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Prime Video has unveiled the first look at season four of the sci-fi comedy series “Upload,” set to premiere on Aug. 25. The fourth season will consist of four episodes premiering exclusively on Prime Video.

“Upload” follows a society of humans in 2033, where they can choose to upload themselves into a virtual reality afterlife of their choosing. After computer programmer Nathan Brown (Robbie Amell) unexpectedly passes away, he is uploaded to Lakeview, where he finds himself living with his girlfriend Ingrid (Allegra Edwards) who is still alive. When Nathan begins to fall for his living customer service rep Nora (Andy Allo), Nathan finds himself questioning everything he knew about his death.

Season 4 of “Upload” will follow as “sentient AI rapidly turns evil, threatening to wipe out Lakeview and the world. On top of greedy executives, lingering mysteries, plus heartbreak in VR and Irl, our characters are tested like never before. The...

Apple TV+’s dropped the official trailer for the upcoming fourth and final season of Acapulco, premiering on July 23, 2025. The two-minute trailer teases that times change, but Acapulco is forever as Máximo tries to bring back Las Colinas’ glory days.

Screen Actors Guild award winner Eugenio Derbez returns to star as Máximo and Enrique Arrizon is back as the young Máximo. The fourth and final season also stars Fernando Carsa, Rafael Cebrián, Vanessa Bauche, Camila Perez, Carlos Corona, Chord Overstreet, Regina Reynoso, Jessica Collins and Regina Orozco. The ensemble also includes Damián Alcázar, Jaime Camil, Cristo Fernández and Carolina Moreno, Keyla Monterroso Mejia and Omar Chaparro. Keyla Monterroso Mejia and Omar Chaparro are recurring guest stars, and Jack McBrayer cameos.

Cristo Fernández and Eugenio Derbez in ‘Acapulco’ season 4 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)

“In season four, present-day Máximo (Eugenio Derbez) works tirelessly to restore Las Colinas to its former glory before the grand reopening,...

The fourth and final season of Apple TV+’s Acapulco will be sizzling, as plot twists and beautiful scenery are revealed in the trailer above. The comedy series, created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros, and Jason Shuman, will premiere with two episodes on Wednesday, July 23, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through September 17.

In the trailer, Maximo Gallardo Ramos (Eugenio Derbez) reflects on the year 1986, when he was promoted to the Head of Operations of Las Colinas, a bright and colorful hotel in Acapulco. In the past timeline, Maximo (Enrique Arrizon) was told by the hotel’s co-owner, Alejandro Vera (Jaime Camil), that Las Colinas lost to Alma del Mar for the title of No. 1 hotel in Acapulco. Alejandro sets up a secret operation to learn what their competitor is doing that they aren’t.

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The big reveal is a shocker! Don Pablo (Damián Alcázar), wearing an adorable peach linen ensemble,...

Today, Apple TV+ debuted the trailer for the final chapter of its beloved hit comedy, Acapulco. The 10-episode fourth and final season will make its global debut with two episodes on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through September 17.

In season four, present-day Máximo (Eugenio Derbez) works tirelessly to restore Las Colinas to its former glory before the grand reopening. In 1986, when a competitor claims the number one spot in the annual ranking of Acapulco’s “Best Hotels,” young Máximo (Enrique Arrizon) will do whatever it takes to get back on top and secure Las Colinas’ future.

The ensemble cast of Acapulco also includes Fernando Carsa, Rafael Cebrián, Vanessa Bauche, Camila Perez, Carlos Corona, Chord Overstreet, Regina Reynoso, Jessica Collins, and Regina Orozco.

In addition to returning favorites Damián Alcázar, Jaime Camil, Cristo Fernández, and Carolina Moreno, Keyla Monterroso Mejia and Omar Chaparro join the new season as recurring guest stars,...

Verve, the literary and talent agency, is the latest Hollywood company to undergo belt-tightening as the industry weathers what’s shaping up to be a year of economizing.

Verve agents and employees who have earnings that hit a certain threshold will now see salary adjustments on a temporary basis, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Additionally, the agency is cutting overtime expenses for assistants, who are hourly workers that generally work 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. shifts.

The measures arrive amid a new wave of cost-cutting across the entertainment industry in response to studios’ content spending pullback on feature films and television series. Namely, episode counts on series that have gone into production have fallen steeply over the last few years as big broadcast-style orders have given way to streaming era shorter season runs.

The number of television episodes produced fell from 13,300 episodes in 2023 to 11,069 last year, a nearly 17 percent decline,...

Exclusive: In a competitive situation, Amazon MGM Studios has secured film rights to “Code Black,” a new short story by Harrison Query, for seven figures guaranteed, sources tell Deadline. The deal is believed to be one of the biggest of all time for a short story.

Scott Glassgold of 12:01 Films brought the package into Jake Gyllenhaal’s Nine Stories, which will develop the political thriller as a starring vehicle for the Oscar nominee, under its first-look deal with the studio.

In Code Black, the country’s top heart surgeon is flown to D.C. to perform a high-stakes operation, finding himself led into a trap where his guile and genius become the only way to stop a plot that threatens both his family and the nation.

In addition to Gyllenhaal and Josh McLaughlin for Nine Stories, producers in talks include Lynn Harris and Matt Reeves for 6th & Idaho, and...

Fan-favorite filmmaker Andy Muschietti has found his next project. As he waits for DC Studios to lock in a screenplay for The Brave and the Bold, Muschietti has become attached to direct Drift.

Per Deadline, Muschietti will also produce Drift with his sister Barbara Muschietti via their production company Double Dream. Skydance quickly moved to acquire Drift after Muschietti expressed interest in helming the grounded sci-fi project. The project, based on an unpublished 38-page short story by Ben Queen & Jason Shuman, was on the market for less than 24 hours before Skydance snatched it up. Queen and Shuman will now adapt their short story for the big screen.

Described as Gravity meets Arrival, the upcoming sci-fi movie's logline reads as follows: "When his estranged son vanishes during a space mission, a once-legendary, now fallen from grace shuttle commander is pulled into a high-stakes hostage exchange in space to get his boy...

It director Andy Muschietti is attached to helm Drift, based on an unpublished short story by Ben Queen and Jason Shuman (“Acapulco”).

The grounded science fiction film is described as “Gravity meets Arrival.”

Deadline reports that it was on the market for less than 24 hours, inciting a bidding war in which Skydance came out on top. It sold for around $2 million against higher if the movie gets made.

In the 38-page story, when his estranged son vanishes during a space mission, a once-legendary, now fallen from grace shuttle commander is pulled into a high-stakes hostage exchange in space to get his boy back from captors who are not from Earth.

Queen and Shuman, who made a splash last year with the sale of their Cola Wars pitch to Sony with Judd Apatow on board to direct, will pen the script.

Andy & Barbara Muschietti’s Double Dream producing alongside Scott Glassgold’s 12:01 Films.

Exclusive: Skydance won a weekend auction for Drift, an unpublished short story by Ben Queen & Jason Shuman that has It! helmer Andy Muschietti attached to direct. Deadline hears that the project sold for around $2 million against higher if the movie gets made. Andy & Barbara Muschietti’s Double Dream and Scott Glassgold’s 12:01 Film’s will produce.

The 38-page short story has all the makings of a big sci-fi mission film, and numerous other bids came in with other creative attachments. When his estranged son vanishes during a space mission, a once-legendary, now fallen from grace shuttle commander is pulled into a high-stakes hostage exchange in space to get his boy back from captors who are not from Earth. The comp is Gravity meets Arrival.

Queen & Shuman will be adapting their own short story which was on the market for less than 24 hours before selling. Skydance jumped into action quickly...

Apple TV+’s comedy series Acapulco, which stars Eugenio Derbez, Enrique Arrizon, Jessica Collins, Chord Overstreet, and more, premiered on the streaming platform in 2021. Inspired by the 2017 movie How to Be a Latin Lover, Acapulco is described as sweet and nostalgic, with the addition of being charming.

Created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros, and Jason Shuman, Acapulco received a positive response from critics and audiences upon release. And now, it’s time to say goodbye!

Apple TV+ confirms Eugenio Derbez starrer Acapulco to end with fourth season

According to recent reports by Apple TV+, one of the streaming platform’s beloved shows, Acapulco, is not only gearing up to debut its fourth season but also bidding goodbye to the fans and each other, as season four is going to be the final season.

Enrique Arrizon and Camila Perez in Acapulco | Credits: Apple TV+

Executive producers Austin Winsberg and Sam Laybourne also shared,...

The upcoming fourth season of the Apple TV+ series Acapulco will be the comedy’s last on the streamer. Per Variety, the comedy was renewed for its fourth season back in August 2024, but at that time, it was not confirmed that it would be the final one for the series starring Eugenio Derbez.

The outlet has now confirmed that the fourth season, which will premiere on Apple TV+ on July 23, will be Acapulco’s last. “These four seasons have been magical,” said Derbez, who plays Máximo Gallardo on the series and is also an executive producer. The show follows a successful businessman (Derbez) as he reminisces about his younger years in the 1980s while working his dream job at a major resort called Las Colinas. The series currently boasts a 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

It’s “Bittersweet,” Says Series Star

“Acapulco brought joy and heart to audiences around the world,...

Acapulco will officially end after season 4. The Apple TV+ comedy series is about a Mexican businessman who recounts stories to his nephew about his life in the titular city in the 1980s, where he worked at a local resort. The series is based on characters from the 2017 movie How to be a Latin Lover, and was created by Eduardo Cisneros, Jason Shuman, and Austin Winsberg. Acapulco features a leading cast including Eugenio Derbez, Enrique Arrizon, Fernando Carsa, Damián Alcázar, Camila Perez, and Raphael Alejandro.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Acapulco season 4 will officially be its last. This final season has yet to air and will be debuting on the platform on Wednesday, July 23. Derbez released a statement about the show's ending, noting that "these four seasons have been magical." Check out Derbez's full statement below:

“These four seasons have been magical. Acapulco brought joy and heart to audiences around the world,...

