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Ice Cube sequel finds director
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Connor Storrie in Talks to Join Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s ‘Ghost Rider’
Connor Storrie and Ryan Gosling JC Olivera/Variety/Getty Images; Kristina Bumphrey/Variety/Getty Images A year ago, Connor Storrie was an unknown actor who until recently, supported himself by working as a waiter. Now he’s about to go toe-to-toe with one of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars in one of its biggest franchises. Storrie, who broke out with the hockey drama series Heated Rivalry, is in talks to star opposite Ryan Gosling in Ghost Rider for Marvel Studios.
‘One of Them Days’ Filmmaker Lawrence Lamont to Direct Ice Cube’s Newest ‘Friday’ Comedy (Exclusive)
Lawrence Lamont Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Lawrence Lamont is about to find out that a lot can go down between Thursday and Saturday. Lamont, who made a splash last year with One of Them Days, has been tapped to direct Last Friday, the first installment of New Line’s buddy comedy movie franchise in 25 years. Ice Cube, who co-created the movie series, is writing the script and producing, and will also star in the feature. Also producing are Bob Teitel and CubeVision’s Michael Gruber.
Sandra Hüller Set for Cameo Role in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Sandra Hüller occo Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images Sandra Hüller, the German actress who earned an Oscar nomination for Anatomy of a Fall and appeared in this year’s Project Hail Mary, is part of the all-star cast of Avengers: Doomsday. Rumors have swirled around the actress regarding the Marvel movie since her name popped up on the British Stunt Register a couple of weeks ago. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed the actress’ involvement. Marvel had no comment.
New ‘Alien’ Movie in the Works with Writer Aaron Guzikowski (Exclusive)
Courtesy of Subject/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection In space, you may not be able to hear anyone scream, but you will be able to hear the click-clacking of a keyboard. Aaron Guzikowski, who wrote Denis Villeneuve’s English-language debut Prisoners, has been tapped to write a mystery Alien feature project for 20th Century Studios and Ridley Scott.
Las pruebas de cámara para James Bond tendrán lugar este fin de semana: surgen los finalistas para la próxima película de 007
El mañana nunca muere. Pero, para todos los actores salvo uno, el sueño de ser el próximo James Bond probablemente muera esta semana. Y esto se debe a que —¡por fin!— un grupo muy selecto de actores se ha puesto ante las cámaras para realizar pruebas de casting para el papel del agente británico 007.
James Bond screen tests Callum Turner, Jack Lowden
Tomorrow never dies. But for all actors except one, the dream of being the next James Bond will likely die this week. And that is due to - finally! - a very select group of actors getting in front of cameras to screen test for the role British agent 007. According to several sources, Callum Turner, who starred in recent romantic drama One Night Only , and Slow Horses actor Jack Lowden are said to be in the mix for the screen tests, which are taking place in London this weekend.
James Bond Screen Tests to Happen This Weekend: Finalists Emerge for Next 007 Movie
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Samara Weaving Joins Jennifer Aniston in Universal Holiday Comedy ‘Naughty’ (Exclusive) Original
Getty Images Samara Weaving has joined the growing bold-faced cast of Naughty, a holiday comedy that Olivia Wilde is directing for Universal Pictures. Weaving joins a call sheet that already includes Jennifer Aniston, Peter Dinklage, Chase Sui Wonders, Regina Hall and Ike Barinholtz. Wilde is directing the feature as her follow-up to the biting relationship comedy she helmed, The Invite, which A24 released over the summer.
Why Netflix fired Dan Lin
"When I took this job, Bela gave me a simple piece of advice: Be yourself," wrote Dan Lin in his exit email to Netflix staff, following the news on Monday that he will no longer serve as the streamer's film chief. He was referring to Bela Bajaria, the company's chief content officer who was let go last week as Netflix seeks to reshape much of its screen content business.
