By Skydance Media has closed its takeover of Paramount Global, the combined film and tech giant aiming to be a “next-generation media and technology leader”. Under Skydance, Paramount will now be restructured into three divisions: studios, direct-to-consumer and TV media. Ellison will also pursue his plans for $2 billion in cost
Bautista Set As The Kurgen In “Highlander”
Action star Dave Bautista is in final negotiations to play the villain, The Kurgen, in the remake of the 1980s cult classic “Highlander” at Amazon MGM Studios. Bautista lands the key third role in the film alongside Henry Cavill as Connor MacLeod and Russell Crowe as Ramirez. Marisa Abela also
Disney Cancels Its “Goosebumps” Series
Disney+ has cancelled its “Goosebumps” TV series, the horror anthology series will not return for a third season on the streamer. The series debuted in October 2023 with a second season premiering this past January. The first season ran ten episodes and was released weekly, the second was eight episodes
Disney Settles Gina Carano Mando Lawsuit
Disney and Lucasfilm have settled a lawsuit from actress Gina Carano, who accused the studios of discrimination and wrongful termination regarding her firing from the “Star Wars” TV series “The Mandalorian”. Filed last year, Carano’s lawsuit alleged she was fired for voicing right-wing opinions on social media and sought a
Michael Bay Moves On From “Fast & Loose”
Filmmaker Michael Bay has exited the Will Smith-led action thriller “Fast and Loose” at Netflix, Bay jumping ship from the project on Wednesday. According to Deadline, Bay and Smith were unable to bridge creative differences on the project. Tone appeared to be the issue with Bay wanting it to be
