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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.

August 19, 2019

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Box Office: Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Heads for 65% Drop in Second Weekend

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Disclosure Day” won’t have a strong hold in its second weekend, with estimates pointing to a decline of around 65% — THR projects a steeper 69% drop, but that figure appears somewhat aggressive

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Readers’ Poll: What Are the Best Films of 2026 So Far? (And Here’s My List)

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

We’re about halfway through 2026, and now it’s WoR readers’ turn to submit their picks. I’ve come up with my own list of 12 highlights from this young movie year.

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A24’s ‘Death Stranding’ “Not Very Violent,” Director Michael Sarnoski Confirms; Plans 2027 Shoot

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Michael Sarnoski warns fans that his A24 adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s “Death Stranding” will not be as gory or dark as some might expect — is A24 aiming for PG-13?

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The Daniels Were in Talks to Direct ‘Sesame Street’ Movie as Netflix Takes Over Project From Warner Bros.

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The “Sesame Street” movie has moved to Netflix, Jonathan Krisel is no longer involved, and Anne Hathaway is likely out. A writer will be hired in the coming months.

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Luca Guadagnino “Shocked” by Amazon/MGM’s ‘Artificial’ Exit as Film Screens for A24, Neon, Netflix, and Warner Bros.

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

There has been speculation that Amazon—which announced plans to invest $50 billion in OpenAI this year—dropped the project for political reasons, although the company denies it.

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First Look at Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’ is A Gloomy Forrest — Trailer Releases June 29

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

We finally have our first official look at Robert Eggers’ “Werwulf” via Focus Features, and many are wondering, “where wolf?” Unfortunately, it’s just an image of a gloomy forest.

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George Lucas Is Such a ‘Minions’ Superfan That He’s Come Out of Retirement for ‘Minions & Monsters’

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, who has been retired from filmmaking for over 20 years, is set to make a voice cameo in Illumination’s upcoming “Minions & Monsters.”

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Thomas Vinterberg to Direct New Film With Tom Holland, Six Years After Oscar-Winning ‘Another Round’

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Vinterberg’s last film was 2020’s “Another Round,” which won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film and numerous other awards, including the BAFTA and César in the same category.

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Brian Duffield (‘Whalefall’) Reportedly Writing New ‘Alien’ Movie for 20th Century Studios

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Duffield is currently serving as the writer of this mystery ‘Alien’ movie. It’s unclear whether he’ll ultimately direct it as well, but that certainly seems like a possibility.

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Clea DuVall Takes Over Mattel’s ‘Polly Pocket’ Movie as Director, Replacing Lena Dunham

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

What a promotion for DuVall, 48, once a character actress who went on to direct indies “The Intervention” and “Happiest Season,” and is now in charge of steering the next big Mattel movie.

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Jordan Peele’s Next Film Finally Has a Script—But Release Date and Casting Isn’t Expected for “A Few Months”

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

If you remember, Peele reportedly got cold feet and scrapped the script he was supposed to shoot in late 2023. Then in 2024 and 2025, a second and third script were developed and also abandoned.

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Box-Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Scores $17.5M Thursday, Sets Franchise Record Ahead of Potential $180M+ Weekend

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

With a worldwide tally that should hit $300M by Sunday night, this film will easily hit the $1 billion mark, and then some, by the end of its run.

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Did Netflix Cancel ‘The Boroughs’ Out of Spite? Duffer Brothers Exit Reportedly Left Streamer “Embarrassed”

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Matt and Ross Duffer recently left Netflix for Paramount because they have the kind of theatrical ambitions Netflix cannot offer them. They now have an untitled feature film set to hit theaters in 2028.

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Florence Pugh Joins Andy Samberg and Annette Bening in Focus Features Rom-Com ‘42.6 Years’

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Michael Schwartz, who helmed the well-reviewed indie “The Peanut Butter Falcon,” is directing Bening, Samberg and Pugh in a Focus Features romcom with potential.

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Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ Dropped by Amazon/MGM in Surprise Studio Exit

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Surprising news coming out of Amazon/MGM: the studio has dropped Luca Guadagnino’s “Artificial,” which is now looking for a new home.

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Curry Barker to Write, Direct, and Produce New Horror Film for Universal in Reported Eight-Figure Deal

June 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Barker will be staying at Universal, which has landed his next directorial effort, shelling out what THR reports is a “rich eight-figure deal” for Barker to write, produce, and direct his third film.

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‘Supergirl’ Tracking at $45M, Worse Than ‘The Marvels’ Opening Weekend [Updated]

June 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

According to Matt Belloni, NRG tracking has declined again, and the film is now eyeing around $50M domestic opening weekend. Based on presales, it might even come in lower than that.

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Kate Hudson and Ana de Armas to Star in Erotic Thriller ‘Palm Grove,’ Directed by Kornél Mundruczó (‘Pieces of a Woman’)

June 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Kate Hudson and Ana de Armas are attached to star in “Palm Grove,” an original, big-screen erotic thriller written by James Morosini and set to be directed by Kornél Mundruczó.

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Jim Carrey to Star in ‘Grinch’ Sequel — Ron Howard Returns to Direct

June 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Universal has greenlit a sequel to the 2000 live-action “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” with Jim Carrey in talks to return, while Ron Howard is expected to direct again.

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Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ Runtime 2 Hours 44 Minutes — Venice World Premiere “Very Likely”

June 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It’s been a long, silent stretch since Lee Chang-dong’s “Burning” lit up Cannes in 2018. However, the revered South Korean filmmaker is now readying his return.

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