Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s ambitious epic has sparked a multi-studio bidding war for U.S. rights. Among the bidders are A24, Mubi and Netflix.
Read moreDoug Liman’s ‘Bitcoin’ Will Have AI-Enhanced Versions of Zuckerberg, Putin, Kim Jong Un and Eric Trump
“Bitcoin” currently does not have U.S. distribution. Which studio will want to touch this film — Vertical Entertainment, Ketchup Entertainment, or Briarcliff Entertainment?
Read moreNetflix Acquires Romain Gavras’ ‘Sacrifice’ Starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy, Nine Months After Panned TIFF Premiere
Hey, look — somebody actually bought “Sacrifice.” I thought this film would remain orphaned — then again, that cast must’ve surely helped.
Read moreJohnny Depp’s ‘Day Drinker’ Sets March 2027 Release Date
“Day Drinker,” starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz, is now set to arrive in theaters on March 26, 2027. The film takes over the release slot previously held by “The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One.”
Read more‘The Mandalorian’ With Soft $11-12M in Thursday Previews — Lower Than ‘Solo,’ Delivering Another Warning Sign for Star Wars
That figure trails the $14.1M preview haul of “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” which ultimately opened to $84M over three days — numbers considered disappointing for the franchise at the time.
Read moreIs Jared Leto Being Hidden From ‘Masters of the Universe’ Marketing?
Jared Leto did not attend Monday’s “Masters of the Universe” premiere. Leto was not at the studio’s CinemaCon presentation. He is also isn’t booked for any interviews to promote the $175M movie.
Read moreTom Hardy Fired From ‘MobLand’ After Season 2 Clashes With Producers
Hardy is undeniably talented, but he also has a reputation for being a hothead. What’s next for him? He’s supposed to star in director Sean Penn’s next film, which is expected to shoot this summer.
Read more‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ First Image Reveals New Jesus as ‘Part Two’ Delayed to May 2028
Mel Gibson has revealed the first image from ‘The Resurrection of the Christ,’ his follow-up to “The Passion of the Christ.” That’s Jaakko Ohtonen above, replacing Jim Caviezel, as Jesus Christ.
Read moreJason Clarke Joins Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale in Michael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’
Jason Clarke has joined the cast, according to Deadline. So this sequel is still happening over at Amazon/MGM and United Artists. The budget is around $175M.
Read moreChristopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Set at 2 Hours 52 Minutes, Per AMC
If AMC’s website is anything to go by, and usually it is reliable as a film’s release date approaches, the official runtime for “The Odyssey” will be 2 hours 52 minutes, which will be perfectly acceptable for many.
Read more‘La Gradiva’ Takes Critics’ Week Grand Prix at Cannes, but Deserved Main Competition Status — Now Has U.S. Distribution
“La Gradiva” did not deserve to be relegated to a sidebar; its quality is such that it should have been accepted as high as into Cannes’ main competition, and contended for the Palme d’Or.
Read more‘The Black Ball’ Crowned by Oscar Bloggers as Palme d’Or Frontrunner — It’s Weinstein-Era Oscar Bait, Like ‘The Hours,’ but Gay and Spanish
I’ll be right here, sitting in the corner, waiting for the hype on this one to deflate — unless, of course, Park Chan-wook and his jury also took the bait.
Read moreSadie Soverall to Lead Brady Corbet’s ‘The Origin of the World’ — Joins Blanchett, Fassbender and Gomez
This means Soverall would be joining Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, and Selena Gomez, all of whom have been previously reported as part of the cast. Expect more names to follow.
Read moreZach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Reveals First-Person POV Shot and Two New Posters
A24 and Dev Patel’s ‘The Peasant’ Wraps Production in India — A ‘John Wick’ Meets ‘Braveheart’ Action Epic
Last year, A24 acquired Dev Patel’s action thriller “The Peasant” for around $30M following strong competition from other studios.
Read moreMaika Monroe Goes Full Psycho in Zachary Wigon’s Ultra-Violent ‘Victorian Psycho’ [Cannes]
Rami Malek Gives Career-Best Performance in Ira Sachs’ ‘The Man I Love’ [Cannes]
The Oscar winner plays Jimmy George, a gay actor living in 1980s New York while quietly carrying AIDS, although nobody explicitly says it.
Read moreFrancis Ford Coppola ‘Unlikely’ to Direct New ‘Godfather’ Film After Paramount Acquires ‘Connie’ Rights
A new ‘Godfather’ is coming. “Connie,” a new novel authorized by the Mario Puzo estate, written by best-selling Italian American author Adriana Trigiani, will be released in fall 2027.
Read moreNia DaCosta Set to Direct Thriller ‘Driver’ Starring Mahershala Ali
Few plot details have emerged beyond Ali playing a hardened Nigerian smuggler who, after losing everything, accepts one last job transporting migrants across Africa while fleeing ruthless enemies.
Read moreJoaquin Phoenix Quietly Shooting Directorial Debut in NYC After ‘De Noche’ Fallout?
At the moment, there’s no trade announcement confirming Phoenix’s directorial debut, which is notable because a Joaquin-directed feature would normally generate immediate coverage.
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