The Ice Cube-led Prime Video adaptation of H.G. Wells’ story was widely panned by critics, sitting at just 4% on Rotten Tomatoes and picking up five Razzie Awards, including Worst Picture.
Read moreShawn Levy to Direct Netflix Sci-Fi ‘Somewhere Out There’
Netflix has won a competitive bidding war for “Somewhere Out There,” a sci-fi spec script by Max Taxe, with Shawn Levy attached to direct.
Read moreGreg Mottola Frontrunner to Direct DC Studios’ ‘Deathstroke and Bane’ Movie
The film would bring Bane back to the big screen for the first time since “The Dark Knight Rises,” where he was played, inaudibly, by Tom Hardy.
Read moreDaniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s $150 Million Sci-Fi Comedy May Revolve Around Five Teenagers
A-listers may be passing on the project because the lead roles are actually for “five children/teenagers,” rather than a top-tier Hollywood star.
Read moreFirst Look at Ira Sachs’ ‘The Man I Love’ Positions Rami Malek in the Oscar Race
‘Mortal Kombat II’ Hits $5.2M in Previews; ‘Prada 2’ Targets $38M and ‘Michael’ Eyes $35M
Based on current projections, “Mortal Kombat II” is tracking toward a $40M–$45M opening weekend, while some upside models push it closer to $50M if audience reception and walk-up business are strong.
Read moreMartin Scorsese Casts Ilinca Manolache and Gabriel Spahiu in ‘What Happens at Night’
It seems as though Scorsese’s fandom is very real, to the point where it’s translated into his casting of two Jude regulars for his next film.
Read moreMatt Reeves Teases ‘The Batman: Part II’ with Batmobile in Snowy Gotham Ahead of May 29 Shoot
Matt Reeves has officially shared a first look at “The Batman: Part II,” confirming that production is now ramping up on the sequel.
Read more‘Backrooms’ With Mixed Early Reactions, Tracking at $25M–$30M
“Backrooms,” which hits theaters later this month, premiered last night at Beyond Fest, and honestly, given how generous social media reactions usually are, I expected the usual overwhelming praise.
Read more‘Fresh’ Director Mimi Cave Sets Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman for Thriller ‘Pumping Black’
Mimi Cave, director of “Fresh” (good!) and “Holland” (bad!), has set up her next film, a psychological thriller titled “Pumping Black,” starring Natalie Portman and Jonathan Bailey.
Read moreBenh Zeitlin Returns! Set to Direct ‘Hold On To Your Angels,’ With Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal
Benh Zeitlin triumphed 14 years ago with “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” It went on to get nominated for Best Picture and set Zeitlin up as a possible heir to Terrence Malick’s brand of naturalist cinema.
Read more‘Edge of Tomorrow’ Sequel Not Happening Anytime Soon
The sequel is not currently in active development, despite periodic reports suggesting otherwise. We can stop talking about this one, for now.
Read more‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Producer Rages at Critics: “Why Do We Allow These People to Review?”
Even with the backlash from some reviewers, fans pointed out to him that the reception overall has been far more positive than the 2021 film, citing that very generous 71% RT score.
Read moreJoseph Gordon-Levitt’s AI Thriller ‘2034’ Starts Filming With Rachel McAdams, Jeff Daniels, Joel Edgerton
Last October, Netflix landed “2034” after a heated multi-studio bidding war. Gordon-Levitt co-wrote the script for with Kieran Fitzgerald (“Snowden”), and Natasha Lyonne (“His Three Daughters”)
Read moreJames Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ First Image Ahead of Cannes Premiere
Here is our very first image of James Gray’s “Paper Tiger,” set to compete for the Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
Read moreBrad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’ Unveils Stylish Teaser Poster — Fall 2026 Release
Brad Bird’s animated noir “Ray Gunn” is by far the most anticipated animated film of the year — is there even a close second? It is finally nearing release after more than 30 years in development.
Read moreFirst Look at Alejandro González Iñárritu’s ‘Digger’ Teases Tom Cruise’s Wildest Transformation
Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Digger,” starring Tom Cruise, will have a 3-minute teaser released today — if you care to check, it’s already out there, circulating online.
Read moreAdrien Brody’s First Post-Oscar Role Is Karim Aïnouz’s ‘Last Dance’ with Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt — Is It the Right Career Move?
Now, almost a year and a half after the Oscar, Brody has finally signed on to star in something. He’s set to join Rachel Zegler in leading “Last Dance,” a new drama from Brazilian director Karim Aïnouz.
Read moreDoug Liman’s ‘Star One’ Sets Miles Teller and Eddie Redmayne for CIA Thriller
Matt Shakman to Direct ‘Planet of the Apes’ Reboot, Not a ‘Kingdom’ Sequel
The project is described as a fresh, original story set in the familiar world where apes dominate, rather than a direct sequel to “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.”
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