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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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Ruben Östlund’s ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’ Shooting New Scenes as Massive Editing Process Continues

May 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Isn’t it a bit concerning that Ruben Östlund’s “The Entertainment System Is Down,” which started production in late 2024 and was thought to be in the editing stages, is now shooting new scenes?

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Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ Acquired by MUBI After Cannes Premiere

May 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The film marks Dhont’s second bid for the Palme d’Or, following “Close,” which won the Grand Prix in 2022, and his third Cannes appearance after 2018’s “Girl,” which took home the Camera d’Or.

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REPORT: Palme d’Or Race Has Been Narrowed to These Eight Films

May 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

A recent leak hints that prizes will go to COWARD, ALL OF A SUDDEN, MINOTAUR, THE BLACK BALL, THE DREAMED ADVENTURE, FJORD, A MAN OF HIS TIME, and FATHERLAND. Which is our Palme d’Or?

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‘The Black Ball’ Sells to Netflix for $5M+ After Multi-Studio Bidding War [Cannes]

May 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

According to Variety, Netflix has acquired the “Black Ball” in deal believed to be in the $5M-range. This was the home most predicted for the film.

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Zach Cregger Was “So Impressed” by “Obsession”— Hits +29% in Second Weekend, Might Become Only Fourth in History to Make $100M on a Budget Under $1M

May 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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

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Michael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’ to Shoot From September 2026-March 2027

May 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Maniac Cop’ Remake to Receive Wide Theatrical Release via MUBI — Starts Shooting in January

May 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Sandra Wollner’s ‘Everytime’ Takes Un Certain Regard Top Prize at Cannes 2026 — and It Was the Best Film

May 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

For once — and this does not happen many times — this year’s UCR jury actually awarded its top prize to the most deserving film.

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Steven Knight Says He’s Been Writing the New James Bond for 10 Months While Consulting “Real-Life Spies” and “More Secret Outfits”

May 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘The Black Ball’ Sparks Bidding War at Cannes, With A24, Netflix and Mubi

May 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Doug Liman’s ‘Bitcoin’ Will Have AI-Enhanced Versions of Zuckerberg, Putin, Kim Jong Un and Eric Trump

May 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Bitcoin” currently does not have U.S. distribution. Which studio will want to touch this film — Vertical Entertainment, Ketchup Entertainment, or Briarcliff Entertainment?

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Netflix Acquires Romain Gavras’ ‘Sacrifice’ Starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy, Nine Months After Panned TIFF Premiere

May 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Hey, look — somebody actually bought “Sacrifice.” I thought this film would remain orphaned — then again, that cast must’ve surely helped.

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Johnny Depp’s ‘Day Drinker’ Sets March 2027 Release Date

May 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“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.”

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‘The Mandalorian’ With Soft $11-12M in Thursday Previews — Lower Than ‘Solo,’ Delivering Another Warning Sign for Star Wars

May 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Is Jared Leto Being Hidden From ‘Masters of the Universe’ Marketing?

May 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Tom Hardy Fired From ‘MobLand’ After Season 2 Clashes With Producers

May 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ First Image Reveals New Jesus as ‘Part Two’ Delayed to May 2028

May 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Jason Clarke Joins Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale in Michael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’

May 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Set at 2 Hours 52 Minutes, Per AMC

May 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘La Gradiva’ Takes Critics’ Week Grand Prix at Cannes, but Deserved Main Competition Status — Now Has U.S. Distribution

May 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“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.

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