Lionsgate isn’t even pretending anymore—they’re making it clear that only good vibes are welcome when it comes to early talk around the upcoming John Wick spinoff “Ballerina.”
Read moreThree Films to Go and Still No Clear Palme d’Or Front-Runner [Cannes]
The frontrunners appear to be Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value,”” Jafar Panahi’s “It Was A Simple Accident,” and Kleber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent.”
Read moreNeon Acquires Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just An Accident,’ Eyes Sixth Consecutive Palme d’Or [Cannes]
Neon is making a serious push for its sixth consecutive Palme d’Or. With “Sentimental Value” and “The Secret Agent” already in the mix, the distributor has now added a third contender
Read moreMubi Acquires ‘Sound of Falling’ [Cannes]
Variety has learned that Mubi has acquired “Sound of Falling” for the U.S. and several international territories. I was wondering who would have the guts to snatch up this acclaimed Cannes film, which is destined to be a hard sell, but Mubi is a good home for it.
Harris Dickinson’s ‘Urchin’ Impresses, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Eleanor’ Falls Flat [Cannes]
Their directorial debuts all bowed at Cannes this year, but the critical reception told three different stories. Dickinson emerged as the standout, his film earning the kind of praise that marks a bold arrival.
Read moreApple TV+ Sets Five-Part Documentary on Martin Scorsese, Directed by Rebecca Miller
Martin Scorsese, the legendary director behind “Goodfellas,” “Taxi Driver,” and “Raging Bull,” has long chronicled the lives of others in iconic films and documentaries. Now, the camera turns toward him.
Read moreJoachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Earns RAVES [Cannes]
‘Madden’ Actor Exits Set After David O. Russell Uses N-Word
David O. Russell’s untitled John Madden biopic— a high-profile project with Nicolas Cage and Christian Bale in lead roles— has reportedly hit early turbulence just two weeks into production.
Read more‘Splitsville’ Review: A Hilarious, Beautifully Shot Tale of Modern Love [Cannes]
Dwayne Johnson to Star in A24’s Psychological Thriller ‘Breakthrough’
Dwayne Johnson ain’t kidding around. Last year, when the actor claimed he was going to focus on non-Blockbuster roles, some ridiculed him, but he clearly means serious business.
Read more‘The History of Sound’ Is Beautiful, But Barely Audible — ‘Brokeback’ Lite [Cannes]
There are clear echoes of “Brokeback Mountain,” and some scenes here feel like outright ripoffs. It doesn’t help that Paul Mescal delivers a limp performance.
Read more‘Automatic Trucking’: Mike Judge’s Next Film to Star Jack Quaid
Jack Quaid (The Boys) is in negotiations to star in the film, which will be directed by Judge from a script written by “Silicon Valley” writers.
Read moreNEON Picks Up U.S. Rights to Kleber Mendonça Filho’s ‘The Secret Agent’ — Sixth Straight Palme d’Or?
They want a sixth straight Palme d’Or. NEON has acquired North American rights to Kleber Mendonça Filho’s latest, “The Secret Agent.”
Read moreLeonardo DiCaprio Dropped Out of Damien Chazelle Film to Prioritize New Scorsese Project
Leonardo DiCaprio dropping out of Damien Chazelle’s ‘Evel Knievel’ film came down to his allegiance with — who else — Martin Scorsese.
Read moreTrailer for Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Caught Stealing’ — a Gritty, Stylish NYC Crime Caper
After years of development, Darren Aronofsky’s long-gestating crime film “Caught Stealing” is finally set to hit theaters this summer
Read moreJafar Panahi Co-Leads Screen’s Cannes Jury Grid With 3.1 Score [Cannes]
Yesterday, two competition titles screened: Jafar Panahi’s “A Simple Accident” and Mario Martone’s “Fuori.” They have emerged as the highest- and lowest-scoring titles.
Read moreJosh O’Connor Drops Out of Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Separate Rooms’
Josh O’Connor is no longer involved in this Pier Vittorio Tondelli adaptation. Léa Seydoux is still set to co-star in the film, which still has no production date.
Read moreLOL: Michael Bay Starts Production on ‘Skibidi Toilet’ Movie
In a world of viral memes and TikTok trends, Bay has taken the absurdity up a notch. The director behind “Transformers,” “The Rock” and and “Bad Boys” has started production on “Skibidi Toilet”.
Read moreConfirmed: Damien Chazelle’s Next Film is Prison-Set Thriller — His ‘Evel Knievel’ Project With DiCaprio Canned
Earlier today, I reported that Daniel Craig and Cillian Murphy were in talks to star in Damien Chazelle’s upcoming film — a development that has now been officially confirmed by the trades.
Read moreCarey Mulligan Cast in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Prequel for Netflix
Carey Mulligan is set to join the cast of “The Chronicles of Narnia,” Greta Gerwig’s upcoming film adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved fantasy series.
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