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Josh Brolin says a third Sicario film is in development with production expected to begin soon, continuing Taylor Sheridan’s film series that began with Denis Villeneuve’s movie; the franchise has earned over $160 million globally.
Chris Hansen claims A24 wouldn’t show him Primetime unless he signed away rights to his name, image and potential legal rights; A24 says it was merely a standard NDA for a preview to prevent leaks. Hansen’s lawyers reportedly advised against signing, and the film—about his show To Catch A Predator—is headed for a Venice premiere before a broader release.
Netflix released fresh images and confirmed an October 1 premiere for East Of Eden, a modern TV adaptation starring Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames with Zoe Kazan scripting and a focus on the Trask multigenerational saga; the digest also notes Sebastian Stan clarifying his Batman Part II role amid fan speculation, Tom Holland’s projected $100 million payday from Brand New Day, and Vin Diesel signaling Fast Forever could begin filming in December as a possible emotional finale.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day tops the U.S. box office with a $70 million weekend as it crosses $2 billion globally in just three weeks, becoming the second-fastest film to reach that milestone; the digest also covers Johnny Depp's potential Pirates return, Hayden Panettiere's death, and Disney's Zootopia 3 announcement among other entertainment stories.
Pixar released the first look at Incredibles 3 during the D23 showcase, confirming the Parr family—Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack—will lead the story in a post-legal-superhero world. Peter Sohn takes over directing from Brad Bird (who remains involved as a writer), with Bird also pursuing his own project Ray Gunn. The returning voice cast includes Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, and Samuel L. Jackson, and Edna Mode is back; the film was announced at D23 in 2024 and is slated for a June 16, 2028 theatrical release.
A second Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer has leaked online, marking another Marvel trailer leak as fans await official footage, with no confirmation yet of its authenticity.
Robert Pattinson stars as an increasingly unhinged Chris Hansen in the Primetime trailer for the A24 film ahead of Venice and a September 25 release; Eli Roth explains Borderlands’ misfire as a studio-driven, risk-averse decision while contrasting it with Ice Cream Man; Emily Wilson’s Atlantic essay sharpens her critique of Nolan’s The Odyssey and its ethical considerations; and Spider-Man: Brand New Day has crossed $1 billion globally in seven days, becoming the year's top-grossing film domestically and worldwide.
The trailer for the surreal comedy-romance Wicker features Alexander Skarsgård as a living wicker husband crafted for Olivia Colman’s lonely fisherwoman, spurring online chatter over the wicker-nipple prop; Skarsgård jokes about his “dream” of wicker nipples, and the film, with Peter Dinklage as the craftsman, is set for a UK release on October 30.
Variety confirms Sadie Sink is playing Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with the mutant leveraging psychic powers to infiltrate Damage Control, briefly taking control of Hulk, and ultimately being captured; the plot threads hint at future X‑Men ties and a potential Xavier School era within the MCU.
Jim Carrey paid tribute to the late Chuck Russell, the director of The Mask, praising the on‑set atmosphere he created and calling the film one of the jewels of Carrey’s creative life. Russell, who died at 74, directed the 1994 hit that also launched Cameron Diaz and featured groundbreaking effects; Carrey’s tribute underscores the film’s enduring significance in his career.
Sony Pictures Entertainment will reopen the Cinerama Dome in Culver City in early 2028 after extensive renovations, preserving its iconic 86-foot curved screen and 70mm/35mm capabilities, while Alamo Drafthouse will relaunch the former Hollywood Arclight nearby under its brand as a West Coast flagship, offering repertory screenings and premium programming as part of a long-term lease with Robertson Properties Group.
Ryan Reynolds says there will eventually be another Deadpool movie, likely exploring deep cuts from the comics; he’s begun writing material but says he won’t center the Merc with the Mouth again, instead treating him as a supporting character, and he has downplayed rumors of Avengers or other crossovers with Doomsday, with no release timeline announced.
Samantha Morton says landing Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey as Circe felt like a rebirth for her career, crying when Nolan offered the role and noting how aging can limit opportunities for women; the star-studded epic, featuring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya among others, opened on July 17 to strong notices, with Nolan praising Morton’s performance as pivotal to the film’s scale and impact.
Anne Hathaway update on Princess Diaries 3: she’s currently focused on welcoming baby number three, but reveals the project has a story breakthrough and is moving in a new方向. The film, directed by Adele Lim, would continue Mia Thermopolis’s Genovia saga, with details kept under wraps as the team reworks the script. The Hollywood Reporter notes that a third installment has been in development since 2022, and Meg Cabot has teased excitement about the direction.
Christopher Nolan says it will be at least three years before he makes another movie after pushing himself to the limit on The Odyssey, which was shot entirely in Imax; he argues studios must take risks and audiences crave new, challenging cinema.