O.J. Simpson Dies After Cancer Battle, Paramount Unleashes Avalanche of CinemaCon News and Disney Rolls Out 75 Minutes of Sneak-Peek Footage

Plus: Is Hollywood ready for an AI film festival, Skydance to meet with Paramount Global execs and Glen Powell to star in Paramount's ‘The Running Man’ [oj-simpson]( [O.J. Simpson, Former NFL Star Acquitted of Double Murder, Dies After Cancer Battle at 76]( By Andi Ortiz and Adam Chitwood O.J. Simpson, the former college football and NFL sensation, comedic actor and pitch man who tumbled into infamy after being accused – but ultimately acquitted – of double murder, died on Wednesday after a battle with cancer. He was 76. Simpson’s family posted the news on Thursday morning to his official X account, writing, “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.” [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [chris-aronson-cinemacon]( [Paramount Unleashes an Avalanche of Announcements — and More of Chris Aronson's Tough Love — at CinemaCon]( By Jeremy Fuster Paramount’s got plans. On Thursday morning, the Melrose studio filled its CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas not only with sneak peeks, but an avalanche of film announcements for projects in the production pipeline for 2025 and 2026. The presentation also featured what has become an annual CinemaCon tradition: domestic distribution chief Chris Aronson making a spectacular comedic entrance, followed by a keynote speech in which he delivers some tough love for the theater owners in attendance. Aronson came on stage dressed as a gladiator to promote Ridley Scott’s upcoming sequel to 2000’s “Gladiator,” ushered in by a Roman battalion and riding a chariot. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Inside Out 2]( [Disney Rolls Out 75 Minutes of Sneak-Peek Footage at CinemaCon]( By Jeremy Fuster After an uncharacteristically uneven year at the box office, Disney came to CinemaCon 2024 with a clear strategy in mind for its presentation: just let the cameras roll. Extended sneak peeks defined Thursday afternoon’s presentation, with 75 minutes of sneak peek footage from films across the studio’s slate, highlighted by a whopping 35 minutes of this summer’s Pixar sequel “Inside Out 2,” along with sneak peeks of films like “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Captain America: Brave New World,” “Moana 2,” and “Alien: Romulus,” among others. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [AI film festival]( [Is Post-Strike Hollywood Really Ready for an AI Film Festival?]( [David Ellison attends the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza]( [Skydance to Meet With Paramount Global Management Next Week Amid Merger Talks]( [glen-powell-the-running-man]( [Glen Powell to Star in ‘The Running Man’ for Paramount, Edgar Wright | Exclusive]( [OJ trial featured image]( [How the O.J. Simpson Trial Birthed the TV Industry's True Crime Obsession | Commentary]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wrap Pro logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](