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HBO Confirms Lithgow and McTeer for Harry Potter Series

1 week ago | cinemadailyus.com | Edward Moran

Home News HBO Confirms John Lithgow and Janet McTeer for New ‘Harry Potter’ Series ©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Discovery HBO has confirmed the cast members for its upcoming TV series based on the Harry Potter stories by J.K. Rowling. John Lithgow will be playing the role of headmaster Albus Dumbledore, while Janet McTeer will be cast as Transfiguration Professor Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu will appear as Potions Professor Severus Shape.
Pattinson Reportedly Under Consideration for 'Dune: Messiah'

2 weeks ago | cinemadailyus.com | Edward Moran

Home News Robert Pattinson Reportedly Under Consideration for ‘Dune: Messiah’ ©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Actor Robert Pattinson is reportedly being considered for a leading role in Dune: Messiah, an upcoming film from Legendary and Warner Bros. A recent article in The Hollywood Reporter suggested Pattinson might be playing the role of Scytate, the Tleilaxu Face Dancer, as depicted in the books by Frank Herbert.
A24 Reportedly Interested in 'Bloodsport' Remake

2 weeks ago | cinemadailyus.com | Edward Moran

According to published reports, A24 is said to be interested in remaking Bloodsport, the celebrated martial-arts film that was released in 1988. That film, which starred Belgian actor Jean-Claude Van Damme, earned $50 million on a $2 million budget and launched Van Damme’s career as an action figure. Directed by the late Newt Arnold from a screenplay by Christopher Cosby, Mel Friedman, and Sheldon Lettich, Bloodsport awakened an interest in martial arts films especially in the United States.
Will Alfonso Cuarón Direct the New James Bond Film for Amazon MGM?

2 weeks ago | cinemadailyus.com | Edward Moran

Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón is reportedly under consideration to direct the 26th James Bond film, the first under the Amazon MGM Studios regime. Cuarón, the acclaimed director of 2004’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Akaban, hinted at the information at a recent masterclass he was conducting in Paris.
Sydney Sweeney In Talks for Starring Role in First 'Gundam' Live-Action Feature

3 weeks ago | cinemadailyus.com | Edward Moran

Home News Sydney Sweeney In Talks for Starring Role in First ‘Gundam’ Live-Action Feature ©Courtesy of Amazon Prime Sydney Sweeney is negotiating with the folks at Legendary and Bandai Namco Filmworks to star in its upcoming Gundam live-action movie, according to published reports. The film will be written and directed by Jim Mickle, the showrunner for Sweet Tooth, who will produce it with Linda Moran through their Nightshade entity.
Jack Reynor To Star in Reboot of 'The Mummy' by Lee Cronin

1 month ago | cinemadailyus.com | Edward Moran

©Courtesy of Sundance Irish actor Jack Reynor will be starring in Lee Cronin’s upcoming reboot of The Mummy, which will begin shooting next week in Ireland. The film is slated for release on April 17, 2026. Producers for the scary movie include New Line Cinema, Atomic Monster, and Blumhouse, along with Cronin’s Doppelgangers. The director had earlier made Evil Dead Rise, another horror flick for New Line.
The Obamas' Higher Ground Productions to Produce Tiger Woods Biopic

1 month ago | cinemadailyus.com | Edward Moran

©Courtesy of Tiger Woods.com Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions and Amazon MGM Studios are reportedly in talks to produce a biopic about legendary golfer Tiger Woods. Considered one of the greatest golfers of all time, Woods famously captured four of the top professional golf titles, an accomplishment known as the “Tiger Slam.” This and other of his accomplishments landed him in the World Golf Hall of Fame. He became the first Black golfer to achieve some of these awards.
Christopher Nolan Eyed as Director of James Bond Films for Amazon/MGM

1 month ago | cinemadailyus.com | Edward Moran

Now that Amazon/MGM has acquired the James Bond franchise, there’s a growing consensus that Christopher Nolan should be tapped to direct future productions. An article in The Wrap quotes an unnamed “top franchise producer” as speculating that Amazon has already been in touch with Nolan owing to a “strong mutual desire to make it happen.”Nolan himself says he is ready and willing to be involved in any future Bond projects.
Kevin Chang's 'Dear Diary' Explores the Commonality of Strangers

1 month ago | cinemadailyus.com | Edward Moran

Kevin Cheng is establishing a name for himself in the ‘theater of engagement’ sphere: those unfrivolous and existential dramas that train their spotlight on humans at their most vulnerable. In the summer of 2024, Cheng directed Momo Akashi’s Voice, which had its global premiere at New York’s Chain Theatre as part of its Time Capsule project.
Joseph Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer to Team on Making a 'UFO Conspiracy Thriller'

2 months ago | cinemadailyus.com | Edward Moran

©Courtesy of “Top Gun : Maverick” Director Joseph Kosinski is reportedly linking up with producer Jerry Bruckheimer to make what is being described as a “UFO conspiracy thriller.” The project, which was first revealed in The Hollywood Reporter, has already touched off an aggressive bidding war from major studios, a list that includes Amazon, Apple, Lionsgate, Paramount, and Warner Bros.