Warner Bros. and Legendary are hoping for a monster-sized opening weekend for “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” and are tapping every method possible to pull in moviegoers, including partnering with Roblox to grab the attention of its young audience so that they will sway their parents to take them to the theater.
Over the past two weeks, Warner Bros. has been engaging Roblox users via its interactive trailer for the “Godzilla vs. King” sequel, which allows players to enter the 2D video and come out in the movie’s world of Hollow Earth. The trailer then becomes playable via an obstacle course where players are joined by Suko, the Mini-Kong, while navigating through the video and collecting movie-themed crystals.
For anyone who isn’t an active user of the platform or has a child who is obsessed with it, Roblox is an online platform that allows users to program...
Over the past two weeks, Warner Bros. has been engaging Roblox users via its interactive trailer for the “Godzilla vs. King” sequel, which allows players to enter the 2D video and come out in the movie’s world of Hollow Earth. The trailer then becomes playable via an obstacle course where players are joined by Suko, the Mini-Kong, while navigating through the video and collecting movie-themed crystals.
For anyone who isn’t an active user of the platform or has a child who is obsessed with it, Roblox is an online platform that allows users to program...
- 3/28/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Updated with more signatories: Reaction continues to The Zone of Interest director Jonathan Glazer’s acceptance speech after his film won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film this month.
Some 1,215 Jewish show business professionals now have signed a letter denouncing the filmmaker’s speech, in which he decried the “dehumanization” of the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. See the updated full list below.
“We refute our Jewishness being hijacked for the purpose of drawing a moral equivalence between a Nazi regime that sought to exterminate a race of people, and an Israeli nation that seeks to avert its own extermination,” the letter states (read it in full in full below).
This list includes among its signatories Eli Roth and Amy Sherman-Palladino, Amy Pascal, Debra Messing, Gail Berman, Hawk Koch, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gary Barber, Lawrence Bender, Tovah Feldshuh and Rod Lurie.
You can watch Glazer’s speech here,...
Some 1,215 Jewish show business professionals now have signed a letter denouncing the filmmaker’s speech, in which he decried the “dehumanization” of the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. See the updated full list below.
“We refute our Jewishness being hijacked for the purpose of drawing a moral equivalence between a Nazi regime that sought to exterminate a race of people, and an Israeli nation that seeks to avert its own extermination,” the letter states (read it in full in full below).
This list includes among its signatories Eli Roth and Amy Sherman-Palladino, Amy Pascal, Debra Messing, Gail Berman, Hawk Koch, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gary Barber, Lawrence Bender, Tovah Feldshuh and Rod Lurie.
You can watch Glazer’s speech here,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
No hostage left behind.
So many of your favorite stars have come together to thank President Biden for his efforts in working to peace amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Amid the news that two American hostages and two Israeli hostages have been released from captivity, Hollywood heavyweights are hoping for the safe return of the 220 innocent people who are still being held hostage by Hamas.
“We are heartened by Friday’s release of the two American hostages, Judith Ranaan and her daughter Natalie Ranaan and by today’s release of two Israelis, Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, whose husbands remain in captivity,” the letter read.
The letter continued, “But our relief is tempered by our overwhelming concern that 220 innocent people, including 30 children, remain captive by terrorists, threatened with torture and death. They were taken by Hamas in the savage massacre of October 7, where over 1,400 Israelis were slaughtered – women raped, families burned alive,...
So many of your favorite stars have come together to thank President Biden for his efforts in working to peace amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Amid the news that two American hostages and two Israeli hostages have been released from captivity, Hollywood heavyweights are hoping for the safe return of the 220 innocent people who are still being held hostage by Hamas.
“We are heartened by Friday’s release of the two American hostages, Judith Ranaan and her daughter Natalie Ranaan and by today’s release of two Israelis, Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, whose husbands remain in captivity,” the letter read.
The letter continued, “But our relief is tempered by our overwhelming concern that 220 innocent people, including 30 children, remain captive by terrorists, threatened with torture and death. They were taken by Hamas in the savage massacre of October 7, where over 1,400 Israelis were slaughtered – women raped, families burned alive,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: Mila Kunis has been set to star opposite Michael Keaton in comedy Goodrich, we can reveal.
Set in contemporary Los Angeles during the holidays, the film, which is due to shoot from next month, tells the story of art dealer Andy Goodrich (Keaton), a man whose life is upended when his younger second wife leaves him and enters a 90-day rehab program while also threatening divorce. Goodrich takes charge of their nine-year-old twins, thrusting him into the world of modern parenthood for which he is deeply unprepared. With his career falling by the wayside, he leans on his grown and pregnant daughter Grace for support, and ultimately evolves into the father Grace never had.
