Why an Oscars win for films like ‘The Brutalist’ or ‘Emilia Pérez’ could accelerate AI’s slog on Hollywood
The results of Sunday's Oscars ceremony could also further the industry's embrace — or distrust — of artificial intelligence. Several big-ticket movies up for golden statues this year were created in part with AI, sometimes provoking fierce criticism online."AI" has...
New Fantastic Four Official Teaser Trailer
“Freaky Friday 2” Set for Theaters in 2025; Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Reunite in Behind-the-Scenes Look as Filming Kicks Off
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are finally back together on set as Disney has released a first behind-the-scenes look at the production of “Freaky Friday 2,” which is officially now filming. Lohan and Curtis are reprising their roles of Anna and Tess Coleman,...
“Wicked” Moves Up Release Date, Will No Longer Open Against “Moana 2”
“Wicked,” Universal’s film adaptation of the hit Broadway show, is landing in theaters on Nov. 22 — five days ahead of schedule. It was originally supposed to open on Nov. 27, the same day as Disney’s “Moana 2.” On its new release date, “Wicked” is smartly avoiding a...
New “Hunger Games” Prequel Movie, Based on Suzanne Collins’ Next Novel, Set for 2026
A new “Hunger Games” prequel film will be released in theaters in 2026. After last November’s “Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” charmed its way to $337 million at the box office, Lionsgate teased that moviegoers may not have seen the last of...
Robert Downey Jr. Is Officially Returning As Marvel’s Iron Man, But There’s A Twist
Marvel Studios can't help but make things complicated when it comes to Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The latest development will see the beloved actor once again don the armor after having left the MCU behind with 2019's "Avengers:...
Is It Time We Retired the Idea of the Chick Flick?
This weekend, the jaw-dropping commercial triumph of “It Ends with Us,” a romantic soap opera with dark undercurrents starring Blake Lively (it’s just about the only hit film this summer that isn’t an escapist fantasy), ought to give the entire movie industry pause....
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Are First Married Couple to Top Box Office Since Bruce Willis and Demi Moore in 1990
Dominating the domestic box office as a married couple is a powerful joint milestone not many Hollywood couples achieve. Ryan Reynolds, 47, and Blake Lively, 36, are the first couple to have their films rank No. 1 and No. 2 at the box office simultaneously in 34...
Inside Blake Lively and Jenny Slate’s It Ends With Us Friendship 15 Years After Meeting on SNL (Exclusive)
Blake Lively and Jenny Slate formed a bond playing best friends in It Ends With Us, but it wasn't the first time their paths had crossed. "We met when you were hosting SNL," Slate recalls to Lively during an interview with PEOPLE in New York City on Aug. 4. Slate was...
Blake Lively Says She “Always Hated” Her Unique Middle Name: “My Mom, I Think, Made It Up by Accident”
Blake Lively has learned to appreciate her middle name. Speaking to MTV UK to promote her new film It Ends with Us with her costar Isabela Ferrer, Lively, 36, revealed it wasn’t until later in life when she met her husband Ryan Reynolds that she learned to love the...
45 “Deadpool & Wolverine” Cameos and Easter Eggs From the X-Men, MCU, and Beyond
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for plot points, cameos and the ending of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” now playing in theaters. After six years, Deadpool is finally back — and he’s not alone. In addition to bringing back Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine,...
“Deadpool & Wolverine” Scores Mightier-Than-Expected $211 Million, Sixth-Biggest Debut in Box Office History
“Deadpool & Wolverine” soared higher than expected in its first weekend of release. The comic book tentpole, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, collected $211 million in its domestic box office debut, ranking as the sixth-biggest opening of all time. Ticket...
“Deadpool & Wolverine”: Scenes From The Red Carpet World Premiere
Deadpool & Wolverine stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Emma Corrin were joined by several fellow cast members and celebrities in New York City on Monday night for the red carpet world premiere of the movie. Joining Reynolds and Jackman for the premiere were...
