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Guy Richie has assembled an Oscar winner and two Oscar nominees to lead his next film, “Wife & Dog.”

Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike and Anthony Hopkins have been cast in the feature, which was first announced by Variety in May. While the plot is remaining under wraps, “Wife & Dog” will see Ritchie return to the colourful, backstabbing world of the British upper classes, doubling down on an subject he recently explored in “The Gentleman” film and TV series.

The screenplay is written by Ritchie, who also produces alongside long-time producing partner, Ivan Atkinsonand Black Bear’s John Friedberg. Executive producers include Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler for Black Bear.

Black Bear launched sales on “Wife & Dog” in Cannes earlier this year, and the film marks the company’s third collaboration with Ritchie and Atkinson following “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” and “In the Grey.” The picture will...

Denzel Washington might be contemplating retirement from acting after an illustrious career spanning over four decades, but he still wants to do a few more projects and work with a few more legends in the industry before leaving the stage for good.

Credits: Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 3 / Sony Pictures

As one of the most celebrated and respected names in Hollywood, Washington has carved an image of a classic and versatile actor. While many celebrities can only dream of working with him, the 69-year-old star expressed interest in collaborating with three world-class directors before he retires.

Denzel Washington Reveals Three Directors That Inspire Him

Denzel Washington will star as Macrinus in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, but the veteran star hints that it might not be his last project yet. In his interview with Empire, he said: “There are very few films left for me to make that I’m interested in,...

A few days ago, The Hollywood Reporter published a story saying that in addition to developing another "Top Gun" sequel, Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is "exploring a follow-up" to "Days of Thunder," the 1990 racing movie he starred in for director Tony Scott. At a glance, you can see how that decision might make sense: 2022's "Top Gun: Maverick," another decades-later sequel to a Cruise-Scott collaboration, was a gigantic box office hit, so naturally Cruise is interested in revisiting his old characters, like NASCAR driver Cole Trickle, to see if there's any more gold to mine from them. Currently, there are no writers, directors, or other stars attached, so this is very much a "Cruise wants to do it" type of story, and there's nothing set in stone quite yet.

But there are a few reasons a "Days of Thunder" sequel may not make a ton of sense in 2025 or beyond.

James Gray’s crime film Paper Tiger has already assembled an impressive trio of leads: Adam Driver, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong.

James Gray has some heavyweight features on his resume, including Ad Astra and The Lost City Of Z. He even appeared in a special episode of our podcast.

The filmmaker is now turning his creativity towards the crime genre next having scripted Paper Tiger, his next directorial outing. Furthermore, he’s assembled quite the cast to impress potential investors at this week’s American Film Market.

No less than Adam Driver, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong have signed up to lead the cast, which according to The Hollywood Reporter will focus on two brothers who end up on the hitlist of the Russian mafia.

Adam Driver has been having lots of fun in the past couple of years, turning his attention to all kinds of projects, whether they be prestigious dramas like Ferrari,...

Tom Cruise is in talks for a 'Days of Thunder' remake.The 62-year-old actor has been speaking to executives at Paramount about a follow-up to his 1990 NASCAR racing film 'Days of Thunder', which he co-starred in with former wife Nicole Kidman.A source told The Hollywood Reporter: "He’s talking [to Paramount] about 'Top Gun' and 'Days of Thunder'. It’s going to be what comes together first in terms of a script. It depends on the idea and, ultimately, the script."According to THR, Cruise - who played Usac racer Cole Trickle with Kidman as his neurosurgeon love interest in the movie - has script approval on all of his projects.The idea for the reboot comes amid a spate of racing car movies in recent years, including James Mangold’s 'Ford v Ferrari' in 2019, Michael Mann’s 'Ferrari'...

Kate Winslet’s latest film “Lee” has become Sky UK’s highest-grossing original movie. The biopic about photographer Lee Miller earned over $5.6 million since its September 13 release in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Directed by Ellen Kuras, “Lee” tells the story of Miller’s life. It follows her career from being a fashion model to becoming a war correspondent during World War II. Miller reported for Vogue magazine from the front lines of the war. The film offers an intimate look at Miller’s remarkable journey.

Winslet stars as Lee Miller in the film. She is joined by other acclaimed actors like Marion Cotillard, Andrea Riseborough, and Andy Samberg. Reviews have praised Winslet’s performance, with some predicting she may receive awards recognition.

“Lee” surpassed the box office earnings of Sky’s previous top original film “Ferrari.” Its success marks an important milestone as Sky expands its film production. The...

Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz will team up for a new action thriller film directed by Marc Webb. Titled “Day Drinker,” the movie follows a cruise ship bartender embroiled in a criminal conspiracy after encountering a mysterious regular customer. Depp and Cruz have previously starred together in several box office hits, including “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Blow.”

