Skydance and RedBird Capital are sweetening their takeover deal for Paramount Global.
A source confirms to The Hollywood Reporter that the investor group, which also includes Kkr, has made a revised offer to Paramount’s independent board committee reviewing deals.
While the specifics of the new offer were not immediately available, it is believed to sweeten the deal for Paramount’s Class B shareholders, many of which have expressed concern about the original offer. Paramount is effectively controlled by Shari Redstone and her National Amusements, which holds more than 70 percent of Class A voting shares.
Class B shareholders have expressed concern that they are not getting the same value out of the deal that Redstone is, with some threatening lawsuits if the company moves forward with the deal.
The original deal on the table would see the Skydance-RedBird consortium acquire National Amusements’ stake in Paramount at a premium (given their...
A source confirms to The Hollywood Reporter that the investor group, which also includes Kkr, has made a revised offer to Paramount’s independent board committee reviewing deals.
While the specifics of the new offer were not immediately available, it is believed to sweeten the deal for Paramount’s Class B shareholders, many of which have expressed concern about the original offer. Paramount is effectively controlled by Shari Redstone and her National Amusements, which holds more than 70 percent of Class A voting shares.
Class B shareholders have expressed concern that they are not getting the same value out of the deal that Redstone is, with some threatening lawsuits if the company moves forward with the deal.
The original deal on the table would see the Skydance-RedBird consortium acquire National Amusements’ stake in Paramount at a premium (given their...
- 5/30/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Breaking news: The greatest threat to this industry isn't the death of movie theaters, the rise of artificial intelligence, or Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav's reign of terror. It is, in fact, writer/director Rian Johnson's ceaseless efforts to cast the entirety of Hollywood in his "Knives Out" movies.
Since today's a day that ends in "Y," that quest continues unabated yet again. After only just hearing word that the third film in this murder-mystery series, titled "Wake Up Dead Man," has added actors Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, and Glenn Close to its roster of stars, we've now received word that yet another high-profile name is close to signing on the dotted line. None other than Marvel Cinematic Universe veteran, current "Mayor of Kingston" lead, and former mastermind behind the Renner App (which sadly flew too close to the sun and never took...
Since today's a day that ends in "Y," that quest continues unabated yet again. After only just hearing word that the third film in this murder-mystery series, titled "Wake Up Dead Man," has added actors Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, and Glenn Close to its roster of stars, we've now received word that yet another high-profile name is close to signing on the dotted line. None other than Marvel Cinematic Universe veteran, current "Mayor of Kingston" lead, and former mastermind behind the Renner App (which sadly flew too close to the sun and never took...
- 5/30/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
It’s that time of year again!
The old guard in media and finance and the tech innovators disrupting them are gearing up to hit Allen & Co.’s leadership retreat Sun Valley – where private jets sit bumper-to-bumper and power is carved up and handed out among global players. It’s an ultra-secretive event for the one-percent set (think Davos with higher fences).
But Variety can exclusively report that the guest list for the Idaho gathering includes National Amusements president Shari Redstone — in the thick of a deal to sell Paramount Global and with it her family’s media empire to Skydance — as well as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Hollywood super-producer Jason Blum. They join veterans like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Bob Iger, Amazon’s Andy Jassy and Jeff Bezos, Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav, Apple’s Tim Cook and Netflix co-ceo’s Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.
The old guard in media and finance and the tech innovators disrupting them are gearing up to hit Allen & Co.’s leadership retreat Sun Valley – where private jets sit bumper-to-bumper and power is carved up and handed out among global players. It’s an ultra-secretive event for the one-percent set (think Davos with higher fences).
But Variety can exclusively report that the guest list for the Idaho gathering includes National Amusements president Shari Redstone — in the thick of a deal to sell Paramount Global and with it her family’s media empire to Skydance — as well as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Hollywood super-producer Jason Blum. They join veterans like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Bob Iger, Amazon’s Andy Jassy and Jeff Bezos, Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav, Apple’s Tim Cook and Netflix co-ceo’s Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.
- 5/30/2024
- by Matt Donnelly and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The story of The Lord of the Rings is not over yet. Warner Bros. will be coming out with a new bunch of live-action films centered on Gollum. The working title of the first film is The Hunt for Gollum and it will see Andy Serkis returning to reprise his role as the titular character. As updates keep coming for the film, Viggo Mortensen revealed that he would consider returning to his character on a few conditions.
Gollum in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) | New Line Cinema
Viggo Mortensen played the role of Aragorn in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy and was one of the fan-favorite characters in both the books and films. Fans fell in love with his portrayal of Aragorn for a number of reasons and would love to see him return to the role. As for Viggo Mortensen,...
Gollum in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) | New Line Cinema
Viggo Mortensen played the role of Aragorn in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy and was one of the fan-favorite characters in both the books and films. Fans fell in love with his portrayal of Aragorn for a number of reasons and would love to see him return to the role. As for Viggo Mortensen,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, who started talking about more deals shortly after inking a massive merger, irritating Wall Street, has been publicly quiet on that front for a bit. Today said he sees opportunities in M&a with the company on a stronger financial footing and rolling streamer Max out globally to achieve necessary scale.
Discovery’s acquisition of Warner Media generated significant debt which stood at about $50 billion at one point. Wbd has paid about $15 billion of that down, Zaslav said during a Q&a at Bernstein’s Strategic Decisions investor conference today. Free cash flow is stronger, streaming is (on-and-off) profitable “and we have a long-term plan.”
“Over the next two to three years, I expect that there’s going to be some opportunities. There will be some players that want to get out of the business. There will be others that will look to consolidate … And...
Discovery’s acquisition of Warner Media generated significant debt which stood at about $50 billion at one point. Wbd has paid about $15 billion of that down, Zaslav said during a Q&a at Bernstein’s Strategic Decisions investor conference today. Free cash flow is stronger, streaming is (on-and-off) profitable “and we have a long-term plan.”
“Over the next two to three years, I expect that there’s going to be some opportunities. There will be some players that want to get out of the business. There will be others that will look to consolidate … And...
- 5/30/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Will TNT survive without the NBA? Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav seems confident that it will.
While acknowledging that the company is still talking to the NBA about a new rights deal (the league appears poised to give packages to Disney, NBC and Amazon, though Wbd has some “matching” rights), Zaslav said that the company has been trying to bolster the sports lineup on its channels.
“We have been on a journey here in the U.S.” Zaslav said. “We added hockey with [NHL commissioner] Gary Bettman, we added a summer of NASCAR, we just added college football. When you put that together with March Madness and baseball playoffs and the U.S. Soccer that we have, it is a very robust offering for consumers that they can watch on TNT in the U.S. all year round, and that is our job, is to continue to look at,...
While acknowledging that the company is still talking to the NBA about a new rights deal (the league appears poised to give packages to Disney, NBC and Amazon, though Wbd has some “matching” rights), Zaslav said that the company has been trying to bolster the sports lineup on its channels.
“We have been on a journey here in the U.S.” Zaslav said. “We added hockey with [NHL commissioner] Gary Bettman, we added a summer of NASCAR, we just added college football. When you put that together with March Madness and baseball playoffs and the U.S. Soccer that we have, it is a very robust offering for consumers that they can watch on TNT in the U.S. all year round, and that is our job, is to continue to look at,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Discovery, just over two years after closing the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, will be “opportunistic” about seeking M&a deals in the next two or three years, president and CEO David Zaslav said.
