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Brad Pitt, George Clooney’s ‘Wolfs’ director cancels sequel after streaming service pulls theatrical release: ‘No longer trusted’

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Brad Pitt, George Clooney’s ‘Wolfs’ director cancels sequel after streaming service pulls theatrical release: ‘No longer trusted’

Despite being a reported hit, Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s recent onscreen teamup, “Wolfs,” will not be getting a sequel. According to Deadline, “Wolfs” was the most viewed feature film on Apple TV+, and the outlet had previously confirmed a sequel was on the horizon. However, the film’s director, Jon Watts, pulled the plug after a disagreement … Read more

Cher rants about ‘arrogant’ ‘Mask’ director Peter Bogdanovich: ‘He was a pig’

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Cher rants about ‘arrogant’ ‘Mask’ director Peter Bogdanovich: ‘He was a pig’

Cher is not holding back about her “Mask” director Peter Bogdanovich. In a new interview with The Times UK, Cher, 78, said the late Bogdanovich was one of two directors that she “didn’t like” working with. “He was an asshole,” the “Believe” singer said. “He was not nice to the girls in the film and … Read more

Exclusive | JonBenet Ramsey doc director is ‘firmly convinced’ case can be solved — reveals if he thinks family is guilty

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Exclusive | JonBenet Ramsey doc director is ‘firmly convinced’ case can be solved — reveals if he thinks family is guilty

It’s one of America’s most famous cold cases, and he thinks it can be solved. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger helms the new three-part Netflix documentary, “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey.” Premiering Monday, Nov. 25, the docuseries explores the famous tragic case of the 6-year-old beauty pageant star, who was murdered and sexually assaulted in … Read more

Josh Brolin threatens to ‘quit acting’ if ‘Dune 2’ director doesn’t earn Oscar nomination

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Josh Brolin threatens to ‘quit acting’ if ‘Dune 2’ director doesn’t earn Oscar nomination

Josh Brolin has a bone to pick with the academy. The actor, 56, shared that the Oscars got it wrong when they failed to nominated his “Dune” director Denis Villeneuve for the 2021 sci-fi movie. This year, Villeneuve is up for consideration for the award again for “Dune: Part Two.” The sequel received better reviews … Read more

‘Suits’ director Tim Matheson says Meghan Markle had ‘sparkle,’ marrying into royal family was ‘bold move’: ‘That’s a miniseries’

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‘Suits’ director Tim Matheson says Meghan Markle had ‘sparkle,’ marrying into royal family was ‘bold move’: ‘That’s a miniseries’

Tim Matheson felt Meghan Markle had a certain “sparkle” before she became the Duchess of Sussex. In 2011, the “Animal House” actor directed the former Hollywood actress on an episode of her legal drama “Suits.” The 76-year-old has written a memoir about his career titled “Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood … Read more

‘Shallow Hal’ director takes credit for Gwyneth Paltrow’s unique baby name Apple — here’s why

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‘Shallow Hal’ director takes credit for Gwyneth Paltrow’s unique baby name Apple — here’s why

It turns out that Gwyneth Paltrow’s unique baby name isn’t that unique after all. The actress, 52, shocked the world when she named her firstborn child with ex-husband Chris Martin Apple in 2004 — but her “Shallow Hal” director believes he knows where the moniker came from. Brothers Bobby and Peter Farrelly discussed the name … Read more

‘Martha’ director R.J. Cutler responds to Martha Stewart’s harsh criticism: ‘It wasn’t surprising’

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‘Martha’ director R.J. Cutler responds to Martha Stewart’s harsh criticism: ‘It wasn’t surprising’

R.J. Cutler has entered the chat. After the Netflix documentary “Martha” hit the streaming platform on Oct. 30, Martha Stewart accused the director of using unflattering camera angles and leaving out massive parts of her life. But Cutler isn’t bothered by the 83-year-old’s feedback. Martha Stewart admits to cheating on ex-husband Andrew Stewart in Netflix … Read more

Martha Stewart says she wants to do new ‘version’ of her Netflix doc, calls out ‘intense’ director

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Martha Stewart says she wants to do new ‘version’ of her Netflix doc, calls out ‘intense’ director

Martha Stewart has some choice words for her Netflix documentary. After the streaming platform released the documentary dubbed “Martha” on October 30, the 83-year-old called out director R.J. Cutler for unflattering camera angles and leaving out massive parts of her life. Now, Stewart is keen on making a second film. Martha Stewart on “The Tonight Show … Read more

Curious George was supposed to be in ‘Forrest Gump’ — but the director decided ‘that monkey’s gotta go’

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Curious George was supposed to be in ‘Forrest Gump’ — but the director decided ‘that monkey’s gotta go’

Run, Curious George, run! The animated monkey was in the original script for “Forrest Gump,” director Robert Zemeckis revealed with stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in the latest of “Entertainment Weekly’s Reunions” video series released Wednesday. Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Robert Zemeckis. youtube/Entertainment Weekly “I remember that first draft that Eric Roth wrote on ‘Gump,’ … Read more

‘Barney & Friends’ music director received ‘frightening’ death threats over catchy songs: ‘I wanted to kill you’

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‘Barney & Friends’ music director received ‘frightening’ death threats over catchy songs: ‘I wanted to kill you’

