Warner Bros. Franchise Rom-Com Crazy Rich Asians Delivers Major Box Office Win Warner Bros. has just celebrated another strong weekend at the North American box office as Crazy Rich Asians continued its impressive run, bringing the studio-driven romantic comedy total to approximately $117 million domestically to date. The PG-13 film, directed by Jon M. Chu … Read more

Adam McKay spent many years as an underestimated figure in Hollywood. His mid-budget comedies consistently performed well at the box office, yet media attention often focused on the stars — notably Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly — rather than the director behind the camera. Critics have long treated mainstream comedy with a certain bias, … Read more

Crazy Rich Asians (2018) stars Awkwafina and Michelle Yeoh are reportedly in talks to reunite as the leads of a new inter-dimensional action film from the directing duo known as The Daniels, the filmmakers behind the 2016 indie breakout Swiss Army Man. Awkwafina (left) and Michelle Yeoh (right) in Crazy Rich Asians (2018). Directors Dan … Read more

J.J. Abrams Adds Matt Smith and Dominic Monaghan to Star Wars Episode IX Cast Director and producer J.J. Abrams has expanded the ensemble for the final installment of the current Star Wars trilogy by adding two notable British actors: Matt Smith, known for his work on television dramas, and Dominic Monaghan, widely recognized from the … Read more

“There was an idea to bring together a group of remarkable people to see if we could become something more. So when they needed us, we could fight the battles that they never could.” For the past decade, Marvel Studios has set the standard for superhero cinema, building the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with 20 … Read more

For almost a century we have hidden behind sofas, peeked over popcorn boxes and delighted in scaring ourselves silly with horror films. We leave cinemas feeling frightened, disgusted and sometimes unsettled—but we keep coming back. Why does this happen? A horror film functions much like a rollercoaster. Long stretches of tension build slowly as we … Read more

BAFTA Considers Earlier 2020 Date After Oscars Shift A spokesperson for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has told The Hollywood Reporter that the BAFTA Film Awards will likely be moved forward for the 2020 ceremony. The statement comes after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the Oscars … Read more

Academy Announces New Popular Film Category and Telecast Changes The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, which recently re-elected John Bailey as president, has announced a series of changes to the Oscars telecast and awards lineup. Most notably, the Academy will introduce a new category recognizing achievement in popular film, beginning with the 91st … Read more

Over the past century, filmmaking has been on an extraordinary journey. Early short films from the 1910s launched an industry that gradually gave birth to distinct genres: comedy, drama, documentary, romance and more. The 1970s saw a surge in horror, the 1980s favoured action, and as special effects and technology advanced, science fiction, adventure and … Read more

Ben Affleck to Direct, Matt Damon to Star in Film About McDonald’s Monopoly Scam According to industry reports, Ben Affleck is attached to direct and Matt Damon is set to star in a new feature from Fox, based on the true story of an ex-police officer who reportedly rigged the McDonald’s Monopoly promotional game. The … Read more