Month: May 2020

After a celebrated arc on Season 2 of “Star Trek: Discovery,” the U.S.S. Enterprise and its crew are getting a series of their own, titled “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.” … 676 more words via New Pike/Spock ‘Star Trek’ Series Could Be a Springboard for Heady, Roddenberry-Worthy Adventures — IndieWire

Much has been made in recent years of the need to support, uplift, and, for the love of God — finance —more women filmmakers, but how many lesbian films have shaken out from all that hand-wringing? 777 more words via ‘Dykes, Camera, Action!’ Review: A Peppy, If Pithy History of Lesbian Cinema — IndieWire

New images from “Dune” just keep on coming this week. On the heels of director Denis Villeneuve dropping a first look at one of his movie’s big action set pieces comes a new image of “Dune” protagonist Paul Atreides, played in the film by Timothée Chalamet. 363 more words via Denis Villeneuve Compares Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Dune’… Continue reading Denis Villeneuve Compares Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Dune’ Story Arc to ‘The Godfather’ — IndieWire

During a recent interview on SiriusXM’s “EW Live” podcast to promote his guest appearance on “What We Do in the Shadows,” Mark Hamill revealed that he originally disagreed with… 393 more words via Mark Hamill Says He First Objected to George Lucas’ ‘Star Wars’ Happy Ending — IndieWire

Directing power duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller have been tapped by MGM to direct the film adaptation of “The Martian” author Andy Weir’s upcoming novel. 387 more words via Phil Lord and Chris Miller Will Send Ryan Gosling Back to Space in New Astronaut Film — IndieWire

Warner Bros. home release of the animated “Scoob!” began today, and it’s already #1 on the iTunes and Amazon Prime charts ranking transactions. (Rental price $19.99; digital download $24.99.) 322 more words via ‘Scoob!’ an Instant #1 on Premium VOD Charts; ‘Capone’ #2 on iTunes — IndieWire

Showtime is bulking up its programming slate with a slew of documentaries to offer viewers now content as the ongoing pandemic continues to put Hollywood’s film and television productions on hold. 469 more words via Showtime Pivots to Documentaries, Orders ‘The Reagans’ — IndieWire

Warner Bros.’s “Methuselah” is beginning to take shape; Danny Boyle has reportedly signed on to direct the Michael B. Jordan-led film and… 361 more words via Danny Boyle to Direct Michael B. Jordan-led ‘Methuselah’ — Report — IndieWire

https://youtube.com/watch?v=QVuf5iTExis%3Fversion%3D3%26rel%3D1%26fs%3D1%26autohide%3D2%26showsearch%3D0%26showinfo%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D1%26wmode%3Dtransparent Right now, every film festival shares the same ambition: Get smarter about how to connect with audiences online. In the coming weeks, Hot Docs, … 2,518 more words via Film Festivals Aren’t Just Surviving Online, They’re Creating a Better Future — IndieWire

Actor Vincent Cassel has gone from king of the French arthouse in films like “La Haine” and “Irreversible,” to now a regular fixture in American living rooms with his role on the HBO series “ 365 more words via Vincent Cassel Doesn’t Do Superhero Movies Because He Thinks They’re for Kids — IndieWire