‘CODA’ Wins Best Picture at Oscars 2022!! Check Out the Full List of Winners!!

While plenty of attendees quietly shared their frustration about the 94th Academy Awards cutting the live presentation of eight categories, there were a lot of wins to celebrate tonight. With Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes as the award show’s hosts, there were plenty of laughs (and a few huh moments as well). The Academy Awards kept us entertained with musical performances by four … Continue reading ‘CODA’ Wins Best Picture at Oscars 2022!! Check Out the Full List of Winners!!

Check Out the Full List of Winners from the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards!!

Last Sunday, the winners of the 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced in a ceremony at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The event aired on TNT and TBS, and, in case you missed it, you can stream it on HBO Max right now. As the SAG is centered on performances only, there are no “Best Film” or “Best Screenplay” categories which we are … Continue reading Check Out the Full List of Winners from the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards!!

‘Death On The Nile’ Drowns Competition With a Quiet $12.8M at the BO!!

Two major studios this weekend took a bold swing and decided to go after the challenged older female demo over Valentine’s Day weekend in a continued pandemic. While the results were in line with projections, they wouldn’t be anything to brag about in a pre-pandemic marketplace. There’s also an argument that the Super Bowl today slows Sunday business. However, both these titles were aimed at … Continue reading ‘Death On The Nile’ Drowns Competition With a Quiet $12.8M at the BO!!

‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg’s Remake Set for March 2nd Disney+ Release!!

Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated musical remake, West Side Story, is officially getting a streaming release. The film will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on March 2 in most countries, with the remake premiering in Taiwan on March 9, and on March 30 in Japan. Spielberg‘s take on the 1957 musical, featuring a book by Arthur Laurents and music by Leonard Bernstein and the late genius Stephen Sondheim, … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg’s Remake Set for March 2nd Disney+ Release!!

Oscar Nominations 2022′ Revealed!!! Check Out the Full List!!

In another sign that things are starting to get back to normal, or at least settle into a new normal, the Oscar nominations are here! The 94th Academy Awards will hopefully look a bit different than last year’s ceremony. But one thing is for sure, the nominees will get us talking for the next few weeks as we theorize about who will win the big … Continue reading Oscar Nominations 2022′ Revealed!!! Check Out the Full List!!

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Stays on Top with $11 Million at the BO!!

Despite movie theaters in the Northeast being closed due to Winter Storm Kenan, Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home is coming in above the studio’s estimates yesterday morning with $11M in its seventh weekend. How is that? Essentially, the Jon Watts directed MCU title is seeing 24% of its business from the West with 23% from the Southeast and 15% from South Central outside the snow zone. Interestingly … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Stays on Top with $11 Million at the BO!!

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Reclaims Top Spot from ‘SCREAM’ with $14.1 Million at the BO!!

Some studio distribution bosses used to say that moviegoing is a 52-week business. Well, that’s not the philosophy this weekend, and it’s even grimmer next weekend, as most majors figured in the wake of MLK weekend, and a traditional box office dead zone like January with omicron flying around, that it’s not worth the P&A spend to release any movies. Back in the good ole … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Reclaims Top Spot from ‘SCREAM’ with $14.1 Million at the BO!!

‘Scream’ Dethrones ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ with Strong $36M 4-Day Debut at the BO!!

We can complain about omicron. But I wouldn’t necessarily complain that the variant is spoiling the top films at the box office, as Paramount/Spyglass Media/Project X’s Scream had a robust first day of $13.3M (including $3.5M Thursday previews), and it eased accordingly on Saturday, just like horror movies do, with $10.1M, on its way to a $31.5M 3-day and $36M 4-day at 3,664 theaters. “This opening … Continue reading ‘Scream’ Dethrones ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ with Strong $36M 4-Day Debut at the BO!!

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Continues to Break Records While ‘The 355’ Flops at the BO!!

Despite Omicron sending many back to the comfort of their households for January, people are still going to the movies. Specifically, Sony/Marvel’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, which is snatching a fourth weekend of $33M at 4,012 locations, a -41% ease from weekend 3. Proof that Spidey is immune to Omicron: He’s coming in higher than the $30M everyone was expecting yesterday. His fourth session take here … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Continues to Break Records While ‘The 355’ Flops at the BO!!

