Based on a short story by Dave Eggers, “The Comebacker” was scripted by Heller and is described as a “love letter to baseball.” Tom Hanks is the lead.
Read moreAlejandro G. Iñárritu’s ‘Digger,’ Starring Tom Cruise, Nears $200M Budget?
This is yet another “One Battle After Another” situation for Warner Bros.—a film that will need strong reviews and Oscar attention to be called a success.
Read moreMartin Scorsese Slammed by Art Directors Guild for “Turning His Back on Human Artists” After AI Embrace
Martin Scorsese, widely adored by cinephiles, has recently found himself at the center of controversy over his engagement with artificial intelligence in filmmaking.
Read moreSteven Spielberg Says He “Walked Away” from ‘Harry Potter’ for ‘A.I.’ After Stanley Kubrick’s Death
Spielberg has revealed that the death of Stanley Kubrick in 1999, and the Kubrick family’s efforts to persuade him to direct “A.I. Artificial Intelligence,” prompted his sudden departure from “Harry Potter.”
Read more‘The Social Reckoning’ Trailer Has Jeremy Strong Taking Over as Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ Follow-Up
Strong’s transformation — especially the bleached ginger hair — will have people debating just how well suited he is for the role. Is it a stroke of genius, or is Eisenberg‘s absence being felt here?
Read moreRUMOR: Emma Stone in Talks to Join Matt Damon in The Daniels’ Next Film: “Superhero Tentpole With Global Warming as the Villain”
The film is being described as a “superhero tentpole with global warming as the villain.” It had previously been reported that the ‘80s-set film would also involve time travel.
Read moreSteven Spielberg’s Best Films, According to 100+ Critics
With a filmography that spans six decades and more than 40 movies, Steven Spielberg’s landmark career has been that rarest of beasts, mixing commercial success with resounding artistic merits.
Read moreAnton Corbijn’s ‘A Talent For Murder’ Acquired by Bleecker Street for Fall 2026 Release
After much delay, Anton Corbijn’s “Switzerland,” his first narrative film in eleven years, has been acquired by Bleecker Street and will be released this fall.
Read moreGus Van Sant Sets Next Film With Nicholas Galitzine Starring as Male Supermodel Hoyt Richards
“Masters of the Universe” lead Nicholas Galitzine will star as male supermodel Hoyt Richards in an untitled biopic directed by Van Sant, which is set to shoot next year.
Read moreConfirmed: David Robert Mitchell’s ‘They Follow’ To Star Maika Monroe and Naomi Ackie — Starts Shooting Next Month
It has been confirmed that Naomi Ackie has joined David Robert Mitchell’s “They Follow,” which reunites the filmmaker with Maika Monroe on a sequel to their 2014 horror film “It Follows.”
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Obsession’ Back at #1 (!!!) With $4.2M Monday
At this rate, “Obsession” will remain in the box office top five until July—or, who knows, even August—refusing to go down. It’s a word-of-mouth beast. I’m starting to believe in a $500M worldwide.
Read more‘Whalefall’ Trailer Makes You Wonder Whether a Sperm Whale Can Actually Swallow a Human Alive
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Delivers Thrills, but the Story Falters — Metacritic: 74; RT: 84%
The first 90 minutes… I was actually into it. It feels like Spielberg doing what he does best — that old-school mystery, that sense of wonder, that “I want to see where this goes” feeling.
Read moreNadav Lapid’s ‘Yes’ Criticizes Israeli Government. So Why Is He Being Boycotted by Pro-Palestinian Filmmakers?
Lapid had been invited to serve on the Marseille Film festival jury in July but stepped down after pro-Palestinian filmmakers reportedly threatened to pull their films from the program if he participated.
Read moreMartin Scorsese Wants ‘Goodfellas’-Style on His Hawaii Mob Movie, Script 95% Done, Might Shoot in 2027
“Marty wanted it to be more voice-over-y, more ‘Goodfellas,’” said an insider. “Those were the marching orders Nick was given, and he spent the last four months implementing the notes.
Read moreJason Momoa Suddenly Exits ‘Helldivers’ Movie at Sony
So, Jason Momoa has reportedly exited the upcoming “Helldivers” movie over at Sony Pictures, with Justin Lin, the man behind six ‘Fast and Furious’ movies, attached to direct.
Read moreWhat Is The Defining Film of the Neo Horror Wave?
If New Hollywood defined the 1970s, independent cinema defined the 1990s, and neo-horror defined the 2010s, an emerging generation of horror films has helped shape a new movement for the 21st century.
Read moreAri Aster Says He’s Written a ‘Hereditary’ Prequel
A few months before “Scapegoat” was announced, Aster mentioned that he had three potential projects in development: a sci-fi film, an “Eddington” spiritual sequel, and a horror movie.
Read moreRidley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’ Has A New Trailer, $110 Million Budget — May Be Headed for Disaster
Speaking of Ridley Scott, here’s some news on his latest film, “The Dog Stars,” which I’m officially stamping with a red flag.
Read more‘Treasure Island’ Set as Ridley Scott’s Next Epic, With Hugh Jackman, and Possibly Jacob Elordi in the Mix
Scott is set to direct “Treasure Island,” based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel, with Hugh Jackman attached to star as pirate Long John Silver. The screenplay is by Jack Thorne (“Adolescence”).
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