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· Ryan General
Jon M. Chu signs 3-year first-look producing deal with Paramount
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu is preparing to launch a new three-year first-look producing partnership with Paramount Pictures and Paramount Television Studios. The deal begins Jan. 2, 2026 and positions his company Electric Somewhere within the studio’s film and television divisions.…
· Ryan General
Trump request puts ‘Rush Hour 4’into development at Paramount
“Rush Hour 4” is now in active development at Paramount Pictures after Donald Trump personally urged the studio to move forward with the long-discussed sequel, according to multiple industry reports. The agreement comes in the immediate wake of Paramount’s $8 billion merger with…
· Daniel Anderson
Paramount+ drops trailer for ‘Love in Taipei’ starring Ashley Liao, Ross Butler and Nico Hiraga
Paramount+ recently dropped the official trailer for the highly anticipated film “Love in Taipei.” About the movie: Based on Abigail Hing Wen’s bestselling novel “Loveboat, Taipei,” the film stars Ashley Liao — known for her roles in “Physical” and “The Hunger Games: The Ballad…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Love in Taipei’ film adaptation set for summer premiere on Paramount+
Paramount+ has announced the acquisition of the romance film “Love in Taipei,” based on Abigail Hing Wen’s New York Times bestselling young adult novel “Loveboat, Taipei.” “Love in Taipei” stars Ashley Liao, who is known for her roles in “Fresh Off the Boat,” “Fuller House” and…
· Isa Peralta
Paramount+ releases official trailer for ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Series 2’
Paramount+ released the official trailer for the second season of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” on Wednesday. The upcoming six-episode season, which will be set in the 23rd century during the decade before “Star Trek: The Original Series,” follows the crew of the USS…
· Daniel Anderson
Paramount+ announces release date for sci-fi K-drama ‘Yonder’
Paramount+ will soon release its 2022 K-drama “Yonder,” which was co-produced with South Korean streaming service TVING under their partnership with South Korean entertainment giant CJ ENM. The sci-fi drama, which premiered on TVING on Oct. 14, 2022, is directed by Lee Joon-ik,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Let it rip!’: Live-action ‘Beyblade’ movie to be produced by Jerry Bruckheimer for Paramount
Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of Disney’s popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” series, has been tapped to produce a live-action “Beyblade” movie for Paramount. While not much is known yet about the project, screenwriters Neil Widener and Gavin James are reportedly attached to the…
· Ryan General
Paramount Forced to Admit That Whitewashing Made ‘Ghost in the Shell’ a Disaster
As many have probably heard by now, like the other whitewashed anime adaptations that have come before it, “Ghost in the Shell”, starring Scarlett Johansson, bombed at the box office. It tanked so miserably that, less than a week from its opening, a Paramount executive was…
· Editorial Staff
Paramount Tested CGI to Make White Actors Look More Asian for ‘Ghost in the Shell’
Yesterday, Paramount reminded all Asians why they were upset with the studio’s casting of white actress Scarlett Johansson as the lead Asian role of Major Motoko Kusanagi in the upcoming film adaptation of “Ghost in the Shell” by releasing the film’s first photo. Understandably,…
· Ryan General
Andrew Schulz emerges as the weakest link in ‘Street Fighter’ live-action cast
As the “Street Fighter” film enters its marketing phase following the teaser trailer debut at the 2025 Game Awards, renewed scrutiny has fallen upon a casting decision announced earlier in the year. While the film embraces a fun, self-aware tone with campy action and…
· Ryan General
Lisa Ling confirms CBS exit after network layoffs
Journalist Lisa Ling confirmed she was among those dismissed from CBS News as part of the company’s latest restructuring. In a video posted Tuesday on Instagram, Ling said her role as a contributor made her “easy to cut” during the layoffs. The announcement followed reports that…
· Carl Samson
9 K-pop artists earn nods for this year’s Billboard Music Awards
Nine K-pop acts have earned nominations for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), showcasing the genre’s expanding global influence. The nominees for the four K-pop-specific categories include BTS’s Jungkook and Jimin, TXT, Enhypen, Stray Kids, Ateez, Le Sserafim, Illit and…
· Bryan Ke
Star Trek unveils character cards for ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ members
Star Trek has pulled the veil on character cards for the “rogue and scoundrel” members of “Section 31,” the black-ops division of Starfleet getting the cinema treatment starring Michelle Yeoh. The cards showcase six of the seven known Section 31 members, with the exception of…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh’s ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ finally gets a release date
The much-awaited “Star Trek: Section 31” has received a release date on Paramount Plus. Appearing at a “Star Trek” panel at New York Comic Con on Saturday, Michelle Yeoh is set to reprise her role as Terran Emperor Philippa Georgiou in the direct-to-streaming movie, which began…
· Michelle De Pacina
Actor Charlyne Yi alleges abuse on set of Apple TV+ series ‘Time Bandits’
Actor and comedian Charlyne Yi alleges she experienced physical assault by a male scene partner during filming of the upcoming Apple TV+ series “Time Bandits.” Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh will star in Prime Video’s ‘Blade Runner 2099’ sequel series
Award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh has been cast in Amazon’s upcoming series “Blade Runner 2099.” Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Michelle Yeoh
Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh was among the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor the president can give to civilians in the United States, last week. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Dave Bautista, Eric Nam join cast of animated ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ film
Actor Dave Bautista and singer Eric Nam are joining the voice cast of the upcoming animated “Avatar: The Last Airbender” movie. Key points:
· Carl Samson
First ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ image teases Michelle Yeoh’s spine-chilling Georgiou
Fans got a first glimpse of “Star Trek: Section 31” this week with a still of Michelle Yeoh as her iconic character Philippa Georgiou. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘Ark: The Animated Series,’ starring Michelle Yeoh, gets surprise release
Paramount unexpectedly released the first part of its highly anticipated video game series adaptation “Ark: The Animated Series” on its streaming platform Paramount Plus on Thursday. Key points: