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The Best Stunts of All Time, Over Nearly 100 Years of the Oscars
A year-by-year "what if" filling in a century-long gap of Academy Awards recognition for noteworthy stunt artistry and design in Hollywood movies.
Tommy Wirkola Returning to Direct ‘Violent Night 2’
Tommy Wirkola is back in the sleigh for Violent Night 2, the sequel to its Christmas-themed action movie released in 2022, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.
‘Violent Night 2’ Puts A Ho-Ho-Hold On Post Thanksgiving 2026 Release Date
Violent Night 2 from 87North and Universal is coming, and it’s set for a Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2026 theatrical release.
Universal Pictures Lands Action Comedy Spec ‘The Worst Man’ From Matt Altman & Dave Matalon; 87North To Produce
The Worst Man, an action comedy spec from Matt Altman (Red Widow) and Dave Matalon (Totally Killer), has landed at Universal Pictures, with 87North set to produce.
John C. Reilly Joins David Leitch’s ‘How to Rob A Bank’ — Sets Movie Return After Seven Year Absence
It’s great to have this guy back on the big screen. Oscar nominee John C. Reilly is set to join the cast of “How to Rob a Bank,” an upcoming action thriller from director David Leitch that’s gaining momentum at Amazon MGM Studios as it approaches production this month (via (TheInSneider).
Global Production Awards 2025 Winners: Sustainable Production - Film
Universal Pictures’ high-octane action film Love Hurts, from 87North, won the category by impressing the judges with its commitment to sustainability throughout development, production and marketing. Filmmakers also participated in the NBCUniversal Sustainable Production Program, which included implementing its sustainable production standards to meet minimum metrics for equipment.
SmartLess Episode 254: David Leitch
Fill up your airbag and lather yourself in fire-gel, it’s David Leitch. We discuss the literal and figurative pratfalls of the industry— cherry picking, Culver City for Tokyo, and of course: pickleball injuries. Preparation plus opportunity equals miracles, Sister… on an all-new SmartLess.
International Film Company Picks Up Jason Segel, Samara Weaving’s ‘Over Your Dead Body’
International Film Company is headed on a couple’s retreat with Jason Segel and Samara Weaving. The indie outfit has taken the United States rights to Over Your Dead Body, a feature following a dysfunctional couple who head to a remote cabin to reconnect, but who secretly have a plan to kill the other.
Tribeca Festival Sets Storytelling Summit With Nia DaCosta, Leslye Headland, David Leitch, Lucy Liu and More
The Tribeca Festival is this year launching a festival within a festival, adding a Storytelling Summit in which emerging and mid-career creators can engage with entertainment industry leaders like Nia DaCosta, David Leitch, Leslye Headland and Lucy Liu.
