Over here, the big movie this weekend isn’t only “Naked Gun,” which I did find hilarious in parts, but rather Michael Shanks’ “Together,” which Neon has splashed on 2300 screens.
Read moreRobert Zemeckis' ‘Here' Is Slowly Winning Over Critics After Initial Harsh Reviews?
Zemeckis’ bold, form-breaking adaptation of the Richard McGuire graphic novel was mercilessly panned by mainstream critics. It holds a dismal 39 on Metacritic and 35% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Read moreMichel Gondry’s ‘Golden’ Was Shelved After Pharrell Reportedly Rejected the Final Cut
Despite the bland PR explanation of “creative differences,” sources close to the production suggest a far messier behind-the-scenes unraveling.
Read moreIce Cube’s ‘War of the Worlds’ Reboot 0% on Rotten Tomatoes; Described as “2-Hour Amazon Commercial”
Last week, the Ice Cube-starring “War of the Worlds” — a film that wrapped production five years ago— was finally dumped on Amazon Prime.
Read moreSHOCK: ‘Fantastic Four’ Falls Apart in Weekend Two With 70% Drop, $39M Targeted [Updated]
Marvel’s “Fantastic Four: First Steps” is crashing hard in its second weekend. The film grossed just $11M on Friday, pointing to a steep 80% drop.
Read moreJoaquin Baca-Asay is DP on James Gray's ‘Paper Tiger’
The DP on “Paper Tiger” is Joaquin Baca-Asay, who hasn’t lensed a film since Gray’s “Two Lovers”—which also happens to be the filmmaker’s very best work—released 17 years ago.
Read moreChris Columbus to Write & Direct ‘Gremlins 3’ for Warner Bros.
The current script was penned byColumbus, who also wrote the original and is now attached to direct the new installment as well. No Joe Dante in this one.
Read moreOscar Isaac EXITS Tony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’ — Shoot Set for October
Tony Gilroy kicked off his directing career with one of the best debuts of the 21st century, “Michael Clayton” (2007). That’s reason enough to be excited about his next film.
Read moreTaika Waititi’s ‘Klara and the Sun’ Still in Post, Now Eyed for 2026 Release
Taika Waititi’s “Klara and the Sun” wrapped production in April 2024. It’s been 16 months now, and we still haven’t heard an update about this film.
Read moreCharlize Theron and Channing Tatum to Star in Jonathan Levine’s ‘Dance Parents’
Following a major bidding war, Universal Pictures has landed the comedy “Dance Parents,” with Charlize Theron and Channing Tatum set to star.
Read moreNancy Meyers on Apple’s ‘The Holiday’ Reboot: “News to Me”
it seems as though Meyers wasn’t made aware of Apple’s plan to reboot her 2006 holiday “classic.” She went on her social media to chime in with her thoughts.
Read moreJohn Krasinski to Direct ‘A Quiet Place 3’ — Sets July 2027 Release Date
John Krasinski is officially set to direct ‘A Quiet Place 3.’ Paramount confirmed the news this afternoon , with the studio setting a July 9, 2027 release date.
Read moreVariety: ‘One Battle After Another’ Has A $175M Budget
No complaints here. Give PTA whatever he asks for. If only more great directors could pull off getting a major studio to fund a passion project at this scale.
Read moreRyan Coogler’s ‘Black Panther 3’ Eyes February 2028 Release Date
Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther 3” is quietly moving forward, with Marvel Studios eyeing a February 2028 release date. The film will start production at the top of 2027.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Naked Gun’ Eyeing $17M Weekend; ‘Fantastic Four’ $45M
Speaking of “The Naked Gun,” after Thursday previews, the reboot has banked $1.6M and is currently tracking for a $17M opening weekend.
Read moreThe Best Comedies of the 21st Century
Seriously asking, what other genuine gust-busting comedies have we actually had in the 2020s? I can’t think of many.
Read morePaul Schrader Wraps ‘The Basics of Philosophy’ — First Look Image
Paul Schrader’s “The Basics of Philosophy” has completed principal photography, wrapping a six-week shoot that took place in Kansas City, New Haven, and Los Angeles.
Read moreQuentin Tarantino Pays 3-Hour Tribute to Michael Madsen with a Deep-Cut Top 10 List
The director revealed that in the days following Madsen’s death, he curated his own private film festival at home, a personal retrospective of Madsen’s work.
Read moreLee Isaac Chung to Direct ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel; Ryan Gosling & Margot Robbie to Star?
An “Ocean’s Eleven” prequel was originally set to shoot in late 2023, with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling leading the cast. Jay Roach was directing, and Linus Sandgren (“La La Land,” “Saltburn,” “Babylon”) was lensing.
Read moreSteven Knight (‘Peaky Blinders’) to Write Denis Villeneuve's Bond 26
With Denis Villeneuve set to direct the next James Bond installment, Amazon/MGM have now found the writer who will help shape the new 007.
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