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Warner Bros. Vet Kevin McCormick to Step Down as Production EVP

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Longtime Warner Bros production EVP Kevin McCormick is departing the studio, the company announced on Tuesday in a memo to staffers.

The “Saturday Night Fever” producer will segway into producing deal on the lot that encompasses both movies and stage productions.

Read McCormick’s note to staffers below:

Dear Friends,

As most of you know, I began my professional life as a movie producer, which I loved doing. I have also had the great opportunity to spend half my career as an executive.

Best of all, most of that time has been spent at WB.

Starting in June, I’m happy to report, I will still be working on movies—and theatrical ventures—but, once again, as a producer…here at WB.

I’m genuinely eager to return to my original profession, with only one serious reservation: I will truly miss all of you as colleagues I deeply admire. I’m glad to know that the many friendships I cherish here will long endure.

It’s been an honor and a pleasure to work with every one of you—to be part of not only the most dynamic creative team in Hollywood but also the most collaborative. It’s as rare as it is inspirational to watch everybody come together to produce the films—and the results—that you do.

Thank you for the countless pleasures of working with you.

No need to say goodbye because I’ll see you around campus.

///Kevin McCormick

Warner Bros Motion Picture co-chairs Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca, along production presidents Jesse Ehrman and Mike Ireland also sent the following email:

Team Warner Bros.,

On behalf of everyone at Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, we want to express our deep appreciation for Kevin and the extraordinary impact he has had on the studio over the course of his tenure. His insight, steady leadership, and the sage counsel he has offered to countless filmmakers have shaped not only individual projects, but the broader creative culture of our team. Kevin’s ability to champion talent, nurture stories, and guide productions with both expertise and heart has left an indelible mark on our organization.

As Kevin returns to producing, he will be building on his extensive experience in both feature films and theatrical stage works. He will now focus on developing and producing feature films for Warner Bros., including The Bodyguard, bringing his deep creative instincts and trusted relationships to these upcoming projects.

In addition, he will continue to work with Mark Kaufman on Warner Bros.’ stage productions, with Beetlejuice The Musical playing on Broadway, touring nationally, and captivating audiences across Japan, Korea, Australia, and soon London. He will also help guide the development of theatrical adaptations of Crazy Rich Asians, A Star Is Born, and Elvis, further extending the Warner Bros. brand through internationally resonant stage productions rooted in beloved studio storytelling.

We are truly grateful for Kevin’s continued partnership and ongoing commitment to the studio. His body of work speaks for itself, but the generosity, integrity, and passion he brings to every collaboration are what make him such a valued member of our community. We know you join us in celebrating Kevin’s remarkable achievements and in supporting him as he embarks on his new creative ventures with Warner Bros.

Pam, Mike, Jesse & Mike

McCormick served as President of Production in the film group from 2008-2010, before mounting his Langley Park label. Under his banner, McCormick produced Russell Brand’s rebooted “Arthur,” Zac Efron’s “The Lucky One” and the period ensemble “Gangster Squad.”

Before his promotion to president, McCormick served as an EVP supervising films like “Blood Diamond” and “No Reservations,” as well as Tim Burton’s “Sweeney Todd” and David Fincher’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” both of which Warner Bros. Pictures co-produced with DreamWorks.

McCormick spent time as an EVP at Fox 2000 from 1995 to 1999. He began his career at the Robert Stigwood Organization in London, working on films like “Tommy,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Grease” and “Saturday Night Fever,” the last of which he executive produced.

Deadline first reported the news.

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Hunter Biden Calls Trump the ‘Singular Existential Threat’ to Planet Earth

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Hunter Biden doesn’t have plans of running for office himself, but he still has some strong opinions when it comes to the presidency. In fact, President Joe Biden’s son just called President Donald Trump “the singular existential threat” to planet Earth.

During his wide-ranging interview with BBC Newsnight’s Paddy O’Connell on Friday, the 56-year-old artist opened up about receiving a pardon from his father during his last weeks in office back in December 2024 — and how Trump’s behavior may have impacted the decision.

“I am the most privileged person, as it relates to that, that there could possibly be. I was one of one, and I am eternally grateful for it,” Hunter shared. “I am eternally grateful for it because I think that Donald Trump has proven to be exactly who my dad thought he was going to be, as it relates to the revenge and retribution that he would seek on his political enemies.”

