It’s finally James Watkins (“Speak No Evil”) who will helm “Clayface” (via THR). Cronenberg would have had a field day with this material, but I doubt his name even crossed James Gunn’s mind during the hiring process.
Read moreBerlin: Golden Bear Contenders Include Linklater, Mascaro, Jude, Franco & Hong
The 75th Berlin Film Festival is nearing its final stretch, only one more competition film is left to be unveiled. Screen’s Berlin Jury Grid has given us some hints about what might be in contention to win the Golden Bear.
Read moreJason Momoa Cast in ‘Dune: Messiah'
Jason Momoa will return as Duncan Idaho in Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Messiah.” This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise since, in Frank Herbert’s novel, Duncan is supposed to be resurrected as a ghola, which are essentially clones made from genetic material.
Read more‘Brave New World' in Danger of -70% Drop This Weekend — $26M-$28M Weekend
On Thursday, “Captain America: Brave New World” only nabbed $3M which is way below what was predicted. We’re looking at one hell of an epic drop this weekend, definitely in the -70s, and a $26M-$28M 3-day tally.
Read moreSS Rajamouli Starts Filming ‘RRR’ Follow-Up
SS Rajamouli has started filming his “RRR” follow-up. It’s being described as a dream project that will be the biggest and costliest Indian film ever made. The “globe-trotting adventure” will see production travel through the forests of Kenya, among other exotic locations.
Read moreNetflix Tipped to Acquire Martin Scorsese's $200M Hawaii Crime Movie
It does look as Netflix has the edge in acquiring Scorsese’s project, some of the other higher bidders include Amazon and Apple, with Warner Bros. and at least one other traditional studio in there somewhere.
Read moreAmazon Paid Barbara Broccoli $1 Billion to Exit Bond Franchise
On top of that $1 billion, back in 2022, Amazon had originally overpaid its purchase of MGM for $8.5 billion, the hefty sum no doubt spurred by gaining the rights to the 007 franchise.
Read moreDavid Leitch's Next Film is A Heist Thriller for Amazon/MGM
Amazon has landed David Leitch’s untitled crime action thriller, which is being eyed as the the filmmaker’s next film. Progress is going fast on this one, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it shoots as early as this summer.
Read moreDavid Gordon Green to Direct Lionel Richie Musical Biopic
I’m hearing David Gordon Green has signed up to direct a Lionel Richie musical biopic. Peter Chiarelli (“Crazy Rich Asians”) wrote the screenplay. The film is currently has set up shop at Disney. The way things are moving, I wouldn’t be surprised if it goes into production this year.
Read moreApple Lands Joseph Kosinski’s UFO Conspiracy Thriller
After a heated bidding war, Apple has landed the rights to Joseph Kosinski’s UFO Whistleblower Thriller. Zach Baylin penned the script. No coincidence, Apple is producing Kosinski’s upcoming “F1,” starring Brad Pitt, and set for summer release.
Martin Scorsese to Direct Untitled Crime Thriller — Leonardo DiCaprio, Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt to Star
Um, what? A studio bidding war is happening over a Martin Scorsese film, still untitled, that’s being described as a “crime thriller” in the same vein as “The Departed” and “Goodfellas”
Read moreAmazon's Jeff Bezos Asks Fans Who Should Be Next James Bond
It truly is start of a new era when it comes to James Bond. As the creatives over at Amazon/MGM are now hard at work on the next instalment, Amazon boss Jeff Bezos is already asking fans about who should play 007.
Read moreAngela Bassett Says She Deserved to Win Oscar for ‘Wakanda Forever'
Bassett’s muted reaction to Curtis’ win went viral. Some folks called her a “sore loser,” but the race was tight, and Bassett, who had won the Golden Globe for her performance just a few weeks prior, had every right to believe that Oscar was calling for her.
Read moreRichard Kelly to Direct First Film in 15 Years — Shoot Set For Fall 2025
Am I seeing this right? A listing on Production Weekly has Richard Kelly starting production on a new film this fall. No title, casting or plot details were revealed in the listing. His longtime creative partner Ted Hamm is producing this one. I’ve contacted Kelly’s reps for more details.
Read moreTom Waits Joins Martin McDonagh's ‘Wild Horse Nine'
I can now report that musician-actor Tom Waits has joined the ensemble. Waits has been a mainstay in Jim Jarmusch’s films, having appeared in five of them. He was recently seen in Joel & Ethan Coen’s “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” and Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza.”
Read moreWill Smith Seems to Believe Audiences Want ‘Hancock 2'
Netflix Planning Eight Movies for Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia
IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond let the cat out of the bag when it comes to Netflix’s franchise hopes for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming ‘Narnia,’ and its 2026 theatrical release on IMAX screens:
Read moreSHOCKER: Amazon/MGM Gains Creative Control of Bond Franchise From Barbara Broccoli
I didn’t see this one coming. Amazon/MGM has taken creative control out of the hands of longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
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