“Challengers” is #3 at the box-office, having made $68.7 million globally off a $50 million budget. And yet, it’ll be made available on VOD this coming Friday. Go figure.

The minute I read this morning’s Guardian piece on Francis Ford Coppola; I knew it wouldn’t just be shrugged off. The steady stream of hit pieces against him these last few months have been quite something.

The 2024 edition is set to kick off tonight with the world premiere of Quentin Dupiex’s “The Second Act” starring Lea Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Louis Garrel and Raphaël Quenard.

Today it was announced that Neon, who boarded Julia Ducournau’s Palme-winning “Titane,” will distribute the film. It’s set to start production in the fall.

Ed Harris, one of the wonderful character actors we don’t speak enough of, has actually directed two films in his career, and they were both good: “Pollock” and “Appaloosa.” He’s now set out to direct his third feature.

A Paris court has acquitted Roman Polanski of defaming a British actress who accused him of raping her when she was a teenager.

I recently predicted that another hit piece would no doubt come right before Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” would premiere at Cannes on Thursday, and, wouldn’t you know it, here it is.

“Didi” is a sweet, real and incredibly resonant film — think Bo Burnham’s “Eighth Grade.” If you loved that one then you’ll be taken by “Didi.”

In March, it was announced that Guadagnino would direct Julia Roberts in a thriller called “After the Hunt” that landed at Amazon/MGM Studios. The script is being penned by Nora Garrett.

This Kevin Costner interview with Deadline is quite something. It’s no-holds-barred. He really doesn’t give a f*ck. All he wants to do is make movies.

We already know about the legendary behind the scenes chaos on George Miller’s “Mad Max: Fury Road.” It’s been well-researched and reported on for almost 10 years. T

Here’s yet another Guy Ritchie movie being greenlit. He’s quickly turning into the most prolific filmmaker in Hollywood. The man is giving Ridley Scott a run for his money.

As we reported last year, there is now confirmation, via Deadline, that Edgar Wright is in talks to direct Sony’s “Barbarella” remake, starring Sydney Sweeney. Jane Goldman (X-Men: First Class) will be penning the screenplay.

The latest ‘Apes’ movie had a domestic debut of $58.5 million and $72.7 million overseas for a global start of $131.2 million. Strong word of mouth boosted its Sunday totals.

After being sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging, director Mohammad Rasoulof has escaped Iran and is currently staying in an undisclosed location in Europe.

Actor Steve Buscemi (“Reservoir Dogs”, “The Big Lebowski”) was recently attacked in New York City. Walking on the streets of Manhattan, he was randomly punched in the face and immediately taken to a hospital.