How ‘Whalefall’ Built a Living, Churning Whale Stomach
Production designer Ramsey Avery turned anatomy research into a claustrophobic practical set built to move, compress and survive weeks underwater.
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Mahershala Ali Revisits ‘Moonlight’ 10 Years Later
Ten years after the Oscar-winning film, Ali says its most painful scene still captures why humanizing overlooked characters matters.
‘Jennifer’s Body 2’ Will Explore a More Vulnerable Jennifer
Diablo Cody says the sequel will look beyond Jennifer Check’s power to the isolation underneath it.
Francis Lawrence Will Direct Paramount’s ‘Red Rising’ Movie
The studio has set Justin Rhodes to adapt Pierce Brown’s first dystopian novel, with the author joining the project as executive producer.
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Chase Infiniti’s ‘The Julia Set’
Niki Byrne’s mathematics drama moves from its Toronto premiere to a broad theatrical rollout led by Sony Pictures Classics.
Kenny Ortega Brings LEGO Friends to Life in ‘Heartlake’ Musical
The 50-minute family special uses virtual production, four original songs and Kenny Ortega’s musical storytelling to recreate Heartlake City.
‘Bad Fairies’ Adds Kylie Minogue, Jonathan Groff and Catherine Tate
The animated musical comedy unveiled three new voice actors during Cynthia Erivo’s Hollywood Bowl concert and is due in May 2027.
Steven Soderbergh Steps In to Finish ‘The Batman Part II’
The Oscar-winning filmmaker will oversee the sequel’s remaining shoot while Matt Reeves deals with a family matter and retains creative control.
Zendaya Joins Alex Garland’s New A24 Sci-Fi Film
The untitled project brings the actor back to A24 and returns the Ex Machina filmmaker to original science fiction after several major collaborations.
Christian Slater Joins the Dogma25 Film ‘Incidents of Intimacy’
The low-budget drama pairs an international cast with a strict new filmmaking manifesto built around creative limits and practical production.