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‘Ocean’s 11’: ‘Twisters’ Director in Talks to Helm New Prequel Feature!!

Warner Bros. is gearing up for another high-stakes job — and they’ve found the man to pull it off. Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind Minari and the recent box office hit Twisters, is in talks to direct the upcoming Ocean’s 11 prequel, according to a report by Deadline. Produced by LuckyChap and based on a script by Carrie Solomon, the new film is … Continue reading ‘Ocean’s 11’: ‘Twisters’ Director in Talks to Helm New Prequel Feature!!

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Steven Yeun and ‘Minari’ Director Are Working on a New Romance!!

Steven Yeun is reportedly reteaming with Minari director Lee Isaac Chung for a new romance movie. According to Indiewire, Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI author David Grann is writing a “small love story” for Lee Isaac Chung to direct. It will star Yeun, who played the lead role in Minari, and be produced by Parasite director … Continue reading Steven Yeun and ‘Minari’ Director Are Working on a New Romance!!

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A24 Reportedly Looking to Distribute ‘Action and Big IP Projects’!!

A24 is reportedly searching for more “action and big IP projects” to distribute. According to a recent article published by The Wrap, A24 — the film and television production and distribution company largely known for putting out smaller-budget, character-focused projects — is beginning to search for more commercial movies and shows to distribute. A top agent familiar with the company told The Wrap that the … Continue reading A24 Reportedly Looking to Distribute ‘Action and Big IP Projects’!!

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‘Nomadland’ Wins Best Picture at the Oscar 2021!! Check Out the Full Winners List!!

David Fincher‘s Mank received more Oscar nominations than any other movie but Chloé Zhao‘s Nomadland won the Best Picture prize on Sunday night, with Zhao winning Best Director as well. There were major surprises in the lead acting races, where The Father star Anthony Hopkins upset the late Chadwick Boseman, while Hopkins‘ fellow past winner Frances McDormand won her third acting Oscar for Nomadland, holding off Viola Davis … Continue reading ‘Nomadland’ Wins Best Picture at the Oscar 2021!! Check Out the Full Winners List!!

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‘2021 SAG Awards’: Check Out the Full List of Winners!!

This year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards are officially behind us, and the list of winners was full of delightful predictability but also a few welcome surprises. Something you can usually rely on is the fact that those nominees who end up taking home a SAG Award are typically the favorites to win the Academy Award as well, so if you’ve got an Oscars pool going this … Continue reading ‘2021 SAG Awards’: Check Out the Full List of Winners!!

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‘Nobody’ Opens Strong at #1 Position with $6.7M at the BO!!

Universal’s action genre-defying feature Nobody starring Bob Odenkirk took the top box office spot with $6.7M in a theatrical marketplace which is in the throes of trying to come back. The good news is that Los Angeles is maintaining its stamina as the No. 1 box office market, with currently $1.1M in its second weekend back, +5% from the same Friday and Saturday period last … Continue reading ‘Nobody’ Opens Strong at #1 Position with $6.7M at the BO!!

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As Theaters Roar Back to Life ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Stays at #1 With $5.2M at the BO!!

Disney‘s fantasy-adventure Raya and the Last Dragon stayed atop the chart in hits third outing, falling a mere 5 percent to $5.2 million as L.A. theaters roared back to life over the weekend in a needed boost for Hollywood and ravaged theater owners. Raya‘s domestic total is now at $23.4 million for a global total of $71.2 million. The Disney title was hardly the only … Continue reading As Theaters Roar Back to Life ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Stays at #1 With $5.2M at the BO!!

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‘Oscar Nominations 2021’ Revealed!!! Check Out the Full List!!

The Oscar nominations are here! The 93rd Academy Awards will look unlike any ceremony in history for a few reasons, but early Monday morning business proceeded as usual with a diverse crop of nominees. For the first time ever, the Academy waived the requirement that a film had to have a limited theatrical release in order to qualify for the Oscars. This waiver was a result … Continue reading ‘Oscar Nominations 2021’ Revealed!!! Check Out the Full List!!

