Takashi Yamazaki isn't wasting any time. "Godzilla Minus Zero" hasn't even opened yet (it arrives November 6), and he's already readying his next move: his first major studio picture, "Grandgear."
Read moreBest Picture Race: ‘The Odyssey' Still #1, ‘You Can See Everything' Is a Threat, ‘La Bola Negra' Is a Hot Ticket, and ‘Digger' Refuses to Die
As it stands, the race looks like this at the top: "The Odyssey," "La Bola Negra," and then "You Can See Everything," with plenty of room to keep climbing.
Read morePaul Schrader Says ‘The Basics of Philosophy' Was Rejected by Telluride and TIFF Over “Subject Matter,” Claims “People Easily Offended” Today
Paul Schrader has never been one to hold back, and in a new conversation, he confirms that his latest film, “The Basics of Philosophy,” was turned away by Telluride, Toronto and New York.
Read moreWhat's the Best Documentary of the 21st Century? Vote Now!
Which non-fiction film is the best of the century? I've purposely left out "You Can See Everything," partly because of inevitable recency bias and to keep the poll varied. Also, is it even a doc?
Read more‘Ali G: Who Iz I?' Dumped on Prime Video October 28 After One-Weekend Theatrical Run
Well, that was fast. Sacha Baron Cohen's “Ali G: Who Iz I?” will be streaming on Amazon Prime Video this Wednesday, October 28, just five days after its so-called theatrical release.
Read moreLars Von Trier Breaks Years of Silence: “I Have a Disease I Wouldn't Wish on My Worst Enemy”
Von Trier sat down with his daughter, filmmaker Agnes Trier, for a 23-minute interview. It's the first time we've really seen him in years, and I'll be honest, it's tough to watch.
Read morePeter Claffey Cast as Beast in Marvel's ‘X-Men' Reboot
Claffey 6'5" and played professional rugby before he got into acting, so the physicality is already there for Beast. If you saw what Claffey did as Dunk this past winter, you'll understand why Marvel bit.
Read moreRobert Pattinson on Steven Soderbergh Taking Over ‘The Batman Part II' Shoot: “It's Completely Selfless"
Asked when filming picks back up, Pattinson said, "I think they're in production already. And I'm starting in a couple of days." Good news, then.
Read moreKeanu Reeves to Star in Netflix's ‘Maelstrom,’ Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra — a ‘Die Hard’-Style Spec Script Dusted Off From 1993
Jaume Collet-Serra is directing, which makes perfect sense. He's the guy who turned "Carry-On" — a script that sat on a shelf for 11 years — into Netflix's third most-watched film ever.
Read moreBox Office: ‘Clayface' Takes #1 With $24M, ‘You Can See Everything' Surges 25%, ‘The Social Reckoning' Is Done With 85% Drop
Warner Bros' "Clayface" is #1 this weekend with $24M domestic and $43M worldwide. That's a bit under what studio tracking was projecting a month ago ($25M-$35M), but this is not a total disaster.
Read moreJames Gunn Celebrates ‘Clayface’ A- CinemaScore: “Really Proud”
DC's "Clayface" has earned an A- CinemaScore from opening night audiences. That's a very good grade for any movie, and an especially rare one for horror, a genre audiences tend to grade harshly.
Read moreAlex Garland's ‘Elden Ring' Now Costs Around $200M — A24 Isn't an Indie Studio Anymore
The Wall Street Journal reports that "Elden Ring" actually cost around $200M to make, nearly double what was floated when cameras started rolling in April. The film is still dated for March 3, 2028.
Read more‘Out of This World’: Albert Serra Calls His Riley Keough Film a “Masterpiece” — After Shooting 500 Hours of Footage
Now, before anyone criticizes the self-praise, this is nothing new for Serra. The man has been his own biggest hype machine for many years now.
Read moreJ. Todd Anderson, the Coen Brothers’ Longtime Storyboard Artist, Has Died at 67
‘Wildwood' Actually Has a $400M+ Budget? It May Be the Most Expensive Animated Film Ever Made
One source describes the actual cost of bringing Knight's 17-year passion project to the screen as "astronomical." Another goes further, claiming "Wildwood" is the most expensive animated movie ever made.
Read moreNew ‘Alien’ Movie Hires ‘Prisoners’ Writer, Tied to Ridley Scott’s ‘Prometheus’ and ‘Covenant’ — ‘Romulus 2’ in “Limbo”
According to THR, Aaron Guzikowski, who wrote Denis Villeneuve’s “Prisoners,” has been hired to write a new “Alien” movie for 20th Century Studios, unrelated to ‘Romulus,’ but connected to Ridley Scott.
Read moreHarry Melling In Talks to Join Zach Cregger’s ‘The Flood’ Alongside Jennifer Lawrence
Word of caution. All Warners projects are currently being re-examined by Skydance executives, meaning no talent deals are in place just yet. Still, Warner Bros. are expected to greenlight “The Flood,”
Read moreZendaya Goes Lead in ‘Dune: Part Three' Oscar Campaign
Well, this is a curveball. According to Variety, Zendaya will campaign in Best Actress for her turn as Chani in "Dune: Part Three," Denis Villeneuve's final chapter of the saga. That's notable.
Read moreDenis Villeneuve Calls ‘Digger' a “Furious Comedy" and “a Very Important Movie"
Will Academy voters feel the same way? Directors tend to respect directors who swing big, and having Villeneuve publicly champion your film doesn't hurt.
Read moreBox Office: ‘Clayface' Hits $3.5M in Previews, ‘You Can See Everything' Eyes $20M+ Weekend, ‘Klara and the Sun’ Makes Only $85K and ‘Wildwood' Is in Trouble
That sets up a real fight for #1 this weekend between "Clayface" and "You Can See Everything." If Fielder's documentary holds strong in its expansion, it has a legitimate shot at beating a DC movie
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Takashi Yamazaki isn't wasting any time. "Godzilla Minus Zero" hasn't even opened yet (it arrives November 6), and he's already readying his next move: his first major studio picture, "Grandgear."