A sequel to 2005’s Will Smith-led romcom “Hitch” is in the works, but original director Andy Tennant is saying he’s not part of the project. Smith is going solo in developing the sequel without him.
Read moreDisney Downgrades “DEI” Office & Removes “Trigger Warnings” From Movie Classics
Disney CEO Bob Iger’s promise to “quiet things down” at Disney “after years of culture wars” was taken one step further this late afternoon. DEI is downgraded and “trigger warnings” are toast at the mouse house.
Read moreJacques Audiard Says Film Analysis Now is Driven by “Social Posturing”
Jacques Audiard is a bruised man. This year marked the first time that the renowned French filmmaker had an Oscar contender, and I don’t think he ever wants to experience that again.
Read moreNolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ to Shoot Cyclops Scene With 6x6 Mechanical Puppet
As Christopher Nolan continues to prep for “The Odyssey,” set to shoot later this month, details are starting to leak out about the film.
Read morePaolo Sorrentino Confirms Jennifer Lawrence Projects ‘Sue’ & Mob Girl’ Are Dead
Whatever his next film might be, Sorrentino confirms (via Entertainment Weekly) that it won’t be any of his two projects which were supposed to star Jennifer Lawrence (“Sue” and Mob Girl”).
Read moreLars Von Trier’s ‘After’ Deals With Death and the Afterlife
First details on the film, albeit very cryptically, but it sounds like Von Trier’s recent bout with Parkinson’s and his mortality will be taking center stage in the film
Read moreAmy Adams to Star in ‘Cape Fear’ Series Remake
Amy Adams will be joining Javier Bardem in the cast as one of the leads of “Cape Fear.” The script must be good for such talent to take part, right?
Read moreWes Anderson's ‘The Phoenician Scheme' to Premiere at Cannes? Sets May 30 Release Date via Focus
Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme” has been picked up by Focus Features. A limited release of May 30 has been set up with a wide expansion on June 6. A Cannes premiere is now inevitably going to happen for the film.
Read moreLaura Dern Joins Bradley Cooper's ‘Is This Thing On?'
Brett Ratner Working on A Donald Trump Documentary
A few weeks ago, we heard about Brett Ratner and Amazon/MGM teaming up on, of all things, a Melania Trump documentary which will be co-produced by the first lady herself. Amazon/MGM reportedly dished out close to $40M to acquire the rights to the film.
Read more‘A Complete Unknown' Hits VOD on February 25 — Two Months After Theatrical Release
As audiences try to catch up with all 10 best picture nominees, Searchlight just made it easier for them to catch “A Complete Unknown.” James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic releases on digital platforms on February 25 — exactly two months after its theatrical release.
‘Friendship' Trailer Has Paul Rudd & Tim Robinson in Hilarious A24 Comedy
Ben Affleck to Direct & Star in ‘Animals’ — Shoots in March [Updated]
Paul Giamatti to Star in Radio Silence’s Art Bell Biopic
The filmmaking team known as Radio Silence (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett) are teaming up with Paul Giamatti for a biopic about the late Art Bell.
Read moreMel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of Christ’ Starts Shooting in March [Updated]
I don’t know about you, but contrary to what Mel Gibson might have indicated last month, ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ might actually be starting production in the coming weeks.
Read moreMichel Gondry’s Shelved ‘Golden’ is Actually “Charming” and “Very Creative”
It turns out that, just a few weeks ago, “Golden” had test screened in Pasadena, and the reception that came out of that screening did not match what Universal, Gondry and Williams are telling us.
Read moreTerry Gilliam Bewildered by ‘Jeanne Dielman' Topping Sight & Sound Poll
Here’s filmmaker Terry Gilliam (“Brazil”), interviewed by Phil Stubbs, echoing Quentin Tarantino’s bewilderment. He’s also never seen ‘Jeanne Dielman’ and goes as far as to question the purpose of claiming it to be the “greatest” film ever made.
Read moreJesse Garcia & Will Yun Lee Have Joined Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Jesse Garcia (“The Mother,” “Flamin’ Hot”) and Will Yun Lee (“San Andreas”) have joined the cast of Christopher Nolan‘s “The Odyssey” (via Deadline). Also, after some talks, it looks like a scheduling conflict will not permit Mia Goth to take part in Nolan’s upcoming epic. Production on “The Odyssey” is set to begin in late February.
‘Lilo & Stitch' Was the Best Super Bowl Spot
Last night, we had Super Bowl teasers for ‘Mission: Impossible 8,’ “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” “Thunderbolts,” “F1,” “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Smurfs.” Studios spent over $7M for 30-second spots, and, quite honestly, the best one didn’t even show any movie footage.
Read moreHow Is This Even Possible?
Fine, “Emilia Perez” was already hated before Karla Sofia Gascon went all Nazi on us, but this alone cannot explain how the film has a 17% user rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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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.