“Barney & Friends” music director Bob Singleton didn’t warm everyone’s heart with his catchy tunes. Singleton appeared on the new podcast “Generation Barney” and recalled receiving death threats from people who hated the songs he made for the children’s TV series. Bob Singleton in an Instagram video. “When I was nominated for a Grammy, a … Read more

Russell Crowe thought Joaquin Phoenix was ‘terribly unprofessional’ on ‘Gladiator’ set: director

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Russell Crowe thought Joaquin Phoenix was ‘terribly unprofessional’ on ‘Gladiator’ set: director

Joaquin Phoenix was not ready to enter the “Gladiator” arena — and Russell Crowe didn’t like it. The movie’s director, Ridley Scott, spoke to The New York Times before the upcoming release of “Gladiator II” and revealed that the first few days of production didn’t go as planned – mainly because Phoenix was overwhelmed and Crowe believed his behavior was … Read more

New Hugh Grant movie ‘Heretic’ slams AI, director warns ‘it might kill us all’

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New Hugh Grant movie ‘Heretic’ slams AI, director warns ‘it might kill us all’

Hugh Grant’s new film, “Heretic,” has an unexpected announcement about artificial intelligence in the final credits. Variety reported there is a message that says, “No generative AI was used in the making of this film.” The film’s directors, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, made their feelings about the technology clear in comments with the outlet. “We have … Read more

Disney would never allow Jessica Rabbit in the ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ sequel, says director: ‘They can’t’

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Disney would never allow Jessica Rabbit in the ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ sequel, says director: ‘They can’t’

What’s a “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” sequel without Jessica Rabbit? The film’s director, Robert Zemeckis, shared his thoughts on a possible follow-up to the 1988 classic that featured the sexy and flirty animated wife of Roger Rabbit donned in her iconic red dress that highlighted her hourglass figure. While on the Oct. 30 episode of … Read more

‘Walking Dead’ director unpacks the ‘senselessness’ of Glenn’s brutal death 8 years later: ‘That was rough’

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‘Walking Dead’ director unpacks the ‘senselessness’ of Glenn’s brutal death 8 years later: ‘That was rough’

Viewers weren’t the only ones sad to see Steven Yeun’s character, Glenn Rhee, killed off “The Walking Dead.” The Post spoke to Greg Nicotero, the special makeup effects creator and executive producer for the beloved zombie apocalypse series. He also directed the episode in which Glenn meets his gruesome fate and shared that Rhee’s death … Read more

Anna Kendrick slams ‘icky’ director for embarrassing her in front of 100 extras: ‘F–k you’

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Anna Kendrick slams ‘icky’ director for embarrassing her in front of 100 extras: ‘F–k you’

Anna Kendrick is recalling an “icky” moment when a director embarrassed her in front of 100 extras after asking her to improvise a scene. The “Woman of the Hour” director, 39, addressed the situation during a recent live taping for the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast. When asked what the worst note she was ever given … Read more

Exclusive | Is ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ a Halloween movie? The director chooses a side

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Exclusive | Is ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ a Halloween movie? The director chooses a side

It’s one of the biggest debates in film history. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is seemingly, as its title suggests, a Christmas movie. But there’s many elements of Halloween folded into the animated musical film, as well. And thus that sparks said debate: is “The Nightmare Before Christmas” a Christmas or a Halloween movie? Jack Skellington … Read more

Director Paul Schrader walked out of ‘Joker 2’ to shop as sequel is set to lose $200 million at box office

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Director Paul Schrader walked out of ‘Joker 2’ to shop as sequel is set to lose 0 million at box office

Paul Schrader has nothing good to say about “Joker: Folie à Deux.” The famous director, 78, revealed that he, like many others, walked out of the movie theater when he watched the DC sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. “I saw about 10 or 15 minutes of it,” Schrader told Jeremy O. Harris for … Read more

Director Paul Feig recalls how Robin Williams ‘sabotaged’ his stand-up comedy career

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Director Paul Feig recalls how Robin Williams ‘sabotaged’ his stand-up comedy career

Hollywood director Paul Feig accused late comedian Robin Williams of sabotaging his stand-up career “a couple of times” as he tried to break into the comedy industry in Los Angeles. Feig, best known for directing hits including “The Office,” “Bridesmaids” and the controversial “Ghostbusters” reboot, revealed what it was like trying to stand out in … Read more

Will Smith’s fart on ‘Men in Black’ set led to 3-hour cast, crew evacuation, director reveals

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Will Smith’s fart on ‘Men in Black’ set led to 3-hour cast, crew evacuation, director reveals

He discharged one weapon in public. Will Smith farted so badly on the set of “Men in Black” that he forced the cast and crew to evacuate for three hours, director Barry Sonnenfeld revealed. Sonnenfield told the gaseous anecdote on the latest episode of Kelly Ripa’s SiriusXM podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera,” where the veteran … Read more

‘Hillbilly Elegy’ director Ron Howard says he’s ‘surprised and disappointed’ by J.D. Vance’s campaign rhetoric

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‘Hillbilly Elegy’ director Ron Howard says he’s ‘surprised and disappointed’ by J.D. Vance’s campaign rhetoric

Ron Howard won’t be voting for J.D. Vance in the upcoming election. The famous filmmaker, 70, has a history with Vance, 40, who wrote the memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” that was adapted into a 2020 Netflix film directed by Howard. But now that Vance is Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee for the November election, Howard has … Read more