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‘The Revenant’ Officially Returning to Theaters to Celebrate 10th Anniversary!!

11 years after it first hit theaters, Tom Hardy’s Oscar-winning Western masterpiece is finally coming back to theaters. 20th Century has announced that The Revenant, also starring Leonardo DiCaprio, will return to theaters from February 26 to March 1 to celebrate the film’s 10th anniversary, which passed last year. The only caveat is that The Revenant will only play on select IMAX screens, which will … Continue reading ‘The Revenant’ Officially Returning to Theaters to Celebrate 10th Anniversary!!

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Tom Cruise to Star in Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Next!!

Tom Cruise recently signed a lucrative deal with Warner Bros. to develop a range of new films. It appears that the iconic actor has now found the first project in that pact, as Cruise is set to star in a new film from acclaimed director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, according to Deadline. While most details of the film haven’t been revealed, Cruise is clearly looking to … Continue reading Tom Cruise to Star in Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Next!!

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‘Limbo’: Alejandro González Iñárritu Starts Filming His First Feature Since ‘The Revenant’!!

It’s a little surprising that Alejandro González Iñárritu racked up two Oscars for Best Director in the previous decade (in back-to-back years no less for Birdman then The Revenant) but has since gone somewhat quiet. Now he has re-emereged with his latest project, Limbo. Indiewire reports that cameras are now rolling on the film in Mexico City. Iñárritu also wrote the film, which explores “the … Continue reading ‘Limbo’: Alejandro González Iñárritu Starts Filming His First Feature Since ‘The Revenant’!!

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Sony and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Set First-Look Deal!!

Leonardo DiCaprio‘s Appian Way Productions — the film and television production company co-run by Jennifer Davisson — has inked a multiyear first-look film deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The companies are already in development on two projects, though no details were given. DiCaprio recently worked with the studio on Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. “I first met the supernova talented Leonardo DiCaprio over 24 … Continue reading Sony and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Set First-Look Deal!!

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Alejandro G. Iñárritu Was Preparing His Next Movie Before Shutdown!!

Recent reports suggest that before the coronavirus shut down most film productions, director Alejandro González Iñárritu was gearing up for his first feature in five years. Better yet, he was doing so beside cinematographer Bradford Young, known for Selma, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Arrival, the latter of which earned Young an Oscar nomination. The report comes courtesy of Mexican newspaper El Universal (via … Continue reading Alejandro G. Iñárritu Was Preparing His Next Movie Before Shutdown!!

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‘Shackleton’: New Biopic Has Tom Hardy Playing the Famous Polar Explorer!!

Tom Hardy will soon return to the big screen as Eddie Brock in a sequel to his 2018 hit Venom, but he’s also planning to head south in a new survival thriller. Hardy will star in a biopic of Ernest Shackleton, the legendary polar explorer who, after a disastrous crash in the Antarctic, led his expedition on a months-long journey to safety. Shackleton has been … Continue reading ‘Shackleton’: New Biopic Has Tom Hardy Playing the Famous Polar Explorer!!

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Radio Silence, Lord and Miller Team Up For Bear-Themed Horror Comedy!!

In what sounds like a match made in heaven, fanboy heroes Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) are teaming up with Ready or Not filmmakers Radio Silence on a bear-driven horror comedy that one trade describes as a cross between Good Boys and The Revenant, Collider has confirmed. Universal has bought an untitled spec from Jimmy Warden that Lord and Miller will … Continue reading Radio Silence, Lord and Miller Team Up For Bear-Themed Horror Comedy!!

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‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’: Quentin Tarantino Film Nears $200M at the Global BO!!!

Quentin Tarantino‘s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is headed for a fairy tale ending at the worldwide box office. The movie — affirming the filmmaker’s enduring popularity, as well as the star power of Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt — will likely end up being the second-biggest movie of Tarantino‘s career behind Django Unchained at the worldwide box office, not adjusted for inflation. There’s … Continue reading ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’: Quentin Tarantino Film Nears $200M at the Global BO!!!

