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    • Samuel L. Jackson Joins Retooled ‘Saw’ As Chris Rock’s Dad
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      Deadline

      Samuel L. Jackson Joins Retooled ‘Saw’ As Chris Rock’s Dad

      Samuel L. Jackson, Max Minghella and Marisol Nichols have joined the cast of Saw, the new installment of the Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures horror franchise that stars and is being executive produced by Chris Rock. Production is now underway in Toronto. It was Rock who came up with the story for the latest pic in […]

    • Chris Rock to Reboot ‘Saw’ Horror Franchise With Lionsgate, Twisted Pictures
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      The Wrap

      Chris Rock to Reboot ‘Saw’ Horror Franchise With Lionsgate, Twisted Pictures

      Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures are teaming up with Chris Rock to bring a new “Saw” film to theaters on Oct. 23, 2020, Chairman of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group Joe Drake announced on Thursday.Rock will star in the project that he is also executive producing. The film will be produced by longtime “Saw” producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules. Darren Lynn Bousman, who helmed three of the most successful films in the “Saw” franchise, will direct this reimagining. The screenplay is based on a story by Rock and written by Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg. Daniel Heffner and the original creators of “Saw,” James Wan and Leigh Whannell, will also executive produce.“When Chris Rock came to us and described in chilling detail his fantastic vision that reimagines and spins-off the world of the notorious Jigsaw Killer, we were all-in,” Drake said in a statement. “‘Saw’ is one of the highest grossing horror franchises of all-time and it’s one of Lionsgate’s most successful film series. This upcoming film will still be as mind bending and intense as all the previous ‘Saw films.’ Chris conceived this idea and it will be  completely reverential to the legacy of the material while reinvigorating the brand with his wit, creative vision and passion for this classic horror franchise.”Also Read: 'Saw' Writers to Pen Sixth 'Final Destination' MovieRock added: “I’ve been a fan of ‘Saw’ since the first film in 2004. I am excited by the opportunity to take this to a really intense and twisted new place.”Rock is a comedian who has won four Emmy Awards and three Grammy Awards as a writer and stand-up. He will next be seen in “Molly” as well as Netflix’s “Dolemite is My Name!” He will soon go into production for the fourth season of “Fargo.”Rock made his feature film debut in 1987’s “Beverly Hills Cop II,” and his other credits include “Boomerang,” “Lethal Weapon 4,” “The Longest Yard,” the “Madagascar” films, “Grown Ups,” “Death at a Funeral” and of course his directorial debut, “Head of State.” His TV credits include “Saturday Night Live,” “Everybody Hates Chris,” “The Chris Rock Show” and his Netflix special “Tamborine” is currently streaming.Also Read: Chris Rock Mocks Jussie Smollett: 'What a Waste of Light Skin' (Video)He is represented by ICM Partners, Untitled Entertainment and Vision PR.The “Saw” movies have grossed a total of $454 million at the domestic box office and almost $1 billion at the worldwide box office. “Saw II” and “Saw III” were the two highest grossing films in the series.Read original story Chris Rock to Reboot ‘Saw’ Horror Franchise With Lionsgate, Twisted Pictures At TheWrap

    • Celebrities remember Tim Conway, who was 'as kind as he was funny'
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      Suzy Byrne

      Celebrities remember Tim Conway, who was 'as kind as he was funny'

      As news spread that the Emmy-winning comedian and actor died at age 85, tributes poured in on social media.

    • Chris Rock's 'tasteless' Whitney Houston joke slammed by Bobby Brown: 'I thought you was a friend of the family'
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      Suzy Byrne

      Chris Rock's 'tasteless' Whitney Houston joke slammed by Bobby Brown: 'I thought you was a friend of the family'

      The comedian's joke about Whitney Houston’s drug use fell flat with fans of the singer.

    • Chris Rock Boldly Jokes About Jussie Smollett at 2019 NAACP Image Awards
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      Entertainment Tonight

      Chris Rock Boldly Jokes About Jussie Smollett at 2019 NAACP Image Awards

      The comedian joked about the 'Empire' star while presenting at the 2019 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday.

    • Ben Stiller, Madonna and Chris Rock donate thousands to Christchurch appeal
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      Ben Arnold

      Ben Stiller, Madonna and Chris Rock donate thousands to Christchurch appeal

      Hollywood stars including Ben Stiller, Madonna and Chris Rock have joined a GoFundMe appeal to raise money for the victims of the terror attack in New Zealand.