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Cannes 2027: Spitball #1 Includes Scorsese, Östlund, Bong, Chazelle, Nichols, Payne, Haynes, Weerasethakul — and Yes, Malick (Again)

If you've read this column for a while, you know the drill: I spitball Cannes every month from now until April, updating the latest intel and trying to figure out what will be in competition, vying for the Palme d'Or.

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What Are You Seeing This Weekend? ‘Godzilla Minus Zero,' ‘Wild Horse Nine,' ‘La Bola Negra' Expands, ‘Club Kid,' ‘I Play Rocky' & ‘Possible Love'

This is an open discussion thread. Tell us what you're seeing Friday to Sunday, what you thought of it, and what's still on your list. This weekend you have plenty of options.

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007 Surprise! Robert Pattinson Screen Tested for James Bond

Yep, Robert Pattinson has screen tested to play James Bond, according to "multiple sources" who spoke to THR. He joins the already-reported trio of Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor.

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‘1408’ Sequel Is Happening With Sam Jackson, John Cusack, Elijah Wood and Natalia Dyer

Cusack has been open about this being the one sequel he'd ever do. Last year he told People he'd never had the urge to make sequels, but "1408" interested him, partly because, in his words, "most movies suck."

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James Bond: Two Mystery Stars Secretly Tested For 007, Per THR

This week, two different UK tabloids named two different actors, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor, as the chosen one. That follows last week's claim that Callum Turner had been cast as 007, which tells you just how in the dark everybody is.

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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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Warner Bros Says ‘Coyote Vs Acme’ is Still Available for Acquisition

April 14, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

A Warner Bros spokesperson is telling The New York Times that “Coyote vs. Acme” is still available for acquisition. Of course, this doesn’t mean that a studio will pick it up, but it’s definitely not been nixed yet.

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JJ Abrams Still in Director's Jail?

April 13, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Abrams oversaw the entire Star Wras trilogy for Disney, and even directed two of the films (“The Force Awakens” and “Rise of Skywalker”). The end result was a catastrophe. He hasn’t directed since.

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Eleanor Coppola Passes Away at 87

April 13, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Eleanor Coppola, Francis’ wife, passed away yesterday at the age of 87. She was his lifelong creative partner, and even took up filmmaking for a small part of her life

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‘Killers of the Flower Moon' Not Getting Physical Media Release

April 13, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

While it’s yet to be officially confirmed by Apple, there’s now a lot of speculation leading towards Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” not being made available on Blu-Ray or DVD in the U.S.

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‘Civil War' — Official Discussion Thread

April 13, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Alex Garland’s “Civil War” took in almost $11 million yesterday, and is on its way to a $25-30 million weekend. A huge win for A24 — easily their biggest opening ever.

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Walter Hill, 84, Set to Direct A Film Noir

April 12, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

However, Hill, who hasn’t released a film since 2022’s “Dead For A Dollar,” isn’t done yet. He’s telling IndieWire that he’s already preparing to direct his next film and is looking to making a few more after that.

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Coppola, Schrader & Lucas Reunion at Cannes 2024

April 12, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

It was no doubt with great emotion that, on the day it was announced he’d be in Cannes competition for “Oh, Canada,” Paul Schrader shared an image of himself, Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas with the caption “Together Again.”

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Lynne Ramsay Confirms Her Next Film is ‘Die, My Love,' Starring Jennifer Lawrence

April 12, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Although Julianne Moore had recently hinted that she might be shooting Lynne Ramsay’s “Stone Mattress” at the end of 2024, it might not actually be Ramsay’s next film.

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Luca Guadagnino's ‘Challengers' Earns RAVES From Critics

April 12, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

“Challengers” is earning raves across the board. It’s easily Luca Guadagnino’s most acclaimed film since 2017’s “Call Me By Your Name.” 90 on Metacritic and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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‘Joker 2’ Trailer: 167 Million Views in 24 Hours, Surpasses ‘Barbie’ Numbers

April 12, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Warner Bros must be ecstatic about the success of their “Joker: Folie à Deux” trailer launch. It was to be expected, and it certainly helped that the trailer was so well put together and included visually ravishing footage.

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James L. Brooks’ ‘Ella McCay' Set for 2025 Release

April 12, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

As much as I was disappointed by James L. Brooks’ last film, 2010’s “How do You Know,” it’s very hard not to get excited about his latest project, set to be his first film in over 13 years.

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‘Civil War' Nabs $3.5M in Previews — $25M Opening?

April 12, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

“Civil War” just opened in 3500 locations and nabbed $3.5 million in previews last night. This could very well translate into a $25 million weekend, which would make it A24’s highest opening ever.

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Dev Patel in Talks to Star in Next ‘Jurassic World' Movie

April 11, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Dev Patel is in talks to star, alongside Scarlett Johansson, in the next ‘Jurassic World’ movie. Gareth Edwards is directing. David Koepp is penning the screenplay. The film starts shooting in July.

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‘Gladiator II' Includes “Sharks, Crazy Wild Monkeys and Bloodthirsty Rhinos"

April 11, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Ridley Scott, appearing via video, introduced an unfinished trailer to the crowd. He also said the sequel was “more extraordinary” than the first one. Once people finally laid their eyes on the footage, the praise was universal,

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Edgar Wright ‘Running Man’ Remake to Star Glenn Powell

April 11, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Wright has mentioned in the past that if there’s ever been one movie that he’d love to remake then it’s “The Running Man.” Based on a novel by Stephen King, it was already turned into a movie in the ‘80s.

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Damien Chazelle Set to Direct Untitled Prison Movie at Paramount

April 11, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Deadline is reporting that Damien Chazelle has set up his next film over at Paramount. While plot details are still vague, sources says Chazelle’s film is set in a prison based off an original script he wrote.

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Steven Spielberg Eyeing A Few Options for His Next Directorial Effort

April 11, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Steven Spielberg is currently circling a few projects as his potential next film. It could be announced before the year is done. I’m hearing his “Bullitt” remake is NOT next. Rather, it might be the movie after the next.

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Quentin Tarantino’s ‘The Movie Critic' Sets to Shoot in Fall 2024

April 11, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

After much speculation, and according to a Production Weekly listing, Quentin Tarantino’s tenth and final film, “The Movie Critic,” is scheduled to start shooting in Los Angeles this fall.

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‘The Apprentice' First Look — Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump

April 11, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Whether you like it or not, this film is happening. Director Ali Abassi (“Holy Spider”) shot a film about Donald Trump and it’s premiering at Cannes.

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Cannes Lineup Revealed! Coppola, Arnold, Baker, Lanthimos, Schrader, Audiard and More

April 11, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The 2024 Cannes Film Festival lineup was finally revealed on Thursday, April 11. I will have much more on this in the next few minutes, including details of some of the behind the scenes drama.

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