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| US-FILM Summary Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 12:37 PM PDT Why 'Man of Steel' Holds the Key to Warner Bros.' Future Franchises By Lucas Shaw and Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Man of Steel" flies into theaters on Friday carrying not just a $200 million price tag and the fate of Superman on its chiseled shoulders, but the future of Warner Bros. as well. Cate Blanchett, Connie Nielsen lend voices to 'Galapagos Affair' documentary By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap. ... Full Story | Top |
| Chris Columbus Buys Spec About Brothers Who Try to Prove Santa Claus is Real Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 12:37 PM PDT By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Chris Columbus' 1492 Pictures and Ocean Blue Entertainment have acquired "12/24," Matt Lieberman's spec script about two brothers who try to prove Santa Claus is real using a home video camera. The two brothers end up joining St. Nick on his Christmas Eve sleigh ride, but cause his sleigh to crash and must save Christmas. Lieberman, who last wrote "Short Circuit" for Dimension and also wrote "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride" for Disney, based his script on an idea from "Safe House" writer David Guggenheim. ... Full Story | Top |
| Why 'Man of Steel' Holds the Key to Warner Bros.' Future Franchises Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 12:34 PM PDT  By Lucas Shaw and Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Man of Steel" flies into theaters on Friday carrying not just a $200 million price tag and the fate of Superman on its chiseled shoulders, but the future of Warner Bros. as well. The most stable studio in town has been anything but over the past few months, as questions swirl about the future of its film chief Jeff Robinov and the studio's relationship with a key financing partner, Legendary Entertainment. Robinov has already predicted that "Man of Steel," starring Henry Cavill, will be the biggest film in studio history. ... Full Story | Top |
| US-TELEVISION Summary Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 12:33 PM PDT 'Harry Potter' Director David Yates Replacing Ang Lee on FX's Howard Gordon Pilot 'Tyrant' By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - FX's drama pilot "Tyrant" lost a high-profile director when Ang Lee dropped out of the project last month. But it's gained another high-profile director in David Yates. Jennifer Garner Joins Up With Warner Bros. TV for Overall Deal By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Jennifer Garner is in business with Warner Bros. Television. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'Harry Potter' Director David Yates Replacing Ang Lee on FX's Howard Gordon Pilot 'Tyrant' Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 12:32 PM PDT  By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - FX's drama pilot "Tyrant" lost a high-profile director when Ang Lee dropped out of the project last month. But it's gained another high-profile director in David Yates. Yates - who directed the final four installments of the "Harry Potter" movie saga - has been tapped to replace Lee on "Tyrant," which comes from "Homeland" producers Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff, as well as "Six Feet Under" alum Craig Wright. The pilot follows an unassuming American family that's drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation. ... Full Story | Top |
| Jennifer Garner Joins Up With Warner Bros. TV for Overall Deal Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 12:29 PM PDT  By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Jennifer Garner is in business with Warner Bros. Television. The "Valentine's Day" actress' production company, Vandalia Films, has entered a two-year overall deal with WBTV, an individual with knowledge of the agreement told TheWrap on Wednesday. Per the agreement, Garner will receive executive producer credit on projects that are developed and produced under the deal. Vandalia has previously produced the 2011 comedy "Butter," which starred Garner and "Modern Family" star Ty Burrell. ... Full Story | Top |
| USA's 'Necessary Roughness' Producers Explain Necessary Changes on Season 3 Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 12:27 PM PDT By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Necessary Roughness" operates in a very new world when it returns for its third season on Wednesday. "We didn't blow up the premise," executive producer Craig Shapiro said of the changes on-set of the USA drama in Atlanta. "We just moved it a little sideways. It's a logical evolution. That's what we're calling it." Pulled off the football field, the series now revolves around a behemoth talent agency, which opens up Long Island therapist Dr. Dani's (Callie Thorne) range of clientele beyond football players. ... Full Story | Top |
| CA-ENTERTAINMENT Summary Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 10:54 AM PDT British singer George Michael writing new album LONDON (Reuters) - British singer George Michael is writing a new album while he recovers from head injuries sustained during a car accident last month, his spokeswoman said on Thursday. The 49-year-old former Wham! frontman has been recuperating at home after nearly two weeks in hospital. British media reported that Michael fell out of a car at speed on a busy motorway outside London during rush hour on May 16. News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch files for divorce from wife Wendi (Reuters) - News Corp. ... Full Story | Top |
