Zoë Kravitz is joining the new on-screen adaptation of “Batman.”
According to Variety, Kravitz has been cast as the anti-heroine Catwoman in “The Batman,” directed by Matt Reeves. Variety reports the movie, starring Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight, will start pre-production soon with filming possible late this year or early 2020.
Continue reading “Movie Report: Zoë Kravitz joins cast of new ‘Batman’”
Martin Scorsese’s latest movie will be joining theatrical productions on Broadway next month.
According to Deadline, the film starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci will be shown at the Belasco Theatre in New York City. Deadline reports the movie is scheduled to run from Nov. 1-Dec. 1. Like its stage play counterparts, Deadline states the film will be shown with eight screenings per week.
Continue reading “Monday Movie Report: ‘The Irishman’ heading to Broadway”
MGM is teaming up with Director Julius Avery to helm a new thriller starring Sylvester Stallone.
According to Deadline, shooting is expected to start early in 2020. The movie, Deadline reports. will center on a boy who’s trying to learn the truth of a superhero who vanished decades ago.
Continue reading “Monday Movie Report: MGM working on new Stallone thriller”
New Line Cinema is negotiating with Margot Robbie for a new comedy titled “Fools Day.”
According to Variety, New Line acquired a short film also named “Fools Day” with the intention of adapting it to a full length picture. For Robbie, if the negotiation works out, she would be an executive producer and also join the cast in a supporting role.
Continue reading “Monday Movie Report: Margot Robbie to produce, star in new comedy”
“Joker,” the suspenseful drama from Warner Bros. based on comic books, earned the biggest prize at the Venice International Film Festival last week.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Joker” earned the Golden Lion prize at the 76th Venice fest. Taking second place Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize was “An Officer and a Spy,” directed by Roman Polanski.
Continue reading “Monday Movie Report: Recapping Venice Film Fest awards”
While there have been plenty of hits this year, including the highest grossing movie of all time across the world, the summer box office took a dip compared to 2018.
Continue reading “Monday Movie Report: Summer box office drops 2%”
The Mouse House dominated the headlines in the film industry Saturday as its D23 Expo event continued. Disney, which owns the rights to Pixar, LucasFilm and Marvel Studios unveiled several upcoming projects and showed off highlights from pictures soon to be released.
After a lengthy bidding process New Line has come away with the rights to Olivia Wilde’s new film.
According to Deadline Hollywood, Wilde, who made her directorial debut with “Booksmart,” is now working on a period piece called “Don’t Worry Darling.” Deadline Hollywood reports there were 18 bidders going after the film rights, including Legendary, MGM, Universal and Netflix.
Continue reading “Monday Movie Report: New Line wins battle for Olivia Wilde project”
The film-making duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller are teaming up with Universal Pictures through a first-look deal.
According to Variety, Lord and Miller have penned their first feature deal with Universal, where they will develop pictures in the comedy and drama genres. Variety reports the duo will work on features based on original content and existing properties.
“The Irishman,” the latest crime drama from Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese, will have its world premiere at the New York Film Festival in September.
According to Variety, the movie featuring stars Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, will headline the 57th annual festival. Variety reports the picture is based on Charles Brandt’s nonfiction book “I Heard You Paint Houses.”
Continue reading “Monday Movie Report: Scorsese film ‘The Irishman’ headlines NY Film Fest”
