Steven Soderbergh‘s “Black Bag” has been positively reviewed by critics … 97% Rotten Tomatoes 97% and 85 on Metacritic. Critics have been hungry for a good U.S. studio film, and “Black Bag” is indeed good, but also semi-forgettable.
Read more‘Mickey 17’ Digital Release on March 25 — Only 18 Days After Theatrical Debut
Warner Bros. has had enough. They’ve decided to ship ‘Mickey 17’ to digital on March 25 — that’s only 18 days after its theatrical debut. The film is expected to have a 60% drop and earn $7.5M in its second weekend. ‘Mickey’ is destined to cause a $100M loss for Warner Bros.
Variety: Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ to Premiere at Cannes
We learn that Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother” is locked for competition. The film stars Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Adam Driver, Tom Waits, and Charlotte Rampling.
Read moreNeil Blomkamp to Direct ‘Starship Troopers’ for Sony
Neill Blomkamp is set to write and direct “Starship Troopers.” Blomkamp’s take is not a remake of the Paul Verhoeven movie, and sources say the goal is to go back to the source material, Robert A. Heinlein’s 1959 sci-fi novel.
Read moreTrailer for ‘Freakier Friday’
Disney has released the trailer for “Freakier Friday.” The film is set for theatrical release on August 8, 2025. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis return in their respective daughter/mother roles.
Read moreSpike Jonze & Pedro Pascal Tease New Project Together
We need a new Spike Jonze movie. His last one was “Her,” released in 2013, and ever since then he’s had a few ambitious projects fall down by the wayside.
Read moreMichael B. Jordan Wants to Make ‘Creed IV’ With Jonathan Majors
The rehabilitation phase of Jonathan Majors’ career is upon us. His much-delayed “Magazine Dreams” is finally coming out, in 2000+ theaters, on March 21 and he’s now aiming for an actual comeback in Hollywood.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Novocaine’ $1.8M, ‘Mickey 17’ $1M, ‘Black Bag’ $850K
A quick Thursday previews recap. Paramount’s “Novocaine” made $1.8M in previews — but the total includes advance screenings from last weekend as well. The film, which only cost $18M to produce, might nab a $12M opening.
Read more‘Single White Female’ Remake in the Works — Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell Attached to Star
Remember Barbet Schroeder’s “Single White Female”? A guilty pleasure thriller, starring Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh, that could have only been made in the ‘90s. A remake is now in the works.
Read moreDwayne Johnson Confirms Role in Scorsese’s Next Crime Film
Multiple studios and streamers are bidding for Scorsese’s film, but Netflix seems to have the upper hand by outbidding the competition. Now, it remains to be seen if Scorsese will accept the streamer’s offer.
Read moreAlex Garland’s ‘Warfare’ Earns Glowing First Reactions
Last year, I reported about test reactions for “Warfare” and an attendee swore to me that it was, by far, Alex Garland’s best film. They weren’t fans of Garland’s previous efforts, but were shell shocked by how good “Warfare” was.
Read moreRumor: Quentin Tarantino Shooting His Next Film This Year
Trey Edward Shults’ ‘Altered States’ Remake to Star Robert Pattinson?
Here’s a production grid that’s starting to make the rounds. Robert Pattinson has been attached to star in an “Altered States” remake since 2022, but this is the first I hear of a director being part of the project.
Read moreList of Actors & Their Roles in Christopher Nolan's ‘The Odyssey'
This is just a quick post about the casting sheet for Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey” that was leaked to Greek media. These are some of the actors/roles that have already been confirmed.
Read moreBarry Jenkins to Direct Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Natural Order’ — Starring Glen Powell
After getting his paycheck for “Mufasa,” Barry Jenkins has found his next film and not only will it keep him working within the big studio system, but it’ll also star Glen Powell.
Read moreTrailer for Joseph Kosinski’s ‘F1’
“F1,” which stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon and Tobias Menzies, follows a Formula One driver (Pitt) coming out of retirement, who ends up mentoring a younger protégé (Idris), and taking his final stab at glory on the track as the younger driver’s teammate.
Read more‘Faces of Death’ Remake in A State of Limbo; SXSW Premiere Was Pulled
Based on what I’m now hearing, backed by two sources, Legendary is not happy with how ‘Faces’ turned out, and that’s despite paying for reshoots, and the film testing very well.
Read moreAlex Garland Says ‘28 Years Later’ Was Inspired by ‘The Last Of Us’
Garland says the HBO show, based on the video game, inspired his writing process for the film’s sequel. “It was nice for me to feel like someone’s saying ‘raise your game’” he said.
Read moreFirst Look: Peter Dinklage in Macon Blair’s ‘Toxic Avenger’
More than three years after it wrapped production, we finally now have our first look at Peter Dinklage as The Toxic Avenger. It took ‘em long enough. This film has had a tumultuous journey to the big screen.
Read morePhoebe Dynevor in Talks For Shyamalan’s ‘Remain’
Phoebe Dynevor has been offered a co-lead role, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal,” in M Night Shyamalan’s “Remain.” A summer shoot is being eyed on the film. Warner Bros is set to distribute.
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