Overlord’s Julius Avery to Direct ‘Flash Gordon’ Movie
Fox has hired “Overlord” director Julius Avery to write and direct a “Flash Gordon” movie. The studio had been in negotiations in 2015 with “Kingsman” director Matthew Vaughn to helm “Flash Gordon.” Vaughn will now produce with John Davis and Hearst Entertainment...
‘Charlie’s Angels’ Reboot Takes Up Vacated ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Slot
Sony is moving its “Charlie’s Angels” reboot back five weeks to Nov. 1, 2019, to fill the slot vacated by “Wonder Woman 1984.” Sony made the announcement Monday night, a few hours after Warner Bros. decided it would move Gal Gadot’s “Wonder Woman 1984” to June 6,...
Guillermo del Toro is Directing ‘Pinocchio’ for Netflix
Fresh off his Oscar win for “The Shape of Water,” Guillermo del Toro is set to make his animated feature film directing debut. Del Toro has received the green light from Netflix to film “Pinocchio,” a stop motion musical version of the classic children’s tale about a...
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Pushed Back to 2020
Warner Bros. has moved Gal Gadot’s “Wonder Woman 1984” back seven months from Nov. 1, 2019, to June 5, 2020. The sequel, which is set in 1984, replaces Mark Wahlberg’s “Six Billion Dollar Man,” which has been taken off the schedule. Jeff Goldstein, Warner Bros.’...
‘Venom’ and ‘A Star Is Born’ Rule International Box Office
“Venom” remains a force to be reckoned with overseas as the Tom Hardy superhero movie topped the foreign box office for the third weekend in a row. Sony’s “Venom” secured the No. 1 spot abroad with $32 million from 65 markets, taking its international total to $290.7...
‘Halloween’ Slashes Franchise Record With $77.5 Million on Launch Day
“Halloween” made a killing in North America, earning $77.5 million when the slasher film launched in 3,928 locations. David Gordon Green’s “Halloween,” a direct sequel to John Carpenter’s 1978 classic, obliterated the franchise record opening of $26 million,...
How Blumhouse Got Everything Right About Producing a ‘Halloween’ Sequel
Forty years after Laurie Strode survived the wrath of deranged masked murderer Michael Myers in John Carpenter’s “Halloween,” the iconic avenging babysitter came back to the box office in a big way. “Halloween” beat expectations to earn $77.5 million in North America,...
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and David Strathairn to Star in Family Drama ‘Walkaway Joe’
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, David Strathairn, Julian Feder and Julie Ann Emery are starring in the family drama “Walkaway Joe,” which has begun shooting in St. John’s Parish, La. Tom Wright is helming in his directorial debut from a script by Michael Milillo. “Walkaway Joe”...
Melissa McCarthy Discusses Playing Author Lee Israel in ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ Movie
Vintage typewriters and forged letters might seem like unusual decor for New York’s SVA Theatre, but there could be no better tribute to Lee Israel, the subject of the new Melissa McCarthy-led biopic “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” which premiered there on Sunday. Israel...
Idris Elba Teams up with Taylor Swift in ‘Cats’ Movie Adaptation
Idris Elba is in final negotiations to join the film adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical “Cats.” Tom Hooper will direct the star-studded movie, also starring Ian McKellen, Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, and Taylor Swift. This marks Elba’s second feline role...
Ranking All the Halloween Movies
Proving that you can’t kill pure evil, Michael Myers returns once again to pierce fresh victims with an assortment of cutlery in Universal’s “Halloween” reboot. Though this latest entry in the franchise ignores the events of the last nine films, enough references are...
‘Halloween’ to Make Huge $65 Million-Plus Debut
The October box office has been light on the tricks and heavy on the treats. “Halloween” should keep powering the domestic market as Universal’s R-rated slasher film eyes a massive opening in the $57 million to $65 million range. The studio is cautiously anticipating...
Margot Robbie in Negotiations to Star in Barbie Movie
Oscar-nominated actress Margot Robbie is attached to star in “Barbie,” Mattel’s feature film based on its globally recognized doll. Robbie is also on board to produce through her production banner Lucky Chaps. The film was previously set up at Sony, but after the...
Arnold Kopelson, Producer of ‘Platoon’ and ‘The Fugitive,’ Dies at 83
Arnold Kopelson, the Oscar-winning producer of such films as “Platoon” and “The Fugitive,” died Monday at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 83. Kopelson’s death was confirmed Monday his wife and business partner of 42 years, Anne Kopelson. Anne Kopelson said her...
