Aaron Couch
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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CinemaCon Takeaways: Ryan Gosling’s ‘Barbie’ Ken-ergy, ‘Wicked’ Wows and ‘The Flash’ Frenzy
The annual gathering of Hollywood and theater owners in Las Vegas resembled pre-COVID times — and then some — as studios paraded their upcoming movies. → Read More
James Gunn’s Guardians: How Chris Pratt and His Marvel Castmates Rescued Their Director’s Career
From secret meetings to teary goodbyes, the untold behind-the-scenes drama of Gunn’s dismissal from 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' and the epic comeback that led to his appointment as co-head of DC Studios. → Read More
Shocker: Marvel Studios Veteran Victoria Alonso Exits (Exclusive)
She has served as executive producer on its titles since the first 'Avengers' movie. → Read More
Jon Bernthal Returning as the Punisher for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio are already on board to reprise their characters from the Netflix version of the show. → Read More
Box Office: ‘Ant-Man 3’ Faces Record Drop, ‘Cocaine Bear’ Feeling High and Happy
If early weekend projections hold, 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' is in danger of suffering the worst second-weekend decline ever for a Hollywood superhero pic opening to $100 million or more. → Read More
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movies in the Works at Warners, New Line
The studios have struck a multiyear pact with Swedish gaming giant Embracer Group, which holds the film rights to the property. → Read More
How Much Is Too Much Marvel and ‘Star Wars’? Disney Rethinks Franchise Output
As Disney chief Bob Iger pledges to be "better at curating" releases, fiscal discipline may impact an expansive Disney+ originals slate. → Read More
Oscars: ‘Black Panther’ Star Angela Bassett Makes Marvel History With Best Supporting Actress Nod
The nomination is one of five that sequel 'Wakanda Forever' received for the 2023 Academy Awards. → Read More
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ in Peril Amid Ballooning Budget, Crew Exodus (Exclusive)
Francis Ford Coppola's latest movie, Megalopolis, has become a fraught, chaotic shoot akin to Apocolypse Now, according to multiple sources. → Read More
‘Black Adam 2’ Not Moving Forward as Part of New DC’s “First Chapter”
Dwayne Johnson says he has connected with James Gunn, and will seek to use the character down the road. → Read More
Behind the Fall of Henry Cavill’s Superman
Henry Cavill hoped to return as Superman for Man of Steel 2. James Gunn had other plan.s → Read More
‘Emancipation’ Producer Criticized After Walking Red Carpet With Photograph That Inspired Film
Emancipation producer Joey McFarland has been collecting photographs of 19th Century Black Americans, including the 1863 photograph The Scourged Back. → Read More
‘Indiana Jones 5’ Gets First Trailer, New Title
The film's title, 'Dial of Destiny,' was revealed alongside the poster and trailer for the long-awaited final film in the franchise starring Harrison Ford. → Read More
Legendary Pictures Finds New Home at Sony
The company is a prolific producer of big-budget fare that could enrich Sony's coffers. → Read More
The Heartache and Hope of ‘Wakanda Forever’: Why Ryan Coogler Put the Focus on Chadwick Boseman’s Favorite Character
Forced to rethink the sequel to the Marvel blockbuster after Boseman’s death, Ryan Coogler and his collaborators came together to make a movie filled with grief, sadness — and hope. → Read More
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Runtime Sails Past Three Hours
The length of James Cameron's epic — around three hours and 10 minutes — is befitting of the 13-year wait for the sequel. → Read More
Kevin Feige Talks ‘Wakanda Forever’ and Supporting James Gunn’s DC Move: “I’ll Be First in Line”
Feige joked that he wasn't sure how Gunn would have time to juggle DC while releasing two upcoming 'Guardians of the Galaxy' projects, "but once he does have the time I'll be very excited." → Read More
DC Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran to Lead Film, TV and Animation Division (Exclusive)
The duo will report to David Zaslav and assume the title of co-chairs and co-CEOs of DC Studios. → Read More
Henry Cavill Confirms He Is “Back as Superman” for Future DC Movies
Logo text After years of speculation, Henry Cavill is making it official: he is back as Superman. The actor shared a video confirming his commitment to play the DC hero in future films after returning for the mid-credits scene in Black Adam, which was released over the weekend and marked his first time in the role […] → Read More
Marvel, DC Among Last Bastion for Supersized Paydays
In an era in which even A-list stars no longer command fees like they used to, actors Florence Pugh and Michael Keaton can still make seven figures per film. "If you want to get paid, you have to put on a cape," says one dealmaker. → Read More