Alex Garland’s film, starring Kirsten Dunst as a photojournalist, added $11.12 million this weekend. It has, so far, grossed $45 million. A24’s most expensive movie to date additionally made $5 million overseas.
Read moreThe Cast of the Original ‘Blair Witch Project' Demand Residuals from Lionsgate
On Saturday, actors Heather Donahue, Michael Williams, and Joshua Leonard released a joint statement, directed at Lionsgate, asking for retroactive and future residual payments for their roles in the original film.
Read moreMaïwenn Says the ‘Jeanne du Barry’ Crew Were “Afraid" of Johnny Depp
Mel Gibson's ‘Passion of the Christ' Sequel is Coming “Very Soon"
In an interview with OMRI, ‘Passion’ screenwriter Randall Wallace is confirming the screenplay for the sequel is finished, that Jim Caviezel is, obviously, going to star as Jesus, and that production could begin very soon.
Read moreNicolas Cage and John Travolta to Return for ‘Face/Off 2'
Last year, it was announced that Adam Wingard and his longtime collaborator, writer Simon Barrett, were teaming up teaming up for a sequel to 1997’s “Face/Off.”
Read more‘Civil War' Drops 70% — Neck and Neck With ‘Abigail' and ‘Ungentlemanly Warfare' for #1 at the Box-Office
Because Hollywood pretends Thursday previews are just part of Friday openings, boosting the opening day number with an extra night of receipts, “Abigail” was #1 on “Friday,” beating out “Civil War” by only a few thousand dollars.
Read moreChris Columbus is Back With ‘The Thursday Murders Club'
Remember Chris Columbus? He was the director critics loved to hate in the ‘90s and early aughts. He directed many successful movies, “Home Alone,” “Home Alone 2,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”
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David O. Russell's ‘Madden' to Shoot This Fall — Hugh Jackman and Tom Hanks Added to the Cast
UPDATE: I had the roles mixed up. Ferrell is OUT as Madden, he’s being replaced by Jackman. Weird casting. Also, Tom Hanks is in talks to play Oakland Raiders football coach Al Davis.
Read moreMore Cannes Intel + Official Poster Revealed
The Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the official poster for its 77th edition, which is set to take place on May 14-25, and it’s a tribute to Akira Kurosawa’s 1991 film “Rhapsody in August.”
Read more‘Furiosa' Has A 15-minute Action Sequence That Took 78 Days to Shoot
George Miller’s “Furiosa” is set to premiere at Cannes next month. The highly anticipated ‘Mad Max’ prequel is on the cover of this month’s Empire Magazine, and there are some very interesting nuggets inside this issue.
Read moreShyamalan's ‘Trap' is 2 Hours and 30 Minutes!?
Keanu Reeves in Talks to Star in Ruben Östlund’s ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’
Video: Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan Singing In James Mangold’s ‘A Complete Unknown’
Looks Like Nancy Sinatra Disapproves of Scorsese's ‘Sinatra'
Nancy Sinatra reposted a tweet on X which seems to disapprove of casting Leonardo DiCaprio as her father Frank Sinatra & Jennifer Lawrence as his wife Ava Gardner in Maritn Scorsese’s biopic.
Read moreAlex Garland's ‘Warfare' Could Be A24's Most Expensive Movie
Alex Garland’s next film, “Warfare”, which he’s co-directing with Ray Mendoza, might be even an even more expensive endeavor for A24. My best guess is its budget might hit the $60-70 million range.
Read moreMarielle Heller's ‘Nightbitch' Screens Again ...
Searchlight has set up a December 6, 2024 release for “Nightbitch.” As expected, the reactions from test screenings have been all over the place.
Read moreRumor: J.J. Abrams in Talks to Direct ‘Back to the Future' Homage — Timothee Chalamet in Lead Role
Review: Luca Guadagnino's ‘Challengers' is Stylish and Electric Filmmaking
Watching “Challengers,” I kept being reminded of David Fincher’s “The Social Network,” which also had shifting timelines, a brilliantly pulsating electronic score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and stylishly vibrant direction.
Read moreM. Night Shyamalan's ‘Trap' Releases Trailer
The latest Shyamalan is called “Trap” and is set in and around a concert. The Hitchcock influence is again very much present. A trailer has just been released for the film, which is set to hit theaters on August 9.
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