West Side Story (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. My Take – It is an inevitable reality that at some point ever classic film would have been remade or rebooted, no matter if the demand ever arises. And since we know that this … Continue reading West Side Story (2021) Review!!

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Becomes 10th Highest-Grosser of All Time at the Domestic BO!!

Comscore has estimated the 2021 domestic box office at $4.55B, which is +100% from last year’s $2.28 billion and off 60% from 2019’s $11.4 billion. While it would be impossible to think we’d come raging back to 2019 norms, it is arguable that the domestic box office recovery isn’t as robust as many expected. No 1 Exhibitor Boss Adam Aron of AMC forecasted 2021 ending … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Becomes 10th Highest-Grosser of All Time at the Domestic BO!!

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Continues Domination While ‘Matrix 4’ Struggles at the BO!!

For all the headlines about Omicron, in many ways the Christmas box office isn’t unlike others pre-pandemic, where one film is driving the majority of business. With the 3-day for all films estimated to ring up around $154M, Sony/Marvel’s Spider-Man: No Way Home is driving 53% of that figure. It has a 3-day of $81.5M, with only one other event film expected in the long run, … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Continues Domination While ‘Matrix 4’ Struggles at the BO!!

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Stomps With Mighty $253 Million Opening at the BO!!

It’s a number befitting of such an epic adventure of multiversal proportions: Spider-Man: No Way Home, the hotly-anticipated latest installment of Tom Holland‘s Spidey adventures, has debuted to an awe-inspiring $253 million, from 4,336 theaters across North America. That figures blows any other domestic open during the pandemic out of the water, the erstwhile greatest hit being Venom: Let There Be Carnage, which scored a … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Stomps With Mighty $253 Million Opening at the BO!!

‘West Side Story’ Opens to an Underwhelming $10 Million at the BO!!

The opening weekend of Disney/20th Century Studios/Amblin’s West Side Story, the first feature musical from Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg, isn’t anything to shout from the rooftops about. It had a $4.1M Friday, including previews, and a weekend that’s an estimated $10.2M. West Side Story is being released with a theatrical window, and its results are under that of another Broadway Hispanic and Latino feature musical released … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’ Opens to an Underwhelming $10 Million at the BO!!

‘West Side Story’: New Trailer Focuses on the Gang Wars!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Directed – Steven Spielberg Starring – Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: New Trailer Focuses on the Gang Wars!!! Check It Out!!

‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg’s New Adaptation Gets a New Sneak Peek!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Directed – Steven Spielberg Starring – Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg’s New Adaptation Gets a New Sneak Peek!! Check It Out!!

‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg’s New Adaptation Gets an Official Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Directed – Steven Spielberg Starring – Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg’s New Adaptation Gets an Official Trailer!! Check It Out!!

‘West Side Story’: New Teaser Further Teases Steven Spielberg’s Big-Screen Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Directed – Steven Spielberg Starring – Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: New Teaser Further Teases Steven Spielberg’s Big-Screen Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

‘West Side Story’: First Trailer Teases Steven Spielberg’s Big-Screen Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Directed – Steven Spielberg Starring – Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: First Trailer Teases Steven Spielberg’s Big-Screen Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

Steven Spielberg Set to Direct Own Childhood Inspired Coming-of-Age Movie!!

With his new take on West Side Story in the can awaiting release, Steven Spielberg is ready to get back behind the camera, and to that end, he’s set to co-write and direct a coming-of-age movie inspired by his own childhood in Arizona. Four-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams is in negotiations to play the mother of the young protagonist, who is not going to be … Continue reading Steven Spielberg Set to Direct Own Childhood Inspired Coming-of-Age Movie!!

‘Wicked’: Director Stephen Daldry Exits Movie Musical Adaption!!

Universal’s long-gestating adaptation of the hit musical Wicked has just lost its director, as Stephen Daldry has been forced to bow out due to complications stemming from the pandemic, Collider has confirmed. Deadline broke the news, reporting Daldry’s exit as amicable, and simply the end result of unfortunate circumstance. Apparently, he’d hoped to shoot the film in London, but due to a shortage of stage … Continue reading ‘Wicked’: Director Stephen Daldry Exits Movie Musical Adaption!!

Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Moves to December 2021!!

