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fromGameSpot
9 hours ago

Kane & Lynch Movie With David Harbour Was Envisioned But It's "Never Gotten Anywhere," Director Says

Timo Tjahjanto shared that he wanted to create a Kane & Lynch movie with David Harbour and James Badge Dale as leads, but it never materialized.
Independent films
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Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A Minecraft Movie breaks records to become highest opening video game movie of all time

A Minecraft Movie sets a record for the highest opening weekend for a video game adaptation, earning $163 million.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Split Fiction Movie Rights Up For Grabs In Hollywood Bidding War

Split Fiction's success has sparked a bidding war among studios for its movie adaptation rights.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Jack Black Became Obsessed With Lapis Lazuli While Playing 100 Hours Of Minecraft

fromVG247
1 month ago
Video games

A Split Fiction movie is already in the works, and there's a bidding war underway as the folks behind it seek a big Hollywood studio to co-op with

Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A Minecraft Movie breaks records to become highest opening video game movie of all time

A Minecraft Movie sets a record for the highest opening weekend for a video game adaptation, earning $163 million.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Split Fiction Movie Rights Up For Grabs In Hollywood Bidding War

Split Fiction's success has sparked a bidding war among studios for its movie adaptation rights.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Jack Black Became Obsessed With Lapis Lazuli While Playing 100 Hours Of Minecraft

fromVG247
1 month ago
Video games

A Split Fiction movie is already in the works, and there's a bidding war underway as the folks behind it seek a big Hollywood studio to co-op with

#cannes-film-festival
Film
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Why Kristen Stewart wants her Cannes directorial debut to 'crash and burn'

Kristen Stewart makes her directorial debut with 'The Chronology of Water' at Cannes Film Festival, expressing both excitement and nervousness about the film.
Snowboarding
fromPolygon
6 days ago

Bad Boys directors making the least-expected movie for Ubisoft

Ubisoft's extreme sports game Riders Republic is being adapted into a feature film directed by Bad Boys for Life directors.
#disney
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Snow White review Disney's exhaustingly awful reboot axes the prince and makes the dwarves mo-cap

The new Snow White adaptation fails to capture the magic of the original, presenting a bland and revisionist take on the beloved characters.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's controversial and polarising': is Disney's new Snow White a poisoned apple?

Disney's Snow White remake faces significant controversy and low anticipation, highlighting the challenges of modern adaptations of classic stories.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Film

Disney fans outraged over huge character change in 'Lilo & Stitch' live-action remake - much like 'Snow White'

Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Snow White review Disney's exhaustingly awful reboot axes the prince and makes the dwarves mo-cap

The new Snow White adaptation fails to capture the magic of the original, presenting a bland and revisionist take on the beloved characters.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's controversial and polarising': is Disney's new Snow White a poisoned apple?

Disney's Snow White remake faces significant controversy and low anticipation, highlighting the challenges of modern adaptations of classic stories.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Film

Disney fans outraged over huge character change in 'Lilo & Stitch' live-action remake - much like 'Snow White'

Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I invited a dozen ex-boyfriends to dinner and taped it': the amazing avant garde recordings of Linda Rosenkrantz

Peter Hujar's portrayal of 1960s-80s avant-garde NYC art scene culminates in a collaborative book and subsequent film, showcasing friendships and artistic endeavors.
#literature
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Film

I had a chance to pass my mum's story on': Kazuo Ishiguro on growing up in shadow of the Nagasaki bomb

Kazuo Ishiguro's debut novel 'A Pale View of Hills' profoundly shaped his career and views on identity and memory.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Film

"Wuthering Heights'" Casting Director Shares Four-Word Response To Margot Robbie And Jacob Elordi Backlash

Casting director Kharmel Cochrane defends creative liberties in film adaptation, emphasizing it is an artistic interpretation rather than a strict retelling.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I had a chance to pass my mum's story on': Kazuo Ishiguro on growing up in shadow of the Nagasaki bomb

Kazuo Ishiguro's debut novel 'A Pale View of Hills' profoundly shaped his career and views on identity and memory.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Film

