So, you’ve just had a $55M opening weekend, a franchise record, and folks seem to really like your film. Expectations have exceed on all fronts. So, why in the living hell would you rush it to PVOD?
Read moreHans Zimmer Scoring Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’
It’s been confirmed that Hans Zimmer has composed the music for Steve McQueen’s “Blitz”. Zimmer, Oscar-nominated 12 times, winning twice, had previously scored McQueen’s last two theatrical narrative features, “12 Years a Slave” and “Widows.”
Netflix Looks Back at 1994, A Banner Year for Movies
Hard to grasp, but it’s already been 30 years since Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction,” a shapeshifting event for movie culture, changing the way movies could be told.
Read moreRidley Scott Regrets Not Directing ‘Blade Runner 2049’
Ridley Scott, who is directing “Gladiator II,” told Vanity Fair that he was “never asked” to return to direct any of the first three ‘Alien’ sequels, and that he really wanted to helm “Blade Runner 2049.”
Read moreM. Night Shyamalan's ‘Trap' Has A New Trailer [Update]
Mia Hansen-Løve's ‘If Love Should Die' Set to Shoot Next Year
Coming off another critically-acclaimed film, 2022’s “One Fine Morning,” her eighth film, Mia Hansen-Løve is about to embark into uncharted territory for her next project.
Read moreFirst Images of ‘Gladiator II'
The cast for “Gladiator II,” which is rumored to have a budget of $350M, is certainly attractive and includes the likes of Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen.
Read moreSteve McQueen's ‘Blitz' Set to World Premiere at 68th BFI London Film Festival
Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” is set to have its world premiere at the 68th BFI London Film Festival. As I had previously reported, it’s skipping Telluride and Venice.
Read more‘Inside Out 2' Passes $1 Billion Mark
Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” managed to top the box-office for the third weekend in a row with a 3-day gross of $56M.
Read more‘Joker 2: Folie à Deux' Runtime Around 2 Hours 30 Minutes
“Joker 2: Folie à Deux” is set for release, including in IMAX 70MM, on October 4, 2024. It will most likely have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September.
Read moreChad Stahelski’s ‘Highlander’ Reboot, Starring Henry Cavill, Begins Filming in January
Hot off “John Wick: Chapter 4,” Chad Stahelski is gearing up for his next big project, a reboot of “Highlander” for Lionsgate.
Read moreThe Russo Brothers Wanted to Direct ‘Avengers 5,' but Marvel Turned Them Down
Here’s Jeff Sneider, via The Hot Mic podcast (20:50 mark), saying that Joe and Anthony Russo offered their services to direct ‘Avengers 5’ and Marvel turned them down. Go figure.
Read moreRidley Scott's Mysterious Western is “Not Going to Happen"
Last November, Ridley Scott told The New Yorker that he was location scouting and storyboarding his next film, a western, presumably set shoot in March.
Read moreDenis Villeneuve's ‘Dune: Messiah' Starts Production in August 2025
‘The Bikeriders’ VOD on July 9, Only 3 Weeks After Theatrical Release
Focus has decided to quickly ship this one out digitally as Nichols’ film will be available July 9 on VOD, only 3 weeks after the film’s theatrical release.
Read moreKevin Costner is Paying All Marketing Costs on ‘Horizon'
Just like Francis Ford Coppola and “Megalopolis,” Kevin Costner is footing the bill for marketing costs on “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1.”
Read moreReaders' Thoughts on ‘A Quiet Place: Day One'?
The big film this week, no offense to Kevin Costner, is “A Quiet Place: Day One.” This is the third entry in the franchise. The first film, released in 2018, is still, far and away, the best and most accomplished one.
Read moreRESULTS: Poll of Over 100 Critics Names ‘Dune: Part Two’ Best of 2024, So Far
Over 130 critics/filmmakers voted on the best films of the movie mid-year. No surprise, Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” finished at the top of the heap with 46 list mentions.
Read more‘Beverly Hills Cop 4' Cost Netflix $150M to Produce
I’ve seen Eddie Murphy’s return as Axel Foley in Netflix’s “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” and, since I’m under embargo, I’ll just say that it’s one of the better Netflix-produced action movies.
Read moreDenis Villeneuve To Direct Untitled “Event Film" for Warner Bros — In Theaters on December 18, 2026.
Warner Bros. has reportedly dated an upcoming film from director Denis Villeneuve, set for release on December 18th, 2026
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