Drew Taylor is a senior film reporter at TheWrap, writing broadly across topics including blockbuster films, production, animation and with a side passion for Hollywood’s theme parks. Before joining the site in 2021, Drew was a film journalist with a keen interest in animation and Disney history. Drew has been covering film, television and theme…Umberto is a senior film reporter at TheWrap, covering film & television development, agencies and talent. He joined TheWrap in 2016. He has been covering the fanboy beat & breaking scoops for 20 years with numerous Hollywood trade, newspaper and magazine mentions to his credit., Comprehensive Film, Television, and Streaming Deal Kicks off in 2026 with Emphasis on Theatrical and Franchise-Building Opportunities LOS ANGELES, CA – August 19, 2025 – The Duffer Brothers, the creative force behind the global phenomenon Stranger Things, are joining Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (“Paramount”) (NASDAQ: PSKY), in a wide-ranging four-year, exclusive deal for feature , The new Paramount owned by Skydance has made it official that Stranger Things architects, the Duffer brothers and their Upside Down Pictures label, are officially coming over to the Melrose Ave .