Despite bad reviews, and the fact that it’s currently available to stream on Peacock, “Five Night’s at Freddy’s” grossed an impressive $10 million in Thursday previews at the domestic box-office. It’s well on its way to having a $50+ million weekend at the box-office. The movie currently sits at 26% on Rotten Tomatoes.
‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’ Series in the Works at Amazon/MGM
Amazon/MGM is turning ‘Dragon Tattoo’ into a series, with “The Killing” creator Veena Sud set as the showrunner. No casting details have been announced and we won’t be getting anything until the strike ends.
Read moreTaika Waititi Will Not Be Directing ‘Thor 5’
“Thor 5” is currently in development and they’re seeking a new director to helm the never ending franchise.
Read moreLuc Besson’s ‘DogMan’ Picked Up for U.S. Release
Briarcliff Entertainment has closed a deal for the U.S. rights to Luc Besson’s DogMan. An early 2024 release is scheduled for the film, which stars Caleb Landry Jones.
Read more‘Mission: Impossible 8’ Title Change Mocked; Where’s ‘Part Two’?
When you title your movie “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” then you you’re asking fans to expect a “Part Two” It’s really that simple.
Read moreChicago’s Music Box Honors Films With ‘F’ CinemaScore Grades
Studios Threaten That If There’s No Deal By This Week Then No More Negotiating Until January
Martin Scorsese Joins Letterboxd
Here’s a fun account to follow. Martin Scorsese, 81, has joined Letterboxd. He’s already logged in 69 films in his “recent activity,” including “Ordet,” “The River,” “The Day of the Jackal,” “Sweet Smell of Success,” “The Night of the Hunter,” “On the Waterfront” and “The Wild Bunch.” Hopefully, he’ll update his account regularly.
FNC: Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Spellbinding ‘Evil Does Not Exist' ...
‘Leave the World Behind’ Reviews ..
Last night, Sam Esmail’s “Leave the World Behind” opened the AFI Film Festival. Reviews so far seem to be all over the place.
Read moreGen Z Wants Less Sex in Movies, UCLA Study Says
David Mamet Wants to Direct An Adaptation of His Play ‘Henry Johnson’
David Mamet hasn’t directed a film since 2008’s “Redbelt.” His indelibly stylish dialogue can be seen and heard in some of his best-known works.
Read moreM. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Good Grades’ Starts Shooting, Stars Josh Hartnett [Updated]
Spielberg is Supposed to Shoot His ‘Bullitt’ Reboot Next Year
More emails being answered. Here’s one: When is Steven Spielberg supposed to shoot his “Bullitt” reboot starring Bradley Cooper?
Read moreComposer Howard Shore Re-Teams With David Cronenberg on ‘The Shrouds’
Celine Song’s ‘Materialists’ Does NOT Star Jeremy Allen White and Jodie Comer [Update]
UPDATE: A24 is telling me that yesterday’s Geeks Vibes Nation scoop, that Jeremy Allen White and Jodie Comer will star Celine Song’s “Materialists,” was fake news.
Read moreDavid Fincher Says He’s Glad His ‘World War Z’ Sequel Never Got Made
Back in February of 2019, Paramount cancelled David Fincher’s sequel to the 2013 zombie flick “World War Z.” It came as a shock to many considering Fincher had implied that it would be his next film.
Read moreAlexander Payne’s Next Film Will Be Shot in Paris and Entirely in French
After Woody Allen and Richard Linklater, here comes another American director who wants to shoot a film in France, entirely in French.
Read more‘Maestro’ Trailer …
People I trust on the ground at NYFF told me that this film is kind of a mess, and that the reviews don’t really tell the whole story. I’ll only be watching “Maestro” next week.
Read more‘Snow White’ Teaser Trailer Next Month?
I’m hearing a teaser trailer is ready to go, and Disney, despite some hesitations, might stick it with showings of “Wish” next month. At this point, there is anticipation to watch this, but as a hate-watch.
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