Denzel Washington, Christopher McQuarrie Team for Original Thriller at Amazon MGM, United Artists
Denzel Washington and Christopher McQuarrie Netflix; Joe Maher/Getty Images Denzel Washington was to have starred in an ambitious Netflix movie centered on rebellious general Hannibal until its high cost squashed it. And after a long, long collaborative stint with Tom Cruise on the Mission: Impossible movies, Christopher McQuarrie is taking a break from the actor and focusing on new projects.
Why Netflix fired Dan Lin
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Keanu Reeves in Talks to Star in James Wan’s ‘The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil’ (Exclusive)
Brian Bowen Smith/VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) Keanu Reeves is in negotiations to star in The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil, Paramount Pictures’ reimagining of the 2019 Korean movie. Reeves will join Don Lee, also known as Ma Dong-seok, on the call sheet. Lee was one of the stars of the original movie and is reprising his role for this new iteration. The project is the next directorial effort from James Wan, who hasn’t helmed a feature since 2023’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Behind Netflix's regime change
Even though Ted Sarandos had long been telegraphing that a major reorganization was ahead at Netflix, Bela Bajaria didn't expect the ax was coming for her role. Days ago, the chief content officer at the streaming giant was in Cannes receiving an honor while the MIPCOM marketplace was in full swing, before turning to unveil a major World Cup media rights deal a day later.
Francis Lawrence, Paramount Team for ‘Red Rising’ Movie Adaptation (Exclusive) Original
Getty Images/Tiffany Rhodes/Courtesy of Del Rey Paramount Pictures has picked up the film rights to Red Rising, the best-selling dystopian sci-fi series by Pierce Brown. Francis Lawrence, no stranger to dystopian sci-fi thanks to his many installments of The Hunger Games franchise, is attached to direct the adaptation of the first novel, also titled Red Rising. Justin Rhodes, who worked with Lawrence developing Netflix’s video game adaptation Bioshock, will pen the script.
Behind Netflix's regime change
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Netflix Regime Change: Ruthless Cuts Set the Stage for a New Era at Streaming Giant
Bela Bajaria spent 10 years at Netflix before being ousted in a move that will bring in ex-Fox exec Peter Rice. Getty Images Even though Ted Sarandos had long been telegraphing that a major reorganization was ahead at Netflix, Bela Bajaria didn’t expect the ax was coming for her role. Days ago, the chief content officer at the streaming giant was in Cannes receiving an honor while the MIPCOM marketplace was in full swing, before turning to unveil a major World Cup media rights deal a day later.
Screen Gems Shocker: Sony Brings in YouTube Exec Fede Goldenberg to Run Genre Label in Pivot to Digital Creators (Exclusive)
In a stunner of a move and a notable shift in strategy, Sony Pictures has hired veteran YouTube executive Fede Goldenberg to lead Screen Gems, its division specializing in genre movies such as Resident Evil and Underworld and comedies such as Easy A.
‘The Batman Part II’: Steven Soderbergh to Work with Matt Reeves to Complete Filming
Robert Pattinson as Batman in 'The Batman.' Jonathan Olley/Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection The Batman Part II is preparing to return to filming under difficult and unusual circumstances. Matt Reeves, the top tier filmmaker who has guided the franchise since being hired to direct The Batman in 2017, will not return to the set as he continues to deal with a sensitive family matter.
Bullying Book ‘The One We Left Behind’ Optioned by ‘Henry Danger’ Director Mike Caron (Exclusive)
Mike Caron, book cover to The One We Left Behind Billy Moon; Gatekeeper Press With the children’s television landscape evolving from the bright sitcom-style of Nickelodeon and Disney Channel shows, a veteran director of the genre is plotting his own course, while still working in the children’s entertainment space.
1985 Chicago Bears to get TV limited series
The story of one of the greatest NFL teams in football history is taking to the field. Sunset Lane Media, the banner run by executive-turned-producer David Beaubaire, has optioned Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football , Rich Cohen's acclaimed account of one of the most famous teams in American sports, and has assembled an offensive line-up to adapt the story as an event limited series.
