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• Blumhouse and Atomic Monster Near Merger 🧟‍♂️

• NO FAKES Act: Guarding Against AI Replicas 🧑‍⚖️

• New Series Set in the World of "Suits" 👔

• Miramax Secures TV Rights for "Halloween" 🎃

Daily US Box Office: October 11, 2023 💸

Blumhouse and Atomic Monster Near Merger 🧟‍♂️

Jason Blum shared some exciting news. The merger of his company, Blumhouse, with James Wan's Atomic Monster is almost a done deal.

While it's not officially finalized, Blum mentioned that they're "very close" to making it happen. This comes nearly a year after we first heard about their plans to team up.

These two production companies are known for their successful horror franchises. Blumhouse brought us hits like "The Purge" and "Halloween," while Atomic Monster is behind "The Conjuring" and "Saw."

Together, they've raked in over $11.6 billion at the global box office. The merger won't change their separate brands, but it's sure to spark some exciting collaborations.

One of their joint projects, "Night Swim," was featured at Comic-Con and is set to hit theaters in January 2024.

What's coming? 🤔

NO FAKES Act: Guarding Against AI Replicas 🧑‍⚖️

A new bill called the NO FAKES Act has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. It aims to protect the voice and likeness of individuals, like actors and singers, from being recreated using artificial intelligence without their permission.

This bill makes it clear that those who create or host unauthorized AI-generated replicas could be held accountable and liable for any harm caused by these digital copies.

SAG-AFTRA is happy about this bill. They stress the importance of getting consent when using someone's voice and appearance.

The bill outlines that you can't use an unauthorized AI replica in audiovisual or sound recordings without the person's consent, except in cases protected by the First Amendment, like documentaries or parodies.

It also applies to deceased individuals, with their rights protected by their executors or heirs for 70 years after they pass away.

It's seen as a way to strike a balance between protecting individuals' rights, promoting innovation, and ensuring creativity.

Birthdays on October 13th 🎂

New Series Set in the World of "Suits" 👔

The creator of "Suits," is working on a new show set in the same world as the original series. But it won't be a traditional sequel or reboot.

Instead, it'll introduce fresh characters and a different setting. The new show might not directly connect with the original, but it's likely to be set in Los Angeles.

"Suits" had a great run on streaming platforms, spending 12 weeks as the most-streamed title in the United States.

Universal Studio Group, which produced the original series, is in talks about the new project, and it's expected to land on an NBCUniversal-owned platform.

Executive producers of "Suits," are also on board for this new venture. Korsh had considered a "Suits" revival, but he wanted it to be exciting for the cast and himself.

He's already written a spec script that's a bit like "Suits" but reflects where he is creatively.

Movies Released on October 13th 🎞️

Miramax Secures TV Rights for "Halloween" 🎃

Miramax has successfully acquired the TV rights to the iconic "Halloween" franchise after a heated competition that included companies like A24 and Blumhouse.

They're partnering with Trancas International Films to develop a "Halloween" TV series, which could be the start of a broader cinematic universe blending movies and television.

The Halloween franchise is well-known, consisting of 13 titles, with the 1978 original being a classic. The franchise had a revival in recent years with sequels featuring Jamie Lee Curtis.

This move comes as studios place a premium on established titles in the age of streaming, making it harder to launch new franchises.

Miramax and Trancas jointly controlling the film and TV rights offers the potential to create a connected film-TV universe, opening up exciting possibilities for the iconic horror franchise.

New Trailer / The Curse ▶️

Still of the Day ⏸️

• Director: Denis Villeneuve

• Director of Photography: Roger Deakins

• Duration: 2h 33min

• Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

• Camera: Arri Alexa Plus and Arri Alexa Studio

• Lenses: Zeiss Master Prime Lenses