Today's Movies Pulse
US Justice Dept. Clears Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount Global’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding the merger would not substantially lessen competition in traditional television markets. Regulators noted the combined company would provide a strong alternative in the video‑streaming market while competition in live‑programming and film‑studio segments remains robust.
Can D.C. Save Hollywood? Senator Adam Schiff on Bringing Production Home.
In this episode, Senator Adam Schiff discusses a proposed federal tax credit aimed at halting the exodus of film and TV production from Los Angeles. He explains that a 15% baseline credit, stacked on top of state incentives, would make the U.S. competitive with generous overseas programs like the U.K.'s 30‑40% credits. Schiff emphasizes the bipartisan effort needed, the economic impact on thousands of middle‑class jobs, and his opposition to the Warner‑Paramount merger. He also outlines the challenges of gaining Republican support and the broader need to educate lawmakers about the industry's cultural and diplomatic value.
Exit 8: Surreal Subway Horror Forces Life Confrontation
A young man confronts his life and fears while trapped in a surreal, endless subway corridor, in the surprisingly effective Japanese horror film "Exit 8". Here's my spoiler-free review: https://t.co/lesrIWrCPt #horror #film #movies #exit8 https://t.co/pb1Neg2VAZ
TheyWillKillYou Blends Wes Anderson Style with Horror
#TheyWillKillYou has the aesthetic of a Wes Anderson horror film This is very high praise https://t.co/PhNN0GIvVw
Netflix Is Removing Tom Hardy's "Brilliant" Must-See Drama Very Soon
Netflix announced that the Tom Hardy‑led sports drama *Warrior* will leave its catalog on Tuesday, April 14, 2024. The 2011 film, praised for its 84% Rotten Tomatoes score and a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for Nick Nolte, has been re‑added...
Geoffrey Owens Joins “The Pitt” Season Two
Geoffrey Owens to Guest Star on ‘The Pitt’ Season 2: First Look (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/yMvGly1BGn via @variety
A Wild, Kinetic Fusion of Raid, John Wick
Take THE RAID mix it with JOHN WICK, EEAAO & READY OR NOT and you get the fantastically weird & splattertastic #TheyWillKillYou Mega-stylistic with outstanding production design & killer kinetic cinematography FULL-WATTAGE filmmaking destined for future midnight screenings https://t.co/FfZ0xiKylD
Studio N CEO Says Western Studios Finally Embrace Webcomic IP for Film and TV
Studio N CEO Mikyung (Michelle) Kwon told Variety that Western studios are beginning to grasp the commercial value of webcomic properties after a string of successful adaptations on Netflix, Disney+ and Crunchyroll. The Korean studio cites Emmy nominations and record‑breaking box‑office...
Tom Hanks, Bad Bunny Team up for Baseball Film
Tom Hanks to Star in Baseball Movie With Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo Eyed for Roles; Sony Leads Bidding War for Marielle Heller Project (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/H4I3iJKnnD via @variety
Hot Package: 3 Studios Battle For Tom Hanks & Marielle Heller Baseball Re-Team ‘The Comebacker’
Three major studios are bidding on "The Comebacker," a baseball‑themed drama that reunites Tom Hanks with director Marielle Heller. The film, based on a Dave Eggers short story and scripted by Heller, follows a major‑league pitcher whose life changes after...
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Where Is the “Top Gun ”Cast Now? See Tom Cruise and His Costars Nearly 40 Years After Entering the Danger...
Forty years after its 1986 debut, *Top Gun* remains a cultural touchstone, having grossed $176 million then and spawning the $1.5 billion *Top Gun: Maverick* sequel. The original ensemble—Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards, and others—has pursued varied paths, from Oscar‑nominated performances and TV stints to directing,...
Ryan Gosling to Star in New Film From 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Directors
Ryan Gosling will headline the next film from Oscar‑winning directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known as the Daniels. The Universal Pictures project begins shooting in Los Angeles this summer and is slated for a November 19, 2027 theatrical release. The announcement follows...
African Film Fest Brings Whimsy, Social Realism and Powerful Storytelling to Melbourne
African Film Fest Australia expands to Melbourne, showcasing three standout films that illustrate the continent’s cinematic diversity. "The Fisherman" blends magic‑realist comedy with commentary on urbanisation, while Kenya’s "Nawi" offers a socially realistic portrait of a girl fighting forced marriage....
