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· Ryan General
Jon M. Chu to direct ‘Hot Wheels’ film for Warner Bros.
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu is set to helm the new “Hot Wheels” movie for Warner Bros. The live-action adaptation of Mattel’s iconic toy car line is being produced with Bad Robot and Mattel Films, with Chu working alongside J.J. Abrams and Robbie Brenner. Known for his work on…
· Michelle De Pacina
Warner Bros. apologizes after ‘Barbenheimer’ atomic bomb memes spark anger in Japan
The “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” films are being boycotted by social media users in Japan after the official “Barbie” Twitter account positively replied to “Barbenheimer” memes featuring atomic bomb jokes. The controversial replies: The now-deleted posts included a poster of…
· Editorial Staff
Warner Bros. addresses ‘Barbie’ South China Sea map controversy
Warner Bros. have spoken up about the controversial South China Sea map in “Barbie” that prompted Vietnam to ban the film from playing in cinemas. Background information: State media reported on Monday that “Barbie” will not be premiering in Vietnam due to a scene with a map…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop groups Brave Girls, FIFTY FIFTY sign new partnerships with Warner
K-pop continues to make waves in the global music industry as girl groups Brave Girls and FIFTY FIFTY have signed exclusive contracts with Warner Music Korea and Warner Records, respectively. On Thursday, Warner Music Korea announced that all four members of Brave Girls —…
· Daniel Anderson
M. Night Shyamalan announces next project after signing deal with Warner Bros.
M. Night Shyamalan, the two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind box-office hits such as “The Sixth Sense” and “Split,” has signed a multi-year, first-look directing and producing agreement with the Warner Bros. Pictures Group (WBPG). The agreement covers original projects that…
· Daniel Anderson
Warner Music Korea launches ‘Under House’ YouTube series featuring Korean musicians
Warner Music Korea launched a new YouTube series Thursday called “Under House,” which will showcase artist performances, DJs and songs under their label. In its inaugural episode, DJ Minky plays various songs from artists like Mamamoo’s Wheein, soloist Seori and Charlie Puth’s…
· Rebecca Moon
Warner Bros. censors gay relationship dialogue in ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ for China release
Warner Bros. has approved China’s request to remove references to a gay relationship in the movie “Fanastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.” A six-second dialogue alluding to a romance between the male characters Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald was removed from the…
· Bryan Ke
Warner Bros. CEO Steps Down After Sex-for-Roles Scandal
Warner Bros. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Tsujihara has reportedly stepped down from his position amid the controversial sex-for-roles scandal allegation he previously had with a Hollywood actress. The exit was announced by WarnerMedia CEO John Stankey less than…
· Bryan Ke
Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara Allegedly Traded Sex for Movie Roles With Actress
Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara has released a statement apologizing for his inappropriate actions in the past amid a sexual misconduct investigation launched by WarnerMedia. Tsujihara allegedly entered a sexual relationship with British actress Charlotte Kirk in…
· Ryan General
Warner Bros. is Making a ‘Hello Kitty’ Movie
Hello Kitty, arguably the world’s most recognizable cats, is set to star in her own Hollywood film. The iconic character, created by Sanrio, will be making its English-language feature film debut in a production by New Line Cinema and FlynnPictureCo, Variety reports.
· Carl Samson
Warner Bros. Buys ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and Will Feature an All-Asian Cast
Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to Kevin Kwan’s “Crazy Rich Asians”, and apparently, it’s set to feature an all-Asian cast. Production is slated to kick off in Singapore by spring 2017, Deadline reported. Color Force, which produced “The Hunger Games” series, will develop…
· Editorial Staff
Warner Bros. Was Secretly Paying Youtubers Tons of Money to Promote Games
A settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Warner Bros. was reached on Monday following the allegation that the entertainment company failed to “adequately disclose” paying online influencers to make good reviews. The FTC charged Warner Bros. of deceiving consumers…
· Connie K. Ho
Warner Bros. Media Camp’s Inaugural Class Shares Tips for Startups
One by one they each stood up. Some told funny jokes, while others wowed the crowd with their statistics. It was a unique gathering of people from entertainment, including entrepreneurs, media executives and investors. At the end of July, Warner Bros. held a Demo Day for its…
· Ryan General
Timbaland debuts an AI-generated ‘Asian’ pop singer
A virtual singer depicted as a young Asian woman named TaTa was unveiled on June 5 as the first act from Stage Zero, an AI-focused entertainment company founded in Los Angeles by Grammy-winning producer Timbaland, AI strategist Zayd Portillo and film producer Rocky Mudaliar. The…
· Ryan General
Henry Golding teases ‘larger, longer-running’ ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV series format
Henry Golding has confirmed new details about the long-rumored “Crazy Rich Asians” television adaptation, describing the project as a “larger, longer-run format” in active development at Max. Speaking on NBC’s “Today” show, the Malaysian British actor revealed that conversations…
· Bryan Ke
‘Mortal Kombat 2’ gets release date, to debut fan-favorites Kitana, Noob Saibot
Warner Bros. has announced the release date and cast for “Mortal Kombat 2.” 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:
· Carl Samson
‘Godzilla x Kong,’ ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ pass $500 million mark worldwide
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” and “Kung Fu Panda 4” each surpassed the half-a-billion-dollar mark at the global box office over the weekend. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Broadway musical being developed by Jon M. Chu
A stage musical adaption of “Crazy Rich Asians” is in development from director Jon M. Chu, who will make his Broadway directorial debut with the production. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Watch: ‘Velma’ faces new serial killer, love triangle in Season 2 trailer
Max has released the trailer for the second season of Mindy Kaling’s “Velma,” promising a richer blend of mystery and drama. Key points:
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