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Eternals director Chloe Zhao tapped to helm sci-fi/western Dracula movie February 4, 2021 by: Golden Globe-nominated filmmaker Chloé Zhao has staked a claim on developing Universal Pictures next big monster movie project, revolving around the one and only Dracula. Zhao will write, direct and produce through her production company, Highwayman. For what is assuredly a bold spin on the iconic vampire, Zhaos version is said to be an original, futuristic, sci-fi Western. "Chloé’s singular le...

Universal’s attempt to revive their classic monsters continues with a new take on  Dracula, but this doesn’t sound like any other  Dracula movie we’ve seen before. The studio has hired Chloe Zhao, director of  Nomadland and the upcoming Marvel movie  Eternals, to adapt the classic tale of the bloodsucking count. Zhao’s approach will be a futuristic, sci-fi Western take on the material. Yes, really. I’m pretty sure none of us ever expected to see a sci-fi Western  Dracula, but h...

Chloe Zhao to Direct ‘Dracula’ as Futuristic Sci-Fi Western at Universal “Nomadland” director will also write and produceBrian Welk | February 4, 2021 @ 10:44 AM Last Updated: February 4, 2021 @ 11:00 AM Photo: Getty Images “Nomadland” director Chloé Zhao, fresh off a Golden Globe nomination, has been set to write, produce and direct a new take on “Dracula” for Universal based on their iconic monster movie character. However, Zhao’s “Dracula” is described as...

Universal & Chloé Zhao Teaming for Sci-Fi Western Dracula Reimagining Universal & Chloé Zhao teaming for sci-fi western Dracula reimagining While already developing a more faithful adaptation of Bram Stoker’s iconic novel and character, Universal Pictures is eyeing another  Dracula project as they are partnering up with Chloé Zhao ( Nomadland) for a sci-fi Western reimagining of the classic vampire, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “ Chloé’s singular lens shines a light on stori...

ETERNALS & NOMADLAND Director Chloe Zhao Developing Sci-Fi/Western DRACULA Movie Hot on the heels of a Golden Globe-nomination, Chloe Zhao ( Eternals; Nomadland) has found her next project, which looks to be a original, futuristic, sci-fi Western take on the legendary Dracula. Eternals; Nomadland) to develop a brand new movie based on the most iconic monster in their lineup:  Dracula. While plot details are being kept tightly secured somewhere in the Carpathian Mountains, the fil...

Dracula Is Getting Weird: A Futuristic Sci-Fi Western Is In The Works A new version of the iconic franchise is in development from Nomadlands Chloe Zhao. Heres some strange and unexpected news: Universal is moving forward with a new interpretation of Dracula in a futuristic sci-fi Western movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Universal has hired Nomadlands Chloe Zhao to write, direct, and produce a new Dracula movie with a unique twist. THR said the story will be an "original, futuristic,...

Nomadland filmmaker Chloé Zhao has found a new project into which she can sink her teeth. Zhao has teamed up with Universal Pictures to join the studio’s classic film monster repertoire, developing a feature project based on the most famous vampire of all, Dracula. Heat Vision Zhao will write, direct and produce through her production company, Highwayman. This new Dracula project, however, will be a far cry from the more traditional or...

Grammy-Winning Director Melina Matsoukas Joins Ghetto Film Schools Board of Directors (EXCLUSIVE) Angelique Jackson, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail “Queen & Slim” filmmaker and “Insecure” executive producer and director Melina Matsoukas is paying it forward, bringing her extensive filmmaking expertise to the youth and joining Ghetto Film School’s Board of Directors. “In my career I’ve had two guiding ambitions, one is to tell the stories of underrepresented people in ways that ...

Dan Lin’s Rideback Production Banner Signs First-Look Deal With Universal Pictures Lin’s credits include “The Lego Movie” and “It”Beatrice Verhoeven | January 27, 2021 @ 2:00 PM Dan Lin/Jonathan Ehrlich Dan Lin and his Rideback production banner have signed a first-look agreement with Universal Pictures, Universal president Peter Cramer announced on Wednesday. Lin has produced films that have grossed over $5 billion worldwide, including “The Lego Movie” franchise, Stephen K...

Rideback is already working on a slate of movies centered on the Lego brand. Universal Pictures has signed a first-look production deal with Dan Lin and Rideback, the production company behind the billion dollar-grossing live-action remake of Aladdin and Oscar-nominated drama The Two Popes. Details of the deal were not disclosed but it is understood that Lin, who runs Rideback’s movie arm with film president Jonathan Eirich, will bring to the table his ability to produce across various genr...