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Set in contemporary Los Angeles during the holidays, the film, which is due to shoot from next month, tells the story of art dealer Andy Goodrich (Keaton), a man whose life is upended when his younger second wife leaves him and enters a 90-day rehab program while also threatening divorce. Goodrich takes charge of their nine-year-old twins, thrusting him into the world of modern parenthood for which he is deeply unprepared. With his career falling by the wayside, he leans on his grown and pregnant daughter Grace for support, and ultimately evolves into the father Grace never had.
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- 3/14/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
After a holiday hiatus, broadcast networks ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and The CW will be back for anticipated midseason returns of procedural favorites, along with winter premieres for freshman outings and new season installments.
TheWrap has you covered with a detailed calendar of each premiere, from the Milo Ventimiglia vehicle “The Company You Keep,” the ABC thriller that will air Feb. 19, to the Season 4 return of Fox’s “9-1-1” spinoff, “9-1-1: Lone Star,” returning Jan. 17. Also keep an eye out for new series, “Lingo” (CBS’ reality game show hosted by RuPaul Charles), ABC’s freshman comedy from Gina Rodriguez “Not Dead Yet” and more.
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NBC’s staple procedurals — “OneChicago” and the “Law and Order” franchises — will be back Jan. 4 and 5, respectively. ABC will put on a crossover event for “The Rookie” (which moves into a...
TheWrap has you covered with a detailed calendar of each premiere, from the Milo Ventimiglia vehicle “The Company You Keep,” the ABC thriller that will air Feb. 19, to the Season 4 return of Fox’s “9-1-1” spinoff, “9-1-1: Lone Star,” returning Jan. 17. Also keep an eye out for new series, “Lingo” (CBS’ reality game show hosted by RuPaul Charles), ABC’s freshman comedy from Gina Rodriguez “Not Dead Yet” and more.
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Amazon Studios Elevates Rola Bauer, Lindsay Sloane in MGM Scripted TV Restructuring
NBC’s staple procedurals — “OneChicago” and the “Law and Order” franchises — will be back Jan. 4 and 5, respectively. ABC will put on a crossover event for “The Rookie” (which moves into a...
- 12/2/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
More than two years after the brutal murder of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen, the only person to be charged in connection to her death has pleaded guilty to accessory to murder after the fact and three other charges.
Guillen, who was 20 at the time, disappeared from Fort Hood Army base in Texas on April 22, 2020. Her remains were discovered on June 30, and investigators determined she’d been bludgeoned to death on the base by another soldier, Aaron David Robinson, who then dismembered and hid her body elsewhere. Robinson, who was in custody at the time, escaped and fled, and later killed himself with a handgun when law enforcement attempted to capture him.
Cecily Aguilar was Robinson’s girlfriend and investigators accused her of helping Robinson dismember Guillen and hide her remains. Aguilar was arrested on July 2 and told investigators that Robinson murdered Guillen to conceal his relationship with Aguilar.
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Guillen, who was 20 at the time, disappeared from Fort Hood Army base in Texas on April 22, 2020. Her remains were discovered on June 30, and investigators determined she’d been bludgeoned to death on the base by another soldier, Aaron David Robinson, who then dismembered and hid her body elsewhere. Robinson, who was in custody at the time, escaped and fled, and later killed himself with a handgun when law enforcement attempted to capture him.
Cecily Aguilar was Robinson’s girlfriend and investigators accused her of helping Robinson dismember Guillen and hide her remains. Aguilar was arrested on July 2 and told investigators that Robinson murdered Guillen to conceal his relationship with Aguilar.
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- 11/30/2022
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Amazon Studios boss Jennifer Salke will now also oversee MGM, effective immediately.
Alongside her duties as head of Amazon Studios, Salke will also oversee MGM Scripted television and film, as well as creative marketing and distribution. Assisting her will be Chris Brearton, who will now serve as vice president, Pvs corporate strategy, overseeing the streaming servince MGM+ (formerly Epix) and MGM Alternative Television.
“I wanted to say how proud I am to be named the head of Amazon and MGM Studios,” Salk said in a memo to employees. “It is a privilege to lead a team of such immensely talented people. We have such an exciting opportunity ahead of us as we continue to build out our best-in-class studios and entertain even more people all over the world.”
Salke also announced a new leadership structure at MGM after Monday’s exit of TV group chairman Mark Burnett (MGM’s movie...
Alongside her duties as head of Amazon Studios, Salke will also oversee MGM Scripted television and film, as well as creative marketing and distribution. Assisting her will be Chris Brearton, who will now serve as vice president, Pvs corporate strategy, overseeing the streaming servince MGM+ (formerly Epix) and MGM Alternative Television.
“I wanted to say how proud I am to be named the head of Amazon and MGM Studios,” Salk said in a memo to employees. “It is a privilege to lead a team of such immensely talented people. We have such an exciting opportunity ahead of us as we continue to build out our best-in-class studios and entertain even more people all over the world.”
