Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult join James Bond casting rumors, audition to play the new 007
Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have emerged as potential contenders for the role of James Bond in the upcoming 007 film, according to Variety.
Both actors were among those who have reportedly screen tested for the coveted role.
The race to find the next James Bond has been a competitive one, as Pattinson and Hoult are just two out of many names who have been rumored to have been auditioning. [Page Six]
New York Times Company in Advanced Talks to Acquire Letterboxd
The New York Times Company has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Letterboxd, an online community for cinephiles, according to two people familiar with the discussions who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the talks are confidential.
The price under consideration is roughly $330 million, the people said. That would be more than 20 times its projected earnings this year of roughly $15 million. A deal has not yet been reached, and talks could still fall apart. [NY Times]
Natalia Dyer, Elijah Wood to Join John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson in ‘1408’ Sequel From Director Mikael Håfström
Natalia Dyer and Elijah Wood are set to join original cast members Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack, who are currently negotiating the terms of their return, in a sequel to the 2007 supernatural horror film “1408,” Variety can reveal exclusively. Mikael Håfström, who directed the first film, returns to helm the sequel, which he co-wrote with Mark Verheiden.
While Jackson and Cusack will reprise their original roles, they will be secondary characters in the sequel, according to a source familiar with the project. Dyer will star in the film, and Wood will play a supporting role. Details about their characters remain under wraps. [Variety]
Fox Corporation Completes Acquisition of Roku
Fox Corporation announced on November 6 the successful completion of its acquisition of Roku, Inc.
“The closing of this acquisition advances the long-term strategy of FOX. Beginning today, our top priority for the combined company is to continue to relentlessly serve audiences and partners, while reinforcing the openness and choice that is the essence of the Roku platform. Our shared entrepreneurial passion and clear conviction toward building the future together with our new Roku colleagues gives us great confidence in the opportunities ahead of us.” Lachlan K. Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation
According to Fox Corporation, FOX is now one of the leading streaming businesses in the U.S., inclusive of Roku, Tubi and FOX One. Furthermore, Roku’s open distribution platform to continue serving more than 100 million households worldwide, with access to thousands of apps and channels across the streaming TV ecosystem. [Fox Corporation]
