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‘The Batman’ Crosses $500 Million at Global Box Office
DC blockbuster is just the eighth film since theaters reopened — and fifth from Hollywood — to crack the half-billion mark
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Scott Derrickson to Direct Action Love Story ‘The Gorge’ for Skydance
Zach Dean (“The Tomorrow War”) wrote the spec script
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Why Troy Kotsur’s Vulgar Sign Language in ‘CODA’ Is All His Own
TheWrap magazine: “ASL often tops English in many ways because it’s more detailed, it’s more visual than you can even imagine, especially with vulgarity,” deaf star says
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‘Jumanji’ Branded Rides and Experiences Coming to Theme Parks Across Europe and North America
Sony and Merlin Entertainments will launch the first such ride, “Jumanji – The Adventure,” at Gardaland in Italy next month
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Jussie Smollett Ordered Released From Jail During Appeal, Court Rules
“Empire” actor was previously sentenced to five months behind bars
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Elon Musk Resigns From Endeavor Board of Directors
Tesla founder will step down as of June 30 and will not be replaced, company says
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Sydney Sweeney Joins Dakota Johnson in Sony’s Marvel Movie ‘Madame Web’
“Euphoria” and “The White Lotus” actress will co-star in the film directed by S.J. Clarkson
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Judd Apatow Signs Multiyear Film and TV Deal With Universal
The rom-com Apatow produced “Bros” is currently in post-production, and he’s developing the series “Dystrophia” with “Ramy” star Steve Way
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What Jonathan Glickman Has Learned About Producing Franchises From James Bond and Rocky
“Those are the franchises that lasted,” the former MGM Motion Picture Group president and Panoramic founder tells TheWrap
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Joe Buck and Troy Aikman Leave Fox Sports for ESPN and ‘Monday Night Football’
Legendary broadcasting duo will also contribute content for ESPN+ as part of multiyear agreement
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Sundance Winner ‘Nanny’ Acquired by Blumhouse and Prime Video
Horror-thriller directed by Nikyatu Jusu won the Grand Jury Prize in the U.S. Dramatic competition at this year’s festival
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Patton Oswalt Comedy ‘I Love My Dad’ Wins Top Film Prize at SXSW
Rosa Ruth Boesten’s “Master of Light” won the Documentary Feature Competition
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LGBTQ+ Disney Employees Walk Out Over Response to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Employees are planning a larger walkout on March 22
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Amazon Names Julie Rapaport Sole Head of Movies, Matt Newman to Transition to Sports Group
Newman will take on a new role developing original sports docuseries, films, and scripted projects, reporting to Marie Donoghue
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Paramount Pauses Operations in Russia, Makes $1 Million Donation for Ukraine Relief
Simon & Schuster suspended sales and Paramount Consumer Accounts paused new licensing deals, CEO Bob Bakish says