Michael Pena to Play Mr. Roarke in ‘Fantasy Island’ Movie
Michael Pena will play the Mr. Roarke role in Blumhouse and Sony’s upcoming “Fantasy Island” movie. Ricardo Montalban originated the role in the television series “Fantasy Island” as the white-suited Mr. Roarke who oversaw a mysterious island where people could live...
James Gunn’s Movie ‘BrightBurn’ Postponed till 2019
DATE CHANGE Sony has moved the previously untitled James Gunn horror project “BrightBurn” back from Nov. 30 of this year to May 24, 2019 — the start of the Memorial Day weekend. The studio unveiled the name “BrightBurn” on Monday along with the date change. Gunn...
James Gunn in Talks to Take on ‘Suicide Squad 2’
“Guardians of the Galaxy” director James Gunn is in talks to write “Suicide Squad 2,” jumping ship from Marvel to DC. Gunn’s deal was made “with an eye to direct” the Warner Bros. film, which is expected to be a completely new take. Gunn helmed the first two...
Venom Officially Rated PG-13. Could Open at $70M
One of the central questions about Sony’s Venom movie has been about its rating, and now the answer has officially arrived: Venom is going to be PG-13. Also, some new box office tracking numbers have arrived and have zeroed in on how the film might perform during its...
‘Halloween’ Box Office tracking shows sign for Best Opening of the Franchise
Halloween is about to get a trick-or-treat bag loaded with cash. The latest entry in the horror franchise could be headed towards the biggest opening weekend for the franchise ever. Yes, even bigger than Halloween: Resurrection, starring Busta Rhymes. See the...
‘The House With a Clock in Its Walls’ Dominates With $26.8 Million
“The House With a Clock in Its Walls” easily topped the domestic box office in an otherwise quiet weekend at multiplexes. Eli Roth’s adaptation of the popular children’s book picked up a better-than-expected $26.8 million when it opened in 3,592 locations. The fantasy...
‘The Nun’ Leads International Box Office for Third Weekend in a Row With $35 Million
Warner Bros.’ “The Nun” topped the international box office for the third straight weekend, generating another $35.5 million in 80 markets. That takes its overseas total to $191.7 million for a global tally of $292.6 million. “The Nun” now ranks as the biggest...
‘Old School’ Celebs Want Cowboy Culture Back in Hollywood
The annual “Silver Spur Awards” presented by Reel Cowboys has been known as “the Oscars for Westerns” since 1997. On Sept. 21, the 21st award ceremony was held in Studio City, Calif., and seven notable people involved in Westerns were awarded with the Silver Spur...
‘Star Wars’ s Gary Kurtz Dies at 78
“Star Wars” producer Gary Kurtz died of cancer on Sunday, his family said in a statement. He was 78. In addition to helping bring the Skywalker stories to the big screen, Kurtz produced “American Graffiti” and “The Dark Crystal.” His career was closely aligned with...
Joaquin Phoenix in Joker Makeup
Todd Phillips, the director of the upcoming Joker origin film, posted a camera test of Joaquin Phoenix Friday on Instagram. Phoenix plays the infamous villain in the currently untitled movie, which is slated to hit theaters on Oct. 4, 2019. In the video, Phoenix...
Jeff Bridges Open to a ‘Big Lebowski’ Remake On One Condition
Jeff Bridges is open to a “Big Lebowski” remake, but only under one condition — he has to be in it. “Yeah, if I was in it!” he said with a laugh. “So many things flash,” he said, when asked about any memorable moments from filming “Big Lebowski.” “I’m thinking of the...
‘We Still Have to Close My Deal on It’-Jon M. Chu on ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequel
Is Jon M. Chu directing the sequel and the possible third movie in the “Crazy Rich Asians” franchise? While he is reportedly on board, Chu tells Variety it’s not official yet. “I’m down to do the next two movies. We’ve been talking a lot about it, but we still have to...
Mel Gibson to Write and Direct ‘Wild Bunch’ Movie Remake at WB.
Mel Gibson is coming on to write and direct a remake of the classic Sam Peckinpah western “The Wild Bunch” at Warner Bros. Gibson will co-write with Bryan Bagby and also exec produce the pic. The project is based on the classic Peckinpah film that follows an aging...
