After President Donald Trump’s reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner’s “Rush Hour 4,” a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.
in a $8 billion deal that required regulatory approval from the Trump administration. Trump has praised the studio's new chairperson and chief executive David Ellison , the son of Oracle executive chairperson and prominent Trump supporter, Larry Ellison .
Ratner had been shopping “Rush Hour 4” after Warner Bros., which released the three previous films in the franchise, passed on the project. The movie would reteam Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in the action-comedy series launched in 1998, with sequels in 2001 and 2007.Earlier this year, Amazon MGM Studios acquired the film for a reported $40 million. It’s set to open in theaters Jan. 30. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.▶Florida lawmaker pushes new bill for transparency in state land transactions, conservationJSO investigating 2 shooting incidents on Jacksonville's SouthsideMarion County Fire Rescue chief address arrest, termination of 4 employees over hazing incidentNearly 13,000 people are expected to fly out of JAXRichard's Swing Makeover Pt. 13: Sparks fly What's the forecast looking like for the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving?Man killed in shooting on Jacksonville's WestsideHere are some post-turkey plans for this weekendWhat is fog? Katie explains it all!Rabid bobcat attack in Jekyll Island prompts alert from health department0:49Richards Swing Makeover Pt. 12: Drilling through old ironDowntown Development: Historic church, Ford on Bay, old MOSH site among areas ripe for changeDowntown Development: Historic church, Ford on Bay, old MOSH site among areas ripe for changeHoliday Money Hunt: Does the state have money that belongs to you? Here's how to find out!Families receive free turkey dinners across JacksonvilleNear record temps in Jacksonville on SaturdayAddressing A4dability: How to verify your home builder's tax estimateFather of Jacksonville rapper ‘Ksoo’ sentenced to time served in 2020 ambush murder19 weiner dogs get new homes at ACPS eventRichard's Swing Makeover Pt. 11: Time to assemble!Skating returns to its roots as Planet Skate revives Northside tradition▶Voices of the 904 Ep. 6 - He etched his granddad’s musical legacy into the rebirth of 41 Duval St.▶Previous photo
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