With Netflix gaining a film chief in Dan Lin, the streamer’s era of hunting prestige is seemingly over.A recent report from The New York Times profiles what Lin is looking to do with Netflix, and the new era is already making bold moves. Since the exec’s arrival earlier this month, the streaming service laid off […]
Exclusive Interview: Director Chris McKay and Producer Dan Lin on The LEGO Batman Movie
Thomas Harris chats with Chris McKay and Dan Lin about The LEGO Batman Movie (some minor spoilers follow)… I had the pleasure to talk to Chris McKay and producer Dan Lin about the rather brilliant The LEGO Batman Movie. A quick note on director McKay who, looking like a Williamsburg hipster, had Batman and Marvel […]
Disney developing new Inspector Gadget live-action movie
The classic 1980s cartoon Inspector Gadget will once again get the big screen treatment. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Disney is currently developing a new live-action film from producers Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, who most recently produced the live-action Aladdin remake, with a script written by Saturday Night Live‘s Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell.Inspector Gadget was […]
Disney’s Aladdin producer explains what Will Smith brought to the role of Genie
The producer on Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin, Dan Lin, was impressed by Will Smith’s interpretation of the Genie and how it differentiates from Robin Williams’ iconic performance in the animated film.In an interview with ComicBook.com, Lin spoke about the casting of Smith, and he couldn’t have been more pleased with the performance.“I mean, we’re just […]
Aladdin and Princess Jasmine featured in new image from Disney’s live-action adaptation
Empire has released a new images from the upcoming live-action remake Aladdin which features Mena Massoud’s titular ‘street rat’ and Naomi Scott’s Princess Jasmine in Agrabah’s marketplace.SEE ALSO: Disney’s Aladdin trailer unveils Will Smith’s Genie in his blue formMeanwhile, speaking with Empire, producer Dan Lin has discussed Jasmine’s role in the new film, and how they […]
The LEGO Batman Movie Screening and Q&A with Dan Lin and Chris McKay
Tai Freligh attended a special IMAX screening of The LEGO Batman Movie followed by a Q&A with director Chris McKay and producer Dan Lin…I was lucky enough to win a screening of The LEGO Batman Movie ahead of the theatrical release (through a partnership of IMAX and Collider.com) and watched it at the IMAX headquarters in […]
Cary Fukunaga to direct adaptation of Stephen King’s It in the summer, will be split into two movies
It seems like a big screen adaptation of Stephen King’s It has been on the cards for an eternity now, but according to producer Dan Lin (The LEGO Movie), the film will go into producer in the summer under director Cary Fukunaga (True Detective).“The idea is to start official prep in March for a summer […]
