CinemaBlend
Copy to clipboard
The COVID-19 Pandemic has overthrown the theatrical landscape as we know it. Since theaters first started shutting down last year, the domestic box-office has hit record lows. While the ongoing pandemic plays a big part in the decline, streaming giants such as HBO Max havenât made the going any easier. Despite Warner Bros industry shattering announcement last December, Disney has assured viewers that when it comes its 2021 film slate, including the Marvel Cinematic Universeâs
Black Widow, the plan is still for them to hit theaters.
In a recent earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek stood by that statement and confirmed that the studio is still intending to release
CinemaBlend
Netflix just acquired the rights to Rebecca Hallâs
Passing, which premiered at this yearâs Sundance Film Festival. The film centers around racial passing and is based on a 1929 novel by Nella Larson. When it comes to directing such a sensitive film, the producers of
Passing were initially hesitant to hand the reins over to Rebecca Hall. However, those attached quickly found themselves surprised at just how perfect of a choice the English actress-turned-director was for the upcoming Tessa Thompson movie.
In a recent interview Nina Yang Bongiovi, a producer for
Passing, shared the surprising story that ultimately led to Rebecca Hall making her directorial debut:
CinemaBlend
Copy to clipboard
Last August news broke that Chadwick Boseman tragically passed away at the age of 43. Since his passing there have been a number of celebrities in the entertainment industry that have spoken out about the legacy and impact the
Black Panther star left on Hollywood. Daniel Kaluuya, who also worked on
Black Panther, is the latest to share his thoughts on
Black Panther 2 moving forward without Boseman.
In a recent interview the
Get Out star shared his opinions on how the MCU has decided to continue without Boseman while admiring his commitment to the screen, despite the circumstances. He described those complicated feelings, saying: