Vertical Entertainment Lands ‘Henchmen’ Animated Movie Starring Thomas Middleditch, James Marsden & Rosario Dawson

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerVertical Entertainment has brokered a deal for the North American distribution rights to The True Adventures of Wolfboy, starring Knives Out and It actor Jaeden Martell (formerly credited as Jaeden Lieberher), Sophie Giannamore (The L Word Generation Q), Chris Messina (Away We Go), Eve Hewson (Bridge of Spies), and John Turturro (The Night Of).

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO Max has given a straight-to-series order for “Peacemaker,” a spinoff from the upcoming “Suicide Squad” film. John Cena will play the title role, reprising his role from the film.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorSyfy’s TZGZ weekly late-night animation block continues to expand its slate, with a six-episode series order to holiday comedy The Pole. The series, starring Bobby Moynihan and Jillian Bell, hails from Future Man writers Matthew Bass and Theodore Bressman, and Yeti Farm Creative (Hotel Transylvania Season 2, Pete the Cat Season 2).

Actor Michael Lonsdale has died at the age of 89.Michael was known for playing villain Hugo Drax in the 1979 James Bond film “Moonraker” opposite Roger Moore.The actor died at his home in Paris, his agent Olivier Loiseau confirmed.Lonsdale played an industrialist planning to poison all humans on Earth before repopulating the planet from his space station in the iconic Bond film.He had an acting career that spanned over six decades, playing roles in film, TV, radio and on stage.Lonsdale appeared

James Marsden is having a great day out.

David Oyelowo’s directorial feature debut, “The Water Man,” plays like a kid-friendly throwback to Steven Spielberg’s ’80s movies. It’s a coming-of-age story filled with adventure, friendship, and some serious topics that don’t overshadow its young protagonist’s hopes.

Vertical Entertainment and Redbox Entertainment have acquired the North American rights to Chloe Grace Moretz’s “Shadow in the Cloud.”The two distributors plan to release the WW2 action thriller, directed by Roseanne Liang, next summer.More to come…

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: Vertical Entertainment and Redbox Entertainment have just closed a deal to acquire the North American distribution rights to Shadow In The Cloud, the raucous Midnight Madness Toronto Film Festival title which might hold the distinction of being the first drive-in theater movie acquisition ever.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerThe Boss Baby is back and this time it’s a family affair. DreamWorks Animation has added Jeff Goldblum, James Marsden, Eva Longoria, Ariana Greenblatt, and Amy Sedaris to the voice cast of the upcoming Boss Baby sequel, which has officially been titled The Boss Baby: Family Business.

Also Read: Olivia Cooke, Alec Baldwin Comedy Thriller 'Pixie' Acquired by Saban Films“We are so fortunate to work with such a talented ensemble of actors, all of whom possess tremendous imaginations,” McGrath said in a statement.

Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian” began with a fascinating concept that intrigued “Star Wars” fans a little tired of the same old story: a familiar armor, but ultimately new character living on the fringes of the “Star Wars” galaxy after the fall of the Empire post-“Return Of The Jedi.” Yes, the character concept was similar to Boba Fett—another Mandalorian character—and the unnamed Mando warrior was a mercenary bounty hunter like just like Fett.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: In a dazzling double deal, Simon & Schuster Children’s UK and Simon & Schuster US have made a seven-figure worldwide rights deal — a precedent for a debut fantasy novel — and Sony Pictures in turn has made a preemptive seven-figure screen rights deal for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, the first of a much anticipated fantasy adventure novel series by A. F.

Taylor Swift, 30, is on board with this movie idea! The Folklore singer responded to a fan tweet suggesting that her song “The Last Great American Dynasty” — inspired by the back story of her Watch Hill, Rhode Island home — is great fodder for a potential film. “‘The Last Great American Dynasty’ would make an incredible movie. The story is timeless yet unique, the music would be exquisite, and it already has the perfect title,” the fan wrote on Sept. 12.

A fan has come up with an idea for a movie based on the song “The Last Great American Dynasty” and Taylor Swift is totally on board!

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerQuiver Distribution and Redbox Entertainment have announced the North American acquisition rights to Chick Fight, an action-comedy featuring a starry cast that includes Malin Akerman, Emmy winner Alec Baldwin, Bella Thorne, and Kevin Connolly.

Ellise Shafer editorTBS has picked up a full season of an hour-long talent competition series titled “Go-Big Show.”The show is hosted by Bert Kreischer and features celebrity judges Snoop Dogg, Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Nettles and “The American Nightmare” Cody from All Elite Wrestling.The news was announced on Wednesday simultaneously on TBS, TNT and truTV, making it the three networks’ first roadblock announcement.

Peter White Television EditorTBS is going big with a new extreme talent competition that will swap studio spectators for a drive-in audience.The WarnerMedia network has ordered Go-Big Show, featuring celebrity judges Snoop Dogg, Briarpatch’s Rosario Dawson, The Righteous Gemstones’ Jennifer Nettles and All Elite Wrestling star Cody.The series, which is hosted by comedian Bert Kreischer, is currently in production in Macon, Georgia and the news is being broadcast across TBS, TNT and truTV,

repping your culture. Netflix has been celebrating Latinas and Latinos representing our communities, cultures, and complexities in Hollywood for a while now.Through the platform, Hispanic viewers can enjoy diversity in the stories we love, and more often, we find ourselves to be represented on screen.