‘Boys in the Boat’: Callum Turner to Star in Film Adaptation from George Clooney, Grant Heslov!!

Per an exclusive from Deadline, actor-director George Clooney and co-director Grant Heslov have tapped British actor Callum Turner to star in the upcoming adaptation of the New York Times bestseller The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. (That’s a little more of a mouthful than Clooney‘s current awards season hopeful, The Tender Bar.) If … Continue reading ‘Boys in the Boat’: Callum Turner to Star in Film Adaptation from George Clooney, Grant Heslov!!

‘Spider-Man’ Director Jon Watts Sets Brad Pitt, George Clooney as Leads for New Thriller!!

Spider-Man: No Way Home writer and director Jon Watts will be writing, directing, and producing a thriller starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, according to The Hollywood Reporter. According to THR, close to a dozen studios including Apple, Netflix, Lionsgate, Amazon, Universal, and Sony, amongst others are all fighting over the film. While Watts will write, direct, and produce the project, it looks as though … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man’ Director Jon Watts Sets Brad Pitt, George Clooney as Leads for New Thriller!!

‘The Tender Bar’: First Look Image Teases George Clooney’s Next Directorial!! Check It Out!!

There are actors who become directors. And there are directors who become actors. And then, there are actors who become directors and direct other actors who are also directors. That’s what’s going on with The Tender Bar, the new film by George Clooney starring Ben Affleck, which tells the story of a caring uncle who watches his fatherless nephew try to find father figures among … Continue reading ‘The Tender Bar’: First Look Image Teases George Clooney’s Next Directorial!! Check It Out!!

Kaitlyn Dever Joins ‘Ticket to Paradise’ and ‘No One Will Save You’!!

Kaitlyn Dever, who is one of the industry’s most talented rising stars, has signed on to a pair of new projects — Universal‘s Ticket to Paradise, in which she’ll the daughter of George Clooney and Julia Roberts, and the hot spec script No One Will Save You, which is set up at 20th Century Studios. Ol Parker (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) is directing Ticket … Continue reading Kaitlyn Dever Joins ‘Ticket to Paradise’ and ‘No One Will Save You’!!

‘Ticket to Paradise’: George Clooney, Julia Roberts Reuniting for Rom Com!!

Some movies need to examine the darkest of human impulses, to shatter the cinematic form, to leave you reeling in their wake. But some movies… just need to be nice. Deadline reports that mega movie stars George Clooney and Julia Roberts are reuniting for Ticket to Paradise, an absolutely nice-sounding romantic comedy that will play — and I mean this with sincere respect — perfectly to all Moms across this great … Continue reading ‘Ticket to Paradise’: George Clooney, Julia Roberts Reuniting for Rom Com!!

‘Tender Bar’: Lily Rabe Joins Ben Affleck in the George Clooney Directorial!!

Lily Rabe, the Tony-nominated actress who has carved a name for herself with American Horror Story, has been cast as the female lead in The Tender Bar, the drama that George Clooney is directing for Amazon Studios. Ben Affleck and Tye Sheridan are starring in the adaptation of the memoir by J.R. Moehringer that recounted the writer’s adolescent years growing up on Long Island in search … Continue reading ‘Tender Bar’: Lily Rabe Joins Ben Affleck in the George Clooney Directorial!!

‘The Tender Bar’: Tye Sheridan in Talks to Join George Clooney’s Directorial!!

Ready Player One star Tye Sheridan is in talks to play the young lead opposite Ben Affleck in George Clooney‘s coming-of-age film The Tender Bar, Collider has exclusively learned. Set up at Amazon Studios, the film is based on J.R. Moehringer‘s bestselling memoir, which recollected the time he spent searching for unlikely father figures among the patrons at his uncle’s bar in Long Island. Sheridan is … Continue reading ‘The Tender Bar’: Tye Sheridan in Talks to Join George Clooney’s Directorial!!

‘Buck Rogers’: George Clooney to Produce, Star in Legendary’s TV Reboot!!

After heading to the stars in Solaris, Gravity, and his recently-directed The Midnight Sky, George Clooney has booked himself another one-way ticket to outer space. The Wrap reports that Clooney will produce a new TV series take on the long-running, influential serial character Buck Rogers — and what’s more, he’s gonna star in it, too. For those unfamiliar, Buck Rogers was originally created introduced in the 1928 pulp novella Armageddon 2419 A.D. by author Philip Francis … Continue reading ‘Buck Rogers’: George Clooney to Produce, Star in Legendary’s TV Reboot!!

The Midnight Sky (2020) Review!!