Ryan Reynolds Met Madonna in Person to Ask if “Deadpool & Wolverine” Could Use “Like a Prayer”, and She Had One “Great Note” After Watching the Scene
Ryan Reynolds and his “Deadpool & Wolverine” director Shawn Levy revealed during an interview on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM radio show (via People) that they met with Madonna in person in order to secure the rights to use “Like a Prayer” in the upcoming Marvel...
“Deadpool & Wolverine”: Ryan Reynolds Clarifies “Once And For All” Taylor Swift Cameo Rumors
Ryan Reynolds is clearing up “once and for all” the rumors that Taylor Swift will make a cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine. Swifties have been adamant that the “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” singer would appear in the Marvel Studios film due to her friendship with...
The 10 Most Historically Accurate Western Movies, Ranked
Historical accuracy in the Western genre has been a subject of much debate and fascination. While these films vividly capture the essence of the American frontier, they generally take creative liberties with actual events, characters, and timelines to enhance the...
Ryan Reynolds Says “I Let Go of Getting Paid” on “Deadpool” and “Took the Little Salary I Had Left” to Pay for the Screenwriters to Be on Set
Ryan Reynolds recently spoke to The New York Times ahead of the release of “Deadpool and Wolverine” and remembered the humble beginnings of his R-rated superhero franchise. The actor said the first “Deadpool” movie finally got off the ground at 20th Century Fox after...
Fast & Furious 11’s Vin Diesel Teases the Return of Classic Muscle Cars in a New Video
SUMMARY: Vin Diesel shares sneak peeks of iconic muscle cars in Fast X: Part 2 , showcasing his training and cast reunions. Fast X: Part 2 will continue from the dramatic cliffhanger, with Jason Momoa returning as Dante Reyes. Tyrese Gibson discusses filming delays...
“Despicable Me 4” Looking to Ignite Fourth of July Box Office With $100 Million-Plus Debut
Gru and his loyal yellow henchmen are preparing to light up the box office over the Fourth of July. “Despicable Me 4,” the sixth entry in Universal and Illumination’s hit animated franchise, is expected to bring in $100 million to $125 million during the five-day...
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New “Pirates of the Caribbean” Movies Get an Exciting Update From Jerry Bruckheimer [Exclusive]
https://youtu.be/j0rEkz9FhNc?si=oh701KNINMFwbjcf We might yet get to take to the seven seas again soon, fellow pirates. In a recent interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub, legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer provided tantalizing updates on the future of the...
Box Office: “A Quiet Place: Day One” to Battle “Inside Out 2” for No. 1 as Kevin Costner’s Epic Gamble “Horizon” Eyes Concerning $12 Million Start
Will audiences care about the world of “A Quiet Place” without John Krasinski or Emily Blunt? That’ll be the presiding question as “A Quiet Place: Day One,” a prequel story in Paramount’s post-apocalyptic horror series, hits theaters on Friday. The film, which takes...
Eddie Murphy Says He’s Already Recorded Some of “Shrek 5” and “I Think It’s Coming Out in 2025,” Plus a Donkey Spinoff Movie Is Next
Eddie Murphy revealed in a new interview with Collider that he has already begun voice recording for “Shrek 5” and will next do a Donkey spinoff movie. Variety reported in April 2023 that Universal and DreamWorks Animation were eyeing a fifth “Shrek” movie with the...
Controversial Donald Trump Movie “The Apprentice” Made a Splash in Cannes. Is Hollywood Too Scared to Release It?
“The Apprentice,” a scathing portrait of a young Donald Trump, dominated the Cannes Film Festival, scoring with critics, sparking an eight-minute standing ovation and prompting a fiery response from the 45th president’s legal team. But nearly two weeks after its...
Everything to Know About “Bad Boys 4”
From the returning cast to the release date, here’s everything to know about “Bad Boys 4”.
The 30 Highest-Grossing Movies of All Time
Every few years, a blockbuster movie comes along and breaks the box office, joining the list of highest-grossing movies of all time.
