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‘Hiding Saddam Hussein’ Documentary Being Adapted by ‘The King’s Speech’ Writer

The eight months that former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein spent in hiding after being overthrown in 2003 is being developed into a narrative feature film. The script for the drama was written by The King’s Speech scribe David Seidler, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The scribe worked on the narrative with Halkawt Mustafa. The latter…

FX’s SHOGUN Series Sets February Release Date!

FX has set the premiere date of upcoming limited series, “SHOGUN,” starring Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, and Cosmo Jarvis, which will come to Hulu and FX in February 2024. FX’s Shōgun, an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Producer Hiroyuki…

Adam Driver Is in Talks to Play Neil McCauley in Michael Mann’s Heat 2

Michael Mann has confirmed that he’s “in discussion” to reunite with Adam Driver on his anticipated sequel, Heat 2. The four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker shared the news during an interview with Entertainment Weekly. During the discussion, the director said: “Yeah, we’re in discussion. That’s all I can say about it.” It’s currently unknown which character the…

‘Past Lives’ Won the Best Feature at Gotham Awards: Check out the Full Winners List

The Sundance Favorite “Past Lives” took the top prize at the Gotham Awards on Monday night, taking home the top prize for best feature. Meanwhile, acting honors were won by Charles Melton for his supporting performance in Todd Haynes’ “May December” and lily Gladstone for her lead performance in “The Unknown Country,” she was also phenomenal…

‘Stonewalling’ Takes Top Honor at Taiwan’s Golden Horse Film Awards

China-set family drama Stonewalling, which was co-directed by husband-and-wife team Ryuji Otsuka and Huang Ji, won best narrative feature at Taiwan’s Golden Horse Film Awards this year. The honor comes after the feature premiered at the Venice Film Festival and also won best film in the Hong Kong Film Festival’s Young Cinema Competition Stonewalling also…

Naruto Live-Action Movie to be Written by Tasha Huo

Tasha Huo, the showrunner of Netflix’s upcoming Tomb Raider animated series, has signed on to write the live-action Naruto movie. She’s working with Lionsgate on the film to bring the beloved anime to the big screen in a new way, Variety is reporting. The studio has not yet disclosed specific plot details about the upcoming…

James L. Brooks to Direct ‘Ella McKay’ for 20th Century Studios

Thirteen years after his last directorial project, James L. Brooks is planning to make Ella McCay for Twentieth Century Fox. Negotiations are reportedly underway with emerging and established actors that include Albert Brooks, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Woody Harrelson, Emma Mackey, and Kumail Nanjiani. News of Brooks’s latest venture came this week…

Gaga Corp., Top Japanese Indie Film Distributor, Sold to Gaming Firm Genda

Gaga Corporation, the leading Japanese indie film company, has sold a controlling share stake to Genda Inc., a major entertainment conglomerate that specializes in arcade gaming. Genda is buying a 78% share holding owned by Gaga chairman Tom Yoda’s T.Y. Limited company, which it will acquire on November 30, Variety is reporting. Yoda will retain…

Brendan Fraser Cast in First Major Post-Oscar Role in Director Hikari’s Rental Family’

Brendan Fraser has chosen his first major acting role since he won the Best Actor Academy Award in March. After taking his time deciding which character most appealed to him, the performer decided to star in Searchlight Pictures’ Rental Family, Deadline is reporting. Japanese filmmaker Hikari will direct and produce the upcoming comedy-drama. The helmer…

Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune; Part Two’ To Be Released in IMAX 70mm Format

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, to be released on March 1, 2024, will debut in a 70mm format for IMAX theaters, following in the tracks of Oppenheimer. The film was shot entirely with 1.43:1 ARRI Alexa IMAX-certified digital cameras, unlike its predecessor Dune: Part One, which saw only 40 percent filmed in full IMAX. Oppenheimer,…

Michael B. Jordan to Direct “Creed IV” Film, Says Producer

Michael B. Jordan is on board to be directing Creed IV, according to Irwin Winkler, the producer of Creed III, who revealed details an exclusive report by Deadline. At a panel discussion in Los Angeles this weekend, Winkler confirmed that “We are planning to do Creed IV right now. We have a really good story…