Produced by Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee of the successful “John Wick” franchise, the script comes from writer Zach Dean known for films like “Fast X.” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Adam Fogelson praised the creative team, saying the film “combines a commercially appealing concept with unexpected twists through an exciting story.”

The announcement comes after Depp’s legal victory earlier this year against ex-wife Amber Heard. His role in “Day Drinker” marks Depp’s return to a major Hollywood studio project for the first time since 2018’s “Fantastic Beasts” installment.

For decades, the line, “Cause she’s got a Great Ass,” shouted by Al Pacino in Michael Mann’s crime classic “Heat” has entertained, but also befuddled viewers. Most have chalked it up to Pacino’s lively performance style or the fact that his character is trying to mess with Hank Azaria’s, but in Pacino’s recently published memoir, “Sonny Boy,” he shared that the real reason LAPD Lieutenant Vincent Hanna is so hyped up throughout the film is because he built his whole character around doing cocaine.

“A lot of people didn’t know that,” Pacino said in a recent interview on the “Wtf Podcast with Marc Maron” in which he discussed the memoir. “It took me 20 years before I could say anything about it.”

Though he was playing a character inspired by a real guy, Pacino developed his own version, making Hanna a recreational cocaine user and...

Exclusive: Andrea Iervolino, the Italian producer of sports car biopics Ferrari, Lamborghini: The Man Behind The Legend and the upcoming Maserati movie, is revving up a biopic of Ettore Bugatti.

Bugatti is slated to film late next year in Italy and France for Iervolino’s new banner, The Andrea Iervolino Company.

The movie is set to tell the life story of Bugatti, the founder of the iconic automobile company, who was known for transforming the automotive world with his creative genius and relentless dedication to design and technology. The Italian-born French designer and manufacturer also designed aeroplane engines and was no stranger to tragedy: Bugatti’s son, Jean, was killed on 11 August 1939 at the age of 30 while testing a Bugatti car near the family’s factory HQ in Germany.

Iervolino is in talks with writers and directors on the project, which will feature a U.S. and international cast and be English-language.

Exclusive: Actor Michele Morrone has signed on to star opposite Anthony Hopkins in Maserati: The Brothers, directed by Academy Award-winner Bobby Moresco.

Morrone will star as Alfieri Il Maserati in the biopic about the family behind the high-performance automobiles. Hopkins will play an Italian financier who bankrolls the Maserati brothers.

The film will be produced by Italy’s Andrea Iervolino his new film and TV outfit called The Andrea Iervolino Company.

Iervolino’s previous company, Ilbe Group – in which he was partnered with Monika Bacardi — produced the Bobby Moresco-directed biopic Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend and was also among the producers of Micheal Mann’s Ferrari starring Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz.

“I am deeply committed to promoting Italian actors worldwide, and casting Michele Morrone in such a prominent role is a step toward that goal,” Iervolino said. “My mission is to one day see Italy produce its own global cinema stars,...

Are “Anora” and “The Brutalist” being underestimated for an ensemble nomination at the Screen Actors Guild Awards? Who will be the surprise SAG nominee of the year? Gold Derby editors and experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here with their first SAG Awards film predictions.

While “Anora” is perched atop the Best Picture odds at the Oscars, it’s not even in the top five in the SAG ensemble odds, sitting in sixth place. That might be because the Palme d’Or champ is perceived as a Mikey Madison vehicle, but it’s also a sneaky ensemble piece with great performances by Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, and Vache Tovmasyan. Similarly, “The Brutalist” — third in the Best Picture odds but seventh in ensemble — could easily be another film that gets multiple individual nominations, for Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce, but get snubbed in ensemble like “The Power of the Dog,...

Adam Driver’s Last 5 Films At The Worldwide Box Office ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Adam Driver is an American actor known for working with filmmakers who have a unique style of directing movies. His latest film, Megalopolis, has been playing in cinemas but has been a big disaster at the box office. It might end its theatrical run soon, but before that happens, let’s take a look at the actor’s last five films at the worldwide box office, including the 2024 flick by Francis Ford Coppola.

According to The Numbers, Driver has appeared as a leading actor in fourteen movies with a worldwide aggregate box office of $2.36 billion. The poised actor is best known for playing Kylo Ren in the Star Wars movies The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker. He has achieved multiple accolades in his career, including nominations for two Academy Awards, several Primetime Emmy Awards,...

Adam Driver has taken on many diverse roles in films such as Lincoln (2012), Frances Ha (2012), Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), BlacKkKlansman (2018), Marriage Story (2019), The Last Duel (2021), House of Gucci (2021), and Ferrari (2023). However, for mainstream fans, his portrayal of Kylo Ren, or Ben Solo, in the Star Wars franchise remains his most iconic role.

While the Sequel Trilogy had its share of clumsy moments, Driver’s performance stood out, and Kylo Ren is still regarded as one of the most significant characters in the trilogy. This lasting impact explains why discussions about Kylo Ren persist.