Synopsis – This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine, a lonely scientist in the Arctic, as he races to stop Sully and her fellow astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe. My Take – Being a fan, it surely came as good news when Oscar-winning on-screen charmer George Clooney announced his return to a feature film role after four years (his last role being in … Continue reading The Midnight Sky (2020) Review!!

‘The Tender Bar’: Ben Affleck to Star in George Clooney’s Next Movie!!

Ben Affleck is in negotiations to star in George Clooney‘s next film The Tender Bar, according to Deadline. Set up at Amazon Studios, the film is based on J.R. Moehringer‘s bestselling memoir, which recollected the time he spent searching for unlikely father figures among the patrons at his uncle’s bar in Long Island. It’s unclear whether Clooney plans to act in the film himself, but he has starred in every … Continue reading ‘The Tender Bar’: Ben Affleck to Star in George Clooney’s Next Movie!!

‘The Flash’: George Clooney is Certain his Batman Won’t Return in DCEU Movie!!

We’re apparently going to see multiple versions of Batman appearing in The Flash, but don’t expect George Clooney‘s Bruce Wayne from Batman and Robin to be among them. Fans of the caped crusader were ecstatic when it was first reported that Batman and Batman Returns star Michael Keaton was in talks to reprise the role for the DCEU movie. Fan excitement only grew when it … Continue reading ‘The Flash’: George Clooney is Certain his Batman Won’t Return in DCEU Movie!!

‘The Midnight Sky’: Netflix Reveals Full Trailer of the George Clooney Directorial!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine, a lonely scientist in the Arctic, as he races to stop Sully and her fellow astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe. Directed – George Clooney Starring – Felicity Jones, George Clooney, Sophie Rundle Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Midnight Sky’: Netflix Reveals Full Trailer of the George Clooney Directorial!! Check It Out!!

‘The Midnight Sky’: Netflix Reveals First Teaser!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine, a lonely scientist in the Arctic, as he races to stop Sully and her fellow astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe. Directed – George Clooney Starring – Felicity Jones, George Clooney, Sophie Rundle Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Midnight Sky’: Netflix Reveals First Teaser!! Check It Out!!

‘Calico Joe’: George Clooney Directing John Grisham Adaptation!!

Stop me if you heard this one: George Clooney, Jon Grisham, and Bob Dylan get together and say, “Let’s make a movie!” No, this isn’t the set-up of a joke. Instead, it’s news about a new movie. George Clooney is considering directing Calico Joe, a film adapted from the John Grisham novel of the same name. And Bob Dylan’s Grey Water Park Productions is set to … Continue reading ‘Calico Joe’: George Clooney Directing John Grisham Adaptation!!

‘The Midnight Sky’: First Images Reveal George Clooney’s Upcoming Netflix Movie!! Check It Out!!

It’s been four years since George Clooney had a leading role in a movie (remember Money Monster?). He’s kept busy directing the misguided Suburbicon and directing/taking a supporting role in Hulu’s adaptation of Catch-22, but now he’s directing and stepping back out in front of the camera for the sci-fi drama The Midnight Sky, which will arrive on Netflix in December. Vanity Fair reports that … Continue reading ‘The Midnight Sky’: First Images Reveal George Clooney’s Upcoming Netflix Movie!! Check It Out!!

‘Grizzly 2’: George Clooney, Laura Dern Starring Lost 1983 Movie Is Finally Coming Out!!

George Clooney, Laura Dern, and Charlie Sheen teamed up to make a killer bear movie in 1983, and that movie has been lost to the sands of time until now. Grizzly 2, the sequel to the 1976 Jaws ripoff about a gigantic murderous bear ambushing nude women and bearded naturalists alike, will finally be available on streaming and in select drive-in theaters this fall. As … Continue reading ‘Grizzly 2’: George Clooney, Laura Dern Starring Lost 1983 Movie Is Finally Coming Out!!

Paul Thomas Anderson’s Next to Star Bradley Cooper!!

Bradley Cooper is in talks to star in Paul Thomas Anderson‘s next movie, which recently moved from Focus Features to MGM, which has become rejuvenated under the leadership of Michael De Luca. The untitled coming-of-age drama finds Anderson returning to the San Fernando Valley of the 1970s — the same setting as the first half of Boogie Nights. The director’s next two films, Magnolia and … Continue reading Paul Thomas Anderson’s Next to Star Bradley Cooper!!

‘The Tender Bar’: George Clooney to Direct Amazon’s Coming-of-Age Film!!