The constant churn of movie release dates continues. With no end to the coronavirus pandemic in sight until a vaccine can be safely administered worldwide, studios continue to shuffle and delay their major titles. This December was supposed to see the release of Steven Spielberg’s new adaptation of West Side Story, but now 20th Century Studios has announced that the film, which was previously dated … Continue reading Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Moves to December 2021!!

‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg’s Remake Gets New Images!! Check Them Out!!

One day there will come a time when we can all gather outside again in groups. And if you need help picturing what that might look like, look no further than these new West Side Story images. The pics have the cast out and about, dancing and leaping and clearly having a good time in the streets. And sure, these streets are clearly studio backlot streets, … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg’s Remake Gets New Images!! Check Them Out!!

‘Jungle Cruise’ and ‘Free Guy’ Also See Release Date Delay!!!

Even though Disney anticipates movie theaters reopening by late July, the studio has delayed two of its summer tentpoles — Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds, and Jungle Cruise starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. Free Guy has moved from July 3 to December 11, while Jungle Cruise has been delayed a full year, from July 24, 2020 to July 30, 2021. That’s a major shift … Continue reading ‘Jungle Cruise’ and ‘Free Guy’ Also See Release Date Delay!!!

Universal Delays ‘Minions’ and ‘Sing’ Sequel Release Dates!!

In case you haven’t noticed, Hollywood is punting on summer movie season, with Universal Pictures the latest studio to waive the white flag. Two days after Sony delayed Morbius and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Universal has delayed its summer tentpole Minions: The Rise of Gru. We already knew that the Minions sequel wouldn’t make its release date because Illumination Entertainment was forced to close its studio in … Continue reading Universal Delays ‘Minions’ and ‘Sing’ Sequel Release Dates!!

‘West Side Story’: New Images Preview Steven Spielberg‘s Adaption!! Check It Out!!

20th Century Studios has released brand new images from Steven Spielberg‘s upcoming West Side Story adaptation. This will be the second time the musical has made its way to movie theaters, with Ansel Elgort and newcomer Rachel Zegler in the lead roles as star-crossed New York City teens Tony and Maria. New images were shared by 20th Century Studios on Twitter in conjunction with an in-depth preview from Vanity Fair. The … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: New Images Preview Steven Spielberg‘s Adaption!! Check It Out!!

‘Indiana Jones 5′: James Mangold in Talks to Replace Steven Spielberg!!

James Mangold is in talks to direct Indiana Jones 5 for Disney and Lucasfilm, replacing Steven Spielberg behind the camera. Harrison Ford will be back to crack the whip one last time, though it’s unclear if this director switch will necessitate a delay for production, which had been slated to start this summer. Things are still early on that front, but given the circumstances, filming … Continue reading ‘Indiana Jones 5′: James Mangold in Talks to Replace Steven Spielberg!!

Major Film Studios Renew Deal with Kodak!!

Digital won’t be completely taking over the realm of moviemaking in the near future. Kodak announced on Wednesday that it has re-upped its deal with the five major film studios—Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Sony, and Warner Bros.—to commit to buying undisclosed amounts of celluloid film for the purpose of making movies. This guarantee that these studios will buy film from Kodak will keep the manufacturer in … Continue reading Major Film Studios Renew Deal with Kodak!!

‘Samaritan’: Sylvester Stallone MGM Thriller Gets December 2020 Release Date!!

2ND UPDATE: Sylvester Stallone’s MGM thriller Samaritan is heading to Dec. 11, 2020. I hear that the actual reason for the move was that the Stallone film needs more time to be completed. That’s one week after the first weekend in December which following Black Friday weekend is a no man’s zone for wide entries. Samaritan becomes the only wide entry as of right now on … Continue reading ‘Samaritan’: Sylvester Stallone MGM Thriller Gets December 2020 Release Date!!

Disney Reveals Release Schedule Through 2023!!

Walt Disney Studios just unveiled an updated release schedule that will take us well into 2023, in case you were somehow worried that the biggest entertainment entity in the universe was going to stop making movies. Most of the schedule consists of untitled projects linked to different branches of the studio, such as Pixar and Marvel. But the schedule also includes several upcoming 20th Century … Continue reading Disney Reveals Release Schedule Through 2023!!

‘West Side Story’ Wraps Filming!!!

