The long-gestating, frequently-rewritten, possibly-cursed MCU reboot of “Blade” is still alive. Barely. Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige confirmed that Mahershala Ali was still attached to play the vampire-slayer.

Word is trickling out that Laura Poitras is set to return to the Venice Film Festival competition lineup this year with a brand new documentary.

“Superman” held firm in its second weekend, soaring past the $406M global mark. It has now amassed $235M from North America and $171M overseas.

James Cameron has decided that the best thing to do in between making ‘Avatar’ movies is to direct a Billie Eilish concert in 3D.

Of this week’s theatrical releases, the one most capturing the attention of World of Reel readers has got to be Ari Aster’s “Eddington.”

Corbet mentioned that he was inspired to write it after watching “Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Most notably, he’s shooting this one very rare eight perf 65mm cameras.

Taylor Russell, who was the co-lead, alongside Jordan, has departed the film in the middle of shooting. Her exit stems from “creative differences.”

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.