Debbie Reynolds, Wholesome Ingénue In 1950s Films, Dies At 84
Debbie Reynolds, the wholesome ingénue in 1950s films like Singin’ in the Rain and Tammy and the Bachelor, died Wednesday, a day after the death of her daughter, the actress Carrie Fisher. (NYT)
Damien Chazelle, Ryan Gosling To Reteam On Neil Armstrong Biopic
Oscar-nominated director Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling are officially set to reteam on Chazelle’s Neil Armstrong biopic First Man for Universal Pictures. (VAR)
Author Melissa De La Cruz Inks Three-Film Deal With Brad Krevoy TV
Bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz has signed a three-picture development and production deal with Brad Krevoy Television, the TV and SVOD production arm of Motion Picture Corporation of America. (DH)
Exclusive Concept Art For ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Revealed
Expect conflagrations aplenty in this monster movie, set at the height of the Vietnam War when napalm was the weapon of choice. (EMP)
Mel Gibson Wins Director Award For ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ From Capri Festival
Mel Gibson has been awarded the Director of the Year honor for World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge at the 21st edition of the Capri Hollywood International Film Festival. (VAR)
‘The Last Knight’ Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura Reveals How A ‘Transformers’ Movie Is Made
During an extended conversation with one of the few people that’s been involved in all the Transformers movies besides Michael Bay, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura revealed how The Last Knight came together, how the film explores the Transformers mythology, what’s different about this sequel. (COLL)
2016’s International Box-Office Surprises
Korea loves La La Land, Now You See Me 2 killed in China and Bridget Jones’s Baby made $188 million overseas. (THR)
35 Directors Pick Their Favorite Movies Of 2016
Sure, they loved Moonlight too, but from Popstar to Childhood of Leader some of your favorite directors shine a light on 2016 movies that aren’t getting discussed. (IW)