“Was it good for our Constitution? Was it good for the American people? Was it good for my dad’s legacy? No, on all counts,” he further admitted.

President Biden pardoned his son just weeks ahead of his sentencing on tax evasion and federal gun charges. At the time, Trump called the act “an abuse and miscarriage of justice.” A year and half later, Hunter remains equally unimpressed by his father’s successor (who was also, notably, his predecessor).

“I’m not going to stop talking about Donald Trump,” he concluded. “Donald Trump is the singular existential threat to this globe. Donald Trump is, literally, a greater threat than we have faced in any of our lifetimes.”

Elsewhere in his interview, Hunter fought tears while sharing a painful update on his father’s prostate cancer metastasizing to his bones: “My dad is, to this day, remains the center of our family. Not just because of who he is as the the public person, but completely because of who he is to each one of us. It’s really, really hard and it’s really sad to watch.”

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‘One Night Only’ Director Understands “Sex Purge” Comparisons

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While One Night Only is intended as a romantic-comedy, there are some obvious dystopian undertones that audiences can’t ignore.

Director Will Gluck recently addressed online comparisons between the Purge franchise and his new Universal rom-com, which is now in theaters, about two New Yorkers (Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner) who meet on the one night a year premarital sex is legal.

“I am very aware of the online discourse about this world and this movie being the ‘sex Purge,’ and rightfully so,” he told SlashFilm. “But I don’t want this movie to be about that. And I know I get some blowback going, ‘How could you make a movie about this not being about that?’ Because I love exploring characters and situations.

Gluck added, “Whenever us humans get put in situations, no matter how or why the situation happens, we still have to be humans and get through the day. And that’s what interests me. So we didn’t want it to overwhelm. We wanted to explain it. We didn’t want to take a side. We wanted to show both sides, but we wanted it to be about these two people going through this crazy night.”

With five movies and a TV series expanding on the universe since The Purge premiered in 2013, the Blumhouse franchise is set in an alternate reality where all crime, including murder, is legal one night a year for 12 hours.

Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro in a scene from the movie One Night Only
Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro in ‘One Night Only’

In a similarly dystopian fascist universe, albeit with a much lighter mood, One Night Only follows recently dumped pizzeria owner Owen (Turner) and singer Allie (Barbaro) meet on the one night of the year premarital sex is legal under the United States’ “chastity mandate.”

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Perez Hilton in Serious but Stable Condition After Self-Harm Livestream

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Perez Hilton’s condition remains “serious but stable” as of Saturday afternoon, four days after he was hospitalized following an apparent incident of self-harm that was livestreamed on TikTok.

“There are many false and inaccurate reports circulating in the media regarding Perez and the circumstances surrounding this situation,” his team shared in a weekend update. “We want to confirm that Perez remains hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act. His communication has been extremely limited and confined to immediate family, medical providers and others directly involved in his care.”

“He has not communicated with the media or issued any public statements. The only statements regarding Perez that should be considered credible and authorized are those published directly on PerezHilton.com,” they continued. “Perez’s condition remains serious but stable. He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days. His treatment and recovery will be a long process. We are grateful that Perez was able to spend time with his mother and sister yesterday. As our family remains focused on Perez’s treatment and recovery, we also need the space and privacy to care for everyone affected by this situation.”

On Thursday, Hilton’s loved ones revealed that his three children were removed from their Miami home on Tuesday “just minutes” before he began seemingly cutting himself with a knife on TikTok Live. The celebrity gossip blogger has since been able to communicate with his family, and they continue to ask for privacy.

“There is absolutely no reason for members of the media or the public to remain outside the family’s home. We again respectfully ask members of the media to leave the home and surrounding area, stop following family members and cease photographing Perez’s children. We also ask photo agencies not to purchase, publish or distribute any photographs of the children that may have been taken,” their new statement added. “For more than a decade, PerezHilton.com has maintained a ‘no kids policy,’ meaning the site does not publish photographs of children unless they are attending a public event or their family has chosen to make those photographs public on social media.”

“Perez’s children remain safe and are being cared for by immediate family,” they concluded. “Please allow them and the rest of the family the peace and privacy they desperately need during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you for your continued support, compassion and understanding.”

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

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