Paul Schrader is set to direct his next instalment in his 'Man in A Room' trilogy. It's called “The Basics Of Philosophy,” for which he has written an outline and aims to write a script soon.
Read moreTrailer for ‘The Piano Lesson'
Here’s the first trailer for Malcolm Washington’s “The Piano Lesson,” set to screen at Telluride and Toronto in just a few weeks. Netflix is producing.
Read moreNew ‘Megalopolis' Trailer is as Crazy as the Film
The marketing team behind “Megalopolis” saw the polarizing reviews the film received at Cannes and decided to open the latest trailer with bad reviews of Francis Ford Coppola’s past films.
Read more‘The Crow' Projected For $6M-$9M Opening Weekend
The news keeps getting worse for Lionsgate’s $50M reboot of “The Crow.” The film screened today for critics, and oh boy, all I will say is that it won’t be able to rely on good reviews to boost its box office prospects.
Read moreIs 1982 the Best Summer Movie Season Ever?
As summer movie season 2024 winds down, which movies will we still be talking about 10 or 20 years from now? I’m talking about the big studio summer blockbusters. I wouldn’t bet on many, if any, will be remembered.
Read more‘Joker: Folie à Deux' Starts with Animation by Sylvain Chomet
“Joker: Folie à Deux” kicks off with a “Looney Tunes-inspired cartoon” starring the Joker and animated by the great Sylvain Chomet (“The Triplets of Belleville).
Read moreFocus Acquires Chloe Zhao's ‘Hamnet,' Steven Spielberg Joins as Producer
Focus announced that they have acquired U.S. rights to Chloe Zhao’s “Hamnet,” which is currently shooting in Wales. Furthermore, Emily Watson (“Breaking the Waves”) has joined the cast.
Read moreTodd Phillips Confirms ‘Joker 3’ Will Not Be Happening
Instead, Phillips, the director of “The Hangover” and “Old School,” says he wants to go back to making comedies again because the world “could use a good laugh."
Read morePhil Lord & Chris Miller Clashing With Sony Over ‘Spider-Noir'; Contract Not Renewed
Alexander Payne Set to Direct Danish-Language Film
Trailer for A24's ‘Y2K'
Here’s an A24 project that was met with mezzo mezzo reviews at SXSW. It comes to us from director Kyle Mooney. an “SNL” alum, who co-wrote the screenplay with Evan Winter.
Read more‘Megalopolis' U.S. Poster Continues Weird Marketing Campaign
We are five weeks away from Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” hitting theaters, on September 27. Lionsgate is distributing the film with Coppola in charge of financing of the marketing.
Read moreTeaser for Almodóvar's ‘The Room Next Door'
Pedro Almodovar’s “The Room Next Door,” starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, has released a visually sumptuous teaser. The film is set up for U.S. release in December.
Read moreJohnny Depp's ‘Modi' Will Finally Be Premiering at San Sebastian
Depp’s film, which has Al Pacino in the cast, was originally tipped by Variety for a Venice debut but will have to settle with San Sebastian. “Modi” is a biopic of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani.
Read more‘The Acolyte': Star Wars Series Canceled After One Season
Directors Who've Gone Quiet
I can’t tell you how many emails I get asking about what happened to this or that director. There are so many great filmmakers who haven’t released a film in 10+ years.
Read moreRidley Scott's Bee Gees Biopic Shoots in Early 2025
Here’s an update on Ridley Scott’s Bee Gees biopic, which is titled “You Should Be Dancing.” Casting is currently underway for the film, and an early 2025 production start is being eyed.
Read moreFirst Images: Malcom Washington's ‘The Piano Lesson' — Samuel L. Jackson Finally Wins an Oscar? [Updated]
Here’s our first look at Malcom Washington’s “The Piano Lesson,” via Netflix. Expect a trailer to be released soon for this film.
Read moreOliver Stone Planning To Direct “One More Ambitious Film"
Joe & Anthony Russo's $320M ‘The Electric State' Gets March 2025 Date
Joe and Anthony Russo’s latest Netflix extravaganza, titled “Electric State,” reportedly cost $320 million to produce. It’s set for a Netflix debut on March 2025.
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