“I think some companies will be for sale,” Zaslav said, speaking Thursday at the Bernstein 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference in New York. “We can be opportunistic but we’re going to be very disciplined.”
“I think there’s likely going to be some consolidation. There are a lot of players. There are a lot of players that are losing a lot of money,” Zaslav said. “One of the reasons why we really fought to drive our free cash flow and pay down our debt is to be in a position — as we roll out globally, as we fight to build our business — that we’re a healthy company.”
Speaking of losing money, Warner Bros.
“I think some companies will be for sale,” Zaslav said, speaking Thursday at the Bernstein 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference in New York. “We can be opportunistic but we’re going to be very disciplined.”
“I think there’s likely going to be some consolidation. There are a lot of players. There are a lot of players that are losing a lot of money,” Zaslav said. “One of the reasons why we really fought to drive our free cash flow and pay down our debt is to be in a position — as we roll out globally, as we fight to build our business — that we’re a healthy company.”
Speaking of losing money, Warner Bros.
- 5/30/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav says execs “continue to talk to the NBA” about a renewal of rights, but he argued that even without pro hoops the company’s sports offerings are “very robust.”
“I was just down in Atlanta. We’ve got a great team down there and we love our experience with the NBA,” the exec said in an appearance Thursday at Bernstein’s Strategic Decisions Conference.
“But in general, we’re a leader in sports around the world. We have the Olympics in Europe … a full buffet of content around the world. We have football in a number of markets in Europe and Latin America. This is what we do for a living. We’re in the business of sport and in sport, deals come up and you look at those deals and you make a decision about the overall quality of the full menu of...
“I was just down in Atlanta. We’ve got a great team down there and we love our experience with the NBA,” the exec said in an appearance Thursday at Bernstein’s Strategic Decisions Conference.
“But in general, we’re a leader in sports around the world. We have the Olympics in Europe … a full buffet of content around the world. We have football in a number of markets in Europe and Latin America. This is what we do for a living. We’re in the business of sport and in sport, deals come up and you look at those deals and you make a decision about the overall quality of the full menu of...
- 5/30/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
We’ll run through which streamers have already raised prices in 2024, and which have promised increases are coming.
It’s not exactly a ground-breaking statement to say that the price of streaming has been rising. Top streaming services have seemingly all raised prices in the past year, as Wall Street’s prioritization of profits has led to cost-cutting and revenue-boosting measures across the industry.
The Streamable has been tracking and recording streaming price increases since 2017, and I myself have covered price hikes from many of the top streamers on the market this year. This handy guide will help consumers track which services have already raised prices in 2024, and which have promised or are likely to do so.
Which Streamers Have Already Raised Prices in 2024?
Which Streamers Have Pledged to Raise Prices in The Near Future?
Where Do Other Streamers Stand?
Which Streamers Have Already Raised Prices in 2024? Prime Video
Prime...
It’s not exactly a ground-breaking statement to say that the price of streaming has been rising. Top streaming services have seemingly all raised prices in the past year, as Wall Street’s prioritization of profits has led to cost-cutting and revenue-boosting measures across the industry.
The Streamable has been tracking and recording streaming price increases since 2017, and I myself have covered price hikes from many of the top streamers on the market this year. This handy guide will help consumers track which services have already raised prices in 2024, and which have promised or are likely to do so.
Which Streamers Have Already Raised Prices in 2024?
Which Streamers Have Pledged to Raise Prices in The Near Future?
Where Do Other Streamers Stand?
Which Streamers Have Already Raised Prices in 2024? Prime Video
Prime...
- 5/29/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Exclusive: The Paley Center for Media has appointed four new trustees to its board and added some high profile executives to its L.A. contingent on the West Coast.
Kristin Dolan, CEO of AMC Networks, Omar Abbosh, CEO of Pearson, Brad Karp, chair of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and Dennis Mathew, chairman-ceo of Altice USA are new to the board of trustees of the nonprofit programmer and think tank that explores all things media.
The Los Angeles Board of Governors is also expanding with Jesse Collins, founder and CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment; Sharb Farjami, North America CEO of GroupM; Daryl Lee, Global CEO of McCann Worldgroup; Christian Muirhead, co-chairman of WME; and Ben Samek, CEO of Banijay America. They join Bela Bajaria, Jennifer Salke, Kevin Beggs, Greg Berlanti, Frances Berwick, Casey Bloys, Robert A. Boyd II, Campbell Brown, Brian Robbins, George Cheeks, Agnes Chu, Channing Dungey, Michael Kassan,...
Kristin Dolan, CEO of AMC Networks, Omar Abbosh, CEO of Pearson, Brad Karp, chair of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and Dennis Mathew, chairman-ceo of Altice USA are new to the board of trustees of the nonprofit programmer and think tank that explores all things media.
The Los Angeles Board of Governors is also expanding with Jesse Collins, founder and CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment; Sharb Farjami, North America CEO of GroupM; Daryl Lee, Global CEO of McCann Worldgroup; Christian Muirhead, co-chairman of WME; and Ben Samek, CEO of Banijay America. They join Bela Bajaria, Jennifer Salke, Kevin Beggs, Greg Berlanti, Frances Berwick, Casey Bloys, Robert A. Boyd II, Campbell Brown, Brian Robbins, George Cheeks, Agnes Chu, Channing Dungey, Michael Kassan,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Australian icon and the talented actress, Margot Robbie, famous for bringing Harley Quinn to life in The Suicide Squad, has a secret passion. In a revelation that has delighted fans, Robbie got candid about her admiration for Jk Rowling’s magical book series, Harry Potter, which was later turned into films under Warner Bros.
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in a still from Suicide Squad | Warner Bros. Pictures
Claiming to be a self-proclaimed Harry Potter nerd, Margot Robbie recalled incidents from her childhood that revealed her enthusiasm for the franchise. Thus, given her enduring passion for the magical world created by J.K. Rowling, Robbie seems to be the perfect fit for a potential Cursed Child movie.
Margot Robbie Expressed Her Penchant for Harry Potter
Rising to fame after sharing screen with Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street, to venturing into the DC Universe as Harley Quinn, Margot Robbie...
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in a still from Suicide Squad | Warner Bros. Pictures
Claiming to be a self-proclaimed Harry Potter nerd, Margot Robbie recalled incidents from her childhood that revealed her enthusiasm for the franchise. Thus, given her enduring passion for the magical world created by J.K. Rowling, Robbie seems to be the perfect fit for a potential Cursed Child movie.
Margot Robbie Expressed Her Penchant for Harry Potter
Rising to fame after sharing screen with Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street, to venturing into the DC Universe as Harley Quinn, Margot Robbie...
- 5/29/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Rumours about who will direct Spider-Man 4 continue to swirl, with Ms. Marvel and Batgirl directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah among those supposedly in the mix.
Jon Watts helmed Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home but appears ready to move on from the web-slinger. Despite also leaving The Fantastic Four, Kevin Feige is said to be keen on Watts returning to the MCU for another project.
Appearing at a recent screening event for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Fallah was asked to speak on the Spider-Man 4 rumours and his reaction (refusing to answer the question while saying "I can't talk about that...") may be telling.
While we're not suggesting this has confirmed his and El Arbi's involvement with the movie, it seems highly likely the duo are likely contenders.
After making a name for themselves with Bad Boys for Life, El Arbi...
