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‘Dune: Part Three’ Releases First Soundtrack Single ‘Desert Chant’ Featuring Timothée Chalamet

‘Desert Chant’ has been released as the first single from the ‘Dune: Part Three’ soundtrack. Written by Hans Zimmer, the track opens with Timothée Chalamet humming.

  • ‘Desert Chant’ is the first released single from the ‘Dune: Part Three’ soundtrack.
  • Timothée Chalamet’s opening humming develops into a war chant.
  • The track was written by Hans Zimmer, who also scored the previous films.

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Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth returns in new teaser for David Fincher’s Netflix film

Netflix has released a new teaser for David Fincher’s follow-up to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, featuring Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth. Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan and Carla Gugino also appear in the latest preview.

  • The new teaser features Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth.
  • David Fincher’s film follows 2019’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
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Film FestivalsSingle source

AFI Fest Opens Tonight With 157 Films in Its 40th Anniversary Edition

AFI Fest opens tonight as the American Film Institute’s annual festival marks its 40th anniversary. Laika’s animated feature “Wildwood” will receive its North American premiere, while Apple’s “Being Heumann,” directed by Sian Heder, will close the festival on Sunday.

  • AFI Fest is staging its 40th anniversary edition.
  • This year’s festival program includes 157 films.
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Netflix Reveals New Photos From David Fincher’s Cliff Booth Film

Netflix has released new images from David Fincher’s The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth. Brad Pitt reprises his role as Cliff Booth, with the film scheduled for an Imax release on November 25 and a Netflix debut on December 23.

  • Netflix has released new images from David Fincher’s The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth.
  • Brad Pitt reprises his role as Cliff Booth.
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Screen Brasil backs international distribution of ‘Gugu’s World’ and ‘Our Secret’

Screen Brasil has selected two Brazilian films for international distribution support: Allan Deberton’s ‘Gugu’s World’ and Grace Passô’s ‘Our Secret.’ The announcement was made during a panel at São Paulo’s Industry Days.

  • Screen Brasil selected ‘Gugu’s World’ and ‘Our Secret’ for international distribution support.
  • ‘Gugu’s World’ was directed by Allan Deberton and is described as an Oscar hopeful.
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DocumentarySingle source

Doc Talk Podcast Goes Live at Hot Springs With Four Oscar Contenders

The Doc Talk Podcast recorded a live episode at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival with filmmakers behind four documentaries gaining momentum in the Oscar race. The films are American Doctor, To Hold a Mountain, Closure and Once Upon a Time in Harlem.

  • Filmmakers behind four documentaries joined a live Doc Talk episode at the Hot Springs festival.
  • The films are American Doctor, To Hold a Mountain, Closure and Once Upon a Time in Harlem.
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Oscars · ForecastSingle source

Why ‘You Can See Everything’ Could Win Best Picture at the Oscars

The article examines why ‘You Can See Everything’ is being considered a potential Best Picture contender at the Oscars. The film is described as an unconventional work that reshaped the movie landscape in a single weekend.

  • ‘You Can See Everything’ is presented as a potential Best Picture winner.
  • The film is described as an unprecedented cinematic wildcard.
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Re-releasesSingle source

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Prestige’ Returns to Theaters on January 29, 2027

Christopher Nolan’s thriller The Prestige will return to theaters on January 29, 2027, for the film’s 20th anniversary. Walt Disney Studios is re-releasing the movie starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Scarlett Johansson.

  • The Prestige will return to theaters on January 29, 2027.
  • The re-release will mark the film’s 20th anniversary.
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Prestige’ Sets 2027 Re-Release in IMAX and 70mm

Christopher Nolan’s thriller “The Prestige” will return to theaters for the film’s 20th anniversary. Disney has scheduled the re-release for January 29, 2027, marking the movie’s first screenings on IMAX and 70mm screens.

  • “The Prestige” will return to theaters for its 20th anniversary.
  • Disney scheduled the re-release for January 29, 2027.
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Dwayne Johnson unveils new look at ‘Jumanji: Open World’ ahead of December release

Dwayne Johnson has revealed a new look at ‘Jumanji: Open World’, due in theaters this December. Jake Kasdan’s film is the final installment in Sony’s trilogy, with Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan returning.

