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Alma Har’el’s ‘Wet’ Acquired by Lionsgate: Starring Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson, Connor Storrie, Odessa A’zion and Rosalia

It’s been seven years since Alma Har’el’s feature debut, “Honey Boy,” which was written by and starred Shia LaBeouf — she is now set to direct her next film, with a very talented cast.

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Quentin Tarantino Fired Isabelle Huppert From ‘Inglourious Basterds' for Skipping the Table Read

Imagine firing Isabelle Huppert from your movie. One of the great actresses of all time, the woman behind "The Piano Teacher," "La Cérémonie" and "Elle," dropped because she missed a table read.

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Park Chan-wook Says ‘The Brigands of Rattlecreek' is “Very Violent” and the “Most Brutal” Film He's Ever Made

Are we really that surprised? The original draft was written by S. Craig Zahler, the guy behind "Bone Tomahawk," "Brawl in Cell Block 99" and "Dragged Across Concrete."

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Francis Lawrence Calls James Gunn “An Impediment” to ‘Constantine 2,’ Says He's “More Hopeful" Now That They're Gone

James Gunn wrote on Instagram this week that he was "incredibly relieved" to be out at DC Studios. Turns out he's not the only one.

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Jim Caviezel Was “Heartbroken” When Mel Gibson Recast Jesus in ‘The Resurrection of the Christ'

For 20 years, the assumption was that whenever Mel Gibson got his "Passion of the Christ" sequel off the ground, Jim Caviezel would be front and center.

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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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Jack Black Says ‘Toy Story 3’ Was the Perfect Ending—Then Pixar “F*cked Up” With ‘Toy Story 4’

April 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Black argues what many believe: that “Toy Story 3” was a perfect conclusion to the franchise, which is why he was frustrated by Pixar’s decision to make “Toy Story 4.”

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James Gunn Confirms ‘The Authority’ Has Been Scrapped by DCU Studios

April 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

James Gunn has confirmed that “The Authority,” which has been in development for several years at DC Studios, has been scrapped. It’s not happening.

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‘Jackass: Best & Last’ First Trailer Includes Robot Prostate Exam, Shock Collar Stunts

April 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Here’s our first look at “Jackass: Best and Last,” the final instalment of the Jackass franchise, which is set to release June 26, 2026. Come on, admit it, you’re curious about this one.

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David Ayer Sets Jason Statham-Led ‘John Doe,’ Zak Penn-Written Script

April 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Ayer’s credits include “Fury,” “Harsh Times,” “Street Kings,” “End of Watch,” and “The Beekeeper.” As for “Suicide Squad,” it’s a film Ayer has since distanced himself from.

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‘Toy Story 5’ Rated PG, First in Franchise History After Four G-Rated Films

April 26, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Pixar is breaking with tradition. “Toy Story 5” has been rated PG, marking the first time in the franchise’s history that an instalment has received anything other than a G.

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‘Michael’ Defies Negative Reviews With $97M+ Domestic, $217M+ Worldwide Opening; Reignites Critics vs. Audience Divide

April 26, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Despite overreaction from critics, which framed the film as evasive, sanitized, and Razzie-worthy, “Michael” has finally opened to $97M in North America and $120M internationally.

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Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski Have A “Great Idea” for ‘John Wick 5’

April 25, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

There are ongoing discussions about the possibility of a fifth instalment, despite Keanu Reeves previously denying involvement in April 2025 and stating, “The character is dead. He died.”

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Gina Carano Says She’s Spoken to Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau About Possible Star Wars Return

April 25, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

For an actress once publicly ousted and humiliated by Disney, the sudden pivot feels odd—is Disney cracking open a door that might lead to a Star Wars return? What changed?

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Rumor: Antoine Fuqua Quit ‘Michael' Ahead of $50M Reshoots — Crew Dubbed Him “Vantoine” for Working From a Van

April 25, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It sure sounds like Antoine Fuqua did not enjoy his time directing “Michael.” Hey, at least the film is looking at an incredible $95–100M opening this weekend. This movie will cement Fuqua as a bankable studio director.

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The Most Underrated Films of the 1980s

April 24, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

This was a decade that popularized sequels, franchises, and testosterone-driven spectacle, but it was also a time when mid-budget, adult-oriented filmmaking still had a real presence.

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‘Miami Vice '85' Delayed to 2028, ‘The Mummy 4' Upped to 2027

April 24, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Universal is reshuffling its release calendar, with two high-profile projects — “The Mummy 4” and “Miami Vice ’85” — essentially swapping positions.

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Park Chan-wook to Direct ‘Brigands of Rattlecreek,' an Ultra-Violent Western by S. Craig Zahler, Starring McConaughey, Pascal, Butler

April 24, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Park’s “Brigands of Rattlecreek” is happening, with McConaughey, Pedro Pascal, and Austin Butler attached to star. The estimated budget is $60M.

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First Look: Sebastian Stan Goes Bald for Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’

April 24, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The actor underwent a noticeable shift in appearance through makeup and prosthetics, designed to make him appear “more ordinary.”

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Claudio Miranda is DP on Joseph Kosinski’s ‘Miami Vice 85’

April 24, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Claudio Miranda, the Oscar-winning cinematographer of “Life of Pi,” has signed on as director of photography for Joseph Kosinski’s “Miami Vice ‘85.”

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‘Michael’ Opens With Staggering $12.6M in Previews, Eyes $90M+ Debut

April 24, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

That’s $12.6M in previews — well beyond expectations. It’s practically locked for a $90M opening weekend; it might even flirt with $100M. That’s a record for a music biopic.

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Keanu Reeves and Brad Pitt Passed on The Daniels’ $150M Sci-Fi Comedy After Ryan Gosling Exited

April 24, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

After Ryan Gosling exited Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s upcoming untitled action sci-fi comedy set up at Universal, there was a scramble to find his replacement.

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Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ Pushes Shoot to Fall Over $120M+ Budget and Salary Dispute With Tucker, Chan

April 24, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The main issue causing the delays might have to do with the planned $120M budget, and the fact that producers still do not have deals with stars Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan.

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‘Artificial’ Screens …Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Social Network’ for AI

April 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

A recent private screening of “Artificial” (about two weeks ago) suggests Luca Guadagnino might have made one of his most zeitgeisty films yet.

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‘Michael’ Scores A– CinemaScore and 96% Rotten Tomatoes Despite Harsh Critic Reviews

April 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

While critics have trashed Antoine Fuqua’s Michael, which hit theaters nationwide at noon today, audiences seem to be responding far more positively.

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Lee Daniels’ ‘Terms of Endearment’ Remake With Oprah Eyed for June Shoot as Project Revived at Paramount

April 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

What once looked like a dead project is inching back into motion. After years of silence, the remake of the 1983 Oscar-winning film is quietly assembling cast and crew again, with a June shoot being eyed.

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

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