This year was supposed to mark the return of 81-year-old director Barry Levinson. His latest, “Alto Knights,” Formerly titled “Wise Guys,” was set to become Warner Bros’ first original feature of the Warner Bros. Discovery era.
Read moreAri Aster's ‘Eddington' Begins Filming, Shot by Darius Khondji
A24 has announced that Ari Aster’s “Eddington” will star Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone and Austin Butler. The film began production this week in New Mexico. Darius Khondji (“Uncut Gems”) is lensing the film.
Read more‘Salem’s Lot’ Will Be Released in 2024, Straight to Streaming on Max
Paul Thomas Anderson’s Next Film to Be Released on August 8, 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson’s next film is set to be released on August 8, 2025 in theaters, including IMAX. The still-untitled film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Sean Penn, Alana Haim, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti, is still in production. Maybe a Cannes 2025 berth could happen with that date.
Neve Campbell Set to Return for ‘Scream 7'
Neve Campbell will return as Sidney Prescott in “Scream 7.” Kevin Williamson is set to direct the film. Williamson wrote the first two ‘Scream’ movies, and the fourth one as well.
Read more‘The Batman Part II' Delayed a Full Year to October 2, 2026
Matt Reeves’ “The Batman: Part II” has had its 2025 release pushed back to October 2, 2026. There’s been a lot of waiting and seeing with this one, and this new date is not surprising.
Read moreVariety Reports Nolan's Next Film Might Be Remake of '60s TV Series ‘The Prisoner'
“The Prisoner,” one of the more famous and acclaimed sci-fi TV shows, follows an agent who resigns from his job, but is then kidnapped to a mysterious seaside village full of captives and in constant surveillance.
Read more‘Monkey Man' Premieres at SXSW to Semi-Positive Reviews
So, it does look as though this one won’t be breaking any new cinematic ground, but it could still, potentially, be a fun time at the movies. The film is being compared, in many of these reviews, to “John Wick” and “The Raid.”
Read moreSteven Spielberg Says He's Not Directing ‘Ready Player Two'
The sequel to Spielberg’s entertaining “Ready Player One,” released in 2018, has been in development since 2020. Is it even worth making another one without Spielberg? The original earned an $582.8 million globally.
Read moreJames Mangold's ‘A Complete Unknown' Starts Production This Month
After numerous delays, due to last year’s strikes, “A Complete Unknown,” the Bob Dylan biopic from James Mangold, will finally start production in New Jersey this coming March and continue through May.
Read moreWes Anderson's ‘The Phoenician Scheme' Starts Shooting in Germany
Oscar-winner Wes Anderson has begun production on his next film, “The Phoenician Scheme, in Germany. They’re going to be shooting this one until April. It’ll most likely pop up next year.
Read moreChristopher Nolan Has Begun Writing His Next Film
Puck’s Matt Belloni is reporting that Nolan recently began writing his next film. Obviously, no plot details were revealed. As with all Nolans, it’ll most likely be kept hush-hush until the very end.
Read more‘Origin' Team Complain They Were Not Invited to Neon's Oscar Afterparty
Just when we thought we were done with Ava DuVernay and “Origin,” comes more drama .. The X account for the film is complaining that they weren’t invited to Neon’s Oscar afterparty last night.
Read moreDespite ‘Barbenheimer,’ Oscar Ratings Remain Low (19.5 Million Viewers)
Last year around 19 million people watched the Oscars. This year’s telecast moved up an hour to 7pm, was driven by ‘Barbenheimer’ hype and only managed to bring in 19.5 million viewers— slightly better numbers.
Read moreCate Blanchett Says “Trigger Warnings" Are Disrespectful
‘This is Spinal Tap 2' Starts Production
Rob Reiner, who directed “This is Spinal Tap” has officially started shooting the sequel, per a press release. There will be a ton of cameos in this one, including Paul McCartney. Elton John, and Garth Brooks.
Read moreOscars: ‘Spider-Verse' Actor Says Film Got “Robbed"
One of the best moments of last night’s Oscars ceremony was Hayao Miyazaki winning the Oscar for “The Boy and the Heron.” He was, sadly, not at the ceremony, the 83-year-old master win in this category was music to my ears.
Read moreThe Oscars, Yet Again, Messed Up This Year’s In Memoriam — No Terrence Davies, Lance Reddick ...
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony was held last night at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, and, as is always the case, year in and year out, the “In Memoriam” portion of the show was again botched with key names missing.
Read moreSteven Spielberg Offered Justine Triet to Write A Film for Him
After winning the Palme d’Or, and the Original Screenplay Oscar, the French duo of Justine Triet and Arthur Harari, co-writers on “Anatomy of A Fall,” are now being courted by Hollywood heavyweights.
Read more‘Coyote vs Acme' Still Being Shopped Around to Studios
“Coyote vs. Acme” screenwriter Samy Burch is telling IndieWire that conversations are “ongoing” about whether or not the film will see the light of day, adding that the $70 million film is still being screened in some places.
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