‘Birds of Prey’ to Open in February 2020
With Warner Bros. and DC entertainment getting closer to assembling its team for its Harley Quinn pic “Birds of Prey,” the studio has dated the film for Feb. 7, 2020. Cathy Yan is directing with Margot Robbie reprising her role of Quinn, which she first put on display...
Halloween Movie Review
First the trick: David Gordon Green’s “Halloween” sequel pretends like the last nine films in the franchise don’t exist, picking up 40 years after John Carpenter’s seminal 1978 slasher movie as if none of that other nonsense has ever happened. Now the treat: His take...
‘The Nun’ Dominates With Almighty $77.5 Million at International Box Office
A holy opening weekend indeed. Warner Bros.’ “The Nun” dominated the worldwide box office with $77.5 million in 60 international markets, along with $54.5 million in North America for a massive global start of $131 million. It broke the domestic record for the...
Oscars: From ‘Beautiful Boy’ to ‘Ben Is Back,’ Rehab Dramas Aim for Empathy
From Joel Edgerton’s “Boy Erased,” which debuted at the Telluride Film Festival last week, to Felix Van Groeningen’s “Beautiful Boy” and Peter Hedges’ “Ben Is Back,” both unspooling in Toronto this weekend, there is a thread of rehabilitation drama running through...
Tapping Into Painful Past for ‘A Star Is Born’ Was ‘Very Cathartic’ -Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper couldn’t avoid remembering his darker days while making “A Star is Born.” In the Oscar buzzy remake, Cooper co-stars as Jackson Maine, a rocker battling alcoholism and drug addiction as he falls in love with his musical protege Ally (Lady Gaga). The...
Lady Gaga Gets Emotional on ‘A Star Is Born’ Red Carpet
“A Star Is Born,” which premiered Sunday at the Toronto Film Festival, follows Lady Gaga as Ally, an unknown singer-songwriter who meets Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), an established musician who becomes Ally’s mentor and helps nuture her career as it begins to take...
Push for Gender Equality May Be Paying Off At Toronto Film Festival
On Sunday, CBS chief Leslie Moonves became the latest industry titan to be toppled from power in the wake of allegations of sexual assault and harassment. From Harvey Weinstein to Dustin Hoffman to Brett Ratner, men who were once thought to be mighty enough to act...
Movie Star Burt Reynolds Dies at 82
Burt Reynolds, the charismatic star of such films as Deliverance, The Longest Yard and Smokey and the Bandit who set out to have as much fun as possible on and off the screen — and wildly succeeded — has died. He was 82. Reynolds, who received an Oscar nomination when...
Box Office Premiere: ‘The Nun’, ‘Peppermint’
As the summer movie season officially came to a close, a pair of darker titles are hoping to terrorize the domestic box office this weekend. Estimates show “The Nun,” the fifth installment in “The Conjuring” series, launching with $36 million to $45 million when it...
Hot Titles for Toronto Film Festival 2018
The Toronto International Film Festival is a launching pad for Oscar-hopefuls, but it’s also a thriving market. In the past, movies such as “I, Tonya” and “Still Alice” have scored major deals at the Canadian gathering, going on to enjoy critical success and awards...
Harrison Ford and Lady Gaga To Be Honored by SAG-AFTRA Foundation
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation will present this year’s Artists Inspiration Awards to Harrison Ford and Lady Gaga at its third annual Patron of the Artists Awards. The event will be held on Nov. 8 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills....
Reason Why Zack Snyder gets Aquaman’s production Credit
Despite the DC Extended Universe charting a new path and moving away from Zack Snyder's original plans for a more self-contained 5-part Superman-centric story, Snyder's name is still listed as an executive producer on Aquaman. Some fans of the DCEU's progenitor have...
‘Luke Cage’s Theo Rossi Joins Mary J. Blige in ‘Body Cam’
Theo Rossi, best known for his roles in “Sons of Anarchy” and “Luke Cage,” is set to join Mary J. Blige in Paramount’s “Body Cam.” Nat Wolff is also on board with Malik Vitthal tapped to direct for Paramount Players. The project, produced by Matt Kaplan, was the first...
How Neil Armstrong’s Biopic ‘First Man’ Achieved Lift-Off
Damien Chazelle had just completed “Whiplash,” the 2014 film that would put him on the map, when a project called “First Man” crossed his desk. He wasn’t that interested in astronaut Neil Armstrong, per se, or even NASA history, but after taking a look at James R....