One key aspect of Kylo’s character in the films was his connection to Darth Vader, a relationship that was largely left unexplored. However, a recent Star Wars story has finally delved deeper into the origins of this connection, shedding light on the mysterious bond between Kylo and Vader.

In short, Kylo Ren had an obsession with Darth...

Adam Driver is an actor who has appeared in numerous roles in many movies, which include Lincoln (2012), Frances Ha (2012), Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), BlacKkKlansman (2018), Marriage Story (2019), The Last Duel (2021), House of Gucci (2021), and Ferrari (2023), but one role stands out among mainstream fans, which is what of Kylo Ren, or Ben Solo, from the Star Wars franchise.

And while the Sequel Trilogy was more clumsy than perfect, even ridiculous at times, Driver’s performance has been praised and Kylo Ren is still considered as one of the trilogy’s most important characters. This explains why Kylo Ren is still a topic of discussion and why everyone keeps returning to the character.

In the movies, Kylo’s relationship with the deceased Darth Vader was a major aspect of his character, and it is a story whose background was left – for the most part – unexplored in the movies, but a recent Star Wars story...

In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, the sale of artist catalogs has become a billion-dollar business. Legacy acts, from Bob Dylan to Bruce Springsteen and even the iconic Queen, have cashed in on their life’s work for enormous sums, leading to speculation about how much iconic bands like Pink Floyd could command for their music rights. While the band held off on selling their music for years, a rumor sparked that they recently ended up making $100 million less than they had initially bargained for.

Pink Floyd performing The Dark Side of the Moon at Earls Court in 1973 | Credits: Tim Duncan via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

The deal cut by the iconic band with Sony left many fans scratching their heads and wondering: why would one of the most influential rock bands in history leave such a large sum on the table?

What led to Pink Floyd’s $100 million loss?...

A good tasty noir, like “Love Lies Bleeding,” always feels contemporary, even if set in the past; that’s because it should feel as urgent as the love-and-death stakes it’s about. “Killer Heat,” on the other hand, while not quite so old-fashioned that it creaks, definitely plays like a mirage of detective noirs you’ve seen before. To start with: Could there be a worse title? It makes the movie sound like some straight-to-tape potboiler from the ’80s starring Jim Belushi and Daphne Zuniga. “Killer Heat” opens with the voice of its star, Joseph Gordon-Levitt (who has a way of sounding like Keanu Reeves’ brainier brother), delivering one of those logy “hardboiled” philosophical nuggets to the audience (“The Icarus myth was set on the island of Crete. And apparently no one there had learned much from his story…”).

But just as you’re ready to nod out, Gordon-Levitt, as...

Monika Bacardi and longtime business partner Andrea Iervolino, producers on dozens of movies including Ferrari and To The Bone, have entered into a war of words and legal saber rattling following their recent split.

The producers were longtime partners at prolific Italian production and distribution company Ilbe (Iervolino & Lady Bakardi Entertainment), but Bacardi is unhappy following the latter’s recent announcement of his new company.

Iervolino announced earlier this week that he was stepping back from Ilbe to launch film and TV outfit The Andrea Iervolino Company (Taic). Among projects noted on the slate were a Maserati biopic written and directed by Bobby Moresco, and the biopic Ferrari vs Mercedes, also directed by Moresco.

In a press statement today, Bacardi has claimed that Iervolino doesn’t own the IP to certain projects seemingly mentioned as part of his initial slate, including the Maserati biopic, and that prior to Iervolino’s exit,...

Sinners: "From Ryan Coogler—director of “Black Panther” and “Creed”—and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a new vision of fear: “Sinners.”

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

“You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home.”

Written and directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Coogler, “Sinners” stars Jordan (the “Black Panther” and “Creed” franchises) in a dual role, joined by Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell (“Ferrari”), Wunmi Mosaku (“Passenger”), Jayme Lawson (“The Woman King”), Omar Benson Miller (“True Lies”) and Delroy Lindo (“Da 5 Bloods”).

The film is produced by Coogler and frequent collaborators Sev Ohanian and Zinzi Coogler. The executive producers are Ludwig Göransson, Will Greenfield and Rebecca Cho.

Coogler’s behind-the-camera artisans include his “Black Panther...

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s fifth collaboration has been shrouded in secrecy since it was announced in January. Now eager film fans are getting their first look at “Sinners” — and all its bloody goodness. The film opens March 7, 2025 from Warner Bros.

The highly-anticipated horror thriller is based on an original script by Coogler, with the project set in the 1930s Jim Crow era-South and filmed earlier this year in the New Orleans area. But beyond those basic details, everything about the project — from the title to its plot — had been kept under wraps. Then, on Monday, the supernatural thriller was announced to be titled “Sinners.” Later, Jordan shared the film’s poster on social media, with the caption, “Dance with the devil…and he’ll follow you home.”

