As much as I was disappointed by James L. Brooks’ last film, 2010’s “How do You Know,” it’s very hard not to get excited about his latest project, set to be his first film in over 13 years.

“Civil War” just opened in 3500 locations and nabbed $3.5 million in previews last night. This could very well translate into a $25 million weekend, which would make it A24’s highest opening ever.

Dev Patel is in talks to star, alongside Scarlett Johansson, in the next ‘Jurassic World’ movie. Gareth Edwards is directing. David Koepp is penning the screenplay. The film starts shooting in July.

Ridley Scott, appearing via video, introduced an unfinished trailer to the crowd. He also said the sequel was “more extraordinary” than the first one. Once people finally laid their eyes on the footage, the praise was universal,

Wright has mentioned in the past that if there’s ever been one movie that he’d love to remake then it’s “The Running Man.” Based on a novel by Stephen King, it was already turned into a movie in the ‘80s.

Deadline is reporting that Damien Chazelle has set up his next film over at Paramount. While plot details are still vague, sources says Chazelle’s film is set in a prison based off an original script he wrote.

Steven Spielberg is currently circling a few projects as his potential next film. It could be announced before the year is done. I’m hearing his “Bullitt” remake is NOT next. Rather, it might be the movie after the next.

Whether you like it or not, this film is happening. Director Ali Abassi (“Holy Spider”) shot a film about Donald Trump and it’s premiering at Cannes.

The 2024 Cannes Film Festival lineup was finally revealed on Thursday, April 11. I will have much more on this in the next few minutes, including details of some of the behind the scenes drama.

Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Steeling,” starring Austin Butler, is set to start production this fall. There’s also an expanded plot synopsis that’s been gathered up. It sounds like a grungy Safdie movie:

If anything, this is a good reason for me to write about Ezra Edelman’s 2016 documentary, "O.J: Made in America," which was better than almost any movie I saw that year.

Christian Tafdrup’s Danish horror film “Speak No Evil” (2022) wasn’t even out for a year when Blumhouse snatched up the U.S. rights and quickly set up a remake for it.

There is now a director attached to helm the second film and it’s Nia DaCosta. Yes, the same filmmaker responsible for “The Marvels” atrocity.

Warner Bros has landed “The Color Purple” director Blitz Bazawule’s next project which follows the legendary Yasuke, an African warrior who became the first Black Samurai.

So, the current predicted competition lineup is Coppola, Baker, Arnold, Cronenberg, Lanthimos, Leigh, Jia, Audiard, Sorrentino, Kapadia, Gomes, Abassi, Ye, Minervini, Ainouz, Salles, Serebrennikov and … Serebrennikov.

Gene Hackman, 94, is living somewhere in New Mexico. He’s lost a dramatic amount of weight, for all the right reasons, and looks damn-near unrecognizable.

Lionsgate and Blumhouse seem to believe that it’s a great idea to make another ‘Blair Witch’ movie. This latest reboot, which has just been announced, is part of a multifilm reboots deal between the studios.

Warner Bros is rebooting “Get Smart” and none other than David O. Russel is in talks to direct. John Mulaney is said to be “interested” in the starring role which was last played by Steve Carell in 2008.