Despite some hiccups, the shoot goes on when it comes to David O. Russell’s “Madden,” which has Nicolas Cage playing John Madden in a fatsuit, and Christian Bale’s Al Davis looking like a biker junkie.
Read moreDakota Johnson Says ‘Madame Web’ “Wasn’t My Fault”
A year later, and Dakota Johnson is still being asked “Madame Web,” Sony’s half-baked attempt to expand their ever-confused Spider-verse.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Ballerina’ Nabs $3.7M in Thursday Previews — $28M Opening Weekend?
Early box office numbers for “Ballerina,” the action-thriller set in the John Wick universe, are pointing to a preview haul of $3.5M.
Read moreJim Jarmusch & Paolo Sorrentino in Venice Competition
This afternoon, CEO Efe Cakarel held a Q&A session at SXSW London. In the process, he confirmed two films that will likely crack Venice competition.
Read moreJames Gunn Dismissed $363M ‘Superman’ Budget as False — Now a THR Source Says It’s Real
Luc Besson’s ‘Dracula’ Has A Trailer — Caleb Landry Jones as The Count is Certainly A Choice
“Dracula” reunites Besson with his “Dogman” star Caleb Landry Jones — Christoph Waltz is also part of the cast. Besson wrote and produced the film.
Read moreFede Alvarez’s ‘Alien: Romulus’ Sequel Shoots in October
Director Fede Álvarez is telling the Marea Nocturna podcast that not only is he in pre-production on the film, but he plans to start shooting the sequel in October.
Read moreGuillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Rated “R” For “Bloody Violence and Grisly Images”
Guillermo del Toro’s long-gestating adaptation of “Frankenstein” has officially completed post production. Netflix will release the film in November 2025, and the MPA just handed it an R rating for “bloody violence and grisly images.” Good start.
‘F1’ First Reactions Praise “Old-School Summer Blockbuster”
Warner Bros. and Apple are feeling bullish on Joseph Kosinski’s “F1”—so much so that they screened the film early for select press and lifted the social media embargo a full three weeks before release.
Read moreBlumhouse Acquires Co-Ownership of ‘Saw’ Franchise Rights
Blumhouse Productions has reportedly acquired Twisted Pictures’ 50% stake in the Saw franchise, while Lionsgate retains its 50% share and continues as a production and distribution partner.
Read more‘Alien: Earth’ Trailer Teases Noah Hawley’s Long-Awaited Xenomorph Prequel
The most promising aspect of this latest take on ‘Alien’ is Hawley; the creator of FX’s “Fargo”, not to mention the acclaimed “Legion,” is overseeing the series as its showrunner; He’s also credited as writer and director.
Read moreThe Philippou’s Next Film is “Extreme" Doc About Deathmatch Wrestling
While a “Talk to Me” sequel is still in development at A24, the wrestling doc has clearly taken priority for now, with the Philippous spending the rest of 2025 locked in the editing room.
Read moreAng Lee Set to Direct ‘Old Gold Mountain’ — Emmanuel Lubezki is DP
Lee will soon be going into pre-production on “Old Gold Mountain,” a film set at the twilight of the American “Gold Rush,” tackling the journey of two orphaned immigrants.
Read more‘Wicked: For Good’ Trailer Drops — Dorothy, Flying Monkeys, Wedding Bells, and More
Honestly, it’s pretty straightforward. If you enjoyed the first film, you’re probably grabbing a ticket opening weekend. If it wasn’t your thing, you’re likely skipping it entirely.
Read moreWes Anderson Tried Casting Jodie Foster in Four Straight Films — She Said No Every Time
Anderson implies that he’s given up in trying to cast Foster, believing she may simply not be in the creative headspace to step into one of his films.
Read moreKevin Smith Vows Return to Cannes 2028 with ‘Dogma 2’: “If It’s Good,” Says Thierry Frémaux
Smith has been taking the 4k restoration of “Dogma” on a festival tour, including a screening at this year’s 78th Cannes Film Festival — an experience that reignited his passion for the festival circuit.
Read more‘Ballerina’ Is Uneven, But the Action (Eventually) Delivers— 76% on RT, 62 on MC
“Ballerina” plays like a female-led ‘John Wick,’ which is likely what director Len Wiseman and behind-the-scenes force David Leitch were going for.
Read more‘One of Them Days’ Sequel in the Works — Keke Palmer and SZA to Return
Keke Palmer and SZA shined in this year’s “One of Them Days,” a buddy comedy that captured the chaos and charm of two friends scrambling to make rent in a single, wild day.
Read moreMikey Madison to Star in A24’s ‘The Masque of the Red Death’ — Replaces Sydney Sweeney
After the breakout that was “Anora,” Mikey Madison is finally making moves. The Oscar winner is in negotiations to lead Charlie Polinger’s film, which is supposed to shoot later this year.
Read more‘Ma’ Sequel in the Works With Octavia Spencer Returning in Lead Role
In news that suggests we’ve officially run out of original ideas, Blumhouse has announced that Octavia Spencer is coming back to reprise her role in a sequel to “Ma.”
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