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  • Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in Talks for ‘The Drama’

    (Left) Zendaya stars as Tashi in director Luca Guadagnino’s 'Challengers,' an Amazon MGM Studios film. Photo credit: Niko Tavernise. © 2024 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Right) Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ 'The Batman.' Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/ ™ & © DC Comics.
    (Left) Zendaya stars as Tashi in director Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers,’ an Amazon MGM Studios film. Photo credit: Niko Tavernise. © 2024 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Right) Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘The Batman.’ Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/ ™ & © DC Comics.

    Preview:

    • Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are in talks for ‘The Drama’.
    • It’s the new movie from ‘Dream Scenario’ filmmaker Kristoffer Borgli.
    • A24 is backing the film.

    As they find space in their schedules waiting for other big projects to kick back in again, Zendaya (who will be shooting the long-delayed third season of ‘Euphoria’ at some point) and Robert Pattinson (who is awaiting Matt Reeves’ script for ‘The Batmansequel) are looking to co-star in a new movie together.

    That film is called ‘The Drama’ and will be the latest effort from writer/director Kristoffer Borgli, who saw success last year with the Nicolas Cage oddity ‘Dream Scenario’.

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    Deadline reports that the starry duo are in early talks to take the lead roles in the movie.

    What’s the story of ‘The Drama’?

    Zendaya attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Amazon MGM Studios’ 'Challengers' at Regency Village Theatre on April 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
    Zendaya attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Challengers’ at Regency Village Theatre on April 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios.

    Plot details for this latest Borgli movie are under wraps at this point, but Deadline has heard that it could well follow a romantic couple who have decided to get married, but who hit a rough patch before the big day.

    Given how ‘Dream Scenario’ turned out –– Cage starred as an unassuming college professor who unexpectedly starts showing up in people’s dreams, to initially comedic and then weirdly violent effect, meditation on insta-celebrity and cancel culture –– we’d expect there will be more to it than that. And you know neither Pattinson nor Zendaya would want to star in a basic romantic drama.

    Related Article: Every Zendaya Movie, Ranked!

    Who is backing ‘The Drama’?

    Nicolas Cage and director Kristoffer Borgli on the set of 'Dream Scenario.'
    (L to R) Nicolas Cage and director Kristoffer Borgli on the set of ‘Dream Scenario.’ Courtesy of A24.

    This new movie will find Borgli returning to the A24 fold, as the studio previously backed ‘Dream Scenario’ and is happy to stay in business with the director.

    And fellow A24 stalwart Ari Aster is producing the film via his Square Peg company. It’s another reunion, as Aster’s company previously backed ‘Dream Scenario’. Also on the ‘Hereditary’ director’s producing schedule is ‘Death of a Unicorn’ starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega and ‘Eddington’ starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone.

    What else are Zendaya and Robert Pattinson working on?

    Zendaya in 'Euphoria.'
    Zendaya in ‘Euphoria.’ Photograph by Eddy Chen/HBO.

    Zendaya, who returned to Arrakis for ‘Dune: Part Two’ may well be headed back sooner rather than later if rumors of Denis Villeneuve developing ‘Dune: Messiah’ as his potential next film pan out.

    As mentioned, there’s also HBO’s ‘Euphoria’, which is scheduled to start filming its third season early next year.

    On Pattinson’s side of things, he’s working on Lynne Ramsay’s new movie ‘Die, My Love’ opposite Jennifer Lawrence.

    There is also horror movie remakePossession’ on which he’s a producer. Plus, ‘The Batman’ sequel is waiting in the wings and will likely kick off shooting next year.

    Finally, Pattinson will be back on our screens in Bong Joon Ho’s latest, sci-fi satire ‘Mickey 17’, which is due to be released on January 31st.

    When will ‘The Drama’ be on screens?

    No release date has been mentioned for the movie yet, but if it starts shooting this year, it could well be out early in 2025.

    Robert Pattinson in 'Superpowered: The DC Story.'
    Robert Pattinson in ‘Superpowered: The DC Story.’ Photograph by Courtesy of Max/Warner Bros.

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  • Beyond Fest Announces Full 2023 Line Up

    Beyond Fest 2023 takes place September 26th - October 10th.
    Beyond Fest 2023 takes place September 26th – October 10th.

