Jafar Panahi (“It Was Just an Accident”) is going to prison. An Iranian court upheld its verdict finding him guilty of “propaganda against the regime.”
Read more‘Obsession’ Art Director Criticizes $6000 Pay for 20 Days of Work: “I Kick Myself Every Single Day For Not Flipping This Production”
Sally Choi, art director for “Obsession,” went viral after she spoke out about her pay on the film. The movie, made for under $1M, is now projected to earn well over $200M, prompting Choi to.. reflect.
Read moreMichael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’ Is Reportedly Waiting for Leonardo DiCaprio to Make Up His Mind
If you’re confused about the current status of Michael Mann’s “Heat 2,” particularly regarding the casting—which has been all over the place over the last three years—there’s a very good reason for that.
Read moreReaders’ Poll: ‘Obsession’ or ‘Backrooms’?
On a purely artistic level, which film did our readers prefer: “Obsession” or “Backrooms”? I’d be curious to know which one resonated more strongly with the WoR audience.
Read moreYorgos Lanthimos is Now A Photographer: “Will I Make More Films? I Don’t Know, We’ll See”
Yorgos Lanthimos has now decided to step away from filmmaking, and even questions whether he will even make more movies in the near future.
Read moreChristopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Scores AMC’s Biggest First-Day Presale Launch Since 2022
Yesterday, Premium Large Format (PLF) tickets went on sale for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” and Nolan fans showed up in full force to secure the best seats.
Read moreSean Penn on Why He Skipped the Oscars: “Better For My Mental Health”
It’s not just the Oscars. Penn has decided to stop attending awards shows altogether — and other large public gatherings.
Read moreWhat is Steven Spielberg’s Best Film of the Last 20 Years?
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.
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