The last year, we’ve seen wonderful filmmakers like John Waters, Todd Solondz, Spike Jonze, Charles Burnett, and John Sayles all having potential new projects fall by the wayside due to lack of funding.
Read moreRobert Pattinson in Talks to Star in ‘Dune: Messiah’
While it’s unknown who Pattinson will play, if a deal closes, the role is expected to be a “significant” one. If you’ve read “Dune: Messiah,” which character do you think fits Pattinson’s style best?
Read moreMike White Slams ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Haters; Says Composer Quitting Was A “B*tch Move”
Mike White has been on a no-filter rampage of late, and he’s attacking anyone who dares criticize him and the wildly divisive third season. He’s even going after the composer.
Read moreDan Trachtenberg’s “Secret” ‘Predator’ Movie Has A Trailer
Park Chan-Wook's ‘No Other Choice' Not Submitted For Cannes
I’ve been receiving a few emails wondering about the status of Park Chan-wook’s “No Other Choice.” Last we checked, Park was hard at work in the editing room, and semi-rushing a possible cut of the film for this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Read moreRyan Coogler's ‘Sinners’ Went Overbudget, and Actually Cost $100M
“Sinners” was originally greenlit for $80M but encountered a few setbacks during production. The total costs finally amounted to the film having a $100M budget. The good news for Warner Bros is that Coogler ended up covering the overages out of his fees and backend compensation.
Read moreKathryn Bigelow's Untitled White House Thriller to Hit Fall Fests
Bigelow, 73, is the filmmaker behind such films as “The Hurt Locker,” “Zero Dark Thirty,” “Near Dark,” “Point Break,” and the highly underrated “Strange Days.” Her last directorial effort (“Detroit”) was released almost eight years ago.
Read moreA24 to Remake ‘Bloodsport’
After “Death Stranding” and “Barney,” A24 seeks to acquire more IP, and according to The InSneider, is now in negotiations for the remake rights to the JCVD classic “Bloodsport.”
Read more‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' to World Premiere at 78th Cannes Film Festival
It’s no doubt a real risk to premiere a pricey blockbuster at Venice or Cannes, just ask Disney (‘Indiana Jones 5’) and Warner Bros (“Joker: Folie a Deux”) about that. However, Paramount doesn’t seem to care.
Read moreDavid Lynch’s Gravestone Unveiled in Hollywood: “Night Blooming Jasmine"
David Lynch's gravestone has been revealed at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, featuring a sleek, flat black stone with the mysterious epitaph: "Night Blooming Jasmine."
Read moreDavid Fincher’s ‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood’ Sequel is Set Eight Years Later & “Not A Sequel"— Starts Production in July
New details have emerged regarding David Fincher’s Cliff Booth movie starring Brad Pitt. It sounds like it’s definitely happening, and production begins this summer.
Read moreGreta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Causes Backlash Over Gender-Swapped Role
I have no issues with gender swap casting, but only because, quite frankly, as much as I respect C.S. Lewis’ stories, I’m not as passionate a fan as, say, all of the ones crying “betrayal!” over Streep’s Aslan.
Read moreJaume Collet-Serra Set to Direct Netflix Erotic Thriller ‘An Innocent Girl’
He’s built up a peculiar filmmaking career, one steeped in, dare I say, elevated mediocrity. That seems to be his forte. His latest exercise in genre-hopping is “An Innocent Girl.”
Read more‘A Minecraft Movie’ Had A Total of 28 Writers Working on the Script
If you go on the WGA website, the list of names grows exponentially. The number is actually 28 writers, and the list does not include Jason Momoa who recently confirmed having written a specific scene for the film.
Read moreFirst Look: Rooney & Kate Mara in Werner Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’
A new Werner Herzog is currently shooting in Dublin. Herzog is directing the wonderfully titled “Bucking Fastard” which stars Kate and Rooney Mara as twin sisters, Joan and Jean, living on the fringes of society.
Read moreRobert De Niro to Receive Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes 2025
Robert De Niro will receive the Cannes Film Festival‘s honorary Palme d’Or at the May 13 opening night ceremony of the 78th edition, the festival has confirmed.
Read more‘Michael’ Part 1 & Part 2 Will Both Release in 2026
Antoine Fuqua’s “Michael” will be split into 2 two-hour films, and they will both be released in 2026. He’s confirming it via an “exclusive” piece. For now, the film still has that October 3, 2025 release date (it will inevitably get pushed in the coming weeks).
Read moreLynne Ramsay's ‘Die, My Love' Isn't Ready For Cannes, But Might Be Late Addition
One particular film that’s been the subject of much Cannes speculation is Lynne Ramsay’s “Die, My Love,” starring Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence, and according to Deadline, it looks like it might not be announced on Thursday.
Read moreMichael Sarnoski (‘Pig') Set To Direct A24's ‘Death Stranding'
Sarnoski will write and direct the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Hideo’s genre-defying video game. Coming off “A Quiet Place: Day One,” Sarnoski is currently in post-production on his next film, A24’s “Death of Robin Hood.”
Read moreTrailer for ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning'
I don’t know about you, but the title and this latest trailer, recapping the previous seven films, makes it seem like this eighth ‘Mission: Impossible’ instalment might signify the end of an era.
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