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James DeMonaco to Direct Miramax's 'Vigilant'
Culturedeadline25d ago

James DeMonaco to Direct Miramax's 'Vigilant'

James DeMonaco, known as the architect of 'The Purge' franchise, is set to direct 'Vigilant' for Miramax, a project where crime fighting becomes a cash game rewarding citizens for capturing criminals.

The hot Hollywood trend for minute-long TV shows: ‘the sort of thing you’d watch drunk at 2am’
CultureThe Guardian5mo ago

The hot Hollywood trend for minute-long TV shows: ‘the sort of thing you’d watch drunk at 2am’

From fight scenes lasting for one punch to plots resolved in 45 seconds, smartphone-friendly vertical dramas are growing by 8,000% year on year. Here’s a guide to the wild new medium If you haven’t heard of vertical dramas, chances are you will soon. These quick, grabby series – usually split into minute-long episodes – have risen unstoppably over the past couple of years, and now Hollywood is taking an interest. Last year, the former Showtime executive Jana Winograde announced MicroCo, a studio devoted to vertical drama, and claimed that she was shocked by the amount of top-tier talent that has approached her. Two months before, former Miramax boss Bill Block launched GammaTime, which promises original microdramas by CSI creator Anthony E Zuiker. Continue reading...

Jaafar Jackson Joins Will Smith in Action Thriller 'Supermax'
Culturehollywood-reporterdeadline6d ago2 sources

Jaafar Jackson Joins Will Smith in Action Thriller 'Supermax'

Jaafar Jackson, fresh off his role as Michael Jackson, has been cast alongside Will Smith in the upcoming action thriller 'Supermax' from Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax, a film about FBI agents investigating a murder within a maximum security prison.

Scary Movie Franchise Crosses $1 Billion at Global Box Office
Culturedeadlinescreen-rant1mo ago2 sources

Scary Movie Franchise Crosses $1 Billion at Global Box Office

The 'Scary Movie' franchise, launched 26 years ago by the Wayans Brothers, has officially surpassed $1 billion in global box office earnings. The latest Paramount-Miramax reboot recently contributed significantly, hitting $100 million domestically.

Paramount+ Developing 'Cop Land' TV Series Adaptation
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Paramount+ Developing 'Cop Land' TV Series Adaptation

Paramount+ is moving forward with a TV series adaptation of the film 'Cop Land,' with James Mangold and Robert Levine involved in the project. The series will be produced by Paramount Television Studios and Miramax.

First Clayface Trailer Unveiled for James Gunn's DCU Body Horror Film
CultureAl Jazeerale-figaropublico+7varietyhollywood-reporterdanasdeadlinerolling-stoneignscreen-rant3mo ago10 sources

First Clayface Trailer Unveiled for James Gunn's DCU Body Horror Film

Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for the DCU's Clayface movie, teasing a grisly body horror film and confirming its R-rating. The trailer has generated significant discussion about the character's connection to James Gunn's DC Universe and the new Gotham City design.

Bill Block’s GammaTime & Idilio Partner On Five Latin American Vertical Drama Series
Culturedeadline5mo ago

Bill Block’s GammaTime & Idilio Partner On Five Latin American Vertical Drama Series

EXCLUSIVE: GammaTime, the micro-drama platform founded recently by former Miramax head Bill Block, has entered a co-financing and production agreement with Idilio, the Latin America micro-drama platform founded by TV personality Gabriela Tafur. Under the deal, the companies will co-produce five original, Spanish-language vertical series designed for global distribution. The slate will be developed natively in […]