Jason Blum Is Ready To Kill The ‘Paranormal Activity’ Franchise: “It Has Been Enough Already”

Neil Gaiman is revealing secrets behind the long process to adapt the “The Sandman” comics for Hollywood.

Demi Lovato celebrated her 30th birthday in Los Angeles! The talented singer stepped out Wednesday night, looking stunning with her edgy style, wearing a red dress, black fishnet stockings, suede booties and metallic jewelry.The musician, who recently went public with her new boyfriend, celebrated with her celebrity friends in West Hollywood, including Paris Jackson, ‘Pretty Little Liars’ star Ashley Benson, and Kate Beckinsale.Demi was walking hand in hand with her boyfriend Jordan Lutes, who wore a graphic t-shirt, a bucket hat and a jean jacket. Exiting the party, Paris was photographed wearing a red top with a semi-sheer long sleeve and a brown puffer jacket, as she got on her motorcycle.Ashley also wore a chic and casual look, wearing a cropped white t-shirt, jeans and black leather boots.Demi is currently enjoying the success of her latest album, preparing to go on her world tour, as fans are thrilled to see her perform all her new songs.

Daniel Kaluuya won’t be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” he seems plenty excited to experience the franchise as a fan this time around.The actor offered his reaction to the first trailer for “Wakanda Forever” during the Los Angeles premiere of “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.” Kaluuya serves as a producer on the comedy, which stars Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown.“Of course, I’ve seen it!” Kaluuya told Variety’s Marc Malkin when asked about the trailer.

The Super Bowl XXXVIII incident was not the only malfunction surrounding Janet Jackson’s music in the mid aughts. Soon after that debacle, a computer manufacturer discovered that playing “Rhythm Nation” — a 1989 smash from Jackson’s fourth studio LP, Rhythm Nation 1814 — crashed a model of 5400-RPM laptop hard drives widely in use at the time.

Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation might have the ability to get you up making shapes on the dancefloor, but it also has a lesser-known (and slightly ominous) power. The track stormed the charts in 1989, with its accompanying video an absolute masterclass in choreography. But while packed dancefloors were heaving to the catchy song, not everyone could keepup with the rhythm – namely, laptops.

Denis Sulta and Saoirse-Monica Jackson enjoyed a loved up break to Barcelona.

Some new names have been added to the “Garfield” movie cast.

Keeping Up With The Kardashians TV star Khloé Kardashian has congratulated her brother's ex, Adrienne Bailon, after she welcomed her son, Ever James, to the world. Conceived via surrogacy, the 38 year old singer and her husband Israel Houghton, 51, shared their exciting news on their Instagram page, where they spoke on the "challenging journey" they've faced to have a child over the last five years. And Khloé couldn't hide her excitement as she commented: "I am so beyond happy for you A!!! He is the luckiest little boy to have you both as his parents.

Latest DealsA score or more of new deals announced since Sunday in exclusivity to Variety:*Germany’s Pluto Film has been in negotiations with several theatrical distributors on Locarno Piazza Grande title “Semret,” ahead of its world premiere on Aug. 10.

Paris Jackson looked very cool this weekend, as she stopped by for lunch while riding a light blue Vespa. The 25 year old was photographed wearing a cool outfit and a silver helmet as she expertly rode her scooter around Santa Monica, California.Prince Jackson shares Tony Awards BTS with Paris JacksonKim Kardashian’s SKIMS taps Paris Jackson in new L.A pool party-inspired campaignJackson was photographed wearing an outfit made out of different shades of brown, made up of a crop top, a jacket and some ripped jeans that she paired with some boots.She was photographed coasting through Santa Monica and stopping by some lunch with friends.

Blumhouse founder and CEO Jason Blum is at Locarno where he is set to be feted with the Swiss festival’s Raimondo Rezzonico award for Best Independent Producer. Prior to the event — which will take place at a rainy Piazza Grande — Blum spoke to Deadline about a range of topics, including the status of his upcoming Exorcist remake, the evolution of his micro-budget producing philosophy, and his desire to win an Academy Award. Check out the full interview below.

Marta Balaga Blumhouse Productions CEO Jason Blum teased the end of the “Paranormal Activity” franchise in Locarno, where he will receive the Premio Raimondo Rezzonico for Best Independent Producer.“It has been enough already. That last ‘Paranormal Activity’ movie was terrible,” he says.

What are the laws of attraction? For some, it can be no more than toxic traits. The Hulu series “Tell Me Lies” delves into a college student finding enticements in the darkest corners of sexual magnetism.

William Jackson Harper (Love Life), Tom Pelphrey (Ozark), Aml Ameen (Boxing Day), Sarah Jones (For All Mankind), Jon Michael Hill (Widows), and Chanté Adams (A League Of Their Own) have been cast opposite Jeff Daniels and Diane Lane in A Man In Full, Netflix’s six-episode limited series based on Tom Wolfe’s 1998 novel, from David E. Kelley and Regina King.

EXCLUSIVE: Jason Mitchell (Mudbound) and Bartosz Bielenia (Corpus Christi) have joined Jacek Braciak (Leave No Traces) for historical action title Scarborn, based on the story of Polish general and revolutionary war hero Tadeusz Kościuszko who is best known for fighting at George Washington’s side in the American War of Independence.