Wilson makes sense in terms of gaming currently being a growth area for Disney, but he has practically no experience with film, television, and theme parks. This would be a risky hire on the part of the Mouse House.
Read moreLupita Nyong’o to Star in Christopher Nolan’s Latest Film
Nyong’o joins a cast that already included Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya. No plot details have been revealed about Nolan’s film, and THR reports that none of the rumors have “come close to nailing Nolan’s real idea.”
Read moreDaisy Ridley's Rey Set to Play Major Role in “Several" Star Wars Movies
She is the “key to the franchise’s next turn,” one source tells THR. “[Rey] is the most valuable cinematic asset, in some ways maybe the only one, Star Wars has right now.”
Read moreHBO Boss Says ‘Euphoria' Still Eyeing January 2025 Start; 8 Episodes
Guy Ritchie's ‘Wife & Dog' to Star Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike and Anthony Hopkins
Ritchie, who has directed five projects in the last four years, already has one film in the can (“In the Grey”) set for January 2025 release, and now has two films lined up to shoot next year. When will it stop? As long as Hollywood allows it to happen ..
Read moreCameraimage Boss' Op-ed on Women Cinematographers Sparks “Misogynistic” Backlash
What Żydowicz seems to be saying is that, of course, it is important to progress and have inclusion in the industry, but it should never be done in forced-upon fashion. Progression happens in baby steps, not by painstakingly revving up the quotas, sacrificing quality in the process.
Read more‘Bridget Jones 4' Set to Be Renée Zellweger's First Film Since ‘Judy' Oscar Win [Trailer]
How many other actors have had a long span between winning an Oscar and appearing in their next film? Not many. Renée Zellweger seems to be one of the very few exceptions.
Read morePixar's ‘Cars 4' to Be Announced at D23 Brazil
D23 Brazil has accidentally let the cat out of the bag, and revealed that Pixar will be announcing “Cars 4” in the coming days. The ‘Cars’ franchise has considerably diminished in quality over the years — “Cars 2” might be the worst Pixar movie ever released and “Cars 3” isn’t too far behind.
Read moreZendaya's Role in Christopher Nolan's Next Film is A “Cameo"
It looks as though Zendaya’s role in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film is said to be “just a few minutes” long. “A little more than a cameo.” However, her romantic partner, Tom Holland is said to have a much juicier role in the film which starts production in early 2025.
Read moreUPDATE: Julius Onah & ‘Captain America: Brave New World'
“He’s in over his head,” one source tells me. Onah will keep his directing credit on ‘Brave New World,’ and he’s being “a good sport about it,” but he’s certainly “not calling the shots” on the movie, which has been plagued by reshoots and a ballooning budget.
Read moreGlen Powell to Replace Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible' Franchise?
Tom Cruise wants Glen Powell, whom he took under his wing on the set of “Top Gun: Maverick,” to replace him in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise and steer the ship forward.
Read moreDenzel Washington to Star in ‘Black Panther 3'
Marvel has not officially confirmed that a third ‘Black Panther’ movie is in the works, but Denzel Washington has let the cat out of the bag, and given us first details on plans for a new instalment.
Read moreDuke Johnson's ‘The Actor' is Still in Post-Production — Shot in Early 2023
I was wondering what was going on with Duke Johnson’s “The Actor,” starring Andre Holland, which, again, did not show up at any of the fall fests this year. Neon has not given a release date for the film either, which wrapped production way back in April 2023.
Read more‘Juror #2' Has So Far Made $10M Overseas
“Juror #2” is currently triumphing in France, with strong reviews and over 600,000 tickets sold. In Spain and the U.K. it’s exceeding expectations. In fact, overseas receipts for Eastwood’s film, from only six selected markets, have crossed the $10M mark.
Read moreJim Jarmusch's ‘Father, Mother, Sister, Brother’ to Premiere at Cannes
In November 2023, filming quietly began on Jim Jarmusch’s “Father, Mother, Sister, Brother.” The cast includes Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Adam Driver, Tom Waits, Charlotte Rampling and Mayim Bialik.
Read moreHiro Murai Set To Direct A24 Samurai Film ‘Bushido’
Murai previously directed most episodes of FX’s acclaimed “Atlanta.” He’s long been looking for the right script to make his feature length debut, and seems to have finally found it in “Bushido.”
Read moreDwayne Johnson Admits He's Late to Sets, Pees in Bottles — But Reports Are “Ridiculous”
In a GQ interview, Johnson is now calling The Wrap’s report “crazy” and “ridiculous,” but not without the actor actually confirming that he shows up late to sets and does in fact pee in water bottles: “Yeah. That happens…I’ve said a thousand times: ‘Hey, I’m here. Come and ask me. And I’ll tell you the truth.’”
Read more‘The Batman: Part II': Colin Farrell's Penguin Will Appear in “5 or 6 Scenes"
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.
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