Badly hurt by negative ink, Robert Zemeckis’ “Here,” which is playing in 2500+ screens, is off to a very bad start at the box-office. The film, starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, only earned $475K on Thursday, and now projections have it set for a $4M opening weekend. It might even finish outside the top 5 by Sunday evening. The budget was $50M-$60M.
Plot Details for Julia Ducournau's ‘Alpha'
Eddie Murphy Set to Star in Bill Condon's George Clinton Biopic
Still untitled, and with casting currently underway, Condon’s biopic will tackle the story of Clinton, a pioneer of funk, and his founding of the seminal band Parliament-Funkadelic.
Read moreDisney Refusing To Make ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit' Sequel Because of Jessica Rabbit
Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, ‘Roger Rabbit’ director Robert Zemeckis confirms that a screenplay is indeed ready to go, but that Disney is too scared to touch it because of the way it depicts the famously busty Jessica Rabbit.
Read moreRidley Scott Says A Mystery Sci-Fi Film is Up Next For Him
We can add another project to Ridley Scott’s upcoming slate of films in development, but this one might actually be shot very soon, and it would bring him back to very familiar territory.
Read moreTarsem to Direct ‘The Journeyman' — Starring Dev Patel
Tarsem, director of “The Cell” and “The Fall,” still hasn’t found distribution for his 2023-premiered film “Dear Jassi,” which premiered at TIFF to strong reviews. He hasn’t let the current limbo status of that film slow him down as he’s already hopped onboard his next project.
Read more‘Godzilla Minus One' Director Set to Return For Sequel
If you’re a fan of ‘Minus One,’ there’s some very good news. I’m looking at a grid right now that has Takashi Yamazaki set to direct the next Godzilla movie, set in Japan, and potentially starting production in late 2025.
Read moreWarner Bros. Developing ‘Game of Thrones' Movie
Warner Bros. is developing at least one film set in George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy universe, “Game of Thrones,” THR has learned. No filmmaker, cast or writer is yet attached. More to come …
The 20 Greatest Horror Movies …
Do you like scary movies? Of course you do. Halloween is a upon us, and since a lot of horror lists are popping online, it’s time for some recommendations, both from myself and our readers.
Read morePatty Jenkins Set to Direct Live-Action Lego Movie
Jenkins’ Lego film is based on a script she wrote with former DC Entertainment President Geoff Johns (“Wonder Woman 1984”). Plot and casting details are currently being kept under wraps. It does look as though this will be Jenkins’ next film. She’s only directed three features in 20+ years.
Read more‘Cliffhanger' Sequel Drops Stallone! Lily James to Star in Lead Role
Netflix & 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.
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This is all Rothman’s idea, by the way. He’s going to pour millions into this campaign because he believes “Brand New Day” is a great movie.