Critic-turned-filmmaker Kent Jones’ feature debut, 2019’s “Diane,” was well-received and now he’s set up his sophomore outing. Willem Dafoe and Sandra Huller are set to star in Jones’ “Late Fame.”
Read moreRevolutionizing Cinema: The Impact of Web3 on the Film Industry [Sponsored]
The concept of community-driven movie ventures, where fans could potentially influence what films get made and collect digital merchandise that's impossible to replicate, is now becoming a reality. This transformative potential of Web3 technology, which is built on blockchain platforms, is poised to radically alter the landscape of the film industry.
Read more‘The Phantom Menace' Finishes #2 at the Box-Office
The Star Wars prequels ("Phantom Menace," "Attack of the Clones," and "Revenge of the Sith") don't exactly have the greatest of reputations with movie fans. However, there is a subculture that absolutely adores them.
Read morePaul Schrader Calls Jane Schoenbrun “The Most Original Voice in Film" of the Last Decade
The Final ‘Fast & Furious’ Will Release in 2026
‘Fall Guy’ Budget is Now $150M?! — Opens With $27M Weekend
The latest and, most trustworthy numbers, have “The Fall Guy” opening with around $27 million this weekend. Some, like Showbiz411’s Roger Friedman, have it at $25 million, but I don’t believe it’ll go that low.
Read moreDavid Lynch Has “More Ideas" For Another Season of ‘Twin Peaks'
Sabrina Sutherland, Lynch’s longtime producing partner, confirms Lynch hasn’t scratched off the potential for another season of ‘Twin Peaks’. Sutherland was surprisingly candid when asked about the topic.
Read morePlot Details for Sean Baker's ‘Anora,' Clocks in at 2 Hours 19 Minutes
Neon is distributing this one, and “Anora” is also set to be Baker’s longest film. As far as I can tell, there is no other Neon-distributed film in Cannes competition this year.
Read moreCannes: Palme d'Or Competition Runtimes ...
First Teaser for Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’
“Megalopolis has always been a film dedicated to my dear wife Eleanor. I really had hoped to celebrate her birthday together this May 4th. But sadly that was not to be, so let me share with everyone a gift on her behalf.” — Francis Ford Coppola
Confirmed: Netflix Scrapped David Lynch's ‘Unrecorded Night' Right Before it Was About to Shoot
It’s been seven years since David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks: The Return” changed the cultural landscape forever, but, more importantly, signaled the return of a true master. However, Lynch hasn’t directed anything since then.
Read moreDenis Villeneuve is Making A “Smaller Movie" Before Directing ‘Dune: Messiah"
A question on many people’s minds is what’s next for Denis Villeneuve? He’s coming off the biggest and most successful film of his career, “Dune: Part II,” and he’s said to be taking a break from the world of Arrakis.
Read more‘The Marvels' Confirmed as Biggest Box-Office Bomb of 2023 — Lost $237 Million
‘CODA' Filmmaker Siân Heder Sets Her Next Film
After “CODA,” director Siân Heder probably had plenty of options to choose from when it came to what her next project might be. The sky was the limit, and the industry came calling.
Read moreA24 Picks Up Paolo Sorrentino's ‘Parthenope'
A24 has acquired North American rights to Paolo Sorrentino’s “Parthenope,” ahead of its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
Read moreJerry Seinfeld's ‘Unfrosted' Panned by Critics
As I mentioned earlier in the week, ‘Unfrosted’ was not screened for most critics. They had to wait until 2am on Friday to watch and review it, that’s when it dropped on Netflix.
Read more‘The Fall Guy': $3 Million in Thursday Previews — $25 Million Opening Projected
Mike Flanagan to Direct ‘Exorcist: Deceiver'
Last night, Jeff Sneider had this exclusive. Mike Flanagan, who recently wrapped his 11th feature, “The Life of Chuck,” is going to direct the next two ‘Exorcist’ films, including “Exorcist: Deceiver.”
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