If you remember, back in May “Several sources” told The Guardian that working with Coppola on “Megalopolis” had them noticing “unprofessional” behavior on the part of the filmmaker.
Read moreUnited Artists is Back! To Be Headed by Scott Stuber.
Today, Amazon/MGM Studios revealed that United Artists will be revived under a new deal with producer Scott Stuber and his yet-to-be-named financing company.
Read moreJames Woods Says ‘Oppenheimer’ Producing Credit Was Not Revealed Due to His Pro-Trump Stance
I was wondering why Woods was completely absent in the promotion of this film. He nary even mentioned it on his X/Twitter account. It turns out, unsurprisingly, that he was told to stay out of the Oscar campaigning.
Read moreAndrew Stanton's ‘In the Blink of An Eye' is Now A HULU Original
A release date is now being eyed for the film, but on HULU! The announcement was hidden inside a recent June press release from Searchlight. “In the Blink of an Eye” is included in the studio’s 2024-2025 television slate.
Read moreVenice Schedule Leak Reveals Key Dates
Here’s how the Venice schedule is looking, so far, as far as the key films are concerned. No word yet on when Jon Watts’ “Wolfs,” Harmony Korine’s “Baby Invasion,” and Alfonso Cuaron’s “Disclaimer” will be screening.
Read moreTom Cruise Set to Star in Christopher McQuarrie's WWII Epic ‘Broadsword'
Last week, I mentioned how Christopher McQuarrie’s “The Gauntlet” was not happening. Also, that project was NOT the “gnarly” R-rated movie that McQuarrie kept hinting he was going to be doing with Cruise.
Read more‘SNL 1975' Set for October Release
Yesterday, I wrote extensively about Jason Reitman’s “SNL 1975.” Just an update, I was told that Sony has set up an October 2024 release date for the film. It’s coming out this year. I’d be shocked if it doesn’t have its world premiere at Telluride.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine': Record-Shattering $40M in Thursday Previews Expected
‘I Am Legend' Sequel Will Pretend Will Smith's Character Didn't Die in the Original
If you’ve seen Francis Lawrence’s “I Am Legend” then you know that Will Smith’s Dr. Robert Neville dies at the end. That doesn’t seem to matter much since the sequel will again involve Smith’s character.
Read moreKevin Feige Defends Sequels as an “Absolute Pillar of the Industry"
‘Dune 3' Part of IMAX's 2026 Slate
I just noticed that this morning’s IMAX Investor Presentation slate also had an "Untitled Dune" movie by Denis Villeneuve set for 2026 release. It looks like the rumors were true. “Dune Messiah” is indeed coming next.
Read moreRebecca Ferguson Joins Cillian Murphy in ‘Peaky Blinders' Movie
Gina Carano's Disney ‘Mandalorian' Lawsuit Likely Headed to Trial
Looks like the lawsuit from actress Gina Carano against Disney/Lucasfilm is set to move forward to trial, after a federal judge declined to dismiss the suit earlier this morning. I would keep an eye on this one.
Read moreJason Reitman's ‘SNL 1975' Screens to VERY Positive Reactions, Eyeing 2024 Release
“SNL 1975” privately screened for press in NYC and LA. There have also been three test screenings in the past month and a half. It’s rumored to be released later this year.
Read moreSteven Spielberg's UFO Film Titled ‘The Dish' —Josh O'Connor Joins Cast
During the latest IMAX Investor Presentation, a Universal film listed between “Avengers 5” and “The Mandalorian and Grogu” — set for May 20026 — has the title of “The Dish.” It sure sounds like this is the Spielberg.
Read moreSam Mendes Wants To Release All Four ‘Beatles' Movies on the Same Day
Recently, director Sam Mendes served as a guest lecturer at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA), and he let out one very interesting nugget about his upcoming Beatles movies.
Read moreSteve McQueen’s ‘Blitz' to Close 62nd New York Film Festival
Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” has nabbed another festival appearance. After being selected to world premiere at the London Film Festival, “Blitz” is set to close the 62nd New York Film Festival in October.
Read more‘His Three Daughters' Trailer ...
Directed by Azazel Jacobs (“Terri,” “The Lovers”), “His Three Daughters” which was bought for just under $7 million, is a small and delicately balanced film about grief and old scars.
Read moreJames Mangold Says “Multi-Movie Universe-Building" is “The Death of Storytelling"
In a new Rolling Stone interview, a fiery James Mangold slams multiverse movies as being the “enemy” and the “death of storytelling.”
Read moreDarius Khondji is DP on Josh Safdie's ‘Marty Supreme' —Shoot in August
Last week, it was reported that Timothee Chalamet would star in Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme,” which will tell the wild story of former Ping Pong champion Marty Reisman. The film will be produced by A24.
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