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Danny Boyle on ‘28 Years Later: Part III': “We Gotta Raise the Money for It"

Garland's script is written. Boyle called it "fantastic" in that same interview, Murphy says he's ready, and Boyle wants to direct. All that's missing is the money.

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Noah Baumbach's ‘Jay Kelly' Joins Criterion Collection; February Slate Includes ‘The Sweet Hereafter,’ and ‘Kung Fu Hustle’

Noah Baumbach's “Jay Kelly” is joining the Criterion Collection on February 16, 2027. It's one of the headliners of the newly announced February slate, and it's coming out barely a year after Netflix released it.

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Box Office: Johnny Depp's ‘Ebenezer' Leads ($21M+), Audiences Love It More Than Critics Do; ‘How to Rob a Bank' Bombs ($4M+), ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Drops 75%

The film opened in Europe on Wednesday, and the audience scores there have been very strong. Now American audiences agree: an "A-" on CinemaScore and a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Kevin Spacey's Pandemic Conspiracy Thriller ‘The Awakening' Is Coming in November: “The Film They Don't Want You to See”

Who's "they," exactly? The Illuminati? The Deep State? Hard to say. The film premiered at Italy's Matera Film Festival on November 10. No reviews have trickled in yet.

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Sony's Tom Rothman Launches Best Picture Campaign for ‘Brand New Day’: “Are You Telling Me There Are 10 Films This Year That Are Better Than This Film?”

This is all Rothman’s idea, by the way. He’s going to pour millions into this campaign because he believes “Brand New Day” is a great movie.

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August 19, 2019
3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC
August 19, 2019

This year’s 12th edition of the Scary Movies festival at Film at Lincoln Center premiered Ari Aster’s extended version of “Midsommar” this past Saturday.

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New Trailer for David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ …

October 27, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Here’s the latest trailer for David Fincher’s “The Killer.” I’m not saying it’s one of his best efforts, it isn’t, but there is something to be said about a filmmaker who just wants to make a nuts and bolts statement, without any ambitious baggage, just to purely entertain his audience.

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Paul Schrader Doesn’t Like ‘Saltburn’

October 27, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

The latest target of Schrader’s is Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn,” which has had a wobbly journey ever since premiering at the Telluride Film Festival in September.

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‘Five Night At Freddy’s’ Makes $10M+ from Thursday Previews [Updated]

October 27, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’ Series in the Works at Amazon/MGM

October 27, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Taika Waititi Will Not Be Directing ‘Thor 5’

October 27, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

“Thor 5” is currently in development and they’re seeking a new director to helm the never ending franchise.

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Luc Besson’s ‘DogMan’ Picked Up for U.S. Release

October 26, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

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. 

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‘Mission: Impossible 8’ Title Change Mocked; Where’s ‘Part Two’?

October 26, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Chicago’s Music Box Honors Films With ‘F’ CinemaScore Grades

October 26, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

On December 5th, Chicago’s Music Box will kickoff “Who Gives an ‘F’” which will be the screening of a mini selection of films that received the dreaded “F” grade on CinemaScore.

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Studios Threaten That If There’s No Deal By This Week Then No More Negotiating Until January

October 26, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

The Wrap’s Sharon Waxman is reporting that the studios (AMPTP) are telling the actors (SAG-AFTRA) that if no deal is made by the end of this week then they will be halting all negotiations until January. Yikes.

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Martin Scorsese Joins Letterboxd

October 26, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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FNC: Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Spellbinding ‘Evil Does Not Exist' ...

October 26, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Last September, Ryusuke Hamaguchi premiered “Evil Does Not Exist” at Venice. The film now has a trailer. Janus Films has also set up a May 3, 2024 release for the film.

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‘Leave the World Behind’ Reviews ..

October 26, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Last night, Sam Esmail’s “Leave the World Behind” opened the AFI Film Festival. Reviews so far seem to be all over the place.

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Gen Z Wants Less Sex in Movies, UCLA Study Says

October 26, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Does sex not sell anymore? According to THR, a new UCLA study found that Gen Z (ages 10-27) wants to see less sex scenes in movies and TV.

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David Mamet Wants to Direct An Adaptation of His Play ‘Henry Johnson’

October 26, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Good Grades’ Starts Shooting, Stars Josh Hartnett [Updated]

October 25, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

A video has leaked online indicating that M. Night Shyamalan’s “Good Grades” has started production in Ontario (Canada).

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Spielberg is Supposed to Shoot His ‘Bullitt’ Reboot Next Year

October 25, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

More emails being answered. Here’s one: When is Steven Spielberg supposed to shoot his “Bullitt” reboot starring Bradley Cooper?

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Composer Howard Shore Re-Teams With David Cronenberg on ‘The Shrouds’

October 25, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

Some great news concerning David Cronenberg’s “The Shrouds.” The legendary Howard Shore will be composing the music for Cronenberg’s latest film, which wrapped production in the summer.

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Celine Song’s ‘Materialists’ Does NOT Star Jeremy Allen White and Jodie Comer [Update]

October 25, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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David Fincher Says He’s Glad His ‘World War Z’ Sequel Never Got Made

October 25, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Alexander Payne’s Next Film Will Be Shot in Paris and Entirely in French

October 25, 2023 Jordan Ruimy

After Woody Allen and Richard Linklater, here comes another American director who wants to shoot a film in France, entirely in French.

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Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

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