Hard to believe, but Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is still filming. In fact, they’re only a little more than halfway done.
Read more‘Animal Farm’ First Footage: Cutesy Animation Meets Orwellian Dread — Can Serkis Pull It Off?
I was cautiously intrigued by Andy Serkis’ upcoming “Animal Farm” adaptation, but first footage has just been released, and given the famously bleak source material, the cutesy animation style feels off.
Read moreUniversal’s Snoop Dogg Biopic Will Be Directed by Craig Brewer (‘Hustle & Flow)
Casting is currently underway to find an actor to play Snoop. They’re not looking for a familiar name, but are instead eyeing a newcomer to take on the task of playing the rapper.
Read more‘Texas Chainsaw’ Reboot Heats Up: Jordan Peele, Oz Perkins, Taylor Sheridan Among Those Interested
While no deal is imminent and no studio has emerged as a clear frontrunner, some names have emerged as being very interested in acquiring the IP.
Read moreMia Goth Joins Ryan Gosling & Shawn Levy’s ‘Star Wars’ Movie
Fresh off finishing production on Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” Mia Goth (“Pearl”) has signed on to co-star with Ryan Gosling in “Star Wars: Starfighter” (via TheInSneider).
Read moreDenzel Washington To Star in ‘Black Panther 3,’ Ryan Coogler Confirms
It looks like Denzel Washington is gearing up to make his Marvel debut, and the reason why he’s joining is due to the filmmaker attached.
Read moreMichael Bay’s ‘Fast & Loose,’ Starring Will Smith, Starts Production in August
Christian Bale and Nicolas Cage’s ‘Madden’ Transformations Revealed — Fat Suits, Bleached Eyebrows
Despite some hiccups, the shoot goes on when it comes to David O. Russell’s “Madden,” which has Nicolas Cage playing John Madden in a fatsuit, and Christian Bale’s Al Davis looking like a biker junkie.
Read moreDakota Johnson Says ‘Madame Web’ “Wasn’t My Fault”
A year later, and Dakota Johnson is still being asked “Madame Web,” Sony’s half-baked attempt to expand their ever-confused Spider-verse.
Read moreBox-Office: ‘Ballerina’ Nabs $3.7M in Thursday Previews — $28M Opening Weekend?
Early box office numbers for “Ballerina,” the action-thriller set in the John Wick universe, are pointing to a preview haul of $3.5M.
Read moreJim Jarmusch & Paolo Sorrentino in Venice Competition
This afternoon, CEO Efe Cakarel held a Q&A session at SXSW London. In the process, he confirmed two films that will likely crack Venice competition.
Read moreJames Gunn Dismissed $363M ‘Superman’ Budget as False — Now a THR Source Says It’s Real
Luc Besson’s ‘Dracula’ Has A Trailer — Caleb Landry Jones as The Count is Certainly A Choice
“Dracula” reunites Besson with his “Dogman” star Caleb Landry Jones — Christoph Waltz is also part of the cast. Besson wrote and produced the film.
Read moreFede Alvarez’s ‘Alien: Romulus’ Sequel Shoots in October
Director Fede Álvarez is telling the Marea Nocturna podcast that not only is he in pre-production on the film, but he plans to start shooting the sequel in October.
Read moreGuillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Rated “R” For “Bloody Violence and Grisly Images”
Guillermo del Toro’s long-gestating adaptation of “Frankenstein” has officially completed post production. Netflix will release the film in November 2025, and the MPA just handed it an R rating for “bloody violence and grisly images.” Good start.
‘F1’ First Reactions Praise “Old-School Summer Blockbuster”
Warner Bros. and Apple are feeling bullish on Joseph Kosinski’s “F1”—so much so that they screened the film early for select press and lifted the social media embargo a full three weeks before release.
Read moreBlumhouse Acquires Co-Ownership of ‘Saw’ Franchise Rights
Blumhouse Productions has reportedly acquired Twisted Pictures’ 50% stake in the Saw franchise, while Lionsgate retains its 50% share and continues as a production and distribution partner.
Read more‘Alien: Earth’ Trailer Teases Noah Hawley’s Long-Awaited Xenomorph Prequel
The most promising aspect of this latest take on ‘Alien’ is Hawley; the creator of FX’s “Fargo”, not to mention the acclaimed “Legion,” is overseeing the series as its showrunner; He’s also credited as writer and director.
Read moreThe Philippou’s Next Film is “Extreme" Doc About Deathmatch Wrestling
While a “Talk to Me” sequel is still in development at A24, the wrestling doc has clearly taken priority for now, with the Philippous spending the rest of 2025 locked in the editing room.
Read moreAng Lee Set to Direct ‘Old Gold Mountain’ — Emmanuel Lubezki is DP
Lee will soon be going into pre-production on “Old Gold Mountain,” a film set at the twilight of the American “Gold Rush,” tackling the journey of two orphaned immigrants.
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