Legendary Entertainment Circles Studios For Potential Co-Financing Pact
Deadline’s report on the latest meetings Legendary’s Thomas Tull is holding, including a reported meeting with Lionsgate, as Legendary’s co-financing pact with Warner Bros. nears renewal or expiration by year’s end. (DH)
Warner Bros.: The Power Of Three
Variety’s look at reaction to Kevin Tsujihara’s new management matrix at the studio. (VAR)
Richard Matheson, Sci-Fi & Horror Powerhouse, Dies At 87
Matheson, whose published novels include I Am Legend, Duel, and Stir Of Echoes, also wrote for TV and film; film adaptations of his books include Somewhere In Time, What Dreams May Come and The Legend of Hell House. (GUAR)
CineEurope: Universal Hawks Upcoming Slate, Confirms Bombastic ‘Kick-Ass 2’
Universal Pictures International EVP Simon Hewlett promoted its upcoming slate including The Wolf Of Wall Street, R.I.P.D., All Is Lost, and Ronin 47, while adding that the well-received Kick-Ass 2 presentation ups the ante from the original. (THR)
Jerry Bruckheimer Talks ‘The Lone Ranger,’ Past Hit Phenoms & Movie Critics
HuffPo’s Q&A with Bruckheimer in advance of The Lone Ranger. (HUFF)
Liam Neeson Lines Up ‘Taken 3’
EuropaCorp is aiming for a February production start on the Taken sequel that could get Neeson $20M for his reprisal of the former CIA agent. (DH)
Eva Longoria Defends ‘Devious Maids,’ Has Two Other Shows In Development
The NYT on Longoria’s ascent from soap star to the larger stage in Hollywood and politics. (NYT)
‘The Walking Dead’ 10th Anniversary Plans Dedicated Booth At Comic-Con
The Walking Dead comic series turns ten in style as Skybound and Future US plan a host of interactive features for fans, beginning July 17 at Comic-Con. (LF)
TV Shows That Viewers May Split With Next Season
Vulture’s look at show divorces – viewers parting ways with favorite shows that irreconcilably vex them. (VUL)
Amazon Lists Top Books of 2013
EW’s look at Amazon’s picks for top books of the year. (EW)