By The key to a great exploitation film is to be able to pivot the marketing without shame. If the distributor swears the angle will sell tickets, the change will be made. Nothing is sacred. Whether it be the title, the scenes, the poster design or the cast listing, change can
“Captain America 4” Targets $190M Global Debut
Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: Brave New World” is reportedly targeting a $190 million global box-office opening over the weekend. That’s a fraction over its reported $180 million production budget. The film is reportedly on track for an $80 million three-day and $94 million four-day opening domestically, with the overseas take
“Friendship” & “The Friend” Get Trailers
Two films about different kinds of friends have released trailers today. First up, A24 has released the first trailer for writer/director Andrew DeYoung’s comedy “Friendship” starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson. Robinson plays, a suburban dad whose life takes an unexpected turn when he befriends his enigmatic new neighbor (Rudd).
“Carry-On” Director Set To “Play Dead”
Hot off the major viewership and good reviews for his Netflix action-thriller “Carry-On,” filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra has settled on his next project – the survival thriller “Play Dead”. Peter Stanley-Ward & Natalie Conway penned the script for the film and while story details are under wraps, the project is said
Amy Adams Joins “Cape Fear” TV Series
Amy Adams is set to star opposite Javier Bardem in the Apple TV+ series reimagining of “Cape Fear” that will be executive produced by both Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. Nick Antosca (“A Friend of the Family,” “The Act”) is writing and will showrun the ten-episode series which has a
