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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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Steven Spielberg Will Direct a Stage Musical, Written by Tony Kushner

Kushner has been Spielberg's go-to screenwriter for two decades now: "Munich," "Lincoln," "West Side Story" and "The Fabelmans." All four were Best Picture nominees.

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Guy Maddin to Direct ‘The Confessions,’ Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Hunter Schafer, Maya Hawke and Harry Melling

Before "Rumours," Guy Maddin, the great Canadian surrealist, hadn't shot a feature in more than seven years. Now, two years after that film premiered at Cannes, he already has his next one lined up.

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‘Dune: Part Three' Social Embargo Lifts December 2, Reviews Drop December 9

This morning, invites went out to press for screenings of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Three." I got one, and my screening is set for December 1. That's 17 days before the film opens in theaters.

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Lee Cronin’s ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Reboot Is Dead at Warner Bros, Paramount Now in Charge

Warner's version, which had ‘Evil Dead Rise’ director Lee Cronin in talks to write and direct, has been shelved. That leaves only Paramount Primal with plans to make a new Elm Street movie.

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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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‘Compassionate Release': Christopher McQuarrie's First Non-Tom Cruise Film in 25 Years Stars Denzel Washington, Taps ‘In Bruges' DP Eigil Bryld

October 29, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Bryld shot "In Bruges," "The Holdovers" and "House of Cards." That seems like the right fit for what is a smaller, character-driven crime story, and a change of pace for McQuarrie after years of stunt-heavy theatrics.

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James Gunn Says DCU Batman Casting “Isn't Very Far Off” — Do We Really Need Two Batmen?

October 29, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Right now, the cleanest path is to let Reeves finish his trilogy and bring in the new guy once the dust has settled. Gunn clearly hasn’t gotten the memo.

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Taylor Russell Joins Brady Corbet's ‘The Origin of the World'

October 29, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Taylor Russell has joined Brady Corbet's "The Origin of the World." She is now part of an already impressive cast which includes Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Selena Gomez, Lily McInerny and Joe Alwyn.

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Armando Iannucci's Next Film Is a Conspiracy Thriller Starring James McAvoy, Alicia Vikander & Taron Egerton

October 29, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Now this is a package. Armando Iannucci will write and direct a new film headed to the market, with James McAvoy, Alicia Vikander and Taron Egerton set to star. None of the three has worked with Iannucci before.

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Warner Bros’ 2026 Slate Is Expected to Lose $800M+

October 29, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Abdy and De Luca's 2026 slate is expected to lose more than $800M. "Digger" alone is reportedly a $250M write-off. "The Bride" is in the red by more than $100M. "Supergirl" losses are in the $200M range.

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

October 28, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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

October 28, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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

October 28, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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

October 28, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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

October 28, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

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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‘Behemoth’ Trailer: Tony Gilroy’s First Film in 14 Years Stars Pedro Pascal as Cellist

October 28, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Gilroy launched his directing career with one of the strongest debuts of the 21st century, "Michael Clayton" (2007), before following it with two lesser efforts, "Duplicity" (2009) and "The Bourne Legacy" (2012).

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Robert Zemeckis and Jennifer Lopez Clashing Over Final Cut of Netflix’s $100M-Costing ‘The Last Mrs. Parrish’

October 28, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

What the hell is going on over at Netflix? We have already seen reports of behind-the-scenes drama around Greta Gerwig, David Fincher and Ben Affleck’s latest films — now it’s Robert Zemeckis?

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Linus Sandgren to DP Shawn Levy's ‘Ghost Rider' on Film — Connor Storrie in Talks to Co-Star

October 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Marvel's "Ghost Rider" just hired one of the best cinematographers working today. Linus Sandgren will serve as DP on Shawn Levy's MCU flick, and, most notably, the project will be shot on film.

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Jafar Panahi Sentenced to Five Years in Prison as Iran Orders His Assets Seized

October 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It keeps getting worse for Jafar Panahi. The Palme d'Or-winning director of "It Was Just an Accident" has been sentenced by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court to five years in prison.

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‘The Birds’ Limited Series Starring Sarah Snook Lands at HBO

October 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Hollywood remaking anything connected to Hitchcock has rarely produced memorable results. Yet the industry keeps trying, despite overwhelming evidence that it’s a fool’s errand.

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‘One of Them Days’ Filmmaker Lawrence Lamont to Direct Ice Cube-Penned ‘Last Friday’ Sequel

October 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Lawrence Lamont, whose “One of Them Days” was one of the more pleasant low-key surprises of early 2025, has been tapped by New Line to direct “Last Friday,” the fourth instalment of the “Friday” franchise.

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‘Coyote vs. Acme' Ruled Eligible for Best Animated Feature Oscar — Crashes the Race Against ‘Wildwood’ and ‘Toy Story 5’

October 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Should "Coyote vs. Acme" even be considered an animated film? The Academy requires animation to cover 75% of a film's runtime, and somehow this movie cleared that bar.

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Gotham Award Nominations: ‘Tender Loving Care,’ ‘All of a Sudden,’ ‘The Invite’ and ‘La Gradiva' Lead With 4 Nods

October 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Last year, "One Battle After Another" dominated the Gothams and then won the Best Picture Oscar. This year, there's no clear frontrunner, with five films tied for the most nominations at four.

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‘Dune 3’ Final Trailer: Denis Villeneuve Has Taken Massive Liberties With ‘Messiah’ — That’s Perfectly Fine

October 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Warner Bros. has dropped the final trailer for Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Three," and with the film only weeks away, this is the last big look we're getting before opening day.

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Aaron Sorkin Admits He Has “No Visual Sensibility" as a Director, Questions His “Talent”

October 27, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

You don't see this every day: a major filmmaker, mid-release, admitting he's just not very good at his job. That’s exactly what Aaron Sorkin has done as “The Social Reckoning” dies a slow death in theaters.

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