In case you’re wondering what might be next for Zack Snyder, especially after the epic scale of his two failed ‘Rebel Moon’ movies, well, he’s going to be doing the total opposite of that. Smart move. (via Reel Blend)
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Paul Schrader's ‘Non Compos Mentis’ Starts Production in November
Coming off “Oh, Canada,” which premiered at Cannes, Paul Schrader is telling me that he’ll be shooting his next film, titled “Non Compos Mentis,” in November.
Read moreVariety: Shyamalan's ‘Trap' Tipped For $15M Debut Weekend
M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” will be in theaters on Friday. Critics weren’t allowed to see the film, unless you were part of the interview junkets. I’m not even sure if the embargo will lift before Friday.
Read moreEdward Berger's ‘Conclave' Rated PG
There have only been six live-action PG-rated films nominated for Best Picture in the last 25 years: “Little Women,” “Hidden Figures,” “Life of Pi,” “Hugo,” “Good Night and Good Luck,” and “Finding Neverland.”
Read moreKevin Costner's ‘Horizon: Chapter 2' to Premiere at Venice Film Festival
After suddenly being pulled from the U.S. release calendar, Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2″ is now set to world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
Read moreVariety's Recent #MeToo Hit Piece on Francis Ford Coppola Debunked As “A Sham"
Confirmed: ‘Saturday Night' (Formerly ‘SNL 1975') Gets October 11 Release Date
It’s now official. Sony has dated the film for theatrical release on October 11, 2024. I’d be shocked if the film doesn’t have its world premiere at one of the fall festivals.
Read moreJames Gunn's ‘Superman' Wraps Filming
‘Greedy People’ Trailer ...
“Greedy People” is directed by Potsy Ponciroli who gave us 2021’s underrated “Old Henry” and “Ted K.” It actually looks like it could turn out to be a more than decent film.
Read moreBennett Miller is Working On His Next Film, Will Tackle A.I.
Bennett Miller has only directed three fiction films in his strange, but fascinating filmmaking career: 2005’s “Capote,” 2011’s “Moneyball” and 2014’s “Foxcatcher.” All three were critically acclaimed.
Read moreClaire Denis Praises Robert Pattinson's ‘The Batman'
The last person I thought that would ever chime in on Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” is Claire Denis, but it makes sense — she’s collaborated and remained close friends with star Robert Pattinson.
Read moreM. Night Shyamalan Still “Loves" and Defends ‘Lady in the Water'
‘The Deb’: Rebel Wilson Accused of Being Absent from Set for Months
“The Deb” is Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut, and it’s set to close the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
Read more‘Disclaimer' First Look: Alfonso Cuaron's “Seven-Hour-Long Movie"
San Sebastián Competition Includes Leigh, Berger, Oppenheimer, Diwan and Serra
The San Sebastián Film Festival has announced its competition lineup, once again filled with high-profile filmmakers who will compete for the Golden Shell in this 72nd edition of the festival.
Read moreOscars: Jimmy Kimmel, John Mulaney Decline to Host 2025 Awards
According to Puck’s Matt Belloni, Jimmy Kimmel has turned down the chance to host the Academy Awards for a fourth time. Meanwhile, John Mulaney — who would have been a fantastic host— also turned down the job.
Read moreRobert Downey Jr. Getting $100M to Star in Both ‘Avengers' Movies
Marvel/Disney will need to pay Robert Downey Jr. more than $100 million for those two ‘Avengers’ movies, and that’s not even counting box office bonuses.
Read moreBradford Young is DP on Asif Kapadia's ‘2073'
Young had a very promising start to his career (“Arrival,” “A Most Violent Year,” “Selma”), deemed by some as a future great in cinematography, and then he just stopped making movies.
Read moreRobert Downey Jr. Was Eyed to Play Doctor Doom in 2005’s ‘Fantastic Four’
It’s already been plenty reported about Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play Doctor Doom in the next “Avengers” movies.
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