Movie Based on DC Comics’ ‘Static Shock’ in Development, Reginald Hudlin Says

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticAudiences’ choices are limited as movie theaters in additional markets reopen this weekend, with only one new studio release, “The Broken Hearts Gallery,” joining high-profile holdovers “Tenet,” “The New Mutants” and “Unhinged” on megaplex marquees.Meanwhile, limited releases are getting better exposure than usual, as indies and docs (such as “All In: The Fight for Democracy” about voter disenfranchisement and Stacey Abrams’ recent non-election) grab screens that

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorAll three movies will be released in select theaters by Vertical Entertainment in conjunction with their release on home entertainment platforms.“It’s an honor for our films to stand alongside the rich tradition of cinema that Paramount has put forth for over a century,” said Brad Feinstein, CEO of Romulus Entertainment.

Warner Bros. claims that Ray Fisher is refusing to cooperate with them in their misconduct investigation after he accused Joss Whedon and producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg of “gross” and “abusive” behavior on the Justice League set.

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Like most Americans, Stacey Abrams has spent the past five months at home. But from her makeshift workspace in the living/dining room ofher townhouse on Atlanta’s east side, the 2018 Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee has been keeping busy, tackling the issue that helped cost her that election — voter suppression — via a documentary she produced, All In: The Fight for Democracy.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: In a competitive situation, Sony Pictures has acquired the film rights to AfterShock Comics’ upcoming comic book series The Kaiju Score, from writer James Patrick (Grimm Fairy Tales, Death Comes to Dillinger, The Monsters of Jimmy Crumb) and artist Rem Broo (The End Times of Bram and Ben, Terminal Protocol).Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch will produce, along with Tony Shaw who brought the property into Sony.

Jordan Moreau A new “Static Shock” movie may be on the way.At a DC FanDome panel on Saturday, filmmaker Reginald Hudlin said there’s been “serious conversation” about bringing the electric-powered teen hero to the big screen.“One of the things we’re really excited about, we really want to live up to the name of the company, Milestone Media,” said Hudlin.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorToday during a surprise DC Fandome panel about Milestone Media, filmmaker Reginald Hudlin revealed that a Static Shock movie was in development as part of DC’s revitalizing the imprint which is devoted to African American voices.No other details were unveiled, but Hudline is involved with expanding the creative franchise that is Milestone Media, which launched in 1993, ultimately creating superheros like Iron, Rocket and Static

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After filing legal action against Apple for removing Fortnite from the App Store, Epic Games has announced its latest in-game event is based around the dispute.Chapter 2 – Season 4 launches on August 27 and iOS players will be unable to update the game to the latest version. As a result, Fortnite is hosting an event on August 23 known as the #FreeFortnite Cup and will run for four hours.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerEXCLUSIVE: Gravitas Ventures has picked up the North American distribution rights to Faith Based, the Luke Barnett-scripted indie comedy that stars Jason Alexander, Tanner Thomason, Margaret Cho, David Koechner, Lance Reddick, as well as Barnett.

Following allegations of sexual misconduct, comedian Chris D’Elia will be replaced in post-production of a new Zack Snyder movie by fellow comedian Tig Notaro. D’Elia was recently dropped by CAA following multiple sexual harassment allegations made against him, which the 40-year-old comic has denied.