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Rumors Swirled About Sony And Marvel Clashing Over Spider-Man: Brand New Day, And How Kevin Feige (Allegedly) Put The Kibosh On One Big Director

Ryan LaBee — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:37:45 +0000

Did fans dodge a bullet?

I Didn’t See Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’s Plot Twist Coming, So I Had To Break It Down With The Cast

Riley Utley — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:02:00 +0000

I didn't see it coming at all!

Will Zombieland 3 Come Out In 2029? Ruben Fleischer Shares An Optimistic Update About The Threequel

Adam Holmes — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:08:34 +0000

Nut up or shut up.

Venom’s Director Weighs In On Why The Films Succeeded While Sony’s Other Spider-Man Spinoffs Flopped

Ryan LaBee — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:56:51 +0000

Sony’s Spidey spinoffs have had mixed luck.

I Only Just Found Out Now You See Me: Now You Don't Is The Third In A Series, And I Feel Like Somebody Played A Magic Trick On Me

Heidi Venable — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000

I blame sorcery.

Venom 3 Has Found A Director, And They Know The Tom Hardy Franchise Inside And Out

Mike Reyes — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:37:19 +0000

With Venom 3 set to close out the Tom Hardy solo trilogy, the project has landed a perfect candidate to direct that grand finale.

Now You See Me 3 Is Still Happening, Has Brought Aboard A Major Venom Talent

Adam Holmes — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:00:15 +0000

It’s been a while since we got any updates on Now You See Me 3, but the threequel is still moving forward, as a major Venom talent has been recruited.

Venom Director Talks About Potential Tom Holland Spider-Man Team Up, And If He’d Return To Direct It

Corey Chichizola — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:24:31 +0000

Would Venom's Ruben Fleischer return for a crossover movie with Spider-Man?

Tom Holland's Uncharted Trailer Has Thrilling Action And Mark Wahlberg

Mike Reyes — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:14:35 +0000

Uncharted has finally given us our first look, and it's a treasure worth hunting.

The Full And Wild History Of Uncharted Movie Challenges And Delays

Eric Eisenberg — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:55 +0000

We've been waiting more than a decade for this one...

Uncharted: What We Know So Far About Tom Holland's Video Game Movie

Philip Sledge — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:00:00 +0000

It looks like we're finally going to be getting the long-awaited and highly anticipated Uncharted film adaptation in 2021.

Zombieland: Double Tap Director Has Ideas For A Spinoff

Nick Evans — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:52:35 +0000

Bring on the Zombieland Cinematic Universe!

Zombieland: Double Tap Director Shoots Down Those Weird Dan Aykroyd Casting Rumors

Adam Holmes — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:25:15 +0000

Sorry, folks, this appearance didn’t pan out.

Zombieland: Double Tap Director Ruben Fleischer On Bringing The Cast Back And Venom 2

Gabriel Kovacs — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:39:50 +0000

Director Ruben Fleischer joins the show to discuss bringing back his awesome cast, plus some welcome newcomers, and how they pulled off that awesome one-shot.

Zombieland: Double Tap Review: How To Pull Off A 10 Year Reunion During The Apocalypse

Eric Eisenberg — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:00:17 +0000

Zombieland: Double Tap is a solid addition to the big screen zom-com legacy, and a funny, freaky 10 year reunion.

Venom Director Ruben Fleischer Confirms That Spider-Man Will Eventually Cross Over

Adam Holmes — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:08:33 +0000

Fans have been wondering if Spider-Man and Venom would share the silver screen again.

How Zombieland: Double Tap’s Director Was Inspired To Design The World 10 Years After The First Movie

Eric Eisenberg — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:00:58 +0000

He did his research.

Zombieland: Double Tap Will Introduce New Zombies

Sarah El-Mahmoud — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:45:55 +0000

Get ready for more bloody cool action sequences!

Zombieland: Double Tap Director Teases Another Big Cameo

Nick Evans — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 17:00:53 +0000

Who could top Bill Murray?

Horror Directors Who Later Made Superhero Movies

Mike Reyes — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:54:11 +0000

From screams to dreams, there's some folks that know how to work both sides of the house.

Venom 2 May Be Getting A New Director

Corey Chichizola — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 18:02:45 +0000

While writer Kelly Marcel will reportedly return to work on the screenplay alongside Tom Hardy, Sony is apparently searching for a new director to helm the upcoming sequel

No, Venom Isn’t Getting An Unrated Cut

Sarah El-Mahmoud — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 01:20:45 +0000

Sorry, Marvel fans; Venom's not getting any stickier than he already was in the recent blockbuster.

