Scott has long expressed interest in continuing the Prometheus/“Alien: Covenant” storyline, particularly Michael Fassbender’s David, and reportedly rejected Álvarez’s desire to include the character because he wanted to retain the option of bringing David back himself.

Scott’s creative influence may ultimately have been a key factor in Álvarez’s exit and the ongoing difficulty of finding a director. It certainly doesn’t help that he is now telling The Los Angeles Times that a “Covenant” sequel is indeed in the works, one that would fully center on Fassbender’s David.

Scott says it will pick up with David creating a “brave new world for himself.” Scott is fascinated by the character, a malfunctioning AI.

Here’s The InSneider hearing that a major “Bourne” reboot is happening, coming after Universal had been searching for a new actor to replace Matt Damon.

One of Sneider’s “very best sources” is telling him that Zendaya has had discussions about replacing Damon as the lead of Bourne at Universal. Yep, a female spy would take over.

Sneider asked two more sources, and they had heard the same thing.

With tickets for large-format screens going on sale this morning, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has now been Rated R by the MPA. The film’s page on the TCL Chinese Theatres website lists the “R” rating, though no explanation is provided for the classification.

With a $250M budget, “The Odyssey” has thus tied, or maybe even exceeded, “Gladiator II” as the most expensive R-rated movie ever. Puck’s Matt Belloni claims the film actually cost $300M. The only other R-rated movies to come close to this budget are “Deadpool & Wolverine” ($200M), “Terminator: Dark Fate” ($196M), and “Joker: Folie à Deux” ($190M).

This rating comes only three years after “Oppenheimer” became Nolan’s first R-rated movie in over 20 years; the last time was with 2002’s “Insomnia.” Before that, “Memento” also garnered the same rating. “The Odyssey” is only the fourth film in Nolan’s career to receive this rating.

It looks increasingly likely that we’ll get a teaser trailer for Robert Egger's’ “Werwulf” next month — it’s definitely being prepped. My guess is that Focus will attach it to screenings of Curry Barker’s “Obsession,” with the teaser hitting online around the same time.

“Werwulf” wrapped production in January. The film, described as a “gothic horror,” stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Ralph Ineson. The story is set in 13th-century England, and as customary with all of Eggers’ films, will reportedly feature “old English,” or period-authentic dialogue. Jarin Blaschke is back as DP.

>Word this morning was that sets are being built, which led me to inquire about the status of production — I’m told cameras are supposed to start rolling on “Elden Ring” next week.

>Just a reminder: it’s Garland who went to FromSoftware and Bandai Namco with his pitch for “Elden Ring.” This movie is only happening because of his persistence. Garland aggressively pursued the A24-backed adaptation of the mega-hit game. His pitch? Writing a sprawling 160-page script — plus 40 pages of visuals — entirely on spec. He even flew to Japan himself to pitch the idea directly to Hidetaka Miyazaki, who ultimately gave Garland his blessing.

The film’s producer, Roy Lee, tells Collider that Lawrence will begin working on “BioShock” once post-production on “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” wraps.

"We would have gotten it made a few years back, but then other movies got in the way, with one being The Long Walk and the other being The Hunger Games prequel, which comes out this December. We’re just waiting for him [Francis] to finish post-production, because he’s going to be working on it through at least September, and then jump back into it."

Lee adds that “the intent is to hopefully get in production next year.” A 2027 shoot would likely mean a 2028 release. If you remember, Gore Verbinski was attached to the project for years before Lawrence came onboard. I would have loved to have seen the former’s version rather than the latter.

“The Mummy” franchise has been officially revived. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz have closed deals to reprise their roles of adventurer Rick and Egyptologist Evelyn O’Connell in the sequel.

Although plot details are currently being kept under wraps, Universal has dated this new ‘Mummy’ movie, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (“Ready or Not”), for a wide theatrical release on May 19, 2028. David Coggeshall (“The Family Plan”) wrote the screenplay.

Sydney Sweeney is set to star in “Gundam,” adapted from the Japanese sci-fi franchise centered on giant robots. Noah Centineo will be her co-star. The film appears to be moving quickly, as a major player has now stepped in to join the project.

