A24, once the cool kid on the block, is now facing severe backlash after announcing a research partnership with Google DeepMind that includes a $75M investment to explore AI filmmaking.
Read moreSarah Polley’s ‘The Bell Jar,’ Starring Billie Eilish, Starts Filming in Toronto
Yes, this is an adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s landmark novel, which Polley is directing for Focus Features, and with a 2027 premiere being eyed, no doubt at one of the major film festivals.
Read moreTim Robbins, Sissy Spacek Join Emma Stone and Chris Pine in ‘The Catch’ — Robbins’ First Film Role in Seven Years
Universal Pictures recently dated “The Catch” for May 21, 2027—a summer release and a strong sign of confidence in this non-IP romcom starring Emma Stone and Chris Pine.
Read moreJonah Hill’s ‘Cut Off’ Reportedly Deemed “Unreleasable” by Warner Bros.
“Cut Off,” Jonah Hill’s third directorial effort, which was set to hit theaters this July but was recently removed from the Warner Bros. release calendar, has turned into a major headache for Warner Bros.
Read moreUwe Boll and Elon Musk Makes ‘Citizen Vigilante’ Free on X After Claiming European Censorship
Boll claims European countries, specifically Germany and the UK, are limiting the film’s distribution due to “cultural concerns.” He has used the word “banned” to describe the censorship.
Read more‘Supergirl’ Has $6M Thursday, $7.8M Overall, Headed For Disastrous $39M+ Weekend
What started as a projected $65M opening weekend in June is now looking more like a three-day tally in the $39M range. That would be a disastrous start for a film that cost $185M+.
Read moreChristopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ to Skip Social Media Influencer Screenings!
Now, this is showing confidence in your movie. Universal has decided to skip word-of-mouth (a.k.a. influencer) screenings for Christopher Nolan‘s “The Odyssey.” Thanks to the heavenly gods.
Read moreSeth Rogen Plans Directing Comeback After ‘The Interview’ “Almost Started a War”
After a turbulent run in feature directing, Rogen seems to be cautiously re-entering that space again, and might even be shooting something come next year.
Read more‘Donkey’ Spinoff Officially Set for 2028 Release, Expands’ ‘Shrek’ Universe
Brad Bird Says No to ‘Ratatouille 2’ Despite Pixar’s Push for a Sequel: “We Told That Story”
You gotta love Brad Bird. While Pixar is milking sequels every chance it gets, one of the few classics that has yet to receive a continuation is Bird’s “Ratatouille,” an absolute animated masterpiece.
Read moreChristopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Holds First Press Screenings, Kurosawa’s ‘Ran’ Influences, Elliot Page’s Role Revealed
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” had its first press screenings a few days ago—two, to be precise, including one at NYC’s AMC Lincoln Square 13.
Read more‘The Weight’ Trailer: Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe Lead Old-School 1930s Prison Gold Heist Drama”
A nice surprise out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival was Padraic McKinley’s “The Weight,” which was met with positive reviews and even finished third in IndieWire’s critics poll of the fest.
Read moreZach Cregger’s ‘Barbarian’ Finally Gets Long-Awaited 4K Physical Media Release After Years of Fan Demand
It’s been four years since “Barbarian” hit theaters and officially launched Zach Cregger’s filmmaking career. After many petitions, and constant fan complaining, the physical media release is coming.
Read more‘Run Hide Fight: Infidels’: Jonathan Majors’ Comeback Vehicle Tackles Pro-Palestine Islamic Terrorists
If Armie Hammer recently decided that the best comeback vehicle for him was an anti-Islamic rape-gang movie directed by Uwe Boll, then Majors’ comeback vehicle isn’t far off from that vibe either.
Read moreThe Oscar Campaign for Tom Cruise Has Officially Begun
He should have won it for “Magnolia,” but Tom Cruise is now being backed by what will be a massive Warner Bros.-led campaign to get him his first golden statuette.
Read moreFirst Look: Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’ as Director Details “Middle English” Dialogue, and a Unique Black-and-White Color Visual Style
Olivia Wilde Claims ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Drama Never Happened: “None of This Is True”
There’s a special place in my heart for the drama that surrounded the making of Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling,” a 2022 production unlike any we’d seen before.
Read moreWhat Happened to ‘Wizards!’? The A24 Movie That’s Been Stuck in Limbo Since 2022 May Not Come Out This Year
can’t keep this film hidden forever. At some point, “Wizards!” will have to be shown to the public—or is the plan simply never to release it?
Read more‘Supergirl’ Debuts to Weak Reviews: — 49 on MC, 59% on RT: “The Worst Script I Can Remember”
Craig Gillespie’s “Supergirl” is not doing well with critics as the review embargo has finally lifted on the DCU film. James Gunn must be wondering what went wrong, but we saw this coming.
Read moreNetflix Gives ‘La Bola Negra' 28-Day November Theatrical Window as Cannes Winner Enters Oscar Race
Netflix is giving “La Bola Negra” a 28-day theatrical window beginning November 6. The film, which won Best Director at Cannes, will debut on the platform on December 4. By Netflix standards, this is a robust theatrical rollout.
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