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Exclusive | Why Barbara Walters envied Diane Sawyer — and felt ‘extremely threatened’ by her: doc director

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Exclusive | Why Barbara Walters envied Diane Sawyer — and felt ‘extremely threatened’ by her: doc director

The interviewer is now the subject.  Legendary broadcast journalist Barbara Walters, who died in 2022 at age 93, takes center stage in the new documentary “Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything” (premiering Monday, June 23 on Hulu and Disney+).  Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Jackie Jesko, the program offers a comprehensive look at Walters’ trailblazing career, and … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Scream 7’ director Kevin Williamson reacts to cast shakeups and set turmoil

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Exclusive | ‘Scream 7’ director Kevin Williamson reacts to cast shakeups and set turmoil

He’ll be right back.  Kevin Williamson, screenwriter for the first “Scream” movie, is returning to direct the upcoming “Scream 7,” premiering on Feb. 27, 2026.  “Oh, it’s been awesome [to return]. I’ve always been on the fringes of the last few ‘Scream’ movies, as sort of the granddaddy of the franchise,” he exclusively told The Post.  … Read more

Billy Joel cracking jokes about ‘getting old,’ ‘cremated’ after brain disorder diagnosis, Tribeca doc director shares

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Billy Joel cracking jokes about ‘getting old,’ ‘cremated’ after brain disorder diagnosis, Tribeca doc director shares

When the lights went up on Broadway for the world premiere of the documentary “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” — at New York’s Beacon Theatre for the opening night of the Tribeca Festival — the hometown hero was not in the house. As exclusively revealed to The Post last week, the 76-year-old music legend … Read more

How ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ filmed climactic fight on NYC skyscraper: director

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How ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ filmed climactic fight on NYC skyscraper: director

Wax on, wax off.  The latest movie in the “Karate Kid” franchise, “Karate Kid: Legends,” ended with a dramatic fight — that included hundreds of background actors. “We had 650 extras in there on the [sound] stage for that sequence, to really sell it,” director Jonathan Entwistle exclusively told The Post.  Ben Wang as Li … Read more

‘Pee-wee Herman’ actor Paul Reubens hid shocking secret from documentary director until his death

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‘Pee-wee Herman’ actor Paul Reubens hid shocking secret from documentary director until his death

Paul Reubens did not tell his director, Matt Wolf, that he was dying from cancer. The actor and comedian, who famously starred as Pee-wee Herman in the 1980s, passed away in 2023 at age 70. Before his death, he gave over 40 hours of interviews on camera about his life and career for a two-part … Read more

Jackie Chan dislocated shoulder filming ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ fight scene — and Joshua Jackson ‘took every punch,’ director says

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Jackie Chan dislocated shoulder filming ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ fight scene — and Joshua Jackson ‘took every punch,’ director says

There’s a new kid on the block.  The “Karate Kid” franchise has a new installment — “Karate Kid: Legends.”  “Who doesn’t know Daniel LaRusso?” director Jonathan Entwistle exclusively told The Post, referring to the original “Karate Kid” Ralph Macchio’s character.  “One of the most indelible cultural concepts in the world is Mr. Miyagi and wax … Read more

‘Madden’ actor quits film over director David O. Russell using N-word on set, uncomfortable nudity: report

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‘Madden’ actor quits film over director David O. Russell using N-word on set, uncomfortable nudity: report

Drama is ensuing on the set of “Madden.” A supporting actor in the upcoming film starring Christian Bale and Nicolas Cage allegedly quit on Friday, just two weeks after production started, over David O. Russell’s alleged use of the N-word on set, TMZ reported on Wednesday. Five members of the cast and crew reportedly told … Read more

James Foley, director behind ‘House of Cards,’ ‘Fifty Shades’ and ‘Fear,’ dead at 71

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James Foley, director behind ‘House of Cards,’ ‘Fifty Shades’ and ‘Fear,’ dead at 71

James Foley, whose decades-long directing career spanned both film and television, has passed away at 71. The legendary filmmaker died “peacefully in his sleep earlier this week” in Los Angeles after a “years-long struggle” with brain cancer, his rep told The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday. Foley’s directing credits include the classic films “At Close Range” … Read more

‘10 Things I Hate About You’ director reveals he’s working on a sequel — with a nod to Heath Ledger

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‘10 Things I Hate About You’ director reveals he’s working on a sequel — with a nod to Heath Ledger

We don’t hate the idea of a follow-up film. After directing the 1999 rom-com “10 Things I Hate About You,” Gil Junger revealed a second movie is in the works called “10 Things I Hate About Dating.” ” ’10 Things I Hate About Dating’ is definitively in the works as a feature film. We’re developing it … Read more

Sinners’ Director Ryan Coogler Narrates Musical Scene

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Sinners’ Director Ryan Coogler Narrates Musical Scene

In “Anatomy of a Scene,” we ask directors to reveal the secrets that go into making key scenes in their movies. See new episodes in the series on Fridays. You can also watch our collection of more than 150 videos on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Viewers might not expect to see a … Read more