Today, Apple TV+ revealed the premiere date and first photos for Acapulco season four, which will debut with two episodes on Wednesday, July 23. The upcoming season of the bilingual comedy marks the heartfelt farewell to the beloved series.

“These four seasons have been magical,” said star and executive producer Eugenio Derbez. “‘Acapulco’ brought joy and heart to audiences around the world, and while saying goodbye is bittersweet, I’m so proud of what we created. From our incredible cast, writers, and directors, to the way we celebrated Mexico’s culture, beauty, and warmth — it’s been an unforgettable ride.”

“We are so grateful to Eugenio Derbez, Apple, Lionsgate, and all of our producing partners for the four amazing seasons we got to do of ‘Acapulco,'” said executive producers Austin Winsberg and Sam Laybourne.

“This show has been a true miracle in the vast TV landscape — a bilingual, feel-good comedy with a predominantly Latin cast.

“Acapulco” will wrap up its run at Apple TV+ with its upcoming fourth season.

The comedy series was renewed for Season 4 in August 2024, but it was not previously announced that it would be the show’s last. The final season will debut with its first two episodes on July 23, with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter.

“These four seasons have been magical,” said series star and executive producer Eugenio Derbez. “‘Acapulco’ brought joy and heart to audiences around the world, and while saying goodbye is bittersweet, I’m so proud of what we created. From our incredible cast, writers, and directors, to the way we celebrated Mexico’s culture, beauty, and warmth — it’s been an unforgettable ride.”

The official description of Season 4 states, “Present-day Máximo (Derbez) works tirelessly to restore Las Colinas to its former glory before the grand reopening. In 1986, when a competitor claims the number one spot in...

The Eugenio Derbez-led and executive-produced comedy series Acapulco will conclude after its upcoming fourth season, premiering with two episodes on Apple TV+ on July 23.

Acapulco premiered in 2021, inspired by the 3Pas Studios and Pantelion Films’ feature, How to Be A Latin Lover. The series tells the story of twentysomething Máximo Gallardo (Enrique Arrizon), whose dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime as a cabana boy at the hottest resort in Acapulco. Derbez played the same character in the present day as Arrison portrayed him in his early years.

In Season 4, present-day Máximo (Derbez) works tirelessly to restore Las Colinas to its former glory before the grand reopening. In 1986, when a competitor claims the no. 1 spot in the annual ranking of Acapulco’s “Best Hotels,” young Máximo (Arrizon) will do whatever it takes to get back on top and secure Las Colinas’s future.

The ensemble cast also includes Fernando Carsa,...

“‘Acapulco,” the critically acclaimed comedy from Apple TV+, is returning in July with its fourth and final season. The first two episodes of the series will premiere on July 23.

Starring Eugenio Derbez, who also executive produces, the series follows the Las Colinas Resort across two timelines. In the present day, Máximo (Derbez) works tirelessly to restore the vacation destination to its former glory. As he does so, he reminisces back to 1986 when his younger self did whatever it took to make sure that Las Colinas returned to the top of the list of Acapulco’s best hotels.

“These four seasons have been magical,” Derbez said in a Tuesday statement. “‘Acapulco’ brought joy and heart to audiences around the world, and while saying goodbye is bittersweet, I’m so proud of what we created. From our incredible cast, writers and directors, to the way we celebrated Mexico’s culture, beauty and...

It’s the final season in paradise for Acapulco. Apple TV+ has now officially labeled season four of the comedy series the final season; the show will return on Wednesday, July 23 with a pair of episodes.

Acapulco season four was announced in August. Now in May, everyone involved is having a tough time saying goodbye.

“These four seasons have been magical,” Eugenio Derbez, the bilingual show’s star and executive producer, said in a statement. “Acapulco brought joy and heart to audiences around the world, and while saying goodbye is bittersweet, I’m so proud of what we created. From our incredible cast, writers, and directors, to the way we celebrated Mexico’s culture, beauty, and warmth — it’s been an unforgettable ride.”

Executive producers Austin Winsberg and Sam Laybourne added, “We are so grateful to Eugenio Derbez, Apple, Lionsgate and all of our producing partners for the four amazing...

Glen Powell’s passion for working with acclaimed directors continues with a buzzy, yet untitled comedy alongside Judd Apatow.

Powell will star in the next film as directed by Apatow in which Powell will portray “a country western star in free fall,” which is giving real “A Star Is Born” vibes. Powell will also co-write the script alongside Apatow, and the project is being fast-tracked by Universal Pictures.

Both Apatow and Powell will also produce the comedy, as will former Universal Pictures President of Production Kevin Misher via his Misher Films banner.

