Jason Reitman
‘SNL 1975’: Muna’s Naomi McPherson to Make Acting Debut With Jason Reitman Film (Exclusive)
Musician Naomi McPherson is joining the star-packed cast of SNL 1975, Jason Reitman’s forthcoming film about the debut night of the long-running NBC sketch series Saturday Night Live. McPherson, who uses they/them pronouns, will make their acting debut as singer-songwriter Janis Ian, a musical guest on the first episode of SNL that aired Oct. 11, […]
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Jon Batiste to Score, Appear in Jason Reitman Film ‘SNL 1975’ (Exclusive)
Jon Batiste is tackling dual responsibilities with Jason Reitman’s forthcoming feature that will focus on the opening night for NBC’s long-running sketch series Saturday Night Live. Batiste will compose the score for the Sony Pictures film SNL 1975, and he will also appear in the movie as keyboardist and singer Billy Preston, who was the […]
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‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Warms Up Box Office With $4.7M in Previews
Let the ghost hunting begin. Sony’s spring event pic Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has started off its North American box office run with $4.7 million in Thursday previews before rolling out everywhere on Friday. That compares to $4.5 million in previews for the last film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which succeeded in restoring the luster to the classic […]
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‘Ghostbusters’ Director Gil Kenan on Taking the Reins From Jason Reitman and Sharing ‘Frozen Empire’ Story with Ivan Reitman
When Gil Kenan co-wrote Ghostbusters: Afterlife with his creative partner Jason Reitman, they knew full well that they were penning a touching tribute to Ghostbusters co-creator Harold Ramis and his character of Egon Spengler. Upon the release of Afterlife in November 2021, they ramped up their efforts to crack the story that would eventually become […]
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‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Review: Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon in a Sometimes Strained, Mostly Breezy Installment of the Paranormal Comedy
Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace also star in the venerable franchise's latest gathering of demon fighters old and new.
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Westwood’s Fox Village Theater Being Sold to Investment Group Led by Filmmaker Jason Reitman
One of Westwood’s historic movie theaters will soon have new ownership. Filmmaker Jason Reitman is leading an unnamed group of investors in purchasing the art deco Fox Village Theater, located at 945 Broxton Ave. The news, first reported by The Ankler’s Peter Kiefer, was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. Per the initial report, Reitman and […]
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Lamorne Morris, Dylan O’Brien Join Jason Reitman’s ‘SNL 1975’ Cast
Lamorne Morris and Dylan O’Brien are among those who are set to play original Saturday Night Live castmembers in Jason Reitman’s feature SNL 1975, about the debut night for the venerable comedy series. Morris is set to portray Garrett Morris, while O’Brien has landed the role of Dan Aykroyd. Additionally, Cory Michael Smith will play […]
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Lorne Michaels to Be Played by ‘Fabelmans’ Breakout Gabriel LaBelle in ‘SNL 1975’ Movie
Gabriel LaBelle, Cooper Hoffman and Rachel Sennott have been cast in Jason Reitman’s feature SNL 1975 about the early days of Saturday Night Live. Reitman is directing the film for Sony Pictures about the debut night in October 1975 of the NBC sketch show that is currently airing its 49th season. LaBelle, who had a […]
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‘Ghostbusters’ Teaser Trailer Heats Up With First Look at ‘Afterlife’ Sequel
There’s something strange in the first trailer for the forthcoming sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Sony released the footage Wednesday and revealed the title as Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which promises a major presence for the franchise’s iconic firehouse and is set for theatrical release on March 29, 2024. Gil Kenan directs the follow-up to Jason Reitman’s […]
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Leslie Jones Calls Jason Reitman’s Past ‘Ghostbusters’ Comments “Unforgivable” in New Memoir
Leslie Jones is opening up about the racist and sexist messages she received on social media following the release of her 2016 Ghostbusters film, as well as calling out Jason Reitman for his past comments on the movie. In her new memoir, Leslie F*cking Jones, the comedian and actress looked back at her career and […]
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Sony’s Tom Rothman Strikes Again at CinemaCon: “Streamers Don’t Create Movie Stars, Only Global Hit Movies Do”
Leave it to Tom Rothman to get a crowd going. It has become a tradition for the Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group chair-CEO to kick off CinemaCon with a colorful remark. This year was no different as he took to the stage in Las Vegas Monday night and addressed the state of theatrical, which continues […]
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Edward R. Pressman, ‘Wall Street’ and ‘American Psycho’ Producer, Dies at 79
Edward R. Pressman, the veteran producer behind Wall Street and a frequent Oliver Stone collaborator, has died. He was 79. The prolific producer died peacefully Tuesday night at a Los Angeles hospital surrounded by his loved ones, including members of his family and his company, his son, Sam, a Pressman Film vp production, told The […]
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