‘Kraven’ cost $130 million to produce — higher than Sony’s other comic book movies. The trailer has also been largely mocked online. Suffice to say, things have been looking rather dire for this one.
Read moreGood/Great Movies That Don't Deserve Their “Rotten" Scores
I went down a little rabbit hole this afternoon and searched for good/great films with “rotten” scores. Obviously, this is all subjective, and I didn’t find every single one of them. There are probably hundreds of examples.
Read moreGreta Gerwig's ‘Narnia' Starts Production in August — 7 Months of Shooting!
Ben Stiller Says He ‘F*cked Up' With ‘Zoolander 2'
“Zoolander 2” was met with atrocious reviews and bombed hard at the box-office — only racking up $28 million domestically. It’s been nearly forgotten, and Stiller would like it to remain that way.
Read moreJessica Lange Says Today's Best Films Are Not American: ‘We’re Living in a Corporate’ Hollywood
The iconic actress, who just turned 75, is calling out modern Hollywood films for not valuing the “creative process.” She goes on to say that nowadays there is more artistic daring in international cinema.
Read more‘Apartment 7A’: Paramount’s Prequel to ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Set for Streaming Release
Paramount’s “Apartment 7A,” a “Rosemary’s Baby” prequel about the woman who died outside the apartment when Rosemary moved in, is going straight to Paramount+ on Halloween.
Read more‘Challengers' Makes $1.9M in Thursday Previews
Aaron Sorkin's Writing Film About January 6 — Described as Quasi-Sequel to 'The Social Network'
Frank Darabont Un-Retires, Directs Two ‘Stranger Things' Episodes
In case you’re unfamiliar with Darabont, he’s only directed four films in his career, including “The Shawshank Redemption,” “The Green Mile,” and “The Mist.” He hasn’t helmed a feature since 2007.
Read more‘The Fall Guy' Tracking at $35 Million Opening, Cost $125 Million to Produce
THR caught me off guard with this projection. They’re saying David Leitch’s “The Fall Guy,” being released 8 days from now, is currently tracking for a $35 million opening.
Read moreRUMOR: Cruise/Johansson Team-Up for R-Rated Eastwood Remake? [Update]
Director Christopher McQuarrie has mentioned, a few times, that he and Tom Cruise were going to team-up in the near future for a “gnarly” R-rated movie.
Read moreJean-Luc Godard's ‘Scénarios' to Premiere at Cannes — Shot the Day Before His Death
This afternoon, Cannes confirmed the presence of Jean-Luc Godard’s “Scénarios” in its 2024 lineup, but I had absolutely no idea that the film was shot the day before his assisted-suicide death in Switzerland.
Read more‘The Curse’: Emma Stone & Nathan Fielder Hint Season 2
Paramount+/Showtime’s wildly audacious “The Curse” had to be seen to be believed. It was no doubt an uncomfortable watch, but also one of the most daringly bold, absurdist and rule breaking shows.
Read moreHollywood Reportedly Hiring Directors Based on Their Rotten Tomatoes Score
A rep, who spoke to THR under anonymity, added that RT scores of a director’s past movies are the first and primary thing producers look at when directors are pitched to them.
Read more‘Invisible Man' Sequel in the Works
Back February 2020, right before theaters were shut down due to COVID, Leigh Whannell’s “The Invisible Man,” starring Elisabeth Moss, was released in theaters to much acclaim and commercial success.
Read moreMichael Mann's ‘Heat 2' to Shoot in October/November
A listing in this week’s Production Weekly has Michael Mann’s “Heat 2” starting production during the fourth quarter of 2024, probably in October or November.
Read moreHarvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned by New York's Top Court...
In what can only be described as a stunning reversal of events, Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, a major turning point in the #MeToo era, has been overturned by New York’s highest court.
Read more‘Gladiator II' Test Screens — 160 Minutes, “Thrilling" and Oscar-Worthy
Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” test-screened last night in Las Vegas. Early word is good on this one, which is said to follow a very similar blueprint as the original, but also stands out as its own unique take.
Read moreLaurent Cantet, Palme d'Or Winning Filmmaker, Dies at 63
Cantet’s agent told news agency Agence France Presse that the filmmaker passed away on Thursday morning of an illness. Cantet was supposed to shoot his next film “Enzo” in August.
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