Daniel Craig to Star in Rian Johnson’s New Movie
Both known for their major franchises, Daniel Craig and Rian Johnson are teaming up on an indie. Craig will star as a detective in Johnson’s murder mystery “Knives Out,” with Johnson producing and directing from his own script. Production is expected to start in...
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ the Best Labor Day Showing in Over a Decade
An August surge is thanks partially to “Crazy Rich Asians,” the Warner Bros. romantic comedy that is still doing crazy good business in North America. Jon M. Chu’s film will top the domestic box office for the third week in a row with $28.3 million over Labor Day...
10 Movies Getting the Biggest Buff In Advance for TIFF 2018
TIFF's track record of premiering the film that eventually wins Best Picture at the Oscars is impeccable, so the festival has become a main player in award season predictions. Not all the works below will vie for the big prize next February, but these are among...
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Aims to Lead Slow Labor Day Weekend
This summer’s surprisingly strong August might end on a low note with the lack of high-profile releases over Labor Day Weekend. That might not be cause for concern, considering popcorn season is up over 13% compared to 2017. The weekend should, at the very least, top...
Alec Baldwin Joins ‘Joker’ Film as Batman’s Father
Warner Bros. has hired Alec Baldwin to appear opposite Joaquin Phoenix in its “Joker” origin film, playing the role of Thomas Wayne, the father of Batman, a.k.a. Bruce Wayne. Variety first reported that Phoenix was in talks to play the Clown Prince of Crime. As soon...
Warner Bros. Working on a Wile E. Coyote Movie
Warner Bros. is developing “Coyote Vs. Acme” as a Wile E. Coyote animated movie with “Lego Batman” director Chris McKay on board to produce. The sibling team of Jon and Josh Silberman, whose writing and producing credits include “Living Biblically,” “Bordertown,”...
‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ by Guillermo del Toro Sets Cast
Guillermo del Toro’s “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” adaptation has cast Michael Garza, Austin Abrams, Gabriel Rush, Austin Zajur and Natalie Ganzhorn with production to start this week. Del Toro is producing the teen thriller with his “Shape of Water” producer J....
Natalie Portman Drama ‘Vox Lux’ added to Toronto Films Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival has added Brady Corbet’s drama “Vox Lux,” starring Natalie Portman and Jude Law, and Neil Jordan’s “Greta,” with Chloe Grace Moretz and Isabelle Huppert. The festival also announced Tuesday a total of 46 titles in its Discovery...
Jennifer Hudson to Play young Aretha Franklin in Biopic “Amazing Grace”
The Queen of Soul was never the queen of the big screen. At least when it came to playing someone other than herself, Aretha Franklin’s acting appearances were limited to her performance in “The Blues Brothers” and its sequel and an episode of “Room 222.” But in...
Eva Longoria Joins ‘Dora the Explorer’ Movie
Eva Longoria is joining Paramount’s live-action “Dora the Explorer” movie. She will portray the mother of the title character. Isabela Moner is playing Dora in the movie version of the hit Nickelodeon cartoon series. Paramount has set an Aug. 2, 2019 release date....
Fall Anticipated Movie Previews: ‘Venom,’ ‘A Star Is Born,’ ‘Halloween’
With the latest “Harry Potter” spin-off, the sequel to “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” and a fresh take on “Mary Poppins” among the bounty of movies opening in theaters, the rest of 2018 has plenty to offer filmgoers. As popcorn season comes to a close, Variety is...
‘The Meg’ Remains top of International Box Office
“The Meg” swam past the competition at the international box office for the second week in a row. Warner Bros.’ shark thriller generated $67 million in 55 territories abroad this weekend for an overseas tally of $230.4 million. It picked up another $21.5 million in...
Can ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Save the Rom-Com?
It’s no secret that a lot was riding on the opening weekend of “Crazy Rich Asians.” That’s because Warner Bros.’ romantic comedy is the first movie backed by a major studio in a quarter of a century that features a predominantly Asian-American cast. The last film to...
Creative Artists Agency Co-Founder, Rowland Perkins, Dies at 84
Rowland Perkins, who launched Creative Artists Agency with Michael Ovitz, Ron Meyer, Bill Haber, and Michael Rosenfeld, died Wednesday of pneumonia in Sherman Oaks, Calif. He was 84. Perkins died at the Village retirement community, his daughter Kamala James...
