In something of a surprise, the Screen Actors Guild announced Friday that the now 30-year-old SAG Awards will forever be known as – wait for it – The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA. An unprecedented move for such an established honor. READ MORE: Ariana Grande Has Oscar Glory In Her Sights With “Wicked For Good” Intriguingly, SAG did not issue a press release or even an official statement about the name change. Continue reading The SAG Awards Are Now The Actor Awards And It’s Sort of Silly at The Playlist.

Hollywood can be vindictive, personal, and—as filmmaker and actor Mike Binder puts it—full of “assholes.” To that end, Binder has shared an outrageous Hollywood tale involving Steven Spielberg, Ben Affleck, and a nearly-shelved thriller that became entangled in studio politics, personality clashes, and a bizarre poolside grudge. Appearing on One Bad Movie with Stephen Baldwin, Binder recounted how Spielberg was once attached to direct his 2006 Lionsgate film “Man About Town,” before allegedly backing out and later blocking Affleck from taking part. Continue reading Mike Binder Alleges Steven Spielberg Blocked Ben Affleck From Starring In His 2006 Thriller Because Affleck Threw Spielberg’s Kid In A Pool at The Playlist.

The post-“Barbie” gold rush is officially in full swing. Ever since “Barbie” bulldozed the box office and rewired Hollywood’s understanding of brand IP, studios have been trawling through every toy aisle, merch craze, and collectible phenomenon to see what might become the next billion-dollar franchise. The latest hopeful? Labubu — the mischievous, elf-like designer figure that sparked massive collecting frenzies across Asia and became a pop-culture obsession practically overnight. READ MORE: Mattel & Illumination Are Discussing A ‘Barbie’ Animated Film & Greta Gerwig & Margot Robbie Aren’t Thrilled About It [Report] Sony Pictures has now picked up the rights to turn Labubu into an animated feature, marking the studio’s latest attempt to transform a virally adored character into a global four-quadrant play [via THR]. Continue reading ‘Labubu’ Movie In The Works At Sony As Studios Hunt For The Next Toy-To-Film Cash Cow at The Playlist.

For Ruben Fleischer, the passage of time has become part of the fun when it comes to his horror-comedy breakout. Having directed “Zombieland” in 2009 and “Zombieland: Double Tap” in 2019, Fleischer now says that “Zombieland 3” is tentatively aiming for a 2029 arrival. “We joke at the end of the day that we’ll do it in ten years,” he told Deadline this week. “That’d put us at 2029.” While nothing is locked, he emphasized that he has “a few things that are raring to go, so we’ll see which one comes first.” But the other revelation Fleischer shared involves the kind of Hollywood crossroads that can reshape a career. Continue reading Ruben Fleischer Say ‘Zombieland 3’ Could Arrive In 2029, Reveals He Turned Down ‘Mission Impossible’ at The Playlist.

The brainchilds behind “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” will embark on a new journey over at Paramount, boldly going where no one has gone before. READ MORE: ‘Mayday’: Ryan Reynolds & Kenneth Branagh Tapped For New Apple/Skydance Action Flick From ‘Dungeon & Dragons’ Directors Okay, so that last part isn’t entirely true, but it’s one of the most iconic phrases from the IP John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein will take over for their next project. Continue reading ‘Star Trek’: Paramount Taps John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein To Helm Franchise Reboot Film at The Playlist.

As “28 Years Later” fans await a definitive answer on whether or not Danny Boyle will make a trilogy-capping third film, the UK director started shooting another new project in London this week. And Studiocanal has a new first-look image for “Ink” ahead of next week’s AFM, where a hunt for a distributor begins. READ MORE: Danny Boyle’s Next Film ‘Ink’ About Rupert Murdoch Has Guy Pearce & Jack O’Connell Circling Key Roles Based on the Tony-nominated 2017 play by James Graham, Boyle’s latest tackles the late 1960s British newspaper rivalry between The Sun and its parent paper, The Mirror, and the beginnings of Rupert Murdoch‘s controversial media empire. Continue reading ‘Ink’ First Look: Danny Boyle’s Newspaper Thriller Stars Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce & Claire Foy at The Playlist.

