Author: Michael

One of Laika’s first forays into live-action found a distributor. In a competitive situation, Black Bear acquired worldwide rights to the studio’s adaptation of the space thriller “Atmosphere,” the company announced Thursday. The film, based on the Taylor Jenkins Reid novel of the same name, will be helmed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, the directing duo behind such features as “Captain Marvel” and “Mississippi Grind.” Black Bear will also co-finance the film with Laika. “’Atmosphere’ is exactly the kind of bold, ambitious event film Black Bear is passionate about bringing to audiences – an emotionally resonant theatrical experience from…

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One of Laika’s first forays into live-action found a distributor. In a competitive situation, Black Bear acquired worldwide rights to the studio’s adaptation of the space thriller “Atmosphere,” the company announced Thursday. The film, based on the Taylor Jenkins Reid novel of the same name, will be helmed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, the directing duo behind such features as “Captain Marvel” and “Mississippi Grind.” Black Bear will also co-finance the film with Laika. “’Atmosphere’ is exactly the kind of bold, ambitious event film Black Bear is passionate about bringing to audiences – an emotionally resonant theatrical experience from…

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The trial for a Maryland woman charged with murder in the 2014 disappearance of her two young children has been delayed until next year. Catherine Hoggle’s trial is now scheduled to begin on October 4, 2027, after it was initially set to start next month, a judge ruled on Wednesday, September 23, per NBC4 Washington. According to her defense team, Hoggle, 39, — who is accused of killing her daughter, Sarah Hoggle, 3, and son, Jacob Hoggle, 2 — reportedly intends to plead “not criminally responsible” to two counts of murder. Her defense said Hoggle will pursue the plea “because…

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