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In a conversation with Alec Baldwin livestreamed on Instagram, Woody Allen said he plans to direct “one or two more” films, but also said “the thrill is gone” because of the decline of the theatrical experience. Without revealing details about the project, Allen said he will direct a film that will shoot in Paris in the late-summer or early fall. His last film was Rifkin’s Festival , which grossed just $2.3 million, reaching the U.S. in a limited release earlier this year but making little impact. MPI Media Group handled that film, stepping in for Amazon Studios, which yanked its $80 million distribution deal with Allen in 2019. The filmmaker has seen his career options narrow in recent years amid increased scrutiny around allegations of sexual abuse. Book publisher Hachette also canceled publication of his memoir in 2020. Even before Covid, Allen said, the challenging environment for traditional theatrical releases was starting to weigh on him. “When I started, … [Read more...] about Woody Allen Plans To Make “One Or Two More” Films, But “The Thrill Is Gone” Due To Decline Of Movie Theaters

The Ghostbusters sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife that Sony teased at CinemaCon in a sizzle reel, and which director Jason Reitman and writer Gil Kenan confirmed on Ghostbusters Day, June 8, is getting a theatrical release of Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. As hinted at in the end credits of Afterlife, the next chapter will return to the original films’ New York City and Firehouse setting. Ghostbusters: Afterlife was held by Sony during the pandemic when theaters were closed, and was a cornerstone to the Thanksgiving 2021 holiday box office, ultimately making over $200M WW. Also opening on Wednesday, Dec. 20 is Paramount’s feature animation movie The Tiger’s Apprentice and Warner Bros.’ The Color Purple musical. On that Friday, Dec. 22, Paramount still has an untitled Star Trek movie on the calendar, and Disney still has Rogue Squadron. … [Read more...] about Sony Dates ‘Ghostbusters’ Sequel For 2023

TMZ.com Jack Harlow 's squashed his beef with Brandy , but now he's got PETA on his ass ... and his manager, DJ Drama 's speaking up for him, saying the org has the wrong idea about what went down on Jack's music vid shoot. We caught up with Jack’s Generation Now boss at LAX, where he was feeling great about a big biz move. More on that in a moment, Drama also addressed the controversy over Jack's Drake -featured "Churchill Downs" video. ICYMI ... PETA had a cow over the music vid, calling for JH and Drizzy to make huge donations to combat racehorse abuse. The video shows horses racing at the 2022 Kentucky Derby. Gallery Launch Gallery YouTube Drama says he and the team brought no harm to any horses, and coming down on the rappers is a bit misguided. Bottom line? Doesn't sound like PETA's getting those donations. All that aside, there are big things on the horizon for Drama and Generation Now, which he runs with producer … [Read more...] about DJ Drama Defends Jack Harlow Against PETA Accusations