Today's Movies Pulse
Paramount cleared to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating new streaming heavyweight
The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount Global's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the deal will not substantially lessen competition in the media sector. While federal regulators see the combined company as a robust streaming alternative, state authorities in California, New York and others are gearing up for separate antitrust challenges.
Happy Death Day Star Confirms Third Film Is Coming
Jessica Rothe confirmed that a third "Happy Death Day" film is in development, with director Christopher Landon already mapping the story. The original 2017 slasher‑comedy grossed $125.5 million worldwide on a $4.8 million budget, and its 2019 sequel added sci‑fi elements. Rothe hinted at a possible shared universe linking Landon's other genre titles, dubbing it a "ChrisCU." Production timing remains uncertain, pending logistical coordination.
UP Film Circle to Feature Cinemalaya Films at CineElbi 2026
The UP Film Circle, in partnership with UPLB’s Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts, will host CineElbi 2026: Hit Wave from April 28‑30 at the NCAS Auditorium, Los Baños. The three‑day festival will showcase the Cinemalaya 2025 lineup,...
Blu-Ray Review – 4-Film Collection: James Stewart
The Warner Archive’s 4‑Film James Stewart Blu‑ray set bundles four classic titles—The Shop Around the Corner, The Mortal Storm, The Naked Spur and How the West Was Won—using previously released transfers. While the collection offers a convenient overview of Stewart’s...
Salman Khan Joins Forces with Dil Raju and Vamshi Paidipally for a Big-Budget Pan-India Spectacle
Salman Khan has teamed up with Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally and producer Dil Raju for a high‑budget action thriller dubbed SVC63, slated to begin filming in April 2026. The project marks Paidipally’s first Hindi‑language film and Raju’s entry into Bollywood,...
Genelec Powers Paris Post Production for Titrafilm
Genelec has partnered with Titrafilm to equip its two Paris post‑production sites with a full suite of Genelec monitors, covering mix, ADR, sound‑edit, picture‑edit and grading rooms. The installation features 1032C and 8340A speakers for 38‑speaker Atmos setups, 4430A Smart IP...
Broken English (2025)
"Broken English" is a 2025 UK documentary chronicling the tumultuous life of Marianne Faithfull, featuring her final recorded performance. Directed by Ian Forsyth and Jane Pollard, the film blends interviews, archival footage, and soundscapes to rescue cultural memory. Tilda Swinton...
Tom Hardy's "Captivating" Crime Thriller Branded a "Must-See" Is on TV Tonight
Tom Hardy’s crime thriller *The Drop* is scheduled to air on Film 4 tonight at 10:50 pm, giving UK viewers a fresh chance to see the 2014 film. The movie also streams on Disney+ at a subscription cost of approximately $6.34 per...
Tomb Raider Pauses Production Following Sophie Turner’s “Minor Injury”
The upcoming "Tomb Raider" television series has temporarily halted production after lead actress Sophie Turner suffered a minor injury on set. Executives described the pause as a precautionary measure, allowing Turner time to recover before filming resumes. No specific timeline...
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya Face Backlash Over School‑Shooting Plot Twist in A24’s ‘The Drama’
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya’s A24 romantic comedy ‘The Drama’ has ignited a firestorm after a trailer disclosed that Zendaya’s character confesses to planning a school shooting. The revelation has prompted widespread criticism and raised questions about the film’s handling of...
Low‑Budget Films Aren’t Hits, But Don’t Toss Them
“The most important thing about They Will Kill You, like Blink Twice, like Ready or Not 2, like Primate… reasonable budgets. They night nor be commercial hits. But no one is bleeding out over them. That said, throwing them all out...
Q1 Box Office Up 25% Despite Theater Critics
people hating on movie theaters but Q1 theatrical gross is up 25% from last year. PHM helped close out the win.
That Alien, Sound: Review
"That Alien, Sound" is an indie sci‑fi comedy about a soundwave alien inhabiting record‑store employee Micah to experience humanity. Writer‑director Brando Topp blends offbeat humor with existential themes, while lead Mia Danelle also serves as executive producer, delivering a performance...
