Recall how my insiders said the Saudis are backing the SnyderVerse return and want a SnyderVerse-level event to rival Marvel.
My insiders have also said the Saudis are backing the purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Now we get confirmation via Puck News about how the Saudis are backing not only Paramount but Rush Hour 4, which reportedly was greenlit at the request of President Trump — who happens to be backing Paramount in their bid for WBD.
And guess what? Trump brought back Brett Ratner to direct Rush Hour 4 whose production company financed the SnyderVerse.
Saudis backing Rush Hour 4
Via Puck News:
“I’m told by a source with knowledge of the situation that some of the film’s breathtaking $100 million production budget will come from Saudi Arabia, which is also backing the Ellisons’ bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.”
The site adds the Saudi financing is coming from producer Tarak Ben Ammar:
After Melania Trump announced her Muse Films production company, I wondered if she might have a role in Ratner’s project. I texted Brett to ask, mentioning what I’d heard about the budget and the Saudi financing arranged through longtime producer Tarak Ben Ammar. This was his answer: “Muse Films is absolutely not involved in Rush Hour 4. What a ridiculous assumption that Muse Films is producing. Tarak is the producer and financier and I am not privy to the details of his conversations. The budget is over 100m. Happy Holidays.”
Why the Saudis?
For fans left scratching their heads why the Saudis would back Zack Snyder, well, they already are, with the UFC Brawler movie. The Saudis love Zack Snyder.
But that’s not all, as it’s known that the big reason the Saudis made the $55 billion – that’s with a B – purchase of Electconic Arts is because Prince Mohammed is a gamer.
So if they really like Zack Snyder and the SnyderVerse, yep, it’s coming back.
Puck News also confirmed what I first told you, that James Gunn’s DC future is in doubt.
