Paul Thomas Anderson has a message for the next generation of filmmakers: maybe spend a little less time worrying about your camera, and a little more time worrying about your screenplay.
Read more‘Alien: Romulus’ Sequel Reportedly Shelved
I’m told that the ‘Romulus’ sequel has been indefinitely shelved and might not ever happen. There are just too many obstacles to overcome, and Ridley Scott’s hands-on involvement was too much.
Read more‘X-Men’ Reboot: Samara Weaving as Emma Frost; Inde Navarrette Meets With Marvel for Mystique
Samara Weaving is close to signing on to play Emma Frost in “X-Men.” Director Jake Schreier and Kevin Feige believe Weaving was the best fit of the many actresses who auditioned for Frost.
Read moreAlex Garland’s ‘Elden Ring’ Wraps 4-Month Shoot, With More Than a Year of Post-Production Ahead
“Elden Ring” has wrapped production in the UK after four months of shooting. The film isn’t due to hit theaters until March 3, 2028 — Apparently, well over a year’s worth of post-production is needed.
Read moreMahershala Ali Calls Out Marvel For Canceling ‘Blade’: “If They Wanted to Do It, We Would’ve Done It”
Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali, who was supposed to play the titular character, has broken his silence on the project’s collapse, and apparently — the decision wasn’t his.
Read more‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Shatters Thursday Preview Record With $75M, Targets Historic $360M+ Opening
I wouldn’t be surprised if ‘Brand New Day’ beats “Avengers: Endgame”’s $365M domestic opening, the all-time record. The worldwide numbers are even stronger, with a projected $800M+ debut.
Read moreWarner Bros. and Paramount Are Making Separate, Competing ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Remakes
Paramount is now caught in an unexpected battle with Warner Bros., which is also planning to remake ‘Elm Street,’ as both studios race to get their projects made before the proposed merger closes.
Read moreDoes John Boorman’s ‘The Exorcist II: Heretic’ Deserve Reappraisal? New Doc (and Scorsese) Make the Case
The case being made is compelling: John Boorman’s ‘Exorcist II’ isn’t a lazy cash-in, but a subversive, experimental film that challenges the formula of Friedkin’s original.
Read moreThe 25 Best Documentaries of All-Time, According to THR
Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune 3’ “Goes Beyond” ‘Messiah’ and Into Something “No One Expected”
‘Dune 3’ has an ensemble cast, including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Bardem, Florence Pugh, Robert Pattinson, and Anya Taylor-Joy. The film is set to hit theaters on December 18.
Read moreMCU’s ‘Wonder Man’ Canceled by Disney+ After One Season
Marvel series “Wonder Man” has been canceled by Disney+ after just one season, despite recently receiving a greenlight for Season 2.
Read moreNetflix Sued for $105M After Losing Copy of Simon Stone’s WWII Epic ‘Fortitude,’ Starring Nic Cage
“Fortitude,” directed by Simon West, is a World War II spy thriller based on British intelligence operations designed to deceive Nazi leadership. The film stars Nicolas Cage.
Read moreTom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Trailer Has Only 4M Views as Warner Bros. Faces a Major Marketing Challenge
“Digger,” a high-budgeted Warner Bros original, set to release in October, just isn’t creating much excitement among moviegoers. The YouTube trailer shows only 4.5M views for “Digger.”
Read moreJohn Leguizamo Joins The Daniels’ Next Film, Reuniting With ‘The Odyssey’ Co-Star Matt Damon
The Daniels, aka Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, will write and direct. Sandra Oh, Sean Kaufman, Michael Gandolfini, and Charles Melton are also part of the ensemble.
Read more‘Clueless’ Sequel Moves to Paramount+ as Limited Series With Alicia Silverstone Returning
This project has been in development for seven years, with lots of back-and-forth and tons of hesitation, but filming is finally slated to begin in Los Angeles in 2027.
Read more‘Victorian Psycho’ Trailer: Maika Monroe Goes Unhinged in Zachary Wigon’s Ultra-Violent Gothic Horror
This is an over-the-top, ultra-violent, preposterous film. There is absolutely zero reason to take this film seriously while watching it.
Read more‘Wicker’ Trailer Has Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård in Unusual Fantasy Romance
‘Heat 2’: Amazon Thinks Michael Mann’s Epic Can Make $500M; ‘Heat 3’ Already in the Works
A nifty behind-the-scenes account of “Heat 2” has just been published. It includes some details I had previously reported, along with some new information.
Read moreAMC CEO Adam Aron Calls Warner Bros-Paramount Merger “A Step Forward That Should Be Welcomed and Celebrated”
Tomi Adeyemi Calls ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Adaptation “The Worst Thing I Have Ever Had to Live Through”
Tomi Adeyemi is at it again. Twenty-four hours after the first trailer for “Children of Blood and Bone” hit online, the author behind the bestselling novel and co-writer of the film has once again disowned the project.
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