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‘Smile 3’ Taps David Bruckner to Direct as Parker Finn Exits Franchise

The ‘Smile’ franchise has a new director. David Bruckner, who made “The Night House” and the 2022 “Hellraiser” reboot, has been hired to direct “Smile 3” for Paramount.

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‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Presales Suggest $100M+ Opening Weekend

We might have another blockbuster hit on our hands next month. Presales for ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ are already turning heads. Robust demand for the film is hinting that a $100M+ opening.

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Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage on ‘Molepeople' — LaKeith Stanfield Also Exits Blumhouse Horror Movie Due Next Summer

Major shakeup for a film that was announced just two weeks ago, and is supposed to come out next year. Was this thing in production when these changes happened?

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The 20 Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century, and the Best of 2026

Halloween is on Saturday, and horror movies keep thriving at the box office. Beyond commercial success, arthouse horror remains at the forefront of American cinema.

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‘You Can See Everything' Adds 600 Screens Friday, Expanding to 3200+ Theaters in Push for #1

A24 isn't being subtle. This Friday, "You Can See Everything" will expand to roughly 600 additional theaters, bringing it to 3,243 screens nationwide. That's a studio going after the top spot at the box office.

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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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Andy Serkis Defends ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Casting After Diversity Criticism: “We’re Not Doing a Politically Correct” Version

July 14, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Serkis is addressing some of the pushback he has received over the ‘Hunt For Gollum’ cast being predominantly white. His response? He’s not in the business of “ticking boxes.”

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‘The Whisper Man’ Trailer: Robert De Niro and Adam Scott Lead Netflix’s Psychological Thriller

July 14, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

I trust director James Ashcroft’s instincts—he directed the underrated 2021 horror-crime indie “Coming Home in the Dark” and 2024’s “The Rule of Jenny Pen,” both of which are sharply vicious.

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‘Mayday’ Trailer: Ryan Reynolds’ $100M+ Costing Action-Comedy Heads Straight to Streaming on Apple TV

July 14, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Mayday,” reportedly finished since mid-2024, has been sitting in limbo ever since. There’s been no clear indication of creative trouble—no rumors of reshoots, and test screenings were positive.

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Tony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’ Trailer: Pedro Pascal Leads Searchlight’s Big Oscar Bet, Sets December 4 Release

July 14, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Searchlight Pictures has finally decided that “Behemoth!” will hit theaters on Friday, December 4. It’s a prime awards season slot for a film with sky-high expectations.

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Could Be Marvel’s Second-Longest Movie Ever as Studio Eyes 2-Hour-46-Minute Runtime (Not Locked)

July 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The film might be 2 hours and 45 minutes. However, there’s a catch. The “final cut is unlikely to be locked this far in advance.” THR frames it as “not final,” a placeholder, if you will.

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‘Nova’ Movie in the Works at Marvel With Writer-Director Michael Waldron

July 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

There were earlier reports that “Nova” might be introduced as a Disney+ series, but apparently the character is finally being considered for a theatrical debut. Good idea?

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First Look at Tony Gilroy’s Behemoth!: Pedro Pascal–Starring Film Is His “First Lead Role” and Features Nine Composers

July 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Here’s our first look at Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!” via Vanity Fair, with Pedro Pascal front and center in the lead role. A trailer will be released online later this week.

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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Was Nearly Longer, But IMAX Forced Him to Stay “Under 3 Hours”

July 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

There were some limitations in Christopher Nolan’s decision to shoot “The Odyssey” entirely with IMAX cameras, to the point that he was forced to keep the film under three hours.

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Twelve States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger After DOJ Approval of $111 Billion Deal

July 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The coalition includes attorneys general from Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Washington.

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‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Reboot Set at Paramount as Freddy Krueger Returns in New Horror Film

July 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Paramount Pictures has secured U.S. rights to Wes Craven’s original screenplay for “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and plans to develop a reboot based on the classic horror IP.

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Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ Reboot First Look: Can It Live Up to Brian De Palma’s Horror Classic? Do We Even Need to Ask?

July 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Flanagan’s latest horror IP project, “Carrie,” another adaptation of a Stephen King novel, will arrive as an eight-episode limited series for Amazon Prime, premiering this fall.

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Andy Serkis Confirms AI De-Aging in ‘The Hunt For Gollum’

July 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Serkis says that digitally recreating or de-aging actors using AI is acceptable if their likenesses are licensed, framing it as an extension of visual effects rather than a replacement for actors.

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Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s ‘Digger’ Trailer Is Here! Tom Cruise with Heavy Makeup, Pot Belly, and Southern Drawl — John Goodman as Sleepy U.S. President

July 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

This is the most un-Cruise-like role since he played studio boss Les Grossman in “Tropic Thunder.” Here, he transforms into a Southern-talking, potbellied, washed-up oil baron.

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Sam Neill, Beloved ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano’ Actor, Dies at 78

July 13, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

In a statement shared on Neill’s Instagram profile, his loved ones said the actor died “with the dignity that has characterised his whole life.”

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David Ellison Considers Moving Paramount Out of California if State AG Sues to Block Warner Bros. Merger

July 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Paramount CEO David Ellison and his advisers are considering relocating the company's headquarters and redirecting much of its planned $30 billion in annual spending elsewhere if California ultimately sues to block the deal.

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‘Moana’ Projected to Lose $125M, According to Deadline and Variety — Probably Much More

July 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

That $125 million figure is understated. The numbers seem far too optimistic given the film’s massive budget. My best guess is that, at a minimum, we’re looking at $200M in losses.

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‘Digger’ Trailer Tomorrow!

July 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Finally, after much hoopla, we’ll finally get our first look at Tom Cruise’s transformation tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. ET, when the trailer for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Digger” hits online.

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‘Michael’ Hits $1 Billion, Becoming the First Biopic Ever to Reach the Box Office Milestone

July 12, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Some thought it would flop; others believed the controversies surrounding the legend would be its kryptonite. Yet here we are, and “Michael” is now a $1 billion movie.

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Christopher Nolan Says Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’ Influenced ‘The Odyssey’: “It Was Quite Inspiring”

July 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It turns out that connecting “The Odyssey” to “The Last Temptation of Christ” is not far fetched. Nolan screened Scorsese’s masterpiece for his cast and crew before shooting his latest film.

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Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Reportedly a “Mess” in the Edit After Shooting Without a Finished Script and Packing in 60+ Roles

July 11, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Joe and Anthony Russo aren’t “finding the movie in the edit.” Apparently, when they shot the movie, everything felt great, but now that they’re editing, they’re discovering some issues.

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Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘2000s, and ‘2010s. — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

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The results are in, and according to critics, this decade filled with cinematic riches did not have a better film than Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” Nobody should be surprised by this result. “Citizen Kane” changed cinema forever.

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It was a closer race than anticipated, but Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” has topped our best of the ’50s poll, besting Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s “Singin’ in the Rain” by just two votes.

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