UPDATE: ‘Alto Knights’ bombed with $3.2M at the domestic box office, one of the worst-ever starts for a big studio release. Overseas, it was worse — the film earned $1.8M for a bleak worldwide tally of $5.1 million.
Read moreConfirmed: Terrence Malick Still Editing ‘The Way of the Wind’
I’ll take any Malick intel that comes our way, and the latest bit of info has the filmmaker still hard at work on his latest film, shot in 2019, with no end in sight.
Read more‘My Cousin Vinny’ Sequel With Joe Pesci Set to Return?
In the universe of insane sequel/remake ideas, and there have been too many to name in just a single article, here comes one trying to take the throne over Robert Downey Jr. “Vertigo” remake.
Read moreNicholas Hoult to Star in David Leitch’s Heist Thriller
Amazon recently landed David Leitch’s untitled bank heist thriller, which is being eyed as the filmmaker’s next film. Nicholas Hoult has just been cast in the lead role.
Read moreJoseph Kosinski’s UFO Conspiracy Thriller Officially Lands at Apple Studios
After a heated bidding war, Apple has officially landed the rights to Joseph Kosinski’s untitled UFO whistleblower thriller. Zach Baylin penned the script.
Read moreEmerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Shot in VistaVision
There wasn’t a film shot in VistaVision for over 60 years until Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” broke that spell last year. Before that one, the last film to use VistaVision cameras was Marlon Brando’s “One-Eyed Jacks” in 1961.
Read more‘Twisters’ Sequel in the Works
No surprise, those damn storm chasers will be coming back for more. A sequel to “Twisters,” starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar Jones, is reportedly in development.
Read moreAndrey Zvyaginstev’s ‘Minotaur’ Shoots in September
Box-Office: ‘Snow White’ A Total Bust With $43M Opening
Disney’s live-action “Snow White” is officially a bust. The film earned a domestic intake of $43M, and $87M worldwide total, from Thursday to Sunday, and that's against a $270M budget.
Read moreA24’s ‘Enemies’ to Star Austin Butler & Jeremy Allen White
A24’s “Enemies,” starring Austin Butler and Jeremy Allen White, has hit pre-production in Chicago with a schedule of 30 filming days later this summer.
Read moreJohn Carpenter To Score Bong Joon-Ho’s Upcoming Horror Film
Last night, speaking at a 4K restoration screening of “The Thing,” Bong conducted the post screening Q&A and asked Carpenter if he would be interested in making music for his horror film.
Read more‘The Dog Stars’: Ridley Scott’s $100M+ Gamble, Thousands of Extras, Eyeing 2025 Release
So, Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars” isn’t shooting until April, but I’m already hearing that there are plans to fast track the film for late 2025 release. Scott is teaming up with 20th Century on this one.
Read moreWes Anderson’s ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Releases A Trailer Next Week
Anderson has revealed that a trailer for “The Phoenician Scheme” will be released next week — Benicio Del Toro was also confirmed as lead of the film.
Read moreAlfonso Cuarón Met With Amazon/MGM to Direct Bond 26
Best First Films of the 21st Century?
Here’s a topic of conversation. In my Tony Gilroy piece, I mentioned how “Michael Clayton” was one of the best debut films of the 21st Century. What are the other ones?
Read more‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Reboot Starring Glen Powell, and Directed By JT Mollner (‘Strange Darling’)?
If Mollner gets a script together, Powell would be interested in reading and possibly starring in the film. No surprise, A24 have shown interest in acquiring the rights.
Read moreTony Gilroy to Direct ‘Behemoth!’ Starring Oscar Isaac
Tony Gilroy is shopping around a new script titled “Behemoth,” which has Oscar Isaac attached to star. There are multiple studios interested in acquiring the project.
Read moreJosh Trank (!) To Direct ‘Send A Scare’
This is set to be Trank’s fourth directorial effort. He’s had a tumultuous career, starting off with 2012’s “Chronicle,” a found footage superhero cheapie that ended up becoming a well-reviewed hit.
Read moreMarvel Worried About Russos’ ‘Avengers’ Movies After ‘Electric State’ Disaster
The Russos are coming off three critically panned non-MCU movies: “Cherry,” “The Gray Man,” and most concerning of all, this year’s $330M disaster “The Electric State.”
Read moreDavid Heyman & Amy Pascal in Talks to Produce Next James Bond For Amazon
Heyman and Pascal could wait until 2027, which is when Christopher Nolan would be available to shoot the next 007 instalment, but it sounds like Amazon wants to fast-track Bond.
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