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Filmmaker James DeMonaco, known for creating "The Purge" franchise, is set to direct Miramax's upcoming thriller "Vigilant," which is described as being set in a world where a pilot program turns crime-fighting into a cash-based game, rewarding citizens for capturing wanted criminals. This development follows a historical context from a 1993 deal that led to "Pulp Fiction" and reshaped Hollywood by highlighting the increasing prominence of the independent film movement, prompting major studios to acquire independent interests. Previously, on June 26, 2026, the Wayans Family’s "Scary Movie" franchise, a parody of the slasher genre, crossed $1 billion at the global box office following its sixth installment. This success built on the original 2000 "Scary Movie" becoming a massive hit, with actress Anna Faris earlier revealing the Wayans brothers’ desire for her to refuse sequels without them, emphasizing the franchise's proven appeal and the Wayans' built-in audience, which saw a recent installment achieve the franchise's best debut at $55 million. Separately, Oscar-winning filmmaker Jane Campion, while presiding over the Taormina Film Festival, revisited her 1993 drama "The Piano" on June 12, 2026, acknowledging disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein's "brilliant" awards campaign for the film, despite also noting he "did some horrific things."
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