Randall Park on Staying Passionate, the 'Blue Beetle' Moment and Pratt vs. Pratt

Working with friends helps, the "Shortcomings" director says [Randall Park, cofounder, Imminent Collision]( [Randall Park Credits His Hollywood Startup’s Success to ‘Deep Friendship and Trust’]( By Brenda Gazzar The production company that actor, writer and now director Randall Park co-founded four years ago, Imminent Collision, has birthed its first baby. The indie film “Shortcomings,” an adaptation of Adrian Tomine’s acclaimed graphic novel, is the company’s first completed co-production as well as Park’s feature directorial debut. The Sony Picture Classics film about three young city dwellers looking for the ideal connection came out in theaters on Aug. 4 to mixed but largely favorable reviews. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Blue Beetle Xolo Maridueña]( [How ‘Blue Beetle’ Landed at the Center of a Historic Strike and a Latino Movement]( By Umberto Gonzalez and Kristen Lopez Fears are rising amid Latino activists and fans that the double strike will endanger the box office success and the legacy of “Blue Beetle.” When DC’s latest comic book movie hits theaters on Aug. 18, it will be the first superhero feature starring, written by and directed by Latinos on the big screen. This event has the potential to be what “Black Panther” was for Black audiences and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” was for AAPI viewers: a celebration of a film representing marginalized audiences in a Hollywood landscape that remains remarkably white. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Chris Pratt]( [It’s Pratt vs. Pratt as ‘Guardians Vol. 3’ Battles ‘Super Mario’ for the Streaming Crown | Chart]( By Sean Burch Two Chris Pratt blockbusters, one crown. That’s the situation we’re looking at after both “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” made their streaming debuts last week on Disney+ and Peacock, respectively. But which Pratt vehicle came out on top? [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [caa talent agency]( [CAA to Lay Off Dozens Across the Firm]( [Suits]( [‘Suits’ Breaks a Nielsen Record Again]( [AMC - Ellen Copaken and Ryan Noonan]( [AMC Entertainment Promotes Ellen Copaken to SVP]( [ny post new york post news corporation]( [News Corp. Reports Mixed Results for Q4]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [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](