Julia Garner already has two upcoming horror roles, so how about one more for good measure? THR reports that Garner is the latest actor to join Zach Cregger‘s “Barbarian” follow-up “Weapons” at New Line. Garner will star opposite the previously announced Josh Brolin, with shooting starting in Atlanta next month.
Read More: ‘Weapons’: Josh Brolin In Talks To Replace Pedro Pascal In Zach Cregger’s ‘Barbarian’ Follow-Up
Cregger’s sophomore feature remains shrouded in secrecy despite Brolin joining the cast in February.
Continue reading ‘Weapons’: Julia Garner Joins Josh Brolin On Zach Cregger’s Upcoming Horror Epic at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘Weapons’: Josh Brolin In Talks To Replace Pedro Pascal In Zach Cregger’s ‘Barbarian’ Follow-Up
Cregger’s sophomore feature remains shrouded in secrecy despite Brolin joining the cast in February.
Continue reading ‘Weapons’: Julia Garner Joins Josh Brolin On Zach Cregger’s Upcoming Horror Epic at The Playlist.
- 4/25/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Last year, New Line Cinema went all-in on a partnership with Barbarian (watch it Here) writer/director Zach Cregger and the film’s producers at BoulderLight Pictures. New Line came out the winner in a bidding war over Cregger’s next film, a mysterious horror project called Weapons. They signed a first look deal with BoulderLight Pictures, tasking the company with developing high concept genre projects for them. And they gave a greenlight to the thriller Companion, produced by BoulderLight and Cregger. Last May, it was announced that Pedro Pascal of The Last of Us had signed on to star in Weapons – but Pascal had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with his Marvel movie Fantastic Four, so he has since been replaced by Dune, Avengers: Infinity War, and No Country for Old Men star Josh Brolin. Now The Hollywood Reporter has shared the news that Brolin is being...
- 4/25/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Julia Garner has joined Josh Brolin on Weapons, the new film from the director of Barbarian, Zach Cregger.
Julia Garner has been announced as the leading name in the ensemble for Zach Cregger’s soon-to-shoot horror project, Weapons.
We first learned about the film around a year ago when it became the subject of a heated bidding war. Cregger was coming of the back of 2022’s Barbarian, one of the buzziest horror films of that year. Barbarian didn’t just announce an exciting new voice in the horror genre, it also performed commercially earning $45m worldwide, amounting to around ten times its production budget.
With horror being seen as one of the only remaining genres to reliably pull audiences into cinemas, the success of Cregger’s film saw several studios keen to secure his future services. New Line CInema duly won out and around a year ago, the filmmaker’s next feature was announced.
Julia Garner has been announced as the leading name in the ensemble for Zach Cregger’s soon-to-shoot horror project, Weapons.
We first learned about the film around a year ago when it became the subject of a heated bidding war. Cregger was coming of the back of 2022’s Barbarian, one of the buzziest horror films of that year. Barbarian didn’t just announce an exciting new voice in the horror genre, it also performed commercially earning $45m worldwide, amounting to around ten times its production budget.
With horror being seen as one of the only remaining genres to reliably pull audiences into cinemas, the success of Cregger’s film saw several studios keen to secure his future services. New Line CInema duly won out and around a year ago, the filmmaker’s next feature was announced.
- 4/25/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
In addition to Leigh Whannell’s upcoming Universal Monsters movie Wolf Man, Julia Garner (The Royal Hotel) has also joined the cast of Weapons, THR has announced tonight.
Weapons is the new horror movie from New Line Cinema and director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), with Julia Garner joining the previously announced Josh Brolin (Dune 2).
The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, who will also produce alongside his Barbarian producing team: Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures. Vertigo’s Miri Yoon also produces.
The Hollywood Reporter teases, “Plot details for Weapons are being kept holstered but it is described as a multi and inter-related story horror epic that tonally is in the vein of Magnolia, the 1999 actor-crammed showcase from filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.”
Cregger was a founding member and writer for the New York comedy troupe “The Whitest Kids U’Know,” which he...
Weapons is the new horror movie from New Line Cinema and director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), with Julia Garner joining the previously announced Josh Brolin (Dune 2).
The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, who will also produce alongside his Barbarian producing team: Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures. Vertigo’s Miri Yoon also produces.
The Hollywood Reporter teases, “Plot details for Weapons are being kept holstered but it is described as a multi and inter-related story horror epic that tonally is in the vein of Magnolia, the 1999 actor-crammed showcase from filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.”
Cregger was a founding member and writer for the New York comedy troupe “The Whitest Kids U’Know,” which he...
- 4/25/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Julia Garner, emerging quickly as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand talents, has nabbed the starring role in Weapons, the New Line horror movie from Barbarian filmmaker Zach Cregger.
Garner will star opposite Josh Brolin in the feature, which is due to begin shooting in mid-May in Atlanta.
Cregger wrote the top secret script for Weapons, which is described as an interrelated, multistory horror epic that tonally is in the vein of Magnolia, the 1999 actor-crammed showcase from filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.
The project is also a reunion of the Barbarian producing team. Cregger is producing along with Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures. Vertigo’s Miri Yoon also produces.
Garner gained notice for her three-time Emmy-winning turn in Netflix’s acclaimed crime drama Ozark. Since wrapping that up, she has been on a tear about nabbing big-studio gigs, in the process of becoming...
Garner will star opposite Josh Brolin in the feature, which is due to begin shooting in mid-May in Atlanta.
Cregger wrote the top secret script for Weapons, which is described as an interrelated, multistory horror epic that tonally is in the vein of Magnolia, the 1999 actor-crammed showcase from filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.
The project is also a reunion of the Barbarian producing team. Cregger is producing along with Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures. Vertigo’s Miri Yoon also produces.
Garner gained notice for her three-time Emmy-winning turn in Netflix’s acclaimed crime drama Ozark. Since wrapping that up, she has been on a tear about nabbing big-studio gigs, in the process of becoming...
- 4/24/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Three-time Emmy winner Julia Garner is boarding New Line’s Weapons opposite Josh Brolin. The pic comes from writer-director Zach Cregger. who made the 2022 New Regency horror film Barbarian.
Barbarian, released via 20th Century Studios, opened at No. 1 after pulling in a 93% Rotten Tomatoes critics score. The pic grossed 10 times its production budget of $4.5 million totaling more than $45M worldwide.
Garner won three Supporting Actress Drama Emmys for her turn as Ruth Langmore in the Netflix series Ozark. She is currently in production opposite Christopher Abbott on Blumhouse/Universal’s Wolf Man from filmmaker Leigh Whannell. Garner also stars in Paramount’s upcoming psychological thriller Apartment 7A.
Deadline recently scooped that she was joining the cast of Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four as the iconic comic book character Silver Surfer opposite Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Her other feature credits count Bleecker Street’s The Assistant, Neon...
Barbarian, released via 20th Century Studios, opened at No. 1 after pulling in a 93% Rotten Tomatoes critics score. The pic grossed 10 times its production budget of $4.5 million totaling more than $45M worldwide.
Garner won three Supporting Actress Drama Emmys for her turn as Ruth Langmore in the Netflix series Ozark. She is currently in production opposite Christopher Abbott on Blumhouse/Universal’s Wolf Man from filmmaker Leigh Whannell. Garner also stars in Paramount’s upcoming psychological thriller Apartment 7A.
Deadline recently scooped that she was joining the cast of Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four as the iconic comic book character Silver Surfer opposite Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Her other feature credits count Bleecker Street’s The Assistant, Neon...
- 4/24/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
From New Line Cinema and producer Zach Cregger (Director: Barbarian) comes the upcoming sci-fi/horror movie Companion, which has officially received its “R” rating this week.
