In the last 20 years, Spielberg has transitioned from an exciting, daring filmmaker to an expert craftsman producing “mature,” old-school crafted movies.
Read moreMarlon Wayans Teases ‘White Chicks 2’ Set in Mar-a-Lago
Wayans is now circling back to “White Chicks,” hinting that the sequel could be set in Trump-land.
Read moreHenry Cavill and Kevin Hart to Star in McG-Directed Spy Comedy for Netflix [Updated]
That headline says it all. What is Henry Cavill actually doing here? Was he won over by the recent Kevin Hart roast? Was the money too good to pass on?
Read moreNicholas Galitzine Confirms Role in Gus Van Sant’s Next Film — Shoots in 2027
Is Galitzine playing Bankman-Fried? A few months ago, I learned the title of Van Sant’s biopic would be “Explain it Like I’m Five.”
Read moreDaniel Goldhaber’s ‘Cam’ Pulled From Netflix, Now Streaming Free via Director’s Site
Goldhaber just had his debut feature, “Cam,” which was acquired by Netflix in 2018, yanked from the streaming platform. That’s no problem, he’s now made it available to stream for free on his website.
Read moreMichael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’ Rumors: DiCaprio as Chris Shiherlis, Bale as Vincent Hanna, Driver as Villain Otis Lloyd Wardell
A recent casting grid circulating online has sparked discussion about Michael Mann’s “Heat 2,” and the roles being assigned to the actors involved.
Read moreKane Parsons Eyes ‘Portal’ Movie as “Dream Project”
Whatever he does next, there has been considerable attention on 20-year-old Parsons, who last weekend became the youngest director ever to reach No. 1 at the U.S. box office.
Read moreBox Office: ‘Scary Movie 6’ Eyes Franchise-Record $60M Opening After $7.7M Thursday; ‘Obsession’ Holds Strong ($4.7M) as ‘Masters of the Universe’ Stumbles ($4M)
This is shaping up to be a very interesting weekend for box-office watchers. Can “Scary Movie 6” hit $60M? Will “Obsession” increase again? Is “Masters of the Universe” going to bomb?
Read moreNetflix Film Chief Dan Lin Says the Streamer “Just Won’t Work” With Filmmakers Who Demand Theatrical Releases
Remember when Netflix tried really hard to acquire Warner Bros., with CEO Ted Sarandos publicly insisting the company would give feature films a 45-day theatrical window? Those were the days.
Read moreDavid Leitch’s ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’ Sets August 6, 2027 Release at Black Bear
The David Leitch–directed “Jason Statham Stole My Bike” will be hitting theaters on Aug 6, 2027, via Black Bear. Principal photography wraps this week.
Read moreNetflix Halts Pre-Production on Denzel Washington’s $200M+ Antoine Fuqua ‘Hannibal’ Epic Amid Budget Concerns
Has Netflix had a change of heart when it comes to Antoine Fuqua’s Carthaginian general Hannibal biopic starring Denzel Washington?
Read more‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Runtime is 2 Hours 25 Minutes
Now, the thought of sitting down for a near 2.5-hour MCU movie is not my idea of fun, but who knows, maybe a new director (Destin Daniel Cretton) will give us something fresh in ‘Brand New Day.’
Read more‘Scary Movie 6’ Panned by Critics, Called “Stuck in the 2000s” With 25% Rotten Tomatoes Score
The Wayans need not worry, since “Scary Movie 6” is headed toward a $40M+ opening this weekend—a solid feat for an R-rated comedy—and it’s not as if the previous five films were well-reviewed either.
Read moreChristopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Rated R, Most Expensive R-Rated Film Ever at $250M
This rating comes only three years after “Oppenheimer” became Nolan’s first R-rated movie in over 20 years; the last time was with 2002’s “Insomnia.” Before that, “Memento.”
Read moreWim Wenders Bans His 1975 Film ‘Wrong Move’ After Nastassja Kinski Protests Being Filmed Topless at 13
Wim Wenders, a Palme d’Or- and Oscar-winning filmmaker, has decided to self-ban, or block, his 1975 film “Wrong Move,” after much protest from its actress, Nastassja Kinski.
Read moreMarjane Satrapi, ‘Persepolis’ Author and Director, Dies at 56
Satrapi’s “Persepolis,” which she later adapted into a superb Oscar-nominated animated film, recounted her early years growing up in Tehran against the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
Read moreSteven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Draws More Glowing Early Reactions Ahead of June 9 Review Embargo
These reactions come from press doing junkets/interviews. Most critics, including myself, will get to see it on Monday evening — the actual review embargo lifts on Tuesday, June 9th at 12 PM ET.
Read more‘Obsession’ Posts Best Tuesday Yet With $5.7M as Box Office Run Defies the Rulebook
Every day, “Obsession” posts another number that should be impossible. And every day, the industry, the “experts,” respond with disbelief.
Read moreCéline Sciamma Cuts 25 Minutes From ‘Girlhood’ After “Cultural Appropriation” Criticism
According to Sciamma, this new cut of “Girlhood” will now be the reference version going forward and will be the only one permitted for exhibition in any new release or retrospective.
Read more‘Supergirl’ Has A Budget of $175M
We’re now seeing reporting that “Supergirl” actually has a budget of $175M, much higher than the $100M figure that had been circulating for months.
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