After yesterday’s report that Bradley Cooper was eyeing a lead role in the Danny McBride-written “G.I. Joe” movie, word has now come that McBride will also be directing.
Read moreGuillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Sets Criterion Collection Release With 158-Minute Extended Cut
Criterion has set October 27 release for del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” which includes a 158-minute extended version titled “Frankenstein: The Reborn Cut.” That’s eight minutes longer than the original.
Read morePeter Jackson Says ‘Tintin’ Sequel is the “Next Film I’ll Direct”
Jackson, who hasn’t directed a feature (not counting his excellent docs) in over 12 years, has confirmed to Gold Derby that he’s coming back, and the “next film” will be the ‘Tintin’ sequel.
Read more‘The Odyssey’ Review: Christopher Nolan’s Epic Is a Flawed but Astonishing Spectacle — Rave Reviews Confirm Best Picture Frontrunner
There is something undeniably powerful about a film that swings this hard, that embraces myth, spectacle, and the strange dream logic of ancient storytelling.
Read moreAaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ Gets Reshoots, Won’t Premiere at Venice Film Festival
About a month ago, Variety published a piece saying that “The Social Reckoning” was being submitted to the Venice Film Festival. I can confirm now that will definitely not be happening.
Read moreJ.J. Abrams’ ‘The Great Beyond’ Delayed to October 2027
J.J. Abrams’ first directing project since 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” has been delayed. Warner Bros. is moving “The Great Beyond” from its planned Nov. 13, 2026, release to Oct. 1, 2027.
Read more‘The Batman: Part II’ Delayed, Again, to February 18, 2028 Release
A major release calendar shake-up at Warner Bros: Matt Reeves’ “The Batman Part II” is moving from October 1, 2027, to February 18, 2028.
Read more‘I Play Rocky’ Trailer: Peter Farrelly Recreates Sylvester Stallone’s Incredible ‘Rocky’ Origin Story
Peter Farrelly directs the film, which is inspired by the story of how Stallone came to make his 1976 boxing classic “Rocky.” And what better way to cast Stallone than by signing his doppelgänger?
Read moreBradley Cooper to Star in Danny McBride’s G.I. Joe Movie
Chris Hemsworth, who originally had the lead role, has dropped out of Danny McBride’s “G.I. Joe” reboot, for undisclosed reasons, and been replaced by Bradley Cooper.
Read moreJoel Coen’s ‘Jack of Spades’ Delayed to 2027
The film stars Josh O’Connor, Lesley Manville, Frances McDormand, and Damien Lewis, but no plot details have been revealed. All we know is that it’s a “gothic mystery” set in 1880s Scotland.
Read moreJoe Alwyn in Talks for Brady Corbet’s ‘The Origin of the World,’ With Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender and Selena Gomez
Joe Alwyn, who starred in “The Brutalist,” is set to reteam with Brady Corbet on “The Origin of the World,” which is now expected to begin production in September.
Read moreCarey Mulligan Joins Sarah Polley’s ‘The Bell Jar’
Three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan is now part of Polley’s film. Mulligan will portray Mrs. Greenwood, the mother of protagonist Esther Greenwood, who is set to be played by Billie Eilish.
Read moreGeorge Lucas Says AI Is “The Future” of Cinema: “There’s Nothing You Can Do About It”
In a new interview, Lucas goes a step further, calling AI “the future” of moviemaking and telling its detractors that there is little they can do to stop its inevitable rise within cinema.
Read moreAlex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Documentary Sets Oscar Ambitions With Best Picture Campaign, October 16 Release
“Musk” was actually supposed to premiere at Cannes in 2024, but Gibney delayed the debut as new developments continued to emerge and additional footage was added.
Read more‘Disclosure Day’ Heads to VOD After Box Office Struggles
Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” is a money loser for Universal, as it needed $300M to break even and is currently at $239M, with not much more left to add to that tally.
Read moreAndy Serkis Defends ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Casting After Diversity Criticism: “We’re Not Doing a Politically Correct” Version
Serkis is addressing some of the pushback he has received over the ‘Hunt For Gollum’ cast being predominantly white. His response? He’s not in the business of “ticking boxes.”
Read more‘The Whisper Man’ Trailer: Robert De Niro and Adam Scott Lead Netflix’s Psychological Thriller
I trust director James Ashcroft’s instincts—he directed the underrated 2021 horror-crime indie “Coming Home in the Dark” and 2024’s “The Rule of Jenny Pen,” both of which are sharply vicious.
Read more‘Mayday’ Trailer: Ryan Reynolds’ $100M+ Costing Action-Comedy Heads Straight to Streaming on Apple TV
“Mayday,” reportedly finished since mid-2024, has been sitting in limbo ever since. There’s been no clear indication of creative trouble—no rumors of reshoots, and test screenings were positive.
Read moreTony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’ Trailer: Pedro Pascal Leads Searchlight’s Big Oscar Bet, Sets December 4 Release
Searchlight Pictures has finally decided that “Behemoth!” will hit theaters on Friday, December 4. It’s a prime awards season slot for a film with sky-high expectations.
Read more‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Could Be Marvel’s Second-Longest Movie Ever as Studio Eyes 2-Hour-46-Minute Runtime (Not Locked)
The film might be 2 hours and 45 minutes. However, there’s a catch. The “final cut is unlikely to be locked this far in advance.” THR frames it as “not final,” a placeholder, if you will.
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