  • Dwayne Johnson unveiled a new look at ‘Jumanji: Open World’.
  • The film is scheduled for a theatrical release in December.
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Oscar Predictions: Scott Feinberg Updates His Forecast After Festivals and Premieres

The Hollywood Reporter awards executive editor Scott Feinberg released an updated assessment of the Oscar race. His mid-October forecast follows several film festivals, the theatrical premieres of “You Can See Everything” and “La Bola Negra,” and the Academy Museum Gala.

  • Scott Feinberg published an updated forecast of the Oscar race.
  • The assessment follows several film festivals.
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ActorsSingle source

Jesse Eisenberg Says Razzie Win Cost Him Studio Movie Roles After ‘Batman v Superman’

Jesse Eisenberg said he was shut out of studio films after winning a Razzie for “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” He said the industry no longer wanted him to appear in a superhero movie.

  • Jesse Eisenberg said the Razzie win was followed by his loss of access to studio movie roles.
  • The actor said the industry did not want him in superhero films.
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Upcoming filmsSingle source

Quentin Tarantino Has Written His Tenth Film but Won’t Make It Yet

Quentin Tarantino confirmed that he has finished writing the script for his tenth feature film. He is delaying further work on the project until his new play, “The Popinjay Cavalier,” closes.

  • Quentin Tarantino has completed the script for his tenth feature film.
  • The director will not continue work on the project until “The Popinjay Cavalier” closes.
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MoviesSingle source

7 Movies Finished by Second Directors, From ‘Batman 2’ to ‘Spartacus’

A seven-film list covers productions completed by directors who replaced the original filmmakers. It includes ‘Spartacus,’ ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘Justice League’ and ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’

  • The list contains seven films completed by replacement directors.
  • ‘Spartacus’ was released in 1960 after Stanley Kubrick replaced Anthony Mann.
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Studio plans · ForecastSingle source

DC Studios’ James Gunn and Peter Safran Detailed Long-Term Plans to David Ellison

DC Studios chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran discussed the studio’s long-term direction with new boss David Ellison. Safran said Ellison gained a clear understanding of their plans for the coming years.

  • James Gunn and Peter Safran discussed DC Studios’ long-term direction with David Ellison.
  • Ellison was briefed on the studio’s vision for the next several years.
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Theatrical ReleasesSingle source

‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’ Set for Oscar-Qualifying Run in New York

Cohen Media Group will release ‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’ at New York City’s The Quad on December 4 for an Oscar-qualifying run. The film, starring Anders Danielsen Lie, Bill Pullman and Laurie Metcalf, will expand to a wider release on January 9, 2027.

  • Cohen Media Group will open ‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’ at The Quad in New York on December 4.
  • The film’s wider release is scheduled for January 9, 2027.
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AnimationSingle source

‘Toy Story 5’ Co-Director Kenna Harris on the Two-Week Story Rewrite

Kenna Harris, co-director of Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” discussed moving from a childhood fan of Jessie to making the sequel. Production included a two-week pause to overhaul a story that was not yet ready.

  • Kenna Harris is co-directing “Toy Story 5” after growing up as a fan of Jessie.
  • The film’s production paused for two weeks to overhaul a story that was not yet ready.
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ composer calls for protecting art from AI at WSA Film Music Days

Composer Simon Franglen spoke against replacing human creativity with artificial intelligence at a WSA Film Music Days panel in Ghent. Discussing his work on “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” he pointed to the emotion created by hundreds of musicians performing together.

  • Simon Franglen discussed AI’s risks to human creativity at a World Soundtrack Awards panel in Ghent.
  • Hundreds of musicians took part in recording the score for “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”
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Steven Soderbergh to Help Finish ‘The Batman Part II’ During Matt Reeves’ Hiatus

Steven Soderbergh will help complete filming on “The Batman Part II” while director Matt Reeves is on hiatus because of an ongoing family matter. Variety confirmed that Soderbergh approached Reeves and offered to step in.

  • Steven Soderbergh will help complete filming on “The Batman Part II.”
  • Matt Reeves is on hiatus because of an ongoing family matter.
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Iranian drama ‘Midday Meal’ wins Busan festival’s top prize and Oscar pathway

Majid Majidi’s Iranian drama ‘Midday Meal’ won the top prize at the Busan International Film Festival. The jury’s unanimous decision gives the film a route into Oscar consideration for best international feature.

  • Majid Majidi’s ‘Midday Meal’ won best film at the Busan International Film Festival.
  • The seven-member jury, led by Zhang Yimou, made the decision unanimously.
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