J.C. Chandor, known for his work on films like Margin Call and Triple Frontier, has recently closed a deal with Sony Pictures to direct a new untitled contemporary drama. This film comes after his direction of the Spider-Man spinoff Kraven the Hunter. The new drama is said to be a callback to his earlier works,
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Anne Chaisson, who has served as the executive director of Hamptons Film Festival’s presenting organization HamptonsFilm since 2012, will be stepping down from her position after this fall’s festival. Her departure marks the end of an era for the festival, which has grown under her leadership. During her tenure, Chaisson spearheaded a number of initiatives
Cuckoo, the latest horror film from director Tilman Singer, has set its sights on a successful opening weekend, with projections pointing towards a $3+ million debut. While it may not reach the heights of Longlegs’ $22 million opening, it is still on track to make its mark in the box office. The film, starring Hunter
The summer months, often referred to as the “Dog Days” – spanning from mid-July to mid-August, have historically been perceived as an unlikely period for potential Oscar-worthy films. Despite this perception, a surprising number of Academy Award nominees have emerged from this timeframe in the past fifteen years. Movies released during the Dog Days tend
Disneyland is set to welcome a new attraction inspired by the Avatar franchise. This announcement was made during D23’s Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase by Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro. While Disney World’s Animal Kingdom already has its own Pandora – The World of Avatar, the new attraction in Disneyland will focus on the upcoming Avatar
As the Moana franchise continues to captivate audiences around the world, the announcement of Moana 2 has generated a significant amount of buzz and excitement. The star of the franchise, Auli’i Cravalho, shared some insightful comments during a recent D23 event, hinting at the upcoming sequel’s promising future. With the success of animated sequels like
Donald Trump’s recent rally in Montana has stirred up a strong social media reaction due to the choice of music played before he took the stage. Celine Dion’s ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ famously known as the Oscar-winning song from Titanic, was blared out from the speakers. Many observers pointed out the irony of playing
As the 97th annual Academy Awards season kicks off, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has already set the stage for what promises to be an exciting race to the prestigious awards ceremony on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The Academy Screening Room has released its first batch of titles to its membership, offering
The journey to adapt Erik Larson’s bestselling non-fiction classic, “The Devil in the White City,” for the screen has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. From the initial acquisition of film rights by Leonardo DiCaprio in 2010 to the recent news of Hulu deciding not to proceed with the project, there have been numerous
Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a significant non-cash impairment charge of $9.1 billion at its networks division. This write-down was taken to adjust the book value of its linear television business to reflect the current reality of uncertain advertising and sports rights renewals. This move comes as the NBA is poised to move to a