The film’s official description sets the scene: “Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again,...

Updated: Italian producer Andrea Iervolino — whose credits include Michael Mann’s “Ferrari,” the Johnny Depp-starrer “Waiting for the Barbarians” and “Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend” — has parted ways with business partner Monika Bacardi and is launching a new film and TV outfit called The Andrea Iervolino Company.

Iervolino and Bacardi were partners in Ilbe, the studio they co-founded and jointly ran for 13 years.

“With the launch of Taic, Iervolino has stepped down as president and CEO of Ilbe, the studio he co-founded and ran for the last decade, to focus on Taic,” Iervolino said in a statement. “He will remain available in a non-exclusive capacity to assist Ilbe with the transition of a new CEO.”

No reason for the falling out between Iervolino and Bacardi was provided in the statement.

Recent films produced by Iervolino while at Ilbe include the Depp-directed “Modi – Three Days on the Wing of Madness...

At the Venice Film Festival press conference for “Maria,” filmmaker Pablo Larraín’s latest portrait of an iconic woman of the 20th century, one journalist was bold enough to ask whether or not Angelina Jolie had the Oscars in mind upon taking the role Ever the diplomat, the Academy Award winner pulled the focus back to Maria Callas, the supreme opera diva she portrays in the film. “In my own business if there’s a response to the work, I’m very grateful, but in my heart to disappoint the people who love her and who she means a lot to, and her legacy, I came to care for her,” she said. “I didn’t want to do a disservice to this woman.”

If the reaction to the film out of its world premiere at Venice is any indication, Jolie has nothing to worry about. The film, which imaginatively recounts...

The esteemed filmmaker behind the Johnny Cash bio-musical “Walk the Line” and superhero drama “Logan,” James Mangold has done it all. He’s torn up the race track with “Ford v Ferrari,” been the only director other than Steven Spielberg to take the helm of an “Indiana Jones” film with last year’s “Dial of Destiny,” and later this year, he’ll debut his Bob Dylan drama starring Timotheé Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown.” Before he began his career as a filmmaker, he learned from legends like Alexander Mackendrick (“The Sweet Smell of Success”) and Milos Forman (“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”).

In a recent response post on X, Mangold explained his creative process and how it was passed down from these “masters,” as well as gathered from watching the work of others.

“I have learned this way of working from watching masters I admire. Some masters have been my teachers in person.

A terrifying new sneak peek from Alien: Romulus is available now. Be sure to check it out, as well as exclusive exhibitor posters promoting that advance tickets for the sci-fi/horror-thriller are available now.

A truly terrifying cinematic experience from writer/director Fede Alvarez and producer Ridley Scott, Alien: Romulus opens in theaters nationwide on August 16, 2024, and will be available in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, Screen X, 4Dx, and premium screens everywhere.

Alien: Romulus takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers encounters the most terrifying life form in the universe.

The film stars Cailee Spaeny (Civil War), David Jonsson (Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy), Archie Renaux (Shadow and Bone), Isabela Merced (The Last of Us), Spike Fearn (Aftersun), and Aileen Wu.

Fede Alvarez directs from a screenplay he wrote with frequent collaborator...

Was “Ferrari” the start of a late-period resurgence for Michael Mann? Fans of the action auteur already knew an adaptation of Mann’s novel “Heat 2” was on the way, but it looks like Mann has another project in mind once he finishes that. Variety reports that Mann plans to make a US adaptation of the South Korean crime comedy “Veteran” after “Heat 2;” a perfect choice for the director, a thriller that pits a headstrong cop against a corporate scion unafraid to use his privilege in all the wrong ways.

Continue reading Michael Mann To Remake South Korean Crime Comedy ‘Veteran,’ Want To Shoot ‘Heat 2’ Later This Year/Early 2025 at The Playlist.

Michael Mann is one of the most meticulous directors there is, maintaining this reputation for more than 40 years in the film industry. From Thief to Manhunter to Heat to Collateral and beyond, we look at his works and often wonder, How? Now, we can find out the answers, as Michael Mann has launched an online project designed to give an in-depth look at his creative process on a given project.

While Michael Mann selecting his most recent movie – last year’s Ferrari – as the one to launch Archives might be a bit disappointing considering his filmography, the plan is to expand this through his entire body of work provided people are actively watching. For Ferrari, fans can check out 20 short documentaries (available in 4K), director notes, script excerpts, set photos, plans from various departments, transcripts of Mann’s discussions with cast/crew, and much more. Access to all of this...

20th Century Studios has revealed the final trailer for the new Alien movie, Alien: Romulus, which will open in theaters on August 16, 2024. The movie is rated R for bloody, violent content and language.

Advance tickets for the sci-fi/horror thriller are now available at Fandango or wherever tickets are sold.

