In 2019, Martin Scorsese famously called out the MCU, However, according to George Lucas, the filmmaker might be coming around to the idea that superhero movies are indeed cinema.
Read more‘28 Years Later' Begins Filming in the UK
Danny Boyle’s “28 Years Later,” written by Alex Garland, has begun filming in the UK. It’s being by distributed by Sony. As first reported by Deadline, the film stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes. There will be a brief hiatus before filming then gears up on Part Two, to be directed by Nia DaCosta.
David Lynch Teases Something New is Coming on June 5
John Waters Says Nobody Wants to Fund His Next Film ‘Liarmouth'
‘Mission: Impossible 8' Production Delayed, Again — Budget Said to Be Nearing $400M
‘Mission: Impossible 8’ restarted production in March, after last year’s strikes halted shooting on the movie in July. There’s been a lot of delays with this one, and bad luck has struck again on the film.
Read moreMUBI to Distribute Andrea Arnold's ‘Bird'
MUBI has bought U.S. rights to Andrea Arnold’s “Bird.” This is the streamer’s third buy out of Cannes competition after “The Substance” and “The Girl with the Needle.”
Read moreRichard Linklater's Delightful ‘Hit Man' is Being Dumped by Netflix
Speaking of Netflix, one of the best-reviewed films of last year’s fall fests is currently playing in select theaters, but you wouldn’t even know it. It’s, more or less, being dumped by the streaming giant.
Read moreNetflix CEO Says Watching ‘Lawrence of Arabia' on Your Phone is Just as Good
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has given this unhinged interview to the New York Times, it’s hard to really grasp some of the absurdities that he says here.
Read moreLeos Carax's ‘C'est Pas Moi' Has A Trailer
As we await his next feature-length film, set to star Adam Driver and Lea Seydoux, and shooting this fall, Leos Carax premiered his 40-minute self-portrait “C’est Pas Moi” at Cannes.
Read more‘Furiosa': A Disaster in the Making — Sub $30M 4-day Projected
A 4-day total of $30M was the absolute worst-case scenario and it might come to fruition. What happened? Reviews have been solid, and audience scores are good, it’s definitely not that.
Read moreSean Baker's ‘Anora' Wins the Palme d'Or! [Updated]
It doesn’t always happen, but the best film won. Sean Baker’s “Anora” has nabbed the Palme d’Or. It’s the first U.S. film to get the prestigious prize since Terrence Malick’s “Tree of Life” in 2011.
Read moreNo Dwarfs in Taika Waititi's ‘Time Bandits' Remake
In a decision ostensibly made in order to not offend, Taika Waititi’s upcoming series remake of Terry Gilliam’s “Time Bandits” won’t have dwarfs accompanying protagonist Kevin on his adventures.
Read moreBilly Zane is Spitting Image of Marlon Brando in Upcoming Biopic
I’m not saying that the upcoming “Waltzing With Brando,” still searching for a buyer, will be a good film, but it’s certainly off to a good start in terms of casting the right actor to play Marlon Brando.
Read moreMore Cannes Callbacks …
With that aforementioned Coppola spotting, we also have confirmation that the “Anora” team is back on the Croisette. Also, the NYT’s Kyle Buchanan’s is hearing a “big prize” expected for “The Substance.” Other film talent spotted include Kayal Kapadia (“All We Imagine As Light”), Miguel Gomes (“Grand Tour”), Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Perez”) and Mohammad Rasoulof (“The Seed of the Sacred Fig”). These are all, most likely, your winning films.
Readers' Thoughts on ‘Furiosa'? $7M Friday at the Box-Office
Coppola Back at Cannes, Probably Won A Prize — What Film Wins the Palme d'Or?
Francis Ford Coppola is back at Cannes! Which means “Megalopolis” has most likely won a big prize. Which will it be? If “Megalopolis” wins the Palme d’Or, it’ll be quite something.
Read moreDennis Quaid's ‘Reagan' Biopic — Shot in 2020 — Has A Trailer
George Lucas Says Disney “Lost" His Star Wars Ideas
‘Blade' Undergoing More Major Rewrites, Hires New Writer —Still Aiming for Fall 2024 Shoot
Daniel Richtman is reporting that “Blade” will be undergoing some more “major rewrites” with a new undisclosed writer hired for these plans. And yet, Richtman says they are still planning to start production in the fall.
Read more‘Black Dog' Wins Un Certain Regard [Cannes]
This year, I saw 10 of the 17 films in this year’s lineup. My personal favorite was Boris Lojkine’s “The Story of Souleymane.” It ended up winning two prizes.
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