Netflix has acquired “Ball and Chain,” a superhero film starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. Oscar nominee Emily V. Gordon (“The Big Sick”) is writing the script, adapted from the 1990s comic of the same name by Scott Lobdell. 18 more words
via Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Superhero Movie ‘Ball and Chain’ Lands at Netflix — Variety
The CW has announced that it plans on airing its next DC Comics crossover in the first or second quarter of 2021. The announcement was made by CW chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz on Thursday. 24 more words
via Superman and Batwoman Likely to Team Up in the CW’s 2021 DC Comics Crossover — Variety
The official film rules for this year’s SAG Awards won’t be announced until next month, but an email sent to studios on Thursday morning says the organization will be following the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ temporary eligibility change for the Oscars. 14 more words
via SAG Awards Will Now Consider Films That Didn’t Premiere in Theaters (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
George Miller is planning to expand the “Mad Max” universe with a prequel movie based on Charlize Theron’s Imperator Furiosa from 2015’s “Fury Road.” In an interview with The New York Times, the director said the film is an origin story and he’s searching for an actress in her 20s to take over the role.…
via Next ‘Mad Max’ Movie Will Be Imperator Furiosa Prequel Without Charlize Theron — Variety
“The Blacklist” cast and crew were four days into shooting Episode 19 of Season 7 when coronavirus brought their New York set to a grinding halt. 35 more words
via How ‘The Blacklist’ Pulled Off its Live Action-Comic Book Animation Hybrid Finale — Variety
In the history of civilization, no one has ever been consoled by the thought “Other people have had it worse than you.” In 2020, the pandemic has been devastating, with deaths, illness, unemployment and economic turmoil. 22 more words
via 75 Years Ago, Variety Covered Another Devasting Event: World War II — Variety
Amazon Prime Video has snagged what had been one of the most anticipated theatrical movies of India’s summer release calendar – Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Abundantia Entertainment’s U.K. 32 more words
via Amazon Scoops Six Films For Direct to Streaming Release in India — Variety
British movie theater chain Showcase Cinemas U.K., owned by the Redstone family’s National Amusements, has confirmed it intends to reopen cinemas on July 4. Showcase has also set out the precautionary measures it will put in place to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. 15 more words
via National Amusements’ British Movie Theater Chain Showcase Aim to Reopen on July 4 — Variety
The mainland Chinese government has unveiled two additional support measures for the film industry, which has suffered the impact of the coronavirus outbreak for nearly four months. 31 more words
via China Offers Tax Support to Film Businesses Hit By Coronavirus — Variety
What brings people to the movie theater? Movie trailers! And, that’s why I composed a list of all the best movie trailers. I’m taking a different approach for making this list. The first part will include all the trailers I loved. And, the second part will be my top five of the best movie trailers […]
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