‘Greyhound’: Tom Hanks’ New Film Sells to Apple TV+ For $70 Million Streaming Debut

As I had long suspected, Tom Hanks’ upcoming drama, “Greyhound,” is going from a theatrical premiere to a straight-to-streaming Apple TV+ debut.

According to Deadline, Apple TV+ bought the distribution rights to Hanks’ upcoming film, “Greyhound,” for $70 million. The Father’s Day theatrical release aligns very well with the film’s demographic. I’m sure AMC and Regal are not happy about this.

“Greyhound” is directed by “Get Low” filmmaker Aaron Schneider and is based on a script by Hanks himself, who also stars in the WWII drama. The film is based on the life of George Krause and his ship The Destroyer as he commands it during the Battle of the Atlantic.

“Greyhound” was originally filmed in 2018 and scheduled for release in May 2019. The film was eventually delayed until May 2020 and then June 12, 2020. Sony was in a bit of a pretzel with this film as delaying it any further would be toxic for a film that was shot nearly 3 years ago. Apple TV+ are desperate to compete with Netflix, which has had a superb few months during the pandemic, but is this Tom Hanks film the answer? It all depends on the quality of the film. One suspects Apple has seen the film and has confidence in its ability to perform well with audiences — however, desperate times call for desperate measures, so who knows.

Joel Coen’s ‘Jack of Spades’ Is a Gothic Mystery Based on a 1901 Novel, With Patsy Ferran “Dynamite” in the Lead

I can confirm that Joel Coen’s “Jack of Spades” is based on Frances Frederica Montrésor’s 1901 novel “The Alien: A Story of Middle Age.” It’s a ghost story. A gothic mystery.

Kendrick Lamar & ‘South Park’ Creators’ ‘Whitney Springs’ Budget Almost Hits $150M, Still Unfinished

Stone and Parker’s “Whitney Springs” still isn’t finished. The budget has skyrocketed to over $100M. Stone and Parker have taken full responsibility for the delay.

Michael Mann Has “Secretly Recut” ‘Miami Vice’ for a New “Director’s Final Cut” to Premiere in October

I’m not sure how this is going to turn out, but Michael Mann “secretly recut” his ‘Miami Vice’ movie, which has now led to the 4k restoration, a “Director’s Fina Cut,” to world premiere on October 3.

Paul Feig to Direct ‘The Italian Job’ Sequel for Paramount

Wait, what? According to Deadline, Paul Feig is going to direct an “Italian Job” sequel for Paramount. No word yet on cast returns. A writer is supposed to be hired soon for the script.

‘Digger’ Final Trailer Teases Iñárritu’s Apocalyptic Satire With Tom Cruise

We’re just 24 days away from its release, yet there doesn’t seem to be much excitement building around this film. The marketing has not worked.

August 19, 2019

3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC

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.

Joaquin Phoenix Reuniting with Mike Mills for Next Film, Shooting in January 2027

Phoenix is set to reunite with Mills on this next film, which is being distributed by A24 and starts shooting January 2027. This will be Phoenix’s first film since “Eddington.”

Paul Thomas Anderson Has Already Chosen His Next Film, Jonny Greenwood Says

“Paul is getting close to pressing the button on the next film, I believe, and I’m already trying to learn a new instrument that would be central to it,” Greenwood tells Screen Daily.

Ridley Scott Says “I Didn’t Say That” After Calling ‘The Dog Stars’ His Best Movie Since ‘The Martian’

In June 2026, Scott told The Buyer that “The Dog Stars” is “probably the best movie I’ve done since The Martian.” He’s now denying he ever said that.

Todd Field-Written ‘The Girls’ Sets Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic to Direct, November Shoot

Cinephiles another Todd Field movie, and although we might have to wait for his next directorial effort, “The Girls” will have to suffice for now.

Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘2000s, and ‘2010s. — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

Critics Poll: ‘Citizen Kane' Named Best Film of the 1940s

The results are in, and according to critics, this decade filled with cinematic riches did not have a better film than Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” Nobody should be surprised by this result. “Citizen Kane” changed cinema forever.

Critics Poll: ‘Vertigo’ Named Best Film of the 1950s, Over 120 Participants

It was a closer race than anticipated, but Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” has topped our best of the ’50s poll, besting Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s “Singin’ in the Rain” by just two votes.

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