Companion has been rated “R” by the MPA for…
“Strong violence, sexual content, and language throughout.”
The film’s cast includes Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets,” The Boogeyman) alongside Rupert Friend (Separation), Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows”), Lukas Gage (“You”), Megan Suri (It Lives Inside), and Jack Quaid (Scream, “The Boys”).
Described as a sci-fi/horror movie, Companion will mark the directorial debut of Drew Hancock, who also wrote the script. At this time, plot details are under wraps.
In other words, we have no idea what to expect from this one. Stay tuned for more.
BoulderLight’s Raphael Margules and J.D. Lifshitz will also produce along with Vertigo’s Roy Lee. BoulderLight’s Tracy Rosenblum and Vertigo’s Andrew Childs will exec produce.
Companion has been rated “R” by the MPA for…
“Strong violence, sexual content, and language throughout.”
The film’s cast includes Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets,” The Boogeyman) alongside Rupert Friend (Separation), Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows”), Lukas Gage (“You”), Megan Suri (It Lives Inside), and Jack Quaid (Scream, “The Boys”).
Described as a sci-fi/horror movie, Companion will mark the directorial debut of Drew Hancock, who also wrote the script. At this time, plot details are under wraps.
In other words, we have no idea what to expect from this one. Stay tuned for more.
BoulderLight’s Raphael Margules and J.D. Lifshitz will also produce along with Vertigo’s Roy Lee. BoulderLight’s Tracy Rosenblum and Vertigo’s Andrew Childs will exec produce.
- 4/24/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Tribeca Film Festival 2024, presented by Okx, today announced its full lineup of feature narrative, documentary, and animated films. This year’s Festival, which takes place June 5-16 in New York City showcases the best emerging talent from across the globe alongside established names.
Of particular note to horror fans, Tribeca Midnight is the “surprising, shocking, frightening, and thrilling” destination for the best in horror and more for late night audiences. Look for buzzy titles like The Devil’s Bath, from filmmakers Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala. But the horror extends beyond the Midnight section, including the premiere of Amfad: All My Friends Are Dead.
Read on for the genre titles scheduled to premiere at Tribeca:
Spotlight Narrative
A launching pad for the most buzzworthy new films, Tribeca’s Spotlight section brings audiences anticipated premieres from acclaimed filmmakers and star performers.
The Damned, – World Premiere. When a ship sinks near her isolated fishing post,...
Of particular note to horror fans, Tribeca Midnight is the “surprising, shocking, frightening, and thrilling” destination for the best in horror and more for late night audiences. Look for buzzy titles like The Devil’s Bath, from filmmakers Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala. But the horror extends beyond the Midnight section, including the premiere of Amfad: All My Friends Are Dead.
Read on for the genre titles scheduled to premiere at Tribeca:
Spotlight Narrative
A launching pad for the most buzzworthy new films, Tribeca’s Spotlight section brings audiences anticipated premieres from acclaimed filmmakers and star performers.
The Damned, – World Premiere. When a ship sinks near her isolated fishing post,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Josh Brolin has had an interesting career over the years. His breakthrough role came with the 1985 adventure comedy film Goonies. In the 2000s, he gained prominence playing significant roles in acclaimed films such as No Country For Old Men and Milk. The 2010s was a great decade for Brolin as he tasted huge commercial success with the last two Avengers films and Deadpool 2.
Josh Brolin in 2008’s Milk
He played iconic comic book characters Thanos and Cable in the two films. However, he had already dipped into the comic book world with DC’s 2010 film Jonah Hex. The film is considered one of the worst superhero films ever made and Brolin is still taking the blame for the disastrous results of the film and continues to criticize its quality.
Josh Brolin Won’t Stop Criticizing Jonah Hex Cause It’s a ‘Shi**y’ Film
Josh Brolin absolutely hates Jonah Hex...
Josh Brolin in 2008’s Milk
He played iconic comic book characters Thanos and Cable in the two films. However, he had already dipped into the comic book world with DC’s 2010 film Jonah Hex. The film is considered one of the worst superhero films ever made and Brolin is still taking the blame for the disastrous results of the film and continues to criticize its quality.
Josh Brolin Won’t Stop Criticizing Jonah Hex Cause It’s a ‘Shi**y’ Film
Josh Brolin absolutely hates Jonah Hex...
- 2/29/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
The Dark Knight is one of those films that does not just stand out in the genre that it exists in but also stands out among films in general. So it is no wonder that the film has inspired countless actors to take a shot in the industry. Timothée Chalamet is one such actor, whose love for acting came from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
The Dark Knight (2008) dir. Christopher Nolan
Ever since it was revealed that the Wonka alum became an actor thanks to The Dark Knight, fans have been casting the actor in one key role that is instrumental to the Batman mythos. Fans believe that the actor would be perfect for the role of Batman’s first protege: Dick Grayson.
Suggested“Why is he fighting like Nightwing?”: DC Fans Claim Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight Copied Dick Grayson’s Escrima Stick Fighting Style Timothée Chalamet...
The Dark Knight (2008) dir. Christopher Nolan
Ever since it was revealed that the Wonka alum became an actor thanks to The Dark Knight, fans have been casting the actor in one key role that is instrumental to the Batman mythos. Fans believe that the actor would be perfect for the role of Batman’s first protege: Dick Grayson.
Suggested“Why is he fighting like Nightwing?”: DC Fans Claim Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight Copied Dick Grayson’s Escrima Stick Fighting Style Timothée Chalamet...
- 2/25/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
If Renate Reinsve hadn’t been offered the lead in Joachim Trier’s 2021 feature The Worst Person in the World, she was planning to quit acting and become a carpenter. After years of frustration with the roles being offered her in Norway, Reinsve had decided to try out Plan B: Learn woodworking and set up a carpentry school for young girls and women.
“I had just finished renovating my house,” Reinsve recalls, “and I really loved it, doing things with my hands, making something physical and real. So I thought: Maybe this is what I should be doing.”
But that call from Trier put Plan A back on the table. The Worst Person in the World, which Reinsve describes as an “anti-romantic romantic comedy,” premiered in Cannes and was an instant breakout. Reinsve’s performance as Julie, a funny and flawed, charming, chaotic and profoundly relatable 30-something who tumbles through jobs and relationships,...
“I had just finished renovating my house,” Reinsve recalls, “and I really loved it, doing things with my hands, making something physical and real. So I thought: Maybe this is what I should be doing.”
But that call from Trier put Plan A back on the table. The Worst Person in the World, which Reinsve describes as an “anti-romantic romantic comedy,” premiered in Cannes and was an instant breakout. Reinsve’s performance as Julie, a funny and flawed, charming, chaotic and profoundly relatable 30-something who tumbles through jobs and relationships,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With Pedro Pascal now shooting “Fantastic Four” this summer, Zach Cregger needs a new leading man for the follow-up to his 2022 horror hit “Barbarian.” Well, Cregger may have found him. THR reports that John Brolin is in final talks to star in “Weapons,” one of the buzziest genre films in Hollywood right now.
Read More: ‘Weapons’: New Line Announces New Deal For ‘Barbarian’ Filmmaker Zach Cregger’s Next Horror Feature
If Brolin signs on, he’ll star in a sprawling, multistory horror epic that insiders who have read Cregger’s script say is similar in structure to the 1999 P.T.
Continue reading ‘Weapons’: John Brolin In Talks To Replace Pedro Pascal In Zach Cregger’s ‘Barbarian’ Follow-Up at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘Weapons’: New Line Announces New Deal For ‘Barbarian’ Filmmaker Zach Cregger’s Next Horror Feature
If Brolin signs on, he’ll star in a sprawling, multistory horror epic that insiders who have read Cregger’s script say is similar in structure to the 1999 P.T.
