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‘Catwoman’: Tim Burton’s Spinoff Would’ve Been An ‘$18 Million Black & White’ Film, Says ‘Batman Returns’ Sceenwriter

January 3, 2024 10:15 am

Even though Tim Burton only directed two “Batman” films, there were a lot more plans for Burton to continue with his vision of DC superheroes. Of course, there’s the infamous “Superman” film he was working on ...

‘Silent Night’ Exclusive Clip: Joel Kinnaman Is On A Rampage In John Woo’s Holiday Action Thriller

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December 19, 2023 12:00 pm

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It’s been 20 years since John Woo last worked on a big Hollywood production (2003's "Paycheck"). But this year, the legendary filmmaker returned with a proverbial (and quite literal) bang with “Silent Night,” ...

Adam Driver Says Kylo Ren’s Redemption Arc Of Becoming Ben Solo Was “Never A Part Of” J.J. Abram’s Original ’Star Wars’ Plan

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December 13, 2023 9:54 am

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We are now several years removed from “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and the end of the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy. With time elapsing, we are finally hearing the stories from the actors about what happene...

‘Ripley’ First Look: Steve Zaillian’s Tom Ripley Series Starring Andrew Scott Hits Netflix In 2024

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December 12, 2023 4:51 pm

News, Television

Has any series in recent memory taken as long to get to the screen as “Ripley,” the new Tom Ripley/Patricia Highsmith adaptation from Oscar-winning writer/director/producer Steven Zaillian (“Schindler’s List,”...

Sean Gunn To Play Villain Maxwell Lord in James Gunn’s DC Superhero Universe

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December 9, 2023 5:42 pm

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There’s an interesting development in the James Gunn and Peter Safran co-run DC Studios. Gunn’s “Superman Legacy” is set to shoot soon and debut in the summer of 2025, and a new actor has been cast in the DC U...

‘Oppenheimer’ Producer Told Margot Robbie She Should Move ‘Barbie’ From Its Release Date & She Refused: “We’re Not Moving!”

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December 7, 2023 10:10 am

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As 2023 draws to a close, the Barbenheimer phenomenon still resounds as the year's most important film event. Two highly anticipated blockbusters, poised in a head-to-head battle in the thick of summer movie s...

‘Barbie’: Margot Robbie Talks About Getting Mattel “Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable” With The Subversive & Risqué Jokes

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December 5, 2023 1:47 pm

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In addition to starring as the lead Barbie in the massive blockbuster “Barbie,” Margot Robbie is also a producer on the film. This meant, way before Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach were attached, Robbie was out...

Edgar Wright Says Franchises Should “Take a Breather” & Wishes Studio Would Remember ‘Alien’ & ‘Star Wars’ Were Original Projects

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November 28, 2023 11:18 am

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With Thanksgiving just behind us, some people probably forgot the crucial rule of the holiday—don’t eat too much or you’ll make yourself sick. Well, that mantra is good in a number of situations. Too much of a...

‘Alien’: Timothy Olyphant Joins Noah Hawley’s FX Prequel Series

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November 28, 2023 10:29 am

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Without a doubt, one of the most anticipated TV projects of 2024 is Noah Hawley’s ‘Alien’ series for FX. Not only is it a big-budget prequel series in the beloved sci-fi/horror franchise, but it’s also coming ...

Alex Ross Perry Details His Next Two Docs & Explains His Reluctance To Make Narrative Features Right Now

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November 27, 2023 2:47 pm

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It’s been five years since Alex Ross Perry’s most recent narrative feature, “Her Smell.” Despite the film earning pretty solid reviews, as have most of his narrative features, the filmmaker doesn’t seem at all...