A bombshell THR report tackling “Supergirl” claims DC Studios actually held a “bakeoff,” testing competing cuts from filmmaker Craig Gillespie and James Gunn amid their “creative differences,”
Read moreLuca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ Was Reportedly Over Budget, Hit by Reshoots and “Disasters” Before Amazon MGM Exit
A newly published report tackles the behind-the-scenes chaos surrounding “Artificial.” It questions whether Amazon/MGM actually shelved the film because of its AI ties—or whether its quality was ultimately what did it in.
Read moreRidley Scott Plans ‘Treasure Island’ Remake, WWI Drama and Western After ‘The Dog Stars’
Scott’s top priority seems to be “Treasure Island,” with Hugh Jackman, which he wants to shoot first but still needs to find a studio willing to finance it.
Read moreMichael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’ Locks in Leonardo DiCaprio as Chris Shiherlis; Adam Driver to Play New Villain in $170M Crime Thriller — November Shoot
Finally, after a year of negotiations, Leonardo DiCaprio has decided he will star in Michael Mann’s sequel, which will start shooting in November, according to TheWrap’.
Read moreDaniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s Mystery Sci-Fi Movie Might Have a Title: ‘Thasnagar’
A casting grid on Production Weekly has Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan’s mystery sci-fi movie going by the title “Thasnagar” — check below.
Read moreWes Anderson Teases “Western” With Bill Murray, Owen and Luke Wilson
Anderson says the idea has been percolating in his head for years. “For many years, we’ve talked about doing a Western. Owen and Luke Wilson, I think, will be a part of that… I think it’s our destiny.”
Read moreAngel Studio’s ‘Young Washington’ Used AI in Over 100 Shots as It Targets $20M Opening Weekend
As far as I can tell, this is the most AI that’s been used on any film that’s about to receive a wide theatrical rollout on more than 2,000 screens.
Read moreBoots Riley Compares ‘I Love Boosters’ to ‘Citizen Kane’ After Weak Box Office
A high box office does not equate to high quality or long-term cultural value, and Boots tried to make this point on social media by listing his film alongside “Citizen Kane,” and “The Wizard of Oz.”
Read moreJodie Foster: ‘F1’ Was “Made By AI”
Foster, never one to shy away from an opinionated take, discussing “F1” — but not with glowing praise. Instead, she claims it was “made by AI,” a dig at the Best Picture nominee’s script and acting.
Read more‘The Mandela Catalogue’ Movie Lands at Amazon/MGM in Competitive 11-Studio Deal for YouTube Horror Series
Following a highly competitive 11-studio bidding war, United Artists’ Scott Stuber, Amblin’s Steven Spielberg, and Amazon MGM Studios have acquired the rights to the YouTube series
Read moreHow Cinematic Storytelling Is Changing Social Casino Platforms [Sponsored]
Movie-style storytelling is shaping a new era in social casino platforms, transforming quick play sessions into immersive journeys. Instead of relying solely on traditional spins, developers are drawing from classic film narratives to keep players engaged.
Read moreMorbius’ Actor Matt Smith Reacts to Keanu Reeves Watching ‘Morbius’ on a Flight: “Not F—ing Morbius”
Matt Smith’s reaction to Keanu Reeves watching one of his movies during a flight has gone viral because it’s absolutely hilarious how self-deprecating Smith is about his own movie.
Read moreDanny McBride’s ‘G.I. Joe’ Reboot Targets 2027 Shoot as Paramount Eyes Franchise Reset
A few months ago, both Max Landis and McBride had been hired by Paramount to develop separate “G.I. Joe” scripts. The studio ultimately continued development with McBride’s take.
Read moreDario Argento’s Next Film, Starring Isabelle Huppert, Starts Production in September: “It Will Be The Bloodiest Film of My Career"
No plot details have been revealed, but the film is said to be a loose remake of a classic 1940s Mexican movie. We’re not exactly sure which one, but I assume we’ll be getting more details as pre-production starts to ramp up.
Read more‘Minions and Monsters’ Opens to $14M Wednesday, Eyes $75M 5-Day Debut as Franchise Fatigue Sets In
That $75M+ opening is a steep drop compared to the previous two instalments. “Minions” (2015) had a 3-day total of $115M, while “Minions: The Rise of Gru” (2022) made $107M
Read moreJosh Gad Joins Bradley Cooper’s ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel — Ben Davis Replaces Linus Sandgren as DP
There’s lots of movement when it comes to Bradley Cooper’s “Ocean’s Eleven” prequel, which already stars Cooper, Margot Robbie, Wagner Moura, and Monica Barbaro.
Read moreRose Glass to Direct ‘My Year of Rest and Relaxation’ Following Yorgos Lanthimos’ Exit
I’m hearing that Lanthimos has now exited the project and has been replaced by Rose Glass, the talented filmmaker behind “Love Lies Bleeding.”
Read moreMarielle Heller’s ‘The Comebacker’ Sets July 2027 Release — Tom Hanks, Bad Bunny, Colman Domingo and Callum Turner Star
Based on a short story by Dave Eggers, “The Comebacker” was scripted by Heller and is described as a “love letter to baseball.” Tom Hanks is the lead.
Read moreCould Andrew Scott Be a Surprise Best Actor Oscar Frontrunner for ‘Elsinore’?
The film has generated exceptional buzz, getting into every festival to which it has been submitted, with several executives reportedly believing Scott is the current frontrunner for Best Actor.
Read more‘The Furious’ Director Kenji Tanigaki Sets Next Film ‘The Reckoner’ at Lionsgate With Peter Dinklage Starring
Kenji Tanigaki, fresh off the breakout success of “The Furious,” has lined up his next directorial effort, “The Reckoner.” Peter Dinklage is attached to star.
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