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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ryan Reynolds says he pitched R-rated Stars Wars project to Disney but did not want to star in it
Ryan Reynolds wants to see if a R-rated Stars Wars project can pay off. The star of Deadpool & Wolverine, which was also a R-rated film that went on to become a huge box office success, shared his thoughts while speaking on a new episode of The Box office podcast. Ryan said that he is not keen in starring in such a project if it is made, but will definitely be up to produce it. (Also read: Sinners: Ryan Coogler, Michael B Jordan film equals Avatar's 16-year-old record in dazzling box office run) Ryan said, "I pitched to Disney, I said, 'Why don't we do an R-rated Star Wars property? It doesn't have to be overt, A+ characters. There's a wide range of characters you could use.' And I don't mean R-rated to be vulgar. R-rated as a Trojan horse for emotion. I always wonder why studios don't want to just gamble on something like that.' He went on to add, 'I'm not saying I want to be in it. That would be a bad fit. I'd want to produce and write or be a part of behind the scenes. Those kinds of IP subsist really well on scarcity and surprise. We don't get scarcity really with 'Star Wars' because of Disney+, but you can certainly still surprise people.' Ryan's last movie release was Deadpool & Wolverine, which hit theatres in July 2024. Deadpool & Wolverine brought together Marvel's favourite superheroes, played by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. It was directed by Shawn Levy. With the film, Hugh came out of his permanent Wolverine retirement. For the Stars Wars fans, the next project in line is The Mandalorian and Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau and co-written by Favreau and Dave Filoni, the film stars Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin / The Mandalorian. It is slated for release next year in May.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Amazon MGM's Mike Hopkins Cozies Up To Theater Owners, Promises 'When Amazon Commits To Something, We Tend To Do It Big' — CinemaCon
Mike Hopkins, Head of Prime Video & Amazon MGM, made his debut at the studio's first CinemaCon tonight, breaking the ice with de rigueur anecdote of how he fell in love with cinema – going to see Stars Wars as a kid with his brother, both in jammies, 'even though I was a bit too old to wear pajamas in public.' Applause for that in the auditorium of Caesars Palace Las Vegas, and even more for his promise to deliver 15 feature films a year to theaters by 2027, and for years to come. The studio will begin with 12-14 films starting next year, Courtenay Valenti, head of Film, Streaming and Theatrical, said recently. More from Deadline How Awesome Is 'Project Hail Mary'? Ryan Gosling Says "We Tried To Put It On A TV Once - It Wouldn't Fit" - Amazon MGM Studios CinemaCon 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' Trailer Ushers In 1930 & Tells Us It's Time To Say Goodbye - CinemaCon 'Wicked: For Good' First Look: Galinda Exclaims "Elphaba, They're Coming For You!" - CinemaCon 'We are committed to doing this for the long terms and when Amazon commits to something, we tend to do it big.' The company is putting together a distribution team to roll out films globally. 'Tonight, our job is to convince you that commitment [to theatrical] is real… and to prove to all of you how bullish we are on theatrical – both here in the U.S. and overseas,' he said. Amazon acquired MGM in 2022 and Hopkins said, 'I've had my eye on this ever since.' The deal, while rooted in expanding Amazon's massive Prime loyalty program, also 'really speaks to our excitement about the feature film business.' It's become even more exciting now that the company is in the clear to ramp up its James Bond franchise after making a deal to gain creative control from rights-holder and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. Amy Pascal and David Heyman have signed on to produce the next James Bond film. Valenti and Sue Kroll, the studio's head of global marketing, said the producers are currently 'both in London getting started. So thank you Amy and David.' 'It's still early days for us, and we have a ton of work to do,' he said. But the studio is committed to 'epic, culturally, relative storytelling that needs to be seen on giant screens like the one behind me.' Hopkins took the stage just days after Jennifer Salke's surprise exit as head of Amazon MGM Studios after seven years. She will not be replaced, with Valenti, and Head of TV Vernon Sanders, now reporting to Hopkins. Said Valenti: 'We're building a bold and diverse slate with theatrical in mind … Whether we're tapping into beloved IP or launching original concepts, our goal is the same: to deliver unforgettable, four-quadrant experiences that deserve the theatrical moment.' Best of Deadline The Best 7 New Movies To Watch On Netflix In April 2025 Everything We Know About 'Hacks' Season 4 So Far '1923' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