Alien: Romulus is a terrifying cinematic experience from producer Ridley Scott and director/writer Fede Alvarez. It will be available everywhere in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4Dx, ScreenX, and other formats.

The new Alien film takes the franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers encounters the most terrifying life form in the universe.

Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine

The film stars Cailee Spaeny (Civil War), David Jonsson (Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy), Archie Renaux (Shadow and Bone), Isabela Merced (The Last of Us), Spike Fearn (Aftersun), and Aileen Wu.

While the reviews for Michael Mann’s “Ferrari” were solid, and the film had a good festival launch, it would be silly to say that the release was wildly successful. The film only made $43 million worldwide on a budget that was said to be near $100 million. Not only that, but the good reviews didn’t translate into serious awards consideration. That said, Mann himself is very happy with the finished product, and he’s highlighting it on his new website.

Continue reading Michael Mann Isn’t Bothered By Low Box Office For ‘Ferrari’: “I’m Confident In The Film’s Long-Term Relevance” at The Playlist.

In 2023, we haven’t predicted that the Christmas and New Year’s box office would serve up a financial feast without the cherry on top of a box-office Goliath like the years before. Bucking the trend, the big screen’s end-of-year bash didn’t lean on a single titan to rake in the crowds.

Instead, a colorful medley of cinematic treats—from the whimsical Wonka to the deep-sea adventures in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom—acted as a team of spirited workhorses, charming audiences and, of course, filling up the industry’s coffers.

Michael Mann’s Ferrari | Neon

Alas, not all films could ride this wave of prosperity; Michael Mann’s Ferrari, despite critical acclaim and the seal of approval from the National Board of Review, hit a financial snag. But the director, 81, steering clear of defeatist waters, holds steadfast in the face of adversity.

That being said, Mann is...

Michael Mann has been making headlines for a while over his decision to work on the sequel for his classic 1995 crime drama, Heat. While the original film starred legends like Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Val Kilmer, Mann’s sequel is said to be eyeing Adam Driver and Austin Butler for titular roles.

Filmmaker Michael Mann | image: Raph_PH, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

However, fans of Michael Mann’s Heat are on edge as rumors swirl about the potential casting for the sequel. Despite announcing his plans to work on the story and discussing the time when he will begin production, Mann seemingly intensified the speculations with his cryptic response.

Michael Mann Disclosed His Shooting Plans for Heat Sequel

Acclaimed director Michael Mann, recently launched his new website michaelmannarchives.com, to offer an unprecedented glimpse into his artistic process of making his 2023 movie Ferrari,...

YouTuber Chris Stuckmann’s horror film Shelby Oaks has been picked up by Neon, the distributor behind Longlegs.

Longlegs distributor and production company Neon has picked up the worldwide rights for Shelby Oaks, the debut feature film from YouTube creator Chris Stuckmann.

A hybrid of conventional horror storytelling and found footage, the film’s about a woman looking for missing sister, the co-host of a supernatural podcast who vanished with her two fellow investigators.

Stuckmann, perhaps best known for his successful movie review channel on YouTube, made Shelby Oaks independently, having managed to crowdfund an impressive $1.4m on Kickstarter. That sum set a new record for a horror project on the platform. Stuckmann both co-wrote and directed the film, with production taking place in Ohio in 2022.

Shelby Oaks stars Camille Sullivan as Mia, the sister looking for her missing sister, while the supporting cast includes Sarah Durn, Brendon Sexton III,...

Michael Mann plans to make the 'Heat' sequel later this year.The 81-year-old filmmaker previously teased a sequel to the 1995 crime drama was in the works and he's now offered an update to explain he is "deep into" writing the screenplay adaptation of his and Meg Gardiner's 'Heat 2' novel and wants to start shooting either late 2024 or early 2025.It has been rumoured that his 'Ferrari' star Adam Driver and 'Dune' actor Austin Butler will take on the roles played in the original movie by Robert De Niro and Val Kilmer, but Michael refused to be drawn on the speculation.He simply told the Los Angeles Times newspaper: “I can’t talk about that.”Michael confirmed last October that 'Heat 2' would be his next movie.He told Deadline: "Yes. Meg Gardiner and myself wrote the novel 'Heat 2',...

Kingdom: Daishougun no Kikan ( Return of The Great General ), the fourth installment in the live-action Kingdom film series based on Yasuhisa Hara's manga, made its first-place debut this last weekend with record-breaking results. The film starring Kento Yamazaki opened in 532 theaters across Japan on July 12, earning 2,203,455,700 yen (13.91 million Usd) on 1,467,002 admissions in its first four days from Friday to Monday, according to Kogyo Tsushin . The opening was 181 percent of that of the previous third installment, Kingdom: The Flame of Destiny released in July 2023 . The film's official website said that its first-three-day gross was not only the highest in the Kingdom live-action film series, but also the highest opening record in the history of Japanese live-action films, making it a blockbuster hit with box-office revenue of 10 billion yen in sight. Below are the box office results (by day) for July 12-15, according to Eiga.com : July 12 (Fri) - 369,925,500 yen...

