Guillermo del Toro defends Digger after negative reviews
The filmmaker has praised Tom Cruise’s *Digger* despite negative reviews, calling it an ambitious film made for the cinema.
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The filmmaker has praised Tom Cruise’s *Digger* despite negative reviews, calling it an ambitious film made for the cinema.
The film reportedly took $3.4 million in US cinemas on Friday, with its opening weekend in the US and Canada forecast at $7.5 million.
Sony is reportedly in discussions over a Battlefield film, with Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan linked to the project.
HBO Max chief Casey Bloys has praised the first season of its new Harry Potter series ahead of its planned Christmas release.
Douglas says his longstanding denials of a relationship with his *Romancing the Stone* co-star were intended to protect his family.
Peacock has reportedly approved a Fast & Furious television series, with a premiere expected in 2028.
Nieuws.nl says Spanish media cited a family statement in reporting the film-maker’s death in Madrid.
Neil Patrick Harris is set to play Applegate in a revival of *Damn Yankees*, scheduled to open on Broadway in April 2027.
After receiving a Golden Eye career award, John Turturro said he was surprised and pleased by the response to his new film.
TheWrap says the Spider-Man: No Way Home director has been tapped for a film written by Simon Kinberg, after an earlier report said Lucasfilm was considering him.
Universal says it is the first studio to pass $5bn at the global box office this year, helped by three films that each grossed more than $1bn.
AI performer Tilly Norwood has received many offers for possible roles, her creator says, but her team is turning down traditional film parts.