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DL: 3 Lees! Ang Lee will direct Mason Lee (Ang's son) as Bruce Lee in a new biopic for Sony. notfabio Nov 30, 10:16

Explains that while it appears Ang Lee has been in directors jail after Gemini Man, Mason has been physically training for 3 years for this. {nm} notfabio Nov 30, 10:19

COCAINE BEAR trailer has been unleashed notfabio Nov 30, 10:10

It's super goofball deluxe (looks like a movie trailer parody) {nm} notfabio Nov 30, 10:11

is this Ray Liotta's final movie? {nm} donny blaze Nov 30, 11:20

Dangerous Waters (a STV/streamer title for sure) was what he died during the filming of, unsure if he filmed enough for them to keep him in notfabio Nov 30, 12:49

Surprise! Willow D+ is better reviewed than the original film 86% positive, but audience ratings are low-ish 58% notfabio Nov 30, 10:05

Unsure if it's getting review bombed for some reason (diverse cast?) {nm} notfabio Nov 30, 10:06

Gay romance. Antibody Nov 30, 10:11

THR: Amazon CEO at Dealbook today says he thinks Prime Video should be spun-off into a separate business (down the line) notfabio Nov 30, 09:53

strictly speaking, Amazon is now a giant server farm that happens to also sell things online at predatory prices {nm} donny blaze Nov 30, 10:10

New logo for The Flash with sane June 23 date ikely points to new trailer shortly (targeting Avatar 2) notfabio Nov 30, 09:40

*bows humbly* {nm} Flash Nov 30, 09:50

Variety: Baz talks his 4+ hour version of ELVIS, Butler performed nearly full concerts he would want to restore. notfabio Nov 30, 09:32

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Already tagged. {nm} Antibody Nov 30, 09:43

THE Cover JCAME: "Fox who agreed to a three-hour movie," in the AVAT2 contract. CG too expensive now for a TV series. Antibody Nov 30, 07:21

Also 350+ budget for Avatar 2 vs the 250 previously claimed {nm} notfabio Nov 30, 07:37

That's not counting A&M I guess? Frankly I thought they'd go much harder marketing it than they have. Cutting losses maybe? Tallwonder Nov 30, 07:43

I dunno... they've had the entire cast doing the morning show run this week. {nm} TheWeekendWarrior Nov 30, 07:43

If I want (& think it can) to do $1b domestic I'd have gone all out for 2-3 months prior to release. Think DSTR2 + SPID8 & then some! Tallwonder Nov 30, 07:52

In fact international markets they'd have to compete with World Cup soccer. There might even be movie screens showing it live some places * Tallwonder Nov 30, 07:56

Yeah 350+ would just be physical production costs presuming 350+ is really 399ish it does need to make a billion WW to recoup (vs 1.5) {nm} notfabio Nov 30, 07:47

A good example of how money gets saved on VFX for non-theatrical releases... TheWeekendWarrior Nov 30, 07:43

Old Timers Club, when the first AVATAR came out, James Cameron refused to authorize theatres having people in blue costumes/makeup for promo notfabio Nov 30, 08:15

I buried the lede below but.... $15 BILLION, BABY! {nm} TheWeekendWarrior Nov 30, 06:28

Wowza! That's amazing! Kudos & Congrats! {nm} cmbastos Nov 30, 06:29

Excellent! Congrats! {nm} gordon06 Nov 30, 06:33

TREMendooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!! {nm} gogreenytd Nov 30, 06:35

Nicely Done. The Olivia Wilde Congratulatory Celebration is at 7:00 PM PST in her Los Feliz Abode. Dress Sharply & Be on Time. RotoHockeyYTD2014 Nov 30, 06:41

A prime example of dedication and discipline, well done... {nm} SirWinstonNewkirk Nov 30, 06:42

Congratz! {nm} Catzan Nov 30, 06:43

congrats {nm} oneman Nov 30, 06:46

Great job! {nm} execrated Nov 30, 06:48

Impressive! Congrats to ya {nm} rexlax Nov 30, 07:03

Woot!! {nm} Buckee Nov 30, 07:08

Excellent~~ Now onto $16 BILLION. :) {nm} grammar Nov 30, 07:38

Congrats! Your reward'll be several $300 IPOs ;-) Be joining you in about .. (checks account) 9 odd years, if alive! {nm} Tallwonder Nov 30, 07:39

Very Nice - Congrats ! {nm} joeoftexas Nov 30, 07:47

Thanks everyone! Unfortunately, I'm stuck at #30 for a very long time.... {nm} TheWeekendWarrior Nov 30, 07:59

Glaven!!! {nm} Professor Frink Nov 30, 08:06

Impressive! {nm} Grunt Nov 30, 08:13

put it on the boarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd, YES! {nm} journey Nov 30, 08:14

You could fund so many AVATAR sequels with that! Congratulations! {nm} notfabio Nov 30, 08:16