Continue reading ‘Weapons’: John Brolin In Talks To Replace Pedro Pascal In Zach Cregger’s ‘Barbarian’ Follow-Up at The Playlist.
- 2/22/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
The Goonies star Josh Brolin is reportedly in negotiations to take the title role vacated by Pedro Pascal in Cregger’s ‘multi-story horror epic’.
Last year, we saw a furious bidding war between several studios vying to secure Weapons, Zach Cregger’s next film. Following the breakout success of 2022’s Barbarian, there was plenty of interest in Cregger’s follow-up project. That’s partly because the last couple of years have seen some big moves in the horror space, with each studio looking to secure popular filmmakers to work in a genre that continues to flourish, even as other types of films face a less certain future.
In the end, New Line Cinema secured Cregger’s services and it seems like the filmmaker is getting carte blanche to make whatever he wants to, with Weapons being described as a ‘multi-story horror epic’ in the expansive style of Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia.
Last year, we saw a furious bidding war between several studios vying to secure Weapons, Zach Cregger’s next film. Following the breakout success of 2022’s Barbarian, there was plenty of interest in Cregger’s follow-up project. That’s partly because the last couple of years have seen some big moves in the horror space, with each studio looking to secure popular filmmakers to work in a genre that continues to flourish, even as other types of films face a less certain future.
In the end, New Line Cinema secured Cregger’s services and it seems like the filmmaker is getting carte blanche to make whatever he wants to, with Weapons being described as a ‘multi-story horror epic’ in the expansive style of Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia.
- 2/22/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Up next from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) is New Line Cinema’s Weapons, and Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) had originally been attached to star. But Pascal’s busy schedule, which includes “The Last of Us” Season 2 and Marvel’s Fantastic Four, forced him to drop out of the project. THR reports today that Josh Brolin (Dune 2) is now in talks to star.
Brolin would take over the role Pascal had been set to play. Stay tuned.
Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in the World) is currently part of the Weapons cast.
The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, who will also produce alongside his Barbarian producing team: Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures. Vertigo’s Miri Yoon also produces.
The Hollywood Reporter teases, “Plot details for Weapons are being kept holstered but it is described as a...
Brolin would take over the role Pascal had been set to play. Stay tuned.
Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in the World) is currently part of the Weapons cast.
The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, who will also produce alongside his Barbarian producing team: Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures. Vertigo’s Miri Yoon also produces.
The Hollywood Reporter teases, “Plot details for Weapons are being kept holstered but it is described as a...
- 2/21/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Last year, New Line Cinema went all-in on a partnership with Barbarian (watch it Here) writer/director Zach Cregger and the film’s producers at BoulderLight Pictures. New Line came out the winner in a bidding war over Cregger’s next film, a mysterious horror project called Weapons. They signed a first look deal with BoulderLight Pictures, tasking the company with developing high concept genre projects for them. And they gave a greenlight to the thriller Companion, produced by BoulderLight and Cregger. Last May, it was announced that Pedro Pascal of The Last of Us had signed on to star in Weapons… and six months later, it was reported that Pascal was also in talks to play Reed Richards in Marvel’s new attempt at bringing the Fantastic Four to the big screen. Last month, a rumor started to circulate that the shooting schedules for Weapons and Fantastic Four were conflicting,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Josh Brolin is in negotiations to star in Weapons, the New Line horror thriller from Barbarian filmmaker Zach Cregger.
The feature is Cregger’s highly anticipated Barbarian follow-up and was to have shot last year but the dual writers and actors strikes caused the movie to push its initial fall 2023 start of production. That caused a conflict with the project’s previous star, Pedro Pascal, whose schedule ran up against his commitment to Fantastic Four, which is shooting this summer.
Cregger wrote the top secret script for Weapons, which is described as an interrelated, multistory horror epic that tonally is in the vein of Magnolia, the 1999 actor-crammed showcase from filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.
The project is also a reunion of the Barbarian producing team. Cregger is producing along with Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures. Vertigo’s Miri Yoon also produces.
If a deal makes,...
The feature is Cregger’s highly anticipated Barbarian follow-up and was to have shot last year but the dual writers and actors strikes caused the movie to push its initial fall 2023 start of production. That caused a conflict with the project’s previous star, Pedro Pascal, whose schedule ran up against his commitment to Fantastic Four, which is shooting this summer.
Cregger wrote the top secret script for Weapons, which is described as an interrelated, multistory horror epic that tonally is in the vein of Magnolia, the 1999 actor-crammed showcase from filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.
The project is also a reunion of the Barbarian producing team. Cregger is producing along with Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures. Vertigo’s Miri Yoon also produces.
If a deal makes,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After landing his second Oscar nomination on Tuesday morning for his starring turn in Alexander Payne’s dramedy The Holdovers, Paul Giamatti spoke with Deadline about the reasons horror is currently at top of mind for him, the filmmakers active in that genre today that he’d most like to work with, his viral In-n-Out moment following the Golden Globes, a missed opportunity to work with David Lynch, and more.
Speaking to the genre filmmakers he admires, Giamatti named Hereditary‘s Ari Aster and Nope‘s Jordan Peele, though he gave particular focus to Zach Cregger, who caught his attention with his 2022 breakout feature, Barbarian. “I thought that movie was really, really well done, and that’s kind of one of my favorite horror movies I’ve seen recently,” the actor said. “That movie really struck a chord with me, and it stuck with me.”
While out on the awards circuit,...
Speaking to the genre filmmakers he admires, Giamatti named Hereditary‘s Ari Aster and Nope‘s Jordan Peele, though he gave particular focus to Zach Cregger, who caught his attention with his 2022 breakout feature, Barbarian. “I thought that movie was really, really well done, and that’s kind of one of my favorite horror movies I’ve seen recently,” the actor said. “That movie really struck a chord with me, and it stuck with me.”
While out on the awards circuit,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Last year, New Line Cinema went all-in on a partnership with Barbarian (watch it Here) writer/director Zach Cregger and the film’s producers at BoulderLight Pictures. New Line came out the winner in a bidding war over Cregger’s next film, a mysterious horror project called Weapons. They signed a first look deal with BoulderLight Pictures, tasking the company with developing high concept genre projects for them. And they gave a greenlight to the thriller Companion, produced by BoulderLight and Cregger. In May, it was announced that Pedro Pascal of The Last of Us had signed on to star in Weapons… and six months later, it was reported that Pascal was also in talks to play Reed Richards in Marvel’s new attempt at bringing the Fantastic Four to the big screen. According to entertainment industry scooper Jeff Sneider, the shooting schedules for those projects are now conflicting, so...
- 1/12/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Up next from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) is New Line Cinema’s Weapons, and Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) had been attached to star. Until this week, that is.
Jeff Sneider reports in his newsletter The Insneider that Pedro Pascal has exited Cregger’s Weapons, reportedly “forced to drop out” of the project “due to his busy schedule.”
Pascal is getting set to begin filming on Season 2 of HBO’s “The Last of Us,” and his busy schedule at the moment also includes the just announced movie The Mandalorian & Grogu.
Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in the World) is currently part of the Weapons cast.
Moving full speed ahead toward a theatrical release, production is anticipated to commence this year. The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, who will also produce alongside his Barbarian producing team: Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures.
Jeff Sneider reports in his newsletter The Insneider that Pedro Pascal has exited Cregger’s Weapons, reportedly “forced to drop out” of the project “due to his busy schedule.”
Pascal is getting set to begin filming on Season 2 of HBO’s “The Last of Us,” and his busy schedule at the moment also includes the just announced movie The Mandalorian & Grogu.
Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in the World) is currently part of the Weapons cast.
Moving full speed ahead toward a theatrical release, production is anticipated to commence this year. The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, who will also produce alongside his Barbarian producing team: Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures.
