That $100M budget is a steep investment for a movie without conventional A-list headliners — unless Lily James and Pierce Brosnan fit that description for you.
Read moreMark Ruffalo Accuses Ellisons of “Genocide,” Paramount Calls Remarks “Antisemitic”
Something tells me Mark Ruffalo won’t be starring in a Paramount movie again anytime soon. Ruffalo is now accusing the Ellison family of complicity in “genocide,” escalating his already fierce merger opposition.
Read moreJosh Brolin Says ‘Sicario 3’ Is “Happening” and Will Shoot “Soon” — But Who’s Directing?
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.
Read more‘The Odyssey’ Hits VOD, 4k Blu-Ray Release on November 17 — Exactly 120 Days After Theatrical Release
Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” followed a similar four-month window, landing on digital and physical media at the same time. Universal also waited until roughly a month before making it official.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘The End of Oak Street’ Stumbles 62% as ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Eyes $25M Opening, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Holds No. 1
The big wide release this weekend is “Insidious: Out of the Further,” backed by Sony and Blumhouse. This is the sixth ‘Insidious’ movie, and since they are made cheaply, it won’t be the last.
Read moreMichael Showalter Is Remaking ‘Serendipity’ for Amazon/MGM— But He Insists It’s a “Rebuttal” Not A “Remake”
Michael Showalter (“The Big Sick”) is teaming up with Amazon/MGM to direct a “modern retelling” of the 2001 romantic comedy “Serendipity.” Marc Klein, who wrote the original film, is writing the script.
Read morePeter Berg’s ‘The Mosquito Bowl’ Sets October 30 Theatrical Release, November Netflix Premiere
The theatrical rollout for “The Mosquito Bowl” is for Oscar eligibility, as the film will play in select AMC theaters during its run, along with additional locations across the country.
Read moreJason Statham’s ‘Mutiny’ Leak Sparks Fury From Film Buyers, With Amazon Facing Multimillion-Dollar Fallout
The 95-minute film was fully playable on Wednesday, for more than two hours, and was ultimately removed at around 10am. Regardless, the damage has been done.
Read more‘Primetime’: Chris Hansen Went to See a Movie About Himself. A24 Asked Him to “Sign Away His Rights.” He Left.
Before the movie could start, A24 allegedly wanted Hansen to sign an agreement that — according to him — would effectively surrender his rights to his name, image and brand.
Read moreJohnny Depp’s Comeback?: ‘Ebenezer’ Tests Through the Roof for Paramount, ‘Pirates 6’ Role Confirmed
We all saw the “Ebenezer” trailer a few weeks ago. It was all about Johnny Depp in full geezer makeup and totally in character, as he usually is. The trailer centered on the return of the “master of misfits.”
Read more‘Michael 2’ Will Explore Child Abuse Allegations From Michael Jackson’s “Point of View,” Jaafar Jackson Says
I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of looking forward to the “Michael” sequel. Whether Vantoine directs it or John Logan, it doesn’t matter—it’s an inevitable sh*tshow that will result from its making and release.
Read moreKathryn Bigelow’s ‘Strange Days’ Finally Getting 4K Physical Release
Kathryn Bigelow’s “Strange Days” has remained largely unavailable on physical media, with only an old DVD edition to its name, but Disney is finally set to release the film on 4K Blu-ray.
Read moreNetflix Pushes Greg Kwedar’s ‘Saturn Return’ to 2027
Many thought this one might show up this awards season, especially given the recent pedigree of Kwedar and his writing partner Clint Bentley. The film wrapped production in October 2025.
Read moreGood/Great Movies That Don't Deserve Their “Rotten" Scores
These 31 titles clearly have their share of detractors — that’s why they’re “rotten” — and I expect some people to question a few of these picks. That’s fine. However, I believe most are strong films, worth reevaluating.
Read moreCharles Melton to Star in Destin Daniel Cretton’s ‘Naruto’ Live-Action Movie
Cretton, who is directing “Naruto,” also has a “Shang-Chi” sequel in development. After dropping out of “Avengers: Kang Dynasty,” he was hired to direct “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
Read more‘Wonder Man’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Demands Viewership Data, Questions Treatment of Black-Led Marvel Projects
Many were surprised by the cancellation of the Disney+ Marvel series “Wonder Man” after just one season, despite the second season having received a green light in March.
Read moreRidley Scott’s ‘Treasure Island’ Adds Owen Cooper, Hugh Grant Circles Role — Shoots in November
After “The Dog Stars,” set to be released this month, Ridley Scott’s top priority seems to be “Treasure Island,” starring Hugh Jackman and set up at Sony Pictures. This film is coming sooner than we think.
Read moreWoody Allen’s New Movie Sets October 5 Start Date in Madrid With $12M Budget
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