Toho is moving full steam ahead with a sequel to “Godzilla Minus One,” and according to Bloomberg, the next instalment could hit theaters as early as next year.
Read more82nd Venice Film Festival Competition Takes Shape as Rumors Swirl
A lot of intel is starting to drop, and although last minute decisions will no doubt occur, the competition lineup is starting to take shape. So, let’s get right to it.
Read more30 Years Later — The Best Films of 1995
What are your favorite films of 1995? Post your list in the comments—whether it’s personal, chaotic, or carefully curated.
Read moreAri Aster Says He Was Asked to Direct ‘Morbius.’ Yes, That Morbius
The fact that someone at Sony thought Ari Aster was the guy to salvage it? That’s its own horror story. Studios just don’t get it.
Read more‘Superman’ Hits VOD on August 26
Quick note: James Gunn’s Superman is set for a VOD release on August 26, following Warner Bros.’ now-standard 45-day theatrical window.
Read moreJoe Eszterhas is Writing an “Anti-Woke” ‘Basic Instinct’ Reboot for Amazon/MGM
However, perhaps the most eyebrow-raising detail? Sharon Stone may be circling a return to the role of Catherine Tramell.
Read moreTaika Waititi to Direct ‘Judge Dredd’ Movie, Script by Drew Pearce
I bet you didn’t have this on your bingo card. THR is reporting that one of the summer’s hotter packages has Taika Waititi directing a new Judge Dredd movie.
Read moreWillem Dafoe Joins Robert Eggers' ‘Werwulf'
No surprise here, Willem Dafoe has joined Robert Eggers’ “Werwulf.” The cast already included leads Lily-Rose Depp and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Read moreDavid Michôd is Still Editing ‘Wizards,' Has No Release Date — Shot in 2022
“Wizards” wrapped production in August 2022, and ever since then has been plagued by reshoots and delays. Back in July 2023, a person who had seen a rough cut was thoroughly repulsed by the film.
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Martin Scorsese Praises Ari Aster's ‘Eddington'
Martin Scorsese has never been shy about his admiration for the new wave of A24-approved horror auteurs, but his love for Aster seems to go beyond casual appreciation.
Read more‘Avatar: Fire & Ash' Trailer Leaks Online, Looks Like More of the Same
‘Fixed’ Trailer: Genndy Tartakovsky’s R-Rated Dog Comedy Is as WTF as It Sounds
Tartakovsky, known for his wonderful work on “Samurai Jack,” has described “Fixed” as a "sweet, charming, sincere story of friendship and romance," emphasizing its commitment to 2D animation and original storytelling.
Read moreJames Gunn on ‘Sgt Rock'? “The Director Would Have Looked Bad. So, We Killed It"
James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios and director of “Superman,” can’t shut his mouth; His latest blab revolves around a mysterious DCU project that was scrapped despite being well into pre-production, with a screenplay and a filmmaker already attached.
Read moreFIRST LOOK: Edward Berger's ‘The Ballad of a Small Player'
Berger has a new film in the can, rumored to premiere at the Venice Film Festival. It’s called “The Ballad of a Small Player," and stars Colin Farrell.
Read moreIMAX Sparks Industry “Revolt" With Netflix’s Exclusive ‘Narnia’ Deal
Exhibitors see the Netflix/IMAX deal as the ultimate betrayal: a premium release, in IMAX, and with revenue going into the pockets of a company that has been vocally opposed to theatrical.
Read moreChristopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey' IMAX 70mm Tickets Sell Out in Minutes, Scalpers Already Cashing In
Christopher Nolan’s next epic, “The Odyssey,” doesn’t hit theaters for another year, but the hype is already here. IMAX 70mm tickets quietly went on sale this morning, just a few hours ago, and the inevitable frenzy followed.
Read more‘Rivals of the Amziah King’ Still Has No U.S. Distributor — Five Months Since SXSW Premiere
If ‘Amziah King’ wants a decent awards run then it probably needs an A24, Focus, or Neon to pick it up, but at this point I’m not really sure if that’s a realistic possibility.
Read morePixar Releases Trailer for ‘Hoppers,’ a Rare Original Amid Studio’s Sequel Frenzy
Sequels are almost all that Pixar cares about these days, which is why “Hoppers,” directed by Daniel Chong, should be on our radar.
Read moreRyan Gosling, Will Ferrell to Star in Action-Comedy ‘Tough Guys’ — A Comeback for Ferrell?
“Tough Guys” could be the reset Ferrell needs. It’s still early. No director. No release date. But it’s the first time in a while a Will Ferrell project had potential.
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