All articles by John Hazelton – Page 11
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NewsUniversal’s ‘Wicked’ sequel becomes ‘Wicked: For Good’
The musical adaptation retains its November, 2025 release date.
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NewsAlex Gibney developing documentary on murder of US healthcare CEO
Michael Moore also joins debate on US health system that has followed the crime.
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FeaturesWhy outsourcing and AI means the US animation sector is facing hefty challenges in 2025
Despite the 2024 box-office numbers, the animation industry has been experiencing some seriously choppy waters.
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FeaturesUS producers are mobilising to protect their rights – and careers – in a changed industry
Without an official union, US producers are lobbying in different ways to improve their representation.
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FeaturesThe international Oscar contenders with boldly imagined film worlds
Films competing for this year’s international feature Oscar present some highly vivid conceptions of place.
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NewsChristopher Nolan project adds Zendaya and Anne Hathaway (reports)
Nolan’s new project is set for a July, 2026 launch.
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NewsRidley Scott and Paul Mescal lining up second collaboration (reports)
Director and star have Gladiator II arriving in the international marketplace next week.
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NewsParamount gets streaming boost as theatrical revenue dives
The company’s Paramount+ service reached 72m subscribers in the third quarter.
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NewsLionsgate reports “disappointing” results after theatrical slump
Several releases in the quarter “didn’t live up to our standards or our projections.”
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NewsSimon Kinberg developing new ‘Star Wars’ trilogy (reports)
Not yet clear is whether the trilogy will begin a new story or follow the first nine films.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery reports streaming growth, theatrical decline
The media giant gained 7.2m streaming subscribers in the third quarter, most from international markets.
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NewsTrump win spurs speculation and anger in Hollywood
The new administration could affect merger activity and imports.
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NewsBong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ moves to April launch
The sci-fi comedy will be released globally on IMAX screens.
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NewsAMC sees box office growth, plans global cinema upgrade initiative
The plans were revealed as the company reported a $20.7m third quarter loss.
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NewsSK Global cuts 20 positions in difficult economic climate
The US production and finance company had a surprise hit last year with Anyone But You.
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NewsLionsgate’s ‘Michael’ moonwalks to October release
The Michael Jackson biopic takes similar slot to Bohemian Rhapsody.
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News‘The Dink’ starts shooting with John McEnroe among cast additions
Also added are Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt and others.
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NewsDana Walden named for Producers Guild of America Milestone award
Television executive Walden is honoured for her work at Disney and Fox.
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Features12 documentaries to watch this awards season: 2024/5 edition
As part of Screen International’s guide to the films to watch this awards season, we round up some of the key documentary contenders.
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NewsTentative contract agreement for US casting directors
Latest labour agreement comes as Animation Guild talks continue.