20th Century Fox is marking the end of filming on Steven Spielberg‘s remake of West Side Story with a heartfelt Twitter post complete with photos and a letter from the director. Spielberg’s West Side Story brings to life the musical from Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents inspired by William Shakespeare‘s Romeo and Juliet. Transported to the mid-century Upper West Side, West Side Story follows star-crossed lovers Tony (Ansel Elgort) and Maria (newcomer Rachel Zegler) whose romance is … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’ Wraps Filming!!!

Disney+ Rebooting ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Night at the Museum,’ and Others!!!

During an earnings call with investors on Tuesday, Disney chief Robert Iger announced that the studio is developing reboots/re-imaginings of family-friendly hits such as Home Alone, Night at the Museum, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Cheaper by the Dozen for its forthcoming streaming service Disney+. Elsewhere, Iger said that Disney plans to continue Fox’s acclaimed Planet of the Apes franchise, and that Fox Searchlight will … Continue reading Disney+ Rebooting ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Night at the Museum,’ and Others!!!

‘West Side Story’: First Look Reveals Ariana DeBose as Anita!! Check It Out!!

20th Century Fox has shared the first image of Tony Award-nominated actress, dancer, and singer Ariana DeBose in the role of Anita in Steven Spielberg’s new adaptation of the musical West Side Story. The iconic filmmaker has been working on a new West Side Story for years now, and production is currently underway on what’s being described as a direct adaptation of the original 1957 … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: First Look Reveals Ariana DeBose as Anita!! Check It Out!!

‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg’s Adaption Gets a First Look Image!! Check It Out!!

Disney-Fox has released the first official image from Steven Spielberg’s next film, which is a new adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical West Side Story. Spielberg maintains the setting and basic setup of the story—star-crossed lovers in 1950s New York City, inspired by Romeo and Juliet—but additional twists and turns may abound. The film reunites Spielberg with his Lincoln screenwriter Tony Kushner, and puts Ansel … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg’s Adaption Gets a First Look Image!! Check It Out!!

‘Uncharted’ to Open Against Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’!!!

After years and years in development, the Uncharted movie finally has a release date, as Sony will release the video game adaptation starring Tom Holland on Dec. 18, 2020. That puts the action-adventure film on a collision course with Steven Spielberg‘s musical West Side Story starring Ansel Elgort, not to mention Paramount’s untitled Coming to America sequel starring Eddie Murphy. Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) … Continue reading ‘Uncharted’ to Open Against Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’!!!

Disney Shuffles More Release Dates Following Fox Acquisition!!!

We knew when Disney acquired 20th Century Fox that they’d likely be shuffling up their release date calendar, and today that announcement came. With Fox no longer its own standalone studio, Disney doesn’t want Fox’s films to infringe upon its box office prospects, and vice versa, so some changes were in order. Indeed, the changes were aplenty. The most notable shifts/announcements have to do with … Continue reading Disney Shuffles More Release Dates Following Fox Acquisition!!!

‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg Film Set for December 2020 Release!!

Steven Spielberg‘s new take on the classic musical West Side Story finally has a release date, as Disney announced it will release the film on Dec. 18, 2020 — when the studio has no plans to release a Star Wars or Avatar movie. Ansel Elgort and talented newcomer Rachel Zegler are set to star as Tony and Maria, the star-crossed couple at the center of … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg Film Set for December 2020 Release!!

Disney Cancels More FOX Movies!!

Late last week we learned that Disney had pulled the plug on Wes Ball‘s $170 million adaptation of Mouse Guard just weeks before it was slated to start production — a move that came on the heels of the studio’s decision to put Fox 2000’s Tom Hanks movie News of the World and an adaptation of Angie Thomas‘ bestseller On the Come Up into turnaround. And now, yet … Continue reading Disney Cancels More FOX Movies!!

‘West Side Story’: Corey Stoll and Brian D’Arcy James Join Spielberg’s Remake!!

With production on Steven Spielberg’s first ever fully fledged musical—a remake of West Side Story—set to get underway this summer, the iconic filmmaker is casting up. Ansel Elgort was the first set in the lead role of Tony, while Rachel Zegler subsequently landed the role of Maria. Now Deadline reports that House of Cards and The Strain veteran Corey Stoll will be playing Lieutenant Schrank, … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: Corey Stoll and Brian D’Arcy James Join Spielberg’s Remake!!

‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg Remake Casts Newcomer Rachel Zegler as Maria!!

Steven Spielberg wasn’t kidding around when he voiced his commitment to dig deep into the Puerto Rican and Latinx community to round out the cast of his West Side Story adaptation written by Tony Kushner. Deadline reports that 17-year-old New Jersey high school student Rachel Zegler will make her film debut in the musical as Maria across from Ansel Elgort‘s Tony. Joining Zegler in the project are … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg Remake Casts Newcomer Rachel Zegler as Maria!!

‘West Side Story’ Remake: Rita Moreno Returning to Play a New Character!!!

It was 57 years ago that Rita Moreno won an Oscar for her turn as Anita in the 1961 classic West Side Story, and now the EGOT winner has signed on to co-star in and executive produce Steven Spielberg‘s new film adaptation of the seminal Broadway musical. Ansel Elgort will star as Tony, while Moreno will play Valentina, a reconceived and expanded version of the … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’ Remake: Rita Moreno Returning to Play a New Character!!!

‘West Side Story’: Ansel Elgort Cast in the Steven Spielberg Film!!

All that gangly dancing around Atlanta in Baby Driver has paid off big-time for Ansel Elgort, who has been cast in Steven Spielberg‘s remake of the Stephen Sondheim musical, West Side Story. Variety reports that Elgort will take on the role of Tony, former member of the Jets who falls in love with Maria, younger sister of rival gang leader Bernardo. Much knife-fighting and pirouetting … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: Ansel Elgort Cast in the Steven Spielberg Film!!

‘Indiana Jones 5’ Release Has Been Delayed!!!

It was looking like Indiana Jones 5 would be Steven Spielberg’s next film, but now the director’s dance card has changed. We reported earlier that Jonathan Kasdan was replacing David Koepp to write the screenplay, and it looks like while those changes are happening, it’s going to take a little longer for Indiana Jones to return to theaters. According to Variety, “filming was supposed to … Continue reading ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Release Has Been Delayed!!!

Jake Gyllenhaal To Star in Leonard Bernstein Biopic Directed by Cary Fukunaga!!!!

True Detective helmer Cary Fukunaga and Oscar-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal are teaming for a new movie based on the life of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein. Gyllenhaal is set to produce and star in The American as Bernstein with Fukunaga producing and directing. The screenplay comes from Michael Mitnick (Vinyl) and is based on the biography Leonard Bernstein by Humphrey Burton. Here’s the official plot synopsis from the press release, “In five movements, … Continue reading Jake Gyllenhaal To Star in Leonard Bernstein Biopic Directed by Cary Fukunaga!!!!

Steven Spielberg Reveals ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Filming Start-Date and Location!!!

While Steven Spielberg called an audible in 2017 and put together, shot, and released The Post in what has to be some kind of record time, with Ready Player One hitting theaters this month the filmmaker is now turning to what’s next. It was announced in March 2016 that Spielberg and Harrison Ford were reuniting for Indiana Jones 5, which at the time had a July … Continue reading Steven Spielberg Reveals ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Filming Start-Date and Location!!!

Steven Spielberg May Move from ‘West Side Story’ to Leonard Bernstein Biopic!!!

Steven Spielberg’s next movie will be Indiana Jones 5, which is currently due out July 10, 2020. We previously reported that Spielberg would follow Indy with a remake of West Side Story and he was currently casting the lead roles. However, Variety now reports that Spielberg might be shuffling up his slate. He recently held a table read for an untitled biopic about famous composer … Continue reading Steven Spielberg May Move from ‘West Side Story’ to Leonard Bernstein Biopic!!!

Steven Spielberg Eyeing ‘Indiana Jones 5′, ‘West Side Story’ for His Next Movies!!!

Spielberg gonna Spielberg, y’all. With his Oscar-contender The Post now in theaters and making the awards circuit rounds, with the release of his tentpole sci-fi adventure Ready Player One just around the corner, Steven Spielberg is reportedly gearing up for his next two directing gigs because he is a film making force that cannot be contained. Deadline reports that Spielberg has a number of possible projects in the … Continue reading Steven Spielberg Eyeing ‘Indiana Jones 5′, ‘West Side Story’ for His Next Movies!!!