It’s been confirmed by the trades. Michael Mann must be ecstatic about this development. The reporting claims that this will be shot by Kosinski right after he wraps production on his UFO whistleblower movie.
Read moreBrad Pitt to Star in Edward Berger's ‘The Riders' for A24
A24 will distribute “The Riders” following a competitive bidding war, which involved multiple studios. The project will star Brad Pitt in the lead role.
Read moreCannes 2025 Jury includes Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong, Hong Sangsoo, and Payal Kapadia.
Back in February, Juliette Binoche was named president of the jury for the 78th Cannes Film Festival, but the jury itself had yet to be unveiled, that is, until today.
Read more‘Weapons': Zach Cregger Confirms “Unapologetic” ‘Magnolia’ Influence
Here’s our first look at Zach Cregger’s “Weapons.” Below this piece, you will find images of Josh Brolin and Julia Garner in this much-anticipated horror film (via Entertainment Weekly).
Read moreKenneth Branagh Calls Tom Cruise An “Underestimated” Actor
Werner Herzog Says ‘Bucking Fastard' Completes A Trilogy After ‘Fitzcarraldo' and ‘Grizzly Man'
Benny Safdie's ‘The Smashing Machine' Has A Poster, Trailer Tomorrow
Here’s the first poster for Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine,” starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, coming to us via A24. The trailer will be released tomorrow. The film is set to hit theaters on October 3, 2025.
Read moreAlexander Payne Named Jury President for 2025 Venice Film Festival
The 82nd edition of the festival is scheduled from August 27 to September 6. Alongside fellow jurors, Payne will be responsible for selecting the recipient of the prestigious Golden Lion for best film.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Sinners’ Earns $45M Second Weekend; Record-Low 6% Drop
Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” held strong in its second weekend, bringing in around $45M from Friday through Sunday. That’s a staggeringly low -6% drop from its $48M opening.
Read moreRotten Tomatoes Removes Critics' “Average Rating"
It looks like Rotten Tomatoes has removed all average ratings, including those from critics. This doesn’t appear to be a bug, and the aggregate site has more or less confirmed it via their FAQ section.
Read moreDavid Cronenberg Says Next Film Might Be ‘Consumed’
James 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.
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