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‘Paranormal Activity 4′ Lands An Official Release Date [Updated]

Paramount has officially locked down a date in October 2012 for the release of a fourth installment in the ‘Paranormal Activity’ franchise.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jan 5, 201214 Comments
‘Star Trek 2′ Release Date; ‘Transformers 4′ & ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ Update

J.J. Abrams’ ‘Star Trek 2′ has officially been pushed back to 2013. Meanwhile, ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ and ‘Transformers 4′ are definitely on the way.

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 14, 201117 Comments
Weekend Box Office Wrap Up: November 6th, 2011

Here’s our box office report for the weekend of November 4th, 2011 featuring the performances of debut films ‘Tower Heist’ and ‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’ – as well as updates on the rest of the box office top ten.

by Niall Browne | Nov 6, 20115 Comments
‘Paranormal Activity’ Producer Working On New Horror Flick

Filming has commenced on a currently-untitled horror movie that is being written and produced by Oren Peli (the ‘Paranormal Activity’ franchise). Read on for additional details about the project.

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 1, 20111 Comment
Paranormal Activity 3 Ending Explained

Confused about the ending of the third ‘Paranormal Activity’ film? Here’s an explanation – and how the three films interconnect.

by Kofi Outlaw | Oct 28, 2011509 Comments
‘Paranormal Activity 3′ Discussion: Worst Theater Audiences Ever?

For our Screen Rant editors, ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ brought out some of the worst theater audiences in recent memory. Did you too have a bad time seeing this film in theaters?

by Kofi Outlaw | Oct 24, 201182 Comments
‘Paranormal Activity 3′ SCREAM Awards Clip: Bathroom Games Gone Wrong

In a ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ clip from the Spike TV SCREAM Awards, we watch a little girl conjure up a raging monster in the bathroom.

by Kofi Outlaw | Oct 19, 20116 Comments
Early ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ Reviews Emerge Online

Some early reviews of ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ are now online – is the third chapter a worthy followup to its predecessors? See what critics are saying.

by Kofi Outlaw | Sep 29, 20119 Comments
‘Paranormal Activity 3′ Trailer Promises More Demonic Scares

The full trailer for ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ shows that the demon will be meaner and quicker about his terror in this prequel chapter.

by Kofi Outlaw | Sep 28, 201116 Comments
‘Paranormal Activity 3′ Clips: Lot of Static, Creepy VHS Footage

Three newly-released viral clips from the supernatural horror threequel/prequel ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ are bound to send shivers down your spine.

by Sandy Schaefer | Sep 27, 201123 Comments
‘Paranormal Activity 3′ Trailer Is a Demonic Prequel Tease

The ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ teaser trailer reveals that the film takes place before the events of the first two movies. Is that a good approach?

by Sandy Schaefer | Jul 21, 201138 Comments
Ethan Hawke Joins ‘Exorcism of Emily Rose’ Director for New Horror Film

Ethan Hawke is now starring in an untitled horror-thriller from director Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) and the producer of ‘Insidious’ and ‘Paranormal Activity’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jul 15, 20111 Comment
‘Catfish’ Duo Set to Direct ‘Paranormal Activity 3′

Paramount has hired Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the directing duo behind the controversial documentary ‘Catfish’, to helm ‘Paranormal Activity 3′.

by Chris Schrader | May 4, 201116 Comments
Paranormal Activity 3 Confirmed With Release Date

‘Paranormal Activity 3′ gets confirmed with a release date but what will the third installment be about and can it work again in the found-footage format?

by Rob Keyes | Nov 17, 201072 Comments
‘Paranormal Activity 3′: Will A Found-Footage Format Still Work?

After the events of ‘Paranormal Activity 2′ we’re left wondering where the franchise will go in ‘Paranormal Activity 3′. Can the found-footage format still work? Or will the filmmakers need a new idea?

by Kofi Outlaw | Oct 29, 2010204 Comments
New ‘Paranormal Activity 2′ Clip & Free ‘Paranormal Activity’ Download

If you were a fan of ‘Paranormal Activity’ you can snag a free download of the movie when you buy tickets for ‘Paranormal Activity 2′. We have a new clip from the sequel that will surely pique your interest.

by Ross Miller | Oct 19, 20108 Comments
2010 Scream Award Nominations

The nominations have been announced for the 2010 Scream Awards which celebrates the more fan-friendly type of movies and TV shows than the Oscars and the Emmys.

by Ross Miller | Sep 1, 201029 Comments
Screen Rant’s Best Shared Movie Moments

Inception’s final scene had theater-goers groaning in unison. Here are some of our favorite and most memorable movie theater experiences shared by audiences.

by Mike Eisenberg | Aug 6, 2010222 Comments
Is Katie Coming Back For Paranormal Activity 2?