| US-PEOPLE Summary Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 10:54 AM PDT News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch files for divorce from wife Wendi (Reuters) - News Corp. Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch has filed for divorce from his wife Wendi, the company confirmed on Thursday, just days before News Corp. itself splits into two. The reasons for the filing were not immediately clear, though a spokesman for Murdoch said the marriage had been irretrievably broken for more than six months. Murdoch, 82, married the former Wendi Deng, 44, in 1999. ... Full Story | Top |
| Murdoch marriage broken down for months: spokesman Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 10:54 AM PDT (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's relationship with his wife Wendi had been irretrievably broken for more than six months before he filed for divorce, a spokesman for the News Corp chief executive said on Thursday. Murdoch filed for divorce in New York earlier in the day. He married Wendi Deng in 1999. (Reporting by Liana B. Baker; Editing by Gerald E. McCormick) Full Story | Top |
| News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch files for divorce from wife Wendi Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 10:54 AM PDT  By Liana B. Baker (Reuters) - News Corp. Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch has filed for divorce from his wife Wendi, the company confirmed on Thursday, just days before News Corp. itself splits into two. The reasons for the filing were not immediately clear, though a spokesman for Murdoch said the marriage had been irretrievably broken for more than six months. Murdoch, 82, married the former Wendi Deng, 44, in 1999. The filing comes just days before the split of News Corp. into two companies, one for its entertainment assets and the other for its publishing business. ... Full Story | Top |
| Cate Blanchett, Connie Nielsen Lend Voices to 'Galapagos Affair' Documentary Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 10:43 AM PDT  By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Directors and producers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine have wrapped production on "The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden," a murder mystery documentary that features the voices of international stars such as Cate Blanchett, Diane Kruger, Connie Nielsen, Josh Radnor, Sebastian Koch, Thomas Kretschmann and Gustaf Skarsgard. Described as an unusual tale of idealistic dreams gone awry set in the brutal yet alluring landscape of the Galapagos Islands, the project interweaves an unsolved 1930s murder mystery with stories of present-day Galapagos ... Full Story | Top |
| Gannett surges to five-year high on deal to expand TV reach Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 10:34 AM PDT  By Sinead Carew and Liana B. Baker (Reuters) - Gannett Co Inc shares soared 27 percent to a five-year high after the largest U.S. newspaper chain struck a $1.5 billion deal for television company Belo Corp, dramatically increasing TV's importance to Gannett's results. Gannett's surge nearly equaled the entire purchase price, an unusual move for the buyer in a takeover. Analysts said it would probably mean a richer valuation for the company, and might spur buyout interest in peer companies with local TV assets. ... Full Story | Top |
| Speculation mounts in countdown to royal baby Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 10:23 AM PDT  By Belinda Goldsmith LONDON (Reuters) - Speculation about baby names, hair colour and hypnosis swirled around the Duchess of Cambridge on Thursday during her last solo public appearance before she gives birth to a royal heir. British glossy magazine Grazia reported the duchess has considered using hypno-birth for a delivery expected next month in which women use a form of self-hypnosis to control pain by learning techniques to boost production of pain-relieving hormones. ... Full Story | Top |
| US-INDUSTRY Summary Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 10:01 AM PDT Greeks strike over state TV closure, PM offers talks ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras moved to defuse a political crisis over the government's abrupt closure of state broadcaster ERT that prompted a nationwide strike on Thursday and brought thousands into the streets in protest. Samaras, who has branded defenders of ERT hypocrites, invited two left-wing junior coalition parties opposed to the shutdown to talks next Monday, his office said, seeking to avert political instability in the bailed-out euro zone country. ... Full Story | Top |
| Greeks strike over state TV closure, PM offers talks Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 10:01 AM PDT  By Lefteris Papadimas and Harry Papachristou ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras moved to defuse a political crisis over the government's abrupt closure of state broadcaster ERT that prompted a nationwide strike on Thursday and brought thousands into the streets in protest. Samaras, who has branded defenders of ERT hypocrites, invited two left-wing junior coalition parties opposed to the shutdown to talks next Monday, his office said, seeking to avert political instability in the bailed-out euro zone country. ... Full Story | Top |