1985 Chicago Bears to Get TV Limited Series from Steve Pink, Sunset Lane Media (Exclusive)
Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan are carried around the field after they defeated New England 46-10 to win Super Bowl XX in New Orleans on Jan. 26, 1986. Ed Wagner Jr./Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service/Getty Images The story of one of the greatest NFL teams in football history is taking to the field.
Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Out in Layoffs
Doug Belgrad As part of Netflix‘s largest restructuring in four years, film division executive Doug Belgrad has been laid off, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. Belgrad had served as a righthand man to film chairman Dan Lin since he joined the streaming giant in 2024 following a long run at Sony, including as president of Columbia Pictures. His hire was the first big exec move by Lin at the time after the exec succeeded Scott Stuber in the role overseeing all movies at the streaming giant.
Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Out In Layoffs
Doug Belgrad As part of Netflix‘s largest restructuring in four years, film division executive Doug Belgrad has been laid off, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. Belgrad had served as a right hand man to film chairman Dan Lin since he joined the streaming giant in 2024 following a long run at Sony including as president of Columbia Pictures. His hire was the first big exec move by Lin at the time after the exec succeeded Scott Stuber in the role overseeing all movies at the streaming giant.
Ynon Kreiz, the Intense CEO Who Thrives When His Back Is Against the Wall Original
Ynon Kreiz Jesse Grant/Variety/Getty Images On Thursday morning, shortly after 9:30 a.m., Ynon Kreiz, David Ellison and the entire senior leadership team at Skydance walked across the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in lower Manhattan to the booth operated by Citadel Securities, where a large gold bell had been set up. They were there for the first trade, a ceremony that the NYSE holds whenever a public company rings the opening bell, a made-for-the-cameras moment.
LaKeith Stanfield, Ben Mendelsohn to star in 'Molepeople'
LaKeith Stanfield and Ben Mendelsohn are set to star in Molepeople , a horror feature that sees the teaming of two horror powerhouses, Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Paramount Primal. The feature will be co-financed and co-produced by Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Paramount, with Paramount handling worldwide distribution. A release date of Aug. 27, 2027 has been set. Rob Savage, who has Other Mommy opening this weekend, will direct the horror thriller, which has a script by Nathan Elston.
YouTube exec Fede Goldenberg to run genre label
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Screen Gems Shocker: Sony Brings in YouTube Exec Fede Goldenberg to Run Genre Label in Pivot to Digital Creators (Exclusive)
Fede Goldenberg Courtesy of Subject In a stunner of a move and a notable shift in strategy, Sony Pictures has hired veteran YouTube executive Fede Goldenberg to lead Screen Gems, its division specializing in genre movies such as Resident Evil and Underworld and comedies such as Easy A.
James Bond Comic Book Series in the Works from Grant Morrison, IDW (Exclusive)
007 Logo and Grant Morrison Allan Amato IDW Publishing has acquired the license to thrill and has set Morrison, Grant Morrison, to shake, not stir, things up. Partnering with Ian Fleming Publications, IDW has picked up the license to create all-new comic book adventures featuring the iconic British spy James Bond.
The Netflix Ax Is Coming as Stock Languishes Original
Co-CEO of Netflix Ted Sarandos speaks during the Bloomberg Screentime 2026 conference in Los Angeles, on September 30, 2026. Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images For weeks there’s been a steady drumbeat near the halls of power at Netflix over the question of rightsizing, job cuts and a restructure ahead of its third quarter earnings disclosure on October 20.
Sterling K. Brown Joins Tom Hanks, Callum Turner in Baseball Drama ‘The Comebacker’ (Exclusive) Original
Sterling K. Brown Irvin Rivera Academy Award nominee and Emmy-winner Sterling K. Brown has joined Tom Hanks and Callum Turner in The Comebacker, a baseball drama Marielle Heller is directing for Sony Pictures. Patricia Clarkson and Amy Madigan are also in the dugout for what is being described as a love letter to baseball and is based on a short story by Dave Eggers, the author behind A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius.