    Now entering its 11th year, the highest-attended genre film festival in the US, Beyond Fest is back and bigger than ever.

    The event, which has brought first looks at new movies and more to fans for years, is back this month, comprising 55 features, including 5 world premieres, 3 North American Premieres, 7 US premieres, and 18 West Coast Premieres.

    When and where is Beyond Fest 2023 happening?

    Nicolas Cage in 'Dream Scenario.'
    (Left) Nicolas Cage in ‘Dream Scenario.’ Courtesy of A24.

    This year’s event runs between September 26th – October 10th.

    In partnership with the American Cinematheque and presented exclusively by distributor NEON, Beyond Fest will screen at the Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3 and Regency Village Theatre.

    Here’s what Head of Programming Evrim Ersoy has to say about this year’s fest:

    “With over 19,000 attendees in 2022, our goal this year was to go bigger while also exposing audiences to new filmmakers who represent the future. We’ve delivered on that promise with a program that has the world’s most celebrated artists like James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro, and Roger Corman joining us alongside some of Cinema’s boldest new voices including Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, Demián Rugna and Macon Blair.”

    Related Article: Beyond Fest’s Full 2022 Line Up Includes ‘Halloween Ends’ and More

    What could I see at the 2023 Beyond Fest?

    John David Washington as Joshua in 20th Century Studios' 'The Creator.'
    John David Washington as Joshua in 20th Century Studios’ ‘The Creator.’ Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2023 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    Among the offerings at this year’s event are Gareth Edwards’ sci-fi epic ‘The Creator’, which is the opening night movie at the Aero, while Kristoffer Borgli’s comedy-satire sensation, ‘Dream Scenario’, featuring Nicolas Cage, will close things out.

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    Paul Mescal stars in two new movies: first, opposite Andrew Scott and alongside Jamie Bell and Claire Foy, in Andrew Haigh’s metaphysical romantic drama ‘All of Us Strangers’, and then he’s opposite Saoirse Ronan in Garth Davis’ psychological drama ‘FOE’.

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    We can also expect to see Justine Triet’s Palme d’Or winner ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ and Kitty Green’s slow-burn outback thriller ‘The Royal Hotel’.

    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in James Cameron's 'The Abyss.'
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in James Cameron’s ‘The Abyss.’ Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures.

    And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Talking of icebergs, James Cameron will also be in attendance: not bringing ‘Titanic’, but instead to introduce and then discuss the Special Edition of 1989’s ‘The Abyss’. You’d think the man would be too busy working on his ‘Avatar’ sequels, but Beyond Fest has him!

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    There will also be a celebration of genre legend Roger Corman, including a special tribute screening with brand new 35mm prints of ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll High School’, ‘Piranha’, ‘Grand Theft Auto’ and ‘The Raven’ followed by a panel featuring Corman and longtime collaborators Ron Howard, Jon Davison, Amy Holden Jones, Joe Dante and Allan Arkush.

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    Guillermo del Toro will be there to mark 10 years of his robots-vs-giant-monsters pic ‘Pacific Rim’, and maintaining the theme, director Brad Bird will bring his much-loved animation classic ‘The Iron Giant’.

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    Elsewhere, there will be a chance to see the remake of Troma classic ‘The Toxic Avenger’ starring Peter Dinklage as the mutated, mop-wielding hero, and so much more.

    Peter Dinklage in 'The Toxic Avenger.'
    Peter Dinklage in ‘The Toxic Avenger.’ Credit: Legendary Pictures.
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    How can I get tickets for the 2023 Beyond Fest?

    A scene from 'All of Us Strangers.'
    A scene from ‘All of Us Strangers.’ Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures.

    Tickets will be on sale via americancinematheque.com on Friday, September 15th at 10AM PST.

    Visit beyondfest.com and americancinematheque.com for details.

    Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi in Guillermo del Toro's 'Pacific Rim.'
    (L to R) Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pacific Rim.’ Photo: Warner Bros.

    Other Movies Playing at Beyond Fest 2023:

    Buy Tickets: ‘The Creator’ Movie Showtimes

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    Buy ‘Pacific Rim’ On Amazon