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Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Star Trek’ Movie Lands ‘The Revenant’ Screenwriter!!!

This is all happening so fast. In a year full of things that were difficult to believe, news of a Quentin Tarantino Star Trek movie has got to be one of the biggest headtrips of all. The project surfaced earlier this month when reports hit that Tarantino shared a Star Trek pitch with J.J. Abrams, who loved it and took it to the higher-ups at Paramount, where … Continue reading Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Star Trek’ Movie Lands ‘The Revenant’ Screenwriter!!!

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Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Emmanuel Lubezki Are Making a VR Movie about Immigration!!

What do you do after becoming the first filmmaker to win back-to-back Best Director Oscars in 65 years? You make a virtual reality movie, of course. In yet another example of the growing VR market, it was announced today that Birdman and The Revenant director Alejandro G. Iñárritu is beginning work on an experimental short virtual reality film to be produced and financed by Legendary Entertainment. Iñárritu will be working with … Continue reading Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Emmanuel Lubezki Are Making a VR Movie about Immigration!!

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Check out the Complete list of the 2016 MTV Movie Awards Winners!!

The 2016 MTV Movie Awards taped Saturday night on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, Calif., ahead of the Sunday night television broadcast, which airs 8 p.m. on MTV. Hosted by Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, the 25th annual show handed out big honors to Will Smith with the Generation Award and Melissa McCarthy for the Comedic Genius Award. Ryan Reynolds won a golden popcorn … Continue reading Check out the Complete list of the 2016 MTV Movie Awards Winners!!

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Check out the full list of the 2016 MTV Movie Awards nominations!!

The force was strong with “Star Wars” as the sci-fi epic dominated the 2016 MTV Movie Awards nominations on Tuesday morning, which were announced via Snapchat Discover. “The Force Awakens” led the way with 11 nods, followed by another box office smash, “Deadpool,” which scored eight noms. “Avengers: Age of Ultron” was in third with six nominations. All three films are up for the night’s … Continue reading Check out the full list of the 2016 MTV Movie Awards nominations!!

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‘Allegiant’ Opens Short of $30M, ‘Zootopia’ Tops $200M and ‘Bronze’ Bombs at the BO!!

It’s another #1 finish for Disney‘s Zootopia as the animated hit crossed $200 million this weekend, topping all newcomers. Coming in second was The Divergent Series: Allegiant, with an opening that was down over 44% from its predecessor, and in third was Sony‘s latest faith-based feature, Miracles from Heaven, which over-performed the studio’s conservative expectations. In all, the top twelve was down just a hair … Continue reading ‘Allegiant’ Opens Short of $30M, ‘Zootopia’ Tops $200M and ‘Bronze’ Bombs at the BO!!

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Zootopia sets records while London Has Fallen opens modestly at the BO!!

Though not nearly as remarkable as one month ago, when Deadpool set new highs for February and R-rated releases, Zootopia does have some box office records to collect. Disney’s new animated feature easily took first place this weekend with an estimated $73.7 million debut. As we told you yesterday, that represents the best start ever for an animated movie in March. It’s also one of … Continue reading Zootopia sets records while London Has Fallen opens modestly at the BO!!

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Check out the list of 2016 Academy Award winners!!

The 2016 Oscars are in the books and there were more surprises than usual! There was a period where Mad Max: Fury Road appeared to have immense momentum. We kept hearing Junkie XL‘s score greeting technical winners to receive their golden statues, one after another after another—until it had six Oscars. Then the evening—which lasted more than 3 and a half hours (five if you … Continue reading Check out the list of 2016 Academy Award winners!!

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Gods of Egypt flops while Eddie the Eagle and Triple 9 open low at the BO!!