Paranormal Activity star Katie Featherston talks whether she’ll reprise her role for Paranormal Activity 2, which is set for October release.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 27, 201025 Comments
Paranormal Activity 2 Snags A Director

Director Tod ‘Kip’ Williams (The Door in the Floor) will be the man to direct ‘Paranormal Activity 2′, quietly putting to rest all rumor and speculation on the subject

by Kofi Outlaw | Mar 26, 20101 Comment
Paranormal Activity 2 Snags Producer & Start Date

Paranormal Activity 2 now has super-producer Akiva Goldsman (I am Legend, Fringe) attached, and will reportedly start shooting in May for an October 2010 release

by Kofi Outlaw | Mar 17, 20102 Comments
Paramount Introducing Micro-Budget Branch, Insurge Pictures

Paramount Studios looks to expand the success of ‘Paranormal Activity’ with a new division geared for films just like it.

by Mike Eisenberg | Mar 14, 201013 Comments
Who Will Direct Paranormal Activity 2?

There is a shortlist of directors who may end up helming Paranormal Activity 2, the sequel to the hugely successful indie horror. And one of them is VERY surprising.

by Ross Miller | Feb 25, 20107 Comments
Saw Franchise Steals Back Paranormal Activity 2 Director [Updated]

Update: Although there’s been no announcement from any of the studios involved, Kevin Greutert has commented on the situation on his site – “I’m in …

by Ross Miller | Jan 26, 20102 Comments
Saw VI Director To Helm Paranormal Activity 2

If you’ve been active around here in the last six months, you’ll probably remember the huge buzz and eventual success of what is now the …

by Ross Miller | Jan 19, 20107 Comments
Hollywood’s 10 Biggest Social Media Success Stories of 2009

The following post was contributed by guest writer by Jeffrey Appelbaum. Jeff is a managing director at Buzzpoint, a social media firm in Los Angeles …

by Kofi Outlaw | Jan 5, 20105 Comments
Enter To Win In TWO Paranormal Activity Contests

That’s right – not one but two contests. This is actually a double Paranormal Activity contest, so you have two chances to win instead of …

by Vic Holtreman | Dec 28, 200911 Comments
Para(mount’s Ab)normal Activity: $1MM Yearly for Microbudget Films

The undeniable financial success of Paranormal Activity got the folks over at Paramount thinking. By undeniable financial success, I mean a little more than $107MM …

by Scott Miller | Dec 14, 20096 Comments
Paranormal Activity Gets a Digital Comic Book [Updated]

[This Article Contains Paranormal Activity SPOILERS]
Man, I can’t wait to see the heads of those of you who HATED Paranormal Activity (about 50% of the …

by Kofi Outlaw | Dec 10, 20099 Comments
2009 A ‘Milestone Year’ For Movie Profits

I groaned out loud back in August when I found out about the record-breaking summer 2009 box office profits. Now we’re hearing new projections stating …

by Kofi Outlaw | Dec 4, 200926 Comments
Paranormal Activity Coming To DVD & Blu-ray Dec. 29th

It’s barely been a few months since all the hype for Oren Peli’s super-low budget, Paranormal Activity, a film which has been described as “the …

by Ross Miller | Nov 24, 200910 Comments
Box Office Bankers: ‘Paranormal Activity’ & ‘This Is It’

The reports obviously keep on coming in about the continuing box office success of two popular movies, the super-low-budget Paranormal Activity and Michael Jackson’s This …

by Ross Miller | Nov 13, 200910 Comments
Add Your Name to the ‘Paranormal Activity’ DVD Credits

Paramount asked the public to demand that Paranormal Acitivity be played in their hometowns and the public did just that by not only pushing the …

by Anthony Ocasio | Nov 6, 200910 Comments
Paranormal Activity 2 On The Way?

