A24 has hopped on-board Song’s next film. I had originally reported that her sophomore effort would be titled “The Materialists”. She’s already written the script and A24 is backing it.
Read moreProducer: “What Happened to Bud Light is Happening to Disney”
Puck’s Matt Belloni has now surveyed a handful of industry players about Iger’s comments relating to too much “messaging” in movies. The responses are eye opening, with most of them believing that Iger is correct in his assessment…
Read more‘Top Gun 3’ in 2026?
The rumor du jour is a blockbuster. There have been whispers that Tom Cruise is ready to shoot a sequel to “Top Gun: Maverick.” The tentative plan is for a 2025 production start.
Read more‘Maleficient 3’ in the Works …
More sequel news. Angelina Jolie is telling the Wall Street Journal that ‘Maleficient 3’ is indeed happening over at Disney. The franchise is a live-action retelling of Walt Disney's 1959 animated film “Sleeping Beauty.” The first two movies combined for $1.2 billion in worldwide box office receipts.
New Trailer for ‘The Zone of Interest’
For me, the last 10 minutes of the film are what brings it up to a notch in quality. These final few moments pack a major wallop. “The Zone of Interest” is in theaters on December 15th.
Read moreFirst Look at Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in ‘The Apprentice’
Whether you like it or not, this movie is happening. Director Ali Abassi (“Holy Spider”) is shooting a film about Donald Trump.
Read moreDrew Goddard Eyed to Direct ‘Spider-Man 4’
Goddard’s MCU connections stretch back to having made uncredited screenplay polishes to the first two ‘Avengers’ movies.
Read more‘Wonka’ Reviews Are Mostly Positive; Chalamet’s Performance is FLAT
I didn’t like Paul King’s “Wonka,” it all felt very cloying and Timothee Chalamet’s performance was incredibly annoying. However, I seem to be in the minority.
Read moreSean Durkin’s ‘The Iron Claw’: The Feel-Bad Movie of the Year
Sean Durkin’s “The Iron Claw” is under strict review embargo. The above tweet reaction I posted will suffice, for now. It’s being released in theaters on December 22nd.
Read moreAdam McKay to Direct Climate Change Drama …
No plot details or casting has been announced, but, one thing’s for sure, “Average Height, Average Build” is dead on the water. It’s not happening.
Read moreEmma Stone Cast in Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’
I’m hearing Emma Stone is now part of the cast. She’s going to be taking a break from Yorgos Lanthimos and will be starring in her first Ari Aster joint.
Read moreNetflix Drops Adam McKay’s $150M+ Budgeted ‘Average Height, Average Build’ [Update]
This past March, Adam McKay was pitching a political satire to studios. The film, titled “Average Height, Average Build”, was said to be about a serial killer who gets into politics to change the laws to be more murder-friendly.
Read morePixar’s Releasing Their Disney+/Pandemic Movies in Theaters Next Year
I’m hearing Pixar will be releasing their straight to Disney+ movies in theaters early next year. Obviously, they should have never sent them to streaming, it watered down their brand.
Read moreNicolas Cage is Close to Retiring: “I May Have Three or Four More Movies Left in Me”
In conversation with Vanity Fair, Nicolas Cage claims that he’s nearing the end of his film acting career. Say it ain’t so. We need Cage to continue.
Read moreTerry Gilliam’s ‘The Carnival at the End of Days’ Eyeing Johnny Depp to Star as Satan
Terry Gilliam has had such headaches in trying to fund his last few projects that he’s hinted about retirement. However, the director is dead set in directing one last film.
Read moreAndrey Zvyagintsev’s Next Film, ‘Jupiter,’ Shooting in April
Andrey Zvyagintsev, the Russian filmmaker behind “Loveless” and “Leviathan,” was a guest of honor at the Marrakech Film Festival. That’s where he confirmed that his next film, titled “Jupiter,” will be starting production in April.
Read moreBeyoncé Tops the Box-Office; ‘Wish’ Drops 64%, ‘Marvels’ Continues to to Tank
“Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” made around $21 million this weekend, which is $72 million less than what Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ concert movie made in its opening weekend.
Read more‘Lord of War’ Sequel to Shoot in March 2024
In the 2005 film, Cage played an illegal arms dealer, inspired by the stories of several real-life arms dealers and smugglers, but, primarily, Viktor Bout.
Read more‘Oceans’ to Star Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Danny Ocean’s Parents, Set for 2024 Shoot
The “Ocean’s Eleven” prequel is set to begin filming early next year with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starring in the lead roles. Yes, the same lead actors as Gerwig’s “Barbie.”
Read moreRaves for ‘Godzilla Minus One’ …
Who’s seen Toho’s “Godzilla Minus One”? The reviews are almost all glowing. It made $11 million domestically this weekend, a real success.
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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.