When Baker won Best Director on Saturday, he took the opportunity to reflect on the current state of independent film and warned of an “unsustainable system.”
Read moreGeorge Armitage, 83, Passes Away — Director of ‘Miami Blues’ and ‘Grosse Point Blank’
George Armitage’s legacy comes down to two films, both shot in the ‘90s; the unmistakably entertaining “Miami Blues” (1990) and, his most popular work, “Grosse Pointe Blank” (1997).
Read moreOsgood Perkins ‘Keeper’ Releases on October 3, 2025
A first look at Osgood Perkins’ next film, “Keeper,” is attached to “The Monkey.” There’s even a release date stamped to the teaser: October 3, 2025.
Read moreDag Johan Haugerud’s ‘Dreams’ Wins Golden Bear at Berlin
A surprise awaited attendees of the 75th Berlin Film Festival. The Golden Bear was awarded to Norwegian filmmaker Dag Johan Haugerud’s “Dreams (Sex Love).” This is the third film in Daugerud’s trilogy about relationships.
Read moreAli Abassi Apologizes For “Slap in the Rear” of “A-List Actor”
“The Apprentice” director Ali Abbasi apologized on Saturday for what he described as a “slap on the rear” of an A-list actor at a Golden Globes afterparty in January which he claims was not sexual.
Read more‘The Apprentice’ Director Accused of Groping “A-List Actor”
Damien Chazelle & Leonardo DiCaprio's Evel Knievel Biopic Shoots This Summer
Karla Sofía Gascón to Attend Oscars
The New York Post’s Sarah Nathan confirms that Oscar-nominated Gascón will pay for her own flight to L.A. to attend the Academy awards ceremony on March 2. This should be fun to watch.
Read more‘Fair Play’ Director’s Next Film to Star Michelle Williams & Daisy Edgar Jones
Let’s see if Chloe Domont goes back to Netflix for her next film, titled “A Place in Hell,” starring Michelle Williams and Daisy Edgar Jones. It’s the latest hot package being put together by MRC and T-Street
Read moreJames Watkins To Direct DCU's ‘Clayface’ — $40M Budget [Updated]
Berlin: 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”
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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.