Umberto Gonzalez

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British filmmaker James Bobin (“Percy Jackson and the Olympians”) is in talks to direct the live action adaptation of 80’s video game classic “Dragon’s Lair” for Netflix. Ryan Reynolds is attached to produce and star as main character Dirk the Daring. The streamer closed a deal to acquire the rights to the laser game back in 2020. Roy Lee will produce “Dragon’s Lair” via his Vertigo Entertainment banner with Trevor Engelson of Underground Entertainment.

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Blumhouse has acquired the prospective rights to “Saw,” the iconic franchise that redefined visceral horror for a new generation, that are currently owned by producers Oren Koules and Mark Burg, the company announced on Wednesday. Lionsgate will continue to be a partner in the property. As part of the transaction, Content Partners has acquired a stake in the existing library alongside Mark Burg’s retained share. Lionsgate will also retain its existing ownership and distribution.

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Sony Pictures Classics have acquired North American and worldwide airline rights to James Vanderbilt’s “Nuremberg” from Walden Media and Bluestone Entertainment, the company announced on Wednesday. The film, written and directed by Vanderbilt and produced by Walden Media, Bluestone Entertainment and Mythology Entertainment, is a thrilling drama set in post-war Germany based on the book “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist” by Jack El-Hai.

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Kyle Loftus has been named president of IAG, CEO Jim Osborne announced on Wednesday. In addition to his new title, he will join the IAG Board of Directors. Still in his 30s, Loftus becomes one of the youngest presidents in the history of full-service talent agencies after starting 16 years ago as an intern and quickly moving up the ranks.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Umberto Gonzalez

Kyle Loftus has been named president of IAG, CEO Jim Osborne announced on Wednesday. In addition to his new title, he will join the IAG Board of Directors. Still in his 30s, Loftus becomes one of the youngest presidents in the history of full-service talent agencies after starting 16 years ago as an intern and quickly moving up the ranks.