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Sony Confirms New ‘Venom’ and ‘Ghostbusters’ Movies at CinemaCon

During CinemaCon 2022, Sony shared a sizzle reel that confirmed new installments to two popular franchises, according to IGN. Venom 3, which had previously been indicated by producer Amy Pascal last year as “in the planning stages,” is now officially a go, as is a sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Venom 3 will follow last fall’s…

Toronto International Film Festival Will Program Russian Independent Movies But Ban Official Delegations

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will partially boycott the Russian movie industry throughout its programming this year after the country invaded Ukraine last week. TIFF is the latest major film festival to express solidarity with Ukraine following the attacks by Russian forces, according to The Hollywood Reporter. TIFF organizers said they will welcome independent…

Major Studios Pull Upcoming Releases, Including ‘Turning Red,’ ‘The Batman’ and ‘Morbius,’ from Russia

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted Hollywood studios to cancel upcoming movie releases previously planned for Russia. According to EW, Disney led the way by pulling Turning Red, which is coming straight to Disney+ in the U.S. but had been set for a theatrical release there beginning March 10th. Warner Bros. decided not to release…

Film Review- Exploring Charted Ground with “Uncharted”

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; video games will be the next source to overtake the comic book blockbuster film slate. Adapting video games to the big screen has had its problems. But with the recent positive reception to the Sonic the Hedgehog film and the brilliant final product of Werewolves Within,…

Dakota Johnson in Talks to Star in Spider-Man Spin-Off ‘Madame Web’

Fifty Shades of Grey and The Lost Daughter actress Dakota Johnson is in talks to star in Sony’s Spider-Man spin-off, Madame Web. Deadline.com reported the Marvel sci-fi adventure will be directed by S.J. Clarkson, who has worked on Anatomy of a Scandal, Succession, Collateral, Jessica Jones and The Defenders. Morbius scribes Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless…

Raya and the Last Dragon and Encanto Lead 2022 Annie Awards Animated Feature Nominations

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Raya and the Last Dragon and Encanto are the most recognized animated films in competition for the 49th annual Annie Awards, which were announced yesterday, having earned 10 and nine nominations, respectively. Disney earned further celebration when Pixar’s Luca garnered eight nods for the ceremony, which recognize excellence in animated cinema…

Tom Holland Confirms His Casting as Fred Astaire in Upcoming Sony Biopic

Tom Holland has been cast as Fred Astaire in an upcoming biopic that will be released by Sony Pictures. The Spider-Man star confirmed the news yesterday to AP while he was promoting his upcoming third solo film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), No Way Home, in his native London. Holland confirmed the news after…

Tom Holland Will Continue Playing Spider-Man as Sony Plans Another Trilogy After No Way Home

Tom Holland is set to continue playing the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) Spider-Man, after speculation arose earlier this month about the actor’s future with the superhero franchise. Amy Pascal, one of the producers on Spider-Man: No Way Home, said that even though Sony Pictures Releasing won’t be unveiling the drama until December 17, the distributor…

Film Version of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s Marriage is Now in the Works

Polygram Entertainment and Sony Pictures are developing a biopic about heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne and his wife, television personality Sharon Osbourne. online pharmacy valtrex over the counter with best prices today in the USA “Our relationship at times was often wild, insane and dangerous but it was our undying love that kept us together,”…

Christopher Nolan Talking to Multiple Studios About Film He’ll Direct About Releasing J. Robert Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan is preparing his next film, which is set to focus on a seminal moment in World War II, much like his 2017 Oscar-winning war drama, Dunkirk. The Academy Award-nominated writer, director and producer’s upcoming project will follow scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atom bomb, which ended the war…

“Harriet” Filmmaker Kasi Lemmons Signs on to Direct Whitney Houston Biopic, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”

Acclaimed filmmaker Kasi Lemmons has signed on to direct the anticipated biopic about the late Whitney Houston, I Wanna Dance with Somebody. Lemmons, who garnered acclaim for helming another biopic, 2019’s Oscar-nominated Harriet, is replacing Stella Meghie. The latter filmmaker stepped down from the director’s chair due to creative differences, but she will remain attached to…