The Tim Burton-directed, Michael Keaton starring “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” racked up $13M in Thursday previews. This is the second highest September opening, right behind the $13.5M of 2017’s “It.” Spurred by decent reviews (76% RT), “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” is set for an opening weekend of $100M+
Joaquin Phoenix Still Hasn’t Paid Up & Settled Money Owed to Todd Haynes' Producers
We all figured that, given Phoenix’s $25M paycheck on ‘Joker: Folie a Deux,’ he would gladly pay all the costs that resulted in his exit, said to be anywhere between $5-10$M.
Read more‘Nutcrackers' is Sadly Not David Gordon Green's Comeback Vehicle [TIFF]
I’ve landed at TIFF and had enough time to catch Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence” (excellent!), Nacho Vigalondo’s “Daniela Forever” (terrible!) and Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig."
Read moreJoaquin Phoenix Asked for Script Rewrites on ‘Joker: Folie a Deux"
It turns out that serial script saboteur Joaquin Phoenix was at it again during the film of “Joker: Folie a Deux.” Lady Gaga and Todd Phillips have confirmed this.
Read more‘Ocean's 14' with George Clooney and Brad Pitt; Edward Berger in Talks to Direct
Christopher Abbott in Talks for James Dean Role in ‘East of Eden' Netflix Remake
Zoe Kazan, who is Elia's granddaughter, is writing the script. The original film was Dean's first major screen role, and it was driven by his on-screen charisma.
Read moreNeon CEO Says He Would Have Turned ‘Hitman' Into an Oscar Contender
Neon CEO Tom Quinn says that last year he offered $10M, with a full theatrical run and Oscar campaigning, to acquire Richard Linklater's acclaimed “Hit Man."
Read more‘Nickel Boys' Trailer ...
The first reactions out of Telluride for RaMell Ross’ “Nickel Boys” claim that the 140-minute film has an “experimental” narrative and is even being described by some as “avant-garde.”
Read more‘Wicked’ Trailer ...
“Wicked: Part One” is an upcoming two-part musical directed by Jon M. Chu (“In the Heights,” “Crazy Rich Asians”) from a screenplay by Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz.
Read more‘April’: Potential Golden Lion Contender Screens at Venice
Yesterday’s press screening of Georgian writer/director Dea Kulumbegashvili’s “April” was met with a ton of walkouts, but those who stayed are firmly planted in the pro camp when it comes to this abortion drama.
Read moreFinally, A New ‘Megalopolis' Trailer is Released
Here we go again. Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” has a new trailer, and this time without any of the fabricated critics quotes. No “Coppola is a misunderstood artist” shtick.
Read moreKelly Reichardt Set to Direct ‘The Mastermind'
The filmmaker will helm “The Mastermind,” which is set to shoot in Ohio, between October 14 and November 22. Further details regarding the cast and plot are currently being kept under wraps.
Read moreFirst Look at The Wolfman in Leigh Whannell's ‘Wolfman'
Our first glimpse at the look of the monster was just revealed at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. I did not expect the wolfman in Leigh Whannell’s “Wolf Man” to look like a decrepit old man. A far cry from the look Lon Chaney had in the 1941 original. The 2010 version, designed by the great Rick Baker, although a terrible film, was even better.
Lee Daniels Admits He “Sold Out A Little Bit" By Making ‘The Deliverance' for Netflix
Daniels delves into the horror genre in "The Deliverance", which was met with terrible reviews, and has even resulted in a scene, featuring Glenn Close, going viral for all the wrong reasons.
Read moreNetflix Makes $20M+ Deal For Stephen Chbosky's ‘Nonnas;’ Vince Vaughn Film Pulled From TIFF Lineup
Netflix has won a heated bidding war for Stephen Chbosky’s “Nonnas," paying over $20M+ for worldwide rights, pulling it from the TIFF lineup and giving it a 2025 streaming date.
Read more‘Joker: Folie à Deux' PANNED at Venice
The review embargo has lifted, and critics are showing zero mercy for Todd Phillips’ “Joker: Folie à Deux.” It’s getting brutalized in reviews.
Read moreJeremy Saulnier's ‘Rebel Ridge' is A Hard-Hitting, and Visceral Comeback; Great Reviews
Surprise! The review embargo has lifted on Jeremy Saulnier’s “Rebel Ridge,” and it’s currently at 77 on Metacritic. Wonderful news for a film that absolutely deserves positive ink.
Read moreFirst Look: Ron Howard's ‘Eden' Starring Sydney Sweeney, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, and Jude Law,
Vanity Fair has first look images of Ron Howard’s survival thriller, “Eden,” which is set to world premiere at TIFF this weekend. Tamper your expectations for this one.
Read more‘The Apprentice’ Launches Kickstarter Campaign, Screening at TIFF
Ali Abassi’s “The Apprentice,” a movie about Donald Trump, just had its North American premiere at Telluride, and is now set to screen for press, as a late addition, at TIFF tomorrow evening.
Read moreTrailer for Mike Leigh's ‘Hard Truths'
A new Mike Leigh movie is always a cause for celebration. However, there’s some baggage that comes with his latest one, “Hard Truths,” which was rejected by Cannes and Venice.
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Today, “Dune: Part Three” tickets went on sale, this time non-premium formats were made available, and it was all accompanied by a brand-new teaser—and the footage is stunning.