“Moana 2” is currently lighting up the box-office, having already amassed $600M worldwide. However, what’s most interesting about “Moana 2” is that it was originally developed, and almost practically shot, as a Disney+ series before being reworked as a film.

Games Radar just named Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part II,” and with that comes an interview with the celebrated filmmaker, one in which he looks back on the year in film with much fondness.

Back in January, director David Ayer had all but given up on his director’s cut of “Suicide Squad” ever getting released (“I’m done with DC.”) We thought this was the end of Ayer’s relentless push to get his original vision of the film released.

An interesting schedule reshuffling has occurred at Warner Bros. The studio decided to delay David Robert Mitchell’s “Flowervale Street” to a March 13, 2026 date. Obviously, no reasons were given for the delay.

“The Seed of the Sacred Fig” director Mohammad Rasoulof has revealed details of his next film, and he’s following in Bong Joon Ho’s footsteps by making an animated film.

The way things are going, Bong Joon Ho’s first animated film will be released before his much-delayed “Mickey 17.” Of course, I’m half kidding here, but there are now reports that the animated feature is making significant progress as it’s already “halfway done.”

Mann additionally stated that after “Heat 2,” he wants to direct his long-gestating film about the 1968 Battle of Hué, one of the bloodiest chapters of the Vietnam War in which the forces of South Vietnam and U.S troops recaptured the city of Hué over one month of brutal urban fighting.

“Emilia Perez” led the way with 10 nominations, “The Brutalist” followed suit with 7 nods, and “Conclave” had the third most with six. “Anora” and “The Substance” earned five each.

Multiple studios —including Disney & Universal — are warning IMAX not to dish out any screens to Netflix for ‘Narnia.’ Exhibitors aren’t on board either with the plan. It sounds like Netflix/Gerwig will not be getting a theatrical rollout after all.

Timothée Chalamet has just been named Best Actor by the Boston Society of Film Critics for his remarkable turn in James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown.” An unexpected surprise as many believed Adrian Brody (“The Brutalist”) had this one in the bag.

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (NYFCC), one of the more prestigious critics groups in the country, are currently announcing their 2024 winners. The Best Picture winners this decade have been “Small Axe,” “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” Tár and “The Zone of Interest.”

Today we learned that “The Gorge,” which stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, is going straight to Apple TV+ on February 14. A trailer was also revealed for the sci-fi film

Adam Wingard’s “Face/Off 2” is apparently happening. John Travolta and Nicolas Cage are set to return in their respective roles. Is this a good idea? We’re not entirely sure.

Despite many warning doom for Emilia Perez’ Oscar chances, I can't say I was really surprised by its European Film Awards triumph. There are still fervent supporters of Audiard’s eccentric musical, and it will certainly be a passionate vote for many this awards season.

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross recently collaborated with Luca Guadagnino on two of the very best scores of 2024: “Challengers” and “Queer.” They’re not done, more is coming.

How about micro-budgeted indies? The ones made for under $1M. I know, I’m pushing it, but these are the real indies. Imagine making something so compelling and technically impressive with just a six-figure budget. It’s happened. Not a lot.

Spielberg is set to direct an adaptation of "Old Man’s War" based on John Scalzi’s bestselling sci-fi series. The film is currently in development, and since this is not up next for Spielberg, there’s obviously no word yet on casting.

Despite Collider’s piece being titled “Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ Heads Back to Atlanta For Reshoots .. Again,” the outlet wants to let us know that this might not spell doom for the film as it could very well be just for pickup shots, an entirely standard procedure for such a large-scaled movie.

Here’s another hot package which is being shopped around to many studios, one which is set to be Joseph Gordon Levitt’s sophomore effort as a director, coming over 10 years after the release of “Don Jon.”

James Mangold admits being “hurt” by the reception ‘Dial of Destiny’ received, and that it might have had to do with audience reluctance to watch an 81-year-old Harrison Ford reprise the role.