The Paramount & Skydance Deal Is Back

In a surprise reversal, Shari Redstone’s National Amusements (NAI) and David Ellison’s Skydance Media have not only re-engaged in talks this week over ownership of Paramount Global, but have already reached a preliminary deal. The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Reuters all report that the under the

Berger Leads Next 007 Film Director Race?

German-born filmmaker Edward Berger, who directed the multiple award-winning recent remake of “All Quiet on the Western Front,” has reportedly emerged as the current frontrunner to direct the next entry in the James Bond franchise. World of Reel and Jeff Sneider are both reporting that he’s become the top choice,

R.I.P. “Chinatown” Screenwriter Robert Towne

Oscar-winning screenwriter Robert Towne, who penned the legendary screenplay for 1974 noir classic “Chinatown,” has died. He was 89. Towne passed away on Monday at his home in Los Angeles according to his publicist Carri McClure. Towne also scored Oscar nominations for his writing work on the Hal Ashby-comedy “The