Kirsten Dunst continues to cash in those big paychecks. She will join Sydney Sweeney in “The Housemaid’s Secret,” the sequel set to begin filming this fall.

I’m hearing two-time Palme d’Or winner Ruben Östlund (“Triangle of Sadness”) will appear in the second season of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Apple TV+ series “The Studio.”

Everything looks artificial, from the over-the-top CGI to the flat, lifeless backdrops—how does the animated version feel more real than this so-called live-action update?

Powell is coming off “The Running Man,” and “How to Make A Killing” — both failed to ignite at the box office — and he also stars in JJ Abrams’ “The Great Beyond” which is set for fall 2026 release.

After Östlund, Malick, Leigh, and Iñárritu, filmmakers who look to not have their films ready for Cannes include Lukas Dhont (“Coward”) and Albert Serra (“Out of This World”).

New indie film distributor Row K Entertainment is facing a serious financial crisis, with multiple sources indicating it has struggled with cash flow since its launch.

The upcoming movie is described as a continuation of 1982’s “Conan the Barbarian,” focusing on an older version of the character who has lived as a king but is drawn back into action.

What did you think of the film? Did it live up to the hype, or were you hoping for something more daring? Finally, does it merit the early buzz it’s getting as 2026’s potential first Oscar contender?

Goddard is defending the last installment, which was not well liked and bewildered many upon release with its meta approach.

Jordan’s new rep at WME told him to wait until after the Oscars to finish negotiating. Wise decision. Jordan won the golden statuette, and guess what? He’s now asking for a lot more money.

Paul Thomas Anderson rewrote Patrick Marber’s script for “What Happens at Night,” the new Martin Scorsese movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.

Universal recently planted a flag on November 19, 2027 — the Friday before Thanksgiving — for the untitled next film from Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.

The film stars Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway and has been described as an “‘80s-set thrill ride,” shot on “IMAX,” and with a budget of around $85M.

This year, John Turturro, John Goodman, and Steve Buscemi are all in anticipated projects, some from Oscar-winning directors, and their performances in these films might finally get them nominated.

Paul Greengrass has been very busy of late. Last year, he released “The Lost Bus” for Apple; he’s also shot a 14th century epic, “The Uprising,” starring Andrew Garfield, set for fall release.

Universal scheduled the long-delayed franchise finale, titled “Fast Forever,” for March 17, 2028. Will they hit that date? They have to two years to get it done.

Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris, the legendary martial artist, actor, and cultural icon, has died at the age of 86.

Tarantino is set to write and co-direct, with Sylvester Stallone, a 1930s-set gangster series. Not only that, it will be shot in black and white using 1930s cameras.

An update regarding Todd Haynes’ “De Noche,” a detective noir starring Pedro Pascal and Danny Ramirez, which started production this month: it has added a very interesting cinematographer.

It looks as though Amazon/MGM might have its first genuine blockbuster—and it’s not technically even IP, but rather based on a popular book.