The embargo has lifted on “The End Oak Street,” and we might have one last good studio summer movie in our hands — actually two, if you count “Coyote vs Acme,” which I’ll get to a little later.
Read moreJack Lowden Is “Strongly Considered” for James Bond
This could mean that Lowden has made it through to the next round, alongside Jacob Elordi, and will be auditioning this month for the role. No word yet on who the other candidates are.
Read moreBen Affleck’s ‘Animals’ Has A Teaser, Sets October Release for Netflix
Affleck has directed four fairly well-reviewed films (“The Town,” “Gone Baby Gone,” “Air,” and “Argo”), including a Best Picture winner (“Argo”) and a recent misfire (“Live by Night”).
Read moreBradley Cooper’s ‘Ocean’s’ Prequel Starts Filming in Europe
A June 25, 2027 release date has been set for “Oceans.” This will be Cooper’s fourth directorial effort after “A Star Is Born,” “Maestro,” and “Is This Thing On?”
Read moreWerner Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’ Is the Only Movie to Hit All Four Major Fall Film Festivals
Inspired by a true story, “Bucking Fastard” follows sisters Jean and Joan Holbrooke, played by Rooney and Kate Mara, in total sync, as they live by their own social and emotional standards and rules.
Read moreMichael Haneke Has Retired From Filmmaking: “He Made His 10 Movies, Just Like His Idol Robert Bresson”
It’s an understatement to say that Michael Haneke has had an immense impact on cinema—“Caché,” “The Piano Teacher,” “Funny Games,” and “Amour” are cinematic landmarks.
Read moreParker Finn’s ‘Possession’ Remake Sets June 2027 Release at Paramount
Yep, they’re going ahead with it. One of the most puzzling remake announcements in recent years is not only currently in production, but has also just been dated for release.
Read more‘Josephine’ Trailer: Sundance Winner About a Child Witnessing Rape Sets November Release
We now have a very effective trailer for “Josephine,” and this film is certainly going to be a tough watch for many. The story of a child who witnesses a rape and the psychological toll she endures is not an easy sell.
Read moreTom McCarthy’s ‘A Statement’ to World Premiere at 64th New York Film Festival
“A Statement” stars Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, and John Turturro. The film marks the return of McCarthy, a filmmaker we haven’t heard from in a while. It’s been five years since “Stillwater,” starring Matt Damon.
Read more‘The End of Oak Street’ Early Reactions Are Very Strong: Did Warner Bros. Fumble Its $85M Dinosaur Movie?
PLOT TWIST! We might have one more good summer movie left this season, and it’s headed to theaters on Friday.
Read moreZack Snyder’s ‘Escape From New York’ Lands at Warner Bros?
Hey, look who came back to his former home. Zack Snyder made a surprise return to the Warner Bros. lot Monday night, receiving what Page Six Hollywood described as a “hero’s welcome”
Read moreParamount Board Approves Exit From California if Deal With State Isn’t Reached by October 1
David Ellison has given his Paramount leadership team a stark ultimatum over the company’s legal battle with California regulators and the proposed $110 billion Warner Bros. merger.
Read moreKen Russell’s ‘The Devils’ Gets NC-17 Rating for Uncut 4K Restoration Coming to Theaters
Clockwork announced that “The Devils” has been rated NC-17 by the MPA, which, as far as I’m concerned, is basically free marketing. Much of the audience anticipating this release was hoping for this rating.
Read moreFirst Look: Andrew Haigh’s ‘A Long Winter’ to Screen at Telluride, TIFF and NYFF — Follow-Up to ‘All of Us Strangers’
For Haigh, the film feels like an “endpoint” in his career so far. Shot on film with DP André Turpin, “A Long Winter” was filmed in the Calgary wilderness, the same area used for “The Revenant.”
Read moreJacob Elordi Joins Ari Aster’s ‘Scapegoat’ Opposite Scarlett Johansson at A24
Jacob Elordi is set to co-star opposite Scarlett Johansson in “Scapegoat,” the upcoming thriller from Ari Aster, who is directing from his own script. A24, which has released his past four films, will distribute.
Read moreAlfonso Cuarón Returns to TV With Horror Thriller ‘Ascension’ at Apple — Hasn’t Directed A Movie in Eight Years
The good news is that Cuarón is only writing “Ascension,” meaning he won’t be tied up with directing duties and should still have room in his schedule for a long-awaited return to cinema.
Read moreLOL: ‘Magic Mike XXL’ Named Greatest Sequel of All-Time by IndieWire
Cue the ragebait — which is precisely what IndieWire intended when putting together their list of the 100 Best Sequels Ever Made, published this morning.
Read moreJames Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ Trailer: Adam Driver and Miles Teller Lead Cannes Crime Drama
This is very much a James Gray movie — romantic, old-fashioned, sometimes overly serious, but also capable of delivering some incredible suspense.
Read moreJoel Coen’s ‘Jack of Spades’ Screens for Studios, 150-Minute Cut Showed “Immense Promise”
The film stars Josh O’Connor, Frances McDormand, Damian Lewis, and Lesley Manville, but no plot details have been revealed. All we know is that it’s a “gothic mystery” set in 1880s Scotland.
Read moreNetflix Pushes Fernando Meirelles’ ‘Here Comes the Flood,’ Starring Denzel Washington and Robert Pattinson, to 2027
Back in July, Variety reported that the film had been tipped to premiere at the Venice Film Festival — it ultimately did not show up inside this year’s lineup, and now we know why— it’ll be released next year.
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This is a significant update for a project that has been stuck in development for years, and comes roughly a year after Brolin said “Sicario 3” was a maybe.