Powell, who previously penned “Hit Man” with auteur Richard Linklater and is writing a Broadway musical with Ryan Murphy, will produce alongside Dan Cohen through their Barnstorm banner’s newly minted first look deal with Universal. Powell first collaborated with Universal for “Twisters,” and his company Barnstorm is also producing the recently announced “The Natural Order” for the studio,...

Exclusive: Keyla Monterroso Mejia has joined the Season 4 cast of the Apple TV+ bilingual series Acapulco, led by Eugenio Derbez. The show will premiere later this year.

Monterroso Mejia will recur as Memo’s (Fernando Carsa) sister, the assistant head of operations under Maximo (Enrique Arrizon/Derbez).

The series tells the story of twentysomething Máximo Gallardo (Enrique Arrizon), whose dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime as a cabana boy at the hottest resort in Acapulco.

In Season 3 of the series inspired by the 3Pas Studios and Pantelion Films’ feature How to Be A Latin Lover, past mistakes were reconciled with exciting new beginnings. In the present story, older Máximo (Eugenio Derbez) returns to a Las Colinas he no longer recognizes. While in 1985, younger Máximo (Arrizón) continues to climb up the ladder of success while potentially jeopardizing all the...

The Japanese media landscape is flush with inspired content. With swathes of entertainment mediums to be heralded, one genre stands out in terms of variety. Japanese horror is unlike any other horror genre in the world of cinema. Many movies pose surrealist concepts and existential crises, offering distinctive experiences for all audiences. Though Japanese cinema has proved to be a standout among all other forms of media, it's no surprise that a variety of American films host inspiration from such otherworldly tales.

American horror can be somewhat flavorless in some regards. These days, there is a formula that works at the box office, and producers will typically lean towards tried and true narratives to ensure maximum profit. Whether it is a slasher, otherworldly horror or a plain over-the-top monster, stateside horror rarely leaves room for interpretation. WIth that being said, there are a number of American films that have borrowed or even re-imagined Japanese concepts.

Colman Domingo, recently nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the Netflix political docudrama, Rustin, is in preliminary talks to join a yet-untitled film from Steven Spielberg, Amblin and Universal. According to Deadline, a source says the Fear the Walking Dead actor could join the in-the-works film, which is based on a story by Spielberg and his collaborator David Koepp. The cast is already said to include Emily Blunt, Colin Firth and Eve Hewson.

Universal and Amblin had no comment, per Deadline, as details on the movie's plot have been kept under wraps. Although the film doesnt have a title, Universal has dated its release for May 15, 2026. The coveted summer release is something Spielberg is known for, as he released films like Jaws and Raiders of the Lost Ark in the summer, even though the filmmaker hasnt released a movie during the summer in a while.

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Iconic filmmaker Steven Spielberg has unveiled his next feature film, Cola Wars, which has been in development at Sony Pictures under his label, Amblin Entertainment. The film follows the attempt by Pepsi to challenge Coca-Cola for the soda throne during the 1980s. Spielberg is producing the movie, while Judd Apatow, known for his work on The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Girls, is on board as director.

As Deadline reported in April 2024, Sony spent over $1 million on the project, with Jason Shuman and Ben Queen writing the pitch. While Shuman co-created the hit Apple TV series Acapulco and executive produced HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, Queen is well-known for his scripts for Cars 2, 3, and NBC's A to Z. Since the project is still in the early stages of development, no cast members have been announced, nor has the first look been presented. However, it should...

Noting the recent trend of Ben Affleck’s “Air,” Matt Johnson’s “Blackberry,” Eva Longoria’s “Flamin’ Hot,” and, though perhaps a bit on the silly side, Jerry Seinfeld’s “Unfrosted,” there seems to be an increasing market for stories about consumer goods and marketing. Deadline announced Wednesday that the latest to get in the act are Judd Apatow and Steven Spielberg with a picture called “Cola Wars,” all about the rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi.

“Cola Wars,” which Spielberg will produce and Apatow will direct, is written by Jason Shuman and Ben Queen. Shuman is best known for co-creating the series “Acapulco” on Apple TV + and was an executive producer on “Winning Time,” another nostalgia-soaked based-on-reality project about the peak years of the Los Angeles Lakers. Queen’s credits include “Cars 2” and “Cars 3.” The project is set up at Sony.

The story of “Cola Wars,” much like “Air,...

Judd Apatow and Steven Spielberg are to team up for 'Cola Wars'.The 'Knocked Up' filmmaker is to direct the movie about Pepsi's attempts to challenge Coca-Cola during the 1980s with the legendary 'Jaws' helmer on board as a producer through his Amblin Entertainment company.The movie delves into the Cola Wars as Pepsi tried to challenge Coca-Cola's long reign as the world's top cola with key events including Michael Jackson's hair being set on fire when a stunt for a Pepsi advert went awry in 1984 as well as Coca-Cola's disastrous introduction of 'New Coke' the following year.'Cola Wars' is in development at Sony and is being written by Jason Shuman and Ben Queen and it is thought to be similar to the film 'Air', which was directed by Ben Affleck and told the story of how Nike were able to transform their...

