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David Robert Mitchell’s ‘They Follow’ Wraps Filming

“They Follow,” which stars Maika Monroe, Jackie Earle Haley, Justine Lupe, Michael Gandolfini, and Naomi Ackie, is no doubt eyeing 2027 release.

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George Lucas Admits He Walked Away From Three More ‘Star Wars' Movies

The man who built the most popular mythology in movie history says he retired with three more "Star Wars" films still on his plate, and he let them go, selling Lucasfilm to Disney.

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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Settlement Includes 30+ Theatrical Releases a Year — “The Opposite of Disney-Fox”

Now that a settlement has been reached and the 12 AGs are allowing Paramount to swallow Warner Bros. Discovery in a $111 billion deal, we need details. Here they are.

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‘Ray Gunn’ Photos: Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Waits Lead Brad Bird’s Animated Sci-Fi Noir

We now have seven new images from Brad Bird’s “Ray Gunn.” The film still doesn’t have a trailer, let alone a teaser, so we’ll take what we can get.

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Duncan Jones Says Netflix's Auteur Era Is Dead and “It's About to Get Worse”

The prime catalyst for Netflix's risk-free shift may have been new content chief Dan Lin, who said two years ago that the company would greenlight films "more about audience, and less about auteurs."

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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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Curry Barker on ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Reboot: “A Lot of Potential Hasn’t Been Fully Realized”

April 28, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Barker’s “reimagining” is being described as a “fresh take” on the classic IP originally unleashed on terrified audiences by Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel.

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Neon Acquires Bong Joon Ho’s Animated Debut ‘Ally’ for 2027 Release

April 28, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Jason Yu (“Sleep”) co-wrote the screenplay with Bong, who is reteaming with Neon for the first time since their 2019 Oscar winner “Parasite.” The film is expected to release next year.

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‘Desert Warrior’ Bombs: $150M Saudi-Backed Epic Opens to Just $472K

April 28, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Following five years of behind-the-scenes chaos, “Desert Warrior,” which carries a staggering $150M budget, was released by Vertical last weekend.

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Kitty Green’s ‘The Spacesuit’ to Star Vanessa Kirby and Lewis Pullmam

April 28, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

With two well-received feature films to her name, Kitty Green, director of “The Assistant” and “The Royal Hotel,” is setting up her next project, which is eyeing a shoot later this year.

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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Eyes Franchise-Low Opening in Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Era

April 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“The Mandalorian and Grogu,” set to release on May 22, is the first Star Wars movie since 2019—an IP Disney is eager to revive in theaters, especially after the mixed reception of the last trilogy.

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Emma Stone & Chris Pine Rom-Com ‘The Catch’ Set for May 21, 2027 Release

April 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Stone will portray a baseball fan who accidentally touches a ball at the wall, turning it into a home run and costing her team a crucial game.

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Peter Berg Once Called ‘Call of Duty’ Gamers “Weak” and “Pathetic” — and Is Now Supposed to Direct the Film Adaptation

April 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

A few months ago, Paramount announced that Peter Berg would co-write and direct their “Call of Duty” movie, but a slight problem has now arisen.

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The Most Underrated Films of the 1970s

April 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

What about the overlooked standouts of the 1970s? For me, “underrated” refers to films that quietly came and went—movies that are rarely discussed today.

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‘Django/Zorro’ Happening at Sony From Quentin Tarantino With Brian Helgeland Writing Script

April 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

While Tarantino directed “Django Unchained,” he will not direct this film, though the project reportedly carries his approval as it moves forward at Sony.

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Cannes 2026: Many Palme d’Or Contenders Run Over 2.5 Hours

April 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The traditional “90–120 minute movie” is no longer the standard, with filmmakers increasingly working in much longer formats. This shift might be due to the influence of streaming, and serial-style storytelling.

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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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CONFIRMED: Sadie Soverall Exits Brady Corbet's ‘The Origin of the World' Mid-Shoot, Lily McInerny Steps In Lead Role

Sadie Soverall was just let go after briefly filming on Corbet's new film — no official reason given. She had the lead role. Corbet has replaced her, last minute, with Lily McInerny.

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Ron Howard’s ‘Alone at Dawn’ Starring Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway Sets Christmas 2027 Release

This is the adaptation of the nonfiction book by Dan Schilling and Lori Longfritz. It wrapped production in February and has been in post-production ever since. The film test-screened a few months ago.

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Jeremy Saulnier’s Next Film Retitled to ‘Slayground,’ Current Runtime is 2.5 Hours, Plot Details

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Jemima Kirke and Alexi Wasser to Star in Woody Allen's Next Film

A few months ago, Deadline reported that Woody Allen's next film, set in Madrid and carrying a $14M budget, will be "largely English-language" and feature a "high-profile cast."

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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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