In the latest episode of The Accutron Show, Francis Ford Coppola confirms that we’ll most likely be seeing “Megalopolis” this year, and, maybe, much sooner than we even realize.
Read moreApichatpong Weerasethakul’s ‘The Fountains of Paradise’ Aiming for 4-Hour Runtime
After his critically-acclaimed “Memoria,” filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul had revealed plans to shoot his next film in Sri Lanka (via Metrograph). It’s called “Fountains of Paradise.”
Read moreLee Isaac Chung’s Next Film is a “Small Love Story,” Starring Steven Yeun and Written by Eric Roth
“Minari” helmer Lee Isaac Chung has already shot “Twisters,” currently in post-prod, but he’s already eyeing his next project. Screenwriter Eric Roth has been tasked to pen Chung’s return to indie filmmaking, described as a “small love story” starring Steven Yeun, and produced by Bong Joon Ho. No additional details for now.
Michael Mann Plans to Shoot ‘Heat’ Sequel in 2024!
Michael Mann is telling Variety’s Clayton Davis that he has plans for “Heat 2” to shoot in 2024. Whether you like it or not, this sequel is coming soon.
Read moreDwayne Johnson Says He’s at a Point “Where I Want to Make Films That Matter”
Good on Dwayne Johnson for finally realizing that there’s more to life than just $20 million paychecks to star in rubbish blockbusters.
Read moreTrey Edward Shults’ Next Film is A Loose Remake of ‘Misery’
I thought Trey Edward Schults’ 2015 debut, “Krisha,” was a total masterpiece. If you haven’t checked it out, it’s absolutely worth a look. Regardless, he’s back with a mysterious new A24 film.
Read moreJosh Safdie’s Much-Delayed Film With Adam Sandler is Now Officially “On Pause”
Last year, the film, which is set in the world of high-end sports card collecting, kept having its production delayed. It was supposed to star Sandler, Ben Affleck, Megan Thee Stallion and Steve Harvey.
Read moreDavid Ayer’s Director’s Cut of ‘Suicide Squad’ is Not Happening: “The Studio Has No Interest”
David Ayer’s cut of “Suicide Squad” is officially dead at DC. After eight years of painstaking attempts to get his Director’s Cut of “Suicide Squad” re-released, Ayer has given up.
Read moreKevin Costner Has Reportedly Spent $20 Million Of His Own Money (So Far) To Make ‘Horizon’
In addition, Costner mortgaged 10 acres of a $50 million, oceanfront Santa Barbara property to ensure proper funding for the project, Deadline originally reported.
Read moreNoah Baumbach’s ‘Jay Kelly’ to Shoot in March
Is it a stretch to believe that, given how production is supposed to wrap in May, “Jay Kelly” might get a 2024 year-end release?
Read moreMartin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Releases on Apple TV+ on January 12
I gather many, or most, of our readers have already seen Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” whether in theaters or on VOD.
Read moreJenna Ortega to Star in Taika Waititi’s ‘Klara and the Sun’
Taika Waititi just keeps piling up these projects. He has many in development, including a “Star Wars” movie, a live-action remake of “Flash Gordon“ and his adaptation of the anime classic “Akira.”
Read moreOscars Move ‘Barbie’ to Adapted Screenplay Despite WB Campaigning for Original
Despite Oscar campaigning for Best Original Screenplay, “Barbie” has been deemed an Adapted Screenplay by the Writers Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Read moreTrailer for Gus Van Sant’s ‘Feud: Capote vs Swans’
Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror #2’ Will Be Released in the Fall
Clint Eastwood’s “Juror #2” recently wrapped production in Georgia. The legendary filmmaker’s official X account is now stating that a fall release is being eyed for the Warner Bros produced film which stars Toni Collette, Nicholas Hoult, Kiefer Sutherland and Zoey Deutch.
First Images of David Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’
I love how we have a new David Cronenberg film to look forward to this year. It’s called “The Shrouds”. Thanks to Cahiers du Cinema, we have our first look at Cronenberg’s latest.
Read moreDirector of Next ‘Star Wars’ Movie Says Her Goal is to “Make Men Uncomfortable”
If I’m Kathleen Kennedy, then I have no choice but to fire Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. No offence to the filmmaker, but, we’re just three days into the new year, and she’s turning into a PR nightmare for Disney and LucasFilm.
Read moreQuentin Dupieux’s ‘A Notre Beau Métier’ to Star Léa Seydoux, Vincent Lindon and Louis Garrel
Quentin Dupieux has directed five films in the last three years. He’s prolific, and, while some find his brand of farcical surrealist cinema not to their tastes, Dupieux does have a large following.
Read moreNext WoR Critics Poll: The Best Films of the 1950s
The results will be very interesting to analyze as, when all is said and done, I expect Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” and John Ford’s “The Searchers” to figure very much at the top of the heap. But what comes after them?
Read moreDavid Fincher is Thinking About Continuing ‘Mindhunter’
Puzzling, creative, intriguing, sharp, and positively dripping in Fincher DNA, “Mindhunter” has built up a mass cult following in the last few years. There have even been fan petitions circulating to convince Netflix/Fincher to bring it back.
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"Foreign Correspondent” marks the first time Kleber has publicly put a name to the project. And yes, ‘Secret Agent’ star Wagner Moura is coming back with him. We should have known this would be the case.