Hollywood loves a good rivalry, and this one’s been fizzing since the ’80s. And now, it’s getting its time in the spotlight on the big screen. Director Steven Spielberg is taking the producer chair to bring the legendary Cola vs. Pepsi showdown to the cinemas.

Steven Spielberg Credit: Gage Skidmore licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Although not much is known about the plot of the movie showcasing the full-scale clash of corporate titans, fans are already expecting plenty of fizz and a lot of messy drama.

Steven Spielberg and Judd Apatow Are Bringing the Iconic “Cola Wars” to the Big Screen!

Judd Apatow is on board to direct Cola Wars, a film that will explore the intense competition that went on between Pepsi and Coca-Cola during the 1980s and is still prevalent. Steven Spielberg is producing the project through his Amblin Entertainment banner.

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Judd Apatow directs, Steven Spielberg produces, as Sony moves ahead with Cola Wars, a movie about Coca Cola and Pepsi’s battle.

Just recently, we covered a report which looked at how Judd Apatow, the one-time king of Hollywood comedies, was struggling to get original projects off the ground. It’s been a few years since Apatow’s period as a director and ‘super-producer’, during which he shepherded lots of popular comedies through the studio system.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony has selected Apatow to direct Cola Wars. It’s a drama that will recount the fierce battle between industry titan Coca Cola and upstart Pepsi in the 1980s.

We first learned of the project back in February, along with the claim that Sony had paid more than a million dollars for a pitch. Not the script mind, just the pitch. Jason Shuman and Ben Queen will be drafting the screenplay.

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg's next feature film has been revealed. With Judd Apatow on board to direct, Spielberg will produce Cola Wars, a new movie that's now in the works at Sony, under his Amblin Entertainment banner.

Per Deadline, Cola Wars was acquired by Sony when the studio spent upwards of $1 million for the pitch in April. Jason Shuman and Ben Queen wrote the screenplay. Maia Eyre will overse the project for Sony.

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The film will delve into the feud between Pepsi and Coca-Cola, specifically focusing on the former's attempt to become a major competitor despite the latter's longevity in the soda pop industry. It will reportedly highlight the "Cola Wars" of the 1980s, with...

Judd Apatow has been attached to direct the upcoming movie Cola Wars about the battle between Coke and Pepsi for market share in the 1980s, reports Deadline. Steven Spielberg will produce.

The project is currently in the early stages of development at Sony, which reportedly acquired it for over $1 million in April. Ben Queen and Jason Shuman are set to write Cola Wars. Shuman co-created the Apple TV+ series Acapulco and served as an executive producer on Winning Time, the HBO series about the 1980s Showtime era of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Deadline previously described the movie as a behind-the-scenes account of “Pepsi’s attempt to challenge Coca-Cola’s century-long reign as the world’s top cola, sparking the unforgettable ‘Cola Wars’ of the mid-1980s.” This could include the filming of a 1984 Pepsi commercial during which Michael Jackson’s hair caught on fire and the disappointing introduction of New Coke.

Deadline reports that Judd Apatow has been tapped to direct Cola Wars for Sony, who shelled out $1 million in April for the pitch. The film is based on the true story of “Pepsi’s attempt to challenge Coca-Cola’s century-long reign as the world’s top cola” in the mid-1980s. Steven Spielberg is also on board and will produce the project through his Amblin Entertainment production company.

The Cola Wars brought us many memorable events, including the disastrous launch of New Coke and the Pepsi commercial that left Michael Jackson with severe burns. The film is billed as “the ultimate underdog tale of history’s most iconic second-place contender (Pepsi) vying for the No. 1 spot (Coca-Cola).” Jason Shuman (Acapulco) and Ben Queen (Cars 2) are penning the script for the project, and while it’s still in the early stages, it could be a fun flick.

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Judd Apatow has signed on to direct “Cola Wars,” a film recounting the ’80s battle between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, with Steven Spielberg producing through Amblin Entertainment, TheWrap has learned.

Jason Shuman, co-creator of the Apple TV+ show “Acapulco,” is co-writing the screenplay with “Cars 3” co-writer Ben Queen.

The film will recount Pepsi’s challenge to Coca-Cola’s decades of rule as the world’s top soda, infamously leading to Coke changing its recipe to sell “New Coke,” which led to widespread horror.

The project is said to be in very early development, as Sony only just acquired the film as a pitch back in April.

Apatow most recently directed the 2022 Netflix comedy “The Bubble” and the HBO documentary “George Carlin’s American Dream.” He is repped by WME and Mosaic.

The project was first reported by Deadline.

The post Judd Apatow to Direct, Steven Spielberg to Produce ‘Cola Wars’ for Sony appeared first on TheWrap.

