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Paramount Takes On Rush Hour 4 Amidst WBD Acquisition Drama
25 Nov
Summary
- Paramount will distribute the upcoming Rush Hour 4 sequel for Warner Bros.
- This marks the first studio team-up since David Ellison's Paramount bid for WBD.
- Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are reportedly returning for the fourth installment.
Paramount is set to distribute the next installment in the Rush Hour franchise, with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker reportedly returning. This marks a significant collaboration, particularly as Paramount, under David Ellison's ownership, was a recent bidder for Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal is noteworthy given the ongoing acquisition discussions surrounding WBD.
Interestingly, several studios, including Warner Bros.' own New Line, reportedly declined to distribute the film. The revival of the comedy series, which previously spawned a trilogy grossing $850 million, comes at a time when audiences are eager for comedic releases. Tarak Ben Ammar, associated with Italy's Eagle Pictures, is involved in bringing the fourthquel to fruition.
This move by Paramount comes after a period where demand for comedies has been noted, with other studios like Sony finding success with recent action-comedies. The unexpected partnership between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery underscores the dynamic nature of the film industry and the strategic moves being made by major players.
