Denis Villeneuve is taking the reins of the next James Bond movie, a big move by Amazon MGM Studios. He will also be an executive producer, working alongside Tanya Lapointe. Amy Pascal and David Heyman are producing the film. Villeneuve has a deep connection to Bond, recalling his early movie memor
Aaron Sorkin is back with a fresh take on the Facebook story. This time, he's not just writing but also directing a follow-up to his Oscar-winning film, The Social Network. The new project, titled The Social Network Part II, is in the works at Sony Pictures. It's not a direct sequel but more of a co
Pixar, known for its blockbuster hits, faced a disappointing debut with "Elio. " The movie, about a boy who befriends aliens, managed to pull in only 29 million dollars worldwide. This is a significant drop from Pixar's usual standards. The film, which cost 150 million dollars to make, was expected
The weekend box office brought a mix of surprises and letdowns. Sony's "28 Years Later" kicked off with a strong start, raking in $14 million on Friday and preview screenings. This sequel, directed by Nia DaCosta, is subtitled "The Bone Temple" and stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fi
The Los Angeles City Council has extended its partnership with FilmLA for another five years. This decision came despite calls from advocacy groups for changes to the city's permitting process. The groups argue that the current system is too complex and costly, which has contributed to a decline in
The summer blockbuster was born out of chaos and uncertainty. A young director, Steven Spielberg, faced a monumental task. He had to turn a bestselling novel about a killer shark into a cinematic sensation. The project was plagued with issues from the start. The mechanical sharks kept breaking down,
The Juneteenth holiday weekend saw a flurry of activity in movie theaters. How to Train Your Dragon, a live-action remake of a popular animated film, took the lead with nearly $10 million in ticket sales. This film is expected to maintain its top spot despite the arrival of two highly anticipated mo
The 16th annual Governors Awards is set to shine a spotlight on four remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to the film industry. The event, scheduled for November 16 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, will honor actor and producer Tom Cruise, choreographer and a
A talented actor from Hawaii, David Hekili Kenui Bell, has sadly passed away. His sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, shared this sad news on Facebook. She described him as a kind, funny, and brilliant person. She did not share the cause of his death. David was a member of SAG-AFTRA. This is a big deal bec
The movie "How to Train Your Dragon" made a huge splash at the box office, raking in $83 million in its first weekend. This live-action remake of the beloved animated film exceeded expectations, which were set between $70 million and $80 million. The movie's success can be attributed to the exciteme
