Traditionally, each movie distributed is initially screened exclusively in theaters for about 90 days. Only then the studio can move it to a streaming or video-on-demand service. However, as the pandemic forced theaters to close their doors, Universal has released the animated Trolls World Tour straight to VOD. NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell said the company will release its movies in both formats simultaneously even after the reopening of the theaters.

This created a rift between Universal and AMC. The theater company even said it will not play any of Universal’s movies in its theaters. However, as AMC was hit hard financially by the pandemic and as Universal rosters include heavyweights as Fast & Furious 9, Jurassic Park, and Despicable Me, the parties were bound to make amends.

The new deal will give Universal the option to move its films to premium VOD services only, including AMC’s own service. This often means digital rentals of 20 dollars and not standard VOD services.

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Written by Orange Is The New Black’s Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, the script is based on an original pitch by Gosling. As of now, there’s no director attached to the film.

The Wolfman 2010 film by Universal starred Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, and Hugo Weaving. It follows Lawrence Talbot, who is bitten by a werewolf and afflicted by an ancient curse when he’s trying to return home.

It’s still unknown what this remake will look like, but it’s believed to take place in the present times with a similar feel to Jake Gyllenhaal’s Nightcrawler, with a supernatural twist.

Universal’s upcoming monster movies include Elizabeth Banks’ Invisible Woman, Paul Feig’s Dark Army, Dexter Fletcher’s Renfield, and Karyn Kusama’s Dracula.

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Universal has a put pilot commitment from NBC for a family drama set in Harlem helmed by Malcolm D. Lee. 

Lee is set to write and produce the new series titled At That Age. This will be his first TV project from his Blackmaled Productions. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series will follow the Cooper family. After suffering a catastrophic event, seven family members face a foundational shift, make life-altering decisions and deal with deep secrets coming to light.

“To have the first project to come out of our deal with UTV be a story that I feel passionate and strongly about, that I’m getting the opportunity to write, is incredibly gratifying,” said Lee. “Just like my first film, At That Age will explore universal themes where everyone can see themselves. The specificity of exploring those dynamics with an African American family show will be emblematic of what audiences who’ve enjoyed my films should expect: heart, humor and intelligence.”

Nikki Reed, who will serve as executive producer alongside Lee added, “I’m excited about exploring the complicated dynamics that are often universally shared by siblings. The relationship between brothers and sisters can be reflected by a titanic clash of opposing emotions, of love and hate of competition and support, of envy and admiration. Malcolm will get a chance to do a deep dive into these delicate and challenging relationships in At That Age.”

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Traditionally, each movie distributed is initially screened exclusively in theaters for about 90 days. Only then the studio can move it to a streaming or video-on-demand service. However, as the pandemic forced theaters to close their doors, Universal has released the animated Trolls World Tour straight to VOD. NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell said the company will release its movies in both formats simultaneously even after the reopening of the theaters.

This created a rift between Universal and AMC. The theater company even said it will not play any of Universal’s movies in its theaters. However, as AMC was hit hard financially by the pandemic and as Universal rosters include heavyweights as Fast & Furious 9, Jurassic Park, and Despicable Me, the parties were bound to make amends.

The new deal will give Universal the option to move its films to premium VOD services only, including AMC’s own service. This often means digital rentals of 20 dollars and not standard VOD services.

The post Universal and AMC Sign Deal to Shorten Exclusive Theatrical Window appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Written by Orange Is The New Black’s Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, the script is based on an original pitch by Gosling. As of now, there’s no director attached to the film.

The Wolfman 2010 film by Universal starred Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, and Hugo Weaving. It follows Lawrence Talbot, who is bitten by a werewolf and afflicted by an ancient curse when he’s trying to return home.

It’s still unknown what this remake will look like, but it’s believed to take place in the present times with a similar feel to Jake Gyllenhaal’s Nightcrawler, with a supernatural twist.

Universal’s upcoming monster movies include Elizabeth Banks’ Invisible Woman, Paul Feig’s Dark Army, Dexter Fletcher’s Renfield, and Karyn Kusama’s Dracula.

The post Ryan Gosling to Star in “Wolfman” Remake appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Universal has a put pilot commitment from NBC for a family drama set in Harlem helmed by Malcolm D. Lee. 

Lee is set to write and produce the new series titled At That Age. This will be his first TV project from his Blackmaled Productions. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series will follow the Cooper family. After suffering a catastrophic event, seven family members face a foundational shift, make life-altering decisions and deal with deep secrets coming to light.

“To have the first project to come out of our deal with UTV be a story that I feel passionate and strongly about, that I’m getting the opportunity to write, is incredibly gratifying,” said Lee. “Just like my first film, At That Age will explore universal themes where everyone can see themselves. The specificity of exploring those dynamics with an African American family show will be emblematic of what audiences who’ve enjoyed my films should expect: heart, humor and intelligence.”

Nikki Reed, who will serve as executive producer alongside Lee added, “I’m excited about exploring the complicated dynamics that are often universally shared by siblings. The relationship between brothers and sisters can be reflected by a titanic clash of opposing emotions, of love and hate of competition and support, of envy and admiration. Malcolm will get a chance to do a deep dive into these delicate and challenging relationships in At That Age.”

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