Lanthimos mentioned the film in a 2020 interview with Kelly Reichardt. It was written much earlier in his career, and might go as far back as 2015 or 2016.
Read more‘Freaky Friday 2' Starts Production on July 31
Disney’s “Freaky Friday”, released in 2003, has amassed a big following over the years. So much so that there’s been fan demand for a sequel. It might actually be coming very soon.
Read moreYes, Zendaya is Oscar-Worthy in ‘Challengers’
This is all very surprising given that I didn’t think Zendaya had it in her to deliver something this ferocious. She’s mostly dabbled in fine performances, but in “Challengers” she just ups her game.
Read moreAaron Taylor-Johnson, Yet Again, Deflects on Bond Question
Whenever he’s asked, it’s been constant deflection on Taylor-Johnson’s part. A simple “no” would have sufficed, but he’s never denied it. At this point, it’s become too obvious to believe he isn’t in the running.
Read moreNetflix's Algorithm Passed on ‘A Knight's Tale' Sequel, Director Says
Brian Helgeland's medieval-set “A Knight’s Tale” was released in 2001 and was a semi-success but has developed a decent following these last 20 years.
Read moreHappy Birthday, Jack Nicholson!
Nicholson, who turns 87 today, never actually announced his retirement, but, given that he’s now 87 years old, the chances of ever seeing him on-screen again seem nil to none.
Read moreFirst Look: Sean Baker's ‘Anora' Starring Mikey Madison
Neon is distributing this one, and “Anora” is premiering in competition at Cannes. The studio has backed the last four Palme d’Or winners (“Anatomy of A Fall,” “"Triangle of Sadness,” “Titane” and “Parasite.”)
Read moreDavid Mackenzie's ‘Fuze,' Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Starts Shooting in June
Aaron Taylor-Johnson will lead the heist thriller “Fuze.” It comes to us from “Hell or High Water” director David Mackenzie. Production is set to begin on this one in June.
Read moreMichel Hazanavicius' ‘Precious Cargoes' Added to Cannes Competition — First Animated Film to Compete for Palme d'Or Since 2008
As I had reported last week, an animated film has been added to the Cannes competition lineup, Michel Hazanavicius’ “The Most Precious of Cargoes".”
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Box-Office: ‘Civil War' Remains at #1 — ‘Abigail' and ‘Ungentlemanly Warfare' Disappoint
Alex Garland’s film, starring Kirsten Dunst as a photojournalist, added $11.12 million this weekend. It has, so far, grossed $45 million. A24’s most expensive movie to date additionally made $5 million overseas.
Read moreThe Cast of the Original ‘Blair Witch Project' Demand Residuals from Lionsgate
On Saturday, actors Heather Donahue, Michael Williams, and Joshua Leonard released a joint statement, directed at Lionsgate, asking for retroactive and future residual payments for their roles in the original film.
Read moreMaïwenn Says the ‘Jeanne du Barry’ Crew Were “Afraid" of Johnny Depp
Mel Gibson's ‘Passion of the Christ' Sequel is Coming “Very Soon"
In an interview with OMRI, ‘Passion’ screenwriter Randall Wallace is confirming the screenplay for the sequel is finished, that Jim Caviezel is, obviously, going to star as Jesus, and that production could begin very soon.
Read moreNicolas Cage and John Travolta to Return for ‘Face/Off 2'
Last year, it was announced that Adam Wingard and his longtime collaborator, writer Simon Barrett, were teaming up teaming up for a sequel to 1997’s “Face/Off.”
Read more‘Civil War' Drops 70% — Neck and Neck With ‘Abigail' and ‘Ungentlemanly Warfare' for #1 at the Box-Office
Because Hollywood pretends Thursday previews are just part of Friday openings, boosting the opening day number with an extra night of receipts, “Abigail” was #1 on “Friday,” beating out “Civil War” by only a few thousand dollars.
Read moreChris Columbus is Back With ‘The Thursday Murders Club'
Remember Chris Columbus? He was the director critics loved to hate in the ‘90s and early aughts. He directed many successful movies, “Home Alone,” “Home Alone 2,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”
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David O. Russell's ‘Madden' to Shoot This Fall — Hugh Jackman and Tom Hanks Added to the Cast
UPDATE: I had the roles mixed up. Ferrell is OUT as Madden, he’s being replaced by Jackman. Weird casting. Also, Tom Hanks is in talks to play Oakland Raiders football coach Al Davis.
Read moreMore Cannes Intel + Official Poster Revealed
The Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the official poster for its 77th edition, which is set to take place on May 14-25, and it’s a tribute to Akira Kurosawa’s 1991 film “Rhapsody in August.”
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