Undertone: Ambitious Audio-Driven Canadian Horror Worth Watching
Went to see Undertone yesterday, which is a fairly sharp Canadian horror movie that relies on audio to tell its story. I always admire low-budget productions that have ambition, and if you're a horror fan I think you'll enjoy this...
Italy’s 1990s Answer to ‘Cruising’? The Forgotten Giallo ‘The Final Scoop’
Vinegar Syndrome’s Forgotten Gialli: Volume 9 arrives with a restored edition of Pierfrancesco Campanella’s 1993 giallo “The Final Scoop.” The film, a 1990s take on the erotic‑thriller template, directly riffs on William Friedkin’s 1980 cult classic “Cruising.” By pairing graphic sex, violence, and...
Power Ballad Review: Paul Rudd’s Finest
John Carney’s latest dramedy *Power Ballad* stars Paul Rudd as Rick, an aging Irish wedding‑band singer who discovers his unfinished song has become a hit under a former boy‑band star’s name. The film juxtaposes nostalgic 1990s rock vibes with modern...
Project Hail Mary Opens Neck‑and‑Neck With Dune 2
#ProjectHailMary has been playing out like Dune 2, another recent March sci-fi epic. Take a look at opening week numbers: D2 vs PHM: WKND | $82.5M | $80.5M MON | $7.3M | $7M TUE | $8.2M | $9.4M WED | $6.7M | $6.7M THU | $6.4M...
Filmmaker Eric Geadelmann Discusses ‘They Called Us Outlaws’, the Outlaw Country Documentary That Made Waves at SXSW (Exclusive)
Filmmaker Eric Geadelmann previewed his decade‑long, 10‑part docuseries "They Called Us Outlaws" at SXSW with a sold‑out, 90‑minute Austin‑centric episode. The standalone prologue dives into the city’s outlaw‑country roots and features interviews with 64 artists, from Waylon Jennings‑era legends to...
HBO Drops First Harry Potter Trailer, Announces Christmas 2026 Premiere
HBO unveiled the first teaser for its multi‑season Harry Potter adaptation, confirming a Christmas 2026 launch and introducing a brand‑new ensemble that includes John Lithgow as Dumbledore and Paapa Essiedu as Snape. The announcement has ignited both excitement over the franchise’s...
Les Machinchouettes Releases Krzysztof Żelichowski’s ‘Hitzli Putzli (Opera-Movie)’ Gets YouTube Release
Les Machinchouettes has launched the operatic short film “Hitzli Putzli” on YouTube, a project composed and directed by Polish creator Krzysztof Żelichowski. The EU‑sponsored co‑production, featuring Polish and Italian talent, premiered in mid‑March 2026 and follows two young people who meet on...
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Goes All-Access In ‘American YoungBoy’ Trailer
The trailer for "American YoungBoy," a documentary directed by Nico Ballesteros, debuted on March 26, 2026, previewing a deep‑dive into rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s sold‑out Make America Slime Again (MASA) tour. The film, slated for a nationwide Regal Cinemas release on...
‘Magic Hour’ Trailer: This Katie Aselton–Daveed Diggs Romance Breaks All the Rules
“Magic Hour” is Katie Aselton’s fourth feature film, starring her opposite Daveed Diggs as a married couple on a mysterious desert trip. The drama‑romance blends Aselton’s genre‑bending style with an honest look at marital challenges. The film debuted at SXSW and...
Inside the Oscar Knife Fight: How Best Picture Is Really Won (And Lost)
Tony Angellotti, founder of The Angellotti Company, has steered six films to Best Picture victories, including Shakespeare in Love and Oppenheimer. He describes Oscar campaigning as a "knife fight" where a single loss can jeopardize careers. The 1999 upset, where...
Baobab Studios Acquires Roblox Title Rights for Film and TV Development
Baobab Studios announced it has secured exclusive film and television rights to three of Roblox’s most‑visited titles—Natural Disaster Survival, Barry’s Prison Run, and Deepwoken. The trio accounts for nearly 10 billion visits, demonstrating sustained, multi‑generational engagement. Baobab will develop animated feature...