- 1/11/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Pedro Pascal has reportedly left Zach Cregger’s next film Weapons as Marvel’s Fantastic Four is looking to start production in Q3.
Pedro Pascal might just be the busiest man in Hollywood. The 48-year-old actor is one of the most in demand leading men in La La Land currently. He’s currently busy with prep for The Last Of Us season 2 which begins filming in February.
Pascal appeared at the Golden Globes with his arm in a sling, but that will not hinder production on The Last Of Us season 2. People who have played the game might be able to figure out why…
He’s also rumoured to be starring in Marvel’s Fantastic Four movie as Reed Richards and will also appear in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 alongside Paul Mescal.
With so many big projects, something has to give. Jeff Sneider reports that Pascal has thus exited...
Pedro Pascal might just be the busiest man in Hollywood. The 48-year-old actor is one of the most in demand leading men in La La Land currently. He’s currently busy with prep for The Last Of Us season 2 which begins filming in February.
Pascal appeared at the Golden Globes with his arm in a sling, but that will not hinder production on The Last Of Us season 2. People who have played the game might be able to figure out why…
He’s also rumoured to be starring in Marvel’s Fantastic Four movie as Reed Richards and will also appear in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 alongside Paul Mescal.
With so many big projects, something has to give. Jeff Sneider reports that Pascal has thus exited...
- 1/11/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Now a week into the new year, Max is, like many of us, cleaning house. The streamer is ushering in a new month of library additions and new originals, and, like usual, we have to give to get.
While the streamer has lost a few titles already this month, including 2018’s “The Nun,” nearly all of Max’s departures will make their exit during the final week of the month, including “Birdman,” “Barbarian,” and more!
Before January comes to an end, check out The Streamable’s top picks of what to watch before they’re gone, and see the full list of what’s leaving Max throughout the rest of the month!
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Leaving Max in January 2024? “Barbarian” | Wednesday, Jan. 24
Georgina Campbell leads the horror-thriller as Tess, a young woman who books a rental home only to...
While the streamer has lost a few titles already this month, including 2018’s “The Nun,” nearly all of Max’s departures will make their exit during the final week of the month, including “Birdman,” “Barbarian,” and more!
Before January comes to an end, check out The Streamable’s top picks of what to watch before they’re gone, and see the full list of what’s leaving Max throughout the rest of the month!
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Leaving Max in January 2024? “Barbarian” | Wednesday, Jan. 24
Georgina Campbell leads the horror-thriller as Tess, a young woman who books a rental home only to...
- 1/10/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Deadline reports that Universal Pictures has made the first major Hollywood deal of 2024, pre-emptively purchasing the short story package Long Lost, which has the legendary Steven Spielberg attached to produce through his company Amblin Partners.
Long Lost is a 50 page short story written by Colin Bannon, who previously wrote and directed the 2009 comedy Love Conquers Paul. Bannon will be writing the screenplay adaptation of his story, which is said to be “in the vein of What Lies Beneath and Rosemary’s Baby“. The story centers on a recently married woman whose life is upended when her husband’s long-lost wife shockingly returns after she was believed to be dead, sparking fears that she’s hatching a sinister plan to reclaim what was once hers.
How does the maker of a little-seen indie from 15 years ago land a deal like this? Well, in addition to making Love Conquers Paul, Bannon has...
Long Lost is a 50 page short story written by Colin Bannon, who previously wrote and directed the 2009 comedy Love Conquers Paul. Bannon will be writing the screenplay adaptation of his story, which is said to be “in the vein of What Lies Beneath and Rosemary’s Baby“. The story centers on a recently married woman whose life is upended when her husband’s long-lost wife shockingly returns after she was believed to be dead, sparking fears that she’s hatching a sinister plan to reclaim what was once hers.
How does the maker of a little-seen indie from 15 years ago land a deal like this? Well, in addition to making Love Conquers Paul, Bannon has...
- 1/8/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: In the first major sale of the year, Universal has pre-emptively purchased the short story package Long Lost that comes with an attachment by Steven Spielberg, who’s aboard as a producer through his U-based Amblin banner.
The 50-page short story was written by Colin Bannon, who will write the script. His deal is in the low 7-figures range for story and to write the script, said sources. Pic will be produced by Spielberg’s Amblin Partners , Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon for Genre Pictures and Scott Glassgold and his Ground Control Entertainment.
As a screenwriter, Bannon has landed scripts on the Black List a record seven times, and he has sold the specs Ultra to Tri-Star Pictures and First Ascent to Netflix. Bannon’s psychological thriller Holdout is readying at Netflix with Elizabeth Moss attached to star and direct.
In the vein of What Lies Beneath and Rosemary’s Baby,...
The 50-page short story was written by Colin Bannon, who will write the script. His deal is in the low 7-figures range for story and to write the script, said sources. Pic will be produced by Spielberg’s Amblin Partners , Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon for Genre Pictures and Scott Glassgold and his Ground Control Entertainment.
As a screenwriter, Bannon has landed scripts on the Black List a record seven times, and he has sold the specs Ultra to Tri-Star Pictures and First Ascent to Netflix. Bannon’s psychological thriller Holdout is readying at Netflix with Elizabeth Moss attached to star and direct.
In the vein of What Lies Beneath and Rosemary’s Baby,...
- 1/6/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Something evil lurks in the basement in the first trailer for Alberto Corredor’s unsettling new horror film, Baghead.
We’ve had some stellar horror films in 2023, but it’s time to cast our eyes to the future. We’re already looking forward to Imaginary and Night Swim, but Alberto Corredor’s Baghead looks very intriguing indeed.
Take a look at the first Baghead trailer below.
Here’s the official synopsis:
“Following the death of her father, a young woman (Allen) inherits a run-down pub and discovers a dark secret within its basement – Baghead – a shapeshifting creature that will let you speak to lost loved ones, but not without consequence.”
Baghead comes from the producers of It and Barbarian and there is definitely a bit of Barbarian’s DNA present in the Baghead trailer. Something rather evil was lurking in the bowels of a house in Zach Cregger’s hit horror as well.
We’ve had some stellar horror films in 2023, but it’s time to cast our eyes to the future. We’re already looking forward to Imaginary and Night Swim, but Alberto Corredor’s Baghead looks very intriguing indeed.
Take a look at the first Baghead trailer below.
Here’s the official synopsis:
“Following the death of her father, a young woman (Allen) inherits a run-down pub and discovers a dark secret within its basement – Baghead – a shapeshifting creature that will let you speak to lost loved ones, but not without consequence.”
Baghead comes from the producers of It and Barbarian and there is definitely a bit of Barbarian’s DNA present in the Baghead trailer. Something rather evil was lurking in the bowels of a house in Zach Cregger’s hit horror as well.
- 12/6/2023
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
‘Fantastic Four’ is currently the most talked-about upcoming MCU film when it comes to rumors about potential castings. Casting Marvel’s first family is no small feat, and many names were considered for the lead roles.
Now, it appears that the speculation surrounding the casting of Reed Richards has concluded, with reports suggesting that Pedro Pascal has officially taken on the role. Pascal, amidst a packed schedule with the ‘Gladiator’ sequel, Season 2 of ‘The Last of Us,’ and Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ in 2024, initially faced uncertainty about fitting in a Marvel shoot next year. However, recent developments, possibly linked to strikes, have created a scheduling window, and the details are being worked out before the holiday break.
Just a quick reminder: Jake Gyllenhaal and Adam Driver were primary considerations for the role, but their high costs, as noted by Jeff Sneider, led the ‘Fantastic Four’ team to opt for a...