| US-REVIEW Summary Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 09:06 AM PDT English history with a twist in 'The Boleyn King' TOKYO (Reuters) - What would have happened if Anne Boleyn, the wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I, had given her husband the son he so desperately wanted instead of miscarrying and eventually losing her head as a traitor? This is the premise behind "The Boleyn King" by Laura Anderson, the first book of a trilogy set to take a look at the reign of Henry IX, known as William, in a Tudor court where Henry VIII had only two wives rather than six. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'Inferno' maintains top spot on U.S. best-sellers list Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 09:04 AM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dan Brown's "Inferno" kept a tight hold on the top spot of the U.S. best-sellers list on Thursday for the fourth straight week. The list is compiled using data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide. Hardcover Fiction Last Week 1. "Inferno" by Dan Brown (Doubleday, $29.95) 1 2. "And the Mountains Echoed" by Khaled Hosseini (Riverhead, $28.95) 2 3. "Zero Hour" by Clive Cussler/Graham Brown(Putnam, $28.95) 3 4. "Revenge Wears Prada" by Lauren Weisberger (Simon & Schuster, $25.99) - 5. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'Desperate father' spray paints British queen's portrait Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 08:25 AM PDT  By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - A man defaced a portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth with paint at London's Westminster Abbey on Thursday, with a campaign group for fathers' rights saying he was one of its members making a "desperate" plea to the monarch for help. The painting of the 87-year-old monarch, "The Coronation Theatre: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II" by London-based artist Ralph Heimans, had been part of a display marking the 60 years since the queen's coronation in 1953. ... Full Story | Top |
| US-MUSIC Summary Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 07:42 AM PDT British singer George Michael writing new album LONDON (Reuters) - British singer George Michael is writing a new album while he recovers from head injuries sustained during a car accident last month, his spokeswoman said on Thursday. The 49-year-old former Wham! frontman has been recuperating at home after nearly two weeks in hospital. British media reported that Michael fell out of a car at speed on a busy motorway outside London during rush hour on May 16. 'The Voice' Finale: Christina Aguilera, Pitbull, Bruno Mars, Nelly Join Performance Roster By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap. ... Full Story | Top |
| British singer George Michael writing new album Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 07:38 AM PDT  By Constance Watson LONDON (Reuters) - British singer George Michael is writing a new album while he recovers from head injuries sustained during a car accident last month, his spokeswoman said on Thursday. The 49-year-old former Wham! frontman has been recuperating at home after nearly two weeks in hospital. British media reported that Michael fell out of a car at speed on a busy motorway outside London during rush hour on May 16. "He's doing extremely well," Michael's spokeswoman said. "He is writing a new album." There was no release date for the new material. ... Full Story | Top |
| From YouTube to the big screen, Filipino prisoners dance to fame Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 04:27 AM PDT  By Michaela Cabrera MANILA (Reuters) - They first gained fame on YouTube, dancing to Michael Jackson's "Thriller". Now, the orange-uniformed men at a central Philippine jail make their big screen debut in a movie about prison reforms. The 98-minute movie, "Dance of the Steel Bars", was shot at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, with 750 prisoners forming the backdrop to a story about an American wrongly accused of murder and the bond he forms with a fellow inmate with a talent for dance. ... Full Story | Top |
| David Attenborough fit enough to reschedule Australian tour Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 03:45 AM PDT  LONDON (Reuters) - Veteran nature show presenter David Attenborough said on Thursday he had recovered sufficiently from heart surgery to reschedule a sell-out tour of Australia for next month. Attenborough, 87, known for his wildlife documentaries, earlier this month cancelled his speaking tour "A Life On Earth" to Canberra, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne to undergo emergency surgery. Less than two weeks after having a pacemaker inserted, Attenborough said he was on the mend and ready to reschedule his Australian trip. "Thank you everyone for all your wonderful and kind messages. ... Full Story | Top |
| English history with a twist in 'The Boleyn King' Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 02:31 AM PDT By Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) - What would have happened if Anne Boleyn, the wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I, had given her husband the son he so desperately wanted instead of miscarrying and eventually losing her head as a traitor? This is the premise behind "The Boleyn King" by Laura Anderson, the first book of a trilogy set to take a look at the reign of Henry IX, known as William, in a Tudor court where Henry VIII had only two wives rather than six. William, an impetuous 17 year-old with one year left under a regency, is aching to prove himself as both king and man. ... Full Story | Top |