“Pirates of the Caribbean” Producer Would Bring Johnny Depp Back in New Reboot
“Pirates of the Caribbean” producer Jerry Bruckheimer has provided more clarity on the current state of the Disney adventure franchise. He already teased in March that a total reboot was going to be the first “Pirates” movie out of the gate in the future because “it’s...
Top 20 Movies in North America- Weekend of May 17th, 2024
Box Office Numbers from the Weekend of Friday, May 17, 2024.
Brad Pitt’s New Formula 1 Film Will Be the “Top Gun: Maverick” of Racing Movies
In the world of cinema, few directors have the ability to transform the way we perceive a genre now best known for his groundbreaking work on Top Gun: Maverick, is set to do just that with his upcoming Formula 1 film, which remains untitled — for now. The thrilling,...
Will Tom Hanks Star in ‘Big’ Sequel Titled ‘Big Again’?
On April 9, 2024, a post was shared on Facebook that claimed Tom Hanks would star in a sequel to the 1988 movie "Big" titled "Big Again," to be released in February 2025. The post read: BIG AGAIN!!! Dive back into the magic with "Big Again," where Josh Baskin's...
Christopher Nolan Says His Howard Hughes Biopic With Jim Carrey Made Oppenheimer Easier
While “Oppenheimer” has been touted as Christopher Nolan’s first biopic, that’s not necessarily true. It’s only the director’s first biopic to hit the big screen. Decades ago, Nolan wrote the screenplay for a biopic about aviator and business tycoon Howard Hughes, but...
Meet the Star-Studded Cast of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’
Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh and Robert Downey Jr. star in the new film, out July 21 When Christopher Nolan embarks on a new project, Hollywood's A-list wants in. His latest epic undertaking, Oppenheimer, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning...
Mission Impossible film debuts with near perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Tom Cruise has achieved the impossible again. His latest Mission Impossible film has a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, has a 98 per cent score on the movie-rating platform. The movie, due to hit UK cinemas next...
Tom Cruise Holds 1 Hard to Beat Hollywood Box Office Record
Tom Cruise has been a bankable movie star for four decades now, and as his success continues, he's set a record that no other actor can reach. Tom Cruise is one of the biggest movie stars working today, and he holds an incredible box office record that will likely...
‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Finally Gets a Win at the Domestic Box Office
After what was considered to be an underwhelming opening weekend, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has managed to dig up a decent $11.8 million at the Monday box office, which puts it on par with the amount earned by fellow Disney tentpole pictures Black Panther:...
Tom Cruise Fought His ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ Co-Star on Top of a Speeding Train at 60 Miles per Hour
Riding a motorcycle off a cliff and learning the dangerous sport of speed-flying weren’t the only requirements for acting in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.” Tom Cruise also had to fight co-star Esai Morales on the roof of a train moving at 60 miles...
Indiana Jones 5 to open with $65 Million, Decent Start Except for Its Huge $295 Million Budget
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is gunning for the top spot on box office charts. The fifth and final adventure to star Harrison Ford as the legendary, globe-trotting explorer is targeting at least $65 million from 4,500 North American theaters in its opening...
Tv Host Jerry Springer dies at 79
Jerry Springer, the TV presenter best known for his raucous talk shows, has died aged 79. The Jerry Springer Show, which ran for nearly three decades from 1991, brought fights, flying chairs, and the fringes of US society to a global audience. Springer died peacefully...
‘This Is My Body’: Rachel McAdams Poses for Photos with Her Armpit Hair Showing
Rachel McAdams is getting super real. The 44-year-old actress, who stars in the upcoming highly anticipated movie Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, based on the best-selling Judy Blume book of the same name, opened up to Bustle about the importance of sharing her...
Super Mario Bros: Official Trailer 2023
Star-Lord and Gamora Reunite in New ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Trailer
The gang’s all back together in Marvel’s new trailer for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” which aired during the Super Bowl on Sunday. But the Guardians’ reunion with Gamora, played by Zoe Saldaña, is far from sentimental. This Super Bowl trailer marked the first...