The Oscars Are Coming to L.A. LIVE: The Academy Partners With AEG For A Ten Year Run At The Peacock...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has signed a ten‑year partnership with AEG, moving the Oscars to L.A. LIVE’s Peacock Theater beginning with the 101st ceremony in 2029 and running through 2039. AEG will overhaul the venue’s stage, sound,...
Judd Apatow To Produce Utopia Documentary ‘The Way I Was Made’ About Founder Of Indie Band Eels
Three‑time Emmy winner Judd Apatow is joining Utopia Originals to produce a documentary titled “The Way I Was Made: The Story of a Man Called E,” chronicling Mark Oliver Everett, the founder of indie‑rock band Eels. Directed by music‑video veteran...
Stan Rolls Out Red Carpet at Perth Film Premiere for WHALE SHARK JACK
Stan rolled out the red carpet in Perth for its original feature *Whale Shark Jack*, previewing the film at Luna Leederville before its national debut on April 2. The event gathered the cast, directors Miranda and Khrob Edmonds, screenwriter Kathryn...
The Oscars Are Moving Venues in 2029
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the Oscars will move to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live beginning with the 101st ceremony in 2029, under a ten‑year partnership with entertainment promoter AEG. AEG will upgrade the venue’s...
A Film That Simultaneously Embraces and Subverts Amblin
David Robert Mitchell’s The End of Oak Street looks like it *could be* both a very Amblin-esque movie AND an anti-Amblin style (a subversion or dissection of?) film. However it shakes out, I’m so seated. 🦖
Family Love Powers Sedgwick‑Bacon’s Blood‑Soaked Horror Comedy
The Sedgwick-Bacon’s made a great, heartfelt movie. The reason they’ve been so successful for so long is they love what they do and their love is in every blood-soaked millisecond of FAMILY MOVIE. There is a "family meeting" scene that...
FEFF 2026: Udine’s Far East Film Festival Announces 12th FEFF Campus Participants
The Far East Film Festival (FEFF) in Udine announced the 12th edition of its FEFF Campus, a journalism incubator that will host ten emerging reporters from Europe and Asia. Participants include Alex Petrescu, Annabelle Duggan, Magdalena Nieświec, Sara Domenicano, Vedrana Bogdanović, Hanhee Oh, Jia Enad, Irving Ly, Rino Lu...
YouTube Deal Signals Upcoming Oscars Venue Shift
I predicted the #Oscars venue change after the YouTube deal was announced. If you're going to overhaul the entire show, that would include venues as well. https://t.co/xlAOHLMrvY via @variety https://t.co/jVEerLQO8q
Movie Props Fetch Million-Dollar Prices, Even Lesser Icons
A C-3PO head from EMPIRE STRIKES BACK sells for $1M at PropStore's memorabilia auction. But collectors are still shelling out big bucks for a Ghostface mask from SCREAM 2 (for $126K), and a Wilson volleyball from CAST AWAY ($189K). ...
Ryan Gosling Doubles Down on Directing Duos with New Daniels Film
Ryan Gosling is set to star in an untitled film directed by the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) under Universal Pictures. Production is slated to begin in Los Angeles summer 2026, with a theatrical release planned for November 19,...
Alison Oliver Takes Over Lead in LuckyChap’s Bad Bridget’s
News: WUTHERING HEIGHTS breakout Alison Oliver replaces Daisy Edgar Jones in BAD BRIDGETS, a period Irish thriller being produced by LuckyChap https://t.co/EJhQ2ifPXJ
Variety Critic Peter Debruge Named SXSW Film Festival Director
Congratulations to Peter Debruge (@AskDebruge), Chief Film Critic at Variety, who has been named Director of the SXSW Film & TV Festival and will assume the role beginning April 6. https://t.co/XUsQmA6klP
‘The Balloonists’ Trailer Reveals Thrilling Real-Life Race to Fly Around the World
The new trailer for "The Balloonists," a documentary distributed by Dogwoof, spotlights the 1999 race to fly nonstop around the globe in a hot‑air balloon. Directed by BAFTA‑winner John Dower, the film follows explorer Bertrand Piccard and British instructor Brian...
Ryan Gosling to Lead Secret Daniels Film After Hail Mary
EXCLU: Even with his box office hit PROJECT HAIL MARY continuing crush box-office records, Ryan Gosling is already orbiting his next film and he has landed on a big one as he is set to star in the secret Daniels...
