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Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’ Set to Make Impact in June 2023

With a star-studded cast of the first magnitude, Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City will be making its impact in theaters in June. Focus Features announced this week that the 1950s-themed film will have a limited theatrical release on June 16, 2023, with a further general release set for a week later. As the parent company of…

Morgan Freeman Negotiating to Reprise Role in Luc Besson’s “Lucy” Spinoff

It’s being reported that actor Morgan Freeman may be joining the cast of “Lucy,” a new TV series spinoff of Luc Besson’s 2014 sci-fi film. Variety has reported that Freeman is in “advanced negotiations” to reprise his role as Professor Norman in the series, which is being developed by EuropaCorp and Village Roadshow. The original film,…

Wes Anderson, Focus Features, and Indian Paintbrush Reunite on Asteroid City

Focus Features has partnered with Indian Paintbrush on ASTEROID CITY, the upcoming film written and directed by beloved auteur, Wes Anderson, based on a story by Anderson and Roman Coppola. The collaboration is a reunion among Anderson, Focus, and Indian Paintbrush following 2012’s MOONRISE KINGDOM. Focus and Universal International will handle worldwide distribution of the…

Film Review – ‘Sing 2’ is a Fun and Endearing Celebration of Music and Friendship

Everyone wants to achieve some degree of success. Whether that translates to a desire for fame and renown or merely the amassing of assets to live comfortably and happily depends on a person’s specific interests and the type of personality they have. What might be enough for one individual may not be for another, and…

Sing 2 – Official Trailer 2 / Starring Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerto, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Bobby Cannavale and Bono

This holiday season, the new chapter in Illumination’s smash animated franchise arrives with big dreams and spectacular hit songs as the ever-optimistic Buster Moon and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet …all in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There’s just one hitch: They first have…

‘Ghost in the Shell’ 4K Remaster Coming to IMAX in US and Japan on Sept 17th for the First Time

More than twenty-five years after its initial release, Mamoru Oshii’s acclaimed 1995 film Ghost in the Shell is getting a new theatrical showcase, this time in 4K. According to Anime News Network, the remastered version of the film is coming to both the United States and Japan on September 17th, including 76 IMAX theaters in…

Disney Responds to Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit, Will Other Stars Follow?

After Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit last week over her new Marvel Cinematic Universe movie being released simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ Premiere Access, Disney has responded to her claims, deeming them to be frivolous and offensive. New York Times reporter Brooke Barnes shared the company’s full statement on Twitter: “There is no merit…

Scarlett Johansson Suing Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Release Plan

Marvel’s Black Widow was released several weeks ago in theaters and on Disney+, and has enjoyed a moderately successful opening, especially during the pandemic. But its positive reception wasn’t enough to appease star Scarlett Johansson since, according to a lawsuit filed against The Walt Disney Co. in Los Angeles Superior Court, that strategy breached her…

Black Widow’s Record-Breaking Pandemic Opening Weekend Box Office Numbers May Not be Worth Celebrating

At first glance, Marvel Studios had a seemingly stellar weekend with the release of its latest superhero film, Black Widow. The drama broke the pandemic-era opening weekend box office record when it earned over $215 million globally between its opening night last Thursday, July 8, and yesterday, Sunday, July 11. The Walt Disney Company also…

SING 2 – Official Trailer (Universal Pictures) HD

SING 2+                                                             July 2, 2021  Just when you thought we couldn’t get any bigger, we’re taking it up an octave! Bigger dreams, bigger stakes, and…

Marvel Studios’ Black Widow : Ready Set Action Featurette

Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” fans can not only choose how they want to see the film—in theaters or at home on Disney+—they can plan ahead beginning today by purchasing advance theater tickets or pre-ordering Premier Access on Disney+. Plus, check out a new featurette, a TV spot that debuted today and a special message from cast…