The first big-budget box office bomb of 2016 has arrived in the form of Lionsgate’s sword-and-sandals would-be tentpole, Gods of Egypt, which opened to an estimated a paltry $14 million domestically with the hefty price tag of a $140 million budget. The mythological fantasy epic led by Gerard Butler and Nikolaj Coster Waldau, which debuted to resounding negative reviews, also failed to resonate with audiences … Continue reading Gods of Egypt flops while Eddie the Eagle and Triple 9 open low at the BO!!

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Deadpool continues dream run, while new releases have modest openings at the BO!!

Deadpool passed $200 million in domestic grosses on Saturday, its ninth day in theaters. Clearly a number of films have made it to that mark in less time (18 to be exact), though the list of films that Deadpool has now surpassed by day nine remains impressive, including Avatar and Iron Man 2. Last weekend’s three-day actual for Deadpool was a bit lower than estimated … Continue reading Deadpool continues dream run, while new releases have modest openings at the BO!!

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Deadpool opens big with $135M, while Zoolander 2 flops at the BO!!!

Wow. Just… wow. When covering the box office you get used to a certain level of hyperbole, but I am here to tell you that the hype is all real when it comes to Deadpool. According to studio estimates, the Tim Miller-directed pic has earned an incredible $135 million for the three-day weekend and is headed above $160 million for the four-day holiday frame. That … Continue reading Deadpool opens big with $135M, while Zoolander 2 flops at the BO!!!

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‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Tops Super Bowl Weekend; ‘Hail, Caesar!’ Leads Newcomers while Zombies fall flat at the BO!!

It’s Super Bowl Sunday, which means a lot of Americans will not be hitting the multiplex. Conventional wisdom says that the box office suffers when up against the most popular sporting event of the year and, in 2016, conventional wisdom seems to be winning. As expected, Kung Fu Panda 3 came out on top, claiming an estimated $21 million and its second consecutive box office … Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Tops Super Bowl Weekend; ‘Hail, Caesar!’ Leads Newcomers while Zombies fall flat at the BO!!

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Paramount Lands ‘Conquest’ with Leonardo DiCaprio and ‘The Revenant’ Writer!!!

With the box office success of The Revenant, to say nothing of it’s triumphs at the Golden Globes and its not-half-bad odds at the Oscars in a few weeks, it’s not surprising all the studios are going after the next project by Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark L. Smith, the man who penned The Revenant. Deadline is now reporting Paramount came out on top last night … Continue reading Paramount Lands ‘Conquest’ with Leonardo DiCaprio and ‘The Revenant’ Writer!!!

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Kung Fu Panda 3 opens well as hold over titles stay strong at the BO!!

In a surprise to no one, Dreamworks’ Kung Fu Panda 3 was the number one film in North America this weekend: becoming the first animated film to rule the box office since Hotel Transylvania 2 back in September. The threequel earned an estimated $41 million from 3,955 locations, which was right in line with industry projections. The film’s weekend gross makes it the biggest debut … Continue reading Kung Fu Panda 3 opens well as hold over titles stay strong at the BO!!

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Check out the list of winners from last night’s 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards!!

Hope springs eternal, right? Or does it? The Academy Awards seem pretty pre-ordained right now, and the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards are a very strong augur on how things will go down the night of Oscars. But, holding out for some hope, instead of “The Big Short,” which is now the frontrunner to win Best Picture, “Spotlight” took the well-deserved Best Ensemble Award. Is it … Continue reading Check out the list of winners from last night’s 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards!!

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The Revenant continues to stay at the top as new comers make modest openings at the BO!!

It was a hard weekend at the box office, with almost all major titles coming in on the low end of expectations. As we told you yesterday, the depressed box office is being blamed, in part, on a major snow storm that hit the East Coast on Saturday – shuttering theaters from Virginia to New York City. But two-thirds of the country still had a … Continue reading The Revenant continues to stay at the top as new comers make modest openings at the BO!!

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Ride Along 2 and The Revenant dethrone Star Wars to claim top spot at the BO!!