Here's something you probably didn't expect to hear today: Judd Apatow and Steven Spielberg are making a movie together! That's right. The director of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" is making a movie with the director of numerous classics such as "Jurassic Park," not to mention one of the more prolific producers to ever do it. So, what are these two very unique titans working on together? What tale could possibly warrant such a collaboration? The tale of Coke vs. Pepsi, of course. We're not joking. This is real.

According to Deadline, Apatow is set to direct "Cola Wars," a film that will chronicle Pepsi's challenge of Coca-Cola as the number one soda in the marketplace, which began in the '80s. Spielbeg's Amblin Entertainment is set to produce the film, which is set up at Sony Pictures. The studio paid $1 million for the project earlier this year, which included a complete pitch.

Progress on Cola Wars is bubbling up, as the Sony Pictures feature has attached Judd Apatow to direct with Steven Spielberg to produce, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Apatow is set to helm the film that is still in its initial stages of development after the studio bought a pitch for the project earlier this year. Cola Wars is set to focus on the battle for soda supremacy that kicked off in the mid-1980s as Pepsi aimed to challenge Coke’s longtime dominance in the soft drink space.

Jason Shuman and Ben Queen are working on the script. Spielberg is producing Cola Wars through his company Amblin Entertainment, with Maia Eyre overseeing the film for Sony.

Shuman co-created the Apple TV+ series Acapulco and served as an executive producer on the HBO show Winning Time. Queen earned credits for his writing work on the animated sequel The Addams Family 2...

We’re guessing Judd Apatow isn’t a Dr. Pepper fan. The “Knocked Up” filmmaker is attached to direct “Cola Wars,” a film about the battle for market share between Coca Cola and Pepsi to become America’s favorite soda, an individual with knowledge of the project told IndieWire.

Tag-teaming with him on the project is none other than Steven Spielberg, who will produce the film through his Amblin Entertainment production banner.

The individual adds that at this point, “Cola Wars” is in very early development stages, with Apatow and Spielberg joining based on a pitch that Sony acquired back in April.

The writers for the film are Ben Queen and Jason Shuman, who co-created and writes the Apple TV+ series “Acapulco” and was also a producer on the canceled HBO series “Winning Time.”

Few other details are available at this early stage of development, but Deadline, which first reported the news,...

Brand-based movies are big business in Hollywood right about now. From Air to Blackberry, and from The Beanie Bubble to Flamin' Hot to Unfrosted, there's something about getting the inside track on the stories behind the world's biggest enterprises that studios just can't get enough of. And now, per Deadline's reporting, it looks like Steven Spielberg and Judd Apatow are the latest lining up to drink the company pic Kool-Aid — or rather sup the soda-y stuff. The cinema juggernauts are teaming up to respectively produce and direct Sony's upcoming Cola Wars, a new movie that's set to pop the can on Pepsi's efforts to dethrone Coke as the kings of cola back in the late 70s to mid 80s.

Acapulco co-creator and writer Jason Shuman is tooling up to pen Cola Wars alongside Cars 2 and 3 scribe Ben Queen, with the initial pitch for the movie having...

Cola Wars has found a producer and director. The movie, which is in early development at Sony, was bought for more than $1 million from a pitch by Jason Shuman and Ben Queen. The movie is set during the mid-1980s during the time when Pepsi and Coca-Cola were battling for supremacy in the beverage marketplace.

Per Deadline, Cola Wars has drawn A-list talent as development continues. Steven Spielberg has signed on to produce via Amblin Entertainment, the same banner through which he has produced such recent movies as Twisters, The Color Purple, Maestro, and The Fabelmans, the latter of which he also directed. The upcoming movie is also now set to be directed by Judd Apatow, who is known for helming comedies including The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and, more recently, The King of Staten Island and Netflix's The Bubble.

What Spielberg And Apatow Signing On Mean For Cola Wars...

Exclusive: Judd Apatow has attached to direct and Steven Spielberg has come aboard to produce Cola Wars, the film in development at Sony. Spielberg will produce through his Amblin Entertainment banner.

Deadline revealed back in April that the studio bought the project for $1 million-plus as a pitch, telling the true story of Pepsi’s attempt to challenge Coca-Cola’s century-long reign as the world’s top cola. It uncapped the “Cola Wars” of the mid-1980s, which included everything from Michael Jackson’s fiery mishap to the New Coke debacle, as the ultimate underdog tale of history’s most iconic second-place contender (Pepsi) vying for the No. 1 spot (Coca-Cola).

The Cola Wars pitch is being written by Jason Shuman and Ben Queen. Shuman is the co-creator/writer of Apple’s hit show Acapulco and was executive producer on HBO’s Winning Time, and the producer of 2022’s Oscar-nominated indie To Leslie.

We've all been wondering what the next big capitalism origin story film would be, and now we have our answer: Cola Wars, directed by Judd Apatow and produced by none other than Steven Spielberg. The film has been in development since April, when Sony picked up the pitch for a reported $1 million,...

