July Wrap: Industry Highlights
Posted on: Jul 31, 2024

From box office successes to significant industry changes, film festival lineups and exciting upcoming projects–July saw a lot of industry news.
1. Box Office Successes
Inside Out 2 has surpassed Minions, becoming the fifth highest-grossing animated film, while Deadpool & Wolverine set a record with a $211 million opening weekend. [Variety]
2. Paramount’s New Leadership
David Ellison is set to become Chairman-CEO and Jeff Shell as President of Paramount, with Shari Redstone selling her family’s empire to Skydance Media in an $8 billion deal. [Variety]
3. Passing of Jon Landau
Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning producer behind Titanic and Avatar, passed away at the age of 63. [Variety]
4. Disney Data Leak Investigation
Disney is investigating a data leak after hackers allegedly posted internal communications online, raising concerns about security. [Variety]
5. Twisters Box Office
The disaster film Twisters is projected to make a strong debut, with expectations of a $55 million opening weekend. [Variety]
6. 2024 Emmy Nominations
The Bear leads the Emmy nominations with 23 nods, closely followed by Shogun. Robert Downey Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph have received their first Emmy nominations. [Variety]
7. Timothée Chalamet’s New Role
Timothée Chalamet is set to star in a new film about a ping pong professional, directed by Josh Safdie and produced by A24. [Variety]
8. Venice Film Festival Lineup
The Venice Film Festival will showcase Joker 2, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, and Angelina Jolie’s Maria. [Variety]
9. Russo Brothers in Talks
The Russo Brothers are in negotiations to direct the next two Avengers movies, promising to bring their unique vision to the MCU. [Variety]
10. Dexter Sequel Announcement
Michael C. Hall is returning to the Dexter series, with a new sequel and a prequel series titled Original Sin. [Variety]
11. Longlegs Breaks Records
The indie horror Longlegs has grossed $58 million, surpassing Talk to Me as A24’s highest-grossing horror film in North America. [Variety]
12. Sundance 2027 Location Possibilities
Sundance is considering new locations for its 2027 festival, including Louisville and Cincinnati. [Variety]
Whether you’re a professional or a fan, our insights keep you informed about the latest happenings in film and television.