With the series now having ended, Colin Farrell reveals he’s signed on to play the Penguin in three ‘The Batman’ movies. The plan is for him to appear in “five or six scenes” in “The Batman: Part II,” which is set to be shot in early 2025 (via THR).
Marvel Boss “Committed" to ‘Blade'
‘Mission: Impossible 8' Finally Has A Trailer
It’s called “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,” Yes, ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ has been given a title, and a first trailer. The film will be released in theaters on May 23, 2025.
Read moreReview Embargo Lifts on ‘Gladiator II'; Paul Mescal is Severely Miscast — 67 on Metacritic
I was disappointed by Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” A large part of my disdain resides in Paul Mescal’s performance as Lucius, he’s miscast, and doesn’t seem to have the muscular charisma needed to lead this big film.
Read moreRidley Scott Calls ‘Saltburn' the “Best Film I've Seen This Year"
“Saltburn” lead, Barry Keoghan, was supposed to be part of Scott’s “Gladiator II,” but according to the filmmaker, Keoghan “got locked into” “Saltburn,” and couldn’t commit. That’s not what Jeff Sneider has been hearing, writing that Keoghan was outright fired from the film.
Read more‘Wicked' Dolls Pulled Over Porn Misprint
“Wicked” is being marketed as a “family film,” so any connection to porn is not something Universal is looking for. The film has been screening to positive reactions these last few weeks, and is even being touted as an Oscar contender.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Venom: The Last Dance' Stays #1 For Third Straight Weekend
The third and final entry in the ‘Venom’ franchise pulled in an estimated $16M in its third weekend – bringing its domestic total to $115M. However, its $400M worldwide total is further proof how popular this movie really is overseas, especially in China where it has become a cultural success.
Read moreCRITICS POLL: ‘Oppenheimer' Named Best Film of the 2020's, So Far
Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” was the winner, appearing in close to 1/5 of the lists submitted — Nolan’s film beat out Todd Field’s “TÁR” (#2) by two votes and The Daniels’ “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (#3) by three votes.
Read more‘Joker 2’ Actor Claims People on Set Said “This Is Going to Bomb"
D23 Unveils ‘Captain America: Brave New World' & ‘Thunderbolts' Trailers
After the painful experience of having to watch both of these trailers, I wouldn’t be one bit surprised if they up bombing hard next year. There’s no exciting lure to them, it all feels bland and familiar. Who seriously wants to watch this crap?
Read morePaul King Confirms ‘Wonka 2' is Happening
‘Sisu 2’ Has Already Been Shot
Jalmari Helander is back to direct. Jorma Tommila is reprising his lead role as the indestructible Aatami. No plot details have been revealed at this time. It should also be noted that, unlike the first film, “Sisu 2” was not shot in Finland.
Read moreDenis Villeneuve Responds to Quentin Tarantino's ‘Dune' Criticism: “It's Not a Remake"
Villeneuve recently took part in a Q&A at Concordia University’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema in Montreal where he had a simple response to Tarantino’s refusal to watch ‘Dune.’
Read more‘Euphoria' Season 3 “Dead" at HBO
Christopher Nolan's Next Film to Star Anne Hathaway & Zendaya
Ridley Scott Set to Direct ‘The Dog Stars,' Paul Mescal Set to Star — ‘Bee Gees' Delayed
Paul Mescal is reportedly in talks to star in “The Dog Stars,” Scott’s upcoming adaptation of Peter Heller’s acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel. Mescal is being eyed for the role of Hig, a widowed pilot and one of the few survivors in a world devastated by a global pandemic.
Read moreClint Eastwood Had “Health Issues" Filming ‘Juror #2,' Delaying Production
A24's ‘Heretic' Earns $1.2M in Thursday Previews
These numbers are no doubt spurred by the strong reviews the film’s been getting (95% Rotten Tomatoes/71 Metacritic). I haven’t reviewed it, but I will say that “Heretic” is a good film that sadly falls apart in the last 20 minutes.
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