Stallone is no longer set to star in the film, which is now being referred to as a “reboot.” THR is calling it “a creative overhaul” and that Lily James will now be taking on the lead role. Pierce Brosnan will co-star and Jaume Collet-Serra (“Non-Stop”) will direct.
Read moreNetflix & IMAX in Talks to Release Greta Gerwig's ‘Narnia' Over Thanksgiving 2026
Quentin Tarantino Refuses to Watch Villeneuve's ‘Dune' Movies
Ridley Scott Developing A Battle of Britain Film, and Six Other Projects
Christopher Nolan to Shoot Next Film on “Never-Before-Used IMAX Equipment"
Nolan utilizing next-gen IMAX film cameras comes after year-long rumors that the cameras would be fully operational by the end of 2024. Principal photography on Nolan’s film, which still has no plot details, is set to commence in early 2025.
Read moreAlejandro Gonzalez Iñàrritu's ‘Judy'???
Here’s a production grid for Alejandro Gonzalez Iñàrritu's latest, and it’s called … “Judy”??? That’s unusual. It could be a working title. Given that, a little less than six years ago, Renee Zelwegger won an Oscar for a film called “Judy,” maybe they’ll change the title.
Read more‘Dredd' Sequel is Definitely Not Happening
Derek Cianfrance's ‘Roofman' Sets October, 3, 2025 Release Date
It looks like Derek Cianfrance’s “Roofman,” which is currently filming in the midwest, will be premiering at one of the fall fests next year. Miramax has set up the film for an October 3, 2025 release date — that’s right in the middle of next year’s awards season.
Read moreLOL: First ‘Wicked' Reactions Call it “A Masterpiece” — Ariana Grande an Oscar Contender
Gosh, the influencers are back, but it’s not just them, it’s also actual journalists (many of them non-critics) who are chiming in with early raves for “Wicked.” All I can say is, move over “September 5,” you have some competition!
Read more‘Moana 2' Scores Record First-Day Presales — Tracking at $150M Opening
The biggest box office juggernaut of 2024 might not have been released yet. Yes, the winds of success are circling around “Moana 2” and absolutely nobody should be surprised by this.
Read moreBilly Zane is Spitting Image of Marlon Brando in Upcoming Biopic
I’m not saying that the upcoming “Waltzing With Brando,” still searching for a buyer, will be a good film, but it’s certainly off to a good start in terms of casting the right actor to play Marlon Brando.
Read moreClint Eastwood's ‘Juror #2' Continues to Get Strong Reviews — 94% on Rotten Tomatoes
The reviews continue to be strong for “Juror #2.” It currently has a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic. Will there be any pushback within Warner Bros in regards to the tepid rollout it’s getting?
Read moreLionsgate/Universal Expect Michael Jackson Biopic to Get “Multi-Billion Dollar Box-Office"
A Chinese press release has Universal/Lionsgate confirming that the film will be getting a huge marketing campaign with unprecedented promotion and investments as they expect a box office that exceeds the $2B mark worldwide
Read moreDavid Mamet-Scripted ‘Assassination' to Star Al Pacino, Jessica Chastain, Bryan Cranston and Brendan Fraser
“Assassination” is a drama about how notorious Chicago mobster Sam Giancana arranged the assassination of President John F. Kennedy as revenge for trying to bring down organized crime, this after the mob helped put JFK in the White House.
Read moreGothams: It's ‘Anora' vs ‘Nickel Boys'
It looks like this year’s Gothams will be a two-way race for Best Feature between “Anora,” (four nominations) and “Nickel Boys” (three nominations). Meanwhile “I Saw the TV Glow” earned three nods, but wasn’t nominated for Best Feature.
Read morePaul Mescal & Ridley Scott Have “Plans to Make More Movies Outside Of Gladiator"
In the latest issue of Film Hounds, Mescal tells the magazine that “Ridley and I have plans to make more movies together outside of “Gladiator.” What those movies are, we don’t know. To be honest, it could be any of the SIX projects Scott currently has in development.
Read moreTerri Garr, Star of ‘Young Frankenstein' and ‘Tootsie,' Dies at 79
Teri Garr, so good in Sydney Pollack’s Tootsie, Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” and Steven Spielberg’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” died Tuesday. She was 79. Her long battle with MS has ended. Very sad news. Some of her other notable credits include “After Hours,” “The Conversation,” and “The Black Stallion.” I’ll be taking out my copy of “Tootsie” from the shelf tonight in her honor.
Wayans Brothers' ‘Scary Movie 6' in the Works ...
A ‘Scary Movie’ reboot had been previously announced at CinemaCon, with Paramount and Miramax onboard, but the last thing we expected was for the original architects of the satirical franchise to return for this project.
Read moreQuentin Tarantino Praises ‘Joker: Folie à Deux' and Says Joaquin Phoenix Delivers “One of the Best Performances I’ve Ever Seen in My Life"
Yes, you can count Quentin Tarantino as a ‘Folie à Deux’ megafan. In fact, he praises Joaquin Phoenix for giving an all-timer performance and Todd Phillips for trolling the audience into thinking they were going to watch an entirely different film.
Read moreArmie Hammer Starting His Own “Hammertime" Podcast
Down and out actor Armie Hammer has decided to launch his own podcast, which is gloriously called “The Armie Hammertime Podcast.” This will give Hammer an outlet to tell his side of the story and push back on the “cannibal” accusations.
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