According to Kennedy, Spielberg and Ford’s hesitation with the David Koepp-penned script undermined the creative process behind ‘Crystal Skull.’
Read moreJane Campion Says She’s Directing a Musical, Her First Film Since Oscar-Winning ‘The Power of the Dog’
Campion recently admitted that the success of “The Power of the Dog” gave her a sort of carte blanche — and she intends to take advantage of it.
Read moreREPORT: Brian Tyree Henry Plays Harvey Dent/Two-Face in ‘The Batman: Part Two’
A wild report for comic book movie fans refuting earlier assumptions about “The Batman Part II,” specifically the casting and story direction. Turns out, Sebastian Stan is not playing Harvey Dent.
Read moreAaron Sorkin Spent Three Days Trying to Convince Jesse Eisenberg to Return for ‘The Social Reckoning’
Coming off this week’s trailer launch, Sorkin is now tackling the elephant in the room: why did Eisenberg refuse to return for “The Social Reckoning”?
Read more‘Disclosure Day’ Nabs $6.5M in Previews — Mixed Audience Reactions, $35M+ Weekend?
“Disclosure Day,” earned around $6.5M on Wednesday/Thursday and is tracking toward an estimated $35M+ domestic opening weekend, with an additional $35M internationally. The budget is $110M.
Read moreWarner Bros. Passes on George Miller’s ‘Mad Max: The Wasteland’ as Amazon, Sony, and Universal Circle
Well, look who popped up in town: none other than George Miller, 81, who is visiting Los Angeles to meet with studios and pitch “one last” ‘Mad Max’ movie.
Read moreReaders’ Thoughts on ‘Disclosure Day’?
A new Spielberg is always a movie event for cinephiles — he’s given us so many classics over the past fifty years. That said, it has left some perplexed, while others are ready to bow to it.
Read moreClint Eastwood Isn’t Retired? Scott Eastwood Denies Reports: “I Have Not Heard That at All”
Scott Eastwood is skeptical of reports that his father, Clint Eastwood, has retired from filmmaking — indicating that he remains unconvinced that his career is over.
Read moreJennifer Lawrence to Star in Apple Rom-Com ‘One Month Mark’ From Playwright Sophie Fleur de Bruijn
Apple Original Films has picked up Fleur de Bruijn’s project, and that’s with Jennifer Lawrence who has now attached herself to star and produce the film.
Read moreAfter ‘The Bride!’ Bombed, Maggie Gyllenhaal Is Set to Direct Warner Bros.’ ‘Creation Lake’
After “The Bride,” Warner Bros. is getting back into the Maggie Gyllenhaal business. She is set to write and direct an adaptation of Rachel Kushner’s novel “Creation Lake.”
Read moreDwayne Johnson on ‘The Smashing Machine’ Oscar Snub: “It Has Lit a Fire in My Spine”
Despite much initial buzz, Dwayne Johnson’s rare serious turn in “The Smashing Machine” was ultimately snubbed by the Academy. Turns out, he really wished he got the recognition.
Read moreSteven Spielberg Was Rejected Twice From Directing James Bond — Now He Says “You Can’t Afford Me”
Amazon/MGM can afford him. Spielberg reportedly received a $10M payday to direct “Disclosure Day,” and I gather Denis Villeneuve will be getting around the same amount to helm Bond 26.
Read more‘Gatto’ Teaser Reveals First-Ever Hand-Painted Feature (With CGI Touch-Ups) From Pixar
What truly sets “Gatto” apart from other Pixars is its style: this won’t be Pixar’s usual glossy CGI. Instead, it will be the studio’s first-ever hand-painted animated feature.
Read moreJames Gray’s Next Film Tackles “Current U.S. Situation,” Sets 2027 Shoot
“It talks about the U.S. now, not the best moment they have, with probably the worst President in the world,” producer Rodrigo Teixeira said about Gray’s next film at a recent masterclass.
Read more‘The Death of Robin Hood’ With Mixed Reviews as A24 Quietly Markets Hugh Jackman-Starring Film
What has been the release strategy from A24 for Michael Sarnoski’s “The Death of Robin Hood”? The film releases a week from now, and we’ve barely noticed it.
Read more‘Supergirl’ Cut Nearly 25 Minutes of Footage Ahead of Its Release
It’ll be interesting to see how this one turns out. With a June 26 release date, we’ll know very soon whether the multiple changes pay off for James Gunn and company.
Read moreBrad Pitt’s Next Movie ‘The Heart of the Beast' Gets First Trailer From ‘Fury' Director David Ayer
Brad Pitt potentially has three films coming out this year: “The Adventures of the Cliff Booth,” “The Riders” (still undated), and “The Heart of the Beast.” A trailer has just been released for ‘Beast,’ which is directed by David Ayer.
Read more‘24 Jump Street’ With Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube is Happening
The latest is that Rodney Rothman (“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”) will direct the film, and wrote the script with Hill and Meghan Malloy.
Read moreMichael Mann’s ‘Manhunter’ Sets 4K ‘Final Cut’ Release 40 Years After Debut
“Manhunter: The Final Cut” arrives in theaters in 2026. The restoration involved a fresh 4K scan of the original 35mm film, extensive digital cleanup, updated color grading and a newly enhanced audio mix.
Read moreRidley Scott Finally Gets His Oscar—But the Honorary Kind
It’s probably not the form of Academy recognition Scott once envisioned. It won’t make him an Oscar winner in the traditional sense, but it is recognition nonetheless.
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