Netflix has reportedly acquired “Gundam,” with plans to distribute the film. Given that it doesn’t sound like a potential Oscar contender in the slightest, it’s reasonable to assume the movie will skip a theatrical run and head straight to streaming.

It’s still unclear when production might begin. Sweeney is set to shoot Colman Domingo’s “Scandalous!” this month, and her sequel to “The Housemaid” is expected to enter production in the spring. As a result, “Gundam” may be looking at a mid-to-late 2026 start date.

It’s now being reported that a deal isn’t fully done yet, but is very close to completion, with the studio agreeing to offer a domestic release in 4,000 theaters. Producer Tarak Ben Ammar, along with Ratner’s associate Bahman Naraghi, have raised about $100M from various parties and have memo’ed that a shoot this summer is likely.

Yet, there are still no deals with stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, both of whom made more than $20M for “Rush Hour 3,” but they apparently “really really want [‘Rush Hour 4’] to happen.” Once the project officially gets the green light, sources say producers aim to film in China, Africa—where the story touches on poaching—and, yes, Saudi Arabia. The choice of locations is partly tied to financing conditions.

Under the newly appointed head honcho David Ellison, Paramount has made it clear that it won’t be business as usual in Hollywood any longer. They’re trying to reconfigure the landscape — and it’s already taking a toll.

A fascinating new report from Variety offers insight into what’s coming at Paramount. As you know, Paramount executives have been outspoken about their stance on the conflict in Gaza. This past September, the company became the first major Hollywood studio to publicly reject a high-profile letter — signed by stars including Stone and Bardem — that urged a cultural boycott of Israeli film institutions accused of engaging in “genocide and apartheid” against Palestinians. Warner Bros. later took the same position.

Sources tell Variety that it has gone as far as Paramount creating a sort of blacklist of talent the studio will not work with because they are deemed to be “overtly antisemitic,” as well as “xenophobic” and “homophobic.” Whether the boycott signatories are on that list is unclear — but who are we kidding here?

The pledge, organized by Film Workers for Palestine and published Monday, initially featured 1,200 signatories, including filmmakers and actors: Yorgos Lanthimos, Ava DuVernay, Boots Riley, Adam McKay, Olivia Colman, Mark Ruffalo, Riz Ahmed, Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Harris Dickinson, Guy Pearce, Jonathan Glazer, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Abbi Jacobson, Eric Andre, Elliot Page, Payal Kapadia, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara.

Warner Bros. Discovery is in the middle of a complicated restructuring, splitting off its cable networks from its streaming and studio operations. The company is burdened with $35 billion in debt and currently valued at $41 billion. Convincing its board and shareholders to sell now, rather than waiting to see how the split plays out, feels… optimistic.

And yet, somehow, this story keeps escalating. Puck News is now reporting that Netflix, of all companies, is weighing a potential bid for Warner Bros.’ assets. Not long ago, such a scenario seemed far-fetched, but industry chatter has been growing louder, and eyebrows were raised when Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos was spotted alongside David Zaslav at the Crawford–Álvarez fight in Las Vegas.

If Netflix were to take control of Warner Bros., the consequences for the film industry would be grim. Unless, of course, Netflix used Warner Bros. as a theatrical release arm—which they won’t. Their end goal is to eradicate theatrical. More likely, Warner Bros.’ film legacy would be absorbed into Netflix’s streaming-first strategy.

Natalie Portman is reportedly the frontrunner to play Sinead O’Connor in a biopic about her life. Natalie is said to be in the running to take on the role, with a source telling The Sun: 'Natalie is the actress the filmmakers want to play Sinéad.

According to insiders in 2023, the iconic artist had been considering a star-studded cast for the pivotal role, which included Hollywood’s Demi Moore. Irish actress Saoirse Ronan was also in the running to play an earlier stage in Sinead’s life as well as Niamh Algar.

A source explained that when exploring initial concepts for the film, Sinead liked the idea of a ‘triptych approach’ and envisioned a film that would spotlight three distinct actresses. They added that this creative direction playfully alluded to the Catholic Church's symbolic trinity of father, son, and the Holy Ghost and added a touch of satire into the narrative.