Michael Mann, the iconoclastic director of "Heat," "The Last of the Mohicans," and "Miami Vice," may have just changed the game when it comes to home video special features.

Today, Mann launched the Michael Mann Archives, which is described as "a state-of-the-art, interactive website offering unique access into the all-encompassing directing process of one of cinema's most influential filmmakers." The first film to be featured is Mann's passion project, "Ferrari," which he spent decades developing before it was finally released in 2023.

For $65 (plus something called a "gas fee" that's present with each transaction since it involves the use of blockchain technology), which must be paid only to the website at michaelmannarchives.com, fans will receive a unique access pass that will let them "enter and explore the Archive's extensive collection at their own pace and in perpetuity." Presumably, there will eventually be sections of the Archives devoted to Mann's other movies,...

Legendary director Michael Mann has launched his own collection of archival content surrounding his 2023 film “Ferrari.”

The new interactive website offers a new glimpse into the influential “Heat” filmmaker’s process, including 20 mini documentary videos detailing Mann and his actors’ work from training and rehearsals through shooting, camera and art department strategies to impact drama, the design and engineering of replica race cars, camera systems, the tragic crash at Guidizzolo and more.

The archive also includes Mann’s annotated script pages, notes to himself on intent, his photo storyboards and captured audio.

Starting today, access to the “Ferrari” archives can be purchased for $65 on Mann’s website. Each user will own a unique access pass allowing them to enter and explore the archive’s extensive collection at their own pace and in perpetuity.

“The Silence of the Lambs” producer Edward Saxon calls the project “a unique, essential addition to film and filmmaking scholarship.

It is not an exaggeration to say that Neon's buzzy horror flick "Longlegs" has instantly become one of the biggest box office surprises of the year. It simply cannot be overstated just how shocking it is that this particular movie did what it did in its first weekend in theaters. For a studio that has only ever had five movies make more than $10 million domestically at the box office during the entirety of their theatrical runs, a debut north of $20 million on opening weekend is downright staggering. Yet, that's precisely what happened.

Hailing from director Oz Perkins, "Longlegs" pulled in $22.6 million this past weekend domestically, absolutely obliterating even the most optimistic projections. It even blew past Apple and Sony's much flashier "Fly Me to the Moon," which opened to $10 million against a $100 million budget. To be perfectly clear, even if "Longlegs" had made one third of what it made,...

Look Back , an anime movie based on the one-shot manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto ( Chainsaw Man ), took the number one spot both in gross and ticket sales in its second weekend. In the weekend of July 5-7, the movie earned 220 million yen (1.37 million Usd) on 129,900 admissions, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha (only a 2.2 percent drop from its opening weekend ). As reported last week, the film did not match Soreike! Anpanman: Baikinman to Ehon no Lulun in terms of ticket sales last weekend, and only came in second place. However, in its second week of release, the movie surpassed Anpanman in both box office revenue and ticket sales becoming the best-selling movie last weekend in Japan. Look Back has reached 600 million yen (3.73 million Usd) on 360,000 admissions for its cumulative domestic gross. The film began its run in a relatively small number of 129 theaters in Japan and, thanks to the box office success, the...

The first half of 2024 was not as kind to horror at the box office as it has been in recent years. In the pandemic era, horror had been arguably the most reliable genre around, particularly in 2022 and 2023. It wasn't until the blockbuster opening barely posted by "A Quiet Place: Day One" that a genre flick truly broke out this year. The question is, can Neon keep the hot streak alive when director Oz Perkins' "Longlegs" hits theaters? Hailed as one of the scariest movies of the year with near-universal praise from critics, it is certainly well positioned to do so, but it is going to be all about managing expectations.

It's important to understand that this was never going to be the kind of movie to make $20 million on opening weekend. It's a small movie hoping to do well for itself against a small budget, most likely in the $10 million range.

Michael Mann has followed in the footsteps of Martin Scorsese and joined Letterboxd, the social media site that allows cinephiles to log and rate the movies they’ve seen. The “Miami Vice” director quietly made an account and posted his first list, which is titled “14 Favorite Films in no particular order (except Potemkin).” After singling out Sergei Eisenstein’s landmark silent epic “Battleship Potemkin” as his favorite film of all time, he highlighted 13 other films ranging from classic film noir and New Hollywood masterpieces to recent hits like “The Hurt Locker” and “Poor Things.” Mann’s 14 favorite films can be found below.