Jon Watts helmed Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home but appears ready to move on from the web-slinger. Despite also leaving The Fantastic Four, Kevin Feige is said to be keen on Watts returning to the MCU for another project.
Appearing at a recent screening event for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Fallah was asked to speak on the Spider-Man 4 rumours and his reaction (refusing to answer the question while saying "I can't talk about that...") may be telling.
While we're not suggesting this has confirmed his and El Arbi's involvement with the movie, it seems highly likely the duo are likely contenders.
After making a name for themselves with Bad Boys for Life, El Arbi...
- 5/26/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Wbd CEO David Zaslav considers NBC’s bid of $2.5 billion an overpay for NBA rights, and could go after the newly-created “C” package of NBA rights.
The saga of the NBA’s latest round of contract negotiations has had more twists and turns than a seven-game playoff series. As talks have progressed, signs have increasingly pointed to a scenario in which Warner Bros. Discovery — which currently owns the NBA’s “B” broadcasting package — loses its status as an NBA partner, as NBC has bid as much as $2.6 billion per season to snag that package for itself. The league has also created a new “C” package of broadcast rights, and a new report from CNBC reveals that Wbd may try to secure this package for itself instead of trying to use its matching rights to wrestle the “B” package away from NBC.
Key Details: Wbd has the contractual right to match...
The saga of the NBA’s latest round of contract negotiations has had more twists and turns than a seven-game playoff series. As talks have progressed, signs have increasingly pointed to a scenario in which Warner Bros. Discovery — which currently owns the NBA’s “B” broadcasting package — loses its status as an NBA partner, as NBC has bid as much as $2.6 billion per season to snag that package for itself. The league has also created a new “C” package of broadcast rights, and a new report from CNBC reveals that Wbd may try to secure this package for itself instead of trying to use its matching rights to wrestle the “B” package away from NBC.
Key Details: Wbd has the contractual right to match...
- 5/23/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Charles Barkley is mad, and he is not holding back.
The NBA legend-turned Inside the NBA studio host was a guest on The Dan Patrick Show Thursday morning, and he ripped into his parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, and said that he had discussed reconstituting the popular NBA studio show at his own production company, should TNT Sports lose NBA rights.
Barkley said that he has discussed the idea with his co-hosts, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith. And, to note, Wbd owns the rights to Inside the NBA but Barkley could find a way to reconstitute it under a different name if he struck out on his own.
“I have my own production company, I would love to do that if if we lose it [NBA rights],” Barkley said. “But I have definitely had — actually somebody suggested that to me, to be honest with you, on the internet — ‘so why doesn’t Charles Barkley sign these three,...
The NBA legend-turned Inside the NBA studio host was a guest on The Dan Patrick Show Thursday morning, and he ripped into his parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, and said that he had discussed reconstituting the popular NBA studio show at his own production company, should TNT Sports lose NBA rights.
Barkley said that he has discussed the idea with his co-hosts, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith. And, to note, Wbd owns the rights to Inside the NBA but Barkley could find a way to reconstitute it under a different name if he struck out on his own.
“I have my own production company, I would love to do that if if we lose it [NBA rights],” Barkley said. “But I have definitely had — actually somebody suggested that to me, to be honest with you, on the internet — ‘so why doesn’t Charles Barkley sign these three,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The company could resort to a lawsuit to try and keep NBA rights, but if it loses them it will have an extra $1.2 billion per year to spend.
The ball is about to head to Warner Bros. Discovery’s court. The company could face a big decision in the coming days, as reports circulated Wednesday that the NBA is about to leave Wbd’s cable channel TNT in favor of a new broadcasting deal with Comcast and NBC starting in 2025. Wbd has a complex set of matching rights in its current contract, and could even try to sue to retain its NBA package, but if it does end up losing the Association, it will have to consider what to do with the $1.2 billion per season it has been paying the league since 2014, and the even more billions that it was planning in spending moving forward. Will it go after other...
The ball is about to head to Warner Bros. Discovery’s court. The company could face a big decision in the coming days, as reports circulated Wednesday that the NBA is about to leave Wbd’s cable channel TNT in favor of a new broadcasting deal with Comcast and NBC starting in 2025. Wbd has a complex set of matching rights in its current contract, and could even try to sue to retain its NBA package, but if it does end up losing the Association, it will have to consider what to do with the $1.2 billion per season it has been paying the league since 2014, and the even more billions that it was planning in spending moving forward. Will it go after other...
- 5/23/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The rivalry between Disney and Warner Bros. represents one of the most long-lasting and dynamic business competitions in the entertainment industry. Their rivalry has been deeply rooted as it has existed since the 1920s, and it originated from both studios having humble beginnings to becoming powerhouses in terms of filmmaking and creating content to entertain its audience.
Bob Iger, The CEO of Disney. Credits: nagi usano/ Wikimedia Commons
While both studios are great in their own spheres it looks like Disney has the upper hand as it looks like they have overtaken their rivals in the race to sign an exciting deal with the NBA, and Warner Bros. can not do anything about it as their financial conditions are restricting them from making any lucrative offer to the National Basketball Association as they are already struggling to clear their $40 billion debt.
Warner Bros. Falls Behind Disney in The Race To...
Bob Iger, The CEO of Disney. Credits: nagi usano/ Wikimedia Commons
While both studios are great in their own spheres it looks like Disney has the upper hand as it looks like they have overtaken their rivals in the race to sign an exciting deal with the NBA, and Warner Bros. can not do anything about it as their financial conditions are restricting them from making any lucrative offer to the National Basketball Association as they are already struggling to clear their $40 billion debt.
Warner Bros. Falls Behind Disney in The Race To...
- 5/23/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Lord of the Rings IP owner Embracer Group has seen net sales at its Entertainment & Services division fall by 15%, but is betting big on Middle-earth in coming years.
Entertainment sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 (covering January to March 2024) were SEK1.26B ($118M), down from SEK1.49B the previous year. Embracer noted the Middle-earth Enterprises unit that houses Lord of the Rings was likely to make a “somewhat lower expected contribution” year-on-year than expected.
Overall, Embracer’s net sales fell 5% to SEK8.88B, with the PC/Games and Tabletop Games units providing the lions’ share of revenue, and while there was a SEK20.38M Ebit loss, down from SEK95M a year ago. Adjusted Ebit was SEK1.3B, up 56%.
At the same time as unveiling the results, Embracer announced CFO and Deputy CEO Johan Ekström had decided to step down, with Phil Rogers, who is leading the new newly formed...
Entertainment sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 (covering January to March 2024) were SEK1.26B ($118M), down from SEK1.49B the previous year. Embracer noted the Middle-earth Enterprises unit that houses Lord of the Rings was likely to make a “somewhat lower expected contribution” year-on-year than expected.
Overall, Embracer’s net sales fell 5% to SEK8.88B, with the PC/Games and Tabletop Games units providing the lions’ share of revenue, and while there was a SEK20.38M Ebit loss, down from SEK95M a year ago. Adjusted Ebit was SEK1.3B, up 56%.
At the same time as unveiling the results, Embracer announced CFO and Deputy CEO Johan Ekström had decided to step down, with Phil Rogers, who is leading the new newly formed...
- 5/23/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
As the world eagerly anticipates a magical resurgence, Max’s Harry Potter TV series promises to cast a revitalizing charm on J.K. Rowling’s beloved Wizarding World. This comes after the spellbinding success of Warner Bros.’ eight-film juggernaut that captured our imaginations from 2001 to 2011, with Daniel Radcliffe’s portrayal of the boy wizard etching an indelible mark in cinematic history.
