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007 Surprise! Robert Pattinson Screen Tested for James Bond

Yep, Robert Pattinson has screen tested to play James Bond, according to "multiple sources" who spoke to THR. He joins the already-reported trio of Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor.

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‘1408’ Sequel Is Happening With Sam Jackson, John Cusack, Elijah Wood and Natalia Dyer

Cusack has been open about this being the one sequel he'd ever do. Last year he told People he'd never had the urge to make sequels, but "1408" interested him, partly because, in his words, "most movies suck."

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James Bond: Two Mystery Stars Secretly Tested For 007, Per THR

This week, two different UK tabloids named two different actors, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor, as the chosen one. That follows last week's claim that Callum Turner had been cast as 007, which tells you just how in the dark everybody is.

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James Gray Takes Aim at Letterboxd, First Reactions, Star Ratings and Tomatometers: ‘2001’ Would Probably Be Rotten If Released Today”

James Gray is taking aim at the instant gratification that's infected film discourse, including social media first reactions, and Letterboxd. Oh, and he hates Rotten Tomatoes.

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Danny McBride's ‘G.I. Joe' Reboot Sets October 2028 Release Date

Paramount has dated its next “G.I. Joe” movie for October 20, 2028. Danny McBride directs from a script he co-wrote with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri. Bradley Cooper has the lead role.

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August 19, 2019
3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC
August 19, 2019

This year’s 12th edition of the Scary Movies festival at Film at Lincoln Center premiered Ari Aster’s extended version of “Midsommar” this past Saturday.

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Warner Bros. Refusing to Release Animated Movie ‘Fixed'

August 9, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

A few years ago, Warners Bros greenlit an R-rated animated comedy from filmmaker Genndy Tartakovsky (“Hotel Transylvania”) called “Fixed,” about a dog’s wild last night before being neutered.

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Joaquin Phoenix Exits Todd Haynes' Next Film — Production Canceled [Update]

August 9, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The Playlist’s Rodrigo Perez is reporting that the ever unpredictable Joaquin Phoenix might have dropped out of Todd Haynes' gay detective movie at the last minute, leaving the cast and crew in chaos.

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‘It Ends With Us' Director Fought With Blake Lively Over Final Cut

August 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

There appears to be a rift between “It Ends With Us” star Blake Lively and her director/co-star “Justin Baldoni,” who hasn’t done much press for the film.

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Report: Apple is “Done" With Wide Theatrical Releases

August 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Yesterday, it was announced that Apple nixed the Sept. 20 wide release date for Jon Watts’ “Wolfs,” starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The film will now open only in select theaters before streaming on Apple TV.

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‘Blade' Currently in “Limbo," Not Listed on Marvel's 2025 Schedule

August 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Yesterday, in Disney CEO Bob Iger's Q3 earnings statement, the exec listed every 2025 Marvel project, except for one.

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‘The Day the Earth Blew Up' Acquired for Distribution by Ketchup!

August 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The film, originally greenlit for HBO Max in 2021, was supposed to be part of the content tax write-offs at Warner Bros, much like “Coyote v Acme” and “Batgirl.”

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Hunter Schafer Has “No F**king Idea" If ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Will Happen

August 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Here’s a shocker (and I’m being sarcastic here). Hunter Schafer is confused by reports that “Euphoria” will return. Schafer hasn’t gotten any scripts and hasn’t been told anything about a third season.

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Paul Schrader’s ‘Oh, Canada’ Acquired By Kino Lorber for U.S. December Release

August 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Finally, someone bought Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada.” It premiered in May at Cannes to mixed reviews and is set to screen next at TIFF and NYFF. A U.S. December release is being set up for the film.

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What Film Most Defined 1999?

August 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

No, 1999 is not being overhyped. It really was that great of a year. It signified the end of a certain type of cinema, and revealed a new kind, one that would shape the 21st century in ways we never could have imagined.

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Trailer for Jason Reitman's ‘Saturday Night' ...

August 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

So, here’s the trailer for Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night.” Based on what I’ve heard, it’s a film that will be compared to Inarritu’s “Birdman” — lots of long takes that exude constant tension.

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‘Borderlands': 0% on Rotten Tomatoes

August 8, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

The review embargo has lifted, and Eli Roth/Tim Miller’s “Borderlands” doesn’t have a single positive review to its name. As it stands, 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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‘Wolfs' Sequel is Officially Happening, Brad Pitt & George Clooney Set to Return

August 7, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

A few months back, I reported how Apple had already greenlit a sequel to Jon Watts’ “Wolfs,” starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. It’s now been made official.

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Confirmed: ‘Saturday Night' Premiering at TIFF

August 7, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night” will be headed to TIFF. Will it be a world premiere? I’m hearing Telluride wants to screen it too.

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‘Devil in the White City' is Still Happening — Martin Scorsese to Direct?

August 7, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Last week, Martin Scorsese hinted that he wanted to shoot a limited series and that, unlike his “Boardwalk Empire” and “Vinyl,” he’d want to direct every single episode.

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‘Presence’ Teaser: Steven Soderbergh’s Ghost Movie Sets January 2025 Release

August 7, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Neon bought “Presence” at Sundance, back in January. The reactions for Soderbergh’s 85-minute ghost story have been positive — it’s at 92% on Rotten Tomatoes (based on 38 reviews) and 80 on Metacritic.

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RUMOR: Paramount Destroyed 70mm IMAX Prints of Christopher Nolan's ‘Interstellar,' September Re-Release Now in Question [Updated]

August 7, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

According to rumors that have been picking up steam, Paramount actually destroyed its 70mm IMAX prints of Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar.” The September re-release is now in question.

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Trailer for Jeremy Saulnier's ‘Rebel Ridge'

August 7, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

It’s official, “Rebel Ridge” will be released on September 6. No theatrical launch or fall fests planned, this one is going straight to Netflix. We now have a trailer. It has shades of Carpenter’s “Assault on Precinct 13” all over it.

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Netflix Quietly Cancels Zack Snyder's ‘Army of the Dead’ Sequels & Animated Series

August 7, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Things are not going well for Zack Snyder over at Netflix. Here comes word that they’ve “quietly canceled” his planned “Army of the Dead” sequels and animated series.

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First Reactions to ‘Borderlands' are Bad

August 7, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Here comes intel that Tim Miller reshot around 60% of “Borderlands,” which is supposed to have been directed by Eli Roth. The film cost around $120M to produce and is set to open with around $15M this weekend.

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Pedro Almodovar's ‘The Room Next Door' Coming in December + First Poster

August 7, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

Pedro Almodovar’s “The Room Next Door,” starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, has set up a December release date. A gorgeous new poster has also been released and can be seen below.

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CONFIRMED: Sadie Soverall Exits Brady Corbet's ‘The Origin of the World' Mid-Shoot, Lily McInerny Steps In Lead Role

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Jemima Kirke and Alexi Wasser to Star in Woody Allen's Next Film

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Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘2000s, and ‘2010s. — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

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Critics Poll: ‘Citizen Kane' Named Best Film of the 1940s

The results are in, and according to critics, this decade filled with cinematic riches did not have a better film than Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” Nobody should be surprised by this result. “Citizen Kane” changed cinema forever.

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Critics Poll: ‘Vertigo’ Named Best Film of the 1950s, Over 120 Participants

It was a closer race than anticipated, but Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” has topped our best of the ’50s poll, besting Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s “Singin’ in the Rain” by just two votes.

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