Disney Channel Launching 12 Short-Form Movies Online (EXCLUSIVE)
Disney Channel, looking to drive young viewers to digital destinations in the last weeks of summer vacation, is launching a block of 12 short-form movies on its ad-supported online services and...
View Article‘Star Trek Beyond’ Director Justin Lin to Drive ‘Hot Wheels’
“Star Trek Beyond” helmer Justin Lin has closed a deal to direct Legendary’s “Hot Wheels” based on the car toyline from Mattel. He will also develop and produce the property through his Perfect Storm...
View ArticleCrime Drama From ‘Star Trek’ Producers, Justin Lin Lands Put Pilot Commitment...
CBS is developing the TV adaptation of the 2016 book, “A Burglar’s Guide to the City,” Variety has learned. The drama, which landed a put pilot commitment, hails from writer Paul Grellong (“Scorpion,”...
View Article‘Knight Rider’ Reboot From Justin Lin Set at Machinima
“Knight Rider” — starring sentient talking car KITT and his crime-fighting human companion — is coming back for another reboot. Producer-director Justin Lin is on board for a digital remake of the...
View ArticleJustin Lin to Direct Netflix Police Drama ‘The Stand Off’
“Star Trek Beyond” director Justin Lin has come on board to direct Netflix’s police drama “The Stand Off” based on a script written by “Black Swan” screenwriter Mark Heyman. The story is set in 1969...
View ArticleJustin Lin, John Cho and Oscar Eligibility Highlight 2017 L.A. Asian Pacific...
The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, running April 27 to May 4, will screen a record 184 films from 31 countries. The 33rd annual event also has an innovation this year as an Oscar-qualifying...
View ArticleCinemax Orders Bruce Lee-Inspired Drama ‘Warrior’
Cinemax has given a 10-episode straight to series order to “Warrior,” from creator Jonathan Tropper and fellow executive producers Justin Lin and Danielle Woodrow. The drama is inspired by an idea from...
View ArticleAva DuVernay to Deliver UCLA Film School Commencement Speech
Ava DuVernay will deliver the commencement speech at the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television’s upcoming graduation ceremony. The event will be held on Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at UCLA’s...
View ArticleJustin Lin to Return for Next Two ‘Fast & Furious’ Films, Says Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel, in a surprise Facebook livestream, announced on Wednesday afternoon that director Justin Lin would be returning for the next two installments of the “Fast & Furious” series. Lin, who...
View Article‘Fast and the Furious’ Director Justin Lin Sets Overall TV Deal With Apple
Director-producer Justin Lin has planted his Perfect Storm Entertainment banner with Apple in an exclusive overall TV development pact. Lin moves to Apple after six years with Sony Pictures TV. During...
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