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‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ Goes to IMAX
Imax will release vampire romance The Twilight Saga: Eclipse in its specialty venues simultaneously with Summit Entertainment unspooling the threequel in thousands of other theaters on June 30. A first sequel in the fanged franchise has rung up more than $256 million so far domestically since bowing Nov. 20. “‘Twilight’ moviegoers will have a whole new way to experience this next installment of the series, with the enhanced image and sound quality of the Imax experience,” Summit distribution topper Richie Fay said. Imax Filmed Entertainment president Greg Foster said the specialty circuit is “poised to take advantage of the rapidly growing fan base devoted to this dynamic, cutting edge series.”
“Mythic Quest” actor Chase Yi has been cast in a lead role in Paramount and Blumhouse’s new Paranormal Activity movie, Deadline reports this afternoon.
Ian Tuason (Undertone) will direct the eighth installment in the Paranormal Activity film franchise, set to release in theaters May 21, 2027.
As for character details or plot, well, those remain scarce at this stage.
While we wait for further news on whether the demonic Toby will reappear, Tuason previously revealed to Bloody Disgusting that technology will play a huge role in his vision: “Technology — camera technology — has advanced to a point where it’s become a big part of the film and what I want to do there.”
It’s fitting, especially as it was the original Paranormal Activity that inspired the filmmaker’s haunting debut, undertone.
Paranormal Activity, created by Oren Peli, first hit theaters in 2007. Its groundbreaking minimalist approach to found-footage ghost stories has spawned a seven-film franchise that’s grossed nearly $900 million worldwide.
Franchise originator Oren Peli will produce for Solana Films, with James Wan and Jason Blum producing for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Michael Clear and Judson Scott will exec produce for Blumhouse Atomic, with Alayna Glasthal overseeing the project for the company. Other exec producers include Steven Schneider for Room 101, Inc., Dan Slater and Cody Calahan.
Also on the way soon is the Paranormal Activity stage play.