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Sicario 3 Confirmed: Blunt, Brolin, and Del Toro Reunite for Trilogy Finale
film3 days ago

Sicario 3 Confirmed: Blunt, Brolin, and Del Toro Reunite for Trilogy Finale

The long-delayed third installment of the Sicario franchise is officially moving forward. Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and Benicio Del Toro will reunite to reprise their roles from the 2015 and 2018 films. Padraic McKinley has been attached to direct, and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Steven Knight is writing the script. The project, previously stalled by the 2023 writers' strike, is now being shopped to studios for a potential early 2027 start.

Sicario 3 Greenlit: Blunt, Del Toro, and Brolin Reunite for Trilogy Finale
film4 days ago

Sicario 3 Greenlit: Blunt, Del Toro, and Brolin Reunite for Trilogy Finale

The long-delayed third installment of the Sicario franchise is officially moving forward. Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin have confirmed their return to reprise their roles from the 2015 and 2018 films. Padraic McKinley has been attached to direct, and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Steven Knight is writing the script. The project, which was stalled by the 2023 writers' strike, is now being shopped to studios for a potential early 2027 start.

Peacock to Exclusively Stream Spielberg Sci‑Fi Thriller Disclosure Day
entertainment1 month ago

Peacock to Exclusively Stream Spielberg Sci‑Fi Thriller Disclosure Day

Peacock will stream Steven Spielberg’s sci‑fi thriller Disclosure Day exclusively starting October 9, starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor. The Universal-Amblin film, released in theaters in June and grossing $241.3 million globally, follows a meteorologist and a math genius whistleblower pursued by a shadowy organization that has long covered up evidence of alien contact; screenplay by David Koepp from a story by Spielberg, produced by Somner, Brigham, Krieger and Spielberg.

Nolan Bans Ugg Boots on Set to Preserve Immersion
entertainment2 months ago

Nolan Bans Ugg Boots on Set to Preserve Immersion

Christopher Nolan says Ugg boots are a signifier of modernity that can pull actors out of a film’s reality, so he bans them on sets to keep everyone in character, though he admits they’re comfortable and enjoys them off set. Emily Blunt once gifted him a pair during the Oppenheimer wrap, after he repeatedly told her to swap them for period-appropriate footwear.

Disclosure Day Poised for $44M Opening as Obsession Holds Weekend Lead
entertainment3 months ago

Disclosure Day Poised for $44M Opening as Obsession Holds Weekend Lead

Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day is forecast to open around $44 million domestically, potentially his top opening for an original feature, while Curry Barker’s Obsession remains strong in its fifth weekend with about $21 million, likely pushing domestic totals near $190 million; Scary Movie (~$15M) and Backrooms (~$12M) follow, with Masters of the Universe (~$9.2M) in its second weekend, and worldwide box office projected around $93.9 million.

Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day Roars to $19 Million Opening
entertainment3 months ago

Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day Roars to $19 Million Opening

Steven Spielberg’s sci‑fi thriller Disclosure Day opened No. 1 at the domestic box office with $19 million on opening day from 3,824 theaters and is projected to reach about $44 million for the weekend; Universal budgeted around $115 million, so it will need staying power to turn a profit. The film stars Emily Blunt as a meteorologist tangled in a government cover‑up of extraterrestrial life, with a supporting cast that includes Josh O’Connor and Colin Firth, while Focus Features’ Obsession and Scary Movie are posting solid results in the same frame.

Spielberg’s Disclosure Day Delivers Classic Wonder with a Moral Core
film4 months ago

Spielberg’s Disclosure Day Delivers Classic Wonder with a Moral Core

Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day is a spellbinding sci-fi that blends awe with a grounded human story, anchored by Emily Blunt’s magnetic performance and a suspenseful chase; the film navigates themes of truth, secrecy, and faith with strong supporting turns from Josh O'Connor and Colin Firth, aided by John Williams’ score, though a few alien-design touches verge on cheesy in a few moments.

Spielberg’s Disclosure Day: A Heartfelt, High-Stakes Alien Opus
entertainment4 months ago

Spielberg’s Disclosure Day: A Heartfelt, High-Stakes Alien Opus

Io9’s review hails Disclosure Day as Spielberg’s best film in over twenty years, a two-character sci-fi mystery anchored by Emily Blunt’s transformative performance and Josh O’Connor’s cybersecurity arc, weaving alien revelations with heartfelt wonder, strong set pieces, and a memorable John Williams score; despite a few CGI hiccups, the film delivers emotional heft and a hopeful blockbuster thrill.