‘Cats’ Trailer: Genius Marketing or Hot Mess? — IndieWire’s Movie Podcast
Screen Talk, episode 251: The first glimpse of “Cats” yields much speculation. Plus: Opening night films for TIFF and Venice in focus.
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Quentin Tarantino and ‘The Lion King’: The Future of Movies Is in Their Hands
One is an original, the other very much a remake. The next two weeks will represent the most important moment in box office this year.
Brandon Routh Thought He’d Play Superman for Years, Then ‘Superman Returns’ Bombed
The actor will get to put on the Superman costume one more time in an upcoming Arrowverse crossover on The CW.
‘The Lion King’: How Jon Favreau Pushed ‘Live Action’ Animation to a New Frontier
“The Lion King” is a virtual production game changer with its innovative virtual shoot and bold photo-real animation.
Russo Brothers SDCC Panel Blessed With Cameos From Your Favorite Avengers
It’s not a Marvel-adjacent panel if we aren’t discussing America’s Ass at length.
5 Things to Watch this Weekend, from ‘The Farewell’ to ‘Veronica Mars’
This week’s highlights also include a new documentary on David Crosby and a dazzling short film that was robbed at the Oscars.
Comic-Con 2019: Watch Every Trailer Released at the Convention
“It Chapter Two,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Terminator: Dark Fate,” “His Dark Materials,” and more.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Writers Aren’t Crazy About Bringing More Multiverse Stories to the MCU
Comic-Con: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely also talked about a period of time in 2016 when the ambitious two-part “Avengers” finale seemed doomed.
‘Humpday’ Turns 10: Lynn Shelton Reflects on the Indie Breakout She Couldn’t Make Today
The Sundance winner was made on a shoestring budget with a nutty idea. Ten years later, Shelton tells IndieWire why the film is still so unique — and her mixed feelings about the French-language remake.
‘Halloween’ Sequels Confirmed for 2020 and 2021: ‘Halloween Kills’ and ‘Halloween Ends’
The battle between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers will continue through 2021.
Michael Giacchino: What Matt Reeves Is Planning for ‘The Batman’ Is ‘Pretty Darn Awesome’
The composer had some fun at Comic-Con by recording his panel audience telling Reeves not to “screw up” the upcoming Batman movie.
Roman Polanski Contacted Tarantino With Questions About ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’
Tarantino allowed Polanski’s friend to read the entire “Hollywood” script so the director would be comfortable with the narrative.
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Documentary Filmmaker Don Edkins on ‘Creating an African Voice’
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Inside Beyoncé’s Bold Bet to Get Americans to Listen to African Music
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Veronica Mars: 15 Iconic Logan Echolls Scenes
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Natalie Wood movies: 15 greatest films ranked worst to best
