Highlights include the world premieres of Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon,” Radu Jude’s “Continental ’25,” Hong Sangsoo’s “What Does that Nature Say to You,” Michel Franco’s “Dreams,” and Lucile Hadžihalilović’s “The Ice Tower.”
Read moreChristopher McQuarrie Says $400M ‘Mission: Impossible 8' Almost Gave Someone A Heart Attack
I can already tell there’s going to be some desperately hyperbolic marketing when it comes to this movie. I don’t think Tom Cruise can afford to have yet another ‘Mission: Impossible’ underperform at the box office. There’s a lot riding here.
Read moreLaura Dern’s Tribute to David Lynch
Laura Dern shared a touching birthday message on Instagram to her lifelong collaborator David Lynch, who would have turned 79 today.
Read moreFirst Image: Park Chan-Wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ Wraps Filming
Park Chan-wook ‘s next film, “No Other Choice,” is a loose remake of Costa-Gavras’ “The Ax,” which Park has been trying to make for nearly two decades.
Read moreRichard Linklater’s ‘Blue Moon’ to World Premiere at Berlin Film Festival
The main title you should look out for is Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon” which is set to screen in competition on February 18 at the Berlinale. This will be Linklater’s first time back at the festival since 2014’s “Boyhood.”
Read moreBrady Corbet Issues Statement on AI Use in ‘The Brutalist'
‘Beyond the Spider-Verse' Still Hasn't Started Voice Recording
Ethan Coen's ‘Honey Don't' Releases in May
Andrea Arnold's Next Film is ScarJo-Starring ‘Featherwood'
‘Nickel Boys' Bombs in Theaters
Paul Thomas Anderson's ‘Baktan Cross' Test Screening This Week; 3 Hour Runtime
A test screening is set to take place this coming week for Paul Thomas Anderson’s “The Battle of Baktan Cross.” I won’t mention which city and on which day, but the invite that was sent out mentioned that the film clocks in at 3 hours. Maybe we’ll finally get to learn more about PTA’s latest in the coming days.
Controversy: ‘The Brutalist' Used A.I. on Adrien Brody
I gave this story 24 hours to see if it would amount to anything. Since I’m now writing about it, that means the controversy hasn’t subsided. This seems to be a big deal, and if you agree with certain corners of social media, could cost “The Brutalist” some Oscars.
Read more‘Wolf Man’ C- CinemaScore; Weak $10M Opening
Tough break for Leigh Whannell’s “Wolf Man” — audiences seem to hate the movie. That brutal C- CinemaScore sticks out like a sore thumb.
Read moreOscar Voters: ‘Juror #2’ Deserve A Best Picture Nom; ‘Brutalist’ Too Long To Watch
Much has been made about how Warner Bros tried to bury Clint Eastwood’s “Juror #2” by giving it a tepid 30 screen theatrical rollout back in October. Despite all that, it found an audience, and then went on top the VOD and Max charts.
Read moreJames Cameron Confirms ‘Avatar 3’ Will Be 3+ Hours
“Avatar: The Way of Water” was already a hefty 192 minutes, but James Cameron is now telling Empire Magazine to expect around the same runtime for the threequel (‘Fire and Ash’).
Read moreNetflix CEO says David Lynch Was Working On A Limited Series That “Would Have Been His Last Project”
David Lynch was in the middle of creating a new limited series for Netflix when he passed away, according to Ted Sarandos
Read moreNetflix Plans to Theatrically Release More Movies
An IndieWire source says Netflix has already called IMAX about theatrically releasing “other films.” There’s very little doubt other top Netflix talent will want the same deal Gerwig just made for ‘Narnia,’ and I would bet Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out 3’ could be the next film to get that treatment.
Berlinale 75 Rumors: Steven Soderbergh, Richard Linklater, Michel Franco, Hong Sang-Soo and Radu Jude [Updated]
Looks like Hong Sang-soo (“What Does That Nature Say to You”), Léonor Serraille (“Ari”) and Lucile Hadzihalilovic (“Tour de Glace”) might also turn up in competition with their latest works. I’ve updated my predictions below.
Read more‘Wolf Man' Earns $1.4M on Thursday
Sure, the reviews are bad, but “Wolf Man” is a horror movie, and the genre absolutely sells these days at the box-office. Leigh Whannell’s disappointing reboot, which cost $25M to make, raked in $1.4M in Thursday previews. It should be able to hit the $20M mark by Sunday evening.
Martin Scorsese: “We Were Lucky to Have Had David Lynch"
Martin Scorsese has released his own tribute about David Lynch's death, calling it "a sad day for moviemakers and movie lovers". In his statement, Scorsese reflected upon Lynch's status as a “visionary” artist, and one that we’re lucky to have been alive to witness.
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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.