The Disney animated sequel currently has a 57 Metacritic, and 70% on Rotten Tomatoes. I walked out of the film halfway through, so you won’t be getting a reaction out of me. I’m not a fan of the 2016 original either — which did garner strong reviews and has a very loyal fanbase.
Read moreJim Abrahams, Director of ‘Airplane' and ‘Hot Shots,' Has Passed Away
‘Wicked' Earns Record-Breaking $16M Monday; Moana 2' Eyeing $120M Opening
Yesterday, “Wicked” earned $16M, the biggest box office Monday ever for November. Its totals could be sitting at $250M by Sunday evening. The film is a behemoth and driving ticket sales via Univeral’s brilliant marketing and strong word of mouth.
Read moreMixed Reactions to ‘A Complete Unknown'
Compared to the hyperbolic first reactions, I’m seeing here a lot more mixed takes on the film. The film is set to hit theaters on December 25, and stars Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan.
Read more‘Slumdog Millionaire' Sequel in the Works ...
Who wants a “Slumdog Millionaire” sequel? Absolutely nobody. Bridge7, a production company founded by former Netflix executive Swati Shetty and former CAA agent Grant Kessman, has acquired sequel and TV rights to the 2008 Oscar-winning movie.
Read moreRolling Stone's 99 Best Films of 1999 — ‘American Beauty' #87
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Magnolia” tops the list. You have many of the usual suspects in the top 10: “The Matrix” (#2), “Being John Malkovich” (#3), “The Insider” (#4), “Election” (#7), “The Straight Story” (#8), “Fight Club” (#9).
Read moreCharlize Theron Joins Christopher Nolan's Next Film
It’s Charlize Theron’s turn to join the cast of Nolan’s ultra secretive film. The ensemble, so far, includes Theron, Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, and Lupita Nyong’o.
Read moreMarvel Calls For More Reshoots on ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ After Failed Test Screening
A report has a third test screenings having taken place for ‘Brave New World,’ and once again the reaction wasn’t what Marvel had hoped for. More changes are being done on the film.
Read more‘Nosferatu' Review Embargo Lifts on December 2
Just a quick word on the review embargo for Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu,” which a few readers have been asking me about. You won’t have to wait long as reviews are set to pop up next week, on December 2. Expect some very positive ink for this one.
Ang Lee Feels Lost With Cinema: “I Haven't Made a Film in Six Years."
“I haven’t made a movie for six years, and I don’t know where to start again,” Lee said in a reflective tone. “Cinema needs a drastic change. If we continue down the same path, it will be a dead end. We need something that will make audiences marvel again.”
Read more‘Kraven the Hunter': J.C. Chandor Says “Please Give Our Film A Chance"
Elizabeth Olsen Says Todd Solondz Doesn't Have Financing Needed To Make ‘Love Child’
It turns out that Solondz was all prepared to board a plane and shoot it in Spain, just a mere “weeks away,” and then “the plan collapsed.” The clearly frustrated filmmaker told The New Yorker that if he doesn’t get to make “Love Child” then he will “never make another movie” again.
Read moreBen Stiller Says No Way ‘Tropic Thunder' Gets Made Today: “Edgier Comedy is Just Harder to Do"
Paul Verhoeven's ‘Young Sinner' Still Looking for Financing [Updated]
Of all the upcoming projects I’ve kept an eye on, one of the most anticipated has to be Paul Verhoeven’s “Young Sinner” which would be the Dutch filmmaker’s first American film in 25 years.
Read moreLeos Carax's Next Film, Starring Lea Seydoux & Adam Driver, Prepping Up Shoot in 2025
I had previously reported that Carax’s next film would star Léa Seydoux and Adam Driver. No plot details were given. A 2025 shoot is now being prepped up for the film which is set to be Carax’s most expensive production ever.
Read moreDenzel Washington Admits Many of His ‘90s Movies were Paycheck Gigs
Box-Office: ‘Wicked' $112M Opening, ‘Gladiator II' $55M
“Wicked” is #1 at the box office, but it did not necessarily hit originally projected numbers. The musical is now expected to deliver a $112M opening weekend. It did pick up $50M internationally, so that helps. Meanwhile, “Gladiator II” (#2) arrived with $55M in receipts for its opening weekend, its current totals are at $222M worldwide.
Oscars: ‘Anora' & ‘Conclave' Still the Frontrunners; THR Says ‘September 5' A “Lock" for Best Picture
It’s Thanksgiving and all the films that are potential Best Picture contenders have screened for AMPAS, guild, and select press. Granted, we’re still not entirely sure who the winner will be, that’s still very much up for grabs, but the pretenders are starting to reveal themselves.
Read moreDenzel Washington Bewildered That Ridley Scott Hasn't Won an Oscar: “Doesn't Even Make Sense"
Will Scott’s 29th film, “Gladiator II,” potentially be the one that finally wins him that elusive golden statuette? By the looks of it, probably not, audiences and critics are severely split on it — he’s going to have to likely wait another year.
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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.