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Acapulco has been renewed for Season 4 at Apple TV+ and change is on the horizon for Máximo, both past (Enrique Arrizón) and present (Eugenio Derbez). News of the show’s renewal comes about two months after Season 3’s finale dropped on the streamer, setting up plenty of interesting avenues for the characters fans have come to love from this bilingual comedy series. Created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros, and Jason Shuman for television, Acapulco is inspired by the film How to Be a Latin Lover. The show tells the story of Máximo in the past and present, focusing on his time spent as an employee at the resort known as Las Colinas in the 1980s, juxtaposed with his present-day return to the show’s titular town. In Season 3, Máximo returned to Las Colinas and barely recognized what he saw, while in the ’80s, his younger counterpart was climbing the ladder...

Today, Apple TV+ announced that its global hit comedy series Acapulco, from Lionsgate Television, has been renewed and is heading back to Las Colinas for season four.

The news of the renewal comes on the heels of Acapulco becoming this year’s Imagen Award most-nominated series, landing nine nominations in total, including Best Comedy; Best Actor Enrique Arrizon; Best Supporting Actors Damián Alcázar, Carlos Corona and Eugenio Derbez; Best Supporting Actresses Vanessa Bauche, Camila Perez and Regina Reynoso; as well as Best Music Supervision for Film or Television.

“Having Apple order a fourth season of ‘Acapulco’ is beyond thrilling,” said star and executive producer Eugenio Derbez. “I’m incredibly grateful to our amazing partners, the talented cast and crew, and especially the audience, whose love and support have made this journey possible.

“It’s rare for shows centered on Latino stories to make it this far, and that makes this milestone even more meaningful.

The Apple TV+ comedy “Acapulco” has been renewed for Season 4.

“Having Apple order a fourth season of ‘Acapulco’ is beyond thrilling,” said series star and executive producer Eugenio Derbez. “I’m incredibly grateful to our amazing partners, the talented cast and crew, and especially to the audience, whose love and support have made this journey possible. It’s rare for shows centered on Latino stories to make it this far, and that makes this milestone even more meaningful. Representation matters, and continuing to share these vibrant stories on a global stage is something Ben Odell and I are deeply proud of. Thank you for helping us break barriers and celebrate our culture. We can’t wait to dive back into Las Colinas for more fun, laughter, and heart with all of you!”

Along with Derbez, the cast of “Acapulco” includes: Fernando Carsa, Damián Alcázar, Enrique Arrizón, Camila Perez, Vanessa Bauche,...

Apple TV+ has renewed the bilingual comedy series Acapulco for a fourth season.

The series tells the story of twentysomething Máximo Gallardo (Enrique Arrizon), whose dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime as a cabana boy at the hottest resort in Acapulco.

In Season 3 of the series inspired by the 3Pas Studios and Pantelion Films’ feature How to Be A Latin Lover, past mistakes were reconciled with exciting new beginnings. In the present story, older Máximo (Eugenio Derbez) returns to a Las Colinas he no longer recognizes. While in 1985, younger Máximo (Arrizón) continues his climb up the ladder of success while potentially jeopardizing all the relationships he’s worked so hard to build.

In addition to Derbez and Arrizon, the ensemble cast of Acapulco includes Fernando Carsa, Damián Alcázar, Camila Perez, Vanessa Bauche, Regina Reynoso, Raphael Alejandro, Jessica Collins, Chord Overstreet, Rafael Cebrián, Regina Orozco, and Carlos Corona.

Apple TV+ is booking another return trip to Acapulco.

The comedy series starring and executive produced by Eugenio Derbez has scored a season four renewal at Apple TV+. The pickup comes two months after Acapulco wrapped its third season — and a month after earning nine nominations for the Imagen Awards, which honor Latinos in television and film. The series (produced by Lionsgate Television, 3Pas Studios, Zihuatanejo Productions and The Tannenbaum Company) is nominated for best comedy, and seven cast members are up for acting awards.

“Having Apple order a fourth season of Acapulco is beyond thrilling,” Derbez said in a statement. “I’m incredibly grateful to our amazing partners, the talented cast and crew, and especially to the audience, whose love and support have made this journey possible. It’s rare for shows centered on Latino stories to make it this far, and that makes this milestone even more meaningful.

Your browser does not support the video tag. Screen Rant has a clip from Acapulco season 3 episode 4 featuring Chord Overstreet. Chord Overstreet shines in his role as Chad, offering emotional depth with comedic sensibilities. Acapulco provides a well-received outlet for Overstreet's talents, with potential for more in the future.

Acapulco season 3 brings the hit bilingual Apple TV+ comedy back for more, and Screen Rant has a clip from the shows fourth episode. The series was created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros, and Jason Shuman, inspired by the 2017 movie How to Be a Latin Lover. The two-timeline series is centered around Maximo Gallardo Ramos, played by Eugenio Derbez in the present day and Enrique Arrizon in the past (1984), as Maximo lives out his rags-to-riches story.