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | Warner Bros. Pictures
That being said, fans have been yearning for a cameo from the actor in Max’s upcoming series because of his strong bond with Potter’s character. Radcliffe has addressed these demands and cameo rumors on multiple occasions. According to the London-born actor, “it would work” for him to appear in the new reboot, as he recently told E! News.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Stance in Harry Potter TV Series Cameo
In a time where Hollywood is filled with reboots and remakes, Daniel...
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | Warner Bros. Pictures
That being said, fans have been yearning for a cameo from the actor in Max’s upcoming series because of his strong bond with Potter’s character. Radcliffe has addressed these demands and cameo rumors on multiple occasions. According to the London-born actor, “it would work” for him to appear in the new reboot, as he recently told E! News.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Stance in Harry Potter TV Series Cameo
In a time where Hollywood is filled with reboots and remakes, Daniel...
- 5/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Daniel Radcliffe says it would be wise for the upcoming “Harry Potter” television series on Max to distance itself from the iconic film series, which means the potential for him to cameo in the show is quite low. Radcliffe famously headlined eight “Harry Potter” movies in the title role from 2001 to 2011.
“I don’t think so,” he told E! Online when asked about starring in the series in any capacity. “I think they very wisely want to [have] a clean break. And I don’t know if it would work to have us do anything in it. I’m very happy to just watch along with everyone else.”
Radcliffe then politely backed out of any more “Harry Potter” television talk. When asked if Max had already asked him about being involved in the series, he responded, “I’m going to be a politician about this and not deal in hypotheticals.”
The...
“I don’t think so,” he told E! Online when asked about starring in the series in any capacity. “I think they very wisely want to [have] a clean break. And I don’t know if it would work to have us do anything in it. I’m very happy to just watch along with everyone else.”
Radcliffe then politely backed out of any more “Harry Potter” television talk. When asked if Max had already asked him about being involved in the series, he responded, “I’m going to be a politician about this and not deal in hypotheticals.”
The...
- 5/22/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal may have raised concerns with fans as he missed his recent television show appearance.
The four-time NBA champion regularly appears as one of TNT’s hosts on Inside the NBA, alongside Ernie Johnson, Kenny “The Jet” Smith, and Charles Barkley.
The Emmy-winning crew has covered NBA games on TNT throughout many seasons and special events such as the All-Star Game and the playoffs.
Several days ago, Shaq was not among the hosts as the program opened its coverage of a big playoff game with another retired basketball star in his seat.
Ernie introduced Vince Carter as one of the hosts for Sunday’s playoff game coverage, indicating that he was there filling in for Shaq.
Meanwhile, Shaq posted an intriguing message on his social media, which received much attention.
Shaq shared a message about being ‘replaced’ amid uncertainty over future with TNT
On his Instagram, Shaq...
The four-time NBA champion regularly appears as one of TNT’s hosts on Inside the NBA, alongside Ernie Johnson, Kenny “The Jet” Smith, and Charles Barkley.
The Emmy-winning crew has covered NBA games on TNT throughout many seasons and special events such as the All-Star Game and the playoffs.
Several days ago, Shaq was not among the hosts as the program opened its coverage of a big playoff game with another retired basketball star in his seat.
Ernie introduced Vince Carter as one of the hosts for Sunday’s playoff game coverage, indicating that he was there filling in for Shaq.
Meanwhile, Shaq posted an intriguing message on his social media, which received much attention.
Shaq shared a message about being ‘replaced’ amid uncertainty over future with TNT
On his Instagram, Shaq...
- 5/22/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Even as it faces a full-court press from investors curious to know if it will retain rights to show games from the NBA, Warner Bros. Discovery has been courting sports from a different field.
Warner Bros. Discovery has struck a deal with rival ESPN, according to two people familiar with the matter, that will have the former sub-licensing a small number of college football playoff games over a five-year period starting later this year. TNT will be the lead media network for broadcast of two first-round games this year and next, and then will add two quarterfinals starting in 2026.
The deal surfaces as Warner Bros. Discovery remains enmeshed in critical discussions with the NBA about renewing long-standing media rights. Warner and the NBA have been allied since 1989, with the relationship growing so strong that Warner has helped operate the NBA’s cable network and manage some of its digital properties.
Warner Bros. Discovery has struck a deal with rival ESPN, according to two people familiar with the matter, that will have the former sub-licensing a small number of college football playoff games over a five-year period starting later this year. TNT will be the lead media network for broadcast of two first-round games this year and next, and then will add two quarterfinals starting in 2026.
The deal surfaces as Warner Bros. Discovery remains enmeshed in critical discussions with the NBA about renewing long-standing media rights. Warner and the NBA have been allied since 1989, with the relationship growing so strong that Warner has helped operate the NBA’s cable network and manage some of its digital properties.
- 5/22/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
The Association will make more than $7 billion per season in broadcasting fees, according to a new report.
The NBA appears poised to announce that it’s officially leaving TNT. That’s according to Sports Business Journal which reported Wednesday that the Association is gearing up to formalize its new national broadcasting deal this week and that its partners will be ESPN, Amazon’s Prime Video, and NBC, which has seemingly pulled off a major upset by swiping the package of games formerly held by Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT Sports. It’s a transformational deal for the league and one that leaves Wbd with many more questions than answers.
Key Details: ESPN has retained exclusive NBA Finals rights, and will pay $2.8 billion per season for the NBA’s “A” package. NBC will take over the “B” package, with two primetime windows per week and playoff rights for $2.6 billion. Prime Video...
The NBA appears poised to announce that it’s officially leaving TNT. That’s according to Sports Business Journal which reported Wednesday that the Association is gearing up to formalize its new national broadcasting deal this week and that its partners will be ESPN, Amazon’s Prime Video, and NBC, which has seemingly pulled off a major upset by swiping the package of games formerly held by Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT Sports. It’s a transformational deal for the league and one that leaves Wbd with many more questions than answers.
Key Details: ESPN has retained exclusive NBA Finals rights, and will pay $2.8 billion per season for the NBA’s “A” package. NBC will take over the “B” package, with two primetime windows per week and playoff rights for $2.6 billion. Prime Video...
- 5/22/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Spider-Man 4 is one of Marvel Studios' most highly anticipated movies but, as we write this, it has no release date or even a confirmed director.
According to Jeff Sneider, Marvel and Sony Pictures are developing a new trilogy together, with the intention being for one director - or a directing duo - to work on all three instalments.
He says it's unclear whether shooting really will begin this fall because Kevin Feige is taking his time choosing a filmmaker and is fully in charge of the creative process. That bodes well for Spider-Man 4 after it was previously reported he might be a little more hands-off due to having so many other commitments in getting the MCU back on the right track.
We've already heard a few different names for the movie, but Sneider makes a point of saying that Feige was particularly impressed with Adil El Arbi and...
According to Jeff Sneider, Marvel and Sony Pictures are developing a new trilogy together, with the intention being for one director - or a directing duo - to work on all three instalments.
He says it's unclear whether shooting really will begin this fall because Kevin Feige is taking his time choosing a filmmaker and is fully in charge of the creative process. That bodes well for Spider-Man 4 after it was previously reported he might be a little more hands-off due to having so many other commitments in getting the MCU back on the right track.
We've already heard a few different names for the movie, but Sneider makes a point of saying that Feige was particularly impressed with Adil El Arbi and...
