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EntertainmentThe WrapJason Blum Tests Positive for COVID-19 a Week After His Children Did
Film producer and founder of Blumhouse Productions, Jason Blum, says he has tested positive for COVID-19, just a week after announcing that both of his kids had it.“Tested positive. It’s Coronamania at my house. Symptoms mild so far but will keep ya’ll posted,” he tweeted Sunday night.It was just nine days ago that the “Freaky” and “The BlacKkKlansman” producer let followers on social media in on the unfortunate family news that both of his children had contracted COVID-19. Although he said that he and his wife were OK at the time, the family was quarantining.The following day he gave an update, writing, “So far so good in the house of Covid. I mean talk about scary. We were outside and our friends drove by us and they rolled up their windows!! We may as well be possessed!”Also Read: LA County Implements 'Targeted' Safer-at-Home Order Amid COVID SurgeBlum’s news on Sunday comes on amid a bad turn for Los Angeles County, prompting the county to put into effect a new “targeted” safer-at-home order that will go into effect on Monday. The new order, which is significantly less restrictive than earlier lockdowns in the spring, will last for three weeks through Dec. 20. L.A. County reported 5,014 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths, bringing the county’s total confirmed cases to 395,842, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Health.Public health officials say that 2,049 people are currently hospitalized with the virus, of which 24% are in the intensive care unit.Tested positive. It’s Coronamania at my house. Symptoms mild so far but will keep ya’ll posted.— Jason Blum (@jason_blum) November 30, 2020Read original story Jason Blum Tests Positive for COVID-19 a Week After His Children Did At TheWrap
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKProducer Jeremy Gold says 'Welcome To The Blumhouse' champions 'underrepresented filmmakers' (exclusive)
The producer of Blumhouse's new horror quartet says the studio has made huge strides forward in diversity.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'The Craft: Legacy', sequel to the 90s cult classic, set for UK cinema release this Halloween
The original – which starred Neve Campbell and Fairuza Balk – was a modest hit and has gone on to become a cult classic.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'Invisible Man' director Leigh Whannell to helm 'Wolfman' movie with Ryan Gosling for Blumhouse
After he turned 'The Invisible Man' into a critical and commercial hit, Blumhouse is backing Leigh Whannell again.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'Halloween Kills' still aiming for 2020 release
'Halloween Kills' is staying put on its 16 October, 2020 release date. At least, for now.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKMarvel won’t start filming until 2021, according to Jason Blum
Filming on the next Marvel movies probably won’t take place until 2021, as the size of their productions make it too risky.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJason Blum explains why coronavirus will change the way movies are released
Producer Jason Blum on the impact that the coronavirus pandemic will have on movie releases.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies'The Hunt' cast, creators talk controversial thriller that Donald Trump attacked: 'It was frustrating and disappointing'
The director, writers, producers and stars of the controversial new thriller "The Hunt" talk about backlash against the film -- and those tweets from President Trump.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKBlumhouse boss Jason Blum says there won't be a 'Get Out 2'
Get Out was a huge hit for both Universal Pictures and the indie studio Blumhouse.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'The Hunt' is 'exactly the same' as before delay, says Jason Blum as UK release date is announced
Jason Blum has reassured horror fans that controversy has not softened 'The Hunt', as it prepares to finally hit cinemas.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'The Invisible Man' director Leigh Whannell explains why he drastically changed the classic HG Wells character
The Elisabeth Moss-fronted picture is an adaptation of the classic sci-fi novel.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKOliver Jackson-Cohen teases 'phenomenal' Haunting of Hill House S2: 'Mike Flanagan has knocked it outta the park'
The British actor is set to play a "charming fellow" named Peter in the eagerly anticipated follow-up.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'The Invisible Man' producer Jason Blum pays tribute to 'amazingly talented' Elisabeth Moss (exclusive)
The film's writer-director Leigh Whannell and actor Oliver Jackson-Cohen couldn't help but praise the 'Handmaid's Tale' star either.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJason Blum says 'Halloween Kills' is a 'complete movie' that avoids 'Lord of the Rings issue'
Jason Blum is keen to reassure 'Halloween' fans that the next movie will do more than just set up next year's 'Halloween Ends'.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'The Hunt' writer defends controversial film as Universal sets new release date: 'This is not a dangerous movie'
'The Hunt' will be released on 13 March, months after President Trump condemned the satiric political thriller featuring elites hunting "deplorables."
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Third 'Halloween 2' movie will be in cinemas next October
Blumhouse have announced a follow-up to 2018’s reboot.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKZoe Lister-Jones to write and direct 'The Craft' remake for Blumhouse
The news comes after Jason Blum was criticised for his comments over female directors and horror.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJason Blum thinks ‘Get Out 2’ would “stain the quality of the first movie”
But the Halloween sequel is moving forward…
EntertainmentVarietyJason Blum Booed, Removed at L.A.’s Israel Film Festival After Anti-Trump Comments
With the midterm elections heavy on everyone’s mind, Jason Blum was booed offstage at the Israel Film Festival, where he was being honored, for making anti-Trump remarks during his speech. Blum was booed from the start, when he referenced the election results that were rolling in at the same time as the event. “A lot […]
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKWhy Blumhouse should let the 'Halloween' franchise die (opinion)
Let the mask go. Kill it if you have to.
NewsYahoo MoviesDanny McBride on 'Halloween': 'I just hope that we don't f*** it up and piss people off'
Danny McBride, a co-writer of the new "Halloween" sequel, explains how they convinced Jamie Lee Curtis to return to the rebooted franchise.
NewsYahoo Movies UK Box SetsWhy The Purge might be the most exciting new show of 2018
The Purge franchise is coming to television in 2018. Think what you like about The Purge trilogy, but you can’t deny the profitability of the three films in the franchise (so far). For those not up to speed, The Purge films imagine a world in which all crime is legal for 12 hours once a year.
NewsVarietyCasey Affleck lands first post-Oscar role in 'Stoner' with Blumhouse, Joe Wright
Casey Affleck is set to star in Stoner, directed by Joe Wright, and produced by Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions.
NewsYahoo Movies'Spawn' to Be Resurrected in New Feature Film, From Creator Todd McFarlane and Blumhouse Productions
McFarlane reiterated that the first draft of the screenplay is complete, and that he’ll be stepping behind the camera on the film, described as “a dark, R-rated, scary, badass.”
NewsYahoo Movies UKIs Get Out set to be 2017's first surprise horror hit?
It’s the directorial debut of a figure hitherto known exclusively for working in comedy, but it looks like ‘Get Out’ is poised to be 2017’s first major breakthrough horror movie. Produced by Jason Blum of Blumhouse – the production company behind ‘Paranormal Activity,’ ‘Insidious,’ ‘The Purge’ and many more modern horror hits – ‘Get Out’ is written and directed by Jordan Peele, one half of TV comedy duo Key and Peele, who also starred in 2016 comedy ‘Keanu.’ However, ‘Get Out’ sees Peele stay entirely behind the camera to create something altogether different – and so far, the response stateside has been hugely enthusiastic.