Upcoming movie releases announced; Oscar contenders emerge; James Bond franchise undergoes creative shift
Total 299 words · 2 mins read
- Upcoming movie releases announced: A list of upcoming movie releases includes titles such as The Monkey, Cleaner, and I Heart Willie, scheduled from February 21 to March 14, 2025, showcasing a variety of genres.
- Oscar contenders emerge: 'Anora' and 'Conclave' are highlighted as potential Best Picture nominees as the Oscars voting period approaches, indicating a competitive race for the prestigious award.
- Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim set for streaming: The animated film is scheduled to begin streaming on Max on February 28, 2025, and will premiere on HBO linear the following day, set 183 years before The Lord of the Rings.
- Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey performs well at the box office: The film has achieved $1.9 million in its Thursday previews, marking NEON's second-best preview night ever, indicating strong audience interest.
- New movies streaming this weekend: Titles such as ‘Companion’ and ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ are now available for streaming, along with an extended cut of ‘Nosferatu’ on Peacock, providing viewers with fresh content.
- James Bond franchise undergoes creative shift: With producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson stepping back, Amazon MGM is taking creative control of the James Bond series, marking a significant change in the franchise's direction.
- Martin Scorsese to direct new crime movie: The acclaimed director is set to helm a Hawaiian crime film featuring stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Dwayne Johnson, and Emily Blunt, continuing his legacy in filmmaking at age 82.
- DC’s Clayface movie finds director: The upcoming villain-centric film from DC Studios has appointed James Watkins, known for 'Speak No Evil', as its director, indicating progress in the project.
- Upcoming James Bond decision sparks fan engagement: Jeff Bezos has engaged fans by asking for their opinions on who should be the next James Bond, reflecting the franchise's evolving landscape under Amazon's control.
Follow What Matters to You