Blake Harrison

Flee! In Danny Boyle’s latest thriller, “28 Years Later,” audiences are treated to one of the year’s most gripping chase scenes. The movie follows Jamie (played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and his son Spike (portrayed by Alfie Williams) as they explore the mainland, only to encounter a new, terrifying breed of infected called The Alpha. Unlike … Read more

Colin Farrell decided to test the effectiveness of his dramatic physical transformation for the role of Oswald “Oz” Cobb in “The Penguin” by venturing into a public space — specifically, a Starbucks. “During our initial makeup test, we headed to Starbucks,” Farrell shared at a For Your Consideration (FYC) event for the HBO limited series. … Read more

Reflecting on the evolution of the Bentonville Film Festival since its inception in 2015, chairperson Geena Davis emphasizes the festival’s commitment to its original vision while also introducing a new category showcasing Arkansas filmmakers. “For some time now, our festival has been acknowledged as one of the most rapidly expanding festivals nationwide, and we take … Read more

Matthew McConaughey and Nic Pizzolatto are joining forces once again for a new detective movie. McConaughey is currently negotiating to lead a Skydance-produced film, portraying the legendary detective Mike Hammer. Nic Pizzolatto is set to write the screenplay. This project marks a reunion for McConaughey and Pizzolatto, who previously collaborated on Pizzolatto’s HBO series "True … Read more

The CineEurope trade show, taking place from June 16 to 19 in Barcelona, mirrors a film industry experiencing significant changes. The previous year presented a mix of triumphs and challenges for the European cinema sector. Notable local productions like “The Count of Monte Cristo” and “Flow” helped boost the international box office, which was otherwise … Read more

This coming weekend marks the debut of DreamWorks’ live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon.” Shortly after, audiences will be treated to “F1: the Movie” and then “Superman.” A common feature among these releases is their filming for Imax. What does that entail, exactly? Moreover, is the additional cost for Imax viewings justified for … Read more

James Gunn Consults Zack Snyder on Superman’s Costume Design James Gunn, in a recent interview with Fandango, disclosed that he sought advice from Zack Snyder about whether to include the iconic red trunks in the new Superman outfit. Snyder, who directed Henry Cavill in “Man of Steel,” a film noted for its trunk-less Superman costume, … Read more

Dean DeBlois, acclaimed director of the animated series “How to Train Your Dragon,” was skeptical when Universal approached him with the idea of transforming the beloved animation into a live-action film. His immediate reaction was resistance, expressing a reluctance to see a reinterpretation of his creative work by someone else. Having never directed a live-action … Read more

Blake Lively has requested that a judge prevent further discovery involving Taylor Swift in her ongoing lawsuit with Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director in “It Ends With Us.” Lively’s legal team filed a motion urging the court to limit Baldoni’s attorneys from accessing any communications between Lively and Swift, deeming them irrelevant to the … Read more

Brett Greenstein and Collin Daniel, the dynamic duo behind Greenstein/Daniel Casting, have played crucial roles in assembling casts for popular TV series like Hulu’s “Shrill” and Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever.” However, according to Daniel, their current endeavor with the Netflix romantic comedy “Nobody Wants This” marks a novel milestone. “This is by far the … Read more