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Christopher Nolan Eyed as Director of James Bond Films for Amazon/MGM

Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pic/Melinda Sue Gordon – © Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Now that Amazon/MGM has acquired the James Bond franchise, there’s a growing consensus that Christopher Nolan should be tapped to direct future productions.An article in The Wrap quotes an unnamed “top franchise producer” as speculating that Amazon has already been in…

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle’ Sets September Theatrical Release Date

©Courtesy of Crunchyroll Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced today the North American and international theatrical dates for the highly anticipated “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle”. The first film in the epic trilogy from famed animation studio ufotable will come exclusively to theatres on September 12, 2025 in United States and…

“Past Lives” Celine Song’s “Materialists” Arrives in June

©Courtesy of A24 A24 has set a US release date for ”Materialists”, the all-star follow-up to Celine Song‘s “Past Lives” directorial debut. Rumors are flying that the company is planning a world premiere in Cannes a month earlier because the film is set to launch in theaters nationwide on June 13. David Hinojosa of 2AM…

The Oscars 2025 : The List of Winners!

On the night of the 97th Academy Awards, Conan O’Brien hosted and Sean Baker, who directed “Anora“, became the first person to win four Oscars in one night for the same movie. Mikey Madison, one of the movie’s stars, was named the lead actress, and Adrien Brody won his second Oscar for lead actor. Zoe…

Natalie Portman & Lena Dunham’s Rom-Com ‘Good Sex’ is Sold to Netflix for $55 million in a Bidding War

©Courtesy of Jackie Netflix has won over multiple suitors and is clinching a worldwide deal for Natalie Portman‘s rom-com, “Good Sex” with a price tag of $55M. At the European Film Market last month, CAA Media Finance and FilmNation revealed the film to buyers, and Netflix is now closing a worldwide deal that is one…

Wang Bing’s ’15 Hours’ At Fondation Cartier’s Triennale Exhibition

The Xi’an documentarian, whose style brings to light the harsh and hidden folds of Chinese microcosms, is part of a cinematic exhibition in Italy. Wang Bing is one of the 12 film directors of ‘Il nostro tempo’ (Our time) – CinéFondationCartier, the show at the Triennale Museum in Milan curated by Chiara Agradi, where different…

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV Series in the Works at Max With Adele Lim, Jon M. Chu

©Courtesy of Warner Brothers 7 years after the original film, “Crazy Rich Asians” will come back, but not in the way you expected. Kevin Kwan’s trilogy of novels will be made into a TV series, and Max is creating a series that is based on them.  Jon M. Chu, who directed the 2018 feature, and…

Razzie Awards: ‘Madame Web’ Wins Worst Picture, Francis Ford Coppola Accepted His Awards and Speaks Out

Francis Ford Coppola has expressed his disapproval of being crowned the worst director for “Megalopolis” after the film was nominated for six Razzies, including for its worst picture and screenplay. The director’s $120 million passion project has already been subject to criticism and floundering at the box office, earning only $12 million globally.Megalopolis was awarded…

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Announces Two New Cast Members

  Prime Video confirmed that Jamie Campbell Bower and Eddie Marsan have joined the cast of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” For the series’ upcoming third season, which is currently in pre-production and will begin filming this spring at the series’ new production home at Shepperton Studios in the UK. Bower will be a series regular, while Marsan…

James Bond Producers Turned Down Christopher Nolan Over the Final Cut

Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pic/Melinda Sue Gordon – © Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved. After the release of Christopher Nolan‘s 2020 sci-fi film “Tenet“, there were rumors that the director was considering directing an entry in the James Bond franchise. Now, Variety has released a new report that shows he was, but things fell through….

“Plan 75” Director Chie Hayakawa’s Most Recent film, ‘Renoir’, is Set to Be Released in June in Japan

“Renoir”, the most recent film by director Chie Hayakawa, who gained her recognition after her debut feature film “PLAN 75” was awarded the Caméra d’Or Special Mention at the 75th Cannes International Film Festival, will be screened in theaters on June 20 and distributed by Happinet Phantom Studios. Hayakawa’s previous film, “PLAN 75“, depicted a…