Zach Cregger is keeping quiet on the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding his breakout horror film “Weapons.” In a new interview with IndieWire, the filmmaker declined to comment on the long-rumored tension with Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, which reportedly lost out on producing the project after a heated studio bidding war. READ MORE: ‘Weapons’: Director Zach Cregger On Crafting A Suburban Nightmare, ‘Magnolia’ & ‘Prisoners’ Inspirations & More [Interview] Asked directly about the story—which alleged that Peele fired an executive after Monkeypaw failed to secure “Weapons”—Cregger replied simply: “That’s not for me to talk about.” The bidding war over “Weapons” was one of Hollywood’s most-watched showdowns of 2023. Continue reading Zach Cregger Won’t Deny Jordan Peele Monkeypaw Drama Over Losing ‘Weapons’ & Is Ready To Move Beyond “Trauma & Grief” In Horror at The Playlist.

As Miles Teller tells it, he knew something was amiss with 2015’s reviled “Fantastic Four” before the film even hit theaters, and he thinks there’s “one really important person” to blame for that. READ MORE: ‘Eternity’ Trailer Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller & Callum Turner Grapple With Love In The Afterlife Variety reports (via an interview between the actor and Andy Cohen on Cohen’s SiriusXM talk show) that Teller knew the film would flap after he screened the superhero movie’s final cut.   Continue reading Miles Teller Says The Failure Of 2015’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Is Due To “One Really Important Person Who Kind Of F*cked It All Up” at The Playlist.

Zachary Levi is ready to return to comic book movies, if James Gunn has a spot for him in the new DCU.   In a new interview with FeatureFirst, the “Shazam!” actor expressed interest in returning in Gunn and Peter Safran‘s rebooted superhero franchise, either as Shazam! or an entirely new comic character. “Oh, yeah! Listen, I love playing Shazam! Continue reading Zachary Levi Open To Return As Shazam! Or “Some Other DC Character” In The DCU If James Gunn Wants Him at The Playlist.

Disney+ has released the brand-new trailer for “The End of an Era,” a six-part behind-the-scenes docuseries chronicling the unprecedented global phenomenon of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour.” The series promises an intimate look at the tour’s creation, execution, and cultural impact, featuring exclusive interviews, concert footage, and never-before-seen moments from Swift’s record-shattering run. READ MORE: Fall Film 2025 Preview: 61 Movies To Watch Directed by Don Argott and co-directed by Sheena M. Continue reading ‘The End Of An Era’ Trailer: Disney+ Docuseries Chronicles The Making Of Taylor Swift’s Record-Breaking ‘Eras Tour’ at The Playlist.

Despite the hegemonic influence that Christianity has exerted over the world for two millennia, the portrait that the religion’s sacred text paints of its central deity is anything but straightforward. The four Gospels each present their own version of Jesus Christ, emphasizing different aspects of the central figure of the faith. Consider the Bible as something like Todd Haynes’ “I’m Not There,” his fragmented portrait of Bob Dylan. Inside the text, live interpretations of him as king, as servant, as divine—and, perhaps less commonly, as human.It’s READ MORE: ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ Trailer: Nicolas Cage, FKA twigs & Noah J“pe FCarpenter’sal Te”ror In Lotfy Nathan’s Biblical Horror It’s this latter element that attracts writer and director Lotfy Nathan in “The Carpenter’s Son.” The filmmaker draws on his own background in the Coptic Orthodox“Christi”n faith film’sis mood-heavy tone poem about a formative period in the adolescenceit’sa young Jesus (Noah audience’swn only as “The Boy” in the film’s world. Continue reading ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ Review: This Nic Cage-Starring Tale of Young Jesus Beguiles and Bewilders at The Playlist.

The future isn’t sleek or utopian; it’s loud, televised, and brought to you by your favorite corporate sponsors. In Edgar Wright’s high-voltage new film, “The Running Man,” entertainment has literally become a blood sport. Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel, this isn’t your father’s dystopia; it’s a world where survival ratings matter more than life itself, and one wrong move can make you viral in all the wrong ways. Continue reading ‘The Running Man’: Edgar Wright On His Sci-Fi Blockbuster, Stephen King, Digital Filmmaking, & Why He’s Still On A “Cape Break” After Leaving “Ant-Man” [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.

Is this Patrick Schwarzenegger‘s biggest film role yet?  It just may be. READ MORE: ‘Bunker’: Stephen Graham Joins Javier Bardem & Penélope Cruz In Florian Zeller’s Psychological Thriller Deadline reports that “The White Lotus” S3 star joins the cast of “Bunker,” an upcoming thriller with Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz in the lead roles, and Stephen Graham in a supporting one.   Continue reading ‘Bunker’: Patrick Schwarzenegger Joins Javier Bardem & Penélope Cruz On Upcoming Thriller at The Playlist.