| NASCAR driver Jason Leffler killed in New Jersey crash Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 09:36 PM PDT  By Dave Warner PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died from injuries suffered when his car slammed into the wall of a dirt raceway in New Jersey, state police said. The crash occurred during a race at the Bridgeport Speedway in Logan township in southern New Jersey, near Philadelphia, state police spokesman Sergeant Adam Grossman said. Leffler, 37, of Huntersville, North Carolina, was rushed to the Crozier Hospital in Chester, Pennsylvania, where he was pronounced dead at 9:02 p.m., police said. The raceway calls itself the "Fastest Dirt Track in the East. ... Full Story | Top |
| Fox, NBC secure ad rate hikes for fall shows: sources Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 06:17 PM PDT By Liana B. Baker and Lisa Richwine (Reuters) - U.S. broadcast networks Fox and NBC are close to wrapping up their advance sales for commercial time for the upcoming fall season and have narrowly beaten analysts' expectations with rate increases of as much as 7 percent over last year, sources familiar with the negotiations said on Wednesday. News Corp-owned Fox won a 5 percent to 7 percent increase from advertisers despite a drop in overall viewership, one source told Reuters. The network sold about $1. ... Full Story | Top |
| How the L.A. Film Fest Wooed Hollywood Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 05:38 PM PDT By Steve Pond LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Hollywood is finally embracing the Los Angeles Film Festival. Studios once reluctant to showcase top films at LAFF, which officially opens on Thursday night in downtown L.A. after a pre-festival screening of "Man of Steel" on Wednesday night, have begun to see its value as a low-pressure showcase for movies with awards aspirations. The turnaround comes after careful wooing by festival organizers and successful debuts of films including "The Kids Are Alright," "Animal Kingdom" and "A Better Life," all of which went on to earn Oscar nominations. ... Full Story | Top |
| Tom Hanks Reteams With 'Cloud Atlas' Director on 'A Hologram For the King' Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 04:52 PM PDT  By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Tom Hanks is reteaming with his "Cloud Atlas" director Tom Tykwer on a feature adaptation of Dave Eggers' novel "A Hologram For the King," TheWrap has learned. Tykwer adapted the book and will direct the indie movie, for which CAA is in the process of securing financing. "A Hologram For the King" was a finalist for the National Book Award when it was published by McSweeney's last year. Hanks will play a struggling businessman who heads to Saudi Arabia in a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure and do something memorable with his life. ... Full Story | Top |
| Open Road Acquires Jon Favreau's ‘Chef' Starring Sofia Vergara, Robert Downey Jr Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 04:43 PM PDT By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Open Road Films has acquired domestic distribution rights to Jon Favreau's "Chef," the studio announced on Wednesday. Favreau will direct the film from his own script about a chef who loses his job and decides to open a food truck. Favreau will also star as the chef with Sofia Vergara, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr. and John Leguizamo filling out the cast. "Led by the wildly talented Jon Favreau, this is a very exciting project with a fantastic script and a truly incredible group of actors," Open Road CEO Tom Ortenberg said in a statement. ... Full Story | Top |
| Chris Tucker to Star in Relativity Comedy 'Second Honeymoon' (Exclusive) Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 03:45 PM PDT  By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - After a five-year hiatus from the big screen, Chris Tucker eased his way back into Hollywood with a well-received supporting turn in David O. Russell's "Silver Linings Playbook." Now Tucker is ready to return to leading roles, as he has signed on to star in Relativity Media's comedy "Second Honeymoon." Phil Joanou ("Gridiron Gang") will direct the movie and rewrite the script by Peter Gaulke and Kevin Heffernan. Story follows a married couple who return to Antigua on their second honeymoon in an effort to spice things up. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'Man of Steel,' '300' Reveal Posters Heavy on Dude Appeal Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 03:38 PM PDT  By Tony Maglio LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Tuesday was a big day for super dude-y movie posters of upcoming Zach Snyder action flicks. First, Mondo released two sets of posters for sale inspired by "Man of Steel" by artists Ken Taylor and Martin Ansin. Taylor's poster depicts a young Clark Kent running through a field towards his farmhouse. The sparing use of color - only the boy's red cape - pops the innocent, yet dramatic rural scene. The more traditional comic book movie poster by Ansin shows the hero in space, hovering above the Earth that he has sworn to protect. ... Full Story | Top |
| Box Office: 'This Is the End' Scores Strong $2.2M at Late Night Shows Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 03:34 PM PDT By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Star-studded apocalypse comedy "This Is the End" racked up a sterling $2.2 million in late night shows on Tuesday, according to studio estimates. Screenings for the Sony release kicked off at 7 p.m. Tuesday night at 2,300 theaters. It expands to 3,055 locations on Wednesday. Though not on the level of an "Iron Man 3" or "Fast & the Furious 6," the results are strong, considering that the film carries substantially lower production costs and less brand recognition. Its gross is roughly in line with the $1. ... Full Story | Top |
