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UPDATED, 10:09 AM: DreamWorks Pictures’ sci-fi film Distant is heading from Sept. 16 to Jan. 27, 2023.

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco hosted the presentation, combining the sneak previews with a standup routine in which he joked that the upcoming “Expendables 4,” Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and 50 Cent, would be “more violent than Will Smith in a comedy club.” Maniscalco also showed his own upcoming comedy “About My Father,” which he co-wrote and based on his own relationship with his Italian immigrant father. He was joined onstage by Robert De Niro, who plays Maniscalco’s father, as well as co-stars Leslie Bibb and Kim Cattrall.

The first trailer to the long-awaited feature adaptation of Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret drew great laughs from exhibitors today at CinemaCon.

Lionsgate  and The Roku Channel have closed a multiyear theatrical output deal for theatrically released Lionsgate films beginning with the studio’s 2022 theatrical releases, the companies announced on Tuesday.Under the terms of the agreement, The Roku Channel will receive two separate windows for each film, the first of which provides exclusive rights to Lionsgate’s film slate immediately following its first window on Starz.The agreement will include properties such as the “John Wick” action franchise, “Expendables 4,” and Eli Roth’s “Borderlands,” starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis and Jack Black.Also on the Roster, Kelly Fremon Craig’s “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” based on the beloved Judy Blume classic; “White Bird: A Wonder Story,” starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson; and the Nicolas Cage meta-action comedy “The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent.”“This agreement affirms the great demand for first-run studio movies across a broad array of platforms,” said Lionsgate president of Worldwide Television Distribution Jim Packer in a statement. “This partnership with The Roku Channel shows our ability to capitalize on opportunities in today’s complex television landscape with a multifaceted, layered approach that meets everyone’s needs.” “We are pleased to expand our relationship with our longstanding partner Lionsgate to provide our audience with exclusive first-time, free access to Lionsgate’s theatrical slate,” said Rob Holmes, vice president of Programming at Roku.

Rachel McAdams will receive this year’s CinemaCon Vanguard Award, Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of the convention, announced on Monday.The official convention of the National Association of Theater Owners (NATO), kicked off Monday at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The Big Screen Achievement Award ceremony closes out the convention on Thursday night, in The Colosseum of Caesars Palace.“We are excited to announce that Rachel McAdams will join our roster of final night award honorees at this year’s Big Screen Achievement Awards,” Neuhauser said. “From comedy, to drama, romance and action, McAdams has shown for over twenty years a versatility and range unlike any other.

Eric Kops has been elevated to the new role of Lionsgate’s Head of Global Communications & Earned Media in the conglom’s motion picture division.

Liston was promoted to lead the Global Marketing department last year. She previously held the job and Kops will report to Liston.“Eric could not be more respected for his creativity, intelligence, experience, and leadership skills, which made him the perfect choice to head up the department,” Liston said in a statement.

Lionsgate has promoted David Edwards to Executive Vice President, Global Marketing. In his new role at the studio, he will report to President of Global Marketing, Marisa Liston, overseeing creative, digital and strategy for its global motion picture marketing department.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterChildren’s and young adult literary juggernaut Judy Blume will be the subject of an untitled feature documentary from Amazon Prime Video and Imagine Documentaries, Variety has learned exclusively.Framed as a coming-of-age tale of Blume and the generations of readers who have sparked to her work, the film will cover 50 years and many of her bestselling titles including, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” “Blubber,” “Superfudge,” “Tiger Eyes,” “Wifey,” “Forever…,” “Summer Sisters” and more. It will also examine her impact on pop culture at large, and the occasional controversies over Blume’s frankness about puberty and sex.

Russo Brothers’ company, AGBO, and written by Amos Vernon and Nunio Randazzo, the Disney+ film was announced to be in development on Monday during the Disney Branded Television portion of the Television Critics Association Winter Tour. Based on the best-selling book by Judy Blume, first released in 1980, “Superfudge” centers on The Hatcher family.

