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Paul Thomas Anderson’s Next Moves From Focus to MGM!!

Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest feature, an untitled coming-of-age drama set in the San Fernando Valley in the 1970s, is getting a new home. MGM is in talks to pick up the project from Focus Features, the company that backed his last film, the Oscar-nominated drama, Phantom Thread, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. Focus landed the project in December 2019 with the hopes of shooting it … Continue reading Paul Thomas Anderson’s Next Moves From Focus to MGM!!

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Paul Thomas Anderson’s Next Returns to 1970s San Fernando Valley!!

Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson has been keeping fairly quiet since the release of his 2017 film Phantom Thread, but now it looks like he’s gearing up for his next project. THR reports that the Boogie Nights helmer will return to the 1970s for his untitled feature, which “will be centered on a high school student who is also a successful child actor.” THR adds that … Continue reading Paul Thomas Anderson’s Next Returns to 1970s San Fernando Valley!!

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Josh McLaughlin Exits Focus Features to Become Studio-Based Producer!!!

Focus Features’ president of production Josh McLaughlin has exited his post to become a producer, Collider has exclusively learned, and sources say he’s getting a first-look production deal with the studio. I’m told that there are no immediate plans to replace McLaughlin, and that Focus president Robert Walak will continue to oversee both production and acquisitions for the studio. McLaughlin was named president of production in … Continue reading Josh McLaughlin Exits Focus Features to Become Studio-Based Producer!!!

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Oscars 2018: ‘The Shape of Water’ Wins Best Picture!!! Check Out The Full List!!

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have just wrapped and The Shape of Water took home Best Picture. The film also led on total wins for the night, picking up four Oscars including Best Director for Guillermo Del Toro, Best Score, and Best Production design. It was followed closely by Dunkirk, which earned three Oscars including Best Editing, Best  Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing. As … Continue reading Oscars 2018: ‘The Shape of Water’ Wins Best Picture!!! Check Out The Full List!!

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Box Office

‘Jumanji’ Takes Back #1 Spot as ‘Winchester’ Opens at #3 at the BO!!!

Super Bowl weekend 2017 is looking mostly as expected with Sony‘s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle returning to the weekend top spot after a one week hiatus with a domestic cume topping $350 million and a worldwide total over $855 million. Meanwhile, the weekend’s lone new wide release, the gothic thriller Winchester, delivered on expectations with a third place finish while several Oscar contenders continued … Continue reading ‘Jumanji’ Takes Back #1 Spot as ‘Winchester’ Opens at #3 at the BO!!!

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Drama, Movie Review, Romance

Phantom Thread (2018) Review!!!!

Synopsis – Set in 1950’s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. My Take – Despite its limited marketing, this film has been in news since its inception, that too not just because the film marks the reunion of Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson, star and director … Continue reading Phantom Thread (2018) Review!!!!

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Box Office

‘Maze Runner’ Dethrones ‘Jumanji’ From #1, as ‘Showman’ Continues Strong at the BO!!!

Despite a 25% decline compared to the opening for its predecessor, Fox‘s Maze Runner: The Death Cure still managed a #1 finish at the weekend box office. Meanwhile, Entertainment Studios saw Hostiles deliver a solid performance as it expanded nationwide, Sony‘s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and The Greatest Showman continue to hold strong, The Shape of Water expands with strong numbers on the heels … Continue reading ‘Maze Runner’ Dethrones ‘Jumanji’ From #1, as ‘Showman’ Continues Strong at the BO!!!

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Oscars 2018: ‘The Shape of Water’ Dominates with 13 Nominations!! Check Out the Full List!!

The Oscar nominations are here! At long last, the list of nominees for the 90th annual Academy Awards have been unveiled. The Shape of Water leads the pack with 13 nominations overall, including Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay, Actress, Supporting Actor, and Supporting Actor. Guillermo del Toro‘s fairy tale is pretty far ahead, as Three Billboards outside Ebbing Missouri comes closest with 9 nominations, while Dunkirk scored 7 nominations including a first-ever … Continue reading Oscars 2018: ‘The Shape of Water’ Dominates with 13 Nominations!! Check Out the Full List!!

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Box Office

‘Jumanji’ Repeats #1 Again as ’12 Strong’ and ‘Den of Thieves’ Open Strong at the BO!!!

The weekend’s new releases all outperformed expectations with both 12 Strong and Den of Thieves placing in the top three. However, neither was able to topple Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, which topped the weekend box office for the third straight weekend and in the process passed Skyfall to become Sony‘s fifth-highest grossing film ever. Sony‘s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle delivered a chart-topping $20 … Continue reading ‘Jumanji’ Repeats #1 Again as ’12 Strong’ and ‘Den of Thieves’ Open Strong at the BO!!!

