Sony Pictures has announced that a sequel to the 2022 blockbuster “Uncharted” is in the works. The studio also revealed details about upcoming projects from Quentin Tarantino, Sam Mendes, Danny Boyle, and more.
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Sony Pictures and private equity firm Apollo Global Management have formally expressed interest in acquiring Paramount Global for approximately $26 billion. The move comes as Paramount’s special committee considers rival bids from both Sony-Apollo and Skydance Media. The Sony-Apollo offer values Paramount higher than its current enterprise value of $22 billion and would make Sony the majority shareholder. Paramount’s options include continuing negotiations with Skydance, extending the exclusivity period, or considering the Sony-Apollo proposal. The decision will likely impact the future of Paramount and the entertainment industry as a whole.
Sony Pictures has announced new release dates for several upcoming films, including Spider-Man spinoff, The Karate Kid 3, and Jennifer Lawrence’s No Hard Feelings.
Spider-Man spinoff has been moved from August 30, 2024, to December 13, 2024, making it the only big R-rated film coming out during the holidays.
The Karate Kid 3 will now open on August 30, 2024, while No Hard Feelings will hit theaters on August 15, 2025.
The Karate Kid 3 stars Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their roles from the larger universe. They’re joined by Ben Wang in the titular role, as well as Joshua Jackson, Ming-Na Wen, and others.
No Hard Feelings is an R-rated road trip comedy blending live-action and animated characters. Ryan Reynolds stars along with Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Lil Rel Howery, Addison Rae, and Ellie Bamber.
Tom Hanks is set to star in a new movie titled ‘Here,’ directed by Joe Wright. The film, which will be released in November 2024, is based on an experimental comic strip and follows Hanks and Kelly Reilly as a married couple through multiple decades. Hanks also has several other projects in the works, including ‘Beautiful,’ ‘No Better Place to Die,’ and a rumored Major Matt Mason film.
Following the success of Mattel’s Barbie movie, Sony Pictures has acquired the rights to Hasbro’s classic board game Clue for both film and television adaptations. The iconic whodunit game, known for its distinct characters and compelling plot, is expected to make a return to the big screen.
Despite being released almost two decades ago, Spider-Man 2 made a triumphant return to theaters as part of Sony Pictures’ re-release of the Spider-Man franchise. The film grossed an impressive $805k from 467 locations at the domestic box office on Monday, surpassing newer releases such as Civil War and Abigail. Spider-Man 2’s success is attributed to the nostalgia factor, as audiences flocked to theaters to relive the classic superhero film. Sony’s re-release strategy, which aims to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Columbia Pictures, has proven successful, with the re-released films collectively grossing $1.5 million so far.
Quentin Tarantino’s tenth and final film, initially titled ‘The Movie Critic,’ has been canceled. The once-anticipated movie has now joined the ranks of Tarantino’s unreleased projects. Details have surfaced about the potential direction of the film, which has undergone several revisions and considered different storylines. Although Sony Pictures was set to collaborate with Tarantino, he ultimately shifted his focus to other ideas.
Quentin Tarantino has reportedly abandoned plans for his 10th and final film, ‘The Movie Critic.’ New details from The Hollywood Reporter (THR) shed light on the movie’s development, potential cast, and why it was scrapped. While no studio was officially confirmed, Sony Pictures was reportedly on board to collaborate with Tarantino due to their successful partnership on ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’ Despite the setback, Sony remains supportive of Tarantino’s future projects.