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‘Nomadland,’ ‘The Crown’ Lead Critics Choice Awards 2021!! Check Out the Full List!!

The Critics Choice Awards 2021 winners list is here and, as you might suspect, there are some current awards season favorites who scooped up plenty of wins. Nomadland was a a major presence in the Movies section of the Critics Choice Awards. Director Chloé Zhao picked up wins for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, while the film itself won Best Picture and Best Cinematography. As for the Television … Continue reading ‘Nomadland,’ ‘The Crown’ Lead Critics Choice Awards 2021!! Check Out the Full List!!

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2021 Golden Globes Winners Revealed!! Check Out the Full List!!!

Another exciting year at the Golden Globes has come and gone. Arriving just ahead of the Oscars and a few months after the Emmys, the 2021 awards season rolled on despite a two-month delay for the Golden Globes due to concerns over the coronavirus. This year’s ceremony was hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, who returned for the fourth time to oversee one of the liveliest shows of the season. The … Continue reading 2021 Golden Globes Winners Revealed!! Check Out the Full List!!!

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2021 Golden Globes Nominations Revealed!! Check Out the Full List!!!

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is at it again. The 2021 Golden Globes nominations were announced today, kicking off what’s sure to be one of the oddest awards seasons in recent memory. Indeed, due to the pandemic, the number of films eligible plummeted, but the awards season deadline was also extended through the end of February – meaning movies destined to win these awards will … Continue reading 2021 Golden Globes Nominations Revealed!! Check Out the Full List!!!

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‘Da 5 Bloods’ Named as Best Picture by National Board of Review!!

The National Board of Review announced their annual list of winners on Tuesday, and Spike Lee‘s Da 5 Bloods won three top awards, including Best Film. To be honest, I’m a bit surprised, for as much as I liked Da 5 Bloods, I thought the film fell apart in its third act. Then again, I thought the same about Parasite, and that went on to … Continue reading ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Named as Best Picture by National Board of Review!!

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‘Minari’: Steven Yeun Starrer Eying Oscar Run With Limited Theatrical Release!!

It’s probably no surprise to hear that Minari is generating serious Oscar buzz. The drama directed by Lee Isaac Chung and starring The Walking Dead veteran Steven Yeun is one of the best-reviewed films of the year (it’s currently sitting at 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and holding since its debut at Sundance this past January). As reported by Variety, the film is finally getting … Continue reading ‘Minari’: Steven Yeun Starrer Eying Oscar Run With Limited Theatrical Release!!

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‘Your Name’: Lee Isaac Chung to Direct Remake from Producer J.J. Abrams!!

Lee Isaac Chung, whose upcoming film Minari earned rave reviews at Sundance, has been tapped to rewrite and direct the English-language remake of Your Name for Paramount, Toho and J.J. Abrams‘ company Bad Robot. Abrams will produce along with Genki Kawamura, who produced the original film, while Lindsey Weber will serve as an executive producer on the project. Eric Heisserer (Arrival) and Emily V. Gordon (The Big Sick) penned earlier … Continue reading ‘Your Name’: Lee Isaac Chung to Direct Remake from Producer J.J. Abrams!!

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Warner Bros. Signs First-Look Deal with Brad Pitt’s Plan B!!

Brad Pitt is one of the most famous men in the world, and as of this year, an Oscar-winning actor, but the thing that has set him apart in recent years has been the exceptional taste he has shown as a producer via his company Plan B Entertainment. Run by his partners Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, Plan B has produced three Best Picture winners … Continue reading Warner Bros. Signs First-Look Deal with Brad Pitt’s Plan B!!

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‘Minari’: Steven Yeun to Star in Korean Immigrant Drama for A24!!

Rising star Steven Yeun has signed on to play the lead in A24’s Korean immigrant drama Minari, which will also mark his debut as an executive producer. Isaac Chung will direct from his own screenplay, which is inspired by his upbringing as the son of Korean immigrants in rural Arkansas. Set in the ’80s, Minari will find Yeun playing a man who uproots his family … Continue reading ‘Minari’: Steven Yeun to Star in Korean Immigrant Drama for A24!!

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