He recently hinted at retirement, but in a new interview with Variety, Cronenberg is taking it all back. He’s confirming in the middle of writing the script for an adaptation of his own novel, “Consumed.”
Read moreJames L. Brooks’ ‘Ella McCay’ Sets December 19, 2025 Release
Although James L. Brooks’ recent work left me underwhelmed, it’s hard not to feel a sense of anticipation for his latest endeavor—his first film in over fifteen years.
Read more‘Sisu 2’ Sets November 21 Release
Sony Pictures' Screen Gems has set up a release date for “Sisu 2.” The sequel, which wrapped production last fall, is scheduled to hit theaters on November 21, 2025.
Read moreEmma Mackey To Play White Witch in ‘Narnia' After Charli XCX Bombs Audition
Sean Baker’s Next Film Might Shoot This Fall
A few days ago, the Ivy Film Festival hosted a conversation with Baker — director of the Oscar-winning movie “Anora,” and according to an attendee, the filmmaker gave an update on his next film, which might be coming sooner than we thought.
Read morePedro Pascal Calls For Boycott of HBO's Upcoming $2 Billion ‘Harry Potter' Series
Pascal has called for a boycott of all Harry Potter-related content, including the upcoming Warner/Max series, in response to J.K. Rowling's support of a recent UK Supreme Court decision that legally defined "woman" and "sex" as referring exclusively to individuals born biologically female.
Read moreTom Hanks to Star in ‘Greyhound' Sequel — Starts Filming January 2026
Looks like Tom Hanks isn’t done battling Nazis just yet. The follow-up to Apple’s WWII action flick “Greyhound” is happening, with production to set sail in January 2026.
Read moreMartin Scorsese's Best Film of the 21st Century?
Scorsese’s 21st-century work is, for the most part, well respected, but I still occasionally meet people (and they definitely exist) who believe he lost his touch after the ’90s. They don’t believe he’s ever come close to making another “Goodfellas,” “Taxi Driver,” or even “Casino.”
Read more‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith' Re-Release Eyes $25M+ Opening [Updated]
A week later, and pre-sales have been through the roof. On Thursday, ‘Revenge of the Sith’ earned $3.5M in previews, and that’s more than new releases “The Accountant” ($3M) and “Until Dawn” ($1M). The film is showing in 2750+ theaters.
Read more‘Havoc' Earns Mixed Reviews [Updated]
The consensus seems to be that the action is great, but the plot is too thin, which is an accurate assessment of “Havoc.” However, did you expect anything else? It’s not like ‘The Raid’ was a masterclass in character and depth.
Read moreMultiple Stars Turn Down Roles in Shawn Levy's ‘Star Wars' Movie
The project seems to be suffering from a bit of star power aversion. Jesse Plemons, Jodie Comer, Greta Lee, Sarah Snook, and Mikey Madison were reportedly approached to play important roles, but all said “thanks, no thanks.”
Read moreNadav Lapid’s ‘Yes!’ To Screen at Cannes Director’s Fortnight
As hinted yesterday, Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's upcoming feature film, “YES!,” has now officially been selected for the prestigious Directors’ Fortnight at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Read moreChloe Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ to Release on November 27
Zhao, who made waves with her 2017 indie “The Rider,” is coming off the MCU debacle “Eternals,” before that one she had won Best Picture and Best Director at the Oscars for “Nomadland.”
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Sinners’ Could Have Astonishingly Low -16% Drop This Weekend
That solid Wednesday haul points to real momentum, with audiences clearly showing up and spreading the word. With legs like these, it’s looking like “Sinners” is in for a strong run.
Read moreFirst Look: Kristen Stewart’s ‘The Chronology of Water’
It's worth noting that Stewart's fellow actor, Scarlett Johansson, had already secured a spot in this year's Un Certain Regard competition with her buzzy directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great." Harris Dickinson, another actor, is also part of the UCR competition with his own debut, "Urchin."
Read moreTed Sarandos Claims Netflix is “Saving Hollywood," and The Theatrical Experience is “An Outmoded Idea"
When asked at the TIME100 Summit whether Netflix has contributed to Hollywood’s struggles — such as shrinking theatrical windows, declining box office revenue, and productions leaving Los Angeles — Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos pushed back: “No, we’re actually saving Hollywood.”
Read moreMargaret Qualley & Emma Mackey to Audition for Gerwig's ‘Narnia'
Last month, Deadline reported that singer-turned-actress Charli XCX was in talks to play the White Witch in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ for Netflix. However, TheInSneider is pouring some cold water on that rumor, and claiming that Charli XCX is no longer in the running.
Read moreAsghar Farhadi’s ‘Parallel Tales’ to Star Huppert, Efira, Cassel, and Deneuve
The film, whose plot remains under wraps, has an incredible cast of French talent, including Isabelle Huppert (“Elle”), Virginie Efira (“Benedetta”), Vincent Cassel (“Black Swan”), and Catherine Deneuve (“Belle de Jour”).
Read moreRyan Coogler Letter Thanks Everyone Who Went To See ‘Sinners,’ Lists Influences
Coogler goes on to name several inspirations behind “Sinners,” among them, plenty of filmmakers. He calls these names his “cinematic influences.”
Read more‘Tony’: A24’s Anthony Bourdain Biopic Starts Shooting in May
Dominic Sessa, who gained attention for his lead turn in “The Holdovers,” will play the late Anthony Bourdain in “Tony,” an upcoming film produced by A24. Cameras are set to roll next month.
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