There’s no clear indication of whether a studio is attached or if the movie is currently being shopped to buyers, but the film is complete, and we may get some news on it soon.
Read moreJohn M. Chu’s Britney Spears Biopic Moves Forward as ‘Dying For Sex’ Writer Boards to Write Script
Many believed the project to have stalled, but “Michael,” which became the highest-grossing biopic of all time, currently at $990M worldwide, probably changed a few minds over at Universal.
Read moreSian Heder’s ‘Being Heumann’ to Open TIFF 2026
This will be a world premiere, which means no Venice or Telluride. I presume the latter rejected it, and the producers didn’t waste their time submitting it to the former.
Read moreArmie Hammer Calls ‘Citizen Vigilante’ “Hateful” and “Disgusting” — Says It Wasn’t the Movie He Signed On For
Did Hammer know exactly what he was signing up for when he accepted “Citizen Vigilante”? He now wants audiences to believe he didn’t.
Read moreChristopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ First Reactions Praise a “Monumental” Epic, “Masterpiece” — But More Critics Need to See It
The only critic of the bunch, so far, is IndieWire’s David Ehrlich, and he seems quite mixed about it, but likes the final act.
Read more‘Obsession’ Passes $400M, Becomes Highest Grossing Film With Budget Under $1M
In the spirit of “Obsession,” I recently compiled a list of films made before 1980 that had budgets under $1M and proved that you can make a great movie without excessive spending.
Read moreOlivia Wilde Says ‘Naughty’ Starts Production “Soon” and Calls It “Heartbreaking” and “Hilarious”
For many months now, I had been hearing that Olivia Wilde, riding high off the excellent reviews for “The Invite,” was going to start production on her next directorial effort, “Naughty,” for Universal.
Read moreVicky Krieps, George MacKay and Omar Sy Join Bradley Cooper’s ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel
That Bradley Cooper-directed “Ocean’s Eleven” prequel continues to build momentum, steadily expanding its ensemble as it inches closer to production.
Read more‘Supergirl’ Crashes 77% in Second Weekend, Revised Box Office Drops to $8.6M [Updated]
“Supergirl,” coming off a disastrous $37M opening last weekend and now heading for a steep drop, with a projected second weekend of only $10M+.
Read moreNeon Acquired Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ in $0 MG Deal
Neon did not pay the upfront licensing fee that distributors usually dish out to acquire a film. They will be in charge of paying for marketing and distribution (P&A).
Read moreGeorge Clooney Will Be Honored With Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival Amid Debate Over His “Movie Star” Status
George Clooney will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival. He has now fully transformed into Jay Kelly.
Read moreKevin Costner to Screen “Definitive” 4-Hour ‘Dances with Wolves’ Cut at Locarno
We might not be getting “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2” anytime soon, but Kevin Costner has decided to refocus his attention on the ultimate western of his career.
Read moreIs Inde Navarette Joining “Heat 2”? Actress Confirms Meeting With Michael Mann
Navarette revealed that she had recently met with director Michael Mann for an undisclosed project. What movie other than “Heat 2” could this meeting have been about?
Read moreAntoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington’s Netflix ‘Hannibal’ Epic Is “Dead” Due to $200M Budget Concerns
The film was scheduled to shoot this summer in Italy but was suddenly halted in pre production, and is now effectively dead due to budget concerns—the rumored price tag for the film was over $200M.
Read more‘The Odyssey’ Skipping Influencers Was Fake News—Their First Reactions Will Still Beat Critics Tomorrow
Two weeks ago, we were being told that Universal was about to do something almost unheard of these days with Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Turns out, it was a mirage.
Read moreQuentin Tarantino May Shoot His Final Film in Summer 2027, Says DP Robert Richardson
Robert Richardson, the three-time Oscar-winning cinematographer affectionately nicknamed “Big Bad Bob” by Brad Pitt, spent the July 4 weekend at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Read more‘Idiocracy’ Tops NYT Poll as the “Definitive Movie That Represents America at 250 Years”
Yes, the film where a professional wrestler-turned-president named Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho fires a machine gun into the air while declaring war on “problem” crops.
Read moreVin Diesel Claims ‘Fast Forever’ Is “Filming,” but the Evidence Says Otherwise
No cast has been announced for “Fast Forever.” Seemingly, “Fast X” helmer Louis Leterrier may return as director, although that remains unconfirmed. Michael Lesslie is writing the script.
Read moreGina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ in Trouble? Writer and Producer Tomi Adeyemi Distances Herself
It already raised eyebrows when Paramount scheduled the film for a January 15, 2027 release—a month often viewed as a studio dumping ground—and now the situation has become more intriguing.
Read moreChristopher Nolan Told Universal It Was ‘R’ Rated or No Deal for ‘The Odyssey’: “We Wanted to Make the Most Intense Version”
Nolan wanted “The Odyssey” to “feel visceral and modern,” and, given the brutality of the era it depicts, there would be none of the compromise of PG-13.
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