Some directors chase realism, others chase spectacle, but Ruben Fleischer chases a good time. Whether it’s zombie carnage, symbiotic chaos, or magicians robbing the rich in style, his movies never forget to broadly entertain. With “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t,” Fleischer steps back behind the curtain for another round of mischief, reuniting Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson while inviting a new generation of illusionists to play. Continue reading ‘Now You See Me, Now You Don’t’: Ruben Fleischer On Reuniting With Jesse Eisenberg & Woody Harrelson, His ‘Venom’ Experience, & His Upcoming Western Vampire Film [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.

Hollywood can be vindictive, personal, and—as filmmaker and actor Mike Binder puts it—full of “assholes.” To that end, Binder has shared an outrageous Hollywood tale involving Steven Spielberg, Ben Affleck, and a nearly-shelved thriller that became entangled in studio politics, personality clashes, and a bizarre poolside grudge. Appearing on One Bad Movie with Stephen Baldwin, Binder recounted how Spielberg was once attached to direct his 2006 Lionsgate film “Man About Town,” before allegedly backing out and later blocking Affleck from taking part. Continue reading Mike Binder Alleges Steven Spielberg Blocked Ben Affleck From Starring In His 2006 Thriller Because Affleck Threw Spielberg’s Kid In A Pool at The Playlist.

The post-“Barbie” gold rush is officially in full swing. Ever since “Barbie” bulldozed the box office and rewired Hollywood’s understanding of brand IP, studios have been trawling through every toy aisle, merch craze, and collectible phenomenon to see what might become the next billion-dollar franchise. The latest hopeful? Labubu — the mischievous, elf-like designer figure that sparked massive collecting frenzies across Asia and became a pop-culture obsession practically overnight. READ MORE: Mattel & Illumination Are Discussing A ‘Barbie’ Animated Film & Greta Gerwig & Margot Robbie Aren’t Thrilled About It [Report] Sony Pictures has now picked up the rights to turn Labubu into an animated feature, marking the studio’s latest attempt to transform a virally adored character into a global four-quadrant play [via THR]. Continue reading ‘Labubu’ Movie In The Works At Sony As Studios Hunt For The Next Toy-To-Film Cash Cow at The Playlist.

For Ruben Fleischer, the passage of time has become part of the fun when it comes to his horror-comedy breakout. Having directed “Zombieland” in 2009 and “Zombieland: Double Tap” in 2019, Fleischer now says that “Zombieland 3” is tentatively aiming for a 2029 arrival. “We joke at the end of the day that we’ll do it in ten years,” he told Deadline this week. “That’d put us at 2029.” While nothing is locked, he emphasized that he has “a few things that are raring to go, so we’ll see which one comes first.” But the other revelation Fleischer shared involves the kind of Hollywood crossroads that can reshape a career. Continue reading Ruben Fleischer Say ‘Zombieland 3’ Could Arrive In 2029, Reveals He Turned Down ‘Mission Impossible’ at The Playlist.

For his 13th feature film, Christopher Nolan is diving into myth and history with “The Odyssey,” a grand-scale adaptation of Homer’s timeless epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus. Speaking with Empire, Nolan explained that the film grew from his search for something missing in modern moviemaking. “As a filmmaker, you’re looking for gaps in cinematic culture, things that haven’t been done before,” he said. “And what I saw is that all of this great mythological cinematic work that I had grown up with – Ray Harryhausen movies and other things – I’d never seen that done with the sort of weight and credibility that an A-budget and a big Hollywood, IMAX production could do.” READ MORE: ‘The Odyssey’: First-Look At Matt Damon In Christopher Nolan’s Cinematic Retelling Of Iconic Greek Epic Nolan described the project as an elemental exploration of storytelling itself. Continue reading Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’ Was Born From Identifying “Gaps In Cinematic Culture,” As Matt Damon Hails It As “The Most Massively Entertaining Film” Of His Career at The Playlist.

Thirty years after Edward Burns’ breakout indie “The Brothers McMullen” helped redefine American independent cinema, the McMullen clan is back. “The Family McMullen,” written, directed, and produced by Burns, debuts on December 5 on HBO Max, marking a full-circle moment for the filmmaker who first captured the complicated romantic and familial lives of three Irish-American brothers from Long Island in 1995. READ MORE: Fall Film 2025 Preview: 61 Movies To Watch The new film revisits the McMullens decades later, following a now 50-something Barry McMullen (Burns) as he navigates the messy middle act of life alongside his 20-something kids. Continue reading ‘The Family McMullen’ Trailer: Edward Burns Reunites With Connie Britton & Tracee Ellis Ross For HBO Max’s Long-Awaited Sequel at The Playlist.

