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Coyote vs. Acme Cast Holds 'Funeral Screening' Ahead of Release
After Warner Bros shelved Coyote vs. Acme, Ketchup Entertainment picked up the live-action/animation Looney Tunes film and set an Aug. 28 release; the cast and crew gathered for a 'funeral screening' in Los Angeles, described by director Dave Green as emotional yet celebratory, with Lana Condor, Will Forte and others in attendance as the project finally heads to theaters.

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Brad Pitt Reprises Cliff Booth in Tarantino-Fincher Film, Titled The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth
Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in Tarantino’s follow-up film directed by David Fincher, titled The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth. The movie will premiere in IMAX on November 25 for a two-week engagement before dropping on Netflix on December 23, with a cast that includes Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Peter Weller; set in 1977 Hollywood, the project continues Pitt’s run as Booth, written by Tarantino and directed by Fincher.

Jack O’Connell Probes Tabloid Power in Danny Boyle’s Ink, a Murdoch Origin Story
Jack O’Connell stars as tabloid editor Larry Lamb in Danny Boyle’s Ink, Netflix’s Murdoch-origin drama debuting at Venice, which delves into how Fleet Street’s sensationalism helped shape modern media and the public’s appetite for scandal, anchored by a provocative performance and Boyle’s sharp direction.

Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars Collapses Under Its Grim Post-Apocalyptic Weight
IndieWire’s review of Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars grades the film a C, calling it a dour, inert post-apocalyptic drama where Jacob Elordi’s restrained performance can’t compensate for a meandering script, underwhelming action, and a romance that lacks chemistry, despite a handful of capable visuals and mood.

Elordi Leads Ridley Scott’s Tender Postapocalyptic Flight in The Dog Stars
Deadline’s review praises Jacob Elordi’s Hig as the emotional center of Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars, a slower, character-driven postapocalyptic thriller based on Peter Heller’s novel. Set in a virus-ravaged 2035 Colorado, the film pairs Hig with Bangley (Josh Brolin) and later Pop and Cima (Guy Pearce, Margaret Qualley) as they navigate danger and search for hope, all anchored by lush cinematography and a fitting score. The pace leans into humanity over spectacle, with strong turns from the supporting cast and a few standout action moments, culminating in a journey toward Grand Junction that reveals the film’s unusual, contemplative payoff.

Lauren London Cast as Snoop Dogg’s Mom in Universal Biopic
Lauren London will portray Beverly Tate, Snoop Dogg’s mother, in Universal Pictures’ biopic Snoop, with Jonathan Daviss as Snoop and Myles Bullock as Dr. Dre. Craig Brewer directs a rewrite of Joe Robert Cole’s script; the film is produced by Death Row Pictures and Imagine Entertainment, slated for August 6, 2027, and will feature music from Snoop’s catalog as part of Death Row Pictures’ deal with NBCUniversal.

Backrooms Heads to HBO Max for Sept. 25 Streaming Debut
A24's Backrooms will stream on HBO Max starting Sept. 25, following a breakout theatrical run that grossed about $330 million worldwide on a $10 million budget. Directed by Kane Parsons, the film stars Renate Reinsve and Chiwetel Ejiofor, and opened in theaters July 3 with 15 minutes of extra footage. Parsons has hinted at expanding the project beyond the film into a broader series, with HBO Max serving as the streaming home.

Ali G Returns in a Secret Mockumentary Trailer From Amazon MGM
Amazon MGM has released the official trailer for Ali G: Who Iz I?, a mockumentary following Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G as he learns his girlfriend is eight months pregnant and heads to America to reclaim his glory, only to face rivals who threaten him and his child; filmed in secret like Borat and Brüno, the project marks Cohen’s directorial debut with Four by Two Films, with exec producers including Petr Jákl and Emily Kob. The film expands Cohen’s signature undercover comedy and hits theaters on Oct. 23, with Cohen also drawing recent attention for roles in Ironheart and other projects.

Saoirse Ronan Eyes Bond Villain Turn, Says 'Go Dark'
In a new Empire interview, Saoirse Ronan says she’s 'dead serious' about playing a Bond villain and wants to go dark, praising the idea of a young female villain who channels anger in a dramatic way. The search for the next 007 hasn’t named a winner yet, and Ronan has voiced similar interest before (Vanity Fair 2024).

Naza Debuts at Venice 2026 With Glazer-Backed No Other Land Team
Venice 2026 adds Naza, a new documentary by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor about Israel’s mass killing of Palestinians in Gaza, shot at night on Tel Aviv rooftops; executive produced by Jonathan Glazer and produced by The Guardian and JW Films, it builds on revelations linked to No Other Land and Masafer Yatta.

Sleepover Gets a 2027 Horror Run Under Chase, Blumhouse and Universal
Jacob Chase, director of Insidious: Out of the Further, will helm Sleepover, a Universal Pictures/Blumhouse Atomic Monster horror based on Bryce McGuire’s short story; written by Chase and McGuire, with Jason Blum producing, Lilly Tyson overseeing, and a targeted October 8, 2027 release.