Trailer Released for the New Isabel Allende Adaptation ‘The House of the Spirits’
Prime Video has dropped the trailer for “The House of the Spirits,” its first Spanish-language series adaptation of Isabel Allende’s celebrated novel. The drama follows three generations of women over five decades of love, power struggles and political upheaval in...
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Zendaya Plans to ‘Disappear’ for a 'Little Bit' After Releasing 4 Movies in 2026: ‘I’m Going Into Hiding’
Zendaya is set to dominate 2026 with four high‑profile releases—a black‑comedy film, the third season of HBO’s *Euphoria*, a double‑feature blockbuster (*The Odyssey* and *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day*), and *Dune: Part Three* slated for December. After this packed schedule she...
Kevin Costner & Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in ‘Honeymoon With Harry’ as Filming Set to Begin in Australia
Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal will headline the Amazon MGM Studios adaptation of Bart Baker’s novel “Honeymoon With Harry,” with filming slated to begin in April on Queensland’s coastal locations. The project reunites directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa with...
Deadwyler and Patel Join Coogler's Hulu X‑Files Reboot
Danielle Deadwyler has found her new partner for the X-FILES reboot at Hulu as Himesh Patel is set to join her in the new series from Ryan Coogler where the two will play new original characters https://t.co/pTNoDxmAux
Is the ‘Forbidden Fruits’ Movie Streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or Shudder?
Forbidden Fruits, a horror‑comedy starring Lili Reinhart, opens in U.S. theaters on March 27, 2026. The film, produced by IFC Films and Shudder, will not appear on Netflix or Amazon Prime for free streaming. It is slated to become available for digital purchase or...
Dhurandhar 2: A Thrilling Four‑Hour Epic That Flies
Dhurandhar 2 - great movie. The 4 hrs felt like an hour. A must watch on big screen. @AdityaDharFilms https://t.co/WDg8qYweDE
First Teaser Reveals Dino‑powered Sci‑fi Adventure
Mysterious First Teaser for 'The End of Oak Street' Dino Adventure Sci-Fi https://t.co/Lzpsi4Q3ux #scifi #TheEndofOakStreet #dinosaurs #AnneHathaway #EwanMcGregor https://t.co/9UarzRdVOq
Allegro Finance Rolls Out $500 Million Credit Facility for Global Film and TV Production
London‑based Allegro Finance has unveiled a $500 million credit facility for film and television production, backed by a joint venture with Elliott Advisors UK. The move positions Allegro as a dedicated non‑bank lender seeking to reshape financing for global screen projects.
Sony Pictures to Shutter VFX Firm Pixomondo In Production Shift
Sony Pictures announced it will wind down its visual‑effects and virtual‑production subsidiary Pixomondo, moving remaining projects and talent to its Vancouver‑based Sony Pictures Imageworks. The closure affects Pixomondo’s studios in the U.S., Canada, Europe and its LED‑volume division PXO Clara,...
First Trailer Drops for J.J. Abrams' New Film
NEW: The first trailer for THE END OF OAK STREET, formerly titled FLOWERVALE STREET. Produced by J.J. Abrams, written and directed by David Robert Mitchell. In theaters this August. https://t.co/vPJLJIZXss
Pompei: Below the Clouds — Magnificent Portrait of Naples and Its Faultlines
Pompei: Below the Clouds is a documentary that paints a vivid portrait of Naples, juxtaposing the city’s ancient heritage with its contemporary social and infrastructural challenges. Directed by a rising Italian filmmaker, the film weaves archival footage, personal interviews, and...
HBO Max Launches Service in the U.K., Ireland, 12 Asia-Pacific Countries
Warner Bros. Discovery launched HBO Max in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 26, 2026, adding an ad‑supported tier that is free for Sky TV subscribers and available via Prime Video Channels. The rollout also introduced the service to...
PBS, ITVS Partner on YouTube Channel for Long-Form Documentaries
PBS and ITVS have launched PBS Documentaries, a rebranded YouTube channel that expands the former PBS Voices hub to include full‑length documentary films. The channel inherits more than 316,000 subscribers and 52 million views, and will roll out over 100 new...