In a decision ostensibly made in order to not offend, Taika Waititi’s upcoming series remake of Terry Gilliam’s “Time Bandits” won’t have dwarfs accompanying protagonist Kevin on his adventures.
Read moreBilly Zane is Spitting Image of Marlon Brando in Upcoming Biopic
I’m not saying that the upcoming “Waltzing With Brando,” still searching for a buyer, will be a good film, but it’s certainly off to a good start in terms of casting the right actor to play Marlon Brando.
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With that aforementioned Coppola spotting, we also have confirmation that the “Anora” team is back on the Croisette. Also, the NYT’s Kyle Buchanan’s is hearing a “big prize” expected for “The Substance.” Other film talent spotted include Kayal Kapadia (“All We Imagine As Light”), Miguel Gomes (“Grand Tour”), Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Perez”) and Mohammad Rasoulof (“The Seed of the Sacred Fig”). These are all, most likely, your winning films.
Readers' Thoughts on ‘Furiosa'? $7M Friday at the Box-Office
Coppola Back at Cannes, Probably Won A Prize — What Film Wins the Palme d'Or?
Francis Ford Coppola is back at Cannes! Which means “Megalopolis” has most likely won a big prize. Which will it be? If “Megalopolis” wins the Palme d’Or, it’ll be quite something.
Read moreDennis Quaid's ‘Reagan' Biopic — Shot in 2020 — Has A Trailer
George Lucas Says Disney “Lost" His Star Wars Ideas
‘Blade' Undergoing More Major Rewrites, Hires New Writer —Still Aiming for Fall 2024 Shoot
Daniel Richtman is reporting that “Blade” will be undergoing some more “major rewrites” with a new undisclosed writer hired for these plans. And yet, Richtman says they are still planning to start production in the fall.
Read more‘Black Dog' Wins Un Certain Regard [Cannes]
This year, I saw 10 of the 17 films in this year’s lineup. My personal favorite was Boris Lojkine’s “The Story of Souleymane.” It ended up winning two prizes.
Read moreObviously, Mohammad Rasoulof's ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig" is Being Praised, But it's Not Palme Worthy
Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” was going to be praised no matter what. It certainly wasn’t going to get planned. Life comes before art when it comes to this film.
Read more‘Knives Out 3’ Title is ‘Wake Up Dead Man’; 2025 Release Confirmed
Rian Johnson‘s third ‘Knives Out’ film, titled “Wake Up Dead Man” will be released in 2025, according to writer-director who went on his X account to make the announcement. Last I heard, this one goes into production very soon.
Read moreMorgan Spurlock, ‘Super Size Me’ Director, Dies at 53
Very sorry to hear about Morgan Spurlock’s death to cancer at 53. His “Super Size Me” was Oscar nominated for Best Documentary Feature in 2005 and spawned success at the box-office.
Read more40 Years Since its Release, ‘Temple of Doom' is Still Underrated
Paul Mescal Being Eyed to Play One of The Beatles in Sam Mendes’ Biopics
Briefly mentioned in THR’s profile, Paul Mescal is set to play one of the Beatles in one of Sam Mendes four biopics of the band, set for release in 2027. Not entirely sure which Beatle he will portray.
Payal Kapadia's Dreamy ‘All We Imagine As Light' is Met With Raves [Cannes]
I attended last night’s 10:15pm Debussy screening of Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine is Light.” The overwhelming consensus is very positive on this dreamlike film.
Read moreBox Office: ‘Furiosa' Earns $3.5M in Previews, $30M+ 3-Day Weekend Projected
I’m pulling hard for George Miller’s “Furiosa” to exceed expectations at the box-office, it needs to make its money back for additional ‘Mad Max’ movies to ever get greenlit in the future.
Read moreGareth Evans' ‘Havoc,' Shot in 2021, Has Been Delayed Again — Reshoots This Month
Ridley Scott Working on Another ‘Alien' Series
A report from Daniel Richtman claims that Ridley Scott is working on another ‘Alien’ series and that he might actually be more involved this time around, even directing episodes. This is a far contrast to Noah Hawley’s upcoming untitled ‘Alien’ series which Scott is only executive producing, and not that creatively involved. Hawley’s series is due for an early 2025 airing on FX and Hulu.
Netflix Buys ‘Emilia Perez' for $12 Million [Cannes]
Netflix is close to acquiring North American and U.K. rights to Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Perez,” which premiered at Cannes last week. This is a major sell as it positions the streamer in contention for the Palme d’Or.
Read moreNew ‘Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice' Trailer ...
Despite the negative test reaction I previously posted concerning Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice,” one only hopes that Burton has made a good film.
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