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‘Jumanji’ Stays #1 as ‘The Post’ and ‘The Commuter’ Open Strong at the BO!!!

For a second weekend in a row Sony‘s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle takes the weekend’s top spot, this time holding off three new wide releases over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend as well as Fox‘s nationwide expansion of Steven Spielberg‘s The Post, which finished in the runner-up position. As for the weekend’s three brand new releases, Lionsgate‘s The Commuter managed to exceed … Continue reading ‘Jumanji’ Stays #1 as ‘The Post’ and ‘The Commuter’ Open Strong at the BO!!!

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‘Jumanji’ Tops Weekend as ‘Insidious 4’ Scares Up a Strong Debut at the BO!!!

Heading into the weekend Sony‘s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle ranked #7 on the list of movies that had never reached #1 at the weekend box office. After Friday’s estimates the film ranked fourth on the list, but as of today it no longer occupies a position after a stellar third weekend saw the action comedy lead the way at the weekend box office while … Continue reading ‘Jumanji’ Tops Weekend as ‘Insidious 4’ Scares Up a Strong Debut at the BO!!!

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‘Darkest Hour,’ ‘The Post’ Conquer Year-End Holidays Awards BO!!!

Filmmaker Joe Wright‘s Darkest Hour — starring Gary Oldman as the iconic Winston Churchill — is showing notable strength at the U.S. box office, beating out several major studio offerings during the Christmas-New Year corridor. The Focus Features title is the latest awards contender to succeed despite the overall strain facing the indie marketplace, which is essentially flat year-over-year. Fall releases Lady Bird ($31.9 million), … Continue reading ‘Darkest Hour,’ ‘The Post’ Conquer Year-End Holidays Awards BO!!!

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‘The Shape of Water’, ‘The Post’, & ‘Three Billboards’ Lead 2018 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

Nominations for the 75th Golden Globe Awards have been announced, and in keeping with this year’s incredibly fluid race, the love was spread to a variety of films and performers. The Shape of Water came away with the most nominations with seven in total, including Best Picture, Director, Actress, Supporting Actress, and Supporting Actor. But it was followed close behind by Steven Spielberg‘s timely The Post and the … Continue reading ‘The Shape of Water’, ‘The Post’, & ‘Three Billboards’ Lead 2018 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

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National Board of Review Names ‘The Post’ Best Film of the Year; ‘Logan’ Cracks Top 10!!!

The National Board of Review has announced honorees for its 2017 awards. Steven Spielberg‘s The Post, which is receiving mostly positive notices from critics, took top honors with Best Film, while the organization’s full Top 10 is filled out by a pretty diverse group that includes Lady Bird, Dunkirk, Baby Driver, and Logan. Of course the glaring inclusion here is Alexander Payne‘s Downsizing, which received some scathing reviews and is something of a misfire … Continue reading National Board of Review Names ‘The Post’ Best Film of the Year; ‘Logan’ Cracks Top 10!!!

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First ‘Phantom Thread’ Trailer Reveals Paul Thomas Anderson’s High Fashion Drama!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Set in the fashion world of 1950s London, a dress-maker is commissioned to design for members of high society and the royal family Directed – Paul Thomas Anderson Starring – Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, Camilla Rutherford Check out the trailer: Continue reading First ‘Phantom Thread’ Trailer Reveals Paul Thomas Anderson’s High Fashion Drama!! Check It Out!!

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Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson’s New Movie Gets Official Title!!!

It’s official, the next (and possibly final) feature film collaboration between Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day-Lewis has one badass name. Set in high ranks of fashion, the drama is now officially titled Phantom Thread. If you’re looking for big news, that might be a little bit of a let down since that title has been floating around since June, but I’m freakin relieved. That’s … Continue reading Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson’s New Movie Gets Official Title!!!

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Three-time Academy Award-winning star Daniel Day-Lewis Retires from Acting!!

This a sad day for film fans. Daniel Day-Lewis has announced his retirement from acting. The three-time Academy Award-winning star of modern classics like There Will Be Blood, Lincoln, and Gangs of New York will bow out of filmmaking after the release of Paul Thomas Anderson‘s Phantom Thread, which arrives in theaters December 25. Here’s the official statement from Leslee Dart, a spokeswoman for the … Continue reading Three-time Academy Award-winning star Daniel Day-Lewis Retires from Acting!!

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