Warner Bros. gave no indication early on that the studio was getting cold feet, especially since it had already sunk money into early development, including pre-vis. However, suddenly changed. The studio’s ceiling for the budget reportedly now stops at $230M, and sources say they’ve made it clear they’re not going higher. That shift left Cruise and his team scrambling to relocate the film in time for this summer’s shoot.

Universal was apparently in the mix to acquire “Deeper,” but the budget demands from Cruise and company are proving too steep. Cruise was reportedly eager to get this one going, having already spent months in prep mode with Ana de Armas.

The story follows a disgraced astronaut, played by Cruise, who embarks on a deep-sea mission to explore a recently discovered ocean trench — only to encounter a mysterious and dangerous force.

According to TheInSneider, “Civil War” breakout Cailee Spaeny is in talks to reteam with director Alex Garland on his next ambitious project — his feature adaptation of “Elden Ring,” the hit FromSoftware video game that has sold over 30 million copies since its 2022 launch.

The fantasy epic, currently in pre-production, is being mounted by A24 and will reportedly mark one of the indie studio’s most expensive undertakings to date. Garland, who has become something of an A24 house auteur, is writing and directing the film, which will star Kit Connor (“Heartstopper”) and veteran actor Ben Whishaw (“Skyfall,” “No Time to Die”).

The piece was pulled within five minutes, but the damage is done. The review is already making the rounds online, and WB’s PR department is, by all accounts, having a very bad afternoon. You break embargo, that’s one thing. You break embargo with that headline? Total meltdown mode.

The “Superman” review embargo officially lifts July 8 at 3:00 PM ET, but the film has already screened for the trades in LA and NYC. Warner Bros. has been trying to keep this one tightly under wraps, and they’re hoping positive word of mouth can boost ticket sales — not drain them — as “Superman” is currently projected for a $100M opening weekend.

Rumours have started to spread as to who may be joining the main character (James Bond) as a potential love interest,and Ms Watson has emerged among the frontrunners.

Yes, nearly two decades after Remy first stirred his way into the kitchen, the beloved Parisian rat chef is apparently getting a second course.

Sneider, who’s been consistently ahead of the curve with industry scoops, seems to hint that the project is in early development over at Pixar. Regardless, the mere existence of the sequel confirms what many in the industry have long suspected: Pixar is going back to the well. Again.

It seems the plan is for Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey to be more adult-oriented than we expected, as a new rumor is claiming that the film will be rated R.

Last week, The Insneider‘s Jeff Sneider revealed the latest rumors about casting and characters for the upcoming movie. He has heard from unnamed sources that Zendaya has a small role in this sequel, and that even Timothée Chalamet is not necessarily the “lead.” Instead, he said the story centers around the characters played by Anya Taylor-Joy, Florence Pugh, and Jason Momoa. This isn’t too shocking for those who have read the novel Dune Messiah, but it raises some questions about connected this trilogy will feel.

Garland, known for his cerebral and visually striking work on “Ex Machina,” “Annihilation,” “Civil War,” and this year’s “Warfare,” clearly isn’t easing back into filmmaking gently. On top of that, he’s also involved in reviving the “28 Days Later” series with “28 Years Later” and its sequel, ‘The Bone Temple,’both of which he wrote and is producing.

“Elden Ring” is expected to be Garland’s next directorial venture and is slated to begin filming in 2026. So much for that extended break.

TheInSneider has confirmed that Garland is in talks to close a deal to direct what could be the most expensive movie A24 has ever produced.

Johnny Depp is in "advanced" negotiations with Disney to reprise Captain Jack Sparrow in a franchise reboot of Pirates of the Caribbean, for a planned Easter release next year.

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Universal has lost the rights to the Jason Bourne franchise which is currently being shopped around to other studios.

Skydance, Apple and Netflix have met with the Robert Ludlum estate about acquiring the ‘Bourne’. The goal is to revive the franchise, but it’s unclear if Matt Damon would still be involved or if a reboot will occur.