‘Inside Out 2’ Director Kelsey Mann Signs with UTA (Exclusive) Original
Kelsey Mann Jesse Grant/Getty Images Pixar veteran Kelsey Mann, who most recently directed Pixar’s Inside Out 2, has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. It is the latest animation get for the agency, which in the summer signed longtime Dreamworks and Forgotten Island co-director Januel Mercado. And it continues a trend of animators stepping out of their animation companies to test of the waters of a wider entertainment industry, sometimes beyond straight animation.
‘The Princess Murders’ Comic Invites You to Be Its Guest with Disney Animated Musical-Inspired Trailer (Exclusive)
The Princess Murders Courtesy of Image Comics Comic creators Tony Fleecs and Tim Seeley love to tug on, then mess with, your nostalgia. Fleecs did it ably with Stray Dogs, his serial killer mini-series told from the point of view of canines with art harkening back to the Don Bluth animated movies from the 1980s.
David Ellison rallies the troops at Warner Bros. lot
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‘Spartacus’ Creator Steven S. DeKnight, Batman Exec Producer Michael E. Uslan Team for Oni Adventure Comic ‘Dr. Syn’ (Exclusive) Original
Steven DeKnight, image of Dr Syn cover, Michael Uslan Joe Scarnici/Getty Images; Charley Gallay/Getty Images An obscure adventure hero is getting new attention thanks to Steven S. DeKnight, the creator of Starz’s Spartacus shows, and Michael E. Uslan, the longtime executive producer of the Batman movies.
David Ellison Rallies the Troops at Warner Bros.’ Lot Original
Workers change the sign on the Warner Bros. water tower to say "A Skydance Corporation" at Warner Bros. Studio on October 06, 2026 in Burbank, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images “Today is Day 1. We have a long runway ahead of us, and we have a tremendous amount of work to do.” That was one of the lines that Skydance chief David Ellison told those assembled in the Steven J. Ross Theatre at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank Tuesday, the day he could finally call those working there his employees.
David Zaslav sends farewell video on his last day before Skydance acquisition
As the clock counts down towards Skydance's official acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CEO David Zaslav sent out one more company-wide email. This one came with a three-minute video, insiders tell The Hollywood Reporter . This was, in effect, Zaslav's farewell address. Greeting employees in the nine o'clock hour was a video with Zaslav sitting in in a director's chair in the Loft warehouse at Warner Bros.
David Zaslav Sends Farewell Video on His Last Day Before Skydance Acquisition Original
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Getty Images As the clock counts down towards Skydance’s official acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CEO David Zaslav sent out one more company-wide email. This one came with a three-minute video, insiders tell The Hollywood Reporter. This was, in effect, Zaslav’s farewell address. Greeting employees in the nine o’clock hour was a video with Zaslav sitting in in a director’s chair in the Loft warehouse at Warner Bros.
Rising Italian Horror Filmmaker Paolo Strippoli Signs with WME (Exclusive)
Paolo Strippoli Tiziana FABI/AFP/Getty Images Fresh off the fall festival debut of his psychological horror film The Spiral, Italian filmmaker Paolo Strippoli has signed with WME for representation in all areas. Spiral is about a mother who makes a Faustian bargain to save her daughter’s life. The movie premiered at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, where it received a nine-minute standing ovation and favorable reviews. WME began circling before the premiere based on early buzz.
‘The Batman Part II’ Production Paused as Filmmaker Matt Reeves Steps Away for “Family Matter” Original
Robert Pattinson as Batman in 'The Batman.' Jonathan Olley/Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection The Batman: Part II is on pause while filmmaker Matt Reeves deals with a personal matter, sources confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. “Production on The Batman Part II has been temporarily paused while Matt Reeves focuses on a family matter,” said a DC Studios spokesperson in a statement provided to Deadline, which broke the news.
