Universal Pictures has created quite the buzz with their two-part film adaptation of Wicked, set to be released in 2024 and 2025. Initially, Wicked Part One was slated to premiere on Christmas Day in 2024. However, the release date was later changed to November 22, 2024, just before Thanksgiving. This shift in dates was to
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The recent success of the film “It Ends With Us,” based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover, has been overshadowed by rumors of a feud between the film’s star and producer, Blake Lively, and its director and co-financer, Justin Baldoni. Despite the movie overperforming at the box office with a $50 million opening weekend,
J.C. Chandor, known for directing films such as Margin Call, A Most Violent Year, and Triple Frontier, is making waves in the cinematic world once again. After the success of his work on the Spider-Man spinoff Kraven the Hunter, Chandor has signed on to direct a new untitled contemporary drama for Sony Pictures. This latest
Anne Chaisson, who has served as the executive director of Hamptons Film Festival organization HamptonsFilm, will be stepping down from her position following this year’s fall festival. Chaisson first became involved with HamptonsFilm as a producer of films showcased during the festival. Over time, she co-founded and co-chaired the organization’s advisory board before taking on
The period vaguely known as the Dog Days of summer, spanning from mid-July to mid-August, has proven to be an unexpected breeding ground for Best Picture nominees in recent years. While one might assume that Academy voters would be basking in the sun or enjoying tropical beverages during this time, the reality is quite different.
Neon’s Alpine-set horror film, Cuckoo, is making waves at the box office with a $3+ million opening. While it may not reach the same heights as Longlegs’ debut with $22 million, the film is holding its own. Starring Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens, Cuckoo has opened in 1,503 theaters and secured the 9th spot at
As Moana franchise star Auli’i Cravalho hinted at D23, it seems that the story of Moana is far from over with the upcoming sequel, Moana 2. While details about a potential third installment were not explicitly revealed, the success of original animated films in the current market makes the idea of Moana 3 a real
Exciting news for Avatar fans as Disneyland prepares to bring the cinematic world of Pandora to California. At D23’s Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro revealed that a new attraction inspired by the Avatar franchise is in the works for Disneyland. While Disney World’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida already has its
Donald Trump’s rally in Montana stirred up a significant social media reaction when Celine Dion’s iconic song, ‘My Heart Will Go On’, was played just before the presidential candidate made his appearance. The choice of a song famously associated with the sinking ship in Titanic raised eyebrows among observers, with many taking to social media
As the journey to the 97th annual Academy Awards begins, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has kickstarted the race by releasing the first batch of titles to its members. This move signals the start of what is sure to be an exciting and competitive awards season leading up to the ceremony on