- 5/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Happy National Streaming Day, viewers! If there was ever a week for finding a new show or movie to enjoy on a streaming service, this is it. It doesn’t hurt that various services are offering excellent, limited-time deals that will allow customers to pay as little as $1 per month for access to new content!
If you’re on the hunt for a new title to stream, you’re in luck. As we do each week, The Streamable has compiled a list of the top shows and movies making their streaming debuts this week, so you’ll be able to carry over your National Streaming Day celebrations and make it a Streaming Week!
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Has it really been 10 episodes already? Lisa Vanderpump, the TV personality and restauranteur who became a superstar with her reality series “Vanderpump Rules” has spent the first season of “Vanderpump Villa...
If you’re on the hunt for a new title to stream, you’re in luck. As we do each week, The Streamable has compiled a list of the top shows and movies making their streaming debuts this week, so you’ll be able to carry over your National Streaming Day celebrations and make it a Streaming Week!
Monday, May 20 ‘Vanderpump Villa’ Season Finale | Hulu
Has it really been 10 episodes already? Lisa Vanderpump, the TV personality and restauranteur who became a superstar with her reality series “Vanderpump Rules” has spent the first season of “Vanderpump Villa...
- 5/20/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Several inconvenient things can happen in a movie set, and much more if one stars in films that require extravagant costumes, such as Fantastic Beasts. Fans know how stunning the wardrobe of the characters in the franchise is, but not all glamorous things are comfortable to wear.
Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston in Fantastic Beasts | Warner Bros.
Working in a set like Fantastic Beasts has its ups and downs, and for actress Katherine Waterston, who played Porpentina Goldstein, it was her costume that extremely bothered her.
Katherine Waterston On Her Uncomfortable Fantastic Beasts Outfit
During an interview with BuzzFeed, Katherine Waterston said the hardest thing she had to get used to was her coat. She claimed the weight of it terribly became a nuisance while filming.
In this film, I wear a navy blue leather trench that I think weighs about 30 pounds. Maybe that’s not a lot of weight for a strong person,...
Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston in Fantastic Beasts | Warner Bros.
Working in a set like Fantastic Beasts has its ups and downs, and for actress Katherine Waterston, who played Porpentina Goldstein, it was her costume that extremely bothered her.
Katherine Waterston On Her Uncomfortable Fantastic Beasts Outfit
During an interview with BuzzFeed, Katherine Waterston said the hardest thing she had to get used to was her coat. She claimed the weight of it terribly became a nuisance while filming.
In this film, I wear a navy blue leather trench that I think weighs about 30 pounds. Maybe that’s not a lot of weight for a strong person,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
A new report offers details on what could happen to the joint venture sports streaming platform if Wbd’s NBA package moves to NBC.
No matter how confident Warner Bros. Discovery executives sound when discussing the issue, the company is in a tight spot with the NBA. The company finds itself in the unenviable position of having to pay more than twice the amount it now spends to buy a smaller package of NBA games than it currently has starting in 2025, or simply admitting defeat and walking away in the face of NBC’s $2.5 billion-per-season offer for the package. But Wbd’s decision on this question doesn’t just affect its own business, it also has important implications for Venu Sports, the joint venture streaming service Wbd is at work on with Disney and Fox.
Key Details: Losing Wbd’s NBA package would be a blow to the value of Venu Sports,...
No matter how confident Warner Bros. Discovery executives sound when discussing the issue, the company is in a tight spot with the NBA. The company finds itself in the unenviable position of having to pay more than twice the amount it now spends to buy a smaller package of NBA games than it currently has starting in 2025, or simply admitting defeat and walking away in the face of NBC’s $2.5 billion-per-season offer for the package. But Wbd’s decision on this question doesn’t just affect its own business, it also has important implications for Venu Sports, the joint venture streaming service Wbd is at work on with Disney and Fox.
Key Details: Losing Wbd’s NBA package would be a blow to the value of Venu Sports,...
- 5/17/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The Lord of the Rings universe is expanding once again, and fans have a lot to look forward to. While Peter Jackson has been a pivotal figure in bringing J.R.R. Tolkien’s world to life, this time it’s another familiar face steering the ship. Andy Serkis, who famously portrayed Gollum in both the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, will not only return to star but also direct the upcoming film, The Hunt for Gollum. This news was confirmed during Warner Bros. Discovery’s recent earnings call on May 9 by CEO David Zaslav, highlighting a new direction for the
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- 5/17/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Warner Bros. has unveiled its plans for a new set of live-action The Lord of the Rings films, targeting a 2026 release. The announcement detailed that the first film will focus on Andy Serkis’ iconic role as Gollum and is tentatively titled Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Director Peter Jackson, alongside long-time partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, will produce this movie, marking their return to Middle-earth. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav mentioned during an earnings call on Thursday, will be involved every step of the way. The project is just entering the early stages
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- 5/16/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Summer is coming, but streamers want you to bundle up.
It has long not been an original thought to say that streaming is starting to look more and more like cable, but the industry has been taking new steps to ensure the comparison doesn’t die. On Tuesday, Comcast chief Brian L. Roberts revealed a coming bundle between NBCUniversal’s Peacock, Apple’s Apple TV+, and Netflix’s, well, Netflix. We did not get a price point or a launch date, but we do have a name: StreamSaver. Roberts promised significant savings, hence the name.
If the StreamSaver announcement sounds familiar, it’s probably because that is the precise promise of an also newly announced Summer 2024 Disney bundle between Disney+, Hulu, and Max. Disney has long-experienced the strength of a bundle with two options for consumers to combine its in-house streaming services: the duo is Disney+ and Hulu, the trio adds ESPN+.
It has long not been an original thought to say that streaming is starting to look more and more like cable, but the industry has been taking new steps to ensure the comparison doesn’t die. On Tuesday, Comcast chief Brian L. Roberts revealed a coming bundle between NBCUniversal’s Peacock, Apple’s Apple TV+, and Netflix’s, well, Netflix. We did not get a price point or a launch date, but we do have a name: StreamSaver. Roberts promised significant savings, hence the name.
If the StreamSaver announcement sounds familiar, it’s probably because that is the precise promise of an also newly announced Summer 2024 Disney bundle between Disney+, Hulu, and Max. Disney has long-experienced the strength of a bundle with two options for consumers to combine its in-house streaming services: the duo is Disney+ and Hulu, the trio adds ESPN+.
- 5/16/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox’s combined sports streaming service has yet to unveil a price point, but it does have a name.
As announced on Thursday, the service will be called Venu Sports (pronounced like “venue”) and, per its freshly launched website, will “bring the most sought-after live sports from the top leagues and teams, together in one place. All in a new app built from the ground up for sports fans.”
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As announced on Thursday, the service will be called Venu Sports (pronounced like “venue”) and, per its freshly launched website, will “bring the most sought-after live sports from the top leagues and teams, together in one place. All in a new app built from the ground up for sports fans.”
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- 5/16/2024
- by Dave Nemetz and Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Nine years after the debut of “Mad Max: Fury Road” in the South of France, George Miller is once again the toast of the Croisette. The audience at the world premiere of the director’s prequel “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” went wild for his latest high-octane action film, showering the movie with an enthusiastic six-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday night.
Taylor-Joy blew kisses into the camera as the clapping continued, performing a theatrical bow. Hemsworth looked teary-eyed at the rapturous response.
