New Rush Hour part 4 reportedly being pitched to various studios.
The acclaimed Rush Hour franchise is reportedly pitching a potential part 4 to various studios, but the project faces significant challenges due to the involvement of Brett Ratner, who directed the first three films in the franchise. Ratner has been largely absent from Hollywood since 2017, following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment. Although he denies the accusations and no formal charges were filed, several major studios, including Paramount and Sony, have passed on the project due to his potential involvement. Warner Bros.’ New Line Cinema, which distributed the original Rush Hour films, has allowed the rights to be licensed elsewhere. Tarak Ben Ammar currently holds the rights through his Eagle Pictures banner and is seeking partners for production, with Arthur Sarkissian attached as a producer. However, Ben Ammar’s representatives have denied Ratner’s direct involvement in the potential Rush Hour 4.
‘RUSH HOUR 4’ is being pitched to multiple studios at the moment.
However, Brett Ratner has been part of the pitch as the project’s potential director & producer, despite facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct & harassment.
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 21, 2024
Shang-Chi reportedly meant to be one of the leads in Marvel’s Avengers 5 vision.
Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) may have significantly impacted future storylines, overshadowing the drama surrounding Jonathan Majors. One major casualty of these changes is the character Shang-Chi, who was initially set to play a key role in the fifth Avengers film, originally titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Following Jonathan Majors’ departure and the scrapping of the Kang storyline, the film has been renamed Avengers: Doomsday, with Doctor Doom now set as the main villain. This shift has cast doubt on Shang-Chi’s involvement in the film. While speculations suggest Simu Liu could still reprise his role, Marvel has not provided any official updates on Shang-Chi’s future in the MCU. Liu, however, remains hopeful that Shang-Chi could return in a sequel.
Shang-Chi would have been one of the leads in ‘AVENGERS: THE KANG DYNASTY’
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 20, 2024
Maxwell announces his Tiny Desk performance will be out on Friday.
RnB legend Maxwell has announced that his Tiny Desk Concert will premiere on August 23. The three-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter shared the news on Instagram, posting a short video with the caption, “Tune in 8/23 for my @nprmusic performance.” This comes months after Maxwell revealed his “The Serenade Tour” with Jazmine Sullivan. The announcement has sparked excitement among RnB fans, who have eagerly taken to social media to express their anticipation for the upcoming NPR performance.
Maxwell announces that his Tiny Desk concert performance will be live August 23rd 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/6SVrpI1JQW
— RNB RADAR (@RNB_RADAR) August 20, 2024
Ashanti announces the birth of her first child with Nelly on Instagram.
Popular songstress, Ashanti and Nelly have welcomed their first child after getting married in December 2023. Ashanti confirmed the news on August 21 by sharing a photo of herself in postpartum underwear on Instagram. “Funny how life’s plans aren’t…always on time.. lol,” she wrote. “I’ve been waiting to be a mom for a long time now, but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings!” Proudly showcasing her postpartum body, Ashanti expressed her gratitude, saying she’s “so proud of my body for giving me my baby.” The couple had announced their pregnancy and engagement simultaneously, seven months after rekindling their romance. Fans have flooded social media with congratulatory messages for the new parents.
Congrats to Ashanti and Nelly on the birth of their baby boy as the singer reveals she gave birth 4 weeks ago. pic.twitter.com/Cy57Ifkpu1
— Rap Alert (@rapalert6) August 21, 2024
Halle Bailey announces the release date for her upcoming single.
Pop star, Halle Bailey has excited fans by announcing that new music is on the way. On Wednesday, the singer, who is one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle, shared a snippet of her unreleased track “Because I Love You” on social media. In the video posted to her Instagram, the young artist is seen mouthing the lyrics, “And it’s all because I love you, babe.” Halle revealed that the song will officially be released on August 30. Fans were thrilled by the surprise preview and eagerly await the full release of the track.
Halle Bailey announces her new single “because i love you” releasing August 30th. @HalleBailey pic.twitter.com/CRZqmzeF9x
— Rap Alert (@rapalert6) August 21, 2024
