It’s looking very likely that the film will hit the $100M mark — not just worldwide, but potentially domestically as well. As far as I can tell, only three other films made for under $1M have managed to hit $100M
Read moreMichael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’ to Shoot From September 2026-March 2027
Casting call for Michael Mann’s “Heat 2,” seeking a young Danny Trejo, confirms a September 2026 to March 2027 shooting Schedule, in multiple countries.
Read moreNicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Maniac Cop’ Remake to Receive Wide Theatrical Release via MUBI — Starts Shooting in January
Nicolas Winding Refn’s remake of “Maniac Cop” is apparently eyeing a January 2027 shoot. MUBI has acquired the film, which is set for a wide theatrical rollout.
Read moreSandra Wollner’s ‘Everytime’ Takes Un Certain Regard Top Prize at Cannes 2026 — and It Was the Best Film
For once — and this does not happen many times — this year’s UCR jury actually awarded its top prize to the most deserving film.
Read moreSteven Knight Says He’s Been Writing the New James Bond for 10 Months While Consulting “Real-Life Spies” and “More Secret Outfits”
To ground the new story in realism, Knight explained that he has been holding daily conversations “with the SAS and even more secret outfits” while researching modern espionage.
Read more‘The Black Ball’ Sparks Bidding War at Cannes, With A24, Netflix and Mubi
Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s ambitious epic has sparked a multi-studio bidding war for U.S. rights. Among the bidders are A24, Mubi and Netflix.
Read moreDoug Liman’s ‘Bitcoin’ Will Have AI-Enhanced Versions of Zuckerberg, Putin, Kim Jong Un and Eric Trump
“Bitcoin” currently does not have U.S. distribution. Which studio will want to touch this film — Vertical Entertainment, Ketchup Entertainment, or Briarcliff Entertainment?
Read moreNetflix Acquires Romain Gavras’ ‘Sacrifice’ Starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy, Nine Months After Panned TIFF Premiere
Hey, look — somebody actually bought “Sacrifice.” I thought this film would remain orphaned — then again, that cast must’ve surely helped.
Read moreJohnny Depp’s ‘Day Drinker’ Sets March 2027 Release Date
“Day Drinker,” starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz, is now set to arrive in theaters on March 26, 2027. The film takes over the release slot previously held by “The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One.”
Read more‘The Mandalorian’ With Soft $11-12M in Thursday Previews — Lower Than ‘Solo,’ Delivering Another Warning Sign for Star Wars
That figure trails the $14.1M preview haul of “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” which ultimately opened to $84M over three days — numbers considered disappointing for the franchise at the time.
Read moreIs Jared Leto Being Hidden From ‘Masters of the Universe’ Marketing?
Jared Leto did not attend Monday’s “Masters of the Universe” premiere. Leto was not at the studio’s CinemaCon presentation. He is also isn’t booked for any interviews to promote the $175M movie.
Read moreTom Hardy Fired From ‘MobLand’ After Season 2 Clashes With Producers
Hardy is undeniably talented, but he also has a reputation for being a hothead. What’s next for him? He’s supposed to star in director Sean Penn’s next film, which is expected to shoot this summer.
Read more‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ First Image Reveals New Jesus as ‘Part Two’ Delayed to May 2028
Mel Gibson has revealed the first image from ‘The Resurrection of the Christ,’ his follow-up to “The Passion of the Christ.” That’s Jaakko Ohtonen above, replacing Jim Caviezel, as Jesus Christ.
Read moreJason Clarke Joins Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale in Michael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’
Jason Clarke has joined the cast, according to Deadline. So this sequel is still happening over at Amazon/MGM and United Artists. The budget is around $175M.
Read moreChristopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Set at 2 Hours 52 Minutes, Per AMC
If AMC’s website is anything to go by, and usually it is reliable as a film’s release date approaches, the official runtime for “The Odyssey” will be 2 hours 52 minutes, which will be perfectly acceptable for many.
Read more‘La Gradiva’ Takes Critics’ Week Grand Prix at Cannes, but Deserved Main Competition Status — Now Has U.S. Distribution
“La Gradiva” did not deserve to be relegated to a sidebar; its quality is such that it should have been accepted as high as into Cannes’ main competition, and contended for the Palme d’Or.
Read more‘The Black Ball’ Crowned by Oscar Bloggers as Palme d’Or Frontrunner — It’s Weinstein-Era Oscar Bait, Like ‘The Hours,’ but Gay and Spanish
I’ll be right here, sitting in the corner, waiting for the hype on this one to deflate — unless, of course, Park Chan-wook and his jury also took the bait.
Read moreSadie Soverall to Lead Brady Corbet’s ‘The Origin of the World’ — Joins Blanchett, Fassbender and Gomez
This means Soverall would be joining Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, and Selena Gomez, all of whom have been previously reported as part of the cast. Expect more names to follow.
Read moreZach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Reveals First-Person POV Shot and Two New Posters
A24 and Dev Patel’s ‘The Peasant’ Wraps Production in India — A ‘John Wick’ Meets ‘Braveheart’ Action Epic
Last year, A24 acquired Dev Patel’s action thriller “The Peasant” for around $30M following strong competition from other studios.
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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.