Curry Barker’s Next Film Lands at Universal, Blumhouse Atomic Monster (Exclusive)

Curry Barker’s Next Film Lands at Universal, Blumhouse Atomic Monster (Exclusive)

Hollywood can finally stop obsessing over Obsession filmmaker Curry Barker‘s next movie. Universal Film Group, along with Blumhouse Atomic Monster, has landed Barker’s first follow-up since the release of Obsession, the breakout movie of the year. In closing what is described as a rich eight-figure deal, Barker will write, produce and direct his third film for Blumhouse Atomic…

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Jason Blum, James Wan on ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ “Saving Our Industry” and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster “Disney of Horror” Future

Jason Blum, James Wan on ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ “Saving Our Industry” and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster “Disney of Horror” Future

Obsession and Backrooms are breaking records and making history at the box office, and producers Jason Blum and James Wan say the films are reminiscent of the 1970s era of young filmmakers breaking into the horror genre. The horror leaders opened the Produced By Conference at Universal Studios lot Saturday, where they sat down with…

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Box Office Thriller: ‘Michael’ Sashays Past ‘Prada 2’ With Stunning M After Returning to Imax and Other Premium Screens

Box Office Thriller: ‘Michael’ Sashays Past ‘Prada 2’ With Stunning $26M After Returning to Imax and Other Premium Screens

In a moonwalk for the box office history books, Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic returned to No. 1 in its fourth outing with a dreamy $26.3 million, more than enough to wrest the crown from The Devil Wears Prada 2 and top the North American and global weekend charts. Moreover, it celebrated yet another milestone…

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