"Wuthering Heights'" Casting Director Shares Four-Word Response To Margot Robbie And Jacob Elordi Backlash

#animation
Film
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'A Minecraft Movie' still striking gold at the box office

A Minecraft Movie maintains box office dominance, becoming the year's highest-grossing film domestically and setting a record for video game adaptations.
fromInverse
1 week ago
Independent films

45 Years Ago, A Forgotten Fantasy Epic Proved That Adapting Tolkien Is Almost Impossible

Film
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'A Minecraft Movie' still striking gold at the box office

A Minecraft Movie maintains box office dominance, becoming the year's highest-grossing film domestically and setting a record for video game adaptations.
fromInverse
1 week ago
Independent films

45 Years Ago, A Forgotten Fantasy Epic Proved That Adapting Tolkien Is Almost Impossible

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

I went to see Clueless at the theatre - add it to your must-do girly night out

There's always that uncertainty around movies being made into musical theatre, and it's hard to know whether it's going to work or not - but this one absolutely did.
Music
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | NYC restaurant owner who inspired 'Nonnas' movie bombarded with calls: 'There's 350 messages on there!'

I certainly knew we had struck a nerve. Almost from day one, we've been contacted about a reality show, about a movie, about a documentary, just constantly.
Film
#pride-and-prejudice
#cultural-commentary
fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Independent films

'Henry Johnson' Star and Producer Evan Jonigkeit Doesn't Always Agree with David Mamet - Their First Film Together Is Better for It

fromDecider
4 weeks ago
Media industry

Mark Mylod has killed Pedro Pascal, Ralph Fiennes, and Ian McShane. Is Harry Potter next?

fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Independent films

'Henry Johnson' Star and Producer Evan Jonigkeit Doesn't Always Agree with David Mamet - Their First Film Together Is Better for It

fromDecider
4 weeks ago
Media industry

Mark Mylod has killed Pedro Pascal, Ralph Fiennes, and Ian McShane. Is Harry Potter next?

#stephen-king
fromPolygon
1 week ago
Film

Holy crap, Stephen King's Long Walk movie is finally real, and the footage looks terrific

Film
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Midnight Mass director's new Stephen King movie looks more hopeful than horrifying

Stephen King's story The Life of Chuck gets a heartfelt movie adaptation by Mike Flanagan, diverging from classic horror to explore life's beauty.
Film
fromPolygon
1 week ago

Holy crap, Stephen King's Long Walk movie is finally real, and the footage looks terrific

Cooper Hoffman is an unexpected yet fitting choice for Ray Garraty in the adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Long Walk'.
Film
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Denzel Washington reunites with Spike Lee in first trailer for Highest 2 Lowest

Spike Lee's latest film, Highest 2 Lowest, is a crime thriller starring Denzel Washington as a music executive embroiled in a ransom plot.
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

Thunderbolts*' writer didn't know Marvel cut his Taskmaster arc until he saw the movie

"I was shocked to see how much they had reduced her role. The vision that we had for Taskmaster was much more expansive and impactful, which made her absence even more glaring in the final cut."
Atlanta Falcons
Film
fromAnOther
2 weeks ago

Bonjour Tristesse: Durga Chew-Bose Puts a Modern Spin on a French Classic

Durga Chew-Bose's adaptation of 'Bonjour Tristesse' showcases her unique visual storytelling and deep connection to film.
The film explores intricate relationship dynamics through a coming-of-age lens.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A Different Man's Adam Pearson to star in new film of The Elephant Man

Joseph Merrick is a man I have a long and complex relationship with. ... Now as a disability advocate and actor, I can think of no greater honour (yet heavy responsibility) than to tell the true story of Joseph Carey Merrick.
London music
#francis-ford-coppola
#humor
fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Humor

20 Years Later, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Adventure Deserves Better Than Its Tepid Reception

fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Humor

20 Years Later, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Adventure Deserves Better Than Its Tepid Reception

Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Conclave director signs Brad Pitt for long-awaited adaptation of The Riders