Sony Classics Purchase Ralph Fiennes’ Rudolf Nureyev Biopic ‘The White Crow’
Sony Pictures Classics has bought rights in North America and many foreign markets to Ralph Fiennes’ Rudolf Nureyev biopic “The White Crow.” In a deal announced Monday, Sony Classics also acquired rights to Latin America, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Asia (excluding...
Benicio Del Toro to Star in Drama ‘White Lies’
Benicio Del Toro is set to star in Oliver Stone’s drama “White Lies.” Stone will direct from his own script in a project that’s departure from his previous work, offering an intimate exploration of family, loss, and love. Nighthawk Capital Limited is financing the...
Paramount Moves ‘Instant Family’ Up Three Months
Paramount has decided to move the Mark Wahlberg-Rose Byrne comedy “Instant Family” forward three months to a holiday season release on Nov. 16. It was previously set for Feb. 15, 2019. The studio is citing strong responses from test screenings. Paramount wants to take...
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Expected to Shine With $26 Million-Plus Debut
It’s about to get crazy at the domestic box office. Earlier tracking showed “Crazy Rich Asians” on pace for a $20 million debut, but updated estimates now indicate that a $26 million-plus five-day total is likely when Warner Bros. launches the romantic comedy...
How ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Delivered Spike Lee’s Best Opening in Over Ten Years
When “BlacKkKlansman” had its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the rapturous reception signaled one thing — Spike Lee is back. So it makes sense that when the timely crime drama opened at the domestic box office four months later, it earned Lee his...
‘The Meg’ Makes Strong $45.3 Million Debut
Warner Bros.’ big-budget shark thriller opened well above expectations, biting off $45.3 million when it opened in 4,118 North American locations, according to Monday’s final numbers. That was easily enough to nab the No. 1 slot over “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,”...
Dave Bautista Speaks Against James Gunn Firing
After the “Guardians of the Galaxy” cast released a statement supporting fired director James Gunn, Dave Bautista, who plays Drax in the franchise, has shared his personal thoughts on the matter and called the situation “pretty nauseating.” Bautista wrote on Twitter...
Michael Bay Developing Horror Movie ‘Meet Jimmy’
Aiming to duplicate the blockbuster success of “A Quiet Place,” Paramount has launched development of the horror film “Meet Jimmy” with Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes producing. The studio won a bidding war for movie rights to a short horror film by Dutch filmmakers...
New ‘Supergirl’ Movie in the Works
Supergirl is flying back to the big screen. Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are in the early stages of a “Supergirl” film. They have hired “22 Jump Street” writer Oren Uziel to pen the script, but have not found a producer yet. The character has been played by...
D.W. Griffith’s ‘The Birth of a Nation’
Some people see history as a linear progression, but Hollywood offers plenty of evidence that it’s cyclical. Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman,” which opens Aug. 10, is based on true events in the 1970s, but it reflects the current battles over the rise of white...
‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Breezes Past ‘Christopher Robin’
Tom Cruise easily conquered Winnie the Pooh at the domestic box office. “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” generated $35 million from 4,395 locations in its sophomore frame, while Disney’s “Christopher Robin” opened at the lower end of forecasts with $25 million from...
‘The Meg’ Is ‘Jaws’ on Steroids -Rainn Wilson
Going to the beach is about to get a bit scarier with the release of sci-fi horror movie “The Meg.” The Warner Bros. film centers around an 80-foot prehistoric shark that emerges from the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the world’s oceans in the Pacific Ocean....
Dwayne Johnson surprisesstunt double and cousin Tanoai Reed with a custom truck
He's known for charming the masses as a leading actor on the silver screen. But Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson proved his heart of gold is almost larger than life as he surprised his longtime stunt double and cousin Tanoai Reed with a custom truck. The 46-year-old actor...
Carrie Fisher’s Brother Approves Appearance for ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
The family of Carrie Fisher has expressed its approval of her recently announced presence in the next “Star Wars” film via use of previously unreleased footage from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” “I couldn’t be more personally thrilled and happy that our Carrie will...
Priyanka Chopra, Chris Pratt in ‘Cowboy Ninja Viking’
Priyanka Chopra is in talks to join Universal’s adaptation of “Cowboy Ninja Viking” starring Chris Pratt. The role was one of the more highly coveted in town and Chopra beat out a slew of talent after a chemistry test with Pratt went extremely well. The film is based...