Two-time Oscar winner George Clooney is in negotiations to direct and produce the coming-of-age film The Tender Bar for Amazon Studios. The film is based on the bestselling 2005 memoir by J.R. Moehringer, about a boy growing up in Long Island who seeks out unlikely father figures among the patrons at his uncle’s bar. It’s unclear whether Clooney plans to act in the film himself, … Continue reading ‘The Tender Bar’: George Clooney to Direct Amazon’s Coming-of-Age Film!!

‘The Midnight Sky’: George Clooney’s Netflix Movie Set for 2020 Release!!

It’s officially official: George Clooney has a new film coming out this year. Netflix took to Twitter to announce that filming has wrapped on Clooney’s latest directorial effort The Midnight Sky, which is an adaptation of the Lily Brooks-Dalton novel Good Morning, Midnight. Clooney produced, directed, and stars in the film as Augustine, a lonely scientist stationed in the Arctic who races to stop a … Continue reading ‘The Midnight Sky’: George Clooney’s Netflix Movie Set for 2020 Release!!

‘Good Morning, Midnight’: Felicity Jones cast in George Clooney’s Next Directorial!!!

After setting himself in to star in and direct an adaptation of Lily Brooks-Dalton’s 2017 sci-fi novel Good Morning, Midnight, George Clooney has just made his first casting decision for the Netflix film with Deadline reporting that Felicity Jones (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) has signed on to the sci-fi film. Good Morning, Midnightfollows two characters in a post-apocalyptic world: an aging astronomer named Augustine … Continue reading ‘Good Morning, Midnight’: Felicity Jones cast in George Clooney’s Next Directorial!!!

‘Good Morning, Midnight’: George Clooney to Direct, Star in Netflix Sci-Fi Adaptation!!!

Noted handsome quinquagenarian George Clooney has set his next directing project with an adaptation at Netflix of the 2017 sci-fi novel Good Morning, Midnight by debut author Lily Brooks-Dalton. Clooney will also star in the project, which has a script by The Revenant and Overlord co-writer Mark L. Smith. Anonymous Content and Syndicate Entertainment will produce alongside Clooney and Smokehouse Pictures’ Grant Heslov. “Grant and I couldn’t be more … Continue reading ‘Good Morning, Midnight’: George Clooney to Direct, Star in Netflix Sci-Fi Adaptation!!!

‘Catch-22’: New Trailer Shows Hulu and George Clooney’s Take on the Satirical Classic!! Check It Out!!

Hulu has released a new trailer for its limited series Catch-22, executive produced and directed by George Clooney. It’s an adaptation of Joseph Heller’s classic satirical novel, which most of us had to read in high school. I remember loving it at the time, but not remembering much about it now — helpfully (or far too obviously) Hulu makes sure the catch is explained immediately … Continue reading ‘Catch-22’: New Trailer Shows Hulu and George Clooney’s Take on the Satirical Classic!! Check It Out!!

‘Catch-22’: First Trailer Reveals George Clooney’s Hulu Limited Series!! Check It Out!!

Hulu has released the first Catch-22 trailer for the upcoming limited series adaptation of Joseph Heller’s seminal novel. The six-episode series hails from director and executive producer George Clooney, who also has a supporting role in the cast (he originally took a lead role, but recast himself with Kyle Chandler so he had more time to focus on directing the episodes). Girls alum Christopher Abbott … Continue reading ‘Catch-22’: First Trailer Reveals George Clooney’s Hulu Limited Series!! Check It Out!!

‘Catch-22′: First Images Reveal George Clooney’s Hulu Series!! Check It Out!!

Hulu has released the first set of images for its adaptation of Joseph Heller‘s excellent satirical novel, Catch-22. The 6-episode limited series will be directed by George Clooney, Grant Heslov, and Ellen Kuras (each doing 2 episodes), all of whom are also producing. Luke Davies and David Michôd are co-writers and executive producers. It’s been a long time since I read Catch-22, which is typically required … Continue reading ‘Catch-22′: First Images Reveal George Clooney’s Hulu Series!! Check It Out!!

YouTube Lands George Clooney Produced Dark Comedy Series Starring Kirsten Dunst!!!

Kirsten Dunst will star in an original dark comedy for YouTube, “On Becoming a God in Central Florida,” that will be executive produced by George Clooney’s Smokehouse Productions. The series, written by co-creators Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky, will premiere in 2019 on YouTube Premium (the rebranded name from YouTube Red). YouTube ordered 10 episodes. The project was initially in development at AMC. Dunst, who … Continue reading YouTube Lands George Clooney Produced Dark Comedy Series Starring Kirsten Dunst!!!

Ocean’s Eight (2018) Review!!!!