Toy Story, Frozen & Zootopia Sequels are in the Works
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Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston to Team Up for Body-Swap Comedy
Comedy royalty is joining forces! Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston are set to team up in a body-swap comedy film from Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara's LuckyChap Entertainment production company, The upcoming Amazon Studios project will be written and...
Abandoned Movie Sets still Standing Today
Hollywood is the stuff of dreams, and where fantasies become a reality. We all grow up with the movies, dreaming of the Wild West, fantastical adventures, or being swept off our feet just like in the pictures. Parallel universes, dystopian worlds, or a thrilling chase...
Watch: New ‘You People’ Trailer
How ‘A Man Called Otto’ Beat the Odds
Who says adults aren’t going to the movies? Well, the numbers don’t exactly lie: Movies aimed at older audiences have majorly struggled at the box office in COVID times. For the most part, they aren’t going to the movies. But Sony’s “A Man Called Otto,” a heartfelt...
Banshee of Inisherin, Fabelmans Win Big at Golden Globe
The Banshees of Inisherin has won three major prizes at the Golden Globes' comeback ceremony in Los Angeles. The film took home best comedy or musical film and best screenplay, as well as best comedy actor for its star, Irish actor Colin Farrell. "I never expect my...
Watch: New Indiana Jones Movie Trailer
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Tom Cruise jumps from helicopter as a thank you to fans for Top Gun: Maverick
Tom Cruise showed off just one of the many stunts he's learned through the years as one of the highest paid action stars in Hollywood. Ahead of "Top Gun: Maverick" making its way to Paramount+ streaming network, Cruise thanked fans for supporting the film in theaters,...
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Darth Vader Star, Dave Prowse dies aged 85
Former weightlifter and actor best known for playing Darth Vader in the Star Wars movies has died, his agent has said. David “Dave” Prowse, the actor best known for playing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died at the age of 85, his agent has said....
‘Rocky IV’ at 35: Sylvester Stallone Was Hospitalized After a Dolph Lundgren Punch Actually Connected
The classic installment in the iconic boxing series turns 35. Sylvester Stallone told Dolph Lundgren during the making of Rocky IV to really hit him — the result was the star being hospitalized in the intensive care unit for nine days. The classic installment in the...
Sean Connery, the First James Bond, Dies at 90
Connery, Sir Sean Connery—the Oscar-winning Scottish screen icon who originated the role of James Bond in the long-running film franchise—has died about two months after celebrating his 90th birthday, his family told the BBC Saturday. Connery starred as Agent 007 in...
Rockstar Stevie Nick’s Interview
This exciting film and concert coming to the Drive-In early November. Do not miss the opportunity Under the stars…
Possessor’ Review
Once inserted, as if by cold metal probe to the cortex, some images can’t be erased. It has taken me eight months and three viewings to wrap my mind around “Possessor.” From the beginning, I recognized Brandon Cronenberg’s brilliant sci-fi puzzle to be more than just...
Chadwick Boseman Dies at 43
Chadwick Boseman, star of “Black Panther,” died on Friday after a four year battle with colon cancer, his rep confirmed. He was 43. Before he was cast as the Marvel Studios superhero, Boseman’s career first exploded with his portrayals of Black American icons Jackie...
Alec Baldwin Lauds Drive-In Theaters
Alec Baldwin is encouraging fans to seek out a more traditional movie-going experience with drive-in theaters Alec Baldwin is urging fans to seek out the cinema — in a more traditional setting. The actor spoke highly of drive-in theaters amid the ongoing coronavirus...
How to Get Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Drive-in Theater Concert Tickets
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are coming to a drive-in theater near you. According to Gwen's Instagram Stories, the award-winning Voice coaches (slash cutest couple ever), will join country star Trace Adkins for a drive-in outdoor concert event. The announcement...
Blake Shelton To Headline Summer Concert Series At Drive-In Theaters
Everyone’s favorite coach on The Voice will be bringing his own music to drive-in theaters this summer. Blake Shelton will have main squeeze Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins on board for the July 25 concert series debut, location TBD. The series will be filmed and...