“Battleship Potemkin” (dir. Sergei Eisenstein)

“Dr. Strangelove” (dir. Stanley Kubrick)

“Biutiful” (dir. Alejandro González Iñárritu)

“Raging Bull” (dir. Martin Scorsese)

“Incendies” (dir. Denis Villeneuve)

“Pale Flower” (dir. Masahiro Shinoda)

“L’Atalante” (dir. Jean Vigo)

“The Asphalt Jungle” (dir. John Huston)

“Poor Things” (dir. Yorgos Lanthimos)

“Apocalypse Now” (dir. Francis Ford Coppola...

For a certain type of film nerd (and lord knows I’m one), Michael Mann is a god. The man (Mann!) has directed some of the most potent, ultra-macho dramas and crime thrillers of the last forty-plus years, including a whole laundry list of classics, including Thief, Manhunter, The Last of the Mohicans, Heat, The Insider, Collateral, and many more. Plus, he’s the guy behind one of the greatest TV shows of all time, Miami Vice, and its underrated 2006 big-screen remake (to which we recently paid tribute). His influence can be felt in everything from Sam Levinson’s Euphoria to, shockingly enough, the films of Wes Anderson.

And now, Mann has joined the Mecca of film worship, Letterboxd, opening an account that includes a list of fourteen of his favourite movies. The selection is quite eclectic, including works from Sergei Eisenstein to Martin Scorsese, Guillermo del Toro, Denis Villeneuve,...

A few years back, the Kazakh cinema was somewhat of a “flavour of the year” at the international film festival circuit. Most of the festival-goers would single out the name of Adilkhan Yerzhanov and his 2020 titles “Yellow Cat” and “Ulbolsyn”, further highlighting it with the fact that the filmmaker maintained the tempo of two films per year that played at major festivals. However, Yerzhanov is not the only auteur and the festival circuit is not the only option for the films from Kazakhstan to start their exposure.

The sophomore feature directed by Kuanysh Beisekov, “Dastur”, which we were lucky to catch at Grossmann's Fantastic Wine and Film Festival in Ljutomer, Slovenia, started its public life with the domestic distribution at the very end of the last year. There it achieved an unimaginable success: its box office numbers surpassed those of the Hollywood heavy-hitters like the newest “Aquaman” and Michael Mann's “Ferrari”. After that,...

It seems odd to call someone who is just 32 years old a “longtime environmentalist.” And Shailene Woodley herself dismisses labels like “environmentalist” or “activist.” So … environmental enthusiast? Tree hugger? Whatever you call her, the Big Little Lies and Ferrari star has been actively championing environmental causes since she was a child actor appearing in films like Divergent and The Descendants, from campaigning to create a recycling program at her Simi Valley High School in California to getting arrested protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota in 2016.

Woodley says she has gotten judicious over the years about how and where she uses her platform. Her latest attempt to shed light on an environmental issue has her diving for purple urchins in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Catalina Island in the new PBS docuseries Hope in the Water, from Big Little Lies creator David E. Kelley and chef Andrew Zimmern.

Patrick Dempsey (Grey’s Anatomy) has joined the cast of Paramount+ with Showtime’s Dexter: Original Sin in a series regular role. In the Dexter prequel series, Dempsey will play Aaron Spencer, the Captain of the Miami Metro Homicide department who has a decades-long relationship with Harry Morgan (Christian Slater).

Dexter: Original Sin stars Patrick Gibson, who is taking over the titular serial killer role (in his younger years) made famous by Michael C. Hall in the Showtime mothership series. Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian and Alex Shimizu also star. Production is underway in Miami with Clyde Phillips at the helm.

The 10-episode original drama series follows Dexter in 1991 Miami, a student transitioning into a serial killer in training. When his bloodthirsty urges can no longer be ignored, Dexter finds solace and understanding in Harry. As his only confidant, Harry teaches Dexter a code that’s designed to...

Christian Bale is known for his amazing transformations as an actor and has been a part of acclaimed films such as The Dark Knight Trilogy, American Hustle, The Fighter, Ford v Ferrari, and more. The actor has been nominated for the Oscars multiple times and won the Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in David O’Russell’s The Fighter.

Bale’s breakthrough role was in the black comedy American Psycho, which saw him play a deranged killer named Patrick Bateman. The film was controversial for its depiction of violence and exploration of the Wall Street circles. Bret Easton Ellis, who wrote the original novel, was reportedly terrified of Bale when he first met him as he was in character.

Christian Bale Was In Character When He Met American Psycho Author A still from American Psycho | Credits: Edward R. Pressman Productions/Muse Productions

British actor Christian Bale had his breakthrough...

Italy’s reformed audiovisual tax credit will be open for applications by “the start of summer”, Lucia Borgonzoni, undersecretary of state to the ministry of culture, has told Screen.

Borgonzoni said the changes would focus the tax credit on productions that shot in Italy, with Italian talent, did not overuse AI, and were aimed at a theatrical release.