Now, it appears that the speculation surrounding the casting of Reed Richards has concluded, with reports suggesting that Pedro Pascal has officially taken on the role. Pascal, amidst a packed schedule with the ‘Gladiator’ sequel, Season 2 of ‘The Last of Us,’ and Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ in 2024, initially faced uncertainty about fitting in a Marvel shoot next year. However, recent developments, possibly linked to strikes, have created a scheduling window, and the details are being worked out before the holiday break.
Just a quick reminder: Jake Gyllenhaal and Adam Driver were primary considerations for the role, but their high costs, as noted by Jeff Sneider, led the ‘Fantastic Four’ team to opt for a...
- 11/16/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Fantastic Four’ is currently the hottest upcoming MCU movie regarding rumors about potential castings. Casting Marvel’s first family is not easy, and there were plenty of names thrown around regarding the leads.
Now it seems that the story regarding casting Reed Richards has come to an end, with Pedro Pascal reportedly signing up for the role. Pedro Pascal is a busy guy! He’s got the ‘Gladiator’ sequel and Season 2 of ‘The Last of Us’ lined up, along with Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ in 2024. Originally, it wasn’t clear if he could squeeze in a Marvel shoot next year due to his packed schedule. However, recent developments, possibly related to strikes, have opened up a window, and they’re figuring out the details before the holiday break.
Just a reminder: Jake Gyllenhaal and Adam Driver were mainly considered for the role, but both were too expensive, according to Jeff Sneider...
Now it seems that the story regarding casting Reed Richards has come to an end, with Pedro Pascal reportedly signing up for the role. Pedro Pascal is a busy guy! He’s got the ‘Gladiator’ sequel and Season 2 of ‘The Last of Us’ lined up, along with Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ in 2024. Originally, it wasn’t clear if he could squeeze in a Marvel shoot next year due to his packed schedule. However, recent developments, possibly related to strikes, have opened up a window, and they’re figuring out the details before the holiday break.
Just a reminder: Jake Gyllenhaal and Adam Driver were mainly considered for the role, but both were too expensive, according to Jeff Sneider...
- 11/16/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Pedro Pascal is set to lead Marvel’s Fantastic Four – and there’s a strong ensemble cast should these rumours prove to be accurate.
Marvel Studios sits in the eye of a rumour whirlwind at the moment, following months of internal turbulence that we covered here.
Externally, while the strikes have been disruptive, they’ve also given the studio the opportunity to reconfigure some of its upcoming projects. The general consensus following the release of The Marvels is that the company is in some sort of terminal decline, but it has yet to play the strongest cards in its hand. Those being movies based on iconic and beloved properties X-Men and Fantastic Four.
As far as the latter goes, casting rumours have emerged via reporter Jeff Sneider, who offers a few details on who will be playing Marvel’s ‘First Family’ – and even a little inside news on how the process worked.
Marvel Studios sits in the eye of a rumour whirlwind at the moment, following months of internal turbulence that we covered here.
Externally, while the strikes have been disruptive, they’ve also given the studio the opportunity to reconfigure some of its upcoming projects. The general consensus following the release of The Marvels is that the company is in some sort of terminal decline, but it has yet to play the strongest cards in its hand. Those being movies based on iconic and beloved properties X-Men and Fantastic Four.
As far as the latter goes, casting rumours have emerged via reporter Jeff Sneider, who offers a few details on who will be playing Marvel’s ‘First Family’ – and even a little inside news on how the process worked.
- 11/16/2023
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Is there a corner of pop culture that Pedro Pascal won't stake a claim on? The man who is Mando in The Mandalorian and Joel in The Last Of Us has plenty of genre cred (let's not forget his small but lethally memorable role in Game Of Thrones), but it appears he's closing in on another big chunk of the entertainment sphere. According to SlashFilm, confirming :a[a tip from Daniel Richtman]{href='https://twitter.com/DanielRPK/status/1724880789165281528' }, Pascal is in talks to play Reed Richards, Aka Mr. Fantastic, the main man behind the Fantastic Four.
While the likes of Deadline and others caution that a deal is far from done, these things usually only get reported like this when it's much more of a possibility. Part of the issue to be figured out is the busy actor's full schedule, including finishing work on Gladiator 2, filming the next season of The Last Of Us...
While the likes of Deadline and others caution that a deal is far from done, these things usually only get reported like this when it's much more of a possibility. Part of the issue to be figured out is the busy actor's full schedule, including finishing work on Gladiator 2, filming the next season of The Last Of Us...
- 11/16/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Exclusive: The book-to-movie market that has been spotty with two strikes hobbling the business is seeing an uptick that will lead to a few strong deals before the holiday. It could presage a boom market if the optimism from the latest labor talks lead to a deal and resumption of business.
One big deal just closed at Universal, for an action thriller based on the unpublished 43-page short story Run For Your Life. The story is about a groom marked for death on his wedding day, and the studio is at the altar with a pre-emptive purchase that has Safe House scribe and Designated Survivor creator David Guggenheim attached to write and Sam Hargrave in talks to direct. Latter helmed the Chris Hemsworth action films Extraction and its sequel for Netflix and Agbo; Hargrave will next direct another high-action thriller, Stay Frosty, for Warner Bros with Dark Horse Entertainment.
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One big deal just closed at Universal, for an action thriller based on the unpublished 43-page short story Run For Your Life. The story is about a groom marked for death on his wedding day, and the studio is at the altar with a pre-emptive purchase that has Safe House scribe and Designated Survivor creator David Guggenheim attached to write and Sam Hargrave in talks to direct. Latter helmed the Chris Hemsworth action films Extraction and its sequel for Netflix and Agbo; Hargrave will next direct another high-action thriller, Stay Frosty, for Warner Bros with Dark Horse Entertainment.
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- 10/30/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Writer/director Zach Cregger’s horror film Barbarian (watch it Here) was a financial success when it was released last year, and it also received a lot of positive word-of-mouth. New Line Cinema was so impressed by it, they forked over $38 million to pick up Cregger’s mysterious new horror project, Weapons. (Beating out Jordan Peele and Universal in the bidding war.) New Line then signed a first look deal with BoulderLight Pictures, the production company behind Barbarian. They have since set up two other projects, a sci-fi thriller called Companion and a haunted house movie called Occupant, that Cregger will be producing. But while the filmmakers move on to other ideas, Barbarian does still has life in it. Our friends at Bloody Disgusting report that a Barbarian video game is now in the works!
The Barbarian video game is a collaboration between New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 Entertainment – a...
The Barbarian video game is a collaboration between New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 Entertainment – a...
- 10/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
“Barbarian,” Zach Cregger’s 2022 horror hit, is getting the video game treatment, with a single-player “all-new narrative experience” being developed for consoles and PC.
Diversion3 Entertainment, the studio behind horror video game adaptations for “Friday the 13th” and “Evil Dead,” is leading development on the “Barbarian” game, in association with New Regency Pictures. The game will be based on the “characters and creatures” of the movie.
Starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård and Justin Long, “Barbarian” follows a young woman who books a rental home in a bad part of town, only to find a man already staying there. Convinced that the nearby hotels are all booked up due to a local conference, and because it’s late at night, she decides to share the rental with the stranger, against her better judgment. Soon, she discovers there is a lot more to worry about than an unfamiliar housemate.
A release date...
Diversion3 Entertainment, the studio behind horror video game adaptations for “Friday the 13th” and “Evil Dead,” is leading development on the “Barbarian” game, in association with New Regency Pictures. The game will be based on the “characters and creatures” of the movie.
Starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård and Justin Long, “Barbarian” follows a young woman who books a rental home in a bad part of town, only to find a man already staying there. Convinced that the nearby hotels are all booked up due to a local conference, and because it’s late at night, she decides to share the rental with the stranger, against her better judgment. Soon, she discovers there is a lot more to worry about than an unfamiliar housemate.