The brainchilds behind “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” will embark on a new journey over at Paramount, boldly going where no one has gone before. READ MORE: ‘Mayday’: Ryan Reynolds & Kenneth Branagh Tapped For New Apple/Skydance Action Flick From ‘Dungeon & Dragons’ Directors Okay, so that last part isn’t entirely true, but it’s one of the most iconic phrases from the IP John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein will take over for their next project. Continue reading ‘Star Trek’: Paramount Taps John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein To Helm Franchise Reboot Film at The Playlist.

What’s next for Colin Farrell? THR reports that the Irish actor will team up with the Russo Bros.‘ AGBO banner for a new action-thriller titled “Ordained” that pits a priest against a bunch of hitmen. READ MORE: Colin Farrell Says ‘The Batman Part II’ Will “Pick Up” Weeks After Events Of HBO Show, Still Unsure About Returning For More ‘Penguin’ Episodes Farrell will star in the film as Father Roy Craig, a priest who performs last rites on a mob boss who miraculously survives — but not before confessing his crimes to the father.  Now, everyone the boss named to Father Roy wants to silence the priest, unaware of just how dangerous a target he really is. Continue reading ‘Ordained’: Colin Farrell To Star In Upcoming Action Thriller Produced By The Russo Bros. at The Playlist.

As “28 Years Later” fans await a definitive answer on whether or not Danny Boyle will make a trilogy-capping third film, the UK director started shooting another new project in London this week. And Studiocanal has a new first-look image for “Ink” ahead of next week’s AFM, where a hunt for a distributor begins. READ MORE: Danny Boyle’s Next Film ‘Ink’ About Rupert Murdoch Has Guy Pearce & Jack O’Connell Circling Key Roles Based on the Tony-nominated 2017 play by James Graham, Boyle’s latest tackles the late 1960s British newspaper rivalry between The Sun and its parent paper, The Mirror, and the beginnings of Rupert Murdoch‘s controversial media empire. Continue reading ‘Ink’ First Look: Danny Boyle’s Newspaper Thriller Stars Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce & Claire Foy at The Playlist.

Zach Cregger is keeping quiet on the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding his breakout horror film “Weapons.” In a new interview with IndieWire, the filmmaker declined to comment on the long-rumored tension with Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, which reportedly lost out on producing the project after a heated studio bidding war. READ MORE: ‘Weapons’: Director Zach Cregger On Crafting A Suburban Nightmare, ‘Magnolia’ & ‘Prisoners’ Inspirations & More [Interview] Asked directly about the story—which alleged that Peele fired an executive after Monkeypaw failed to secure “Weapons”—Cregger replied simply: “That’s not for me to talk about.” The bidding war over “Weapons” was one of Hollywood’s most-watched showdowns of 2023. Continue reading Zach Cregger Won’t Deny Jordan Peele Monkeypaw Drama Over Losing ‘Weapons’ & Is Ready To Move Beyond “Trauma & Grief” In Horror at The Playlist.

Here’s a TV shocker: “Poker Face,” Peacock‘s most-watched series, won’t  return for a third season. But that doesn’t mean the show is over entirely, as Rian Johnson wants another broadcaster to pick it up for two more seasons, and a new star at the helm. READ MORE: ‘Poker Face’ Season 2 Review: Natasha Lyonne’s Detective Series Takes Big Swings With Absurdist Mysteries Deadline reports that Johnson and T-Street partner Ram Bergman will shop “Poker Face” around for a new home, with Peter Dinklage taking over the show’s main role of Charlie Cale from Natasha Lyonne. Continue reading ‘Poker Face’: Peacock Nixes Season 3, But Rian Johnson To Shop Around A Two-Season Order With Peter Dinklage Replacing Natasha Lyonne at The Playlist.

As Miles Teller tells it, he knew something was amiss with 2015’s reviled “Fantastic Four” before the film even hit theaters, and he thinks there’s “one really important person” to blame for that. READ MORE: ‘Eternity’ Trailer Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller & Callum Turner Grapple With Love In The Afterlife Variety reports (via an interview between the actor and Andy Cohen on Cohen’s SiriusXM talk show) that Teller knew the film would flap after he screened the superhero movie’s final cut.   Continue reading Miles Teller Says The Failure Of 2015’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Is Due To “One Really Important Person Who Kind Of F*cked It All Up” at The Playlist.