Tom Hardy Shows His Inner Beast in New Violent ‘Venom’ Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTi8-wBnXTI Tom Hardy unleashes his inner beast in Sony’s new trailer for “Venom.” The new violence-laden footage, which debuted on Tuesday, shows Hardy’s journalist Eddie Brock transforming into a black alien symbiote with sharp teeth...
How Tom Cruise’s Stunt Fever Became the Measure of His Stardom
Last summer, when Tom Cruise broke two bones in his ankle during the shooting of “Mission: Impossible — Fallout,” it was a mishap that could have happened to anyone, including a veteran stunt person, but it didn’t play well for the Cruise brand. Video footage of the...
‘Mission: Impossible’: Is Tom Cruise Indispensable?
After underwhelming receipts from “American Made,” “The Mummy” reboot, and “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,” Cruise’s latest blockbuster, “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” signals a return to form for a movie star who needs to prove he’s still profitable as he nears his...
Kate McKinnon, Mila Kunis Trying to be Secret Agents at ‘Spy Who Dumped Me’ Premiere
Spycraft was a dominant theme on the red carpet for Wednesday night’s world premiere of Lionsgate’s comedy “The Spy Who Dumped Me.” Stars Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon offered starkly contrasting views as to whether they could carry out real-life spying. “I say no...
Shareholders Vote to Approve $71.3 Billion Merger for Disney, 21st Century Fox
Shareholders of 21st Century Fox and Disney have voted to approve Disney’s $71.3 billion buyout of major Fox assets. Shareholders gathered Friday morning at the New York Hilton for separate meetings to vote on the historic transaction that the companies first set back...
The Impossible Task of Rebooting an Iconic Movie Theme
Composer Lorne Balfe’s task, like any in the 52-year history of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, was simple but not easy: Use Lalo Schifrin’s classic, iconic television theme, but find a fresh approach to effectively score Tom Cruise’s sixth outing as Ethan Hunt...
‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ gunning for $50 Million-Plus Opening
Tom Cruise’s mission, should he choose to accept it, is to steal the box office crown. Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” looks to easily win the weekend, where the franchise’s sixth installment is eyeing a North American debut between $50 million and $65...
Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sasha Lane to Star in Movie Thriller ‘Daniel Isn’t Real’
Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sasha Lane, Miles Robbins, and Hannah Marks are set to star in the supernatural thriller “Daniel Isn’t Real.” Elijah Wood’s SpectreVision and ACE Pictures announced the cast Tuesday and said principal photography has begun in New York City. The...
Ryan Reynolds Developing ‘Home Alone’-Like Comedy ‘Stoned Alone’
Twentieth Century Fox has set up the comedy project “Stoned Alone” with “Deadpool” star Ryan Reynolds producing and potentially starring in the movie. Augustine Frizzell, who directed the comedy “Never Goin’ Back,” has been signed to direct. Kevin Burrows and Matt...
Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska for ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Reboot
Director Elizabeth Banks has found her angels. Sources say that Sony has set Kristen Stewart, “Aladdin’s” Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska to star in its reboot of “Charlie’s Angels.” Banks will also be joining the trio as Bosley. Scott is set to star in the upcoming...
George Clooney involved in Bike Accident
GEORGE Clooney was apparently thrown 20ft into the air when his bike collided with a Mercedes in Sardinia today. The Hollywood star's helmet is reported to have shattered when he smashed against the car's windshield at around 60mph. George Clooney was knocked off his...
Gal Gadot Visits Children’s Hospital in Wonder Woman Costume
Gal Gadot followed in a long line of actors inhabiting their superhero characters in the real world Friday when she visited a children’s hospital dressed as Wonder Woman. Kids at Inova Children’s Hospital in Annandale, Va. got to meet the star of “Wonder Woman” and...
Warner Bros. To Build Tramway to Hollywood Sign
Warner Bros. has proposed building an aerial tramway from its Burbank lot to the Hollywood Sign. The studio will pay the estimated $100 million for the project, which would include a visitor center near the sign. The tramway would be more than a mile long and last...
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Now Over $1 Billion Worldwide
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” has officially joined the billion-dollar club. The fifth film in the “Jurassic” franchise hit $1 billion at the global box office, making it the 35th movie to reach that milestone. “Fallen Kingdom” joins its predecessor, 2015’s...
