MoviesBen ArnoldPeter Jackson says he turned down making 'Aquaman' twice
Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson has revealed that he was offered the chance to snap up directing duties on DC's Aquaman.
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Gary Dauberman to Adapt Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot,’ James Wan to Produce
Gary Dauberman will write the script for New Line Cinema’s big screen adaptation of Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot,” which James Wan, Roy Lee and Mark Wolper will produce.King wrote the novel in 1975, only his second to be published at the time. It follows a writer who returns to the town of Jerusalem’s Lot, where he lived as a young boy, only to discover everyone he used to know is now a vampire. It was also King’s first book to top the New York Times Bestseller list. In 1979, Tobe Hooper directed a “Salem’s Lot” TV movie, while a miniseries was released in 2004.Dauberman will also executive produce the project.Also Read: How 'Aquaman' Director James Wan Created the Underwater World: Rigs, Wigs and Visual EffectsDauberman just wrapped his directorial debut “Annabelle Comes Home” for New Line, and his recent credits include the screenplays for “It,” “The Nun,” “Annabelle” and “Hell Hath No Fury.” He also wrote the screenplay for “It: Chapter Two” and “Swamp Thing.” “It” broke box office records when it was released in September 2017 and has since become the highest-grossing horror movie of all time.“Salem’s Lot” will be Dauberman’s sixth theatrical collaboration with New Line. His most recent producing venture with the production studio, “The Curse of La Llorona,” debuted over Easter weekend with a $26.3 million opening.Also Read: 'Train to Busan' Remake: James Wan and Gary Dauberman in Talks at New LineWan is a hot commodity at Warner Bros., especially given his recent success with “Aquaman.” The movie starring Jason Momoa made $1.5 billion worldwide after it opened in December 2018. He also directed two of “The Conjuring” films for Warner Bros./New Line.Dauberman is represented by Lars Theriot of Industry Entertainment, Kathleen Remington of ICM Partners, and Eric Suddleson of Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson. Wan is represented by Paradigm, Mortimer PR, Stacey Testro International and attorney David Fox.Read original story Gary Dauberman to Adapt Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot,’ James Wan to Produce At TheWrap
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The creepy doll lives again in first 'Annabelle Comes Home' trailer
The first trailer for 'Annabelle Comes Home' suggests horror fans could be in for the most stuffed entry to date in the 'Conjuring' universe.
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‘Aquaman 2’ Gets December 2022 Release Date
Warner Bros. has set Dec. 16, 2022, as the release date for its "Aquaman" sequel. The studio took the first step toward "Aquaman 2" earlier this month by bringing back David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick to write the script. "Aquaman 2" will be produced by "Aquaman" director James Wan and Peter Safran. "Aquaman" has over-performed for Warner […]
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‘Aquaman’ Sequel Officially in the Works With Writer From the First Film
Warner Bros. has taken a definitive step toward an "Aquaman" sequel, hiring David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick to write the script. "Aquaman 2" will be produced by "Aquaman" director James Wan and Peter Safran. "Aquaman" has over-performed for Warner Bros., coming in above pre-release projections after starting with $68.7 million in its opening weekend in North America. […]
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‘Aquaman’ Director James Wan Calls VFX Oscar Snub a ‘F–ing Disgrace’
“You and your department are the unsung heroes of this film,” Wan told visual effects supervisor Kelvin McIlwain in a Facebook comment. “I’m with you James,” Mcllwain replied. Also Read: Does 'Aquaman' Have a Post-Credits Scene?
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'Aquaman' director James Wan asks fans to stop harassing people who didn't like the movie
The director doesn't want people attacked for not liking his DC film.
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Aquaman director explains how they filmed underwater fight scenes
James Wan offers some choreographic insight.
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How Julie Andrews made a cameo in 'Aquaman' but not 'Mary Poppins Returns' (SPOILERS!)
Director James Wan shares the story behind the surprise vocal cameo in his blockbuster film — and how he hid it from the rest of the cast.
