‘The Batman Part II’ production pauses as director Matt Reeves steps away for family matter
Director Matt Reeves attends ‘The Batman’ special screening at BFI IMAX Waterloo on Feb. 23, 2022, in London, England. (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)
It may be a little while longer before Battinson is back on the big screen.
The Batman Part II has paused production. ABC Audio has learned this is due to director Matt Reeves temporarily stepping away from the production for personal reasons. DC Studios shared a statement with more information as to why.
“Production on The Batman Part II has been temporarily paused while Matt Reeves focuses on a family matter,” the statement reads. “Matt has the full support of DC Studios and we look forward to continuing the journey soon.”
The Batman Part II is currently set to open in theaters on Feb. 18, 2028. It has been delayed multiple times. The film was first scheduled to open on Oct. 2, 2026, before it was delayed to Oct. 1, 2027. There is no word on if this pause in production will cause another change in release date.
Robert Pattinson once again stars as the caped crusader in this sequel to The Batman, which was released in 2022.
The cast of The Batman Part II also includes franchise newcomers and A-listers Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan, whose roles have yet to be announced. Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Koch also star in the movie.
Clive Davis attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jon Platt at The Beverly Hilton on Feb. 3, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Clive Davis, the record executive known as “the man with the golden ears,” has died of age-related illness, according to his family. He was 94.
Davis either discovered, signed or guided the careers of artists including Bruce Springsteen, Chicago, Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys, Patti Smith and Whitney Houston.
A statement from Davis’ family read, “To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives. He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations.”
“To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love. No matter how extraordinary his professional accomplishments, he never lost sight of what mattered most: the people he loved.”
A lawyer by trade, New York City-born Davisjoined Columbia Records as assistant counsel in 1960. He was made president of the label by 1967 and helped to bring it into the rock era, signing acts such as Joplin’s band Big Brother and the Holding Company; Santana; Blood, Sweat & Tears; and Pink Floyd.
After being fired from Columbia in 1973, he started his own labels, Arista Records and J Records, and worked for BMG and Sony Music Entertainment. Over that time, he helped revive the careers of Dionne Warwick, Santana, the Grateful Dead, Rod Stewart and Aretha Franklin; gave Barry Manilow his first #1 with “Mandy”; identified Whitney Houston as a future star and signed her at age 19; and released Alicia Keys’ 2001 Grammy-winning debut album, Songs in A Minor.
Other acts Davis worked with over the years included Barbra Streisand, Sarah McLachlan, Carly Simon, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny G, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Kinks, Annie Lennox, Toni Braxton, Luther Vandross, Maroon 5 and Usher.
Davis also worked closely with American Idol in the show’s early years, heading the label that released the music of winners and finalists such as Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Hudson, Ruben Studdard and Jordin Sparks.
Davis’ annual star-studded pre-Grammy parties became legendary and often served as a launching pad for the artist he was focusing on at the time. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 as a non-performer.
His 2013 autobiography, The Soundtrack of My Life, was a New York Times bestseller. The 2017 documentary Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives, is currently available on Netflix.
Davis, who at age 80 revealed that he was bisexual, is survived by three sons, a daughter, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, as well as his partner. His two marriages ended in divorce.
Selena Gomez at the premiere of ‘Hotel Transylvania’ at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival held at The Princess Whales Theatre on Sept. 8, 2012, in Toronto, Canada. (Eric Charbonneau/WireImage via Getty Images)
A new Hotel Transylvania film is headed to theaters.
Sony Pictures Animation and Amazon MGM Studios are set to release the fifth film in the animated franchise, The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania, in theaters on Oct. 8, 2027.
“Drac has happily settled into retirement while Mavis takes the reins of the legendary monster hotel. But when a series of spooky and unexplained happenings sends chills through the resort, the Drac Pack embarks on its most spellbinding adventure yet: uncovering the mystery behind The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania,” according to the new film’s official description.
Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins are set to direct the film while Lawrence Jonas will produce it. Additionally, Genndy Tartakovsky and Michelle Murdocca are set to executive produce.
“From the beginning, Hotel Transylvania has invited audiences into a world where monsters feel like family,” Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville, the presidents of Sony Pictures Animation, said. “These films have been a cornerstone of Sony Animation’s storytelling identity, blending a unique visual style with heartfelt, character-driven comedy. With this next installment, we’re honoring that legacy of heart and humor while delivering the unexpected surprises audiences love.”
Courtenay Valenti, the head of film at Amazon MGM Studios, said Hotel Transylvania is “one of those rare franchises that has become a beloved tradition for families around the world.”
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Sony Pictures Animation to bring the Drac Pack back to the big screen and continue this legacy of inventive, character-driven storytelling that audiences have embraced for over a decade,” Valenti continued.
Hotel Transylvania premiered to theaters in 2012. It featured the voices of Selena Gomez, Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg and spawned three previous sequels, two of which debuted in theaters. The fourth installment, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, premiered to Prime Video in 2022.
In this April 18, 2014, file photo, Stella Parton and Dolly Parton attend Stella Parton’s Red Tent Women’s Conference 2014 at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown in Nashville, Tenn. (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images, FILE)
Dolly Parton’s sister Stella Parton is remembering the late singer’s generosity — including a decision she made near the end of her life in hopes of helping others.
In a moving tribute shared on Facebook, Stella Parton revealed that the 9 to 5 singer, who died at 80 this week after a brief battle with cancer, told her that even if there was no hope for her, she would allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope that the treatment could help others in the future.
“My sister was one of the most generous, thoughtful and kind people I’ve ever known,” she wrote, adding that she was always thinking of others “and if you want to honor her legacy, show more kindness, lift others up and give more of your time and resources as she continued to do to the very end.”
Stella Parton also reflected on the close relationship she shared with her big sister, including their weekly tradition of waking up early and having coffee together over the phone.
“Being little farm girls we’ve continued to be early risers,” she wrote. “As she liked to say; ‘shoot Tedda we get more work done before the sun comes up than most folks do all day long!’ We would catch up on gossip, as sisters do, and drink coffee and make plans as it has always been our way.”
Stella Parton also shared how her sister’s outlook shaped their conversations, recalling how her sister would laugh off her complaints about other people.
“Dolly loved the world and everyone in it,” she wrote. “I would criticize and complain about it and she would laugh and say; ‘shoot Tedda, we’ve got more important things to do than worry about their silly a****.'”
She added, “She was right and proved it everyday.”
Stella Parton thanked everyone who has shown love and respect to her sister and their family following her sister’s death.
“My Tuesday morning coffee time will never be the same, but her love, respect and goodness will remain,” she added.
She also ended her message with a call for others to carry on her sister’s example, writing, “She left the world a better place by being in it, so let’s follow her example. Love and respect to all of you.”
Stella Parton was one of Dolly Parton’s 11 siblings.
According to People, the late singer’s siblings also include Willadeene, David, Coy, Robert Jr., Cassie, Larry, Floyd, twins Freidda and Rachel, and Randy, a singer-songwriter, who died from cancer in 2021. Her brother Coy also died in July 2026 at the age of 82, according to an obituary from Atchley Funeral Home.
“It was crowded!” Dolly Parton told The Guardian in 2016. “With that many brothers and sisters there was plenty of teasing and fighting, but we were all in it together.”
Following her death, many around the world have mourned her. Across Hollywood, Nashville and beyond, many have shared memories with her and why she meant so much to them.
