Fandango recently surveyed more than 6,000 movie ticket buyers to find out which films they’re most excited to see this upcoming summer — and the results emphasize audience preference for IP.
Read moreVittorio Storaro to DP Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Glimpses of the Moon’?
If you look up Italian articles about this upcoming production, you’ll notice Vittorio Storaro’s name mentioned as the potential cinematographer.
Read moreCANNES: Werner Herzog, Ira Sachs, László Nemes, and Unexpected French Contenders for Palme d’Or
Cannes is putting the finishing touches on the lineup for its 79th edition, and to say this will be an eclectic mix of filmmakers vying for the Palme d’Or would be an understatement.
Read moreHuh?! Cameron Diaz to Star in ‘Troop Beverly Hills’ Sequel
Remember “Troop Beverly Hills”? A sequel has just been announced, and it’s arguably one of the most unexpected follow-ups in recent memory.
Read moreAdam McKay Claims $150M+ Netflix Satire ‘Average Height, Average Build’ Isn’t Dead
McKay’s project was set to star Robert Pattinson, Robert Downey Jr., Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, and Danielle Deadwyler. The budget was said to be very high ($150M+).
Read moreTodd Haynes’ ‘De Noche’ Rumored to Shoot in Black and White for 1930s Detective Noir
Todd Haynes might be shooting “De Noche” in black and white, which would make it only the third time he’s done that in his career, after “I’m Not There” and “Wonderstruck.”
Read more‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Earns Mediocre Reviews
Critics are decidedly underwhelmed, with the embargo having now lifted, and the third season currently holding a lukewarm 50% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Read moreReport: Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’ to Premiere at Cannes
‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ Casting Controversy: Gunn Calls Deadline Report “Bullsh*t” [Updated]
According to Deadline, a key role still needs to be cast, with Marisa Abela, Adria Arjona, and Ella Purnell having tested for it last week. Gunn is calling “bullsh*t.”
Read moreDisney Wants “Cheaper and Shorter” ‘Avatar’ Sequels After ‘Fire and Ash’
Conversations are underway about how to make them “cheaper and shorter,” so the investment becomes “less risky” for Disney.
Read moreBrazilian Shoot Underway for Lisandro Alonso’s ‘Taste of Cherry’ Remake Starring Wagner Moura
Argentine filmmaker Lisandro Alonso is directing a remake of “Taste of Cherry” — the 1997 Palme d’Or-winning film by late Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami.
Read moreSteven Soderbergh to Direct Wagner Moura in Spanish-American War Movie That Will Use “A Lot of AI”
Steven Soderbergh, who has released nine films over the last seven years, isn’t set to shoot anything this year — unusual given how prolific he is — but it’s not for lack of trying.
Read moreMartin Scorsese's ‘What Happens at Night' Wraps 35-Day Shoot in Prague, Moves to New York City for Interiors
That’s a wrap on What Happens at Night in Prague. All that’s left is interior shooting in New York City this month. It’s turning into one of Martin Scorsese’s shortest shoots in years.
Read moreCannes Rumors: Jordan Firstman in UCR? Pawel Pawlikowski, Léa Mysius, Quentin Dupieux, and a Surprise Competition Title?
There will be some extra U.S. presence in the lineup. Jordan Firstman (“Rotting in the Sun”) seemingly has his feature debut, titled “Club Kid,” selected for the Un Certain Regard sidebar.
Read moreNoah Hawley Set to Direct ‘Terrified’ Remake for Warner Bros.
Hawley, has decided to give cinema another shot. He has set up his sophomore directorial effort, “Terrified,” with Warner Bros., a remake of the Argentine supernatural thriller.
Read moreMacon Blair’s ‘The Sh*theads’ Gets Retitled ‘Idiots,’ Sets Summer Release Date
Was there any doubt it would actually keep it? While the original title raised more than a few eyebrows — there seems to be this broader push to position the comedy for multiplex audiences.
Read moreFrancis Ford Coppola Turns 87, ‘Glimpses of the Moon’ Still Moving Forward in Italy
Coppola has described ‘Glimpses’ as a “strange 30s-style musical.” No cast has been announced so far. This will be a loose adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel of the same name.
Read moreJoe Dante Defends Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ as a “Bold” Movie Panned by “Mostly Male Reviewers”
When an artistic misfire like “The Bride!” occurs, contrarian opinions are inevitable, and claims that the film has been “misunderstood” are bound to emerge.
Read moreMarvel’s ‘X-Men’ Reboot Gets Another Rewrite With Scribes From ‘Beef’ and “‘The Bear’
Previously, Michael Lesslie—known for “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” and “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t”—was scripting the film, revising an earlier draft by Aaron Rabin and Zach Dean.
Read moreAntoine Fuqua’s ‘Michael’ Biopic Hits $200M Budget After $50M Reshoots
“Michael,” which has a runtime of 127 minutes—only half of the original four-hour cut—stars Jafaar Jackson as the “King of Pop.” The ensemble includes Colman Domingo, and Miles Teller.
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