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Universal May Relaunch ‘Jaws’ and ‘Back to the Future’
There’s an interesting situation going down with Steven Spielberg’s Dreamworks. The mini-studio has a distribution deal with Disney that is going to end next year and words is that they’ll be leaving Disney and end up shacking with Universal.
Now, should this end up being the case, two potential series’ will be strong contenders for a relaunch: Jaws and Back to the Future. Here’s why people are thinking this: Spielberg has apparently always maintained his offices at Universal, even when Dreamworks was working with Paramount and Disney. Additionally, he is integral to the current run of Jurassic Park films. He served as a hands-on executive producer for Jurassic World, which is now one of the top grossing films of all time.
As a result, Universal is supposedly interested in the above two franchises and seeing where they can go with those titles. Both of those series’ featured a strong involvement from Spielberg, the former seeing his as director and the latter as executive producer. His name on the projects is incredibly important to the studio and, perhaps more importantly, to the fans.
While some may balk at a relaunch or reboot of Jaws, I’m all for it! A summer blockbuster doesn’t always need to be about saving the world/galaxy/universe. Keep it small and relatable and I’m far more likely to be moved and invested in the story. Plus, more killer sharks is always a good thing, in my world!
From the mind of “Impractical Jokers” star James “Murr” Murray, the arachnid monster movie Don’t Move will be released in theaters September 11, we’ve learned this week.
The upcoming Don’t Move adapts the 2020 novel of the same name from co-authors Murray and Darren Wearmouth. Check out the movie’s official poster down below.
James Murray writes on X, “I’m so excited to finally share that our new horror film, Don’t Move, is coming to theaters nationwide September 11th weekend! We’re celebrating with special premiere events in Kansas City (September 8th) and at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles (September 9th), featuring an early screening, cast appearances, Q&As, and red-carpet photos! Visit http://DontMoveMovie.com for tickets to the premieres before they sell out!”
Expect the official trailer for Don’t Move on Wednesday, July 8.
Lyndsy Fonseca (Kick-Ass), Russell “Russ” Vitale, and Tom Cavanagh (The Flash) star alongside Hunter King (Life in Pieces), Rob Riggle (The Hangover), and Joseph Lee Anderson (Young Rock). Expect plenty of cameos including T-Pain, Matt Biedel, and “Impractical Jokers” members James Murray and Brian Quinn.
In Don’t Move, a church group’s annual retreat turns deadly when they wander into the wrong part of the Ozark wilderness, and something starts picking them off one by one.
Suspicion falls on Ricky (Russell “Russ” Vitale), the troublemaker of the group. But the real threat is far worse. Deep in the forest, wrapped in a labyrinth of webs, the group is pursued by a terrifying prehistoric arachnid that hunts by vibration. When every step could be their last, they only have one choice: Don’t Move.
It’s up to Megan (Lyndsy Fonseca) to hold what’s left of the group together and get them out alive.
Maclain Nelson (Vamp U) directed from the script he co-wrote with Murray and Wearmouth.
David M. Wulf produces the film that hails from Murr’s new banner Impractical Studios and counts Jeremy Starline, Gina James, Lou Magrone, Rich Osiashvili and Brian Schell as executive producers. Ethan Berman is a co-producer, while Kylie Rohead associate produces.
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