Dan Trachtenberg’s Paramount Deal Doesn’t Kill His ‘Predator’ Plans
Summary
The director of 'Prey' and 'Predator: Badlands' shares insights with io9 about his exciting filmmaking future, hinting at new projects that could further expand the beloved Predator franchise. Stay tuned for more thrilling developments in the world of cinema!
Key Insights
What is a first-look deal in the film industry?
A first-look deal is a contract where a studio gets the first opportunity to review, finance, and distribute projects developed by the filmmaker before they are offered to other studios, but it does not prevent the director from pursuing projects with other companies outside the deal's scope.
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Does Dan Trachtenberg's Paramount deal prevent him from continuing with the Predator franchise at Disney?
No, the three-year first-look deal with Paramount focuses on developing projects for that studio and does not specify impacts on his Disney relationship or Predator plans, as specifics are unknown and he has hinted at future ideas for the franchise.