Lionsgate’s feature take of Judy Blume’s classic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret has been scheduled for Sept. 16 this year.

Borderlands, an adaptation of the bestselling videogame, starring Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Black; The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, starring Nicolas Cage in the role of Nicolas Cage; Shotgun Wedding, starring Jennifer Lopez; White Bird: A Wonder Story, a companion film to the 2017 hit, which Myers also oversaw, and About My Father, which stars comedian Sebastian Maniscalco alongside screen legend Robert De Niro.   Returning to Lionsgate as executive vice president of production is Brady Fujikawa, who most recently served as head of development at BRON Studios. In his previous position at Lionsgate, Fujikawa championed several projects that are now some of the studio’s most highly anticipated, including The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, starring Nicolas Cage; and London, based on a Jo Nesbø story, with Oscar Isaac attached to star and Ben Stiller attached to direct.   Meredith Wieck has been promoted to senior vice president.

As the New Year kicks off for Lionsgate, the studio has bolstered its Motion Picture Group production team with a series of hires and promotions.

Earlier this week, it was revealed that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority was going to rename a handful of rest stops after notable people who are from the state.

EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate has wrapped production on Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, its feature adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic novel.

Lionsgate has tapped Benny Safdie to star in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, an adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic novel of the same name. Safdie, who recently boarded the series Obi-Wan Kenobi, will play Margaret's father, Herb.

announced by her publisher, fellow legendary scribe Judy Blume took to Twitter to pay tribute to the creator of beloved character Ramona Quimby. “Beverly Cleary! My inspiration.

By To mark International Women’s Day 2021, we're celebrating some of our favorite women—with tributes from some of their favorite women. From Judy Blume to Misty Copeland, these women have inspired us, moved us, and shown us that a better world is possible.

To mark International Women’s Day 2021, we're celebrating some of our favorite women—with tributes from some of their favorite women. From Gabby Giffords to Judy Blume, these women have inspired us, moved us, and shown us that a better world is possible.

By To mark International Women’s Day 2021, we're celebrating some of our favorite women—with tributes from some of their favorite women. From Misty Copeland to Judy Blume, these women have inspired us, moved us, and shown us that a better world is possible.

To mark International Women’s Day 2021, we're celebrating some of our favorite women—with tributes from some of their favorite women. From Misty Copeland to Judy Blume, these women have inspired us, moved us, and shown us that a better world is possible.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates has joined previously announced stars Abby Ryder Fortson and Rachel McAdams in the Lionsgate feature adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic novel, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Kelly Fremon Craig adapted the screenplay and will direct the film, which begins production in April.

The word is Rachel McAdams has landed the lead role in the film adaptation of Judy Blume’s coming-of-age novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

Lionsgate has tapped Ant-Man star Abby Ryder Fortson and Rachel McAdams to star in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, an adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic novel of the same name. Ryder Fortson will play Margaret Simon and McAdams will play Margaret’s mother, Barbara, in the studio’s book-to-screen adaptation.

Rachel McAdams will be starring in the upcoming film adaptation of the beloved Judy Blume book, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret!

Abby Ryder Fortson, who stars as Ant-Man/Scott Lang’s daughter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, has been set to play Margaret in Lionsgate’s feature adaptation of Judy Blume’s iconic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, the studio confirmed Friday. Also aboard is Rachel McAdams who will play Margaret’s mother, Barbara.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterRachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson have been cast in “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” an adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved coming-of-age book.Ryder Fortson will play Margaret Simon, a sixth grade girl who is going through puberty and searches the universe for any answers she can find. McAdams is portraying Margaret’s mother, Barbara.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorNick Cannon has wanted to work in entertainment ever since his imagination was sparked as a kid by the madcap poems of Shel Silverstein and the stories of Judy Blume. But he has never wanted to be famous.“I’m not one of those people who have fans — that fantastical-level fandemonium type of thing,” Cannon said.

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