Salke also announced a new leadership structure at MGM after Monday’s exit of TV group chairman Mark Burnett (MGM’s movie...
- 11/30/2022
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Warner Bros. Discovery has promoted Cameron Curtis to EVP of Worldwide Digital Marketing, the studio said Tuesday.
The Hollywood veteran, with 15 years of experience driving digital campaign strategy and execution for major studios, has been at Warner Bros. since 2016. In that time he has overseen digital campaigns for “Aquaman” and “Joker”. He also worked on the campaigns for blockbusters like “Ready Player One” (581 million), “Elvis” (286 million) and “The Batman” (770 million).
“Among all the candidates we spoke with, Cameron came in with the most progressive perspective,” said Josh Goldstine, Warner Bros. President of Worldwide Marketing. “He understands the evolving role that digital is playing in these motion picture campaigns.”
Since being named EVP, Curtis has restructured the group into three teams, with one focused on social creative, another on talent and a third on digital partnerships. The structure creates teams of specialists with the ability to innovate and amplify at every...
The Hollywood veteran, with 15 years of experience driving digital campaign strategy and execution for major studios, has been at Warner Bros. since 2016. In that time he has overseen digital campaigns for “Aquaman” and “Joker”. He also worked on the campaigns for blockbusters like “Ready Player One” (581 million), “Elvis” (286 million) and “The Batman” (770 million).
“Among all the candidates we spoke with, Cameron came in with the most progressive perspective,” said Josh Goldstine, Warner Bros. President of Worldwide Marketing. “He understands the evolving role that digital is playing in these motion picture campaigns.”
Since being named EVP, Curtis has restructured the group into three teams, with one focused on social creative, another on talent and a third on digital partnerships. The structure creates teams of specialists with the ability to innovate and amplify at every...
- 11/29/2022
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Cameron Curtis has been upped to EVP of Worldwide Digital Marketing at Warner Bros.
Since being named EVP, Curtis has restructured the group into three teams focused on social creative, talent and influencer strategy, and digital partnerships.
The new digital marketing structure put in place creates teams of specialists with a mandate to innovate and amplify every stage of Warner Bros.’ theatrical marketing campaigns. Warners is known for working with creators and influencers in new and innovative ways. Stats show that 60 of consumers purchase their products when recommended by a creator or influencer. The studio is looking to continue to harness that as they spread the word on their theatrical slate via social media talent.
Curtis counts over 15 years of experience in driving digital campaign strategy and execution for major studios. He arrived at Warner Bros. in 2016 and has overseen digital campaigns on movies such as the studio’s highest grossing DC title ever,...
Since being named EVP, Curtis has restructured the group into three teams focused on social creative, talent and influencer strategy, and digital partnerships.
The new digital marketing structure put in place creates teams of specialists with a mandate to innovate and amplify every stage of Warner Bros.’ theatrical marketing campaigns. Warners is known for working with creators and influencers in new and innovative ways. Stats show that 60 of consumers purchase their products when recommended by a creator or influencer. The studio is looking to continue to harness that as they spread the word on their theatrical slate via social media talent.
Curtis counts over 15 years of experience in driving digital campaign strategy and execution for major studios. He arrived at Warner Bros. in 2016 and has overseen digital campaigns on movies such as the studio’s highest grossing DC title ever,...
- 11/29/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces Golden Globe nominated actress, Mila Kunis, as the recipient of its 2018 Woman of the Year Award.
The Pudding is excited to honor a talented actress, whose career has taken her from television to film and now to producing as well.
The Woman of the Year Award is the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ oldest honor, bestowed annually on performers who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment. Established in 1951, the Woman of the Year Award has been given to many notable and talented entertainers, including Meryl Streep, Debbie Reynolds, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson, and most recently Octavia Spencer.
The Woman of the Year festivities will begin at 2:45p.m. on January 25th, 2018, when Ms Kunis will lead a parade through the streets of Cambridge. Following the parade, the Hasty Pudding Theatricals will host a celebratory roast for the actress.
The Pudding is excited to honor a talented actress, whose career has taken her from television to film and now to producing as well.
The Woman of the Year Award is the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ oldest honor, bestowed annually on performers who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment. Established in 1951, the Woman of the Year Award has been given to many notable and talented entertainers, including Meryl Streep, Debbie Reynolds, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson, and most recently Octavia Spencer.
The Woman of the Year festivities will begin at 2:45p.m. on January 25th, 2018, when Ms Kunis will lead a parade through the streets of Cambridge. Following the parade, the Hasty Pudding Theatricals will host a celebratory roast for the actress.
- 1/19/2018
- Look to the Stars
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