The Most Expensive Jewelry on the Oscars Red Carpet
Whether the nominees took home a golden statue or not Sunday, it was clear they all looked like winners upon arriving at the 92nd Academy Awards, rocking some of the most expensive jewels and accessories one can only find at the Oscars. Charlize Theron, Scarlett...
Why Did ‘The Call of the Wild’ Cost $125 Million?
“The Call of the Wild” is a cozy, square, kind-of-synthetic, kind-of-touching canine adventure movie that a lot of critics were probably too harsh about, all because it has a CG dog. Don’t get me wrong; I’d have preferred a flesh-and-blood dog as well. But critics...
Margot Robbie to Star With Christian Bale in David O. Russell’s Next Film
Following her Oscar-nominated turn in “Bombshell,” Margot Robbie looks to have found her next project, signing on to co-star opposite Christian Bale in a new David O. Russell film at New Regency. Russell would direct from his own script. Plot details are being kept...
Rick Moranis Returns for ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ Sequel
Rick Moranis is leaving his decades-long hiatus from live-action acting to join Disney’s sequel to its 1989 blockbuster “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” Variety has confirmed. Moranis will reprise his role as Wayne Szalinski, the crackpot scientist who accidentally shrunk...
Awkwafina to Star in Drama ‘Baccarat Machine’
Awkwafina is set to star in “The Baccarat Machine,” a gambling drama inspired by a Cigar Aficionado article by Michael Kaplan. The film, set up at SK Global, centers on Cheung Yin “Kelly” Sun and her unlikely partnership with poker player Phil Ivey. Sun amassing...
Disney Working on ‘Aladdin’ Sequel
With new horizons to pursue, “Aladdin” is getting a sequel. Following the massive success of last summer’s reboot, Disney is developing a follow-up to the film with writers John Gatins and Andrea Berloff. Sources say the movie is in early development, but after...
‘Jurassic World’ Director Announces New Title
Director Colin Trevorrow announced via Twitter on Tuesday that “Jurassic World 3” has started principal production, and he also slyly revealed that the sixth film in the “Jurassic” franchise has a new title: “Jurassic World: Dominion.” The new title — which appears on...
Shooting of ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ Delayed due to Corona Virus
Due to the coronavirus, Paramount Pictures is delaying its plans for a three-week shoot of Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible 7” in Venice, Italy. The studio issued an announcement Monday that cited the Venetian government’s missive to halt public gatherings. Italy has...
‘Sonic’ Predicted to Surpass ‘Birds of Prey,’ ‘Fantasy Island’ at Box Office
Paramount’s family film “Sonic the Hedgehog” is expected to race ahead of its box office competition when it debuts in theaters this weekend. The action adventure, based on the Sega video game character, should collect $40 million to $45 million from 4,130 venues over...
Why Awards are not Always the Most Accurate Measure of Hollywood’s Progress
The media’s most-discussed Oscar story this year is the lack of diversity. But in fact, awards are the worst gauge of Hollywood’s commitment to inclusion, because the results are always kept secret, and because we’re talking about voters’ tastes (which may or may not...
Disney Plus First Look at Marvel Shows During Super Bowl
Disney Plus unveiled the first footage from its upcoming Marvel TV series — “WandaVision,” “Loki” and “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” — during the Super Bowl. The 30-second trailer teases the expanding comic book world that will unfold on Disney’s streaming...
Spike Lee To Direct Movie Version of ‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’
Spike Lee has signed on to direct a movie based on the Broadway show “David Byrne’s American Utopia” with Participant acting as lead financier and executive producer. River Road Entertainment and Warner Music Group will also co-finance. The film will be produced by...
Nicolas Cage’s ‘Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ Release Date Set
In today’s film news roundup, Nicolas Cage’s “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” and indie drama “Shooting Heroin” get release dates, the “Big Fur” documentary finds distribution and Ezra Miller forms a production company. RELEASE DATES Lionsgate has dated...
