LAS VEGAS (AP) – From the bodacious bodies of “Baywatch” to the literary credentials of August Wilson’s “Fences,” Paramount Pictures has a diverse slate of films on its schedule.
The studio teased some upcoming properties Monday at CinemaCon, kicking off the annual gathering of theater owners and exhibitors, with stars, footage, and some announcements.
Paramount confirmed that Denzel Washington and Viola Davis will reprise their Tony-winning roles in a big screen adaptation of “Fences,” which Washington will direct.
Audiences also saw some comedic, self-referential footage from the “Baywatch” movie starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron, scheduled for release next year. Johnson, Efron, and co-star Alexandra Daddario teased the film in a video message bedecked in the signature red bathing suits.
Stars present at the conference included Megan Fox and Will Arnett who took the stage to hype “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” which comes out on June 3, while Jack Huston was there to tout the Aug. 19, 3D release of the “Ben-Hur” remake.