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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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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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Zendaya Reportedly in Talks to Replace Matt Damon in ‘Bourne’ Reboot

June 24, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Is this a legit good idea? I’m sure the internet will act totally normal about this casting: a woman of color in the role, but quite honestly, I can see the thinking behind this.

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James Bond Casting Enters Finalist Stage as Denis Villeneuve Prepares August Screen Tests Ahead of 2027 Production Start

June 24, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Casting efforts have been building for months casting director Nina Gold has recently been meeting with both emerging and lesser-known actors

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Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’ Nears End of 45-Day Theatrical Run as Focus Sets June 30 Digital Release

June 24, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It has been announced that “Obsession” will be made available digitally next Tuesday, June 30. That’s exactly 45 days during which the film played exclusively in theaters.

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Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’ Sets December 18 Netflix Release, Unveils First-Look Images

June 24, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Brad Bird (“The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “The Iron Giant”) has finally made his 30-years-in-the-making passion project, “Ray Gunn.” We have more info on this film, which is coming out this fall.

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RUMOR: Timothée Chalamet Joins Dwayne Johnson in Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Breakthrough’

June 24, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The A24 film, described as a psychological thriller, was penned by up-and-comer Zeke Goodman. Johnson was already locked in to co-star, and Chalamet’s addition would mean he’s the actual lead.

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‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Sequel Is Finally Being Written Afters Years of Delays

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Waititi, alongside fellow co-creator and star Jemaine Clement, has long discussed a follow-up film, “We’re Wolves,” which would shift the focus to the werewolf pack led by Rhys Darby’s Anton.

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Gary Dauberman is Writing ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 3’ [Updated]

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

File this under things I didn’t see coming. A third movie in the surprisingly successful PG-13 horror franchise is supposed to shoot this year, and talk about an upgrade ..

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Glen Powell to Star in AI Erotic Thriller ‘Homewreckers,’ With Craig Gillespie Directing

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The film is being described as a cross between an Adrian Lyne thriller such as “Unfaithful” and Alex Garland’s “Ex Machina.” “Homewreckers” is currently being shopped around to studios.

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David Ellison Is “Pretty Open” to James Gunn’s DCU Plans

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Speaking while promoting “Supergirl,” Safran revealed that Ellison has already met with both him and Gunn and has been “pretty open to what we’re doing.”

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RESULTS: ‘Obsession' Named Best Film of 2026 So Far by WoR Readers

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Here are the results of our readers’ poll at the midyear mark for the best films of 2026 so far. More than 350 readers voted, and the results differ somewhat from the critics’ poll.

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‘Digger’ Teaser and Posters Released — Tom Cruise in Full Unhinged Mode

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Digger,” a black comedy directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise, is set to hit theaters in October 2026.

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‘Blair Witch’ Reboot Set For September 24, 2027 Release

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The new “Blair Witch Project” movie from Lionsgate has been set for a September 24, 2027 release. The date was unveiled in a cryptic video on social media.

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Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ Drew Mixed Reactions Following Secret Buyer Screenings

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Mubi has shown interest, and I’m hearing that on Monday it came very close to sealing a deal before ultimately backtracking, lowering its bid after reports emerged that other studios had passed.

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Duncan Jones’ ‘Rogue Trooper’ Debuts to Positive Reviews at Annecy After Eight-Year Feature Hiatus

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

So far, so good for Duncan Jones’ “Rogue Trooper,” which had its world premiere at the Annecy Festival. Only three reviews have been published so far, but they’re all positive.

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Panos Cosmatos’ ‘Flesh of the Gods’ Wraps Production in Spain

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Well, that was quick. That’s a wrap on Cosmatos’ “Flesh of the Gods,” his first film in eight years, and sure to be one of the most anticipated titles of 2027.

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‘Companion’ Director Drew Hancock Sets Next Film ‘Seasons’ With Lily James, Based on Viral Reddit Story

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Lily James has landed the lead role in Hancock’s “Seasons,” a supernatural horror movie set up at Amazon/MGM. Hancock will write and direct, with producers James Wan and Michael Clear attached.

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‘Supergirl’ Tracking Continues to Slide, Now at $40M Opening — Mixed Early Reactions

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Social media reactions are very mixed, which spells trouble for reviews. This is especially concerning considering the amount of overpraising that usually comes with first reactions. Not with “Supergirl.”

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Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’ Gets First Trailer for Uncut 4K Theatrical Release on October 16

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Warner Bros., under its newly branded specialty studio “Clockwork,” unveiled one of the most significant restorations in years at this past May’s Cannes Film Festival: a full 4K uncut version of Ken Russell’s “The Devils.”

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Stanley Kubrick’s Complete Filmography Is Getting a Massive 30-Disc Criterion Collection Box Set

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The Criterion Collection is about to give Kubrick fans a release of all 13 of the director’s features in one box set. Every single one of his films will be in 4K, with the set hitting shelves in October.

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Taika Waititi’s ‘Klara and the Sun’ Finally Has Trailer After Two-Year Delay

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Yes, 25 months after shooting wrapped, ‘Klara’ is finally in the can and ready to go. The MPA has given it a PG-13 rating, and Sony has now released a trailer for Taika Waititi’s film.

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