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Melton Steps in as Kakashi for Destin Daniel Cretton's Naruto
movies8 days ago

Melton Steps in as Kakashi for Destin Daniel Cretton's Naruto

Charles Melton is in final negotiations to play Kakashi in Destin Daniel Cretton’s Naruto live-action, with filming set for next February. Kakashi is Team 7’s mentor and a central figure in what’s being framed as the film’s origin story and potential franchise starter; casting for Naruto and Sasuke is ongoing. Melton, known for Beef and Riverdale, is an anime fan and taekwondo practitioner, and Cretton is following the success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which has grossed over $2 billion globally, with Naruto as his next project.

via Gizmodo|
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Melton Eyes Kakashi in Destin Cretton’s Naruto Live-Action
film8 days ago

Melton Eyes Kakashi in Destin Cretton’s Naruto Live-Action

Charles Melton is in early talks to portray Kakashi Hatake in Destin Daniel Cretton’s upcoming live-action Naruto film, part of a global casting search for Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. The news follows Melton’s recent Emmy nomination for Beef, as Cretton heads a high-profile production with Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Emmy Yu and Jeyun Munford producing (with Jeremy Latcham) and Lionsgate not yet commenting.

via Variety|
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Rewrites Opening-Weekend Rules
entertainment22 days ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Rewrites Opening-Weekend Rules

Joe and Anthony Russo congratulated Spider-Man: Brand New Day on social media after it crushed their opening-weekend record with a $360 million domestic debut, edging out Avengers: Endgame’s $357 million from 2019 and placing the film among the few to debut over $300 million. Brand New Day also neared $1 billion global box office within six days, reflecting a global rollout that began overseas before the domestic launch; Endgame remains the all-time global leader at about $2.7 billion. The postplayful baton-passing sentiment echoed the broader trend of directors saluting box-office milestones, with the Russos hinting that their own Marvel sequel, Avengers: Doomsday, is on the horizon for December.

via Variety|
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Smashes Tuesday Box Office Records
entertainment23 days ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Smashes Tuesday Box Office Records

Spider-Man: Brand New Day set the biggest Tuesday domestic box office with $42 million, pushing its four‑day North American total to about $449 million and marking the fastest path to $400 million in the U.S. It also joined Sony’s record books as its best-ever launch and is on track to reach $1 billion globally in six days, led by Tom Holland and Zendaya and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Naomi Watts Voices Spider-Man's AI in Brand New Day, Reuniting With Tom Holland
entertainment-film24 days ago

Naomi Watts Voices Spider-Man's AI in Brand New Day, Reuniting With Tom Holland

Naomi Watts reveals on Instagram that she voices Peter Parker's AI assistant E.V. in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, reuniting with Tom Holland whom she worked with years earlier; she recorded her lines virtually with director Destin Daniel Cretton. The film is a box-office juggernaut, opening to a $360 million domestic weekend and reaching $1 billion worldwide in six days.

via Variety|
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Pascal Walks Through a Grounded Spider-Man Era and Franchise Prospects
film24 days ago

Pascal Walks Through a Grounded Spider-Man Era and Franchise Prospects

In a Deadline interview, Amy Pascal explains that Spider-Man: Brand New Day centers on a grounded, emotion-driven Peter Parker, with Destin Daniel Cretton guiding a more authentic take that emphasizes human connection over world-ending stakes. Pascal notes the villain being a teenager to mirror isolation in today’s tech-driven world, praises the director’s commitment to physics-based action, and confirms there’s no writers’ room planned. The interview also touches on the Marvel partnership being picture-by-picture, Tom Holland’s openness to returning, and the film’s blockbuster performance, while hinting at an end-of-year timeline for a potential Bond update and ongoing franchise considerations.

via Deadline|
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Brand New Day: Cretton Explains Peter Parker’s Healing and Teases What Comes Next
film25 days ago

Brand New Day: Cretton Explains Peter Parker’s Healing and Teases What Comes Next

Director Destin Daniel Cretton explains that Spider-Man: Brand New Day centers on Peter Parker’s grief and emotional healing, sparked by Tom Holland’s improvised line—“I’ve decided I’m not going to do this alone anymore”—which became the film’s north star. The look and cinematography tilt darker to reflect Parker’s journey while staying true to a Spider-Man story, and Jean Grey (Sadie Sink) is used as a mirror to his trauma. The ending, including a two-person bed scene, is designed to feel hopeful yet intentionally open to debate and a possible next installment, with the director noting he’d happily return for more. Sink’s performance is praised, and the film’s box office—domestic $360 million and worldwide about $932 million—provides a blockbuster backdrop for fan theories about the ending.

via Deadline|
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Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Battles Franchise Fatigue in Brand New Day
entertainment29 days ago

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Battles Franchise Fatigue in Brand New Day

LA Times critic Amy Nicholson finds Spider-Man: Brand New Day likable and visually stylish, anchored by Tom Holland’s grounded, lonely Peter Parker. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film emphasizes human connection amid franchise-scale battles and a mind-control antagonist, delivering strong action and emotional moments but suffering from padding and a rushed finale that undercuts its ambitions.

via Los Angeles Times|
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Cretton's Movie Night: Mom Tags Along to Spider-Man Premiere
entertainment1 month ago

Cretton's Movie Night: Mom Tags Along to Spider-Man Premiere

Director Destin Daniel Cretton brought his mom from Hawaii to the Hollywood premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, introducing the screening with her in the audience after she flew in and wearing a lei she made; the star-studded event included Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal and Jacob Batalon, with early reviews praising the film and projecting a $250 million-plus domestic opening weekend.

via Page Six|
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sparks Early Praise as a 'Mini Avengers'
entertainment1 month ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sparks Early Praise as a 'Mini Avengers'

Early reactions to Spider-Man: Brand New Day describe it as a grounded, emotionally rich entry that feels like a mini Avengers film, praised for Tom Holland’s performance and Destin Daniel Cretton’s direction; reviewers highlight a detective-film vibe and balanced, multi-thread storytelling, with UK release on July 29 and US release on July 31 as the piece aggregates fan praise from social media.

via GamesRadar+|
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Draws Raves for Holland's Grounded Return
entertainment1 month ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Draws Raves for Holland's Grounded Return

First reactions to Spider-Man: Brand New Day praise Tom Holland’s return as a grounded, mature Spider-Man under Destin Daniel Cretton's direction, calling the film thrilling, heartfelt, and confidently character-driven. Critics highlight deeper themes, standout action, and the Spider-Man/Punisher banter, with Holland more involved in development. Set four years after No Way Home, the story centers on a city-focused Spider-Man with a new villain played by Sadie Sink, and while Hulk and Punisher appear, the movie shifts away from multiverse fatigue toward a grounded tale. Opens July 31.

via Variety|
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Tom Holland: Spider-Man 4 Had to Be a Real Movie, Not Just a Sequel
entertainment2 months ago

Tom Holland: Spider-Man 4 Had to Be a Real Movie, Not Just a Sequel

Tom Holland says he pressured Sony to push Spider-Man 4 back to avoid losing him to other projects, a timing move that let Nolan’s The Odyssey overlap and freed Destin Daniel Cretton to join the film; he credits Nolan’s preparation and demanded a clear purpose for the movie, not just a summer blockbuster, as key to making Spider-Man 4 feel like a real movie.

via Vulture|
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