How Venom’s Director Made Sure His Symbiote Stood Apart From Spider-Man 3

Corey Chichizola — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:57:15 +0000

We recently spoke with director Venom Ruben Fleischer, where he explained the effort to make the character look as different from Topher Grace's version as possible.

Venom: What We Know So Far

Adam Holmes — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 22:44:02 +0000

After years of being stuck in development hell, the Venom movie is finally getting off the ground. Here's everything you need to know about the blockbuster.

Where Zombieland 2 Stands, According To Its Director

Nick Evans — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:17:52 +0000

Venom director Ruben Fleischer gives an update on the long-awaited horror comedy sequel.

Sounds Like Venom Will Have A Mid-Credits Scene, So Stay Seated

Corey Chichizola — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:12:16 +0000

The movie will star Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock/Venom, but will it have a mid-credits scene?

Venom’s Director Explains That Venom-Less Trailer

Corey Chichizola — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 15:26:17 +0000

Anticipation for Venom has been slowly building, but its first trailer caused many fans to pause. Namely, because Venom wasn't actually in it.

The Classic Horror Movie That Influenced Venom’s Director

Conner Schwerdtfeger — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:13:56 +0000

A horror classic played a substantial role in the development of Sony's upcoming Spider-Man spinoff.

Who Riz Ahmed Might Be Playing In The Venom Movie

Sean O'Connell — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:29:07 +0000

New reports attach Rogue One standout Riz Ahmed to the super-villain story... though his role is being kept under wraps. So, let's fire up the speculation machine to see who Riz Ahmed could potentially play when Venom arrives in theaters next October.

Suicide Squad 2 Looking At Two Other Directors In Case Mel Gibson Doesn’t Pan Out

Conner Schwerdtfeger — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:44:38 +0000

Mel Gibson isn't the only director under consideration for Suicide Squad 2, and two awesome filmmakers have officially entered the running as well.

7 Directors The Flash Movie Should Be Looking At

Adam Holmes — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 22:57:50 +0000

While The Flash's situation behind the scenes is definitely troubling, we've come up with a list of candidates who would be worthy directing successors to Rick Famuyiwa.

Ruben Fleischer Being Considered For Ghostbusters 3

Gabe Toro — Sat, 31 May 2014 14:25:35 +0000

The issue is that apparently Fleischer is hesitant to take on a bigger project since he's just become a father and wants to spend some time with his kid. Hey, congrats, Ruben, very cool!

Gangster Squad's Ruben Fleischer In Talks To Direct Toy Store Adventure 'Overnight'

Nick Venable — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 23:13:05 +0000

The story will center on a divorced and absent-minded father and his son trying to rebuild their relationship (I could have saved all kinds of past relationships in a giant toy store.) The plot will also involve the father having to defuse a hostage situation.

Ruben Fleischer To Helm Secretive Sci-Fi Project For Sony

Kristy Puchko — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:08:11 +0000

The studio that distributed Fleischer's first two features has signed him to helm and produce an untitled sci-fi/fantasy flick. The unnamed project was pitched to Sony by Fleischer, and the studio has since hired emerging screenwriter Eric Pearson to draft its script.

Zombieland Director Ruben Fleischer Gets Behind The Wheel For SpyHunter

Eric Eisenberg — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:09:59 +0000

Director Ruben Fleischer got his feature career off to a great start making both Zombieland and 30 Minutes or Less, but his most recent venture hasn't had quite the same kind of success. Gangster Squad, which was released in January following a multi-month bump in the schedule following the Aurora, Colorado theater shooting, received a very tepid response from both critics and audiences...

Gangster Squad Poster Arrives In Advance Of Tomorrow's New Trailer

Katey Rich — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:09:41 +0000

If things had progressed as they should have, Ruben Fleischer's Gangster Squad would have been in theaters for over a month now, opening at the beginning of September to kick off the season of serious movies for grown-ups with great casts. But in July a man killed 12 people inside a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado

Gangster Squad Sets Reshoots In L.A.'s Chinatown

Katey Rich — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:09:29 +0000

Warner Bros. has set an August 20 start date for the reshoots, and have revealed that they'll now set the big final confrontation in L.A.'s Chinatown, with five days of night shoots scheduled for stars Ryan Gosling, Josh Brolin, Anthony Mackie, Robert Patrick, Troy Garity and Michael Pena

In Wake Of Aurora Tragedy, Warner Bros Will Re-Shoot Gangster Squad

Kristy Puchko — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:15:44 +0000

Just last week, many of us were eager to see Ruben Fleischer's historical drama about the Los Angeles police force's war against the rise of organized crime brought by East Coast mobster Mickey Cohen

Ruben Fleischer Producing Indie Rom-Com Two Night Stand For First-Timer Max Nichols

Kristy Puchko — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:43:54 +0000

With the quirky comedy Zombieland, director Ruben Fleischer made a name for himself; and now he's paving the way for another aspiring filmmaker. Fleischer, who has recently wrapped production on the buzzed about crime-drama Gangster Squad, will produce the indie romantic comedy Two Night Stand, which will be the feature debut of music video director Max Nichols.

