Before this weekend, the biggest R rated movie opening weekends belonged to the first two ‘Deadpool’ movies, and now “Deadpool and Wolverine” has opened to $205M, the biggest weekend ever for an R rated movie.
Read moreRobert Downey Jr. to Star as Dr. Doom in Marvel's ‘Avengers: Doomsday'
Marvel Studios returned to Hall H this year at CinemaCon and confirmed a rumor that Jeff Sneider had been dabbling with for a few weeks now …
Read more‘A Complete Unknown' Skipping the Fall Fests
‘Cocaine Bear' Sequel in the Works
According to scooper Daniel Richtman, a sequel to last year’s “Cocaine Bear,” a dark comedy thriller, is in the works, with Elizabeth Banks producing and possibly getting back in the director’s chair.
Read moreHenry Cavill & Marion Cotillard Eyed to Join Tom Cruise in ‘Broadsword'
Steven Caple Jr. in Talks to Direct ‘I Am Legend 2’
Deadline is reporting that Steven Caple Jr. is being eyed to direct “I Am Legend 2.” The film is set to star Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan. Caple Jr. has directed three features, including “Creed II” and “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.”
‘In A Violent Nature' Sequel in the Works
IFC Films has greenlit a sequel to its well-reviewed 2024 indie horror hit “In A Violent Nature.” The announcement came during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con.
Read more‘Trap' First Reactions Are Positive: Shyamalan's Best Since ‘The Village'?
Obviously, take these early reactions with a major grain of salt. Early social media reactions can be very misleading. With that said …
Read more‘The Fall Guy' 2 Hour 30 Minute Extended Cut to Debut on Peacock
Looks like we’re getting “The Fall Guy: The Extended Cut” which is set to stream on Peacock this coming August 30. According to the press release, this latest cut will feature 20+ minutes of additional scenes.
Read moreVariety Reignites Francis Ford Coppola “Kissing" Controversy
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.
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