F9 First Official Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSiDu3Ywi8E The Fast family is back together in the first trailer for Universal Pictures’ “F9,” the ninth mainline entry in the “Fast and Furious” series. The footage shows Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Letty Ortiz (Michelle...
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Super Bowl Trailer Highlights Tom Cruise’s New Enemy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky-JS7ufyKU Tom Cruise has made an enemy in the newest “Top Gun: Maverick” trailer, which premiered during the 54th annual Super Bowl on Sunday. “My Dad believed in you, I’m not going to make the same mistake,” says Miles Teller who is...
‘No Time to Die’ Super Bowl Trailer Promises ‘Bond 25’ ‘Will Change Everything’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToA6BygY6qs James Bond made his way to Super Bowl LIV, debuting a new trailer for “No Time to Die.” The footage, putting the spotlight on Daniel Craig’s British spy, promises the 25th “Bond” movie “will change everything.” The 30-second...
Kobe Bryant’s Death Cuts Short an encouraging Second Act in Entertainment
In all things, Kobe Bryant was nothing if not exacting. He was driven, demanding and relentless in pursuit of greatness. His tragic death in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26 at the age of 41, an accident that also took his 13-year-old daughter and seven others, means...
‘Transformers’ Franchise Gets a Remake With Two Separate Films in the Works
Paramount Pictures is looking to revamp its “Transformers” franchise in a big way, as sources tell Variety two simultaneous scripts are now in active development: one by James Vanderbilt and one by Joby Harold. Paramount’s most recent take on the franchise was 2018’s...
Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Final Negotiations to Join ‘Matrix 4′
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is taking the red pill. The actress and international beauty icon is in final talks to join the cast of the untitled fourth film in the Matrix saga, the Wachowskis’ game-changing action franchise, insiders close to negotiations said. The Warner...
‘Birds of Prey’ Predic ting $50 Million for Opening Weekend
Margot Robbie’s superhero team-up “Birds of Prey” is heading for an opening domestic weekend in the $50 million range, early tracking showed Thursday. Robbie stars as Harley Quinn in the Warner Bros. film, the eighth title in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and a...
How Charlize Theron Saved Her ‘Bombshell’ Production
Exactly two weeks before “Bombshell” was set to begin shooting, Annapurna backed out of the $35 million production. Producer Charlize Theron, who also stars in the film, was on a location scout with production department heads when she heard the bad news. “We had...
Weekend Box Office: ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Wins, Dolittle Dissapoints
Universal’s “Dolittle” and “1917” found out what “Bad Boys” will do when they come for you at the box office. Sony’s “Bad Boys for Life,” the third entry in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led series, beat expectations and towered over the competition during the...
How Will Smith Beat the Franchise Revival Curse in ‘Bad Boys for Life’
Sony’s “Bad Boys” franchise proved a 17-year gap between installments means little for the right property. “Bad Boys for Life,” reuniting stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as drug-busting cops, beat expectations and debuted above Sunday’s initial estimates to a...
‘Frozen 2’ Now the Highest-Grossing Animated Movie Ever
In a box office achievement fit for royalty, Disney’s “Frozen 2” is officially the highest-grossing animated movie in history. The sequel has generated $1.325 billion at the global box office, pushing past “Frozen” ($1.281 million) and “Incredibles 2” ($1.243 million)...
Danny Aiello of ‘Do the Right Thing’ and ‘Moonstruck’ Dies at 86
Danny Aiello, a character actor best known for his work in such films as “Do the Right Thing” and “Moonstruck,” died on Thursday night in New Jersey. He was 86. Aiello’s literary agent Jennifer De Chiara confirmed his death to Variety. “It is with profound sorrow to...
Paramount Working on a “Power Rangers” Reboot
Paramount Pictures is in early negotiations with Jonathan Entwistle, who is best known for his Netflix series “The End of the F***ing World”, to develop a new take on “Power Rangers” for the studio. The was a popular ’90s TV series involved a group of kids who become...
