CinemaCon 2025: Here’s What Worked & Didn’t Work

If the studios werent showing footage or bringing stars, then we would have reason to worry. And it costs a ton of money to send talent. That tells you how serious the studios are about making theatrical work. (L-R) Tom Cruise, Jenna Ortega, Zoe Saldaña, Ryan Gosling and Leonardo DiCaprio at Cinemacon 2025Gilbert Flores Studio flacks always love to ask, What did you think of our presentation? Wasnt ours the best?...

April 5, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Ruth Smith

Concordia Studio Documentary Filmmaker Fellowships Awarded To Contessa Gayles, Jason M. Harper, Mohammed Naqvi, Jennifer Tiexiera

Read more about the filmmakers below. Related Stories Deaf President Now! The film will debut onApple TV+on May 16. L-R Contessa Gayles, Jason M. Harper, Mohammed Naqvi, and Jennifer TiexieraConcordia Studio She is a 2025 ConcordiaFellow. JASON HARPER Jason (J.M.) Jason was recently named to DOC NYCs 40 Under 40 list in 2024. ‘Deaf President Now!’Concordia Studio He is a 2025 Concordia Fellow. MOHAMMED NAQVI Mohammed Mo Naqvi is an award-winning filmmaker who grew up between Pakistan and the United States....

April 5, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Shawn Thompson

Darius Khondji Appeals To Camera Makers To Revive Discontinued Film Models As Directors Re-Embrace Celluloid – Qumra

Its written filmed in VistaVision, which is eight perforation, long format and amazing quality. I just think people who really want to make films with celluloid, should be able to do it. Its staying, its not disappearing at all. Darius Khondji at QumraJohn Phillips/Getty Images for Doha Film Institute) It was going to disappear, and then it came back, he said. I dont want to say that its all about film now and people should never shoot on digital....

April 5, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Bradley Houston

Eric André Reveals He Turned Down Kieran Culkin’s Role In ‘A Real Pain’: “Seems Like A Bummer”

Do you wanna know a fing doozy? he began, teeing up the reveal to fellow comic Andrew Santino on hisWhiskey Gingerpodcast. Two years ago Jesse Eisenbergcallsme, offered me the role that Kieran Culkin got the Oscar for. Eric André / a still of Kieran Culkin in ‘A Real Pain’Getty Images / Everett Collection I was like, that seems really miserable and not in my lane. I dont think thats what Im looking for right now....

April 5, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Paul Everett

Finn Wolfhard Thanks Mentor Jesse Eisenberg For Being “So Supportive” Of ‘Hell of A Summer’

ForFinn Wolfhard, making the leap from child actor to writer/director was much easier with a mentor likeJesse Eisenberg. It was so fascinating to watch him work, Wolfhard toldYahoo Entertainment. Theres footage of it somewhere on a handy cam, noted Wolfhard. Jesse Eisenberg and Finn Wolfhard attend a screening of ‘When You Finish Saving The World’ on Jan. 12, 2023 in New York City.Cindy Ord/Getty Images I remember he would read them and he really liked it....

April 5, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Christopher Frey

How Paul Feig Broke His Longstanding “No Sequels” Rule To Make ‘Another Simple Favor’ – Contenders TV

Sequels are hard…Audiences, I think, got burned by a lot of sequels. And so the big question for an audience is always, why do I need to see this? And so youve really got to be able to answer that question. This one just felt like, Oh, there is a way into this, said Feig. Everybody was like, How are you going to get her out of prison? Im like, Come on Marvel brings people back from the dead....

April 5, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Savannah Myers

How ‘Good American Family’ Handles Dueling Narratives Fueling Notorious Natalia Grace Story – Contenders TV

but rather to approach the story with an eye toward commenting on truth, bias and the space between. Philand youd be like, No, Im totally wrong. This is what this is. Particularly now we see a lot of this: people who are villains really see themselves as victims. Its so glaring to me. And I find that fascinating. It has to be everybody else, because everything I do is righteous and perfect....

April 5, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Charles Thomas

Kenneth Lonergan Talks Opening Sequence Of ‘Manchester By The Sea’, Why Writers Must Protect Their Individuality & What’s Next — Storyhouse

But I found them and got them and secured them and made sure that they could protect me. The general quality was through the roof compared to any time since then. Theyre getting ahead of the game before they even need to. Kenneth Lonergan & Lenny Abrahamson at StoryhouseSimon Lazewski Hes a very good improviser and I just asked him to start making stuff up. If I can keep the balance that Im at now, none of them will ever appear....

April 5, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Kristen Burnett

Luke Kirby, Gideon Glick & Lou De Laâge Hope Their Ballet Series ‘Étoile’ Reinforces That The Arts Are Worth Saving – Contenders TV

A trio of stars of the upcomingPrime VideoseriesEtoilepreviewed their show at Deadlines Contenders Television. Luke Kirbyplays one of the companys executive directors, Jack, while Lou de Laage and writerGideon Glickplay dancers. All three appeared to talk about the series, which premieres April 24. I worry about it … especially performing arts, anything that brings strangers into a room together. I hope that maybe inspires other people that they can do the same....

April 5, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Stephanie Johnson

Miami Film Festival Gets Underway; Almost 200 Films Slated, From ‘Pythons’ To ‘Barbarians’

For the next 10 days, Miami will be known for sun, sea and cinema. The program includes 35 world premieres. The plot thickens when Syrian migrants show up instead. ‘Meet the Barbarians’ and ‘The Python Hunt’The Film/Artists Equity In his opening remarks Thursday night, festival executive directorJames Woolleyhighlighted work from a bit closer to home. We also want to showcase as much South Florida content as possible on the big screen, he said....

April 5, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Kevin Ellis

Michelle Williams Questions ‘Brokeback Mountain’s Oscar Loss: “What Was ‘Crash’?”

After 20 years,Michelle Williamsis just as confused as the rest of us by a majorAcademy Awardinjustice. I mean, what wasCrash? Williams asked onWatch What Happens Livewhile discussing the films continued impact. Michelle Williams in ‘Brokeback Mountain’ (2005)Focus Films/Courtesy Everett Collection I just remember doing the junket. You dont really get an opportunity to see a lot of grown men cry. That was the moment that I think that we all knew that it was going to be special....

April 5, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Jessica Gonzalez

Pierce Brosnan Shares “Certain Agreement” With Helen Mirren’s James Bond Sexism Comments

James Bondmight have some toxic traits, but it appears thatPierce Brosnanis a feminist. Yes, theres a certain agreement there, Brosnan toldPeople. So theres always going to be conflict. Pierce Brosnan agrees with Helen Mirren’s critique of ‘007’s sexism.Keith Hamshere/Getty Images/Joe Maher/Getty Images for Paramount Plus I never liked James Bond. I never liked the way women were in James Bond, explained Mirren. The whole concept of James Bond is drenched and born out of profound sexism....

April 5, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Charles Hahn

Unfinished ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Leaked Online, Global Weekend Box Office Clearly Intact

Weve confirmed that VFX-less copies ofWarner Bros/LegendarysA Minecraft Moviehas been leaked online. Who the hell wants to watch that? The situation is under control with the studios Whac-a-Mole-ing them out. Jason Momoa in ‘A Minecraft Movie’Warner Bros Were told that it appears most of the links have been expunged. There were screenshots and footage from the Jared Hess-directed title shared on social media platforms. This is par for the course when a popular movie opens: piracy ensues....

April 5, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Cory Curtis