Sun Ra Documentary Premieres on WHIT‑TV in 10 Minutes
the Sun Ra: Do The Impossible documentary is airing on WHUT-TV in Maryland in 10 minutes, I'm seated
Criterion Announces 4K Restoration of Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
The Criterion Collection has confirmed a 4K restoration and fresh Blu‑ray release of Martin Scorsese’s 2023 epic ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. The upgrade promises unprecedented visual fidelity for a film already hailed as a modern masterpiece, reigniting debate over...
Boorman And The Devil - Jennie Kermode - 20277
The new documentary "Boorman And The Devil" by David Kittredge examines John Boorman’s ill‑fated 1977 horror sequel "Exorcist 2: The Heretic", piecing together interviews, production archives, and technical analysis into a 112‑minute film. It reveals the behind‑the‑scenes challenges—including early Steadicam use,...
Here’s When ‘They Will Kill You’ Will Likely Come To Streaming
Warner Bros. Pictures released the horror‑comedy *They Will Kill You*, starring Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette and Tom Felton, in theaters early March 2026. The studio typically shifts titles to premium video‑on‑demand after about a month, placing this film on PVOD around April 28, 2026,...
'Project Hail Mary': Real Space Science, Real Astrophotography
Project Hail Mary has earned $300.8 million worldwide after just nine days, adding $54.1 million in its latest weekend across 86 markets. The film now ranks as Amazon MGM’s highest‑grossing release ever and posted the strongest opening for a non‑franchise movie in...
Greenland 2: Migration
Lionsgate released *Greenland 2: Migration* on 4K Ultra HD Blu‑Ray on March 31, 2026, accompanied by a digital download. The sequel, set five years after the original, follows Gerard Butler’s character leading a bunker evacuation amid tidal waves and radiation storms. The home‑entertainment...
Spanish Queer Drama ’Maspalomas’ Wins Top Prize at Sonoma Film Festival as Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers’ Takes Audience Award
The 29th Sonoma International Film Festival concluded on March 29, 2026, awarding the Spanish queer drama “Maspalomas” the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature. The jury praised the film’s nuanced portrayal of an elder man confronting personal and physical...
2026 Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF): Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers,’ ‘Maspalomas’ Take Top Awards
The 29th Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) wrapped up March 25‑29, presenting a record‑breaking slate of 104 films from 37 countries. Oscar‑winner Steven Soderbergh’s *The Christophers* captured the Audience Award, while Spain’s *Maspalomas* earned the Grand Jury Award for Best...
Red Rooms Makes Online Poker as Thrilling as Its Serial Killer
Red Rooms is a techno‑thriller that intertwines a serial‑killer trial with high‑stakes online poker and Bitcoin, delivering a tense, slow‑burn narrative. Director Pascal Plante balances realistic depictions of dark‑web gambling with unsettling character dynamics, especially between model‑hacker Kelly‑Anne and obsessive...
Undertone Nets 37× Budget Despite Modest Box Office
#A24’s new R-rated #Undertone is giving its last breaths at US #BoxOffice, but with mission accomplished, after grossing 1.7M over just 1.852 theatres on 3rd 3-day weekend, a -44.8% drop from opening weekend. With a 18.5M cume in the U.S. alone,...
Ready Or Not 2 Faces Sharp Drop, Needs Strong Legs
Already out of Top5 at US #BoxOffice, #Searchlight’s R-rated horror sequel #ReadyOrNot2HereICome grossed 4M on 2nd 3-day weekend, a -55.8% drop from Opening weekend (vs #ReadyOrNot’s 5.9M, -26.2%) #SamaraWeaving & #SarahMichelleGellar hit a 16.3M US cume in 8 days. With a 20M production...
Amazon Prime Video in April 2026: Top 5 New Shows and Movies to Watch
Amazon Prime Video's April 2026 slate introduces five standout titles across drama, animation, and sports. The highly anticipated fifth season of "The Boys" launches on April 8, promising a violent and emotional finale, while new series "Kevin" and "The House of...
Super Mario Galaxy Takes Over Premium Screens, PHM Returns Later
#SuperMarioGalaxy storms in this WED taking over most premium scrns. However, select premium scrns will continue to play #ProjectHailMary next wknd for fans who want that more immersive experience. Also, IMAX has confirmed they will work with thtrs "in the coming weeks...
