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Paramount and Hasbro Reunite Spielberg and Bay for Eighth 'Transformers' Film
film-news2 days ago

Paramount and Hasbro Reunite Spielberg and Bay for Eighth 'Transformers' Film

Paramount and Hasbro are developing an eighth live-action 'Transformers' film, appointing Steven Spielberg as the primary creative producer and placing Michael Bay in final talks to direct. The project, based on a script by Jason Fuchs, aims to restore the tone of the early franchise following a period of underperformance for recent entries. This strategic move follows the completion of the Paramount-Skydance merger, signaling a push to reinvigorate the $5.4 billion global property. Shia LaBeouf will not return, and the film is set in the modern day.

via A.V. Club|
#film-news#michael-bay#paramount
Universal Keeps International Release Plan Alive for Gibney’s Musk Doc
film-news21 days ago

Universal Keeps International Release Plan Alive for Gibney’s Musk Doc

Universal is continuing with the international release of Alex Gibney’s nearly four-hour Elon Musk documentary Musk, despite Musk’s legal threats. North American release is Oct. 9 via Bleecker Street, with the film headed to HBO for a Q1 2027 streaming debut; no overseas date has been announced yet. After its Venice premiere, Musk criticized the film, and his attorney warned of defamation action over its contents, while Universal remains enthusiastic about international distribution.

via variety.com|
#alex-gibney#elon-musk#film-news
Bowie-Inspired Narnia Will Feature Meryl Streep as Aslan, Says Greta Gerwig
film-news21 days ago

Bowie-Inspired Narnia Will Feature Meryl Streep as Aslan, Says Greta Gerwig

Greta Gerwig confirms her Narnia adaptation, The Magician’s Nephew, will be a big, rock‑opera‑inspired film with Meryl Streep voicing Aslan. Bowie’s music and aesthetic influenced the look and feel of the world Gerwig envisions. The movie, a prequel to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, opens in theaters February 12, 2027, before Netflix release on April 2; the cast includes Beatrice Campbell, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan and others.

via variety.com|
#aslan#david-bowie#film-news
Sandra Bullock Walked Away From Rom-Coms After Auditioning for 'Every Pervert'
film-news27 days ago

Sandra Bullock Walked Away From Rom-Coms After Auditioning for 'Every Pervert'

Sandra Bullock said she stopped doing rom‑coms in the mid-2000s after facing dismissive, objectifying auditions—she even auditioned for “every pervert” who asked her to drop her pants—before taking on serious drama in Crash, which helped win her SAG ensemble and an Oscar. She later returned to rom‑coms, but the shift showcased a strategic career reframe driven by industry pushback against comedy.

via Variety|
#auditions#crash#film-news
Musk Launches Bitter Rant at Gibney, Threatens Suit Over Doc
film-news29 days ago

Musk Launches Bitter Rant at Gibney, Threatens Suit Over Doc

Elon Musk launched an hours-long tirade on X against Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney after Gibney’s Venice premiere of a documentary about Musk, calling him a “bitter old man” with “zero integrity” and describing the film as a hit piece. He floated conspiracies, mocked Gibney with a poop emoji image, and denied claims surrounding Ashley St. Clair. Musk reportedly threatened to sue Gibney’s production company over allegations that Starlink satellites influenced the 2024 U.S. election, while Gibney described his Venice interviews as part of a broader look at Musk’s wealth and power.

via Deadline|
#alex-gibney#elon-musk#film-news
South Park duo finally apologizes for Kendrick Lamar movie delay amid a flurry of film headlines
film-news29 days ago

South Park duo finally apologizes for Kendrick Lamar movie delay amid a flurry of film headlines

South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker issued a rare public apology for delaying Whitney Springs, their Kendrick Lamar musical project, with Paramount remaining tight-lipped about the film; in other headlines, Elon Musk denounced Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary, the Supreme Court set a deadline in the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger challenge, and Paul Feig is being eyed to direct a legacy sequel to The Italian Job.

via A.V. Club|
#elon-musk#film-news#italian-job
Bond Script Gets Easier After Casting Reveal, Knight Says
arts-entertainmentfilms1 month ago

Bond Script Gets Easier After Casting Reveal, Knight Says

Steven Knight says writing the next Bond film got a little easier once the cast was revealed, noting he’s been drafting with the chosen actor in mind while staying true to Fleming’s character, with production guided by Amy Pascal, David Heyman and Denis Villeneuve and frontrunners including Jack Lowden, Jack Barton, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson.

via independent.co.uk|
#arts-entertainmentfilms#bond-film#casting
Garfield Portrays Sam Altman in Guadagnino’s OpenAI Drama Artificial
film-news1 month ago

Garfield Portrays Sam Altman in Guadagnino’s OpenAI Drama Artificial

Neon has released the trailer for Luca Guadagnino’s AI-themed drama Artificial, with Andrew Garfield starring as OpenAI founder Sam Altman. The Christmas Day release centers on Altman’s 2023 firing and reinstatement amid the AI arms race, supported by an ensemble that includes Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk, Monica Barbaro as Mira Murati, and Mark Rylance as Geoffrey Hinton, with screenplay by Simon Rich and additional cameos from Jason Schwartzman, Zosia Mamet and others.

via Variety|
#andrew-garfield#artificial#film-news
Coyote vs. Acme: A Courtroom Showdown That Keeps Theaters Laughing
entertainment1 month ago

Coyote vs. Acme: A Courtroom Showdown That Keeps Theaters Laughing

Coyote vs. Acme rides a strong theatrical wave as io9 chats with Will Forte, Lana Condor, John Cena, Erica Bauza, and director Dave Green about the Looney Tunes courtroom caper—Wile E. Coyote sues Acme, Road Runner testifies, and Acme wins, delivering a message of perseverance rather than a pure victory. The film’s release—years after being shelved as a tax write‑off—was propelled by fan campaigns and a $15 million opening weekend, underscoring the “never give up” spirit that carried it to theaters.

via Gizmodo|
#box-office#coyote-vs-acme#entertainment
Pattinson’s Primetime Imitation Draws Chris Hansen’s ‘Overly Dramatic’ Notice
film-news1 month ago

Pattinson’s Primetime Imitation Draws Chris Hansen’s ‘Overly Dramatic’ Notice

Chris Hansen says Robert Pattinson’s impression of him in the trailer for the A24 drama Primetime is “overly dramatic,” though he concedes there’s a convincing imitation; Hansen’s wife and kids reportedly think the likeness is pretty good, while Pattinson’s representatives did not comment. The piece also notes Hansen’s claim that A24 once asked him to sign an NDA for a private screening.

via Variety|
#a24#chris-hansen#film-news
The Uprising Marketing Muddle: Confusion Over Robin Hood Tie-In
entertainment1 month ago

The Uprising Marketing Muddle: Confusion Over Robin Hood Tie-In

The Uprising, a Paul Greengrass film starring Andrew Garfield, has sparked marketing confusion after promos shifted from a Peasants’ Revolt epic to a Robin Hood tie-in, with UK distributors denying any Robin Hood link while US materials suggest one; the mixed messaging risks audiences feeling misled and underscores the need for clearer branding before the release.

via The Guardian|
#andrew-garfield#entertainment#film-news