“We worked very hard on this film, and it’ll be very interesting to see what you make of it,” Miller said briefly, taking a microphone to address the crowd. “Thank you for having us.”
Set in a post-apocalyptic world before the events of “Fury Road,” “Furiosa” stars Taylor-Joy, taking over in the title role from Charlize Theron. Early in the film, a young...
Taylor-Joy blew kisses into the camera as the clapping continued, performing a theatrical bow. Hemsworth looked teary-eyed at the rapturous response.
“We worked very hard on this film, and it’ll be very interesting to see what you make of it,” Miller said briefly, taking a microphone to address the crowd. “Thank you for having us.”
Set in a post-apocalyptic world before the events of “Fury Road,” “Furiosa” stars Taylor-Joy, taking over in the title role from Charlize Theron. Early in the film, a young...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ramin Setoodeh and Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Direct-to-consumer revenue is up 70% year-over-year for Warner Bros. Discovery, and the ascendence of the ad tier of Max is a big reason why.
By now, even those who don’t follow big media companies closely likely know that Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is a man singularly focused on the bottom line. Zaslav’s two-year tenure as head of Wbd has been marked by numerous periods of frugality from the company, which is hardly surprising considering the 2022 merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery created a firm with more than $40 billion of debt. Content cuts became a part of life for the company’s streaming service that was known as HBO Max when Zaslav took over, and viewers lost access to everything from “Westworld” to episodes of “Sesame Street” as the company tried to slash its way to better financial standing. HBO Max first launched its ad-supported plan in 2021, but the...
By now, even those who don’t follow big media companies closely likely know that Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is a man singularly focused on the bottom line. Zaslav’s two-year tenure as head of Wbd has been marked by numerous periods of frugality from the company, which is hardly surprising considering the 2022 merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery created a firm with more than $40 billion of debt. Content cuts became a part of life for the company’s streaming service that was known as HBO Max when Zaslav took over, and viewers lost access to everything from “Westworld” to episodes of “Sesame Street” as the company tried to slash its way to better financial standing. HBO Max first launched its ad-supported plan in 2021, but the...
- 5/15/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Upfront week’s reliance on films isn’t actually new but it is increasingly bizarre, as evidenced by the top of Wednesday morning’s Warner Bros. Discovery presentation kicking off with sizzle that prioritized features Furiosa, Dune: Part Two and Wonka — when new episodes of the HBO and Max’s flagship Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon, are just weeks away.
But the opening frames proved to be relatively misleading, as the 90-minute (notably David Zaslav free) pitch to advertisers focused almost exclusively on … advertising. And on linear TV, at that. Film was referenced, of course, but as a vehicle to get Procter & Gamble’s Olay in on the Barbie phenomenon. Ad sales execs literally offered up James Gunn’s first project of the new DC era to the room full of media buyers, asking who wants sponsorship deals ahead of its planned 2025 release: “Do you want to be in Superman?...
But the opening frames proved to be relatively misleading, as the 90-minute (notably David Zaslav free) pitch to advertisers focused almost exclusively on … advertising. And on linear TV, at that. Film was referenced, of course, but as a vehicle to get Procter & Gamble’s Olay in on the Barbie phenomenon. Ad sales execs literally offered up James Gunn’s first project of the new DC era to the room full of media buyers, asking who wants sponsorship deals ahead of its planned 2025 release: “Do you want to be in Superman?...
- 5/15/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Discovery kept up with TV upfronts week’s biggest trend at their presentation out of The Theater at Madison Square Garden Tuesday: Promoting not just its TV slate as a prime ad-buying opportunity — but also its film franchises.
First up from CEO David Zaslav’s team, WB Discovery revenue and strategy chief Bruce Campbell addressed the Madison Avenue crowd following a sizzle featuring top Wbd IP and brands across film and TV series. Then Mindy Kaling took the stage to promote her Max comedy “The Sex Lives of College Girls” before introducing HBO and Max chairman and CEO Casey Bloys.
“I know when you look at me, you see a young, beautiful mother,” Kaling said. “The truth is I am an old Max veteran. I was here way back when Max was HBO Max, it was this whole other thing. It was just me, ‘Tom & Jerry’ reruns...
First up from CEO David Zaslav’s team, WB Discovery revenue and strategy chief Bruce Campbell addressed the Madison Avenue crowd following a sizzle featuring top Wbd IP and brands across film and TV series. Then Mindy Kaling took the stage to promote her Max comedy “The Sex Lives of College Girls” before introducing HBO and Max chairman and CEO Casey Bloys.
“I know when you look at me, you see a young, beautiful mother,” Kaling said. “The truth is I am an old Max veteran. I was here way back when Max was HBO Max, it was this whole other thing. It was just me, ‘Tom & Jerry’ reruns...
- 5/15/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Food Network has a new magical treat in store for viewers this holiday season: The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned cable channel has ordered a baking competition inspired by the beloved “Harry Potter” franchise.
Titled “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking,” the new show will feature “innovative pastry chefs” as they “craft spellbinding sweet creations” inspired by the films starring Daniel Radcliffe in the titular role.
The show will be filmed at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London’s “The Making of Harry Potter” location, giving the competitors “unprecedented access to the actual sets where the films were made as they present their creations to the judges and special guests.”
Upfronts 2024: View Variety‘s full coverage.
Per the competition’s description, “Viewers will see beloved locations, including inside The Great Hall at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Platform 9¾, Gringotts Wizarding Bank, The Burrow as well as props, costumes, and clips from the blockbuster films.
Titled “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking,” the new show will feature “innovative pastry chefs” as they “craft spellbinding sweet creations” inspired by the films starring Daniel Radcliffe in the titular role.
The show will be filmed at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London’s “The Making of Harry Potter” location, giving the competitors “unprecedented access to the actual sets where the films were made as they present their creations to the judges and special guests.”
Upfronts 2024: View Variety‘s full coverage.
Per the competition’s description, “Viewers will see beloved locations, including inside The Great Hall at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Platform 9¾, Gringotts Wizarding Bank, The Burrow as well as props, costumes, and clips from the blockbuster films.
- 5/15/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. will release the first of its new batch of live-action The Lord of the Rings films in 2026, which will focus on Andy Serkis’ Gollum. Original The Lord of the Rings trilogy filmmaker Peter Jackson and his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens are producing the movie and will be involved every step of the way, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said during an earnings call Thursday. The project is currently in the early stages of script development from writers Walsh and Boyens, along with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou, and will explore storylines yet to be
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- 5/15/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The traditional pilot process may be dying out but that’s not stopping the glitz and glamor of the TV Upfronts in New York.
Traditionally, broadcast networks would be scrambling to make dozens of last minute decisions on a crop of new shows as well as heavily negotiated renewals as we head into the week of Upfronts. However, that is now largely a thing of the past as ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and The CW continue with their year-round development strategies.
This year’s Upfronts should be slightly smoother sailing than last year’s event, which was affected by the writers strike.
But that hasn’t stopped the majority of these networks – excluding CBS and The CW – as well as some of their streaming rivals in the shape of Amazon and Netflix from using the week of Upfronts to tout their latest wares and show off their talent in front of advertisers.
Traditionally, broadcast networks would be scrambling to make dozens of last minute decisions on a crop of new shows as well as heavily negotiated renewals as we head into the week of Upfronts. However, that is now largely a thing of the past as ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and The CW continue with their year-round development strategies.