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Leading Global Box Office With a Huge $161 Million
“Ant-Man and the Wasp” flew to a worldwide opening of $161 million, including $85 million internationally. In North America, the tentpole starring Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly earned $76 million, making it the 20th consecutive Marvel film to open No. 1 at the box...
Lucas Hedges and Julia Roberts Drama ‘Ben Is Back’ Sets Awards-Season Release
“Ben Is Back,” the drama starring Lucas Hedges and Julia Roberts, is getting an awards-season release on Dec. 7. LD Entertainment, Lionsgate, and Roadside Attractions will partner on U.S. distribution for the film, which will be directed by Lucas Hedges’ real-life...
Buddy Holly’s ‘Clear Lake’ in Development
Veteran creative executives Rick French and Patrick Shanahan are partnering with Buddy Holly’s widow on “Clear Lake,” depicting Holly’s 1958 music tour with Clarence Collins,Variety has learned exclusively. French is the chairman and CEO of North Carolina-based...
‘Indiana Jones 5’ Postponed till 2021
“Indiana Jones 5” has officially been delayed. Disney pushed back the film’s release a year to July 9, 2021. It was reported late last month that the Harrison Ford-starrer would miss its 2020 launch date. The return of the action hero has been halted following issues...
‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Targetting $60 Million-Plus Launch
Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” is eyeing a North American opening weekend in the $60 million range, early tracking shows. The lower end of estimates come in at $48 million, while others are speculating earnings as high as $65 million. Tracking also...
Is Marvel’s Future Female?
The 20th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe also marked a franchise first. With “Ant-Man and the Wasp,” audiences finally saw a Marvel movie co-headlined by a woman as Evangeline Lilly’s Hope Van Dyne (a.k.a. the Wasp) shared center stage with Paul Rudd’s...
Harlan Ellison of ‘Star Trek’ Dies at 84
Speculative-fiction writer Harlan Ellison, who penned short stories, novellas and criticism, contributed to TV series including “The Outer Limits,” “Star Trek” and “Babylon 5” and won a notable copyright infringement suit against ABC and Paramount and a settlement in...
‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Ahead Again in International Box Office, Nears $1 Billion Globally
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” once again topped the overseas box office with $56.1 million from 68 territories. The tentpole has earned $667 million internationally, along with $264.8 million in North America. With a global total of $932 million, the Chris Pratt...
Jumanji 3 Sequel Sets Official Release Date
Dwayne Johnson has unveiled an official release date of Dec. 13, 2019, for Sony’s sequel to “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.” The untitled movie will open a week before Disney-Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: Episode IX” launches. Sony Pictures chairman Tom Rothman revealed in...
Jim Carrey in Talks to Play Villain in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Movie
Jim Carrey is in final negotiations to join James Marsden in Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie. Jeff Fowler, who received an Oscar nomination for his 2005 animated short “Gopher Broke,” is helming the movie, which will blend live-action and CG elements....
Scarlett Johansson, Rupert Sanders Team up for Massage Parlor Drama ‘Rub & Tug’
New Regency has won an auction for “Rub & Tug,” an “American Hustle”-like movie starring Scarlett Johansson and directed by Rupert Sanders, sources confirmed. Based on a true story, the film will focus on Dante “Tex” Gill (Johansson) who flourished in the...
‘The First Purge’ Review
In “The First Purge,” the National Founding Fathers of America — they’re the kind of fascists who pretend not to be — launch an audacious (or maybe it’s just sick) experiment in state-controlled chaos: a 12-hour zone of anything-goes bedlam in which the crimes you...
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Aiming at $80 Million Debut, ‘First Purge’ targets $25 Million
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_rTIAOohas After a record-breaking second quarter, the domestic box office shows no signs of slowing down. July looks to start strong as “Ant-Man and the Wasp” eyes a debut between $70 million and $80 million when it launches in 4,100...
North American Box Office Hits Record High in Second Quarter
Blockbuster performances by “Avengers: Infinity War,” Incredibles 2,” and “Deadpool 2” have lifted the North American box office to a record $3.33 billion in the second quarter — the highest mark for any quarter. The previous mark was set in the second quarter of...
Warner Bros to film ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ in Canary Islands, Employ 2,000 Extras
The production of Wonder Woman 1984 is headed to the Canary Islands, where it will employ 2,000 extras and bring €20 million into the local economy. Principal photography on Wonder Woman 1984 began in June. Production will span multiple locations, including Washington...