I’m now hearing there was never a plan to cancel “Blade.” The project “is still a major priority” for Marvel boss Kevin Feige. A tentative November 1st production start date has been set up many months ago. As of today, there’s still no indication they’ve canceled that date.
Read more‘The Life of Chuck' Acquired by Neon — Sets Summer 2025 Release Date
Maika Monroe to Star in ‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle' Remake
Maika Monroe (“Longlegs,” “It Follows”) has signed on to 20th Century Studios’ remake of “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.” Michelle Garza Cervera is set to direct the film. The screenplay was written by Micah Bloomberg
Read morePoster for Harmony Korine's ‘Baby Invasion'
Much like last year’s “Aggro Dr1ft,” Harmony Korine landed another one of his EDGLRD movies in an out-of-competition midnight slot at Venice, and the reactions out of the premiere were again polarizing.
Read moreKristen Stewart & Josh O'Connor Drop Out of Karim Aïnouz’s ‘Rosebushpruning’
Karim Aïnouz’s “Rosebushpruning,” his second English-language project, has lost two key actors: Kristen Stewart and Josh O’Connor. They’ve been replaced by Riley Keough and Callum Turner. Downgrade?
Read more‘Ballerina': Troubled ‘John Wick' Spinoff Now Has A Trailer ...
What’s the Best Four-Film Run by a Director?
Here’s a thinker via The Ringer. With the release of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis,” people are inevitably pointing out his four-film run between 1972-1979 which consisted of four stone-cold masterpieces.
Read more‘Maria’ Trailer: Angelina Jolie Sings as Iconic Opera Singer Maria Callas
James Cameron Defends ‘Terminator: Dark Fate': “We Made A Legit Sequel"
‘Blitz' Skipping All Fests Until London Was “Steve McQueen's Choice"
Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men podcast has a “credible source” saying that the decision to premiere at London was “Steve McQueen’s choice.” The filmmaker wanted to premiere his film, which tackles Londoners during WWII, in London. Fair enough.
Read moreMel Gibson Isn't Sure If He'll Direct ‘Passion of The Christ 2' or ‘Lethal Weapon 5' First
Gibson is now confirming that he actually has two projects as possibilities for his next film: ‘Resurrection’ and ‘Lethal Weapon 5.’ Which comes first? Gibson isn’t sure, but he’s hinting at a very busy 2025.
Read moreAng Lee's ‘Bruce Lee' to Shoot in Early 2025
Ang Lee’s next film is a Bruce Lee biopic starring his own son, Mason, in the lead role. I’m hearing the script is done and a production start in early 2025 is being eyed for the film.
Read moreDisney's Oscar Push for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine' Includes Hugh Jackman for Supporting Actor
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is one of the biggest films of the year, having already earned over $1.3B worldwide, but Disney isn’t fully satisfied with the receipts. They now want Oscars.
Read more‘Nosferatu' Trailer Next Week
Back in June, a teaser for Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” was released. I’m now being told we’re getting a full-length trailer — 2 minutes 30 seconds in length — next week. Earlier in the month, “Nosferatu” privately screened in Leipzig, but no reactions have leaked out so far. The film is set to hit theaters on December 25.
James Wan Set to Produce ‘Robocop' Series for Amazon/MGM
There is no need for this. I would rather have Neil Blomkamp’s “Robocop Returns”? Blomkamp’s sequel, greenlit in 2018, was meant to bring back Peter Weller in the titular role. MGM ended up scrapping the entire project a year later.
Read morePedro Almodóvar Says Cormac McCarthy's ‘The Counselor' Script Was “Really Weak"
Spike Lee: ‘Highest 2 Lowest' is A “Reinterpretation — NOT A Remake" of Kurosawa Classic
The film, which has already been shot, is supposedly being set up for Spring 2025 release, at least according to Lee (via The Montreal Gazette). The filmmaker adds that it's not a remake, but rather a “reinterpretation” of Kurosawa’s crime thriller.
Read more‘Hellboy 4' Sent Straight to Digital on October 8
Just a brief note on Ketchup Entertainment’s “Hellboy: The Crooked Man,” a reboot of the franchise initially started by Guillermo del Toro. The film has now set up a straight to digital release on October 8. Brian Taylor (Crank, Mom and Dad) directs and Jack Kesy (“12 Strong”) takes over the role made famous by Ron Perlman.
Backlash Over Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Casting Of Jacob Elordi As “Dark-Skinned” Heathcliff
Some reported backlash has occurred over Elordi’s casting as Heathcliff. The character’s ethnicity is ambiguous in Brontë’s 1847 novel, with “some consensus” that his description as a “dark-skinned gipsy” likely meant that he was not white.
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