A release date...
- 10/27/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Zach Cregger‘s hit Barbarian is the latest horror movie to get a video game adaptation for PC and consoles, courtesy of New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 Entertainment. Bloody Disgusting has the exclusive scoop on the upcoming video game this afternoon.
Diversion3 Entertainment will lead the creative team adapting Barbarian in video game form. Having Diversion3 Entertainment on board is a big deal right off the bat, as the company previously worked on both Friday the 13th: The Game and Evil Dead: The Game.
“We’re very excited to work with the team at New Regency to expand on the settings, characters, and creatures of Barbarian,” said Tim Hesse, Executive Producer of Diversion3 Entertainment. “The film did a magnificent job of not only scaring audiences with its unexpected and horrifying twists and turns, but also in establishing strong characters thrown into terrifying situations.
“We look forward to exploring these themes further in the game.
Diversion3 Entertainment will lead the creative team adapting Barbarian in video game form. Having Diversion3 Entertainment on board is a big deal right off the bat, as the company previously worked on both Friday the 13th: The Game and Evil Dead: The Game.
“We’re very excited to work with the team at New Regency to expand on the settings, characters, and creatures of Barbarian,” said Tim Hesse, Executive Producer of Diversion3 Entertainment. “The film did a magnificent job of not only scaring audiences with its unexpected and horrifying twists and turns, but also in establishing strong characters thrown into terrifying situations.
“We look forward to exploring these themes further in the game.
- 10/27/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stars: Jenny Tran, Alisha Soper, William Gabriel Grier, Aly Trasher, Eddy Acosta, Tim Simek, Rosanne Limeres, Patrick Joseph Rieger, Laura Buckles | Written by Jonathan Buchanan | Directed by Travis Greene
Opening his feature debut across a long stretch of road, director Travis Greene showcases the isolated location where the story will unfold. Arriving at the secluded desert home she rents out, Jessie (Jenny Tran) intends to clean up after the most recent guests, although those plans are cut short by an unwanted surprise.
After the success story of Zach Cregger’s Barbarian, AirBnB is given no time to rest from the worst-case scenarios depicted in the horror genre. Online influencer Sam (Alisha Soper) has booked a house for a weekend getaway, intending to share her breast cancer diagnosis with her boyfriend, Dwayne (William Gabriel Grier), and their friends Carrie (Aly Trasher) and Ricky (Eddy Acosta). These plans are interrupted when the...
Opening his feature debut across a long stretch of road, director Travis Greene showcases the isolated location where the story will unfold. Arriving at the secluded desert home she rents out, Jessie (Jenny Tran) intends to clean up after the most recent guests, although those plans are cut short by an unwanted surprise.
After the success story of Zach Cregger’s Barbarian, AirBnB is given no time to rest from the worst-case scenarios depicted in the horror genre. Online influencer Sam (Alisha Soper) has booked a house for a weekend getaway, intending to share her breast cancer diagnosis with her boyfriend, Dwayne (William Gabriel Grier), and their friends Carrie (Aly Trasher) and Ricky (Eddy Acosta). These plans are interrupted when the...
- 10/26/2023
- by James Rodrigues
- Nerdly
Clockwise from top left: Prey (20th Century Studios), Hellraiser (Spyglass Media Group), Titane (Neon), Parasite (Neon) Graphic: AVClub
Thrills and chills await movie buffs on Hulu, the streaming service that’s making its case to be synonymous with the horror genre. That’s especially this Huluween month, which has brought sadomasochists everywhere with Hellraiser 2022,...
Thrills and chills await movie buffs on Hulu, the streaming service that’s making its case to be synonymous with the horror genre. That’s especially this Huluween month, which has brought sadomasochists everywhere with Hellraiser 2022,...
- 10/13/2023
- by The A.V. Club
- avclub.com
New Regency Productions president of motion picture and television Michael Schaefer is departing after seven years, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The departure is said to be amicable, made in coordination with New Regency chairman and CEO, Yariv Milchan.
Schaefer has been with New Regency since 2016, and recently oversaw the low-budget hit Barbarian, which turned filmmaker Zach Cregger into a top name in horror. Other recent film titles under his watch included Deep Water, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, as well as filmmaker Robert Eggers The Northman, which starred Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, and Willem Dafoe. New Regency next has Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders due out Dec. 1, with the film starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, and Michael Shannon. Schaefer also produced Steve McQueen‘s Blitz, the World War II feature due out on Apple next year.
On the TV front, he has worked on the upcoming Donald Glover iteration of Mr.
The departure is said to be amicable, made in coordination with New Regency chairman and CEO, Yariv Milchan.
Schaefer has been with New Regency since 2016, and recently oversaw the low-budget hit Barbarian, which turned filmmaker Zach Cregger into a top name in horror. Other recent film titles under his watch included Deep Water, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, as well as filmmaker Robert Eggers The Northman, which starred Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, and Willem Dafoe. New Regency next has Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders due out Dec. 1, with the film starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, and Michael Shannon. Schaefer also produced Steve McQueen‘s Blitz, the World War II feature due out on Apple next year.
On the TV front, he has worked on the upcoming Donald Glover iteration of Mr.
- 10/12/2023
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Michael Schaefer, President of Motion Picture and Television of New Regency Productions, is exiting his post after seven years. We’re hearing this is an amicable decision between both parties and has been in the works for some time, coordinated with New Regency chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan. Schaefer will explore new opportunities as a producer across film and television.
At New Regency, Schaefer oversaw the production of films including Zach Cregger’s Barbarian, starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård and Justin Long; Deep Water, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas; Robert Eggers’ The Northman, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman and Willem Dafoe; and Bohemian Rhapsody, starring Rami Malek, which won four Oscars including Best Actor for Malek.
On the TV side, Schaefer executive produced New Regency’s upcoming Prime Video series Mr & Mrs. Smith starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine; the Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room starring Tom Holland,...
At New Regency, Schaefer oversaw the production of films including Zach Cregger’s Barbarian, starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård and Justin Long; Deep Water, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas; Robert Eggers’ The Northman, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman and Willem Dafoe; and Bohemian Rhapsody, starring Rami Malek, which won four Oscars including Best Actor for Malek.
On the TV side, Schaefer executive produced New Regency’s upcoming Prime Video series Mr & Mrs. Smith starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine; the Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room starring Tom Holland,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
If you look at Nahnatchka Khan's filmography, you won't see many titles suggesting she'd be a good fit for a bloody slasher movie. However, you will see plenty of titles that suggest she'd be ideal for a time traveling comedy about mothers and daughters, and how culture has shifted over the past 30 years. The fact that she can deliver a nasty slasher sequence in the new horror comedy "Totally Killer" will leave fans of her past work a little dizzy.
"Totally Killer" is built around one heck of a high concept pitch: What if a modern teen (Kieran Shipka), grieving the death of her murdered mother, goes back in time to the '80s to stop the killer's initial reign of terror, lower the body count, and ensure her mom's survival in the present? It's "Back to the Future" with a body count, leaning on '80s tropes without ever getting too nostalgic.
"Totally Killer" is built around one heck of a high concept pitch: What if a modern teen (Kieran Shipka), grieving the death of her murdered mother, goes back in time to the '80s to stop the killer's initial reign of terror, lower the body count, and ensure her mom's survival in the present? It's "Back to the Future" with a body count, leaning on '80s tropes without ever getting too nostalgic.
