This past May, the summer movie season kicked off with David Leitch’s “The Fall Guy,” but it sadly underperformed with a $85M domestic run. Its worldwide tally was around $165M.
Read more‘The Instigators’ Trailer: Matt Damon & Casey Affleck Star In Doug Liman’s Apple TV Film
Test reactions for Doug Liman’s “The Instigators” were very mixed, and it now looks like Apple has decided to dump it on its streaming platform in August.
Read moreKathryn Bigelow's Next Film to Star Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson
Bigelow is set to direct Noah Oppenheim’s script (he also wrote “Jackie”). The film, almost set entirely in the White House, will have its characters react in real time to ballistic missiles headed for America.
Read moreMarvel’s ‘Blade’ Loses Director Yann Demange
Yann Demange is no longer directing Marvel’s “Blade” reboot. Demange is the second director to leave the project. Last year, Demange (“71,” “White Boy Rick”) was hired to replace Bassam Tariq on the project.
Read moreRidley Scott: “I Already Know What My Next Three Films Will Be”
Ridley Scott, 86, is telling the Financial Times, “I already know what my next three films will be.” He confirms that one of those projects, his Bee Gees biopic, is about to start casting, but what about the other two? Scott refuses to say, but I would bet good money on them being “Wraiths of the Broken Land” and “BOMB.” Regardless, it sure looks like Scott wants to make films well into his 90s.
What's Richard Linklater's Best Film?
I believe this is a good time to look back at some of Linklater’s best films since he’s just released another acclaimed effort, “Hit Man,” which is now available to stream on Netflix.
Read moreRobert Pattinson Tapped to Star in ‘Possession' Remake, Directed by Parker Finn (‘Smile')
Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 horror masterpiece “Possession” is being remade by “Smile” director Parker Finn. It has spawned a bidding war between numerous studios, including A24 and Warner Bros.
Read moreRidley Scott Simultaneously Used Eight Cameras to Film ‘Gladiator 2'
The more we hear about Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator 2,” the wilder the stories get. The latest one has Scott wanting to use as many cameras as possible for every scene of the film.
Read more‘Inside Out 2' Reviews Are Passable, Not Raves
The embargo has lifted on the latest Pixar and the reviews are .. fine? It has a 73 on Metacritic (based on 29 reviews). Contrary to earlier reporting this won’t be the best reviewed Pixar in years.
Read moreDavid Mamet's Hunter Biden Movie to Star Scott Haze, Nicolas Cage, JK Simmons, Giancarlo Esposito, and Andy Garcia
Jonathan Majors Set to Receive the “Perseverance Award" at Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards
The Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, founded by Hollywood Unlocked CEO Jason Lee, celebrates accomplishments and contributions for the Black community, in all fields.
Read morePedro Almodóvar’s ‘The Room Next Door' Set to Release This Year!
The film, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, will hopefully be ready for a splashy premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
Read moreTodd Haynes to Write & Direct HBO Miniseries ‘Trust,' Starring Kate Winslet
Todd Haynes will write and direct “Trust,” a limited series starring Kate Winslet. Jon Raymond will co-write the project. This has the makings of something very special.
Read more‘Paddington in Peru' Trailer ...
Paul King’s “Paddington 2” was a critical hit in 2018 — it garnered a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes. It was also a better and more inventively rendered film than the original.
Read moreHenry Selick's Next Film is ‘The Ocean at the End of the Lane'
Roger Deakins Eyed to Lens All 4 Sam Mendes ‘Beatles' Movies
Roger Deakins, possibly the greatest living cinematographer, has been offered to lens all four of Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopics, set to shoot next year.
Read moreNO DEAL: Paramount-Skydance Merger Collapses
The Wall Street Journal is saying that talks to merge Paramount and Skydance have collapsed. No deal. This is a major twist in this ongoing saga.
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