Edward Berger to direct Brad Pitt in film adaptation of Tim Winton's The Riders.
A24 is financing the film produced by Ridley Scott, with David Kajganich as writer.
#netflix
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fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Everything We Know About Greta Gerwig's 'Chronicles Of Narnia' Reboot With Netflix

Greta Gerwig is directing a new Narnia adaptation, set for a theatrical release in 2026 before hitting Netflix.
Chelsea
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Everything We Know About Greta Gerwig's 'Chronicles Of Narnia' Reboot With Netflix

Greta Gerwig is directing a new Narnia adaptation, set for a theatrical release in 2026 before hitting Netflix.
#until-dawn
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago
Video games

Until Dawn Movie Director Almost Didn't Sign On After Receiving Death Threats For Shazam 2

fromPolygon
3 weeks ago
Video games

Until Dawn's best sequence pays homage to one of the game's standout mechanics

fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago
Video games

Until Dawn Movie Director Almost Didn't Sign On After Receiving Death Threats For Shazam 2

fromPolygon
3 weeks ago
Video games

Until Dawn's best sequence pays homage to one of the game's standout mechanics

#john-carpenter
fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Independent films

30 Years Ago, A Legendary Sci-Fi Director Disappointed Fans - And Himself

fromPolygon
1 month ago
Books

The world-ending book from John Carpenter's In The Mouth of Madness is coming out this Halloween

fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Independent films

30 Years Ago, A Legendary Sci-Fi Director Disappointed Fans - And Himself

fromPolygon
1 month ago
Books

The world-ending book from John Carpenter's In The Mouth of Madness is coming out this Halloween

fromVulture
1 year ago
Film

The Lion, Lady Bird, and the Streaming Service

Greta Gerwig is adapting C.S. Lewis's Narnia series into at least two films, tackling the complexities of the source material.
#warner-bros
Film
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Paul Thomas Anderson reveals first look at One Battle After Another starring Leo DiCaprio

Paul Thomas Anderson's film 'One Battle After Another' features an all-star cast and a significant production budget of $140 million.
Film
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Paul Thomas Anderson reveals first look at One Battle After Another starring Leo DiCaprio

Paul Thomas Anderson's film 'One Battle After Another' features an all-star cast and a significant production budget of $140 million.
#wuthering-heights
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Pride & Prejudice' Hand Flex: One Gesture and the Web Is Still Swooning

In the nearly 20 years since the film came out, the hand flex has become perhaps the defining beat from Wright's take on the novel.
Writing
Film
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Wedding Banquet Is Rom-Com Whiplash in the Best Sense

Andrew Ahn reimagines 'The Wedding Banquet' to reflect modern LGBTQ+ realities, focusing on chosen family over traditional narratives.
fromDecider
1 month ago

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Agatha Christie's Towards Zero' on BritBox, about a love triangle, a murder, and a burned-out detective in a British seaside town

The story of 'Towards Zero' begins long before a murder occurs, emphasizing the psychological buildup and complex relationships that lead to tragedy.
UK news
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

HBO's 'Harry Potter' TV Series Has Revealed Its Dumbledore, Hagrid & More

Director Mark Mylod aims to maintain the legacy of the Harry Potter films by casting brilliant UK theater actors alongside the rich storytelling of the books.
Washington Wizards
#minecraft
Video games
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Minecraft topples Mario with historic box office weekend

A Minecraft Movie has achieved the most successful opening weekend in 2025, surpassing previous records from major franchises.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Block-busted: why homemade Minecraft movies are the real hits

Minecraft's cultural impact is immense, but its film adaptation received severe criticism for straying from the game's distinctive aesthetics.
Video games
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Minecraft topples Mario with historic box office weekend

A Minecraft Movie has achieved the most successful opening weekend in 2025, surpassing previous records from major franchises.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Block-busted: why homemade Minecraft movies are the real hits

Minecraft's cultural impact is immense, but its film adaptation received severe criticism for straying from the game's distinctive aesthetics.
#wicked
Film
fromBustle
1 month ago

