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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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‘Gatto’ Trailer: Pixar's Next Original Film Ditches Glossy CGI

"Gatto," featuring the voices of Mark Ruffalo, Laurence Fishburne, Enrico Casarosa, John Turturro, Jason Schwartzman, Isabella Rosellini, and Jason Mantzoukas, arrives in theaters on March 5, 2027.

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Has 10 Credited Writers, Including Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman

The WGA directory has updated its listing for "Avengers: Doomsday," and the final tally is a whopping ten writers on “Avengers: Doomsday.”

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August 19, 2019
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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Nic Pizzolatto’s ‘Easy’s Waltz’ in Post-Production Hell [UPDATE]

July 18, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

I’m hearing this will premiere at a fall fest, announcement coming next week. Can’t say which one since there’s an embargo. No word yet whether Pizzolatto got final cut.

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‘Practical Magic’ Sequel Begins Shooting with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman — Release Set for 2026

July 18, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Production has officially begun on the film. Warners posted a video Kidman and Bullock filming on their first day on the set of “Practical Magic 2.”

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‘Fantastic Four’ Eyes $110 Million Opening — John Malkovich Cut From Final Version

July 18, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

With just a week to go before release, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is looking to score a strong debut at the domestic box office.

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Luca Guadagnino is No Longer Involved With ‘Sgt. Rock’

July 18, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

James Gunn is telling the Happy Sad Confused podcast that Luca Guadagnino has left the “Sgt. Rock” movie, but that he still wants it to happen with another director.

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‘Godzilla Minus One’ Sequel Officially in Production, Could Arrive as Early as Next Year

July 18, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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82nd Venice Film Festival Competition Takes Shape as Rumors Swirl

July 18, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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30 Years Later — The Best Films of 1995

July 18, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

What are your favorite films of 1995? Post your list in the comments—whether it’s personal, chaotic, or carefully curated.

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Ari Aster Says He Was Asked to Direct ‘Morbius.’ Yes, That Morbius

July 18, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘Superman’ Hits VOD on August 26

July 18, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

Quick note: James Gunn’s Superman is set for a VOD release on August 26, following Warner Bros.’ now-standard 45-day theatrical window.

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Joe Eszterhas is Writing an “Anti-Woke” ‘Basic Instinct’ Reboot for Amazon/MGM

July 17, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

However, perhaps the most eyebrow-raising detail? Sharon Stone may be circling a return to the role of Catherine Tramell.

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Taika Waititi to Direct ‘Judge Dredd’ Movie, Script by Drew Pearce

July 17, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Willem Dafoe Joins Robert Eggers' ‘Werwulf'

July 17, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

No surprise here, Willem Dafoe has joined Robert Eggers’ “Werwulf.” The cast already included leads Lily-Rose Depp and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

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David Michôd is Still Editing ‘Wizards,' Has No Release Date — Shot in 2022

July 17, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

“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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‘Mortal Kombat II' Trailer ...

July 17, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

I guess I’m expected to post about the “Mortal Kombat II” trailer? A very low bar has been set with these these movies, so if I’m telling you that this looks like it could be the best one of the franchise, that isn’t necessarily a compliment.

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Martin Scorsese Praises Ari Aster's ‘Eddington'

July 17, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘Avatar: Fire & Ash' Trailer Leaks Online, Looks Like More of the Same

July 17, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

The trailer for James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” has leaked online, but for anyone hoping James Cameron would finally shake up the formula, prepare for déjà vu.

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‘Fixed’ Trailer: Genndy Tartakovsky’s R-Rated Dog Comedy Is as WTF as It Sounds

July 17, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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James Gunn on ‘Sgt Rock'? “The Director Would Have Looked Bad. So, We Killed It"

July 17, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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FIRST LOOK: Edward Berger's ‘The Ballad of a Small Player'

July 17, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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IMAX Sparks Industry “Revolt" With Netflix’s Exclusive ‘Narnia’ Deal

July 17, 2025 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Ari Aster's ‘Scapegoat' Has Started Shooting in New York City

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Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘2000s, and ‘2010s. — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

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Critics Poll: ‘Citizen Kane' Named Best Film of the 1940s

The results are in, and according to critics, this decade filled with cinematic riches did not have a better film than Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” Nobody should be surprised by this result. “Citizen Kane” changed cinema forever.

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Critics Poll: ‘Vertigo’ Named Best Film of the 1950s, Over 120 Participants

It was a closer race than anticipated, but Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” has topped our best of the ’50s poll, besting Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s “Singin’ in the Rain” by just two votes.

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Critics Poll: Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Tops Our 1960s Critics Poll

We’ve already covered the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. Now we have the results for the Best Films of the 1960s.

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