Now that we, more or less, know what’s showing up at these fests, with Venice and TIFF having announced their lineups, what is the one film, set to premiere in the fall, that has you the most excited to see?
Read moreDaniel Kaluuya & Steven Yeun Attached to Star in Jordan Peele's Next Film
Here's an interesting development. Daniel Richtman posted a casting grid that has Daniel Kaluuya and Steven Yeun starring in Jordan Peele’s next film.
Read moreMarvel's ‘X-Men' Reboot Sets Late 2025 Shoot
Kevin Feige stated that the “Mutant era” was soon coming in the MCU, which means we’re going to be getting the X-Men reboot that’s long been awaited by fans.
Read moreTrailer for Joe Wright's ‘M – Son Of The Century’: Eight-Part Series On Mussolini
‘Trap' Earns $2.2M In Thursday Previews, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine' $18M
The film earned $2.2M in Thursday previews and is headed toward a $15M-17M opening weekend. No surprise, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which nabbed $18M on Thursday, will dominate again.
Read moreRyan Coogler/Michael B. Jordan's Vampire Movie Titled ‘Damned' or ‘Sinners'
Warner Bros is set to decide very soon on the official title soon, mostly because they want to attach a trailer for the film to October’s “Joker: Folie a Deux.”
Read moreVariety and Deadline Feud Continues Over Coppola's ‘Megalopolis' Kisses
Deadline and Variety, both owned by Jay Pense, are attacking each other over whether Francis Ford Coppola was a “predator” on the set of “Megalopolis.” Bet you didn’t have this story showing up on your 2024 bingo card.
Read morePaul Thomas Anderson's ‘The Battle of Baktan Cross’ ...
Finally, Paul Thomas Anderson’s next film has a title, “The Battle of Baktan Cross.” The film was previously shooting under the working title “BC Project.”
Read moreHarrison Ford Admits ‘Captain America 4’ Role Required “Being an Idiot for Money"
Obviously, acting in a Marvel movie isn’t Shakespeare. Far from it, especially when a lot of the action takes place in front of a green screen.
Read moreXavier Dolan Un-Retires, Set to Direct 19th Century Horror Movie
‘Trap' Reviews Starting To Leak Out ...
As I had previously reported, Warner Bros refused to screen M Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” for press. Many critics aren’t exactly sure when the review embargo actually gets lifted.
Read moreBritney Spears Biopic in the Works — Directed by John M. Chu (‘Wicked')
Michael Mann's Top 25 Films Includes DreamWorks' Animated ‘Turbo'
The 11 Essential Director's Cuts
Jamie Lee Curtis Says Criticizing Marvel Was “Stupid" and “I Will Do Better"
Why, Jamie Lee Curtis? Why did you backtrack on your hilarious one word bashing of the MCU? It was absolute perfection.
Read moreLuca Guadagnino's ‘Queer' Snipped Down to 2 Hours 15 Minutes — Originally 3 Hours
By the looks of it, Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer” is continuing to get snipped down in the editing room as it awaits its Venice Film Festival premiere.
Read morePedro Almodóvar’s ‘The Room Next Door' Set for Centerpiece of 62nd New York Film Festival
Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door,” starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, has been selected as the Centerpiece selection for the 62nd New York Film Festival.
Read moreBrad Pitt Eyed to Star in Jeff Nichols' ‘Land of Opportunity' [Update]
Originally a script Nichols sold to HBO for a TV series, “Land of Opportunity” is said to be a “dystopian story” set in Arkansas, about a new Great Depression where oil has run out and the dollar has collapsed.
Read moreKenneth Lonergan Slams Agenda-Driven Hollywood: “Propaganda Makes Bad Films"
A big chunk of the Lonergan interview (via Observador) has to do with the downfall of U.S. filmmaking, and he’s not even blaming Marvel, or franchises, but rather taking his aim at the more serious-minded films.
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