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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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Elon Musk Wants to Give Mel Gibson $100M to Make “Historically Accurate” Version of ‘The Odyssey’

July 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is a major success, having earned a ridiculous $20M on Tuesday, but Elon Musk is not stopping his barrage against the film.

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Kevin Feige Says Marvel Has MCU Movies Planned Until 2042!

July 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Kevin Feige was doing press in Shanghai when he revealed that Marvel isn’t just planning for this decade or the next—he’s already mapped out the MCU through 2042:

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Chris Rock’s ‘Misty Green’ Trailer Reveals A24 Drama Starring Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, and Anna Kendrick

July 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Chris Rock is set to premiere “Misty Green,” his latest directorial effort, at TIFF in September. A24 is on board. A trailer has now been released for the film.

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‘Snoop’ Biopic Sets August 6, 2027 Release, Will Be Rated ‘R’ — Craig Brewer is Directing

July 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Universal has announced that its Snoop Dogg biopic, “Snoop,” will hit theaters on August 7, 2027 — the same release timeframe that “Straight Outta Compton” received in 2015.

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Has Made $16.5M in First Day of Ticket Sales

July 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

‘Doomsday’ generated $16.5M in advance ticket sales on its first day of availability. That’s twice the first-day presales of 2024’s “Deadpool & Wolverine”—and those figures included all formats and screens.

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Pixar Hit With Major Layoffs as ‘Hoppers’ and ‘Elio’ Take the Blame

July 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Yet, these layoffs come despite the recent success of “Toy Story 5,” which is nearing the $1 billion mark at the global box office, and “Inside Out 2,” which made close to $1.7 billion.

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Ryan Reynolds Confirms ‘Deadpool 4’ in the Works ..

July 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

What? You thought Marvel would just stick with three ‘Deadpool’ movies? No chance. Reynolds is now saying “Deadpool 4” is happening, and “it’s going to be great.”

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Eli Roth’s Paul Giamatti-Led ‘Hostel’ Series Passed Over by Peacock, Now a Feature Film

July 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

There have been three “Hostel” movies released so far, with the first two hitting theaters and the third—and most recent—installment going straight to home video in 2011.

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Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Scores 2026’s Biggest Monday With $18M+

July 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“The Odyssey” is not behaving like a normal blockbuster, but rather like a major theatrical event. The film earned around $18M+ on Monday, making it the biggest Monday of 2026 so far.

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Vulture Ranks Hollywood’s 100 Most Powerful Directors: Nolan Leads Coogler, Villeneuve, Gerwig and Tarantino

July 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Industry insiders tell Vulture that Hollywood is shifting back toward an auteur-driven model reminiscent of the 1970s, when directors like Coppola and Scorsese wielded enormous power.

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First Look: Mike Leigh’s New Film Is Titled ‘Tender Loving Care,’ Set for Venice, Telluride, TIFF and NYFF

July 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Tender Loving Care” will be one of the few fall movies to hit all four major festivals: Venice, Telluride, Toronto, and New York—a good indication of the film’s potential quality.

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Ava DuVernay’s ‘14th’ to Close NYFF

July 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Ava DuVernay’s documentary “14th” will make its world premiere at the New York Film Festival as the festival’s closing-night film on October 9 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall.

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Matt Damon and Zendaya Could Team Up in Next ‘Bourne’ Movie

July 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The next Bourne movie might be a Damon and Zendaya team-up, with the latter being “positioned as the franchise’s heir apparent.”

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‘Other Mommy’ Trailer Has Horror Fans Buzzing After ‘The Odyssey’ Screenings

July 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Audiences have been buzzing after seeing the trailer for Universal Pictures’ “Other Mommy” in front of “The Odyssey” this weekend, and it has now been released online,

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Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’ Has “Very Much Whet My Appetite” to Make a Horror Movie

July 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Throughout his career, Nolan has dabbled in sci-fi, fantasy, noir, period biopics, comic book movies, and war films. Horror would certainly be an interesting addition to his filmography.

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Kevin Feige Says Adam Driver Keeps Turning Down Marvel Roles

July 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Driver has always sought out great directors, viewing filmmaking as a director-driven medium — the opposite of the MCU’s franchise-first approach.

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JT Mollner’s ‘Skeletons’ Starring Brie Larson Gets June 4, 2027 Summer Release Date From Sony

July 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Mollner has been on the rise following the breakout success of “Strange Darling,” a 2024 psychological thriller, made for just $3M, that scored 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Matt Damon Says ‘Ocean’s 14’ Is Still Moving Forward, But Cast Scheduling Remains a Major Hurdle

July 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

This next Ocean movie will take inspiration from 1979’s “Going in Style,” a highly amusing ’70s comedy directed by Martin Brest and starring George Burns and Art Carney.

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Four Weeks In, ‘The Invite’ Reaches $15M Domestic After A24’s $12M Sundance Deal

July 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“The Invite” was the biggest sale out of this year’s Sundance, with A24 acquiring it for $12M. If the strong reviews translate into Oscar nominations, then it could prove to be a worthwhile investment

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Paramount-Warner Bros. $111 Billion Merger Temporarily Paused by Judge

July 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the proposed $110 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. merger, giving a 12-state coalition more time to pursue its antitrust challenge.

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