Jumanji 2’ Starts Strong With $60 Million Debut as ‘Richard Jewell’ Stumbles
It’s shaping up to be a merry holiday season for “Jumanji: The Next Level.” Sony’s adventure sequel debuted in first place to $60.1 million, dethroning “Frozen” after three consecutive weeks as box office champ. Those ticket sales, arriving at the higher end of...
‘The Flash’ and ‘The Matrix 4’ Get Release Dates
Warner Bros. has dated the fourth “The Matrix” movie and “The Flash” for summer openings in 2021 and 2022, respectively, and pulled “Akira” off the schedule. The studio announced Wednesday that “The Flash” would be released on July 1, 2022, while the untitled “Matrix”...
Michael J. Pollard of Bonnie and Clyde’ and ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ Dies at 80
Academy Award nominee Michael J. Pollard, known for his roles in “Bonnie and Clyde” and “House of 1000 Corpses,” has died. He was 80. “House of 1000 Corpses” director Rob Zombie broke the news on Facebook early Friday morning. “We have lost another member of our...
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Movie Runtime Is Shorter Than Expected
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” will be shorter than previously reported. But its runtime — clocking in at two hours and 21 minutes, according to director J.J. Abrams — still makes it the second-longest “Star Wars” film behind “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” It was...
Michael Jackson Music Biopic in Production From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Producer
“Bohemian Rhapsody” producer Graham King has struck a deal with the Michael Jackson estate for the pop star’s life and music rights, with plans to make a feature film based on both. King has tapped “Gladiator” and “The Aviator” screenwriter John Logan for the project....
John Turturro to Play Carmine Falcone in “The Batman”
John Turturro is set to join the cast of Matt Reeves and Warner Bros.’ “The Batman” starring Robert Pattinson. Reeves announced on Twitter that Turturro would be playing Carmine Falcone, the Gotham City gangster and adversary to the Caped Crusader. He joins a cast...
Elizabeth Banks to Direct and Star in ‘Invisible Woman’
Elizabeth Banks is set to direct and star in “Invisible Woman” for Universal, which is based on her own original pitch. “The Girl on the Train” scribe Erin Cressida Wilson penned the script with Banks and Max Handelman producing for their Brownstone Productions....
Channing Tatum and Roy Lee to Produce ‘The Maxx’
In today’s film news roundup, Channing Tatum and Roy Lee are developing “The Maxx,” Leslie Uggams has joined “The Ravine” and Safehouse Pictures is expanding. PROJECT LAUNCH Channing Tatum and Roy Lee are teaming up to produce a movie or television show based on the...
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Release Date Postponed to November 2020
Moviegoers will have to wait a little longer to see cinema’s two fiercest monsters duke it out. Warner Bros. and Legendary’s “Godzilla vs. Kong” has been delayed eight months and will now hit theaters Nov. 20, 2020. The film was previously dated for March 13, 2020....
DC Films Plans Future With Superman, Green Lantern and R-Rated Movies
DC Films appears to have hit its stride, rebounding from the commercial failure of “Justice League” and the critical drubbing of “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” with a few well-timed box office successes. “Aquaman” and “Joker” both generated over $1 billion at...
John Witherspoon, ‘The Boondocks’ Voice Actor and Comedian, Dies at 77
John Witherspoon, the veteran actor and comedian best known for his roles in “Friday,” “House Party” and “Boomerang,” died on Tuesday. He was 77. “It is with deep sadness we have to tweet this, but our husband & father John Witherspoon has passed away,” his family...
‘Doctor Sleep’ Review
On the face of it, making a sequel to “The Shining” does not sound like a promising idea. Stephen King’s original novel, which was published in 1977, remains one of his greatest (it’s not a tale that needs to be messed with). And in the 40 years since Stanley...
Gerard Butler to Star in Action Movie ‘The Plane’
Gerard Butler will star in the elevated action thriller “The Plane,” which will be produced by Di Bonaventura Pictures and MadRiver Pictures. MadRiver Intl. will launch sales at AFM next week and CAA Media Finance will handle the domestic rights to the film. The...