any communications, Sophia Hutchins, she’s my manager, she runs the show.”
Caitlyn and Kris share two daughters — Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner — and Caitlyn was married to Kris from 1991 until their divorce in 2015, so she was a parent to Kris’s daughters — Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian — for much of their lives.
Caitlyn shared, however, that she’s no longer quite as close to “the Kardashian side,...
Caitlyn Jenner is opening up about what kind of relationship she has with ex Kris Jenner and the Kardashian family.
Caitlyn, 73, recently sat down for an interview with the U.K. daytime talk show “This Morning”, and she was asked about how often she still stays in touch with the Kardashian family matriarch.
“Kris I really never talk to anymore,” Caitlyn shared. “It’s sad… If there’s any communications, Sophia Hutchins, she’s my manager, she runs the show.”
Caitlyn and Kris share two daughters — Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner — and Caitlyn was married to Kris from 1991 until their divorce in 2015, so she was a parent to Kris’s daughters — Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian — for much of their lives.
Caitlyn shared, however, that she’s no longer quite as close to “the Kardashian side,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Marcel Walz’s That’s a Wrap unites the director’s visually dazzling style with the Giallo subgenre in a match made in horror heaven. Vibrant scenes, solid performances, and a killer synth soundtrack accent this fun murder mystery that’s sure to please a wide array of horror fans.
That’s a Wrap begins just as a fictional “That’s a Wrap” has finished filming. Teaser trailer fresh off the shelf, director Mason (Robert Donavan) gathers the cast of his newest Giallo horror movie to celebrate a wrap party with his wife, veteran actress Lily (Monique Parent). The cast, including the film’s final girl Harper (Sarah French), quickly become bored with the tame party, and scatter about the studios and set pieces. Not unlike the very film they’re celebrating, sex, drugs, and booze quickly rule the evening. Unfortunately, another element of “That’s a Wrap” has crashed the party…...
That’s a Wrap begins just as a fictional “That’s a Wrap” has finished filming. Teaser trailer fresh off the shelf, director Mason (Robert Donavan) gathers the cast of his newest Giallo horror movie to celebrate a wrap party with his wife, veteran actress Lily (Monique Parent). The cast, including the film’s final girl Harper (Sarah French), quickly become bored with the tame party, and scatter about the studios and set pieces. Not unlike the very film they’re celebrating, sex, drugs, and booze quickly rule the evening. Unfortunately, another element of “That’s a Wrap” has crashed the party…...
- 8/19/2023
- by Chris Vogel
Jason Clodfelter is leaving Sony Pictures Television after a nearly two-decade run.
Clodfelter, who most recently served as co-president of the studio under the recently installed Katherine Pope, has joined Legendary Television and will become the president of the studio behind shows including Amazon’s Carnival Row. He will work closely with vice chairman of worldwide production Mary Parent to develop new scripted series across all platforms.
Clodfelter replaces Chris Albrecht atop Legendary TV. Albrecht, the former Starz chief, was placed on administrative leave at Legendary in October 2022 after new details emerged about the executive’s former time at HBO. He departed not long afterward and this week launched a Spanish-language media studio.
“We are pleased to welcome Jason to the Legendary team, where he will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our television business with compelling content that resonates with our audiences worldwide. His creative instincts,...
Clodfelter, who most recently served as co-president of the studio under the recently installed Katherine Pope, has joined Legendary Television and will become the president of the studio behind shows including Amazon’s Carnival Row. He will work closely with vice chairman of worldwide production Mary Parent to develop new scripted series across all platforms.
Clodfelter replaces Chris Albrecht atop Legendary TV. Albrecht, the former Starz chief, was placed on administrative leave at Legendary in October 2022 after new details emerged about the executive’s former time at HBO. He departed not long afterward and this week launched a Spanish-language media studio.
“We are pleased to welcome Jason to the Legendary team, where he will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our television business with compelling content that resonates with our audiences worldwide. His creative instincts,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony Pictures Entertainment executive Jason Clodfelter is leaving the company to join Legendary Entertainment as president of its television division.
“We are pleased to welcome Jason to the Legendary team, where he will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our television business with compelling content that resonates with our audiences worldwide,” Legendary CEO Josh Grode said in a statement. “His creative instincts, understanding of IP and ability to work with the creative community are key strengths that he brings to our television department and complements Carmi Zlotnik and our other senior executives.”
In his new role, Clodfelter will develop new scripted and limited series across all platforms. He will work closely with Legendary Pictures’ vice chairman of worldwide production Mary Parent.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Legendary Entertainment, at such an exciting time in the company’s trajectory,” Clodfelter said in a statement. “Legendary has proven...
“We are pleased to welcome Jason to the Legendary team, where he will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our television business with compelling content that resonates with our audiences worldwide,” Legendary CEO Josh Grode said in a statement. “His creative instincts, understanding of IP and ability to work with the creative community are key strengths that he brings to our television department and complements Carmi Zlotnik and our other senior executives.”
In his new role, Clodfelter will develop new scripted and limited series across all platforms. He will work closely with Legendary Pictures’ vice chairman of worldwide production Mary Parent.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Legendary Entertainment, at such an exciting time in the company’s trajectory,” Clodfelter said in a statement. “Legendary has proven...
- 8/2/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Exclusive: The second feature from Neon Noir, the production house Marcel Walz, Sarah French and Joe Knetter launched last year, will be dark horror drama Garden of Eden.