Local and international producers have been waiting since the start of the year for the government to issue forms and guidelines for obtaining Italy’s tax credit for 2024.

The tax credit, which has a headline rate of 40%, has led to a boom in production in the country,...

Exclusive: Ketchup Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Ozi, Voice of the Forest, an animated feature produced by Appian Way Productions, Mike Medavoy and Gci Film, which features a voice cast led by Amandla Stenberg.

World premiering at last year’s Annecy Animation Film Festival, the film is slated for a wide theatrical rollout later this year.

The film, directed by Tim Harper, follows Ozi (Stenberg), an orphan orangutan who uses her influencer skills to save her forest and home from deforestation.

Intended to raise awareness around the issues our planet’s rainforests face due to growing levels of deforestation, and how this affects ecosystems and climate change, the film also features the voices of Dean Charles Chapman, Djimon Hounsou, Donald Sutherland, Laura Dern, RuPaul Charles, and Urzila Carlson. Intended as the first film in a climate-themed franchise, to be followed by Ocean — a film now in development — it...

“Anora,” Sean Baker’s comic look at an exotic dancer and sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch, will hit theaters next fall. The film will open in limited release on Oct. 18 from Neon.

It’s a lucky time of year for the indie studio. Neon previously launched “Parasite” on Oct. 11, debuted “Triangle of Sadness” on Oct. 7 and opened “Anatomy of a Fall” on Oct 13. Like “Anora,” all three of those films premiered at Cannes and won the Palme d’Or, the festival’s top honor. “Anora” was the first U.S. film to earn the prize since 2011’s “Tree of Life” from director Terrence Malick.

In a rave review for Variety, Peter Debruge enthused that the film was the “uncut gem of this year’s Cannes competition,” adding that it is “a rowdy Safdie-style movie about two cultures (Russian and American), two languages (Russian and English...

Exclusive: Sarah Gadon (Ferrari) is set to star opposite Mae Martin in the upcoming limited series Wayward (fka Tall Pines), one of the first commissions for Netflix Canada.

The eight-episode series, created and executive produced by Martin, is a thriller set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the “troubled teen industry” and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.

Gadon is believed to be playing Alex Dempsey’s (Martin) supportive yet independent partner Laura. In addition to Martin, Gadon joins recently cast Brandon Jay McLaren.

Martin serves as co-showrunner with Ryan Scott, who also is an executive producer. Ben Farrell executive produces through his Objective Fiction, along with Hannah Mackay, Jennifer Kawaja and Bruno Dubé. Sphere Media is producing.

This marks Gadon’s return to Netflix where she headlined another Canadian limited series, Alias Grace. She recently had a lead role in...

The Avengers is effortlessly one of the biggest fan favorites and best pieces of work created during the reign of Kevin Feige by Marvel Studios. Yet, as much of an utter piece of masterwork as it was with its set of heroes and the most perfect villain, not everything and everyone that filmmaker Joss Whedon had initially decided was included in it.

The Avengers. (2012) | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

For instance, when it comes to the villain in the movie, Whedon originally had different plans. Instead of including just Tom Hiddleston’s Loki as the film’s iconic villain as he ended up being, he wanted to bring in another prominent antagonist, though this one would have been from Iron Man’s arc in the comics. However, Feige refused, and that was that.

Joss Whedon Originally Wanted an Iron Man Villain in The Avengers

Back in the late 2000s,...

Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man kicked off the MCU in a grand way as Kevin Feige’s risky ambition started to materialize. The actor has been the granddaddy of the whole franchise and his character has shepherded the MCU throughout the Infinity Saga. Iron Man was also instrumental in bringing together the original six Avengers together.

Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/ Iron Man in The Avengers | Marvel Studios

Downey Jr.’s star power increased with the success and popularity of Iron Man. After Iron Man 2 and a cameo appearance in The Incredible Hulk, the actor returned as Iron Man in 2012’s The Avengers. where his pay was the highest ever in his career up to that point. However, it’s still less than what Nick Mason had to pay for his Ferrari 250 Gto.

Nick Mason’s Ferrari 250 Gto Is Worth More than Rdj’s Massive Pay for...

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro are two of the most prolific veteran actors currently working in Hollywood. The legends have won Oscars and have featured in multiple acclaimed films. They have also worked with legendary directors such as Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Francis Ford Coppola, and more.

De Niro and Pacino have worked together on four films to date, with the last being The Irishman. Though they first featured in the film The Godfather – Part II, they never shared the screen as their roles were set in different periods. The first time they ever shared a screen was in Michael Mann’s cult classic film Heat.

Michael Mann Brought Together Al Pacino And Robert De Niro On Screen Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in The Irishman | Credits: Tribeca Productions/Sikelia Productions/Winkler Films/Netflix

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro have been featured together in four films to date.