This will likely be the last time our box office coverage will lead with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Come to think of it, it’s also one of the only times we’ve led with the number three film. But hey, breaking domestic records comes with its own protocol. In its fifth weekend in theaters, The Force Awakens earned an estimated $34 million. That ranks among … Continue reading Ride Along 2 and The Revenant dethrone Star Wars to claim top spot at the BO!!

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‘The Revenant’ leads Oscar Nominations with 12, followed by ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (10) and ‘The Martian’ (7)!! Check out the full list!!

After months of anticipation, the nominations for the 88th Academy Awards were announced in a live news conference from Beverly Hills early Thursday morning. Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs was joined by actor John Krasinski and directors Guillermo del Toro and Ang Lee to announce the Oscar nominations in all 24 categories. The 88th Academy Awards will take place on Feb. 28 at the Dolby … Continue reading ‘The Revenant’ leads Oscar Nominations with 12, followed by ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (10) and ‘The Martian’ (7)!! Check out the full list!!

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The Revenant and The Martian win big at the 73rd Golden Globes!! Check out the full list of winners!!

Ricky Gervais was as sharp-tongued a host as ever and the guests included the cream of the world’s film and TV for the first awards show of the season. We followed every moment live The 73rd Golden Globes saw top awards for The Revenant, including best motion picture: drama and best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio, and The Martian, which won best comedy, and netted an … Continue reading The Revenant and The Martian win big at the 73rd Golden Globes!! Check out the full list of winners!!

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The Revenant and The Forest open well, while Star Wars opens big in China!!

The Revenant exploded this weekend as audiences showed up in droves to see Leonardo DiCaprio brave the elements in his quest for revenge. The strong Oscar contender expanded into 3,375 theaters and amassed an impressive $38 million taking second only to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which not only finished #1 domestically but started its China release strong. Meanwhile The Forest continues to prove there’s … Continue reading The Revenant and The Forest open well, while Star Wars opens big in China!!

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The Revenant (2016) Review!!!

Synopsis – A frontiersman named Hugh Glass on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s is on a quest for survival after being brutally mauled by a bear. My Take – I could not ask for a better way of beginning 2016 that is for sure. For those of you looking for an action movie, move along. This is another artsy movie from Alejandro Gonzalez-Innaritu, … Continue reading The Revenant (2016) Review!!!

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Star Wars continues to break records, while Daddy’s Home, Joy open well, Concussion fair & Point Break remake bombs @the BO!!

With the largest second weekend of all-time, Star Wars: The Force Awakens has now grossed more than $544 million domestically and another $546 million internationally, totaling over $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales in just twelve days. Along with five other new wide releases, it also sits atop the second largest weekend of all-time with the top twelve films grossing over $285 million as Daddy’s … Continue reading Star Wars continues to break records, while Daddy’s Home, Joy open well, Concussion fair & Point Break remake bombs @the BO!!

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Tom Hardy & Leonardo DiCaprio are awesome in the trailer of ‘The Revenant’!! From the director of ‘Birdman’

Synopsis – The frontiersman, Hugh Glass, who in the 1820s set out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling. Director – Alejandro González Iñárritu Starring – Tom Hardy, Leonardo DiCaprio, Domhnall Gleeson Check out the trailer: Continue reading Tom Hardy & Leonardo DiCaprio are awesome in the trailer of ‘The Revenant’!! From the director of ‘Birdman’

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Check out the First Look @ Alejandro González Iñárritu’s next THE REVENANT (starring Leonardo DiCaprio!)!!

THE REVENANT Genre: Action-Adventure Release: January 7 , 2016 ( Tentative) Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu Cast: Tom Hardy, Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Poulter Synopsis – Deep in the uncharted American wilderness, trapper Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is severely injured and left for dead by a traitorous member of his team, John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy).  With sheer will as his only weapon, Glass must navigate a hostile … Continue reading Check out the First Look @ Alejandro González Iñárritu’s next THE REVENANT (starring Leonardo DiCaprio!)!!

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