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A24 and Apple Original Films celebrate the New York premiere of “Highest 2 Lowest” with director Spike Lee and stars Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, Elijah Wright and more...

The works of William Shakespeare, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, have been adapted to the screen countless times over the years, including classics like Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet. According to the Guinness Book of Records, there are about 410 film and television adaptations of his work, making Shakespeare the most adapted author of all time. Hamnet has revealed a first-look image. Directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao (Nomadland), who co-wrote the script with Maggie O'Farrell based on her 2020 novel, the upcoming historical drama follows a fictionalized story about the life of William Shakespeare (played by Paul Mescal) and his wife, Agnes (Jessie Buckley), after the death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet...

Pirates of the Caribbean 6's producer has just provided the clearest news yet on Johnny Depp's return as Captain Jack Sparrow. Since the franchise began in 2003, Pirates of the Caribbean has grossed $4.5 billion worldwide across its five films, becoming one of the biggest franchises of all time. Depp's Jack Sparrow character has been a big part of that. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed that the sixth Pirates of the Caribbean currently features a role written for Depp, stating: "If he likes the way the part's written, I think he would do it."...

The new Paramount leadership has detailed their upcoming movie plans, which include more Star Trek and the sequel Top Gun 3. On August 7, Paramount Global merged with Skydance Media to become the Paramount Skydance Corporation. The newly formed entertainment conglomerate's holdings include Paramount Skydance Studios, CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central. Paramount Pictures, which is one of the oldest film studios in the world, is known for their long history of big-screen productions, including installments in a wide variety of franchises, such as Friday the 13th, Mean Girls, A Quiet Place, The Godfather, The Naked Gun, Scream, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Mission: Impossible...

The release of Anemone comes eight years after Day-Lewis announced his retirement. Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread was supposed to be the last movie he would ever make. This would have ended things on a high note for Day-Lewis, as it scored him another Best Actor Oscar nod, and the movie itself earned other nominations. Day-Lewis is still regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time by many, and his accolades help to prove it. Noted by the Focus Features post, Day-Lewis is a three-time Oscar winner already, winning for My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood, and Lincoln. Now, Day-Lewis' own son has managed to bring him out of retirement for at least one more movie. So far, it seems that Day-Lewis' existing clout as an actor is a major selling point in the marketing for Anemone. While the image release did make a brief mention of the other cast members, the fact that Day-Lewis is in the movie is its biggest draw...

DICK’S Sporting Goods is stepping into the ring of sports documentary filmmaking with the launch of a new film production company. DICK’S was established in 1948, and has remained a go-to shopping destination for sports equipment across multiple disciplines. The idea of a sports retailer starting its own film studio may seem minorly absurd, but DICK’S has a surprising track record of success in the field. We Could Be King won an Emmy Award, which is a rare and outstanding feat for a company like DICK’S. Cookie Jar & A Dream is sure to aim just as high. DICK’S Sporting Goods is establishing Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios, a new production venture with the goal of exploring larger human themes through the lens of sports. The studio’s first film, Big Dreams: The Little League World Series 2024, premieres August 12 on ESPN...