Jordan Ruimy

2 days ago | worldofreel.com | Jordan Ruimy

Vincent Gallo is publicly refuting claims that he’s supposed to star in Karla Sofía Gascón‘s next film, which is directed Italian filmmaker Stefania Rossella Grassi Gallo asserts that he never agreed to star in Grassi’s “The Life Lift,” and explicitly instructed the filmmakers not to use his name for promotional purposes or to secure financing. Gallo alleges that the filmmakers misrepresented the project as funded, which led him to initially engage in discussions.

2 days ago | worldofreel.com | Jordan Ruimy

AMC Theatres, the biggest cinema chain in the world, is pulling another move to get more butts in seats—this time by cutting ticket prices in half on Wednesdays. Yes, 50% off. The mid-week promo, quietly dubbed internally as a way to fight the mid-week movie blues, is expected to launch nationwide on July 9. Bloomberg‘s sources say AMC has already looped in the major studios, likely hoping the offer boosts attendance outside the usual Friday-Sunday window.

2 days ago | worldofreel.com | Jordan Ruimy

Here’s a project that has the makings of a really good film, and it’s one with legitimate talent attached, on and off the screen. “City on Fire” will be an adaptation of Don Winslow’s excellent 2022 crime novel. Austin Butler (”Elvis”) signed on to star in Justin Kuritzkes’ adaptation, which we’ve now learned will be directed by Matt Ross (via Deadline).

2 days ago | worldofreel.com | Jordan Ruimy

As if Kevin Costner didn’t already have enough headaches with ‘Horizon’ and its limbo status, another major obstacle has now emerged for the actor-filmmaker A THR piece detailing a financial and legal dispute between New Line Cinema and Costner’s company, Horizon Series, over their co-financing arrangement for “Horizon: An American Saga,” is now making the rounds.” The conflict seems to have risen after City National Bank’s initiated arbitration against both parties, prompting New Line to...

2 days ago | worldofreel.com | Jordan Ruimy

Madonna’s track record as a filmmaker leaves much to be desired. After delivering the critically panned “Filth and Wisdom” and the almost unwatchable “W.E.,” she still seems determined to try her hand at directing. These last few years, Madonna’s been pursuing an autobiographical film about her own life — and she wanted full creative control, including directing and writing duties.