So, the current predicted competition lineup is Coppola, Baker, Arnold, Cronenberg, Lanthimos, Leigh, Jia, Audiard, Sorrentino, Kapadia, Gomes, Abassi, Ye, Minervini, Ainouz, Salles, Serebrennikov and … Serebrennikov.
Read moreGene Hackman Trending on X For All the Wrong Reasons
Gene Hackman, 94, is living somewhere in New Mexico. He’s lost a dramatic amount of weight, for all the right reasons, and looks damn-near unrecognizable.
Read more‘Blair Witch’ Reboot in the Works via Lionsgate & Blumhouse
Lionsgate and Blumhouse seem to believe that it’s a great idea to make another ‘Blair Witch’ movie. This latest reboot, which has just been announced, is part of a multifilm reboots deal between the studios.
Read moreDavid O. Russell in Talks to Direct ‘Get Smart' Reboot — John Mulaney Might Star
Warner Bros is rebooting “Get Smart” and none other than David O. Russel is in talks to direct. John Mulaney is said to be “interested” in the starring role which was last played by Steve Carell in 2008.
Read morePhil Lord and Chris Miller’s ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Starring Ryan Gosling, Set for 2026 Release
‘Mickey 17' Trailer Debuts at CinemaCon — Why is it Being Dumped in January 2025?
Last night, Bong was at CinemaCon where he screened the first trailer for his much-delayed film. The reactions have been, for the most part, positive.
Read more‘MaXXXine’ Rated R for “Strong Violence,” “Gore” and “Graphic Nudity”
Ti West’s “MaXXXine” is definitely in the can. It’s just been given an MPA rating: Rated R for “strong violence, gore, sexual content, graphic nudity, language and drug use.”
Read more‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Trailer
So, there’s a reason why “Joker: Folie à Deux” released exclusive images the last two Valentine’s Days. The just-released trailer gives off the impression that this will be a love story. Call it “Ha Ha Land,” if you’d like.
Read moreGeorge Lucas to Receive Honorary Palme d'Or
I’m a bit surprised about Cannes deciding to give their annual honorary Palme d’Or to George Lucas. There’s no question that he changed the entire film industry in 1977, but for the better? I don’t think so.
Read moreHarmony Korine's ‘Aggro Dr1ft' Sets Theatrical Run
After touring strip clubs, Harmony Korine’s “Aggro Dr1ft” will finally get a proper theatrical run. The film will have a one-week run, from May 10-16, in the following States (via The Film Stage):
Read moreCONFIRMED: ‘Megalopolis' Set to Premiere at Cannes in Competition
Colin Farrell To Star In Edward Berger’s ‘The Ballad Of A Small Player’ For Netflix
Edward Berger’s “All Quiet on the Western Front” won four Oscars, including Best International Film. His follow-up, “Conclave,” is set for release this November, via Focus, and, now, he’s already setting up his next film …
Read moreZack Snyder Wants to “Fix" ‘Sucker Punch' With a Director's Cut
‘Joker 2' Teaser, Full Trailer Releases Later Today
The full trailer will be released at 6:30 pm ET
‘Back to Black' Earns Mixed Reviews in the UK
‘Dune 2' Sets Digital Release on April 16
Sean Baker's ‘Anora' Set for Summer 2024 Release
Last November, NEON acquired Sean Baker’s “Anora.” A24 had previously backed his last two films. It’s now been confirmed that “Anora” has set up a summer release date, which, in all probability, means it’s going to Cannes.
Read moreTHR Warns ‘Megalopolis' is “Too Experimental" With Zero Commercial Prospects
Bruno Delbonnel is DP on Wes Anderson's ‘The Phoenician Scheme'
This is interesting. Wes Anderson’s “The Pheonician Scheme” is NOT being shot by his go-to DP Robert Yeoman. Instead, Bruno Delbonnel is the cinematographer in this one.
Read moreFrancis Ford Coppola Says Next Film Will Be ‘Glimpses of the Moon'
There was an Atlant screening of “The Cotton Club,” which was also a birthday celebration of sorts forCoppola, who turned 85 on Sunday. He stayed for a Q&A, which lasted until 1:30am.
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