Meanwhile, we have another summer hit — $8M previews for “It Ends With Us.” The film has had strong pre-sales the entire week, and the result should lead to a $22M opening day.
Read moreWarner Bros. Refusing to Release Animated Movie ‘Fixed'
A few years ago, Warners Bros greenlit an R-rated animated comedy from filmmaker Genndy Tartakovsky (“Hotel Transylvania”) called “Fixed,” about a dog’s wild last night before being neutered.
Read moreJoaquin Phoenix Exits Todd Haynes' Next Film — Production Canceled [Update]
‘It Ends With Us' Director Fought With Blake Lively Over Final Cut
There appears to be a rift between “It Ends With Us” star Blake Lively and her director/co-star “Justin Baldoni,” who hasn’t done much press for the film.
Read moreReport: Apple is “Done" With Wide Theatrical Releases
Yesterday, it was announced that Apple nixed the Sept. 20 wide release date for Jon Watts’ “Wolfs,” starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The film will now open only in select theaters before streaming on Apple TV.
Read more‘Blade' Currently in “Limbo," Not Listed on Marvel's 2025 Schedule
Yesterday, in Disney CEO Bob Iger's Q3 earnings statement, the exec listed every 2025 Marvel project, except for one.
Read more‘The Day the Earth Blew Up' Acquired for Distribution by Ketchup!
The film, originally greenlit for HBO Max in 2021, was supposed to be part of the content tax write-offs at Warner Bros, much like “Coyote v Acme” and “Batgirl.”
Read moreHunter Schafer Has “No F**king Idea" If ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Will Happen
Here’s a shocker (and I’m being sarcastic here). Hunter Schafer is confused by reports that “Euphoria” will return. Schafer hasn’t gotten any scripts and hasn’t been told anything about a third season.
Read morePaul Schrader’s ‘Oh, Canada’ Acquired By Kino Lorber for U.S. December Release
Finally, someone bought Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada.” It premiered in May at Cannes to mixed reviews and is set to screen next at TIFF and NYFF. A U.S. December release is being set up for the film.
Read moreWhat Film Most Defined 1999?
No, 1999 is not being overhyped. It really was that great of a year. It signified the end of a certain type of cinema, and revealed a new kind, one that would shape the 21st century in ways we never could have imagined.
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‘Borderlands': 0% on Rotten Tomatoes
The review embargo has lifted, and Eli Roth/Tim Miller’s “Borderlands” doesn’t have a single positive review to its name. As it stands, 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Read more‘Wolfs' Sequel is Officially Happening, Brad Pitt & George Clooney Set to Return
A few months back, I reported how Apple had already greenlit a sequel to Jon Watts’ “Wolfs,” starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. It’s now been made official.
Read moreConfirmed: ‘Saturday Night' Premiering at TIFF
Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night” will be headed to TIFF. Will it be a world premiere? I’m hearing Telluride wants to screen it too.
Read more‘Devil in the White City' is Still Happening — Martin Scorsese to Direct?
‘Presence’ Teaser: Steven Soderbergh’s Ghost Movie Sets January 2025 Release
Neon bought “Presence” at Sundance, back in January. The reactions for Soderbergh’s 85-minute ghost story have been positive — it’s at 92% on Rotten Tomatoes (based on 38 reviews) and 80 on Metacritic.
Read moreRUMOR: Paramount Destroyed 70mm IMAX Prints of Christopher Nolan's ‘Interstellar,' September Re-Release Now in Question [Updated]
Trailer for Jeremy Saulnier's ‘Rebel Ridge'
Netflix Quietly Cancels Zack Snyder's ‘Army of the Dead’ Sequels & Animated Series
Things are not going well for Zack Snyder over at Netflix. Here comes word that they’ve “quietly canceled” his planned “Army of the Dead” sequels and animated series.
Read moreFirst Reactions to ‘Borderlands' are Bad
Here comes intel that Tim Miller reshot around 60% of “Borderlands,” which is supposed to have been directed by Eli Roth. The film cost around $120M to produce and is set to open with around $15M this weekend.
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