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Steven Soderbergh’s next film to go into production is officially heading to Netflix. While we learned last month that Soderbergh’s NBA dramaHigh Flying Bird, which he shot on an iPhone and is already in the can,was bought by the streaming service, but now Netflix is committing to Soderbergh’s next movie before he rolls cameras (or phones, whichever). Word surfacedin Maythat Netflix was eyeing Soderbergh’s dramaThe Laundromat, which is based on the book byJake BernsteincalledSecrecy World: Inside the Panama Papers Investigation of Illicit Money Networks and the Global Elite....

Though not exactly a good movie, there is nevertheless a distinct style and general sensibility toTroll Hunters,Andre Øvredal’s bizarre, enjoyable fantasy-horror tale. The production design, creature designers, and effects crews should get most of the credit, but Øvredal pulls it together and makes an often tedious script into an intermittently wondrous picture. One can feel a similar visual thoughtfulness behind the imagery inThe Autopsy of Jane Doe, Øvredal’s follow-up toTroll Hunters....

One of the best things aboutRyan Cooglertaking onBlack Pantheris that he brought along his favored leading man,Michael B. Jordan, to play the villain of the film, Erik Killmonger. Not only would this be Jordan’s second Marvel character, after portraying the Human Torch inJosh Trank’s troubled yet fascinatingFantastic Four, it would also mean that the actor gets to play bad after playing a pugilistic hero inCreedand the tragic, good-natured lead inFruitvale Station....

The competition for the thinnest foldable phone is increasing, with OnePlus ready to make a big impact. The upcoming OnePlus Open 2 is expected to change the foldable phone design by focusing on a slim shape while still being durable and powerful. The release date for the Open 2 hasn’t been announced just yet, but most expect it to be released in March 2025. The attention to a lightweight design could help potential buyers who are concerned about bulkiness....

Harry Potteris among the most successful franchises in the history of cinema, as it’s one of the few recurring sagas that doesn’t have a single bad installment. While even a franchise as successful asStar Warshas disastrous films likeThe Rise of SkywalkerandThe Clone Wars, all eight of the originalHarry Potterfilms are solid translations of the popular novel seriesthat turnedJ.K. Rowlinginto a global celebrity. Although there were many things that the films got right, the most critical was getting the right actors to play the main three heroes....

It has been a rocky time to be aScreamfan. With star,Melissa Barrerafired fromScream 7andJenna Ortegaand directorChristopher Landonleaving the project, the future of the franchise has been looking pretty bleak. However, what casual moviegoers might not know is thatthe Ghost Face brand pre-preexisted the originalScreamfilm by five yearsand has a scary life all its own outside the popular slasher series. Created by Fun World, the iconic killer started as just a simple spooky Halloween mask with the brand exploding once Scream debuted in 1996....

Tom Cruise’s high-flying sequelTop Gun: MaverickandEmily Blunt’s horror filmA Quiet Place Part 2have been delayed once again by Paramount, which has also sold theMichael B. JordanmovieWithout Remorseto Amazon. Paramount chose to punt its surefire hits to next year, asA Quiet Place Part 2moves from Sept. 6, 2020 to June 16, 2025, whileTop Gun: Maverickhas been pushed back from Aug 24, 2025 to August 22, 2025. These are obviously smart moves by Paramount, which can’t afford to take any chances right now by releasing its tentpoles into an uncertain marketplace....

Earlier this year, I was standing on the set ofMichael Bay’sTransformers: The Last Knightoutside of Detroit, Michigan. In between getting to see Bay work up close for the first time and watching tons of explosions and gunfire, I was able to participate in a group interview with producerLorenzo di Bonaventura. During an extended conversation with one of the few people that’s been involved in all theTransformersmovies besides Michael Bay, he revealed howThe Last Knightcame together, how the film explores the Transformers mythology, what’s different about this sequel, how they determine which characters to include, if they listen to the fans when making the films, future sequels, the status of the Bumblebee spinoff, if people need to have seen the first four installments to understandThe Last Knight, how Grimlock plays a larger role, their relationship with Hasbro, and so much more....

Every year, the film that wins Best Picture at the Academy Awards, whether good or bad, always has a compelling narrative accompanying its victory. Obviously, the quality of a movie does not really bear any correlation on its Oscar success, as campaigning and publicity determine more so than anything its chances of taking home the gold. Certain years give us the come-from-behind, underdog win. In recent years, films likeMoonlightandParasitewinning Best Picture feel like far-off fantasies until the envelope is opened (inMoonlight’s case, the correct envelope)....

While he has undeniably had a massive impact on both the Western and action genres,Kevin Costneris best known for his work creating iconic sports movies. Costner is not bound by just one sport; at the pinnacle of his career, Costner appeared in the emotional family baseball dramaField of Dreams, the steamy baseball romanceBull Durham, the underrated golf filmTin Cup, andSam Raimi’s underappreciated baseball epicFor The Love of The Game. Sports films began to become less mainstream in the 21st century, and Costner found a new life on television thanks to the success ofHatfields & McCoysandYellowstone....

With Warner Bros. and Warner Animation Group’s new animated adventure-comedy,Smallfoot, now playing in theaters, I recently sat down withYara Shahidito talk about the film. Directed byKarey Kirkpatrick(Annie Award-winning director ofOver the Hedgeand Annie-nominee for the screenplays forChicken RunandJames and the Giant Peach),SmallfootstarsChanning Tatumas a yeti that sends his hidden village in the mountains into an uproar when he announces that the legend of the smallfoot (aka humans) is true. The film also features the voices ofJames Corden, Zendaya, Common, LeBron James, Gina Rodriguez,Danny DeVito,Ely HenryandJimmy Tatro....

The Creatorbegan life in the worldwide box office this weekend with an opening global bow of $32.3 million. The film, directed byGareth Edwards, combines a fresh sci-fi narrative with stunning visuals, and it’s proving to be a compelling addition to the genre. In the domestic market, the film made a slightly underwhelming entrance,securing $14 million at the box office. Notably, 20% of this domestic revenue came from IMAX locations, indicating a significant interest in the film’s visual spectacle, which has been well-advertised thanks in part to Edwards' unique approach to handling the visual effects while on a significantly lower budget than other films of this ilk....

As we near the New Year,awards seasonhas come into focus and things are looking quite good for international feature contenderI’m Still Here. Set in Brazil in the 1970s, a time of military dictatorship, the biographical drama puts the spotlight on Eunice Paiva (Torres), a mother of five who’s forced to forge forward after the disappearance of her husband, former Brazilian Labour Party congressman Rubens Paiva (Selton Mello). Based onMarcelo Rubens Paiva’s book,I’m Still Herechronicles the deeply profound fortitude Eunice exhibits as she both keeps her family together and earns a law degree in hopes of contributing to holding the government accountable for the human rights abuses committed during this period....