We also have our first look at “Freakier Friday” (above) which is the sequel to 2003’s “Freaky Friday.” Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are set to return in their respective mother/daughter roles for the sequel.
Read moreRebecca Zlotowski’s Next Film to Star Jodie Foster & Daniel Auteil
Christopher Nolan Didn't Even Consider Warner Bros For His Next Film
Warner Bros co-chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy weren’t even allowed allowed to read the script for Nolan’s next movie. Only Universal’s Donna Langley was given the honor of going through the pages. It turns out, Nolan didn’t even consider Warner Bros.
Read more‘Terrifier 3' Nabs $3M in Thursday Previews [Updated]
A few days ago, I wrote having heard that “Terrifier 3” might open as high as $20M this coming weekend. Many didn’t believe it. I’m sticking with that figure, especially after having seen last night’s numbers.
Read moreWoody Allen's Italy-Set Film Cancels Fall Shoot
I’ve been tracking this project for the past few months, and it looks like it might have been shelved, unless some good samaritan comes in to rescue it. The reason I was given had to do with lack of financing — they just don’t have the money. A real shame.
Read moreNetflix Trying to Acquire Emerald Fennell's ‘Wuthering Heights' for $150M
According to Puck’s Matt Belloni, a bidding war has been sparked to acquire Fennell’s film. It’s gotten to the point where Netflix is now offering $150M to snatch up “Wuthering Heights.” There’s just one problem: Fennell and Robbie want a theatrical rollout.
Read moreGreta Gerwig's ‘Narnia' Eyeing January 2025 Shoot
Just a quick note on Greta Gerwig’s ‘Chronicles of Narnia,’ which is eyeing a January 31, 2025 shoot. Not just that, but a recent Production List posting has it as dubbed a “series.” This is news to me. It could be an error.
Read moreCritics Poll: ‘The Dark Knight’ Voted Christopher Nolan’s Best Film
UPDATED: More lists were added. I decided to count around 20 late submissions. Not much has changed except that “The Prestige” falls from third to fourth place.
Read moreLewis Pullman Wants to Replace Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Haynes’ Gay Romance
Surprise: ‘Wicked' Earns Second Best Ticket Presales of 2024
It turns out that ‘Wicked,’ which had tickets go on sale earlier in the week, has nabbed the second best first-day ticket presales of 2024 on Fandango. That is the best possible news for Universal who have been marketing this movie like crazy.
Read moreMaren Ade (‘Toni Erdmann') Finally Set to Direct Her Next Film
We’re hearing word that Ade is working on “Zauberwort” (“Magic Word”), a long awaited film— her first one since 2016’s “Toni Erdmann,” with plans to shoot in 2026. There’s currently no casting or plot details for “Zauberwort."
Read moreKevin Costner Sets Up First Post- ‘Horizon' Acting Gig
While the latest rumors have Kevin Costner nearing bankruptcy because of his failed ‘Horizon’ gamble, the actor has signed up to his first film role since shooting his $100M western.
Read more‘Spider-Man 4’ Shoots in May — Andrew Garfield Hints at Potential Return
Trailer for Justin Kurzel's ‘The Order'
Enter, “The Order,” starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult. The film, which I saw at TIFF, is an old-school investigative thriller. It’s directed with classicist flair by Kurzel. Tamper your expectations and you'll be semi-entertained by this one.
Read moreFrancis Ford Coppola Preparing the Final Film of His Career: “The Last One Will Be Immense"
I love Francis Ford Coppola’s persistence. He’s going to probably lose well over $100M on his “Megalopolis” gamble and yet he’s saying he has two more films he wants to make before he can safely say he’s retired — both he wants to finance himself.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Terrifier 3' Aims For #1; ‘Folie à Deux' Predicted 70% Drop
Rumor: Christopher Nolan's Next Film is Horror?
Here’s a rumor. Beyond the Trailer’s Grace Randolph says she’s hearing that Nolan’s new film is more “genre-y” than his previous ones, and then seemingly mentions that it might actually be a horror movie. If that’s the case, then I’m certainly intrigued.
Read more‘Mickey 17' Poster ...
I rarely write about movie posters, unless they’re either god awful or so good that attention must be paid to them. The one just released for Bong Joon-ho’s “Mickey 17” falls into the latter category — it’s groovy.
Read moreRoger Stone Praises Jeremy Strong's Roy Cohn in ‘The Apprentice'
Stone went on his X account to sing the praises of Jeremy Strong’s performance as Roy Cohn in “The Apprentice,” and I agree with Mr. Stone on that, it’s an Oscar-worthy performance.
Read more‘Blitz' Reviews Are Mixed-To-Positive: “Overly Clichéd" and “Shockingly Conventional" [Updated]
Early reactions are okay, with a few glowing exceptions, for Steve McQueen’s “Blitz.” Is this the most poorly reviewed film of McQueen's career? It's starting to look like it, but it still sounds like a decent effort.
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