Sep 20, 2017 | In Production, Trending
Lionsgate has set a release for the Keanu Reeves action movie “John Wick: Chapter 3.” The film is expected to hit theaters on May 17, 2019 — the first title to land on the date. The franchise has been a success for the studio with a combined $260 million in worldwide...
Sep 20, 2017 | In Production, Trending
Fox has dated Brad Pitt’s science-fiction movie “Ad Astra” for Jan. 11, 2019. It’s the first movie to land on that date. James Gray directed “Ad Astra” from a script he co-wrote with Ethan Gross. Regency Enterprises and Fox produced in association with Bona Film...
Sep 20, 2017 | In Production, Trending
“Blade Runner 2049” is tracking to earn at least $40 million during its opening weekend when it hits theaters on Oct. 6, according to early estimates. The science fiction epic is the sequel to 1982’s “Blade Runner,” which has achieved cult classic status since its...
Sep 20, 2017 | In Production, Trending
Nicolas Cage will star in the independent action movie “Primal” as a big-game hunter. Production is scheduled to start on Oct. 23 in Puerto Rico. The project was unveiled Tuesday at the Toronto Film Festival, where the Exchange is launching international sales....
Sep 20, 2017 | In Production, Trending
New Line is expanding its horror empire, securing rights to Dutch filmmaker Nico van den Brink’s short film “Sweet Tooth” and setting up the project as a feature film with the ubiquitous James Wan producing. Van den Brink will direct and have a story by credit in what...
Sep 12, 2017 | Hollywood Chronicles, Trending
Back to the Future almost didn’t exist. When Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale were shopping the script for the now-legendary 1985 science fiction comedy to studios, few wanted to go near it. According to Variety, many executives suggested the lighthearted romp would...
Sep 12, 2017 | Hollywood Chronicles, Trending
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is the immensely popular magical fantasy movie myth. Its estimated budget of $10 million was easily recouped when it became one of the box-office champion films of all time. Steven Spielberg’s very personal, heartwarming sci-fi...
Sep 12, 2017 | New Releases, Trending
Following the massive opening weekend for “It,” bringing in $123 million domestically, audiences are already asking what’s next for the planned sequel. Luckily, director Andy Muschietti and producer Barbara Muschietti are up to the task. Here are some questions that...
Sep 12, 2017 | In Production, Trending
Stephen King’s supernatural short story “Suffer the Little Children” is in the works as a movie in the wake of the enormous success of the feature film based on his novel “It.” Sean Carter is writing and directing. Producers are Craig Flores, Nicolas Chartier, and...