- 10/7/2023
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
Earlier this year, it was announced that New Line Cinema had come out the winner in a bidding war over the haunted house project Occupant, which would be based on a 39-page short story by new writer Victor Sweetser. Now that the writers strike has come to an end, The Hollywood Reporter has discovered that New Line Cinema and producer Zach Cregger, the writer/director of last year’s Barbarian (watch it Here), have found the writer who will flesh Sweetser’s story out into a screenplay: Blair Butler, a former writer and on-air personality for shows like Attack of the Show who has gone on to work on several genre films. Her previous writing credits include The Invitation (the vampire movie that starred Nathalie Emmanuel), Polaroid, and Hell Fest. Butler was also a producer on the Marvel-inspired TV series Helstrom.
The Occupant purchase was part of Cregger’s year-long winning streak.
The Occupant purchase was part of Cregger’s year-long winning streak.
- 10/6/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Earlier this year, New Line Cinema acquired the rights to a short horror story titled The Occupant, and THR reports today that Blair Butler has been hired to write the script. Previously announced, Zach Cregger (Barbarian) will produce the film.
Running just 39 pages long, the original horror story was written by Victor Sweetser.
THR notes, “New Line is keeping the logline of the take in the basement, but story is a spin on the traditional haunted house tale in which a family moves into a spooky home. In this case, when a mysterious, old house is moved to a small town, something sinister arrives with it.”
Roy Lee and Scott Glassgold will produce the film adaptation alongside Cregger.
Deadline had previously provided the following synopsis…
“This is the story of a 100-year old Victorian home offered up for free, with the caveat the new owner has to put it on...
Running just 39 pages long, the original horror story was written by Victor Sweetser.
THR notes, “New Line is keeping the logline of the take in the basement, but story is a spin on the traditional haunted house tale in which a family moves into a spooky home. In this case, when a mysterious, old house is moved to a small town, something sinister arrives with it.”
Roy Lee and Scott Glassgold will produce the film adaptation alongside Cregger.
Deadline had previously provided the following synopsis…
“This is the story of a 100-year old Victorian home offered up for free, with the caveat the new owner has to put it on...
- 10/5/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
In one of its first development moves since the end of the writers strike, New Line has hired Blair Butler to write Occupant, the adaptation of a short story by Victor Sweetser.
Zach Cregger, the filmmaker behind the critically adored 2022 horror movie Barbarian, is producing the supernatural thriller with frequent collaborator Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment. Vertigo’s Miri Yoon and Scott Glassgold of Ground Control — the latter specializes in the horror short-story adaptation business — are also producing, as is John Poliquin.
The project was the subject of a heated bidding war in February with New Line, the Warner Bros. division that dominates the studio horror space, winning it with a six-figure outright buy.
New Line is keeping the logline locked in the basement, but the story is a spin on the traditional haunted house tale. In this case, when a mysterious old house is moved to a small town,...
Zach Cregger, the filmmaker behind the critically adored 2022 horror movie Barbarian, is producing the supernatural thriller with frequent collaborator Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment. Vertigo’s Miri Yoon and Scott Glassgold of Ground Control — the latter specializes in the horror short-story adaptation business — are also producing, as is John Poliquin.
The project was the subject of a heated bidding war in February with New Line, the Warner Bros. division that dominates the studio horror space, winning it with a six-figure outright buy.
New Line is keeping the logline locked in the basement, but the story is a spin on the traditional haunted house tale. In this case, when a mysterious old house is moved to a small town,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In a bidding war, Sony Pictures has landed “It’s Over,” a horror adaptation based on the short story of the same name written by Jack Follman, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.
“The Nun II” screenwriter Akela Cooper will write the script based off Folman’s work. According to Deadline, which first reported the news, the deal landed in the mid- to high-six-figure range.
Producing the feature adaption is Roy Lee’s Vertigo Entertainment alongside Scott Glassgold’s Ground Control.
Maia Eyre is overseeing the project on behalf of the studio. The unpublished 29-page short story made its debut in the marketplace on Wednesday, marking the writers’ return to work. While plot details are being kept under wraps, “It’s Over” centers on the distressing breakup of a long-term couple, steering it into the realm of horror.
For producers Lee and Glassgold, “It’s Over” represents their second recent deal,...
“The Nun II” screenwriter Akela Cooper will write the script based off Folman’s work. According to Deadline, which first reported the news, the deal landed in the mid- to high-six-figure range.
Producing the feature adaption is Roy Lee’s Vertigo Entertainment alongside Scott Glassgold’s Ground Control.
Maia Eyre is overseeing the project on behalf of the studio. The unpublished 29-page short story made its debut in the marketplace on Wednesday, marking the writers’ return to work. While plot details are being kept under wraps, “It’s Over” centers on the distressing breakup of a long-term couple, steering it into the realm of horror.
For producers Lee and Glassgold, “It’s Over” represents their second recent deal,...
- 10/2/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: The first splashy material sale coming after the end of the writer’s strike has an appropriate title.
Sony Pictures won a spirited weekend bidding battle for the Jack Follman short story It’s Over. The deal landed in the mid- to high-six-figure range, and it comes with Akela Cooper set to write the script. Her latest scripted release is the hit The Nun II, and she has made a habit of scripting genre hits from M3GAN to Malignant and Hell Fest. She’s scripted the sequel M3GAN 2.0, and in TV is co-executive producer of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
The film will be produced by Roy Lee’s Vertigo Entertainment alongside Scott Glassgold’s Ground Control. Verve held the auction with the bidders over the weekend.
The 29-page unpublished short story hit the marketplace Wednesday, the first day writers were back in business. In what might be...
Sony Pictures won a spirited weekend bidding battle for the Jack Follman short story It’s Over. The deal landed in the mid- to high-six-figure range, and it comes with Akela Cooper set to write the script. Her latest scripted release is the hit The Nun II, and she has made a habit of scripting genre hits from M3GAN to Malignant and Hell Fest. She’s scripted the sequel M3GAN 2.0, and in TV is co-executive producer of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
The film will be produced by Roy Lee’s Vertigo Entertainment alongside Scott Glassgold’s Ground Control. Verve held the auction with the bidders over the weekend.
The 29-page unpublished short story hit the marketplace Wednesday, the first day writers were back in business. In what might be...
- 10/2/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Clockwise from top left: The Exorcist (Warner Bros.), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (New Line Cinema), Evil Dead Rise (New Line Cinema), It (Warner Bros.)
Graphic: AVClub
Halloween month is nigh and if you’re a horror fan, Max is a solid place for an October binge while you...
Graphic: AVClub
Halloween month is nigh and if you’re a horror fan, Max is a solid place for an October binge while you...
- 9/29/2023
- by The A.V. Club
- avclub.com
One of the oldest horror tropes in the book, the old, dusty, unfinished basement/crawl space setting has provided a cornucopia of stories about the universal fear of what lurks in the darkest and least-coziest corners of our homes. Yet, in Wes Craven’s 1991 lesser mainstream, still beloved cult favorite The People Under the Stairs, the what’s-hiding-in-the-basement angle is reversed and subverted, as the real monsters are not the othered hiding in the basement, and the home invaders are the heroes. Three decades later, the blueprint for People has imprinted itself onto a couple of other soon-to-be cult favorites, last year’s Barbarian and this summer’s Cobweb— all of which share much more in common than merely their set-ups.
Shifting tonally between biting commentary on social economics and campiness, The People Under the Stairs waivers between Candyman and a Tales From the Crypt episode, as its middle finger to hypocritical,...
Shifting tonally between biting commentary on social economics and campiness, The People Under the Stairs waivers between Candyman and a Tales From the Crypt episode, as its middle finger to hypocritical,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Julieann Stipidis
- bloody-disgusting.com
Chapter 7 of Bram Stoker's "Dracula" documents the strange arrival of the Demeter at the English seaside town of Whitby. The crew have disappeared and the captain's corpse is gruesomely lashed to the helm. It's not the safest of landings, but at least the Demeter made it to England.
