Warners is clearly taking a page out of Neon’s efficient “Longlegs” marketing from just a year ago, or if you want to go more retro, then what they seem to be going for in their marketing is something similar to the way ‘Blair Witch’ and ‘Cloverfield’ were promoted a few decades ago.
Read moreVariety: ‘Sinners’ is 2025’s First Oscar Contender
It’s certainly very hard to imagine “Sinners” not getting Best Picture nominated, and given its musical components, Coogler’s film could very easily end up with a nom tally in the double digits.
Read moreCONFIRMED: Joseph Kosinski Set to Direct ‘Miami Vice’ Reboot
Brad 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.”
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