This was a decade that popularized sequels, franchises, and testosterone-driven spectacle, but it was also a time when mid-budget, adult-oriented filmmaking still had a real presence.
Read more‘Miami Vice '85' Delayed to 2028, ‘The Mummy 4' Upped to 2027
Universal is reshuffling its release calendar, with two high-profile projects — “The Mummy 4” and “Miami Vice ’85” — essentially swapping positions.
Read morePark Chan-wook to Direct ‘Brigands of Rattlecreek,' an Ultra-Violent Western by S. Craig Zahler, Starring McConaughey, Pascal, Butler
Park’s “Brigands of Rattlecreek” is happening, with McConaughey, Pedro Pascal, and Austin Butler attached to star. The estimated budget is $60M.
Read moreChristopher McQuarrie to Direct ‘Battlefield’ Movie, Michael B. Jordan to Star
The film is being developed under Paramount, with Christopher McQuarrie—known for his work on the Mission: Impossible franchise—attached to direct.
Read moreFirst Look: Sebastian Stan Goes Bald for Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’
The actor underwent a noticeable shift in appearance through makeup and prosthetics, designed to make him appear “more ordinary.”
Read moreClaudio Miranda is DP on Joseph Kosinski’s ‘Miami Vice 85’
Claudio Miranda, the Oscar-winning cinematographer of “Life of Pi,” has signed on as director of photography for Joseph Kosinski’s “Miami Vice ‘85.”
Read more‘Michael’ Opens With Staggering $12.6M in Previews, Eyes $90M+ Debut
That’s $12.6M in previews — well beyond expectations. It’s practically locked for a $90M opening weekend; it might even flirt with $100M. That’s a record for a music biopic.
Read moreKeanu Reeves and Brad Pitt Passed on The Daniels’ $150M Sci-Fi Comedy After Ryan Gosling Exited
After Ryan Gosling exited Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s upcoming untitled action sci-fi comedy set up at Universal, there was a scramble to find his replacement.
Read moreBrett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ Pushes Shoot to Fall Over $120M+ Budget and Salary Dispute With Tucker, Chan
The main issue causing the delays might have to do with the planned $120M budget, and the fact that producers still do not have deals with stars Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan.
Read more‘Artificial’ Screens …Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Social Network’ for AI
A recent private screening of “Artificial” (about two weeks ago) suggests Luca Guadagnino might have made one of his most zeitgeisty films yet.
Read more‘Michael’ Scores A– CinemaScore and 96% Rotten Tomatoes Despite Harsh Critic Reviews
While critics have trashed Antoine Fuqua’s Michael, which hit theaters nationwide at noon today, audiences seem to be responding far more positively.
Read moreLee Daniels’ ‘Terms of Endearment’ Remake With Oprah Eyed for June Shoot as Project Revived at Paramount
What once looked like a dead project is inching back into motion. After years of silence, the remake of the 1983 Oscar-winning film is quietly assembling cast and crew again, with a June shoot being eyed.
Read moreDP Emmanuel Lubezki Exits Ang Lee’s ‘Gold Mountain’
Emmanuel Lubezki has been replaced by Joshua James Richards, whose credits include three Chloé Zhao films—“Songs My Brother Taught Me,” “The Rider,” and “Nomadland”
Read moreAlex Proyas to Direct ‘Heaven’ With AI-Driven Tools, Turning Much-Delayed $100M Project Into Reality
For decades Proyas has been trying to make “Heaven,” a sci-fi satire along the lines of Terry Gilliam’s “Brazil.” One problem: the budget was way too high, reaching the $80–$100M mark.
Read moreJeff Nichols’ ‘King Snake’ Begins Filming in Arkansas with Margaret Qualley, Michael Shannon, and Drew Starkey
Jeff Nichols’ “King Snake” has started production in Arkansas. Nichols’ regular cinematographer Adam Stone is back onboard for this one.
Read moreCurry Barker’s ‘Anything But Ghosts’ Wraps Production, Starring Aaron Paul
This latest film comes after the recent announcement that Barker is also set to tackle a new version of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” for A24 as writer and director.
Read moreBruno Dumont’s ‘Red Rocks’ Lands in Directors’ Fortnight After Cannes Competition Snub Again
As mentioned a few days ago, and now made official, Dumont’s “Red Rocks” has been added to this year’s Directors’ Fortnight lineup.
Read more‘Hello & Paris’: Amazon/MGM Eyes $30M Deal for Bardem, Hudson Rom-Com Set for Streaming, No Theatrical
What feels shortsighted is Amazon/MGM reflexively treating this as streaming-only, as if a $30M, star-driven rom-com with Javier Bardem and Kate Hudson has no real theatrical value left to offer.
Read moreMaggie Gyllenhaal Named Venice Jury President After ‘The Bride!’ Misfire
Coming off “The Bride!,” Maggie Gyllenhaal has been named Jury President for the 83rd Venice Film Festival, running from September 2 to 12.
Read moreJamie Lee Curtis’ ‘Murder, She Wrote’ Movie Delayed to February 2028
“Murder, She Wrote” has now been delayed by a few months, with Universal Pictures pushing the release date from December 22, 2027, to February 4, 2028.
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