“City on Fire” will be an adaptation of Don Winslow’s excellent 2022 crime novel. Austin Butler signed on to star in Justin Kuritzkes’ adaptation, which we’ve now learned will be directed by Matt Ross.
Read moreKevin Costner’s $100M Gamble on ‘Horizon’ Now Mired in Legal Dispute
As if Kevin Costner didn’t already have enough headaches with ‘Horizon’ and its limbo status, another major obstacle has now emerged for the actor-filmmaker
Read moreMadonna Biopic is Now A Netflix Limited Series
After many failed meetings with studios, Madonna has decided to turn her own biopic film into a Netflix limited series with producer Shawn Levy overseeing the entire thing
Read moreCristian Mungiu's ‘Fjord' Acquired by Neon for 2026 Release
Award-winning filmmaker Cristian Mungiu is gearing up for his next project, and the pieces are coming together for what already looks to be one of 2026’s most anticipated international releases.
Read more‘Shadow Force': Joe Carnahan's $60M Action Movie Bombs With $2M Opening
Despite a solid cast, including Kerry Washington, Omar Sy, Mark Strong, Method Man, and Academy Award-winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph, the film’s hefty budget is proving hard to justify. It’s shaping up to be another misfire for Lionsgate.
Read more‘Megalopolis’ Making-Of Doc ‘Megadoc’ Lands at Utopia
Mike Figgis shot a behind-the-scenes documentary about “Megalopolis,” with production lasting around 18 months, tackling prep, the shoot, and the catastrophic release. It’s called “MegaDoc.”
Read morePixar’s ‘Elio’ Overhauled: Rewrites, Director Swap, and a $300M Budget
Next in line for Pixar is “Elio,” and if anything, I believe Disney is just happy to get this one off its back as it has been a major crux for Pixar boss Pete Docter.
Read moreJulia Ducournau's ‘Alpha' Has A First Poster
Here’s our first poster for Julia Ducournau’s new film, “Alpha,” which can be seen below. The film will screen in competition at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19.
Read more‘F1' Releases “Main" Trailer
One of the most eagerly awaited films of the summer is Joseph Kosinski’s “F1,” which has a substantial runtime of 151 minutes. That makes it one of the lengthiest major studio releases this season.
Read moreDavid Oyelowo Says His ‘Rocketeer’ Sequel Got Canceled By Disney
British actor David Oyelowo was set to produce and star in a sequel to “The Rocketeer,” one which would have been a more diverse story. However, Disney has now canned the project.
Read moreAsghar Farhadi’s New Film Tackles 2015 Paris Terrorist Attacks
We now have our first plot details for “Parallel Tales,” and it appears Farhadi will be tackling a sensitive and high-stakes subject—one that resonates deeply in France.
Read more‘Snow White’ Re-Release Tanks With $300K in 1300+ Screens
It was never a smart move on Disney’s part to re-release “Snow White” this weekend on over 1,300 screens. The receipts are in, and Snow White tanked, grossing just over $300K — a per-theater average of only $200.
‘Batman Forever: Schumacher Cut’ to Screen on May 29 in L.A.
Here’s a quick update on the somewhat renewed interest surrounding 1995’s “Batman Forever,” which next month, will be celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Read moreM. Night Shyamalan Shooting ‘Remain’ in VistaVision
M. Night Shyamalan is now the latest filmmaker to embrace the film format. Confirmed by DP Adolpho Veloso, Shyamalan’s “Remain” will be shot in VistaVision
Read moreCharlie Kaufman’s ‘Later the War’ Shuts Down Production in Poland
Production has shut down on Charlie Kaufman’s ”Later the War,” no clear reasons were given to me, but cast and crew have left, and one of the Polish producers bailed.
Read moreA24 Lands Dev Patel’s ‘The Peasant’ in $30M Deal
Dev Patel is again the taking on the roles of writer, director, and lead actor in his sophomore effort, “The Peasant,” an unconventional period action thriller.
Read moreMikey Madison Lands First Post-Oscar Role in ‘Reptilia’
Madison is set to star alongside Kirsten Dunst in “Reptilia,” a new film directed by Alejandro Landes Echavarría (”Monos”). The project is set to start production this fall.
Read moreChad Stahelski’s ‘Highlander’ Reboot to Shoot in September
Amazon/MGM and producer Scott Stuber acquired the rights to Chad Stahelski’s reboot. The script was written by Michael Finch, co-writer of “John Wick: Chapter 4.”
Read moreDisney Re-Releasing ‘Snow White’ in 1200+ Screens This Weekend
That’s right—the Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot box-office bomb is returning to theaters this weekend on 1,200+ screens, even though it’s set to be released digitally on Tuesday.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Thunderbolts' and ‘Sinners' to Battle for #1 This Weekend
Last week’s number one film, “Thunderbolts,” is projected to bring in around $30M in its second weekend— that’s a 60% drop from its debut. However, what’s truly turning heads is that “Sinners,” now in its fourth weekend in theaters, is poised to challenge the Marvel release.
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