Filmmaking news
Here are some recent filmmaking news and updates:
New Releases
- "The Batman" (2022): The highly anticipated superhero film starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader has been delayed to March 2022.
- "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021): The third installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man series has been confirmed for a December 2021 release.
- "Dune" (2021): Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel has been delayed to October 2021.
Awards and Nominations
- The 93rd Academy Awards have been postponed to April 2022 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- The nominees for the 78th Golden Globe Awards were announced, with films like "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and "Mank" receiving multiple nominations.
- The nominees for the 26th Critics' Choice Movie Awards were announced, with films like "Nomadland" and "The Father" receiving multiple nominations.
Industry News
- Warner Bros. has announced a new streaming service, HBO Max, which will launch in May 2020 and feature a vast library of content, including films and TV shows.
- Disney has announced plans to release its films simultaneously in theaters and on its streaming service, Disney+, starting with "Mulan" in September 2020.
- The film industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many productions delayed or shut down, and many theaters closed or operating at reduced capacity.
Talent News
- Tom Hanks has been cast in the upcoming film "A Man Called Ove", an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Fredrik Backman.
- Emma Stone has been cast in the upcoming film "Cruella", a live-action origin story of the Disney villain.
- Chris Hemsworth has been cast in the upcoming film "Ghost of the Plains", a western drama directed by Scott Cooper.
Festivals and Markets
- The 2021 Sundance Film Festival has been postponed to January 2022 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- The 2021 Toronto International Film Festival has been postponed to September 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- The American Film Market (AFM) has been postponed to November 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
These are just a few of the many filmmaking news and updates that have been happening recently. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news, I recommend following reputable sources like Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and IndieWire.