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New ‘Friday the 13th’ Movie Set for 2027 With Steve Miner, 75, Directing

Of all the horror filmmakers who've begged for a shot at Jason over the past 17 years, they went with a 75-year-old who hasn't made a feature since "Day of the Dead" in 2008.

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Robert Pattinson Likely to Be the Next James Bond, Says Puck’s Matt Belloni

The finalists are Nicholas Hoult, Jack Lowden, Josh O'Connor, Pattinson and Callum Turner. Belloni says an announcement could come before Christmas if nothing goes wrong. The most interesting nugget is the deals.

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‘Man of Tomorrow’ Hit With Reshoots, Scrapped Cameos — No Final Cut for James Gunn?

Do you really think Ellison fired Gunn before he saw a rough cut of "Man of Tomorrow"? No chance. Clearly, whatever he saw didn't impress him.

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Steven Soderbergh's Next Film: Adam Driver Teases “One of the Best Things He's Ever Written"

Adam Driver is still not over "The Hunt for Ben Solo," but there's a silver lining: Steven Soderbergh has already moved on to a new script, and Driver calls it one of the best things Soderbergh has ever written.

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‘Austin Powers 4' Is Happening? Mike Myers Says He's “Writing It Right Now"

Part of the reason a fourth 'Austin Powers' was never made is that Myers basically stepped away from the industry. After "The Love Guru" bombed in 2008, he all but disappeared from leading roles.

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3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC
August 19, 2019

This year’s 12th edition of the Scary Movies festival at Film at Lincoln Center premiered Ari Aster’s extended version of “Midsommar” this past Saturday.

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‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Praised by Critics — 75 on Metacritic

May 13, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Yes, “Final Destination: Bloodlines” is actually earning positive ink; 75 on Metacritic and 93% on Rotten Tomatoes is pretty darn good. Most agree the film features some of the most inventive kills of the franchise.

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Trailer for ‘Nobody 2' Releases — Bob Odenkirk Returns

May 13, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Directed by Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto, known for his work on “The Night Comes for Us,” the sequel seems to have a fresh visual style, moving away from the drab, industrial aesthetics of the original to a more vibrant and summery palette.

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First Look at Werner Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’

May 13, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Werner Herzog has completed filming his latest, “Bucking Fastard,” in Dublin. Is it a stretch to think that this one could screen at Venice in September? The film stars Kate and Rooney Mara as twin sisters, Joan and Jean, who live on the margins of society.

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‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning’ Earns Mixed Reactions

May 13, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Looks like Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise got a little too high off their own supply when it comes to the latest instalment of the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise.

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Vincent Gallo Says Someone “Leaked False Rumor” He’s in New Karla Sofía Gascón Film

May 13, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Vincent Gallo is publicly refuting claims that he’s supposed to star in Karla Sofía Gascón‘s next film, which is directed Italian filmmaker Stefania Rossella Grassi.

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Bi Gan's ‘Resurrection' Has A Teaser

May 13, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

We have a teaser for one of the more anticipated competition titles: Bi Gan’s “Resurrection.” This will be the Chinese filmmaker’s first time competing for the Palme d’Or.

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‘Kung Fury 2’: Batsh*t Crazy Footage Leaks Online as Movie Remains “Held Hostage”

May 12, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

a LEAKED 10-minute sizzle reel for “Kung Fury 2” has surfaced online, reigniting excitement for the long-delayed action-comedy., which remains in a state of limbo.

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AMC to Slash Movie Ticket Prices by 50% on Wednesdays

May 12, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

AMC Theatres, the biggest cinema chain in the world, is pulling another move to get more butts in seats—this time by cutting ticket prices in half on Wednesdays.

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Austin Butler to Star in Matt Ross-Directed ‘City on Fire’

May 12, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

“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.

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Kevin Costner’s $100M Gamble on ‘Horizon’ Now Mired in Legal Dispute

May 12, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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

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Madonna Biopic is Now A Netflix Limited Series

May 12, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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

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Cristian Mungiu's ‘Fjord' Acquired by Neon for 2026 Release

May 12, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘Shadow Force': Joe Carnahan's $60M Action Movie Bombs With $2M Opening

May 12, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘Megalopolis’ Making-Of Doc ‘Megadoc’ Lands at Utopia

May 12, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.”

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Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Overhauled: Rewrites, Director Swap, and a $300M Budget

May 12, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Julia Ducournau's ‘Alpha' Has A First Poster

May 12, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘F1' Releases “Main" Trailer

May 12, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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David Oyelowo Says His ‘Rocketeer’ Sequel Got Canceled By Disney

May 11, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Asghar Farhadi’s New Film Tackles 2015 Paris Terrorist Attacks

May 11, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘Snow White’ Re-Release Tanks With $300K in 1300+ Screens

May 11, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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