At this point, there have been so many Star Wars projects in development over at Kathy Kennedy’s Lucasfilm that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep track of them all.
Read moreNeon Acquires Oliver Laxe’s ‘Sirât’ [Cannes]
Neon isn’t just having a strong Cannes — they’re practically running the place, and collecting Palme d’Or contenders like infinity stones.
Read moreJosh O’Connor to Star in Joel Coen’s ‘Jack of Spades,’ Filming This Summer
Joel Coen is bringing Josh O’Connor with him. Deadline confirms that Coen’s next film, Jack” of Spades,” will shoot this summer in Scotland.
Read moreBi Gan’s ‘Resurrection’ Stuns and Baffle: Visual Brilliance, Narrative Chaos [Cannes]
One of the most visually audacious — and narratively divisive — entries at Cannes this year is “Resurrection,” the long-awaited follow-up to Bi Gan’s “Long Day’s Journey into Night.”
Read moreRidley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’ Sets March 2026 Release
Here’s Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars” having been date for March 27, 2026 release. The film is currently shooting in the UK.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ $65M Weekend, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ $160M
Oh, boy. We already know that “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” carries a massive $400M budget, and that it was always a long shot to break even at the box office.
Read more‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Delayed to December 2026
Marvel Studios is reshuffling its release calendar in a major way. The next two Avengers movies are getting pushed out of summer and into the holiday corridor.
Read moreMichael Jackson Biopic Delayed (Again), Now Eyeing a Post-2026 Release—Maybe Even Two Parts
If you’ve followed our coverage concerning the Michael Jackson biopic, this latest update shouldn’t come as much of a shock.
Read moreCritics Puzzled by ‘Ballerina’ Embargo — Only “Enthusiastic” Reactions Allowed
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.
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Lars Von Trier is working on the 15th—and likely final—film of his career, “After,” and according to his producer, Peter Aalbæk Jensen, the screenplay is supposed to be completed this month