‘Rust’ director skipped watching Alec Baldwin’s reality show: ‘Was busy hitting myself in the face with a frying pan’

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‘Rust’ director skipped watching Alec Baldwin’s reality show: ‘Was busy hitting myself in the face with a frying pan’

“Rust” director Joel Souza was not compelled to tune into Alec Baldwin’s new reality TV show.  Souza, 51, spoke about Baldwin and the series in a new interview with The Guardian published Monday. “Rust” arrives in theaters on Friday, three and a half years after Souza and cinematographer Halyna Hutchins were shot when a prop … Read more

‘American Psycho’ casting director slams Austin Butler playing Patrick Bateman for a wild reason

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‘American Psycho’ casting director slams Austin Butler playing Patrick Bateman for a wild reason

Too pretty for the job. Kerry Barden, the casting director for “American Psycho,” recently told the Hollywood Reporter he thinks Austin Butler is too beautiful for his rumored role as Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel. Kerry Barden at a SAG-AFTRA Foundation event for casting in LA in February … Read more

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ director reveals 1 vet was ‘harassed’ to join sequel — and refused

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‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ director reveals 1 vet was ‘harassed’ to join sequel — and refused

Stubborn SMG. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the director of the new “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” revealed that she “tried relentlessly,” and failed, to get Sarah Michelle Gellar to return for the sequel. “I tried, okay? I harassed her! But she is dead,” the 37-year-old filmmaker told Entertainment Weekly as she broke down the … Read more

Emilio Estevez blasts ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ director Joel Schumacher as a ‘nightmare’ and ‘bully’: He ‘was wildly insecure’

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Emilio Estevez blasts ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ director Joel Schumacher as a ‘nightmare’ and ‘bully’: He ‘was wildly insecure’

Brat-tea. Emilio Estevez has opened up about the “nightmare” experience he had working with director Joel Schumacher on the beloved 1980s movie, “St. Elmo’s Fire.” The “Mighty Ducks” star, 62, discussed the making of the Brat Pack classic during his appearance on Thursday’s episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast when host Josh Horowitz asked … Read more

‘Pride & Prejudice’ director reveals Matthew Macfadyen improvised this iconic Mr. Darcy moment

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‘Pride & Prejudice’ director reveals Matthew Macfadyen improvised this iconic Mr. Darcy moment

The hand that almost never flexed. “Pride & Prejudice” director Joe Wright revealed that the brief but powerful moment where Mr. Darcy’s (Matthew Macfadyen) hand trembles after helping Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) into her carriage was improvised by Macfadyen, 50. “It wasn’t in the script, but that was an important moment in the book,” Wright, … Read more

‘American Psycho’ director calls out ‘Wall Street bros’ for idolizing Patrick Bateman: ‘I’m mystified by it’

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‘American Psycho’ director calls out ‘Wall Street bros’ for idolizing Patrick Bateman: ‘I’m mystified by it’

Patrick Bateman is no role model. “American Psycho” director Mary Harron told Letterboxd Journal in a new interview for the film’s 25th anniversary that she disagrees with the fans who aspire to be like Christian Bale’s iconic serial killer character. “I’m always so mystified by it,” said Harron about Patrick Bateman being embraced on social media … Read more

‘Home Alone 2’ director wants Donald Trump’s cameo removed: ‘If I cut it, I’ll probably be sent out of the country’

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‘Home Alone 2’ director wants Donald Trump’s cameo removed: ‘If I cut it, I’ll probably be sent out of the country’

Alone without a homeland? “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” director Chris Columbus wants Donald Trump’s cameo removed from the beloved movie but fears his director’s cut would get him deported from the US. The filmmaker, 66, opened up about President Trump’s seven-second appearance in the 1992 movie during an interview with the San … Read more

‘First Blood’ and ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ director Ted Kotcheff dead at 94

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‘First Blood’ and ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ director Ted Kotcheff dead at 94

Ted Kotcheff, who directed Hollywood hits like “Weekend at Bernie’s” and the original “Rambo” film “First Blood,” has passed away. He was 94. The Canadian filmmaker’s family confirmed Kotcheff’s passing in a statement to the Canadian outlet The Globe and Mail. He reportedly died on Thursday, April 10. Although perhaps best known for directing Sylvester … Read more

Horror director John Carpenter is going on tour in 2025. Get tickets

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Horror director John Carpenter is going on tour in 2025. Get tickets

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. “Halloween” came early this year. Iconic director and composer John Carpenter recently announced he’s hitting the road this fall for a quick … Read more

Hollywood director James Toback ordered to pay $1.68B to 40 women who accused writer of sexual abuse

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Hollywood director James Toback ordered to pay .68B to 40 women who accused writer of sexual abuse

A New York jury on Wednesday awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse and other crimes over a span of 35 years, according to lawyers representing the plaintiffs. The decision stems from a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in 2022 after New York state instituted a one-year window for … Read more