Dang! {nm} gsquared Nov 30, 08:47

Huzzah! {nm} Initech Nov 30, 08:54

Nice work!! {nm} tomcat90 Nov 30, 09:38

Kachingo! {nm} Qix Nov 30, 09:56

congrats! {nm} tealfan Nov 30, 10:55

Congrats {nm} cj19 Nov 30, 11:58

Grab a brew! Don't cost nuthin' [nm] SenJohnBlutarsky Nov 30, 13:54

Awesome! {nm} goodvibe61 Nov 30, 16:06

Amazon is closing a big deal with Warner Bros Discovery for DC animated content Peterlee Nov 30, 05:14

Deadline's article is in this link Peterlee Nov 30, 05:14

I suspect WBD will close HBO Max, and then sign some major licensing agreements with other streamers. (like what Sony is doing...) {nm} Peterlee Nov 30, 05:16

I thought Warner was going to merge HBO Max and Discovery+ together? Leaving streaming all together sounds like throwing in the flag {nm} JayPrimetown Nov 30, 06:01

Warner produces TV content for other distributors. One is referenced in the article. Peter is overreacting {nm} Moviesnob Nov 30, 06:57

Will be weird if the DCU connected to WB titles also go to Amazon. I suspect at least the Matt Reeves and JJ Abrams Batman is going there {nm} notfabio Nov 30, 05:32

TheWrap: Jennifer Salke will head MGM. Sue Kroll will be marketing head even Erik Lomis survives to continue to head UA notfabio Nov 29, 20:05

yikes on 2 out of 3 {nm} Moviesnob Nov 29, 20:39

Salke is also not an advocate for exhibition so whatever good will wall street had for the "new" Amazon strategy its gone now {nm} Moviesnob Nov 29, 20:41

Willow didn't have its premiere until tonight. Not sure when embargo drops, but likely stinks as it's live on D+ tomorrow. notfabio Nov 29, 18:55

Review embargo is at midnight PST tonight... but the social embargo on all episodesi s when they're on the streamer. Weird. {nm} TheWeekendWarrior Nov 29, 20:09

REGAL is booking THE MEAN ONE (The Grinch horror movie parody) December 9th (giant $300 IPO Needed!) notfabio Nov 29, 18:25

Going out via Atlas Distribution/Rocky Mountain which handled the Atlas Shrugged Movies so, might report? {nm} notfabio Nov 29, 18:26

Yes. The last $300+ IPO in Feb has done really well.. {nm} Tallwonder Nov 29, 18:42

Wait. Another $300 IPO on the horizon. This one cant do that badly. Let the mayhem here begin! {nm} Tallwonder Nov 29, 18:58

I was about to say, "PLease... no H$300m IPO until I hit $15 billion...." TheWeekendWarrior Nov 29, 20:04

THR: Channing Tatum is getting $25 million, David Leitch $18 million and Simon Kinberg $8 million for RED SHIRT. "Potential theatrical" notfabio Nov 29, 17:58

They asked for a 45 day theatrical commitment, one of the studios was willing but at a lower price point. notfabio Nov 29, 18:02

THR: “It’s one of the highest pre-sale levels we’ve ever seen" IMAX CEO on AVATAR 2 IMAX Pre Sales. notfabio Nov 29, 17:54

Undoubtedly won't last but VIOLENT NIGHT is at 100% with 6 reviews! (Embargo just dropped, Variety and THR are both positive) notfabio Nov 29, 17:43

Lot of the raves are the hackiest of L.A. hacks. {nm} TheWeekendWarrior Nov 29, 19:59

IGN has already replaced Chris Pratt's voice with the Original Mario VO actor Charles Martinet in a snippet from the brand new trailer. notfabio Nov 29, 17:30

Disney's new 10-K our distribution approach and the businesses/distribution platforms selected for the initial distribution of content notfabio Nov 29, 14:36

changes can be expected. {nm} notfabio Nov 29, 14:37

The restructuring and change in business strategy, once determined, could result in impairment charges {nm} notfabio Nov 29, 14:41

In other words, probably going to take some write-offs ala WB (ala Scoob Holiday Haunt/Batgirl), but likely more theatrical first releases. {nm} notfabio Nov 29, 14:43

i.e. there's a tiny bit more of hope previously set plans like ALIEN 5 and PETER PAN & WENDY going direct to D+/Hulu may be undone {nm} notfabio Nov 29, 16:06

A Viagra musical..... OOOooookay. {nm} DTravel Nov 29, 14:26

I'm up for it! {nm} TheWeekendWarrior Nov 29, 14:35

Sounds like Blue Man Group. {nm} Abraxas Nov 29, 15:03

Rise ... the musical {nm} bface Nov 29, 15:21

Bones it all {nm} Abraxas Nov 29, 15:24

Misterction? {nm} Grunt Nov 29, 18:24

Sponsored by Garnier Fructis: Long & Strong {nm} Tallwonder Nov 29, 18:40

as a CNA, i've seen people OD on viagra. its not a visual you ever forget. why not make a musical? it couldnt be any crazier then Annette... {nm} horrorfanatic Nov 29, 21:36

DL: No word yet on the Film side, but Amazon is retiring the Orion brand (again) for TV which likely means Orion Film side is dead too. notfabio Nov 29, 14:21

Likely waiting for WOMEN TALKING to release before they formally kill Orion Pictures outright (TILL is their current film). {nm} notfabio Nov 29, 14:24