Focus Features is nearing a deal to remake Takashi Miike’s 1999 classic “Audition.” The film is being written & directed by Danish filmmaker Christian Tafdrup (“Speak No Evil”).
Read moreKarla Sofía Gascón Causes Controversy Over Tweets About George Floyd, Muslims and “Afro-Korean” Oscars
What we’re seeing here is the melting down of an Oscar campaign. I won’t lie, it’s been more entertaining to witness than half of this year’s best picture nominees.
Read more‘Train Dreams' Acquired by Netflix in $10 Million Deal
Clint Bentley’s “Train Dreams,” a Malickian drama about a railroad worker who lives an isolated life, has been acquired by Netflix. I’m told the deal to buy the film was around $16M.
Read moreSpike Lee Says Martin Scorsese “Loved" ‘Highest 2 Lowest'
‘The Faculty' Remake Set to Be Written by Drew Hancock
Another day, another remake. Miramax has decided to reboot, of all things, “The Faculty,” the mixed-reviewed 1998 sci-fi thriller directed by Robert Rodriguez (via Variety). Drew Hancock (“Companion”) will be writing the screenplay.
Read moreRUMOR: Christopher Nolan's ‘Die Early' to Star Robert Downey Jr?
Apparently, Christopher Nolan is supposed to direct a smaller-scaled film next year. The film is titled “Die Early” and it’s supposed to star Robert Downey Jr. The description has the film dubbed as a “mind-bending, high-concept thriller.” I’ll believe it when I see it.
Read moreFirst Look: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’
Netflix has announced its 2025 film slate, and we can expect new films from Noah Baumbach Kathryn Bigelow, Guillermo del Toro, Edward Berger, and Gareth Evans to come out this year.
Read moreDarren Aronofsky's ‘Caught Stealing’ Sets August 27, 2025 Release Date
Based on the book by Charlie Huston, who also wrote the screenplay, “Caught Stealing” follows a burned-out former baseball player (Austin Butler) who is plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of ‘90s NYC.
Read moreCoralie Fargeat Turned Down ‘Black Widow’ to Make ‘The Substance’
Marvel had some real ambitions when looking for a female filmmaker to helm “Black Widow,” which would eventually be directed Cate Shortland in 2021.
Read moreBenny Safdie Reuniting With Christopher Nolan on ‘The Odyssey'
Safdie joins an incredible ‘Odyssey’ cast that already includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthal. Shooting is due to begin in late February.
Read moreJacques Audiard, the #1 Most Hated Man in Mexico, Sparks More Backlash
In a recent interview with the Konbini, Audiard didn’t choose his words wisely when describing his thoughts about Spanish speaking countries.
Read moreEddie Murphy to Star in ‘Blue Falcon’
Murphy will play a “retired superspy, headed for the resort wedding of his estranged son, who somehow finds himself in proximity with his arch rival.
Read more‘Magazine Dreams’ Trailer Hints at Possessed Jonathan Majors Performance
Last December, Briarcliffe Entertainment, who had already acquired one film nobody else wanted (“The Apprentice”), helped save another one by nabbing “Magazine Dreams,” starring Jonathan Majors, from Searchlight.
Read moreAnton Corbijn’s ‘Switzerland’ Finally Starts Production — Robbie Ryan is DP
Dutch filmmaker Anton Corbijn has, after much delay, finally started production on his next film, and his first one in over nine years, titled “Switzerland.”
Read moreWhy Did Anthony Mackie Apologize?
Is what Mackie said wrong? Have his words been twisted up to the point where right-leaning outlets are now calling for a total boycott of “Captain America: Brave New World.”
Read moreSundance Likely Moving to Boulder in 2027
Here’s Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr reporting what’s been the dirty little secret in Hollywood for almost six months now — Sundance is likely moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2027.
Read moreNeon Acquires ‘Together’ — First Big Sell Of Sundance 2025
Finally, the first big deal out of Sundance 2025. It sure came late in the game, with all of the world premieres having already been screened in Park City.
Read more‘Michael’: Overbudget, Digital Noses, 4-Hour Cut Split Into Two Parts?
Lionsgate could pull the trigger in splitting the four hour cut into two parts in an effort to recoup the massive budget.
Read moreRon Howard’s ‘Eden’ Still Has No Distributor Due to its Pricey Budget
The lack of distribution is less a question of quality than a matter of its pricetag. The film probably has a budget anywhere between $30-$50M and it will be difficult to earn that money back.
Read moreGreta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Has Budget Exceeding $200M
Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia,” which has an IMAX November 2026 release, is set to start production later this year. Here comes a brief update (via Observer) that says the budget on Gerwig’s film will probably “exceed” $200M.