New 'Wicked: For Good' Footage Teases Glinda & Fiyero's Wedding

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande previewed exclusive footage of Wicked: For Good, highlighting a love triangle and an anticipated wedding scene.
Film
fromBustle
1 month ago

New 'Wicked: For Good' Footage Teases Glinda & Fiyero's Wedding

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande previewed exclusive footage of Wicked: For Good, highlighting a love triangle and an anticipated wedding scene.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

The Most Exciting Apocalyptic Movie Adaptation Just Got The Perfect Director

Video game adaptations succeed based on source material; Death Stranding's cinematic depth presents unique storytelling challenges but is set to adapt carefully.
fromInverse
1 month ago

Marvel Is About To Double Down On Its Riskiest Sci-Fi Trope

This idea is that they are the most famous people in America because they're adventurers, explorers, astronauts - not because they're superheroes.
OMG science
#horror
Independent films
fromInverse
2 months ago

30 Years Ago, An Iconic Slasher Almost Got A Worthy Sequel

Candyman remains influential, recontextualizing horror through its political commentary on race and community.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 months ago

30 Years Ago, An Iconic Slasher Almost Got A Worthy Sequel

Candyman remains influential, recontextualizing horror through its political commentary on race and community.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Interview': Bill Murray Says He's Not the Man He Used to Be

Bill Murray's character in 'The Friend' reflects the complexities of charm intertwined with selfishness, similar to the duality of his offscreen persona.
Beer
#the-odyssey
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Film

At 60, the bulk of your life is lived. What's left now?' Ralph Fiennes and Uberto Pasolini on their ripped and radical take on The Odyssey

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Film

At 60, the bulk of your life is lived. What's left now?' Ralph Fiennes and Uberto Pasolini on their ripped and radical take on The Odyssey

fromVulture
1 month ago

The Most Interesting Roommate in the World

"We never thought in a million years that we could get Val Kilmer to play this part. I had been a huge fan of his for years."
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Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

In The Friend,' A Great Dane and His Co-Star, Naomi Watts, Learn New Tricks

The Friend highlights the unique bond between a writer and a Great Dane amid grief, showcasing both personal and shared healing.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Legend Of Zelda Film Could Be A Trilogy - Report

Nintendo plans a live-action Legend of Zelda movie as the first of a potential trilogy, aiming for a March 2027 release.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A movie adaptation of the new 'Hunger Games' prequel 'Sunrise on the Reaping' is already in the works. Here's everything we know so far.

Lionsgate greenlighted the movie adaptation of "Sunrise on the Reaping" even before its release on March 19, 2024.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

105 Years Ago, The First Horror Blockbuster Kickstarted The Genre

John S. Robertson's 1920 adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the oldest surviving version and remains a significant classic in horror cinema.
Independent films
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

This Reddit post was so popular that Hollywood is turning it into a movie starring Sydney Sweeney

Warner Bros. is adapting a popular Reddit creepypasta story into a film starring Sydney Sweeney.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Relive The Sci-Fi Classic The Andromeda Strain With New Limited Edition 4K Blu-Ray

The Andromeda Strain is heralded for blending realistic science with fiction, offering new perspectives in sci-fi, evidenced by its lasting influence since 1971.
Independent films
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

Take a Seat at The Wedding Banquet

The Wedding Banquet adaptation humorously navigates relationships and immigration issues.
Min proposes to Lee for a green card while hiding his sexuality from his grandmother.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Mortal Kombat 2's Johnny Cage Is A-List Material In New Images

Our 'Mortal Kombat 2' exclusive first look reveals Johnny Cage, Kitana, Shao Kahn, and Scorpion's return. 'What I realized was go bigger, go bolder, don't hold back,' director Simon McQuoid tells EW.
DC food
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

District 9 director Neill Blomkamp is planning a new Starship Troopers movie

Neill Blomkamp will direct a new Starship Troopers film based on Heinlein's book, marking the franchise's first live-action entry since 2008.
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