‘Shut In’: Jason Bateman to Direct Thriller for New Line!!

Jason Bateman is in negotiations to direct the New Line thriller Shut In from first-time scribe Melanie Toast, Collider has learned. The contained story, which has drawn comparisons to Panic Room, follows a single mother who is held captive by her violent ex. Her two small children are left alone in a dangerous situation, and she must do everything to protect them and survive. Dan … Continue reading ‘Shut In’: Jason Bateman to Direct Thriller for New Line!!

Luc Besson’s ‘Lucy 2’ is Still Happening, And It’s Thanks to ‘Valerian’!!!

Lucy was the film that helped launch star Scarlett Johansson into the coveted “bankable movie star” category, proving that the prestige actress-turned-Avenger could carry a successful blockbuster movie. Why that hasn’t translated into a Black Widow movie yet, we’ll never know, but it has translated into a sequel for the commercially successful 2014 sci-fi film. Director Luc Besson is currently working on a script for … Continue reading Luc Besson’s ‘Lucy 2’ is Still Happening, And It’s Thanks to ‘Valerian’!!!

EuropaCorp Deputy CEO Ousted After ‘Valerian’ Failure!!

The epic box office failure of Valerian claimed its highest profile casualty as EuropaCorp deputy CEO Edouard de Vesinne was ousted by the board of directors, effective immediately. In a statement released late Monday night, the company said de Vesinne had been “terminated” by the board, citing his activities with his independent production company Incognita. “The EuropaCorp Board of Directors considered that the production activities (television and … Continue reading EuropaCorp Deputy CEO Ousted After ‘Valerian’ Failure!!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Tops Weekend With $75M While Fellow New Releases Struggle At The BO!!

The weekend didn’t quite turn out as Mojo had forecast as the top twelve grossed a combined $149.4 million compared to Mojo‘s forecast, which foresaw the top twelve grossing over $180 million. Part of the blame lay on an over-estimation of the weekend’s top new release, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which did deliver a solid #1 opening, but couldn’t match Mojo‘s lofty expectations. To that … Continue reading ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Tops Weekend With $75M While Fellow New Releases Struggle At The BO!!

Shut In (2016) Review!!!

Synopsis – A heart-pounding thriller about a widowed child psychologist who lives in an isolated existence in rural New England. Caught in a deadly winter storm, she must find a way to rescue a young boy before he disappears forever. My Take – In a time when small studios are irking to bring out more quality films, EuropaCorp seems to have decided that will continue releasing bad … Continue reading Shut In (2016) Review!!!

‘Doctor Strange’ Repeats Top Position as ‘Arrival’ Debuts with $24M At The BO!!

Disney continued its record-breaking year this weekend as 2016 became the studio’s best year at the domestic box office ever. Contributing to that success, of course, is the studio’s latest Marvel Studios release, Doctor Strange, which led the weekend box office for the second week in a row, contributing to a weekend in which the top twelve was up 56% compared to the same weekend … Continue reading ‘Doctor Strange’ Repeats Top Position as ‘Arrival’ Debuts with $24M At The BO!!

Warner Bros. and DC Films Set Screenwriter for Harley Quinn/’Birds of Prey’ Spinoff Movie!!

Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn was unequivocally a stand out of Warner Bros. and DC Films’ divisive Suicide Squad, so it’s no surprise that the studios have made the character’s upcoming spinoff film a priority (not to mention Robbie’s healthy relationship with Warner Bros. and the fact that Harley Quinn is touted as the 4th most popular DC character). Today brings the news up-and-coming screenwriter Christina … Continue reading Warner Bros. and DC Films Set Screenwriter for Harley Quinn/’Birds of Prey’ Spinoff Movie!!

‘Doctor Strange’ Has $84.9 Million Opening, While ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ And ‘Trolls’ Open Strong At The BO!!

The domestic box office got a jolt in a very big way as Disney and Marvel‘s Doctor Strange led the weekend with an estimated $84.9 million followed by strong performances by both Fox and DreamWorks Animation‘s Trolls and Lionsgate‘s Hacksaw Ridge. Beyond just the wide releases, the continued expansion of A24‘s Moonlight also contributed to a top twelve that was up a whopping 133.6% compared to last weekend, generating over $182 million … Continue reading ‘Doctor Strange’ Has $84.9 Million Opening, While ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ And ‘Trolls’ Open Strong At The BO!!

First ‘Shut In’ Trailer: Ghost Jacob Tremblay Is Driving Naomi Watts Crazy!!! Check out the trailer!!

Synopsis – A heart-pounding thriller about a widowed child psychologist who lives in an isolated existence in rural New England. Caught in a deadly winter storm, she must find a way to rescue a young boy before he disappears forever. Directed – Farren Blackburn Starring – Charlie Heaton, Naomi Watts, Jacob Tremblay Check out the trailer: Continue reading First ‘Shut In’ Trailer: Ghost Jacob Tremblay Is Driving Naomi Watts Crazy!!! Check out the trailer!!