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“Twilight” TV Show In The Works At Lionsgate

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Twilight was a cultural phenomenon. The book series, published between 2005 and 2008, brought vampires into their emo era. The series sold over 120 million copies and was almost immediately slated for a film adaptation. That series, consisting of five films released between 2008 and 2012, grossed over $3 billion. The plot follows Bella Swan, a moody and reclusive teenager who enters into a relationship with vampire Edward Cullen. Later, werewolves are introduced to the series. The local pack includes Jacob Black, who has feelings for Bella. The books (and films) are a perfect encapsulation of the late 2000s and early 2010s and helped fuel the YA boom of that era.

Then came the Twilight resurgence. The series found new life and new love on TikTok during the pandemic. Additionally, 2020 marked the release of Midnight Sun, a retelling of the first Twilight novel from Jacob’s perspective. That book helped further fuel new interest in the series. Now, it appears that a new Twilight is coming for the new generation of fans.

“Twilight” TV Show Greenlit

According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate Television is in the early stages of development on a Twilight TV series. A showrunner has not been announced but Sinead Daly (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, The Get Down, Tell Me Lies) has been attached as a writer. As the project is in its infancy, it is unclear whether it will be a remake of the book series, or a new story in the Twilight universe. While many fans would likely enjoy a TV remake, the series is ripe for exploration. Could we see a sequel centered on Edward and Bella’s daughter Renesmee? Or perhaps a prequel focused on Edward’s life before Bella? The possibilities are endless and likely to be thoroughly discussed by the creative team.

Series author Stephanie Meyer is reportedly involved, as is the man who brought Twilight to Lionsgate, Erik Feig. Lionsgate appear set on guiding the show’s development before offering it to various networks and streaming platforms for sale. However, talk of a Twilight TV show comes as Lionsgate courts bidders for some of its major assets. Industry rumors suggest Lionsgate is looking to move its studio and cable network Starz by the end of the year. However, the news will likely excite Twilight fans as rumors of a new project emerge.

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Lionsgate Faces $300M Lawsuit Over 50 Cent’s Alleged Threats Towards “Power” Kingpin

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Television and film powerhouse Lionsgate faces a new lawsuit, thanks to 50 Cent. Earlier this month, a report emerged of a former drug dealer, Corey “Ghost” Holland accusing 50 Cent of trying to intimidate him. After previously suing 50 Cent’s G-Units productions and Lionsgate, Holland claims the latter orchestrated the intimidation scheme against him. Now, Holland’s filed a $300M lawsuit against Lionsgate over the alleged incident. Per All Hip Hop, he claims he suffered intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence in hiring and retention.

Holland previously filed a $1B lawsuit against the companies. In the lawsuit, he accuses 50 Cent of using his life story to produce the hit series and its spin-offs. He later claimed 50 showed up at his home in an attempt to confront him alongside “armed” security. He said two separate incidents occurred in the summer of 2021. Now, Holland wants Lionsgate to be held accountable for allegedly allowing 50 Cent to “cause harm and violence to innocent and or vulnerable people.” Holland said Lionsgate did nothing to prevent this from happening, either.

Corey “Ghost” Holland’s Goes After 50 Cent & Lionsgate

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 03: Actor/producer Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson attends For Your Consideration event For Starz's 'Power' at The Jeremy Hotel on May 3, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – MAY 03: Actor/producer Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson attends For Your Consideration event For Starz’s ‘Power’ at The Jeremy Hotel on May 3, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

Holland’s attorney claims Lionsgates became well aware of 50 Cent’s “violent behavior.” They claimed despite this knowledge, they awarded him with a $150M contract. “Mr. Jackson is very open about his violent behavior, the defendant even acknowledged this behavior and chose to ignore it, due to the financial gains they had made with Mr. Jackson from 2016-2022, and still do partner with Jackson on numerous television deal,” the lawsuit reads.

“Mr. Jackson was found guilty of intentional infliction of emotional distress, just months before renewing his employment with the defendants, so the defendants knew what they were getting when they chose to do business with and employ Mr. Jackson,” the statement continues.In addition to the $300M in damages Holland seeks, he also demands Lionsgate stops producing any more content based on his life without fairly compensating him and seeking consent, which was the basis of Holland’s initial lawsuit. He accused 50 Cent, Power co-creator Courtney Kemp, and STARZ of stealing his life story to produce their hit series. However, the parties are expected to enter mediation on May 9th. 

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[WATCH] Lionsgate Releases Trailer for ‘The Blackening’ Starring Grace Byers, Dewayne Perkins & More

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Lionsgate Releases Trailer for 'The Blackening' Starring Grace Byers, Dewayne Perkins & More

Lionsgate has released the trailer for their summer blockbuster, The Blackening. The horror comedy features a group of friends who go on a cabin trip but are forced to play a dangerous board game in order to free a friend.

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The film’s official synopsis reads:

“The horror comedy centers around a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer. Forced to play by his rules, the friends soon realize this ain’t no motherfu–in’ game.”

The film stars Antoinette Robertson, Dewayne Perkins, Sinqua Walls, Grace Byers, X Mayo, Melvin Gregg, Jermaine Fowler, Yvonne Orji, and Jay Pharoah. The Blackening is directed and produced by TIm Story.

You can see the trailer below.

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‘Saw’ Set to Return with 10th Film in Franchise in 2023

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After Chris Rock’s attempt at the Saw franchise in Spiral, the famed horror films will make another return in 2023. According to Variety, Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures will unite for a new edition of the movie that will launch on Oct. 27, 2023.

The 10th Saw film will be directed by Kevin Greutert, who previously led Saw VI in 2009 and Saw: The Final Chapter in 2010. A plot for the film has yet to be revealed.

“We have been listening to what the fans have been asking for and are hard at work planning a movie that Saw aficionados and horror fans alike will love,” said Mark Burg and Oren Koules, producers of the franchise. “And part of that is giving the reins to Kevin Greutert, director of Saw VI, which is still one of the fans’ favorites in the entire series. More details will be revealed soon.”

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