Synopsis – Debbie Ocean gathers an all-female crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City’s yearly Met Gala. My Take – For some reason people always tend to root for criminals, especially when they are pulling off a heist, regardless of whether it turns out to be successful or not. I guess it’s just the sheer notion of watching a group of people … Continue reading Ocean’s Eight (2018) Review!!!!

‘Echo’: George Clooney in Early Talks to Direct the Sci-Fi Thriller!!!

It appears that George Clooney is zeroing in on his next directorial project. Per Deadline, the filmmaker is in early talks to direct a sci-fi thriller called Echo for 20th Century Fox and Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps Entertainment. The original script by Christopher MacBride centers on a drone specialist who has a psychological crisis when he begins to suspect his lover is not who she … Continue reading ‘Echo’: George Clooney in Early Talks to Direct the Sci-Fi Thriller!!!

‘Ocean’s 8’: 12 New High-Resolution Images Reveal the Excellent Ensemble!!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. has released a slew of new high-resolution images from Ocean’s 8, the upcoming heist film from director Gary Ross (The Hunger Games). The movie is a spinoff of sorts from Steven Soderbergh’s own Ocean’s trilogy, and Soderbergh and Ross hatched the idea for this new movie together, which focuses on the sister of George Clooney’s Danny Ocean, played by Sandra Bullock. Fresh out … Continue reading ‘Ocean’s 8’: 12 New High-Resolution Images Reveal the Excellent Ensemble!!! Check It Out!!

‘Ocean’s 8’: New Character Posters Reveal The Exciting Cast!! Check It Out!!!

A new series of character posters for Ocean’s 8, the upcoming heist comedy movie starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling, Awkwafina, Richard Armitage, and James Corden have been revealed: Plot synopsis: “Danny Ocean’s estranged sister Debbie attempts to pull off the heist of the century at New York City’s star-studded annual Met Gala. Her first stop … Continue reading ‘Ocean’s 8’: New Character Posters Reveal The Exciting Cast!! Check It Out!!!

Hugh Laurie Joins George Clooney’s ‘Catch-22’ Hulu Limited Series!!!

Hugh Laurie, coming off a two-season starring turn on Hulu’s Chance, is reuniting with the streaming platform for a co-starring role in Catch-22, Hulu’s high-profile limited series co-starring and directed by George Clooney. Written by Luke Davies and David Michôd based on the seminal Joseph Heller novel, Catch-22 hails from Anonymous Content and Paramount Television.  Set in Italy during World War II, Catch-22 is the story of the incomparable, artful dodger Yossarian (Christopher Abbott), … Continue reading Hugh Laurie Joins George Clooney’s ‘Catch-22’ Hulu Limited Series!!!

George Clooney’s ‘Catch-22’ TV Series Lands at Hulu!!!

We first heard back in November that George Clooney would be returning to television to direct and star in a Catch-22 series, based on Joseph Heller‘s seminal novel. But at that time, the 6-episode adaptation didn’t yet have a network attached. Today, Hulu has announced that it has nabbed the series, continuing to build up their library of original series. In addition to Clooney, the series … Continue reading George Clooney’s ‘Catch-22’ TV Series Lands at Hulu!!!

George Clooney Developing Watergate Series at Netflix!!!

Netflix keeps spending money. Looking at a list of upcoming original TV series and original movies, ignoring future pick-ups from festivals like Sundance and Cannes, is genuinely daunting, ranging from a Boss Baby animated series to The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, a Western anthology overseen by the Coen brothers. On the movie side of things, they have Duncan Jones‘ long-delayed Mute coming out next year, … Continue reading George Clooney Developing Watergate Series at Netflix!!!

George Clooney Headed Back to TV for Limited ‘Catch-22’ Adaptation!!!

George Clooney taking his talents back to the small screen for the first time in decades. The Oscar-winner is set to direct and star in a limited series adaptation of Joseph Heller‘s classic novel Catch-22. The actor and filmmaker launched his career on TV back in the late 80s and early 90s and went on to an Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated turn on E.R., but … Continue reading George Clooney Headed Back to TV for Limited ‘Catch-22’ Adaptation!!!

The ‘Ocean’s 8’ Cast Takes the Subway in First Official Image!!! Check It Out!!

Although the film is still 18 months away, Warner Bros. has released the first Ocean’s 8 image online. Sandra Bullock plays Danny Ocean’s sister, and with the help of her right-hand woman (Cate Blanchett), she brings together a group of thieves to steal a necklace from the Met Ball in order to frame a villainous gallery owner (Damian Lewis). The cast also includes Sarah Paulson, … Continue reading The ‘Ocean’s 8’ Cast Takes the Subway in First Official Image!!! Check It Out!!

