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Dan Lin Tapped to Replace Scott Stuber as Netflix Film Boss (Exclusive)
Dan Lin, the producer behind the Lego movies and the new live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, has been tapped as the new head of film for Netflix, according to sources. Lin steps into the role vacated by Scott Stuber, who announced in January he would step down in March. Lin’s name had been […]
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Disney Shake-Up: Sean Bailey Leaving Studio as David Greenbaum Takes Over Live-Action Film Production
Sean Bailey, the producer turned executive who has overseen Walt Disney Studios’ live-action division for almost 15 years, is exiting the studio. In his place, David Greenbaum, who ran Searchlight Pictures with Matthew Greenfield, will take over in a newly created role of president, Disney live action and 20th Century Studios. Greenbaum will report to Disney […]
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Jennifer Lopez Reflects on Motherhood Ahead of Action Drama ‘The Mother’: “There’s No Perfect Version of a Mom”
In The Mother, Jennifer Lopez embraces every aspect of motherhood. On Wednesday evening, the cast and creators of Netflix’s upcoming action drama gathered in Los Angeles for the film’s premiere. The story follows Lopez as a military-trained assassin who comes out of hiding to protect the daughter she’s never met from dangerous criminals out for […]
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Jason Blum, Nicole Brown, Charles D. King and Scott Stuber Join American Cinematheque Board of Directors
The American Cinematheque is beefing up its board of directors with the addition of four Hollywood heavyweights. Joining the ranks, in alphabetical order, are producer Jason Blum, TriStar Pictures president Nicole Brown, MACRO chief Charles D. King and Netflix film chairman Scott Stuber. American Cinematheque chairman Rick Nicita said the organization is “excited and honored” […]
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‘Gears of War’ Video Game Franchise to Get Feature Film, Animated Series Adaptations at Netflix (Exclusive)
Gears of War, one of the biggest video game franchises on the Xbox platform, is heading to Netflix. The announcement comes after long months of negotiations in a competitive environment, with the streamer nabbing the media rights and partnering with The Coalition, the Canadian game developer behind the franchise. It also comes on the franchise’s […]
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Cinema Owners Blindsided by Ted Sarandos Comments Diminishing Netflix’s Theatrical Ambitions
Just when relations were improving between Netflix and theater owners, knives are being sharpened again. The country’s biggest cinema circuits were blindsided Oct. 18 when Netflix co-chief and chief content officer Ted Sarandos threw cold water on the significance of an unprecedented deal to play Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery for one […]
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Edgar Wright, Scott Stuber Among Five Additions to British Film Institute Board of Governors
Edgar Wright and Scott Stuber are among five new additions to the British Film Institute’s board of governors. Unveiled Friday, the Last Night in Soho writer/director and Netflix’s head of global film are joined by Number 9 Films co-founder and Carol producer Elizabeth Karlsen, Electronic Arts executive vp and chief operating officer Laura Miele and […]
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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka Host ‘Mitchells vs. Machines’ Team at Hamptons Home for Screening
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka opened their Hamptons home and the grounds surrounding it for an outdoor screening of Netflix’s The Mitchells vs. The Machines on Sunday night. The family-friendly event drew many notable names (and their offspring) including Netflix’s Scott Stuber and wife Molly Sims, uber-producer and filmmaker Shawn Levy and wife Serena, newly-minted […]
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Watch Hollywood Reporter’s Full Studio Chief Summit With Execs From Netflix, Amazon, Sony and More
Toby Emmerich (Warner Bros.), Donna Langley (Universal), Jim Gianopulos (Paramount), Alan Horn (Disney), Tom Rothman (Sony), Jennifer Salke (Amazon) and Scott Stuber (Netflix) join for a first-ever gathering of the top film executives.
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Oscars Style Watch: Top 15 Timepieces Worn by Spike Lee, Adam Driver and More (Updating)
Winners, nominees and presenters from Spike Lee to Taika Waititi put their best wrists forward on Academy Awards night, with watches that included Rolex's beloved Root Beer GMT, an ultra-thin Bulgari and a limited-edition Speedy Moonwatch.
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Oscars: 10 Things the TV Cameras Missed
Only a fraction of the action at the Oscars happens on stage. The Hollywood Reporter looks at 10 candid moments that took place in the seats, bars, lobbies and restrooms of the Dolby Theater, where Spike Lee looked for Bong Joon Ho, Greta Gerwig got a pep talk and Billy Porter kicked off his heels.
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Noah Baumbach’s Agent Has a Brief Cameo in ‘Marriage Story’
It turns out that Adam Driver isn’t the only actor to appear in three Noah Baumbach movies but rather the director's agent.
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