First Trailer For Gangster Squad Arrives Online

Eric Eisenberg — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:07:11 +0000

So far director Ruben Fleischer has made two movies in his career. The first was Zombieland, a way-funnier-than-expected comedy about the end of the world, and 30 Minutes or Less, a comedy about a pizza boy who is strapped with a bomb and told to rob a bank. So naturally a few heads were turned when it was announced that Fleischer would be directing the dark period drama Gangster Squad.

Rhett Reese And Paul Wernick Bringing Zombieland To Television?

Jesse Carp — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:21:06 +0000

On Sunday night, a record number of cable television viewers tuned in to watch what can only be described as a valiant but ultimately flawed attempt to bring zombies to a weekly television audience. AMC's The Walking Dead, based on the popular graphic novel by Robert Kirkman, is killing it in the ratings but the show itself, well, it needs improvement. Good news, though, there may be another popular zombie series in the next few years with a potential adaptation of Zombieland hitting TV screens.

Warner Bros. Plans Prime October Release Date For Ruben Fleischer's Gangster Squad

Katey Rich — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:14:49 +0000

The movie is shooting now in Los Angeles, and apparently Warner Bros. likes what they're seeing so far-- Deadline< reports the studio is planning an October 19, 2012 release date for the film. With a cast like that and fascinating subject matter, a fall release pretty much only means one thing: Oscar hopes

Interview: Ruben Fleischer Moves On From Zombies With 30 Minutes Or Less

Katey Rich — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:35:21 +0000

I talked to Fleischer a few weeks ago about managing a movie that's got a lot of laughs but also real violence, how he made a film in which his main character was kind of a jerk, and how to use gay jokes so they're actually funny

First 30 Minutes Or Less Teaser Poster Shows Off Two Types Of Masks

Eric Eisenberg — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:12:33 +0000

When you write ten movie news stories a day and approximately 200 per month, you begin to notice patterns. One such pattern is the connection between trailers and posters. If a poster for an upcoming film is released you can bet that a trailer isn't far behind, and the same goes vice versa. Yesterday saw the release of the first trailer for the bank robbery comedy 30 Minutes or Less, so guess what we have for you today?

New Images From 30 Minutes Or Less, Bad Teacher And Anonymous

Eric Eisenberg — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:27:56 +0000

It's a bit presumptuous to say when we're only five days in, but 2011 may end up being a really great year for movies. Browsing through our 2011 preview, there's an endless number of titles with high potential

Director Ruben Fleischer Enters Negotiations For Tales From The Gangster Squad

Eric Eisenberg — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:19:09 +0000

While speaking with director Ruben Fleischer this past summer on the set of his next film, 30 Minutes or Less, he delivered some disheartening news it may be a while yet before we see a sequel to Zombieland

Ruben Fleischer Now Up For The Tales From The Gangster Squad Job

Katey Rich — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:58:10 +0000

It's a wildly diverse list of possibilities, to the point that it seems Warner Bros. is willing to go in some really interesting directions with the material, which producer Dan Lin describes as

Fred Ward Joining 30 Minutes Or Less

Doug Norrie — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:45:00 +0000

When directors are casting for a movie and the role of “Strict and Angry Dad” needs filling, Fred Ward has to be up there on the list of guys to call. Ward is a classic "that guy" whose grizzled looks

Jesse Eisenberg May Join Aziz Ansari In 30 Minutes Or Less

Perri Nemiroff — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:33:59 +0000

With Jesse Eisenberg almost on board, 30 Minutes or Less is starting to seem like a guaranteed success. Who better to compliment Ansari’s antics than Eisenberg? Both have a knack

Ruben Fleischer Finally Picks His Next Project

Will LeBlanc — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:29:16 +0000

Fleischer has been the belle of the ball recently with projects being thrown his direction left and right, including Tom Cruise himself crawling out of his Scientology cave in hopes to sign the director