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'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported request

Headline from KOB 4, on the newest of 2 developments

After President Donald Trump’s reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner’s “Rush Hour 4,” a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. ‘Rush Hour 4’ in the Works at Paramount at Trump’s Request

    Headline from Variety ·

  2. Newest

    'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported request

    Headline from KOB 4 ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

17 articles, oldest first.

  1. Breitbart News

    Nolte: Trump Wants Paramount to Make ‘Rush Hour 4’ (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Trump is pushing Paramount to restart the "Rush Hour" franchise nearly 20 years after the most recent sequel hit theaters in 2007.

  2. The New Republic

    Trump Begs GOP Billionaire to Bring Back the Movie Rush Hour (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Donald Trump is reportedly pressuring Paramount to revive the franchise.

  3. The Guardian

    Trump wants to revive the Rush Hour franchise. Is he eyeing a return to Hollywood? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The US president has reportedly asked Paramount for a fourth instalment of the cop comedy starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan. Whether he wants an acting credit or has suddenly come over all inclusive remains to be seen

  4. Variety

    ‘Rush Hour 4’ in the Works at Paramount at Trump’s Request (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    "Rush Hour 4" in the works at Paramount after prodding from president Trump.

  5. Forbes

    ‘Rush Hour 4’ In Development Following Trump’s Request For New Installment (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Brett Ratner, who directed all previous “Rush Hour” movies and a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump, is set to direct “Rush Hour 4.”

  6. The Guardian

    Rush Hour 4 in the works at Paramount after reports of Trump intervening (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Brett Ratner, accused of sexual misconduct by several women, will bring his hit franchise back to the big screen

  7. Breitbart News

    Nolte: Trump Wants Paramount, Brett Ratner to Make ‘Rush Hour 4’ (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Trump is pushing Paramount to restart the "Rush Hour" franchise nearly 20 years after the most recent sequel hit theaters in 2007.

  8. KOB 4

    'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported request (opens KOB 4)

    Published

    KOB 4's feed description

    After President Donald Trump’s reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner’s “Rush Hour 4,” a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.

  9. Fox News

    Paramount revives 'Rush Hour' franchise reportedly after Trump's request (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump reportedly lobbied Paramount Pictures to revive "Rush Hour" with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker before Deadline confirmed the project.

  10. Black Enterprise

    Trump Backing Reportedly Pushes Paramount To Make ‘Rush Hour 4’ (opens Black Enterprise)

    Published

    Black Enterprise's feed description

    The comedy movie series "Rush Hour," which has had three sequels, is reportedly in the works for a fourth installment because of Donald Trump.

  11. Breitbart News

    Paramount Announces 'Rush Hour 4' in the Works After Trump Pushed for It (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Paramount has confirmed that "Rush Hour 4" is now in the works after President Donald Trump reportedly urged producers to consider a fourth entry in the blockbuster buddy-cop film series.

  12. Fortune

    Paramount in closing talks to distribute Trump-favorite franchise 'Rush Hour 4,' source says (opens Fortune)

    Published

    Fortune's feed description

    Hollywood had eschewed the project after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against director Brett Ratner.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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