Waller-Bridge has so far bagged well over $100M, and in return, Amazon got exactly zero shows out of it, including the long-gestating ‘Tomb Raider’ series (which is now in the middle of an extensive rewrite).
Read moreDanny Boyle on ‘28 Years Later' Trilogy: “We Don't Have Financing For the Third Film"
The first two films have already been shot, but Boyle told a CinemaCon crowd yesterday that the third film wasn’t a done deal. Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman is being cautious in giving the green light on the trilogy capper, and for good reason.
Read moreTrailer for A24 & Phillipou Brothers' ‘Bring Her Back'
Sam Mendes Confirms “All Four” ‘Beatles’ Movies to Release in April 2028
Sam Mendes told the CinemaCon audience that the plan is to release all four of his Beatles movies on the same day in April 2028. Is that a good idea? Sony is calling it the "first binge-able theatrical experience."
Read more‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ Sets 2027 Release Date
“Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” was initially supposed to come out this year, but things … happened. It now has a new release date.
Read moreSydney Sweeney to Star in ‘Gundam’
Sydney Sweeney is in talks to star in Legendary’s “Gundam” movie, adapted from the Japanese sci-fi featuring giant robots. Jim Mickle (“Cold in July”) has been tapped to write and direct the upcoming project. The film is planning on beginning production in 2025 (via The InSneider).
David Zaslav Wants Warner Bros. Focus on “Big IP” Instead of “Filmmaker-Driven” Projects
Kendrick Lamar & ‘South Park’ Creators Untitled “Slave Comedy" Delayed to 2026
Kendrick Lamar, along with ‘South Park’ co-creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker shot a film last year. The mysterious project was said be a “slave comedy” set in California.
Read moreMilly Shapiro to Star as ‘Carrie’ in Mike Flanagan’s Remake
Here's an interesting bit of casting. Milly Shapiro (Hereditary) is in talks to play Carrie in Mike Flanagan's TV adaptation of the story. Samantha Sloyan (Hush) is in talks to play her mom.
Read moreJohn Boyega Insinuates ‘Star Wars’ Fandom is Racist & “So White"
Star Wars fans are losing their minds over John Boyega’s latest comments about them. The actor has decided to call out “Star Wars” fandom for being racist and “so white.”
Read more‘Black Bag' Hits VOD on April 1 — Only 17 Days After Theatrical Release
Steven Soderbergh‘s “Black Bag” has earned raves from critics. With that said, it’s only been 17 days since its theatrical launch, and now we have word that it’ll be made available on VOD tomorrow. The film, budgeted at $40M, has earned $31M worldwide at the box-office.
Meryl Streep in Talks for Greta Gerwig's ‘Narnia'
Here’s Nexus Point News reporting that Meryl Streep is in talks to portray Aslan, who will be female, in Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew.” Aslan in the novels is a talking lion who serves as Narnia’s guardian and a mentor.
Read moreBoots Riley Slams Variety & Defends ‘One Battle After Another': “PTA Told Me The Movie Isn’t Done Yet”
‘Coyote vs Acme’ Sets 2026 Release via Ketchup Entertainment [Updated]
Update on Michael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’
Zack Snyder to Direct UFC Movie ‘Brawler’ — Dana White & Saudis Producing
‘Superman’ Screens to Mixed Reactions
Tom Ford’s ‘Cry to Heaven’ Starts Production in January 2026
Word on the street is that Ford now has two new projects ready to go. The one that’s set up as his next film, and being shopped around as we speak, is an adaptation of Anne Rice’s “Cry to Heaven.”
Read moreCannes Spitball # 4 — Updates on Reichardt, Petzold, Panahi, Bi Gan & Spike Lee
there are too many Americans vying for a slot this year. You have new films by Spike Lee, Wes Anderson, Jim Jarmusch, Kelly Reichardt, Ari Aster, Richard Linklater, and maybe even, Terrence Malick.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Working Man’ Debuts #1; ‘Snow White’ Has -70% Drop
The Jason Statham-led “Working Man” is eyeing a $16M debut, and that’ll be good enough for #1 this weekend. Meanwhile, “Snow White” had a -70% drop and might finish in third place.
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Netflix and Lionsgate are teaming up on “Fairytale in New York,” a new action thriller starring Aaron Pierre, with “Sisu” helmer Jalmari Helander directing. Netflix will distribute and Lionsgate will produce.