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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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Vin Diesel Claims ‘Fast Forever’ Is “Filming,” but the Evidence Says Otherwise

July 5, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

No cast has been announced for “Fast Forever.” Seemingly, “Fast X” helmer Louis Leterrier may return as director, although that remains unconfirmed. Michael Lesslie is writing the script.

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Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ in Trouble? Writer and Producer Tomi Adeyemi Distances Herself

July 4, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It already raised eyebrows when Paramount scheduled the film for a January 15, 2027 release—a month often viewed as a studio dumping ground—and now the situation has become more intriguing.

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Christopher Nolan Told Universal It Was ‘R’ Rated or No Deal for ‘The Odyssey’: “We Wanted to Make the Most Intense Version”

July 4, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Nolan wanted “The Odyssey” to “feel visceral and modern,” and, given the brutality of the era it depicts, there would be none of the compromise of PG-13.

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James Gunn Took Over ‘Supergirl’ Post-Production After “Creative Differences” With Craig Gillespie, Competing Cuts Tested

July 3, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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,”

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Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ Was Reportedly Over Budget, Hit by Reshoots and “Disasters” Before Amazon MGM Exit

July 3, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Ridley Scott Plans ‘Treasure Island’ Remake, WWI Drama and Western After ‘The Dog Stars’

July 3, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Michael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’ Locks in Leonardo DiCaprio as Chris Shiherlis; Adam Driver to Play New Villain in $170M Crime Thriller — November Shoot

July 3, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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’.

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Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s Mystery Sci-Fi Movie Might Have a Title: ‘Thasnagar’

July 3, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

A casting grid on Production Weekly has Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan’s mystery sci-fi movie going by the title “Thasnagar” — check below.

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Wes Anderson Teases “Western” With Bill Murray, Owen and Luke Wilson

July 3, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.”

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Angel Studio’s ‘Young Washington’ Used AI in Over 100 Shots as It Targets $20M Opening Weekend

July 2, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Boots Riley Compares ‘I Love Boosters’ to ‘Citizen Kane’ After Weak Box Office

July 2, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.”

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Jodie Foster: ‘F1’ Was “Made By AI”

July 2, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘The Mandela Catalogue’ Movie Lands at Amazon/MGM in Competitive 11-Studio Deal for YouTube Horror Series

July 2, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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

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How Cinematic Storytelling Is Changing Social Casino Platforms [Sponsored]

July 2, 2026 John Torre

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.

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Morbius’ Actor Matt Smith Reacts to Keanu Reeves Watching ‘Morbius’ on a Flight: “Not F—ing Morbius”

July 2, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Danny McBride’s ‘G.I. Joe’ Reboot Targets 2027 Shoot as Paramount Eyes Franchise Reset

July 2, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Dario Argento’s Next Film, Starring Isabelle Huppert, Starts Production in September: “It Will Be The Bloodiest Film of My Career"

July 2, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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‘Minions and Monsters’ Opens to $14M Wednesday, Eyes $75M 5-Day Debut as Franchise Fatigue Sets In

July 2, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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

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Josh Gad Joins Bradley Cooper’s ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel — Ben Davis Replaces Linus Sandgren as DP

July 2, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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.

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Rose Glass to Direct ‘My Year of Rest and Relaxation’ Following Yorgos Lanthimos’ Exit

July 1, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

I’m hearing that Lanthimos has now exited the project and has been replaced by Rose Glass, the talented filmmaker behind “Love Lies Bleeding.”

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