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
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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
After a series of developments and setbacks, the adaptation of Erik Larson’s bestselling non-fiction classic, “The Devil in the White City,” for the screen has been a long and arduous journey. The project has faced numerous challenges since Leonardo DiCaprio acquired the film rights to the book in 2010. With Martin Scorsese attached to direct
Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a significant non-cash impairment charge of $9.1 billion in its networks division. This decision was made to adjust the book value of its linear television business, acknowledging the challenges posed by uncertain advertising revenues and sports rights renewals. The merging of Discovery and Warner Media two and a half years