What ​Happened?

A fourth installment of the Rush Hour film franchise has been greenlit for production,as‍ reported by PEOPLE. the revival is reportedly due to lobbying efforts by former President​ Donald trump on behalf of director Brett Ratner and Paramount Pictures.

entertainment journalist Matthew Belloni, former editorial ​director for​ The Hollywood Reporter, revealed the news via a post on X ​(formerly Twitter) on November 25, 2023. He stated that Paramount will release ‌ Rush Hour⁢ 4 following Trump’s intervention, involving a meeting with Paramount‌ Skydance shareholder Larry Ellison. Producer Tarak Ben ‍Ammar is currently securing financing for the project.

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Why‌ It ‌Matters: Trump’s Influence and the Film Industry

This⁤ situation highlights the unusual intersection of politics ‍and hollywood.⁣ ⁣ Trump’s ​direct involvement in securing a⁤ distribution deal for Rush Hour 4 ⁢raises questions about the influence of political figures on entertainment projects. Belloni’s commentary suggests a potentially concerning dynamic, labeling it as “the dumbest possible state-controlled media.”

The revival of a long-dormant franchise like Rush Hour ⁤ also⁤ speaks to the ongoing demand for familiar content in the film industry, and the ‍willingness of​ studios to revisit established properties, even with controversial figures involved in their production.

Key Players

• Donald ‌Trump: ⁤ Former President of the United States,reportedly lobbied on behalf of Brett Ratner and Paramount.
• Brett‌ Ratner: Director of the ⁣first three ​ Rush Hour ‌ films.
• Matthew Belloni: Entertainment journalist and former editorial director of The Hollywood Reporter, first reported the news.
• Larry Ellison: Paramount Skydance shareholder, met with ‌Donald Trump.
• Tarak Ben ‍Ammar: Producer securing financing for Rush Hour 4.
• Paramount Pictures: The studio releasing Rush Hour 4.

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