'Barbarian' Director Explains Why a Prequel Likely Won't Happen, Shares Funny Sequel Idea

Idaho's wolf population appears to be holding steady despite recent changes by lawmakers that allow expanded methods and seasons for killing wolves, the state’s top wildlife official said Thursday. Idaho Department of Fish and Game Director Ed Schriever told lawmakers on the Natural Resources Interim Committee that preliminary data on human-caused and natural wolf mortality looks similar to three previous years. He also said the agency is using changes in wolf hunting laws that could lead to killing more wolves in areas with livestock conflicts or where elk herds are below population goals, potentially through a wolf-killing reimbursement program for skilled trappers and hunters.

Shakira have not been easy, between a split from her longtime partner Gerard Piqué and a tax fraud case at the hands of the Spanish government.MORE: Shakira reveals efforts to protect her sons as she is ordered to take the stand for tax fraudThough the star has given brief comments about both situations and attempted to clear the air, her latest social media activity has fans quite confused about what is next for her.The star has stayed as neutral as possible on her social media when it comes to her love life and legal affairs, but her recent post left fans wondering if she's trying to make a bigger statement.WATCH: Shakira shakes her hips in new music video for Te FelicitoMORE: Shakira speaks out about tax fraud allegations ahead of courtroom trialThe singer took to Instagram to share quite the cryptic post, sharing a video on both her Instagram Stories and her feed where a very vague Spanish sentence is being typed out.As the clicks of a typewriter are heard, the words, "No fue culpa tuya…" appear on the screen, which translates to, "It wasn't your fault…"The Hips Don't Lie hitmaker added no caption to explain the meaning behind the post, and in less than an hour she racked up over 100,000 likes and nearly 10,000 inquisitive comments.A post shared by Shakira (@shakira)The ambiguous post by the starFans rushed to question whether it had to do with new music or with her split, taking to the comments section to write: "Oh how much stress, what is it?" and: "I feel something incredible is coming," as well as: "What is happening!!!" plus another fan went so far as to say: "Stop apologizing if it was his fault."MORE: Shakira opens up about separation from Gerard Piqué and her sons' reactionsMORE: Shakira shares heartfelt

Jon Burlingame editor Marvel fans tuning in to “Werewolf by Night” Friday on Disney+ may be surprised when they read the director’s name as the end titles roll. It’s Michael Giacchino, who is far better known as the Oscar- and Emmy-winning composer of “Up” and “Lost,” not to mention such other high-profile, big-grossing films as “The Batman” and the last three entries in the “Spider-Man” franchise. But, as Giacchino reminds us, he’s been behind the camera since he was a youngster in Edgewater Park, N.J. “I love making movies,” he says. “I’ve loved it since I was 9 years old. That’s what it was about, gathering every kid in the neighborhood and creating movies in my parents’ backyard.”

Sarah Michelle Gellar shared in an interview why she and husband Freddie Prinze Jr. don’t allow their children to have social media accounts.

Manori Ravindran International Editor It may officially be the year of the tiger in the Chinese Zodiac calendar, but in the world of film, it’s definitely the year of the wee donkey. The humble equine features in films such as Searchlight’s “The Banshees of Inisherin” and even Neon’s “Triangle of Sadness,” but nowhere is this loyal beast of burden in the spotlight more than Janus Films and Sideshow’s “EO,” from legendary Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski. The film — which shared the Cannes Jury Prize with Félix Van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch’s “The Eight Mountains” — shares a vision of modern Europe through the prism of a gray donkey, EO, who is torn away by animal activists from his beloved circus performer owner, and passed from hand to hand in the service of humans. On his life’s path, EO meets all sorts of people and experiences joy and pain, as well as disasters and unexpected bliss.

Ryan Coogler, the director of Black Panther, opened up about how Chadwick Boseman‘s death almost led to him leaving the industry.

In adapting “White Noise,” filmmaker Noah Baumbach often felt like a “translator,” reaching into Don DeLillo’s epochal novel and pulling out as many elements of its expansive plot as possible while also finding “cinematic equivalents” for its distinctly postmodern style. In conversation with actress Emily Mortimer this past Saturday during the 60th New York Film Festival, which had opened with “White Noise” the night before, Baumbach discussed the challenges of doing so, also touching upon his experiences working with younger actors and getting screenwriting advice from the Coens.

box office slasher “Barbarian” that was just too “gross” to make the final cut. The actor said director Zach Cregger decided to leave a sequence on the cutting room floor in which one of the characters bites off the head of a rat — then does something so gross even veteran horror film makers couldn’t stomach it. The scene involved the already disturbing premise of actor Matthew Patrick Davis’ character, the Mother, breastfeeding Long’s character in a dungeon.

seemed similar to many films I worked on, but looking back years later, I realize how unique it really was. Sydney Pollack directed the seven-month-long production; an unexpectedly turbulent clash of confrontational viewpoints, unrelenting pressure, outrageous comedic moments, and heart-stopping tension.

Queen Margrethe II is standing by her decision to relinquish the royal titles of Prince Joachim’s children.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Billy Eichner didn’t just write, produce and star in “Bros” — he also sings in it. The rom-com, in theaters now, follows the courtship between Bobby (Eichner) and the hunky lawyer Aaron (Luke Macfarlane), who meet at a launch party for a new dating app called Zellweger. Yes, named after the actress. Award-winning composer Marc Shaiman was brought on board to thread together the film’s score as the two characters stumble towards love, and out of love, and into love again.   Shaiman credits Eichner with the song idea for the big ballad of “Love Is Not Love.”

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Note: The following contains spoilers for the ending of “Blonde” and discussion of self-harm.Filmmaker Andrew Dominik’s Marilyn Monroe film “Blonde” is now streaming on Netflix after years of anticipation and controversy, and when it comes to depicting Monroe’s demise at the end of the movie, Dominik had to make a decision about what he believed happened to her.As the film comes to a close, Ana de Armas’ Marilyn Monroe is in a fragile emotional state when she receives a package from former lover Cass (Xavier Samuel), which he left to her when he died. The box contains a memento from her childhood and a letter which reads, “There never was a Tearful father,” suggesting all those letters she received from her “father” were from him.

With roles in “Jeepers Creepers,” “Drag Me To Hell,” and “Tusk,” Justin Long has never shied away from horror movies. But what’s he up to in his latest foray into the genre? 20th Century Studios is having a little bit of meta fun with that in its new trailer for “Barbarian,” calling the movie instead “Justin Long’s New Movie.” READ MORE: ‘Barbarian’ Trailer: Check Into Bill Skargård’s Rental From Hell On August 31 The latest “see it theaters” trailer sees Long’s character, ostensibly playing a facsimile of himself, gradually get swept into the movie’s events.

Idina Menzel is opening up with the hilarious story about what happened during a trip to Disney World.

It looks like Bruce Willis isn’t done with film just yet.

“Barbarian,” the 20th Century Studios horror film that has been building buzz in the weeks since it first hit theaters. Most of those raving about the movie say you want to know as little as possible going in, but how about where you can watch it? All your questions answered below.“Barbarian” is currently playing exclusively in theaters.

Is any race for a nomination in this category moot? Has Steven Spielberg already won it for his personal, Hollywood industry-friendly drama “The Fabelmans”? Possibly, but not probably. The Director’s branch of the Academy has become one of the most international of all the branches.

After nearly two full decades in the celeb spotlight, Kim Kardashian is completely able to ignore the haters!