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Shudder exec Sam Zimmerman joins the merged Blumhouse‑Atomic Monster as SVP, Development & Acquisitions; will report to Abhijay Prakash and Michael Clear, operate from NYC, act as liaison across the two companies, shepherd films roughly in the $2M–$8M band with emphasis on sub‑$5M filmmaker-driven projects and collaborate with the Divide/Conquer overall deal.
Paramount set Paranormal Activity (directed by Ian Tuason) for May 21, 2027; film co‑financed with Blumhouse‑Atomic Monster; producers include James Wan, Jason Blum and original creator Oren Peli; EPs Michael Clear, Judson Scott and Steven Schneider. Article reiterates franchise history (original made for ~$15K + $200K post; $194M worldwide) and franchise total north of $900M.
Deadline reports Flanagan re-teaming with Stephen King on The Mist for Warner Bros.; Flanagan set to write and direct with Boulderlight producing — studio feature placement suggests a wide theatrical/major-studio release.
Reports an $80 million budget for Cregger's Resident Evil reboot and positions the picture as high-octane action with franchise-scale production values.
Mike Flanagan is officially attached to adapt Stephen King's The Mist for Warner Bros.; signals a major studio-backed King adaptation under a high-profile horror director.
Announcement that Mike Flanagan will craft a new adaptation of Stephen King's The Mist; confirms studio-level attachment and renews a prominent King adaptation pipeline.
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