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2026 distributors race at US #BoxOffice crossed the 1.7B mark, now +0.3% over 2023 & strong +23% over 2025 at same point, thanks to #ProjectHailMary Distributors Top 5 YTD #AmazonMGM 241.5M #Disney 228.8M #20thCenturyStudios 222M (owned by $DIS) #Paramount 169M #Sony 162.9M https://t.co/w0PVw2iqzz
Charlie Day Wants a Luigi's Mansion Movie (UPDATE)
Charlie Day, the voice of Luigi in the 2023 Super Mario Bros. film, has repeatedly expressed interest in starring in a Luigi’s Mansion movie. In a 2023 interview and again in a 2026 ScreenRant conversation, he urged studios to develop the...
Chinese Blockbusters Dominate 2026 Global Box Office
Global #BoxOffice Top10 2026 releases ONLY #Pegasus3🇨🇳$631.4M #ProjectHailMary 🇺🇸 $300.8M #HOPPERS🇺🇸$297.6M #WutheringHeights 🇺🇸$236.4M #BladesOfTheGuardians🇨🇳$208.8M #Scream7🇺🇸$204.1M #ScareOut🇨🇳$194M #GOAT🇺🇸$180.9M #BoonieBearsTheHiddenProtector🇨🇳$152.2M #Dhurandhar2 🇮🇳$147.5M https://t.co/woj4lyuRkn
A Standout Lyric From Forbidden Fruits Could Become Iconic
There’s quite a few lines in Forbidden Fruits with the potential to achieve icon status. But this one? This might be my favorite. https://t.co/BhpwQLWo0g
Ella Purnell Lands Next Lead Movie Role in "Bold" New Thriller About "Dark Family Secret"
Ella Purnell has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming thriller *The Return of Stanley Atwell*, produced by Hera Pictures and executive‑produced by Oscar‑winner Steven Soderbergh. She will star opposite Nicholas Galitzine, with Brian Welsh directing and adapting an original story from...
AI Val Kilmer Sues for 4K ‘Legacy Tax’
AI Val Kilmer’s clone is charging a 'Legacy Tax' for 4K Top Gun viewings. Claiming extra pixels use his likeness? The ultimate server-side hustle. 📺💰 #AIValKilmer #DigitalRights #LegacyTax #TopGun #AI #TechHumor https://t.co/BwzQBFNtiQ https://t.co/POzlC92C2i
Daredevil Season 2 Ranks Just Behind Endgame, Iron Man
In terms of live action MCU TV series, the second season of #Daredevil is 2nd all time after 2022’s #MsMarvel. S2 ranks even higher than S1. Out of all MCU movies & TV, it ranks next to ENDGAME (94%) and IRON...
A Power Rangers Legend Returns for One Final Posthumous Role
Well Go USA Entertainment will release the superhero‑action film *Legend of the White Dragon* on August 28, offering a limited theatrical run that coincides with National Power Rangers Day. The movie marks the final on‑screen performance of *Mighty Morphin Power...
Project Hail Mary Surpasses $300M, Down 23%
Project Hail Mary has eclipsed $300 million in worldwide ticket sales. It dropped just 23% from last weekend. https://t.co/vmL9tuJxBa
Project Hail Mary Leads, Box Office Up 34% YoY
WKND #BoxOffice Chart ▶️ Amazing hold for #ProjectHailMary at #1 ▶️ #Hoppers doing well in 2nd ▶️ #TheyWillKillYou opens DOA Top 10 at $92.8M, up 34% from last year when A Working Man opened at #1. See full wknd chart at: https://t.co/H9rtcx7IlP.
Jon Bernthal's The Punisher Special Confirms Release Date After Daredevil: Born Again's Finale
Marvel confirmed that Jon Bernthal’s Punisher spin‑off, *Punisher: One Last Kill*, will debut on Disney+ on Tuesday, May 12, a week after the *Daredevil: Born Again* season‑2 finale. The special is positioned as a holiday‑style presentation, similar to *Werewolf by Night*, with...
Project Hail Mary Hits $300M, They Will Kill You Flops
#ProjectHailMary hits $300M mark globally while #TheyWillKillYou bombs Here’s all the box office info on #MidnightMovieMoney https://t.co/ac05hOgD8y
Warner Bros' Poor Timing Tanks $5M Debut
Hugely disappointing $5M debut for #TheyWillKillYou as WB completely wrecked this by placing it on the schedule the weekend following READY OR NOT 2 This film deserved a September/October release https://t.co/IqLYXJJYrS
This Forgotten Paranoid Sci-Fi Thriller Is More Relevant Now Than When It Came Out
John Frankenheimer’s 1966 thriller *Seconds* follows a disillusioned banker who trades his life for a manufactured new identity, only to discover a nightmarish loss of self. The film’s stark critique of corporate‑run persona engineering resonated in the turbulent 1960s, a...