This year’s Upfronts should be slightly smoother sailing than last year’s event, which was affected by the writers strike.
But that hasn’t stopped the majority of these networks – excluding CBS and The CW – as well as some of their streaming rivals in the shape of Amazon and Netflix from using the week of Upfronts to tout their latest wares and show off their talent in front of advertisers.
- 5/12/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Lord of the Rings franchise is a classic lore of good vs evil which follows heroes who embark on a perilous quest to save the world from darkness. It is all thanks to J.R.R. Tolkien’s creativity that curated a detailed world with diverse mythologies. While the novel series gained quite a bit of attention, it is Peter Jackson who put the stories in the cinematic format to reach wider audiences.
Image via The Two Towers | Warner Bros Entertainment – YouTube
And yet, Jackson’s adaptations are far from being true to the source material. In particular, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) is one film that often disappoints book readers due to its non-coherent sequences.
The Lord of the Rings Author Commented on The Two Towers Timeline!
In his foreword to The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings (Lotr) author, J.R.R. Tolkien...
Image via The Two Towers | Warner Bros Entertainment – YouTube
And yet, Jackson’s adaptations are far from being true to the source material. In particular, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) is one film that often disappoints book readers due to its non-coherent sequences.
The Lord of the Rings Author Commented on The Two Towers Timeline!
In his foreword to The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings (Lotr) author, J.R.R. Tolkien...
- 5/12/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
For the followers of the lore of Lord of the Rings, Elijah Wood aka Frodo Baggins was burdened with the responsibility to tend to the fate of Middle-earth and its occupants. It was a journey that traversed Tolkien’s landscape, charted territories unknown to man, and overcame hurdles that would have defeated even the bravest soldiers. To Wood’s hobbit, this journey entailed everything.
Sir Ian McKellen with Elijah Wood in Lord of the Rings [Credit: New Line Cinema/Allstar]However, with time, the journey ultimately came to an end, fans returned to their pitiful lives, hobbits retired to the shire, and all was the same as before – with one exception. The tragedy that pervaded the air of the tale of Lord of the Rings refused to let go of its grip over the population of Middle-earth and forget the sacrifice that echoed through the atmosphere for ages to come.
In fact,...
Sir Ian McKellen with Elijah Wood in Lord of the Rings [Credit: New Line Cinema/Allstar]However, with time, the journey ultimately came to an end, fans returned to their pitiful lives, hobbits retired to the shire, and all was the same as before – with one exception. The tragedy that pervaded the air of the tale of Lord of the Rings refused to let go of its grip over the population of Middle-earth and forget the sacrifice that echoed through the atmosphere for ages to come.
In fact,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
A 15-year-old “Lord of the Rings” fan film titled “The Hunt for Gollum” is back online and streaming on YouTube after it was temporarily blocked in the aftermath of Warner Bros. revealing its next “Rings” movie has the same title (via Entertainment Weekly). The fan film, which centers on Gandalf tasking Aragorn with hunting down Gollum before the latter can find Frodo and the One Ring, has earned 13 million views since its debut more than a decade ago.
The fan-created “Hunt for Gollum” was unavailable to watch on May 9 after Warner Bros. announced Andy Serkis is starring in and directing “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Viewers got the following message on the fan film: “This video contains content from Warner Bros. Entertainment, who has blocked it on copyright grounds.” The fan film was restored on YouTube by the morning of May 10.
Warner Bros.’ new “Rings” movie...
The fan-created “Hunt for Gollum” was unavailable to watch on May 9 after Warner Bros. announced Andy Serkis is starring in and directing “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Viewers got the following message on the fan film: “This video contains content from Warner Bros. Entertainment, who has blocked it on copyright grounds.” The fan film was restored on YouTube by the morning of May 10.
Warner Bros.’ new “Rings” movie...
- 5/10/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Ari Emanuel, the CEO of Endeavor and one of Hollywood’s most outspoken voices in the fight against antisemitism, will be honored at the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s National Tribute Gala.
At the annual fundraiser for Swc, which has taken place since 1977 and brings together many of the most powerful and influential people in the business, Jews and non-Jews alike, Emanuel will receive the organization’s highest honor, the Humanitarian Award, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Emanuel, 63, will be feted by colleagues — and give an acceptance speech — at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on May 22. Members of the public can purchase tickets to attend, starting at $1500 a plate, but, in a first, the event will be closed to the press.
Emanuel famously does not mince his words, especially on matters related to antisemitism and Israel. Among other things, he led the industry’s boycott of Kanye West after the rapper went...
At the annual fundraiser for Swc, which has taken place since 1977 and brings together many of the most powerful and influential people in the business, Jews and non-Jews alike, Emanuel will receive the organization’s highest honor, the Humanitarian Award, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Emanuel, 63, will be feted by colleagues — and give an acceptance speech — at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on May 22. Members of the public can purchase tickets to attend, starting at $1500 a plate, but, in a first, the event will be closed to the press.
Emanuel famously does not mince his words, especially on matters related to antisemitism and Israel. Among other things, he led the industry’s boycott of Kanye West after the rapper went...
- 5/10/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Lord of the Rings franchise is set to add another project to its league, which is set to be out in 2026. Titled Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, it is starring and directed by original Gollum actor Andy Serkis. However, the project is garnering a negative spotlight due to what Warner Bros did after announcing the project.
Gollum from The Lord of the Rings
Just one day after the studio announced the upcoming project, a fan-made movie of the same name was taken down from YouTube, which didn’t fit well among fans.
A New Lord of the Rings Movie Has Been Announced!
The original The Lord of the Rings trilogy filmmaker, Peter Jackson and his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens are producing the upcoming Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. As reported by Variety, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav made a surprise...
Gollum from The Lord of the Rings
Just one day after the studio announced the upcoming project, a fan-made movie of the same name was taken down from YouTube, which didn’t fit well among fans.
A New Lord of the Rings Movie Has Been Announced!
The original The Lord of the Rings trilogy filmmaker, Peter Jackson and his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens are producing the upcoming Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. As reported by Variety, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav made a surprise...
- 5/10/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Warner Bros. Discovery is jumping on the Middle Earth bandwagon again as the company reveals the next Lord of the Rings project. The fans must not expect the film in 2026, according to the announcement. Hopefully, it won’t get delayed. The story will roam around the stinky Ring enthusiast Gollum.
Peter Jackson, creator of the original LoTR trilogy, along with Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, have joined the production and “will be involved every step of the way,” as per David Zaslav, Wbd CEO. Details about the project also highlight that they won’t be revisiting the existing storylines but exploring what is yet to be told from Professor Tolkien’s mythology.
The Next Lord of The Rings Film Should do Some Good For The Ring Enthusiast
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was never an Aaa game.
We never liked Gollum, but that’s the way the character...
Peter Jackson, creator of the original LoTR trilogy, along with Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, have joined the production and “will be involved every step of the way,” as per David Zaslav, Wbd CEO. Details about the project also highlight that they won’t be revisiting the existing storylines but exploring what is yet to be told from Professor Tolkien’s mythology.
The Next Lord of The Rings Film Should do Some Good For The Ring Enthusiast
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was never an Aaa game.
We never liked Gollum, but that’s the way the character...
- 5/10/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
Andy Serkis will return to his critically acclaimed motion capture role of Gollum in the newly announced Lord of the Rings film, titled The Hunt for Gollum. Serkis, not only returns as an actor, but he takes on the new role of director of this film. The original Lotr director Peter Jackson will serve as a producer of the film alongside his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Interestingly, the film may feature two prominent characters from the original trilogy.