‘The Batman Part II’ Production Paused as Filmmaker Matt Reeves Steps Away for “Family Matter”
‘The Batman Part II’ Production Paused as Filmmaker Matt Reeves Steps Away for “Family Matter” Aaron Couch and Borys Kit Mon, October 5, 2026 at 1:17 p.m. EDT ‘The Batman Part II’ Production Paused as Filmmaker Matt Reeves Steps Away for “Family Matter” The Batman: Part II is on pause while filmmaker Matt Reeves deals with a personal matter, sources confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
‘The Batman Part II’ Production Paused as Filmmaker Matt Reeves Steps Away for “Family Matter”
Follow ‘The Batman Part II’ Production Paused as Filmmaker Matt Reeves Steps Away for “Family Matter” Aaron Couch and Borys Kit Mon, October 5, 2026 at 1:17 PM EDT ‘The Batman Part II’ Production Paused as Filmmaker Matt Reeves Steps Away for “Family Matter” The Batman: Part II is on pause while filmmaker Matt Reeves deals with a personal matter, sources confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
Ouster Rumors and a Tense Phone Call: Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy’s Final Weeks at Warners Original
Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy at the premiere of 'Weapons' Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty Images Mike De Luca began hearing the rumor over a month ago: He and his Warner Bros. film co-head Pam Abdy were on the chopping block. The source of the rumor was not David Ellison, whom the duo had met months earlier and seemed to indicate they would stay on in a post-merger world. No, De Luca was hearing that this was coming from Josh Greenstein, co-chair of Paramount Pictures.
Holy Harvey Awards, Batman! Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, David Mazzucchelli Set for Hall of Fame Honors (Exclusive) Original
The Harvey Awards Statues Courtesy of Harvey Awards The Bat-signal has been lit. Frank Miller and a host of other key Batman creators, living and deceased, are set to be inducted into the Harvey Awards Hall of Fame. Miller, along with Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns inker Klaus Janson, Batman: Year One artist David Mazzucchelli, and longtime DC president and publisher Jenette Kahn will honored at the 38th Harvey Awards ceremony to be held during New York Comic Con on Friday, Oct. 9.
James Gunn, Peter Safran to Stay at DC Studios as Brand Takes Key Position at Skydance Original
James Gunn and Peter Safran Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic When David Ellison unveiled Skydance as the new (but old) name for the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. media entity Friday morning, he showed off a snazzy video reel with clips of movies and shows from both companies, set to the Hans Zimmer score from Inception. The video end with a constellation of eight brand logos surrounding the Skydance name.
Bradley Cooper protagonizará la nueva película de G.I. Joe
Paramount Pictures y Danny McBride presentan a su Duke. Bradley Cooper se ha alistado para protagonizar la nueva película de G.I. Joe de Paramount, aún sin título. McBride, conocido principalmente como actor y por su trabajo como creador de la serie de HBO The Righteous Gemstones, dirige el proyecto. También escribió el guion junto con Jeff Fradley y John Carcieri.
Bradley Cooper to Star in New G.I. Joe Movie for Paramount Original
Bradley Cooper Jeff Spicer/Getty Images Paramount Pictures and Danny McBride are putting up their Duke. Bradley Cooper has signed on for military duty to star in Paramount’s new and untitled G.I. Joe feature. McBride, known primarily as an actor and for his work as creator of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones, is directing the project. He also wrote the script, along with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri.
‘Miami Vice ’85’ Casts ‘Superman’ Star Edi Gathegi in Key Role (Exclusive)
Edi Gathegi Leslie Alejandro Edi Gathegi, who stole scenes with his turn as superhero Mr. Terrific in last year’s Superman, has joined the bold-faced cast of Miami Vice ’85, Universal Pictures’ big-screen take on the classic TV series. Gathegi joins a call sheet that already includes Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler, Alden Ehrenreich, Whitney Peak, Camila Morrone, Danny Ramirez, John Leguizamo and Andrew Schulz.
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