Project Hail Mary Posts $54.5M Second Weekend, Second‑best Ever
#ProjectHailMary holds at otherworldly -32% with $54.5M in second weekend pushing its domestic haul to $164.3M Second best overall second weekend for an original film behind only the first AVATAR https://t.co/wL564uKdz8
Mammootty Was Shocked Seeing His Remuneration for Mela, as His Previous Role Earned Him Just Rs 50: ‘I’m Going to...
Veteran Malayalam star Mammootty was stunned to receive Rs 800 (about $10) for his role in the 1980 film *Mela*, after having earned only Rs 50 (≈$0.60) for his earlier part in *Vilkkanundu Swapnangal*. The casting was arranged by actor‑writer Sreenivasan, who suggested...
Project Hail Mary Posts $53M Second Weekend, Cementing Amazon MGM’s Record Run
Ryan Gosling‑led "Project Hail Mary" earned roughly $53 million in its second domestic weekend, a 31%‑34% decline that keeps it atop the box office and pushes the film past the $150 million mark. The strong hold underscores Amazon MGM Studios' biggest theatrical...
New Sci-Fi Crime Thriller With a 97% Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Taking Over Streaming
The indie sci‑fi crime thriller Redux Redux has captured audience attention with a near‑perfect 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Directed by brothers Kevin and Matthew McManus, the film follows Michaela McManus’s character as she traverses the multiverse to avenge her daughter’s...
The New Lord Of The Rings Movies Are Ignoring One Of The Most Exciting Stories In All Of Tolkien
The article argues that Warner Bros. and Amazon are overlooking Tolkien’s Angmar War—a multi‑century conflict in the Third Age that predates the Fellowship by roughly 1,600 years. It explains how the war pits the Witch‑king against the northern kingdoms of Arthedain,...
Haq Director Suparn Varma on Yami Gautam’s Character in Dhurandhar The Revenge Named ‘Shazia Bano’: “It Was Very Sweet and...
Suparn S Varma revealed that Yami Gautam’s cameo in *Dhurandhar The Revenge* is more than a surprise appearance – she plays a nurse named Shazia Bano, a direct nod to her role in Varma’s acclaimed film *Haq*. The nameplate was suggested by...
32 Years Later, the Definitive Jack Ryan Thriller Lands on Streaming
The 1994 political thriller *Clear and Present Danger*, starring Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan, will debut on Paramount+ on April 1, 2026. Directed by Phillip Noyce and based on Tom Clancy’s novel, the film follows Ryan’s covert battle against Colombian drug cartels and exposes hidden U.S....
Epic Brendan Fraser Action Movies & More Included in This Week’s HBO Max Releases
From March 30 to April 5, HBO Max refreshed its library with a wave of new titles, headlined by the addition of Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy trilogy and the fashion‑industry classic The Devil Wears Prada on April 1. The rollout also...
Prime Video Phenomenon The Summer I Turned Pretty's Anticipated Movie Gets Update From Lead Star
Prime Video is moving "The Summer I Turned Pretty" from series to feature film, extending Belly's story beyond season three. Lead actress Lola Tung told Variety that showrunner and author Jenny Han is already brainstorming ideas and drafting a script. Tung hinted...
Primate, Now Streaming on Paramount Plus, Is a Well-Crafted Killer-Chimp B-Movie
Primate, a creature‑feature about a rabid pet chimp in Hawaii, has moved from a limited theatrical run to streaming on Paramount Plus. Directed by Johannes Roberts, the film transcends its B‑movie premise with tense pacing and striking visual motifs. Critics note...
Outlander Star's "Tense" Scotland-Set Survival Thriller Is Now Streaming for Free
The survival thriller *Mercy Falls*, starring *Outlander* alum Lauren Lyle, has been added to Tubi’s free, ad‑supported library. The film, released in 2023, follows a group of friends who stumble into a deadly mystery in the Scottish Highlands. It earned...