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Korea Spent Its Biggest Budget Ever on Hope. Na Hong-jin Made More Money With $8 Million.
Na Hong-jin has not released a film since The Wailing in 2016. His return, Hope, opens in the US on 9 September on the biggest budget in Korean cinema history — and has so far taken less money at home than the film he made for a fraction of the price.
September 10, 2026 1:10 am
Two Star Wars Films Just Reappeared on Paper. Neither Has a Date.
A trade listing dated 3 September put both Star Wars: New Jedi Order and Dave Filoni's long-dormant crossover film back on paper — the first sign of life from either in about a year. It is not a greenlight, and Lucasfilm has said nothing. But these are the two films Kathleen Kennedy pointedly did not discuss on her way out the door.
September 8, 2026 1:10 am
Adaptations That Are Better Than the Book, and Why
Fighting words, deployed carefully. "Better" here means the adaptation does something the source couldn't, rather than simply being more popular.
August 31, 2026 8:37 am
Video Game Adaptations Stopped Being a Punchline. Here's What Changed.
For roughly twenty-five years, "video game movie" was shorthand for guaranteed disaster. That's over, and the reasons are specific rather than mysterious.
August 26, 2026 11:00 pm
Charles Melton Is in Talks to Play Kakashi in the Live-Action Naruto Movie
Destin Daniel Cretton's Naruto adaptation has been circling for a while, and this is the casting that will decide whether the fandom gives it a chance: Charles Melton is in talks to play Kakashi Hatake.
August 26, 2026 8:17 am
Ridley Scott Wants the Kid From Adolescence and Hugh Grant for His Treasure Island
Scott already has Hugh Jackman attached to his Treasure Island. This week he named the two people he'd like next, and one of them is a genuinely inspired idea.
August 24, 2026 8:37 am
Spider-Man: Brand New Day box office success could make Hollywood draw the wrong conclusions
Here's what Spider-Man 4's barnstorming debut actually means for the rest of the industry (and it’s not the cheerful story the numbers imply.)
August 4, 2026 2:27 am
Before Reacher Season 4, stream Tom Cruise’s overlooked Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
If you've kept up with Reacher on Prime Video, you know it's not exactly subtle television.
August 3, 2026 2:11 am
Where Was Kevin Hart’s 72 Hours Filmed? The Real Places Behind the Movie
Kevin Hart’s 72 Hours was filmed primarily on location across Atlanta and South Florida, with additional photography in Los Angeles.
July 27, 2026 3:19 am
Tom Holland playfully ribs Marvel over Sadie Sink: "Must be nice"
Tom Holland has publicly reacted to new speculation linking Sadie Sink to a Marvel role, leaving the nature of his interest unstated for now.
July 25, 2026 6:34 am
Rejected From 'Dead Poets Society,' Matt Damon Later Won an Oscar With Robin Williams
Matt Damon revealed he auditioned for Dead Poets Society during the film’s original casting and didn’t get the part.
July 24, 2026 4:07 am
Jon Snow Returns in 2027 — but Not to Game of Thrones as You Know It
HBO has ordered an animated Jon Snow spinoff series set in the Game of Thrones universe, bringing the fan-favorite back to screens in a new medium.
July 22, 2026 1:43 am
How a savvy contract clause made Robin Williams millions on Good Will Hunting
A buried clause turned Robin Williams' supporting role into a shocking payday, the quiet contract move that minted a fortune.
July 20, 2026 2:12 am
Nothing to Lose on Netflix: is it based on a true story? Inside the real inspiration for the 2026 release
The real story behind Nothing to Lose is more startling than the script—discover the facts that forged its most shocking twists.
July 19, 2026 12:11 am
Scarlett Johansson tipped as Gotham’s next big bad in The Batman Part II leak
A fresh The Batman Part II leak has Gotham buzzing, thrusting Scarlett Johansson into a mystery role that could upend the sequel. Here’s what the latest whispers suggest about the Dark Knight’s next chapter.
July 15, 2026 9:08 pm
How Thelma & Louise Redefined Women’s Roles in Hollywood
When Geena Davis joined Thelma & Louise, a single script meeting with Susan Sarandon changed her entire outlook on what women could do in the film industry. The story behind the scenes is just as bold as what made it to the screen.
January 26, 2026 9:59 am
Roger Ebert’s Harsh Take on The Raid: Redemption Sparks Debate
Roger Ebert’s scathing review of The Raid: Redemption left fans stunned, especially as the film’s influence on action cinema rivalled even John Wick. Discover why his verdict still divides audiences.
January 26, 2026 9:46 am
Michael Douglas Reveals His Biggest Career Regret
Michael Douglas has opened up about the one role he wishes he hadn’t turned down—a voice part in Disney’s Frozen, which he says would have out-earned any of his other films. Find out why this missed chance still stings.
January 26, 2026 7:48 am
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