Billed by Knetter as “super dark and disturbing,” the film will follow the wealthy Eden family, who are devout Christians that have been very successful in business and are rich beyond their needs. To give back, they throw garden parties, in which each guest who finds a key has their dream come true, but “a dream for some can be a nightmare for others,” reads the synopsis.
Robert Rusler (Vamp), Monique T. Parent, Sarah French (Blind), Sarah Polednak, Gigi Gustin (The Last Deal), Sarah Nicklin (The Retaliators) and Dazelle Yvette are starring.
Walz is directing and Knetter is writing. Manuel Suess is the executive producer. Walz, French and Knetter produce, with Marcus Friedlander returning to the team as cinematographer. It’s currently in pre-production,...
Billed by Knetter as “super dark and disturbing,” the film will follow the wealthy Eden family, who are devout Christians that have been very successful in business and are rich beyond their needs. To give back, they throw garden parties, in which each guest who finds a key has their dream come true, but “a dream for some can be a nightmare for others,” reads the synopsis.
Robert Rusler (Vamp), Monique T. Parent, Sarah French (Blind), Sarah Polednak, Gigi Gustin (The Last Deal), Sarah Nicklin (The Retaliators) and Dazelle Yvette are starring.
Walz is directing and Knetter is writing. Manuel Suess is the executive producer. Walz, French and Knetter produce, with Marcus Friedlander returning to the team as cinematographer. It’s currently in pre-production,...
- 5/18/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Legendary Entertainment, the content studio behind “Dune” and the rebooted “Godzilla” franchise, has secured a new $800 million credit facility from J.P. Morgan.
The new fund updates a preexisting line of credit and will span five years, the company announced Tuesday. It’s a sign of confidence in the unit, run by CEO Josh Grode and vice chairman of worldwide production Mary Parent, that a traditional mega-lender would invest at such a turbulent time in a media business rife with consolidation and Wall Street woes.
Grode said the company was “pleased to extend our relationship with J.P. Morgan as we continue to grow our global film and TV pipeline and monetize our IP across multiple platforms.” He credited the creative team led by Parent for “creating compelling content that resonates with audiences around the world.”
David Shaheen, head of entertainment iIndustries for J.P. Morgan’s corporate client banking group,...
The new fund updates a preexisting line of credit and will span five years, the company announced Tuesday. It’s a sign of confidence in the unit, run by CEO Josh Grode and vice chairman of worldwide production Mary Parent, that a traditional mega-lender would invest at such a turbulent time in a media business rife with consolidation and Wall Street woes.
Grode said the company was “pleased to extend our relationship with J.P. Morgan as we continue to grow our global film and TV pipeline and monetize our IP across multiple platforms.” He credited the creative team led by Parent for “creating compelling content that resonates with audiences around the world.”
David Shaheen, head of entertainment iIndustries for J.P. Morgan’s corporate client banking group,...
- 4/18/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Archie Comics "World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest" #20, now available, is written by Dan Parent and illustrated by Parent, Stan G. and various, with a cover by Bill Golliher:
"...in 'Merry JINXmas', the holiday season has everyone in the festive spirit -- that is, until human bad luck charm 'Jinx Molloy' comes to town!
"Can everyone manage to avoid Jinx's wave of unfortunate events, or will they all end up on the naughty list?..."
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"...in 'Merry JINXmas', the holiday season has everyone in the festive spirit -- that is, until human bad luck charm 'Jinx Molloy' comes to town!
"Can everyone manage to avoid Jinx's wave of unfortunate events, or will they all end up on the naughty list?..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 11/11/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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Legendary and Warner Bros. announced new theatrical release plans for two of their high-profile films Thursday.
In a relatively minor shift, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is being pushed back less than a month from Oct. 20, 2023, to Nov. 17, 2023. That means the sequel will have the advantage of playing over the Thanksgiving holiday.
And Adam Wingard’s next installment in the Godzilla-Kong franchise will hit theaters March 15, 2024.
Wingard’s Godzilla vs. Kong, released in March 2021, earned 468.2 million globally. It was a strong showing for a title released amid the pandemic and which hit HBO Max day-and-date as part of Warners’ plan to send all of its 2021 titles to theaters and streaming simultaneously.
Villeneuve’s Dune also did nicely, considering the Covid-19 crisis (it was likewise released in 2021 and hit theaters and streaming day-and-date). The sci-pic grossed north of 400 million globally and won six Oscars.
Legendary and Warner Bros. announced new theatrical release plans for two of their high-profile films Thursday.
In a relatively minor shift, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is being pushed back less than a month from Oct. 20, 2023, to Nov. 17, 2023. That means the sequel will have the advantage of playing over the Thanksgiving holiday.
And Adam Wingard’s next installment in the Godzilla-Kong franchise will hit theaters March 15, 2024.
Wingard’s Godzilla vs. Kong, released in March 2021, earned 468.2 million globally. It was a strong showing for a title released amid the pandemic and which hit HBO Max day-and-date as part of Warners’ plan to send all of its 2021 titles to theaters and streaming simultaneously.
Villeneuve’s Dune also did nicely, considering the Covid-19 crisis (it was likewise released in 2021 and hit theaters and streaming day-and-date). The sci-pic grossed north of 400 million globally and won six Oscars.
- 6/30/2022
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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