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Netflix Terminates Weinstein Co. Output Deal, Which Included “Scream’s” Third Season

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Fans of MTV’s “Scream” have been screaming (sorry) for a third season ever since it was set for release earlier this spring. It never arrived. We’ve reached out to MTV and Paramount Network several times and received not a single response. Not one. So what the hell is going on with the “rebooted” season? Well, this article on THR offers a clue.

The site reports that, pursuant to an agreement, Netflix will have no obligation to accept delivery or make payments with respect to motion pictures, television shows or any other content that hasn’t already been delivered by July 11.

Lantern Entertainment’s $289 million purchase of The Weinstein Co. assets has officially closed, and according to the article, they’ve relented on “Scream”.

This means, among other things, that Netflix won’t have to stream the third season of MTV’s “Scream”. Netflix previously argued that it was under no obligation to pay for new episodes because the output agreement had a “key man” provision — and that Harvey and Bob Weinstein wouldn’t be playing any role at Lantern following the closing of the sale.

What does this mean for the show? Well, it’s a piece of fascinating evidence for the potential holdup. It’s quite possible that it couldn’t be aired until the asset was cleared by Netflix. Now that it’s no longer residing at the streaming service, Lantern can now shop the series to another suitor as they work on release plans. This is by no means what’s going to happen, and is purely speculation on my part, but for those hoping to see “Scream” sooner rather than later this article offers up hope. With the rights not tied up in the debacle, it could only be a matter of time before Ghostface returns to action.

We’ll keep digging for updates. Watch this spot.

The six episode third season revolves around Deion Elliot, a local star running back whose tragic past comes back to haunt him at the worst time, threatening his hard-earned plans for his future — and the lives of his unlikely group of friends.

“Teen Wolf” star Tyler Posey will play the series regular role of Shane, a high school dropout. The character is described as a drug dealer and party promoter who is always hustling in order to make money. But beneath that exterior, there’s more to Shane than anyone realizes.

The new cast also includes RJ Cyler (I’m Dying Up Here), Giorgia Whigham (13 Reasons Why), Jessica Sula (Recovery Road), rapper Tyga (aka Michael Ray Stevenson), C.J. Wallace and Giullian Yao Gioiello (Julie’s Greenroom).

I believe that Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer, who are currently filming Pet Sematary, directed two of the episodes.

Scream, image via MTV

Horror movie fanatic who co-founded Bloody Disgusting in 2001. Producer on Southbound, V/H/S/2/3/94, SiREN, Under the Bed, and A Horrible Way to Die. Chicago-based. Horror, pizza and basketball connoisseur. Taco Bell daily. Franchise favs: Hellraiser, Child's Play, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, Scream and Friday the 13th. Horror 365 days a year.

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“Star Wars: The Acolyte” – First Poster for Disney+ Series Teases a Bloody Horror Vibe

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Disney+ is bringing a mystery-thriller vibe to the Star Wars Universe with upcoming series “The Acolyte,” and a bloody official poster has been unleashed this morning.

Additionally, we’ve learned “Star Wars: The Acolyte” will premiere on June 4. Check out the official art below, which replaces a lightsaber beam with a streak of blood…

Bloody violence in the Star Wars Universe? It’s about time! The poster’s tagline reads, “In an age of light… a darkness rises.” Expect the show’s official trailer tomorrow, March 19.

Joining Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give) are Emmy Award-winner Lee Jung-jae (Squid Game), Manny Jacinto (Nine Perfect Strangers), Dafne Keen (His Dark Materials), Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen & Slim), Rebecca Henderson (Inventing Anna), Charlie Barnett (Russian Doll), Dean-Charles Chapman (1917), and Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix).

“The Acolyte” is a mystery-thriller that will take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era.

A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.

The High Republic saw the Jedi Order at its prime, centuries prior to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.

“The Acolyte” comes from creator, showrunner, and executive producer Leslye Headland (Russian Doll). The executive producers are Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King, and Jason Micallef. Rayne Roberts and Damian Anderson are producing.

“Star Wars: The Acolyte” will stream exclusively on Disney+.

Star Wars The Acolyte poster

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