Oh Hollywood, you would make me laugh if you didn’t make me want to cry.
A couple of days ago we wrote about an upcoming British …

by Kofi Outlaw | Nov 4, 200934 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: November 1st, 2009

This week:
The box office says This Is It; The Tourist finally gets its bags packed; Billy Bob Thornton and Dwayne Johnson go Faster; Ricky Gervais …

by Niall Browne | Nov 1, 20098 Comments
Paranormal Activity: The Original Ending

[WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS FOLLOW!!!!!]
We recently did a post about the alternate endings to Paranormal Activity, which, apparently, there are a few of. In that post, …

by Kofi Outlaw | Oct 28, 200919 Comments
Paranormal Activity…The British Version?

Wow, this Paranormal Activity mania is really getting wild; now that Oren Peli’s low-budget ghost flick has made $61 million for Paramount, every studio and …

by Kofi Outlaw | Oct 27, 20097 Comments
Will ‘The Fourth Kind’ Be The Next Paranormal Activity? [Updated]

Update: We’ve added a featurette for The Fourth Kind
With Halloween arriving this week, moviegoers are going to be on the hunt for that perfect spooky …

by Kofi Outlaw | Oct 26, 200928 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: October 26, 2009

This week:
Over the weekend the box office Saw some Paranormal Activity; Carl Ellsworth was hired by Paramount but he wants C.O.D (Cash On Delivery); True …

by Niall Browne | Oct 26, 200911 Comments
Paranormal Activity: Alternate Endings & Recut Scenes

Didn’t like the ending of Paranormal Activity? Find out what other endings were actually shot for the film!

by Kofi Outlaw | Oct 21, 2009133 Comments
Paranormal Activity Theatrical Trailer

A new theatrical trailer has been released for Oren Peli’s super low-budget supernatural horror, Paranormal Activity, which has already become somewhat of a phenomenon in …

by Ross Miller | Oct 17, 200937 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: October 11, 2009

This week:
Vince Vaughn Retreats to the top of the box office; another comic book adaptation makes it way up the Gravel road to the big …

by Niall Browne | Oct 11, 200914 Comments
Paranormal Activity Producers Developing ‘The Jealous One’

It looks like that little mega low-budget supernatural horror flick, Paranormal Activity, is working out very well for those involved. On top of director/writer/editor/producer Oren …

by Ross Miller | Oct 8, 2009No Comments
Paranormal Activity Director Headed for ‘Area 51′

As Paranormal Activity continues to spread to theaters across the nation, the film’s director, Oren Peli, has been keeping his hand-held camera focused on another …

by Kofi Outlaw | Oct 6, 200922 Comments
Paranormal Activity Adds More Showtimes and Theaters

Paramount’s small-scale, VERY low budget supernatural horror film, Paranormal Activity, has been playing in various different cities for a few weeks now. At first the …

by Ross Miller | Oct 5, 20098 Comments
Paranormal Activity Gets Expanded Release

A couple of weeks ago we posted the trailer for the new supernatural, super low-budget horror film called Paranormal Activity, which has been generating a …

by Ross Miller | Sep 29, 20097 Comments
Fantastic Fest: Day One – Nazi Undead, Broncos, & House Demons

Fantastic Fest: Day One is now officially under the belt, as are a large amount of bizarre culinary treats, including the aformentioned root beer cookies. …

by Kevin Kelly | Sep 25, 20092 Comments
Paranormal Activity Review

‘Scariest Movie Ever’ is a tall order to fill, but Paranormal Activity is definitely a serious fright flick that will continue to creep you out long after the movie ends.

by Kofi Outlaw | Sep 25, 2009624 Comments
Poster Friday: Toy Story 3, Saw VI, A Christmas Carol & Many More!

Happy Friday everyone! Today we’ve again gathered the latest posters to come out for this week’s poster round-up.
Screen Rant’s wall this week now includes one-sheets …

by Rob Keyes | Sep 18, 200911 Comments
Paranormal Activity Trailer & Poster (Do Not Watch Alone)

We recently learned the surprising and refreshing news that a studio was choosing NOT to remake a movie, said movie being the shaky-cam-style horror, Paranormal …

by Ross Miller | Sep 16, 200934 Comments
Paramount Chooses NOT to Remake ‘Paranormal Activity’

No need to double-check, you read that headline right.
The folks over at Dreamworks (a division of Paramount) have reminded us of a time when being …

by Scott Miller | Sep 10, 200917 Comments

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