| Greeks strike over state TV closure as backlash grows Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 03:34 PM PDT  By Karolina Tagaris and Renee Maltezou ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek workers will stage a nationwide strike on Thursday, forcing hospitals to work on emergency staff and disrupting transport, in protest against the "sudden death" of state broadcaster ERT, switched off in the middle of the night by the government. Greece's two biggest labor unions plan to bring much of the near-bankrupt country to a standstill during the 24-hour strike against Prime Minister Antonis Samaras's decision to close down ERT, which they describe as "coup-like move... to gag unbiased information. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'The Voice' Finale: Christina Aguilera, Pitbull, Bruno Mars, Nelly Join Performance Roster Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 03:32 PM PDT  By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Christina Aguilera is returning to "The Voice" sooner than expected. The "Bionic" singer, who took a break from her coaching duties on the current cycle of the NBC singing competition but will return for its next cycle in the fall, will be back on the show for its season finale June 18. NBC also said Tuesday that Bruno Mars, Nelly, Pitbull and country duo Florida Georgia Line will also perform during the two-hour finale. ... Full Story | Top |
| Sandra Bullock in Early Talks to Join 'Annie' Remake at Sony (Exclusive) Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 03:28 PM PDT  By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Oscar winner Sandra Bullock is in early discussions to play Miss Hannigan in Sony and Overbrook Entertainment's remake of "Annie," two individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap. Hannigan, of course, is the mean woman who runs the orphanage where Annie and her friends live. Carol Burnett played the role in the original 1982 film, and Sony has sought to cast an actress with comedic chops and international appeal. What's especially interesting about Bullock's potential casting is that she initially passed on the role. ... Full Story | Top |
| Ashton Kutcher's 'Jobs' Sets Summer Release Date Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 03:27 PM PDT  By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Open Road Films will give "Jobs," which stars Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs, a wide release on August 16, TheWrap has learned. Originally scheduled for release on April 19, "Jobs" will now open against Universal's "Kick-Ass 2," Relativity's "Paranoia" and the Weinstein Company's historical drama "The Butler." Also opening in limited release that day are four fellow Sundance entries -- IFC's "Ain't Them Bodies Saints," Magnolia's "Prince Avalanche," Sony Classics' "Austenland" and Radius-TWC's documentary "Cutie and the Boxer. ... Full Story | Top |
| Fox, NBC report ad rate hikes for fall shows Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 03:27 PM PDT By Liana B. Baker and Lisa Richwine (Reuters) - U.S. broadcast networks Fox and NBC are close to wrapping up their advance sales for commercial time for the upcoming fall season and have narrowly beaten analysts' expectations with rate increases of as much as 7 percent over last year, sources familiar with the negotiations said on Wednesday. News Corp-owned Fox won a 5 percent to 7 percent increase from advertisers despite a drop in overall viewership, one source told Reuters. The network sold about $1. ... Full Story | Top |
| Framestore Opens L.A. Branch Amid VFX Industry's Troubles Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 03:23 PM PDT By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Framestore is a pioneer, at least when it comes to where it sets up shop. The visual effects company is bucking a trend by moving into Los Angeles at a time when the industry can't get out of the city fast enough. Over the past decade more than a dozen visual-effects companies, including Oscar-winning shops like Digital Domain and Rhythm & Hues, have filed for bankruptcy or closed down. ... Full Story | Top |
| Fox Finishes Upfronts With Slightly Lower Take Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 03:22 PM PDT By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Fox has finished its upfront sales down about 10 percent from last year's take of $1.9 billion, due to the networks's lower ratings in the 2012-13 season. Though the network is still in talks with some advertisers, its sales have essentially wrapped, a person familiar with the situation told TheWrap. The network secured CPM (cost per thousand viewers) increases of 5 to 7 percent this season, and sold about 80 percent of its inventory. Fox, which for years was the No. ... Full Story | Top |
| 'Terminator' Rights Poised to Head to Paramount With Ellisons Producing (Exclusive) Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 03:22 PM PDT By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Paramount Pictures is in negotiations to acquire distribution rights to the next "Terminator" movie that is being produced by Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures and David Ellison's Skydance Productions, an individual with knowledge of the project has told TheWrap. Paramount, Skydance and Annapurna had no comment. The "Terminator" franchise is one of the most recognized entertainment titles that has not been successfully tapped since James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger turned it into a global blockbuster franchise. ... Full Story | Top |
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