Warners Bros has screened their axed Coyote vs. Acme to around 12 buyers we hear with a rigid buy price of $70M+; which is how much the animated live-action hybrid movie cost.
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Harry Potter saga is at a “nascent” stage, with writers now being invited to pitch specific ideas to HBO Max.The news of a new TV version of J.K. Rowling’s series of books was confirmed by HBO Max last April, with reports that each of the seven books will get its own season.“Your Hogwarts letter is here,” a tweet from the streaming company read.
“Max has ordered the first ever Harry Potter scripted television series, a faithful adaptation of the iconic books.”Now, according to Deadline, a number of pitches from writers have landed in the in-tray of Warner Bros. Discovery, with potential collaborators invited to present their specific visions for the show.
Progress is said to still be at a “nascent” stage.Rowling is expected to be involved in the decision-making in the overall direction of the series, with her being listed as an executive producer.Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has said that the series is likely to last “a decade”, adding: “My wife and I, we read [the Harry Potter books] to each of our three kids….It’s really moving, for 10 consecutive years, people will see Harry Potter on HBO; I mean it’s really something”.Warner Bros.
brought Rowling’s books to the big screen between 2001 and 2011. Starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, there were eight film instalments in the wildly successful franchise, concluding with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Together, the eight films generated some $7.7billion at the global box office.Since then, Warner Bros.
Warners Bros has screened their axed Coyote vs. Acme to around 12 buyers we hear with a rigid buy price of $70M+; which is how much the animated live-action hybrid movie cost.
Ethan Shanfeld When Fred Again casually mentioned to his 2.2 million Instagram followers on Tuesday that he was in New York, his most ardent fans already began planning their pilgrimages to the Big Apple. No shows or appearances had been announced, but the dance music darling’s history of pulling surprises and a scattering of subtle hints was proof enough that something was afoot. And when, after a series of teases, Fred formally announced a pop-up show at Knockdown Center just hours before it would begin, he sold out 3,200-some tickets in less than 10 minutes.
Broadway show this year.And, as luck may have it, many of the biggest shows are running all Valentine’s Day week including Wednesday, Feb. 14.A few of our favorites include old Tony-winning standbys like “Wicked” and “Chicago” as well as an exciting new musical production of “The Notebook.”So, if you want to surprise the special person in your life with a show, here are 11 of our favorite options — plus a surprise comedy show thrown in for good measure — that just might do the trick.In the Roaring 20s, two women stand trial for murder and compete for a shady lawyer’s services.Starring Ariana Madix (Vanderpump Rules)Ambassador TheatreTwo intertwined mythic tales take audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.Starring Jordan Fisher (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before), Ani DiFranco (Grammy-winning singer)Walter Kerr TheatreA Bohemian poet in 1890s Paris falls for a nightclub star coveted by a jealous duke.Starring Derek Klena (Pretty Little Liars), Boy George (Grammy-winning singer)Al Hirschfeld TheatreWhat if Juliet didn’t die at the end of Romeo and Juliet?Starring Lorna Courtney (The Equalizer), Austin Scott (Mr. Monk’s Last Case)Stephen Sondheim TheatreA musical about a couple falling in love in 1950’s New York and struggling to rebuild a family.Starring Kelli O’Hara (The Gilded Age), Brian d’Arcy James (Evil)Studio 54Green-skinned, ostracized Elphaba and blonde, popular Galinda go from enemies to friends.Starring Alyssa Fox, McKenzie KurtzGershwin TheatreAllie and Noah share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart.Starring Ryan Vasquez (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Joy Woods (SIX The Musical)Gerald Schoenfeld TheatreHarry, Ron, and Hermione are joined by Hogwarts’ new
Prince Harry is said to be planning to 'spend more time' in England after it was announced that King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer and his wife Meghan Markle has given her blessing.
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Yungblud has released ‘When We Die (Can We Still Get High?)’, his first single of 2024, featuring Lil Yachty.The track sees the English musician – born Dominic Harrison – confronting metaphysical questions, opening with the lyrics: “Does Heaven have a dealer? Do they sell the love for cheaper than in Hollywood? / As hell is gettin’ colder, I don’t plan on gettin’ older in this neighbourhood“, before culminating in him belting the song’s title over an immense soundscape: “When we die, tell me, can we still get high?”Later in the track, Lil Yachty joins in with mind-bending bars: “If you fall far too deep / Lose yourself in your new life / Head over heels for your new eyes“, the track’s trippy production complementing the rapper-producer’s current psych-rock phase, heralded by his 2023 album ‘Let’s Start Here’.In a press release, Yungblud spoke about intending to collaborate with Lil Yachty since 2019. “When we die (can we still get high?)’ was one of the first songs I wrote when I got to New Orleans to make new music,” he wrote.
Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer After signing with Republic Records in 2019 and releasing numerous projects on the imprint, rapper Coi Leray has announced that she has inked a new deal with Island Records, releasing a new single to commemorate the moment. The 26-year-old initially signed with Republic after stacking up a few indie hits including “By Myself” and “Huddy,” dropping the “EC2” EP to commemorate the moment.
Prince Harry has decided to drop his libel case against the Mail on Sunday newspaper, which could have resulted in him having to pay huge costs.The Duke of Sussex abandoned the case just hours before a key deadline, when his lawyers were due to hand over documents. Harry, 39, sued Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over a February 2022 article about his legal challenge against the Home Office following a decision to change his publicly funded security arrangements when visiting the UK.The duke’s lawyers claimed the story “purported to reveal, in sensational terms” that information from court documents “contradicted public statements he had previously made about his willingness to pay for police protection for himself and his family whilst in the UK”.
during the 2024 Emmy Awards on Monday. Radcliffe, 34, who is nominated for his role as “Weird Al” Yankovic in Roku’s musical biopic “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” made the revelation during the award show‘s red carpet interview with Laverne Cox. “What was it like playing a real-life person?” Cox, 51, asked Radcliffe, adding that she knew that Darke was a huge fan of the parody singer.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle keep their life as private as they can since stepping down as working Royals in 2020 and fleeing the UK for a quieter life over in the US to bring up their kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been issued a warning by a royal expert who has advised them to brace themselves for "worse things to come" as a "fresh bomb" will be coming their way in Spring.
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Earlier this week, news broke that Tom Cruise signed a film deal with Warner Bros. to produce and star in movies for the studio. But what does Cruise’s new deal really mean? It’s not an exclusive deal, and Cruise has a couple of titles to finish making, including the upcoming sequel to “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning,” before he pivots to WBD.
Actor Toby Jones has won the nation's hearts while portraying real life hero Alan Bates in ITV's Mr Bates vs The Post Office, and fans have been left shocked after discovering a rather surprising role he had in the past.Toby, 57, has starred in a number of popular films and TV shows, and has appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Unvierse, the Harry Potter franchise, and The Hunger Games trilogy. He appeared as Dr.
ITV's new drama series, Mr Bates vs The Post Office has sparked fury across the country as the post office scandal which saw hundreds of postmasters being wrongfully accused of fraud has been brought to light.
Acclaimed Brit actor Toby Jones has been impressing viewers as activist and former sub-postmaster Alan Bates in the series Mr Bates vs the Post Office - and it has emerged that the 57-year-old father of two made a huge sacrifice just to get the show off the ground. Since its release on New Year’s Day, the gripping ITV drama has brought the shocking real-life Post Office scandal back into the spotlight, as well as the real-life people involved, with viewers outraged at the miscarriage of justice which took place, against hundreds of innocent postal workers.
Twinning in goth finery and awash in PDA and declarations of love, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were the talk of the 2024 Golden Globes. In a few scant months, the pair have gone from rumored couple to full-blown kissing during commercial breaks. The gloves are off, the hands are holding, and there’s not a chance in hell that Selena Gomez is getting a picture with that dude now.
official press release posted to the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group and shared on Cruise’s social channels, the deal is a partnership marks a return to WB for Cruise, who has worked with the studio on the likes of Edge of Tomorrow, Rock of Ages, The Last Samurai, Eyes Wide Shut, Interview with the Vampire, Risky Business, The Outsiders, and New Line’s Magnolia.Co-Chairs and CEOs Michael De Luca & Pam Abdy said in the release: “We are thrilled to be working with Tom, an absolute legend in the film industry. Our vision, from day one, has been to rebuild this iconic studio to the heights of its glory days, and, in fact, when we first sat down with David Zaslav to talk about joining the Warner Bros. Discovery team, he said to us, ‘We are on a mission to bring Warner Bros. back – we have the best resources, storytelling IP, and talent in the business – and we need to bring Tom Cruise back to Warner Bros!’ Today, that becomes a reality and we are one step closer to achieving our ambition. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Tom back to Warner Bros. and look forward to bringing more of his genius to life on screen in the years ahead.”Cruise added: “I have great respect and admiration for David, Pam, Mike, and the entire team at Warner Bros. Discovery and their commitment to movies, movie fans, and the theatrical experience. I look forward to making great movies together!”Cruise is currently hard at work on the second part of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning which is housed over at Paramount.When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.@ THN - The Hollywood News 2023
Tom Cruise has announced a new partnership with Warner Bros., but don’t worry about your favorite franchises of his that are under other studios.
Brent Lang Executive Editor Tom Cruise has his next mission. The ageless action star signed a new deal to develop and produce theatrical films with Warner Bros. Discovery.