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DC Studios Bumps ‘Sgt. Rock’ From Its Summer Shooting Schedule

©Courtesy of Apple TV+, “Sugar”  DC Studios has reportedly decided not to move forward with Sgt. Rock, its WWII-era action movie that was scheduled to begin shooting this summer. To be directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Colin Farrell, the film was already in preproduction when it was shelved, allegedly due to scheduling conflicts, though…

Anna Sawai Joins David Leitch’s Project “How to Rob a Bank”

©2024, FX. All Rights Reserved. Anna Sawai‘s star-making performance in the FX series “Shōgun” suggests that she has landed a big follow-up. Deadline reported that the Emmy winner will be co-starring in Amazon MGM Studios’ “How to Rob a Bank”, directed by David Leitch, Imagine Entertainment, and 87 North Productions. While the plot is still…

Jalmari Helander’s “Sisu 2” Sets November 21 Release!

©Courtesy of Lionsgate Screen Gems, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures, will be releasing a sequel to Jalmari Helander‘s grittier World War II action flick, “Sisu“, with the Finnish filmmaker returning to write and direct it. What is the reason for Lionsgate, who got the U.S. rights to the film at 2022’s TIFF Midnight Madness, not…

Sydney Sweeney to Star in Jon M. Chu’s Film Adaptation of “Split Fiction”

©Courtesy of “Euphoria”, HBO Variety reports that Sydney Sweeney is set to appear in a film adaptation of “Split Fiction“, with Jon M. Chu directing. Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who wrote the script for Deadpool and Wolverine, are in charge of writing the script for the movie. Mike Goldberg and Dmitri M. Johnson’s Story…

YOSHIKI Was Honored For Being Named to the 2025 TIME100 list

©Courtesy of Time Magazine  Tonight in New York at the Lincoln Center, TIME100 honoree and world-renowned composer, producer, pianist, rock drummer, and leader of X JAPAN, YOSHIKI, graced the red carpet at the annual TIME100 Gala, where YOSHIKI was honored for being named to the 2025 TIME100 list. YOSHIKI is a groundbreaking Japanese superstar known for his…

Antonio Banderas and Dominic Sessa Reportedly To Appear in A24 Biopic About Anthony Bourdain

©Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon/Melinda Sue Gordon – © Broad Green Pictures   Antonio Banderas will reportedly be appearing in Tony, A24’s upcoming biopic of Anthony Bourdain, to be directed by Matt Johnson. Dominic Sessa of The Holdover will be playing the title role, but it’s not yet clear what Banderas’s part will be. The script…

Sydney Sweeney, Michael Bay To Produce Live-Action Adaptation of OutRun Video Game for Universal

©Courtesy of Amazon  Actor Sydney Sweeney and director Michael Bay will be collaborating with Universal Pictures in an adaptation of Saga’s OutRun video game for a live action film. Bay will be directing as well as producing the film, while Sweeney is signing on as a producer only at this point. Jayson Rothwell will be…

Jeff Bridges & Julianne Moore Fantasize About “The Big Lebowski” Sequel!

©Courtesy of Gramercy Pictures Jeff Bridges has stated that he is open to making a sequel to “The Big Lebowski“, which led him to play one of his most beloved characters in his career. Bridges, who played The Dude in the 1998 Cohen Brothers thriller, addressed the audience after a showing of the original movie…

Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 Lineup & Schedule Announced for Studio’s 40th Anniversary

© Courtesy of Studio Ghibli In celebration of Studio Ghibli’s 40th anniversary, GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment are teaming up to bring eight of their critically acclaimed animated movies back to U.S. theaters for their annual Studio Ghibli Fest 2025. The limited theatrical event will take place from May until November. “Fathom has enjoyed many years…

“Sinners” Director Ryan Coogler Focuses on the Reboot of “The X-Files”

©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Ryan Coogler is already anticipating what’s next since his “Sinners” film has become the most highly rated wide release of the decade and is expected to surpass expectations at the box office this weekend. On Last Podcast on the Left, he answered a question about his next project and gave a…

Live-Action ‘Pacific Rim’ Series Being Developed By Legendary and Amazon MGM

Photo by Courtesy of Warner Bros. Picture – © 2013 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC A live-action Pacific Rim TV series is now reportedly being developed at Prime Video as part of an arrangement between Legendary Television and Amazon MGM Studios. The upcoming series is being written and executive-produced by Eric Heisserer…