The same can't be said for André Øvredal's adaptation of this chapter, "The Last Voyage of the Demeter," which was set to arrive in U.K. theaters this week until it quietly disappeared from the release slate. UK cinema chain Cineworld confirmed that the film's release has been "delayed indefinitely." The movie released last week in the United States and had a dismal opening weekend, but its UK delay isn't solely down to a poor box office forecast. According to a July 20 report by Deadline, UK distributor eOne is completely shuttering its UK theatrical operations. Days later, parent company Hasbro...
The same can't be said for André Øvredal's adaptation of this chapter, "The Last Voyage of the Demeter," which was set to arrive in U.K. theaters this week until it quietly disappeared from the release slate. UK cinema chain Cineworld confirmed that the film's release has been "delayed indefinitely." The movie released last week in the United States and had a dismal opening weekend, but its UK delay isn't solely down to a poor box office forecast. According to a July 20 report by Deadline, UK distributor eOne is completely shuttering its UK theatrical operations. Days later, parent company Hasbro...
- 8/14/2023
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Cobweb is a horror thriller film directed by Samuel Bodin (Marianne) from a screenplay by Chris Thomas Devlin (Texas Chainsaw Massacre). The horror film follows the story of a young boy named Peter, who is plagued by a mysterious and constant noise coming from his bedroom wall, but his parents think that the voice is only in his imagination. As time goes Peter starts to think that his parents are hiding a terrible secret from him. Cobweb stars Woody Norman as Peter, Lizzy Caplan as Carol, Antony Starr as Mark, Cleopatra Coleman as Miss Devine, and Ellen Dubin as The Girl. So, if you loved Cobweb here are some similar movies you could watch next.
The Visit (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Synopsis: When Becca and Tyler are sent to their grandparents’ secluded Pennsylvania farm for a weeklong stay, they quickly discover something is not right with the elderly couple.
The Visit (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Synopsis: When Becca and Tyler are sent to their grandparents’ secluded Pennsylvania farm for a weeklong stay, they quickly discover something is not right with the elderly couple.
- 8/12/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
It’s the shock of seeing Norman Bates, knife in hand, clad in his mother’s clothes, grinning maniacally in the swinging lamplight. It’s a supposedly dead husband rising from a bathtub with terrifying saucer contact-lenses. It’s finally connecting “I see dead people” with Bruce Willis being shot at the beginning of “The Sixth Sense.” When movies pull the rug out from under us, it’s one of the greatest thrills that cinema can provide.
As Hollywood continues to reboot countless old properties, it’s easy to think that the days of original and surprising storytelling are long behind us. But these films prove that Hollywood still has a few tricks up its sleeve, ones that have kept us talking for years, and have cemented their place in film history.
Beware of spoilers! Here are the best plot twists of the 21st century.
Samantha Bergeson, Christian Blauvelt, Jude Dry,...
As Hollywood continues to reboot countless old properties, it’s easy to think that the days of original and surprising storytelling are long behind us. But these films prove that Hollywood still has a few tricks up its sleeve, ones that have kept us talking for years, and have cemented their place in film history.
Beware of spoilers! Here are the best plot twists of the 21st century.
Samantha Bergeson, Christian Blauvelt, Jude Dry,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Wilson Chapman and Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
New Regency said today it’s closed a $175 million term loan from global investment firm Carlyle Group, providing new capital for the indie to scale up production. The loan is a refinancing and upsize of an existing Carlyle facility.
In 2020, the producer set a new five-and-a-half year, $125-million term loan from Carlyle, along with a pair of financing deals with banks for up to $825 million.
“We’re delighted to have Carlyle’s continued support in the ongoing strategic growth of our company. Given their knowledge and expertise in the entertainment industry, they remain a key partner in our businesses evolution,” said New Regency CEO Yariv Milchan.
J.P. Morgan continues to serve as lead arranger, sole bookrunner and administrative agent to New Regency’s combined $675 million facilities.
New Regency’s library includes The Revenant, 12 Years A Slave, Birdman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Fight Club, L.A. Confidential, Heat, Man on Fire and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
In 2020, the producer set a new five-and-a-half year, $125-million term loan from Carlyle, along with a pair of financing deals with banks for up to $825 million.
“We’re delighted to have Carlyle’s continued support in the ongoing strategic growth of our company. Given their knowledge and expertise in the entertainment industry, they remain a key partner in our businesses evolution,” said New Regency CEO Yariv Milchan.
J.P. Morgan continues to serve as lead arranger, sole bookrunner and administrative agent to New Regency’s combined $675 million facilities.
New Regency’s library includes The Revenant, 12 Years A Slave, Birdman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Fight Club, L.A. Confidential, Heat, Man on Fire and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
- 7/19/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Zach Cregger, the director of last year’s surprise hit “Barbarian”, has assembled an impressive cast for his next project, a horror epic titled “Weapons”. The film, which was acquired by Warner Bros. and New Line in a fierce bidding war, will star Renate Reinsve, Pedro Pascal, Brian Tyree Henry, Tom Burke, Austin Abrams and June Diane Raphael.
Reinsve, who won acclaim for her performance in the Norwegian dramedy “Worst Person in the World”, landed the lead role after Elizabeth Olsen and Rooney Mara passed on it. The film is said to revolve around “witchcraft and missing children” and will be told through multiple and interrelated stories. The screenplay is reportedly very dense and could result in a three-hour runtime.
Barbarian Trailer
Cregger made his feature directing debut with “Barbarian”, a low-budget horror film that grossed over $100 million worldwide and received positive reviews from critics. The film showcased Cregger’s talent for creating tension,...
Reinsve, who won acclaim for her performance in the Norwegian dramedy “Worst Person in the World”, landed the lead role after Elizabeth Olsen and Rooney Mara passed on it. The film is said to revolve around “witchcraft and missing children” and will be told through multiple and interrelated stories. The screenplay is reportedly very dense and could result in a three-hour runtime.
Barbarian Trailer
Cregger made his feature directing debut with “Barbarian”, a low-budget horror film that grossed over $100 million worldwide and received positive reviews from critics. The film showcased Cregger’s talent for creating tension,...
- 7/16/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Stars: Jenny Tran, Alisha Soper, William Gabriel Grier, Aly Trasher, Eddy Acosta, Tim Simek, Rosanne Limeres, Patrick Joseph Rieger, Laura Buckles | Written by Jonathan Buchanan | Directed by Travis Greene
Opening his feature debut across a long stretch of road, director Travis Greene showcases the isolated location where the story will unfold. Arriving at the secluded desert home she rents out, Jessie (Jenny Tran) intends to clean up after the most recent guests, although those plans are cut short by an unwanted surprise.
After the success story of Zach Cregger’s Barbarian, AirBnB is given no time to rest from the worst-case scenarios depicted in the horror genre. Online influencer Sam (Alisha Soper) has booked a house for a weekend getaway, intending to share her breast cancer diagnosis with her boyfriend, Dwayne (William Gabriel Grier), and their friends Carrie (Aly Trasher) and Ricky (Eddy Acosta). These plans are interrupted when the...
Opening his feature debut across a long stretch of road, director Travis Greene showcases the isolated location where the story will unfold. Arriving at the secluded desert home she rents out, Jessie (Jenny Tran) intends to clean up after the most recent guests, although those plans are cut short by an unwanted surprise.
After the success story of Zach Cregger’s Barbarian, AirBnB is given no time to rest from the worst-case scenarios depicted in the horror genre. Online influencer Sam (Alisha Soper) has booked a house for a weekend getaway, intending to share her breast cancer diagnosis with her boyfriend, Dwayne (William Gabriel Grier), and their friends Carrie (Aly Trasher) and Ricky (Eddy Acosta). These plans are interrupted when the...
- 7/6/2023
- by James Rodrigues
- Nerdly
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