‘Ocean’s 8′: Damian Lewis to Play Villain Opposite Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett!!

The female-led Ocean’s 11 spinoff Ocean’s 8 has finally lined up a villain with the James Bond fan casting favorite Damian Lewis. The actor has been spotted on the Manhattan sets of the film (along with some stunning costume work for the female band of thieves) and Variety has confirmed Lewis will take on the role as the film’s central antagonist who comes up against Sandra Bullock and her … Continue reading ‘Ocean’s 8′: Damian Lewis to Play Villain Opposite Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett!!

Matt Damon Says He May Have a Cameo in ‘Ocean’s 8’!!

The female-centric Ocean’s 11 spinoff Ocean’s 8 came together extremely fast. The film was barely even a prospect and then, before we knew it, an all-star cast had been assembled and production was underway in New York with Cate Blanchett rocking a series of incredible outfits. The film is directed by Hunger Games and Pleasantville filmmaker Gary Ross, who is a close friend of Steven … Continue reading Matt Damon Says He May Have a Cameo in ‘Ocean’s 8’!!

‘Making a Murderer’ Team Set to Tackle ‘America’s Most Admired Lawbreaker’!!

Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, the duo behind Netflix’s Making a Murderer, were enjoying quite a lot of healthy publicity up until a month or so ago. The documentary series put an unexpected emphasis on the case of Steven Avery, who had been imprisoned for 18 years for sexual assault and attempted murder, and became a surprisingly prominent subject on several social media platforms. There … Continue reading ‘Making a Murderer’ Team Set to Tackle ‘America’s Most Admired Lawbreaker’!!

Money Monster (2016) Review!!

Synopsis – Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes over their studio. My Take – A common theme in Hollywood financial thrillers is that Wall Street is corrupt. In recent times, we have seen a couple of pretty informative films (Inside Job, The Big Short and to some extent Wolf of Wall Street), which … Continue reading Money Monster (2016) Review!!

Jennifer Lawrence May Reteam with ‘Hunger Games’ Director for ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Spinoff!!

In an age where old-fashioned movie stars are harder and harder to come by, Jennifer Lawrence is about as close to the tippy-top of the A-list as you can get right now. Which is why it makes total sense that The Hunger Games director Gary Ross would turn to her to lead his upcoming reboot of the Ocean’s Eleven franchise. After all, both the 1960 … Continue reading Jennifer Lawrence May Reteam with ‘Hunger Games’ Director for ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Spinoff!!

First Posters for ‘Passengers’, ‘The Magnificent 7’, ‘The Girl on the Train’, ‘Snowden’, ‘Patriots Day’, and More unveil at Cinema Con!!

With CinemaCon starting tomorrow in Las Vegas, I arrived earlier today to take pictures of the new posters on display. For those who don’t know, CinemaCon is a convention where theater owners get a look at what the studios have to offer for the rest of the year, and where vendors can show new products for theaters to buy. It’s basically Comic-Con for theater owners.  … Continue reading First Posters for ‘Passengers’, ‘The Magnificent 7’, ‘The Girl on the Train’, ‘Snowden’, ‘Patriots Day’, and More unveil at Cinema Con!!

Check out the dramatic trailer of the thriller ‘Money Monster’ starring George Clooney & Julia Roberts!!

Synopsis – In the taut and tense thriller Money Monster, Lee Gates (George Clooney) is a bombastic TV personality whose popular financial network show has made him the money wiz of Wall Street. But after he hawks a high tech stock that mysteriously crashes, an irate investor (Jack O’Connell) takes Gates, his crew, and his ace producer Patty Fenn (Julia Roberts) hostage live on air. … Continue reading Check out the dramatic trailer of the thriller ‘Money Monster’ starring George Clooney & Julia Roberts!!

Sandra Bullock to lead an all star female cast in an Ocean’s trilogy follow up!!

Who would have thought that Ocean’s Eleven would turn into a franchise? An updated version of the 1960 film of the same title, it was by no means ever a small movie, with names like George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts in the lead roles, all directed by Steven Soderbergh, who was just coming off winning an Academy Award for Traffic. But … Continue reading Sandra Bullock to lead an all star female cast in an Ocean’s trilogy follow up!!

Check out the Hits & Misses of Summer 2015!!

The summer box office will go down as the second-biggest in history, but the wealth wasn’t evenly distributed. Instead, the results revealed a profound case of corporate income inequality. Two studios, Universal and Disney, gobbled up most of the profits after fielding massive hits like “Jurassic World” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” Together, their films made up seven of the 10 top-grossing domestic releases this … Continue reading Check out the Hits & Misses of Summer 2015!!