Andy Serkis’ Gollum from The Lord of the Rings will return in a new film, titled The Hunt for Gollum
From the title, it is expected that the film will explore J.R.R. Tolkien’s storyline from the book The Fellowship of the Ring involving Gollum and Aragorn. Gandalf the Grey tasks Aragorn with the challenging job of finding Gollum in the Middle-earth.
Andy Serkis’ The Hunt For Gollum Could Bring...
Andy Serkis’ Gollum from The Lord of the Rings will return in a new film, titled The Hunt for Gollum
From the title, it is expected that the film will explore J.R.R. Tolkien’s storyline from the book The Fellowship of the Ring involving Gollum and Aragorn. Gandalf the Grey tasks Aragorn with the challenging job of finding Gollum in the Middle-earth.
Andy Serkis’ The Hunt For Gollum Could Bring...
- 5/10/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
WB’s live-service video game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was one of the most anticipated video games of the year. However, upon its release, the game did not quite meet the expectations of the fans, though the idea sounds quite intriguing on paper, it could not be executed properly. This is quite surprising because the game is developed by Rocksteady Studios, the same studio that developed the Batman: Arkham trilogy.
A still from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Credits: Steam
To add to the game’s disappointment, it has mixed reviews on Steam, coming directly from DC fans, where they voice their annoyance at the performance of the live service game not matching Batman: Arkham Universe. David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery has come forward to express the disappointing figures that the game has generated.
David Zaslav Criticizes Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Over...
A still from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Credits: Steam
To add to the game’s disappointment, it has mixed reviews on Steam, coming directly from DC fans, where they voice their annoyance at the performance of the live service game not matching Batman: Arkham Universe. David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery has come forward to express the disappointing figures that the game has generated.
David Zaslav Criticizes Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Over...
- 5/10/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has absolutely stumbled upon the expectations of the fans. This title from Rocksteady Studios, which also made the legendary Batman Arkham series, was one of the most highly anticipated titles from the franchise.
However, with an auto-completion bug and being infested with several server issues, the game only scored 60 (consoles) and 63 (PC) on Metacritic. Players didn’t take the game in a good manner either. And due to this huge failure, this game has also caused a huge revenue loss.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Resulted in $200 Million Revenue Loss
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a big blow for Warner Bros.
During the Q1 earnings report of the Studios division, David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, stated that after the release of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the company has faced a revenue loss of a staggering $200 million. The...
However, with an auto-completion bug and being infested with several server issues, the game only scored 60 (consoles) and 63 (PC) on Metacritic. Players didn’t take the game in a good manner either. And due to this huge failure, this game has also caused a huge revenue loss.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Resulted in $200 Million Revenue Loss
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a big blow for Warner Bros.
During the Q1 earnings report of the Studios division, David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, stated that after the release of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the company has faced a revenue loss of a staggering $200 million. The...
- 5/10/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
Andy Serkis is returning to the 'Lord of The Rings' franchise to star in and direct a new movie based around his character Gollum.The actor is stepping behind the camera to take charge of 'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' - the first of several new films in the series being planned by Warner Bros. - with the original trilogy's director Peter Jackson set to be involved in the production alongside his longtime writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens who will pen the screenplay.Andy said in a statement: "Yesssss, Precious. The time has come once more to venture into the unknown with my dear friends, the extraordinary and incomparable guardians of Middle-earth Peter, Fran and Philippa. "With Mike and Pam [Warner Bros chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy], and the Warner Bros team on the quest as well, alongside [special effects company] Weta and our film making family in New Zealand,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
As wonderful as X-Men ’97 has been, even the most devoted Marvel Zombie has to admit that the gold standard of superhero animation remains Batman: The Animated Series. Created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, the show told some of the all-time greatest stories about the Dark Knight, and even launched an ongoing universe with Justice League, Batman Beyond, and Static Shock.
So when Warner Bros. announced Batman: Caped Crusader from Timm, fans took notice, especially with J.J. Abrams and The Batman director Matt Reeves on board as producers. Despite a near disaster when Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav declined to distribute the completed series, as is his wont, the show found a home on Amazon Prime Video.
Even better, we now know when the series is premiering on the streamer: Aug. 1. We also have our first look at the characters and setting of Batman: The Caped Crusader, which blends...
So when Warner Bros. announced Batman: Caped Crusader from Timm, fans took notice, especially with J.J. Abrams and The Batman director Matt Reeves on board as producers. Despite a near disaster when Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav declined to distribute the completed series, as is his wont, the show found a home on Amazon Prime Video.
Even better, we now know when the series is premiering on the streamer: Aug. 1. We also have our first look at the characters and setting of Batman: The Caped Crusader, which blends...
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Willy Wonka, the eccentric founder of the Wonka Chocolate Factory from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, has been played by Gene Wilder, Johnny Depp and Timothée Chalamet on the big screen.
He’s now set to come to the small-screen in a much different way.
Deadline understands that Netflix is preparing a reality competition series based on the Roald Dahl story. This comes after the streamer acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021.
The expansive project is the latest example of a burgeoning trend in the unscripted market in the U.S. – The Bake-Off.
We hear that Netflix went out to a number of production companies, believed to include American Idol producer Fremantle, Wall to Wall, the British production company behind Who Do You Think You Are?, Nobody’s Hero, the production company behind Netflix’s Bullsh*t: The Game Show and Snack vs. Chef, and The Garden, which was...
He’s now set to come to the small-screen in a much different way.
Deadline understands that Netflix is preparing a reality competition series based on the Roald Dahl story. This comes after the streamer acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021.
The expansive project is the latest example of a burgeoning trend in the unscripted market in the U.S. – The Bake-Off.
We hear that Netflix went out to a number of production companies, believed to include American Idol producer Fremantle, Wall to Wall, the British production company behind Who Do You Think You Are?, Nobody’s Hero, the production company behind Netflix’s Bullsh*t: The Game Show and Snack vs. Chef, and The Garden, which was...
- 5/9/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Consolidation is coming to the streaming industry. Bloomberg has reported that Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery will join forces to offer a super-sized streaming bundle that will include Max, Disney+, and Hulu.
The bundle will go on sale over the summer. Buyers will be able to choose between the ad-free and ad-supported tiers for each of the services. The two media corporations behind the bundle have not revealed a price tag for it yet. If it’s anything like the preexisting Disney Bundle, it will offer savings compared to the combined prices of the included subscriptions.
The reveal of the upcoming offering comes days after Disney announced it would bring some ESPN content to Disney+. ESPN’s status within the upcoming bundle is unclear, but Bloomberg noted that Disney, Warner Bros, and Fox are planning to launch a sports-focused streaming service “later this year.”
Consolidation is currently the name of...
The bundle will go on sale over the summer. Buyers will be able to choose between the ad-free and ad-supported tiers for each of the services. The two media corporations behind the bundle have not revealed a price tag for it yet. If it’s anything like the preexisting Disney Bundle, it will offer savings compared to the combined prices of the included subscriptions.
The reveal of the upcoming offering comes days after Disney announced it would bring some ESPN content to Disney+. ESPN’s status within the upcoming bundle is unclear, but Bloomberg noted that Disney, Warner Bros, and Fox are planning to launch a sports-focused streaming service “later this year.”
Consolidation is currently the name of...
- 5/9/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
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