Director Edgar Wright is taking on one of Stephen King’s most politically charged stories — The Running Man. The film, slated for U.S. release on November 14, 2025, promises to deliver a darker, more faithful take on King’s dystopian novel. For fans of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger adaptation, this version is expected to look and […]
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Streaming Overtakes Theaters: What the AP-NORC Poll Reveals
The movie business is facing another turning point. A new poll from AP-NORC shows that 75% of U.S. adults watched a newly released film via streaming in the past year—while only 16% go to theaters monthly. The numbers don’t lie: streaming has overtaken theaters as the preferred way to see new releases. Read the full […]
Quentin Tarantino Prepares a Stage Play and a $200M Netflix Epic
Quentin Tarantino is plotting the final act of his career — and it’s not what anyone expected. The director famous for Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill has revealed that his next project is not a film at all, but a stage play. Written and already complete, the play will debut in London’s West End in […]
Founders Films: Tech Industry Vets Make Hollywood Pro-America Again
Founders Films is a new film production company founded by tech industry titans and defense professionals. Rick Lyman, TV & Movie Industry Consultant, shares how the new project seeks to make Hollywood pro-America again: Revitalizing the American Spirit in Hollywood The American spirit is lost from Hollywood… at least, that’s what Founders Films sees, anyway. […]
Elio is Pixar’s Biggest Box Office Debut Flop
Has the reign of Pixar on the animation circuit come to an end? The turnout for the latest film, Elio, sure makes it seem that way… Film Consultant Rick Lyman reflects on the disappointing turnout for the latest from the studio known for films like Toy Story, The Incredibles and Inside Out. Elio is finally […]