Screen Rant is happy to debut a clip from Acapulco season 3 episode 4 in advance of the episodes release on May 15. The clip features star Chord Overstreet as Chad,...

Exclusive: Independent Artist Group has signed Eduardo Cisneros, co-creator of Apple TV+’s Eugenio Derbez starrer Acapulco and co-writer of Focus Features’ comedy Half Brothers, for representation.

Cisneros also serves as exec producer and writer of Acapulco, a comedy series now in its third season, which has been a critical success, with an average audience score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, winning the Imagen Award for Best Primetime Comedy, as well as earning nominations at the Critics’ Choice Awards and the Hca Television Awards.

The Mexican-born filmmaker teamed with his Acapulco creative partner and frequent collaborator Jason Shuman to script Half Brothers, which became a Top 10 hit around the world when it was released on Netflix last year.

The duo’s production company Raqmar recently wrapped up a multi-year first look feature deal at Sony. Development projects emerging from that deal include Telenovela, which Cisneros is writing to direct with Montecito producing,...

Apple TV+ has announced its programming for the month of May, which includes the return of two comedies, the premieres of a drama and a sci-fi series, and a documentary. The service also offers feature films, as well as kids and family entertainment.

The Apple TV Plus May 2024 lineup includes Acapulco Season 3, The Big Cigar, Dark Matter, Hollywood Con Queen, and Trying Season 4.

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Tcl, and others, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at the Apple site.

For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.

Apple TV Plus May 2024 Highlights

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Acapulco...

Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the third season of Acapulco, the global hit bilingual comedy series starring and executive produced by Emmy and SAG Award winner Eugenio Derbez.

The first two episodes of Acapulco Season 3 will debut globally on Wednesday, May 1, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 26.

In season three of Acapulco, it’s time to reconcile past mistakes and exciting new beginnings. In the present story, older Máximo (Derbez) finds himself returning to a Las Colinas he no longer recognizes.

In 1985, younger Máximo (Enrique Arrizon) continued his climb up the ladder of success while potentially jeopardizing all the relationships he’d worked so hard to build.

In addition to Derbez and Arrizon, the returning Acapulco ensemble cast includes Fernando Carsa, Damián Alcázar, Camila Perez, Vanessa Bauche, Regina Reynoso, Raphael Alejandro, Jessica Collins, Rafael Cebrián, Regina Orozco and Carlos Corona.

Jaime Camil (Schmigadoon) and Cristo Fernández...

Acapulco dropped its official trailer for Season 3 (above) which reveals younger Máximo (Enrique Arrizon), who in 1985 is working hard to continue his climb up the ladder of success. While in the present day, older Máximo (Eugenio Derbez) finds himself returning to a Las Colinas he no longer recognizes.

Season 3 of the Apple TV+ series premieres with the first two episodes on Wednesday, May 1, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 26.

In addition to Derbez and Arrizon, the cast also includes Fernando Carsa, Damián Alcázar, Camila Perez, Vanessa Bauche, Regina Reynoso, Raphael Alejandro, Jessica Collins, Rafael Cebrián, Regina Orozco, Carlos Corona and Karen Rodriguez. As Deadline exclusively announced, Jaime Camil (Schmigadoon) and Cristo Fernandez (Ted Lasso) will appear as recurring guest stars this season.

Damián Alcázar and Enrique Arrizon

The Lionsgate Television series is inspired by 3Pas Studios and Pantelion Films’ hit How to Be A Latin Lover, and is...

It’s been a minute since we checked in on Máximo, old and young, and Las Colinas. Actually, it’s been like 16 months in the real world, which is why it was a wise choice for the “Acapulco” Season 3 trailer to open with the exposition it did.

Máximo (Eugenio Derbez): “Hugo, do you remember where my rags-to-riches life story left off? It all started with a job as Las Colinas. I told you about my big promotion and Julia and I getting together — but there’s still so much more I haven’t told you.”

Smash Cut To: Season 2’s big cliffhanger moment. Oh that’s right, (old) Máximo has a grownup daughter we didn’t even know about. The trailer doesn’t really get into that storyline, but certainly the season will.

The third season of “Acapulco” premieres its first two episodes on Wednesday, May 1, 2024; new episodes will...

Exclusive: Sony Pictures and Picturestart won an auction and will pay mid-six against high six-figures for Yeti, a Peter Gaffney spec script that will be produced by Jon Silk through his first look deal at Picturestart.

Gaffney last year sold the horror spec Don’t Go Into The Water to Universal. Yeti takes place deep in the mountains, where an avalanche unleashes something primeval from the glacial ice. A father and his daughter battle to survive a merciless predator who blends in with the snow.

Erik Feig and Jessica Switch championed the project for Picturestart and Brittany Morrissey spearheaded deal for Sony. Verve held the auction and reps the writer. It’s the agency’s second material sale to Sony in a week after the 7-figure deal for Cola Wars, the Jason Shuman Ben Queen pitch.

Silk most recently produced The Black Demon and Nightride, latter of which premiered at...