Today's Movies Pulse
Paramount cleared to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount Global’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding it will not lessen competition in the media sector. Regulators noted the combined entity would create a strong alternative in the video‑streaming market while live‑programming and film‑studio competition remains robust.
David Ellison Sends Letter to CA Lawmakers Outlining Plan to Keep Hollywood Jobs Local (Exclusive)
David Ellison, head of Paramount, wrote to California lawmakers outlining how the planned Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger will protect and expand Hollywood jobs. He pledged each studio will maintain a 15‑film annual slate, a 45‑day theatrical window, and longer VOD windows, while keeping the studios operating separately. Ellison also urged restoring Section 181 and creating a federal film‑tax incentive to keep productions in the U.S. Lawmakers, including Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Laura Friedman, demanded measurable commitments to verify job‑creation promises.
Key Takeaways From the CNC's 2025 Film Production Observatory Figures
France’s National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) released its 2025 Film Production Observatory data on March 19, showing a modest contraction in feature‑film output after a record‑breaking 2024. Total productions fell about 3% YoY, driven primarily by...
Video Games: The Unstoppable IPs Dominating the Adaptation Market
Video game intellectual properties are reshaping the entertainment adaptation market, now accounting for 23% of newly announced major studio productions. This share surpasses the rate at which literary works are being turned into films and series, signaling a clear shift...
Hollywood Money Gushed From the Gulf. Then Came War
Hollywood’s recent influx of Gulf sovereign wealth has underpinned mega‑deals such as Saudi‑backed EA’s $55 billion acquisition and Paramount‑Skydance’s $111 billion bid. The ongoing Israel‑Iran conflict has forced production shutdowns across the Gulf, prompting studios to relocate projects and reassess risk. With...
Oscar TV Ratings See a Decline This Year
The 96th Academy Awards aired on March 15, 2024, and recorded a notable drop in television viewership compared with the previous year. Nielsen reported an average audience of 12.3 million, down roughly 15 percent, as more viewers migrated to streaming...
What Exactly Is the French "YouTube Tax"?
The French "YouTube tax" introduced in 2017 allows the National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) to collect a levy on revenue generated by video‑sharing and streaming services operating in France. The scheme imposes a 2 % charge on...
‘Off Campus’ Teaser Trailer Revealed as Prime Video Sets May 2026 Release Date
Prime Video unveiled the teaser for "Off Campus," a drama adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s bestselling college romance novels, and announced a May 13, 2026 premiere. The series, set at Briar University, follows an elite ice‑hockey team and the women entwined...
Theatrical Success Boosts Streaming Audiences
The European Audiovisual Observatory released a free report analyzing 2024 data from nine European markets, revealing a strong correlation between cinema admissions and Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) usage. The study shows that spikes in theatrical attendance for blockbuster releases...
‘Savage House’ Trailer: Richard E. Grant & Claire Foy Lead Dark 18th Century Satire
Paramount Pictures released the trailer for “Savage House,” a darkly comedic period drama set in 18th‑century England. The film follows Sir Chauncey Savage (Richard E. Grant) and his wife Lady Savage (Claire Foy) as they chase status amid a pox...
“Zootopia 2” Becomes Most Watched Movie On Disney+ In Its Premiere Week
Disney released “Zootopia 2” on Disney+ worldwide, and the sequel quickly became the platform’s most‑watched title in its debut week. The animated film has already earned almost $2 billion at the box office, making it the highest‑grossing animated MPA release ever. Within...
Watch the Trailer for Dead City Punx Doc, Made with Zack De La Rocha
Beyond the Streets released the trailer for *Dead City Punx*, a documentary co‑produced by Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine. The film follows Los Angeles band Dead City Punx as they stage unauthorized outdoor shows featuring fireworks, bonfires...
Starbreeze Lands New Partner to Adapt Payday Series for Film and TV
Starbreeze Entertainment announced a partnership with VICE Studios to develop film and television adaptations of its Payday franchise. The deal follows an earlier, now‑unclear collaboration with Stockholm Syndrome and retains full IP ownership for Starbreeze. While Payday 3 underperformed, Payday 2 outshone...
Pop Mart and Sony Pictures Launch Labubu Film with Paul King at Helm
Pop Mart and Sony Pictures confirmed a Labubu feature film in early development, to be directed, co‑produced and co‑written by Paul King alongside Tony‑award winner Steven Levenson. The hybrid live‑action/CGI project ties the $40 bn Chinese toy group’s viral blind‑box dolls...
Featured in New Longevity Documentary “Forever Young”
I am honored to be appearing in a new longevity documentary called Forever Young. It's in limited theatrical release now and will go wide to streaming services (Amazon, Apple TV, etc) this summer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT2V-USKm6g
DiCaprio and Lawrence Reunite in Scorsese’s Marriage Horror
‘What Happens at Night’ First Look: Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawerence Reunite in Martin Scorsese’s Marriage Horror Story https://t.co/9RnnryE1MO via @variety
Millie Bobby Brown's "Totally Different" Enola Holmes 3 Confirms Runtime Ahead of Netflix Release
Netflix confirmed that Enola Holmes 3 will run 1 hour 45 minutes, making it the franchise’s shortest entry. The sequel sees Millie Bobby Brown return as Enola, with the story taking her to Malta to confront colonial-era challenges. Writer Jack Thorne...
Mark Wahlberg's New “Balls Up” Trailer Goes Crazy
Mark Wahlberg & Paul Walter Hauser in 'Balls Up' Dumb Comedy Trailer https://t.co/jsGi7jMlbR #Brazil #BallsUp #WorldCup #MarkWahlberg #PaulWalterHauser https://t.co/VIVr6kQdlk
Celebrating NY Premiere of “Project Hail Mary” Film
Great to be at the New York Premier of @projecthailmary starring @RyanGosling. Great book by @andyweirauthor that @AmazonMGMStudio made into an exception film. Thank you cast and crew for the red carpet treatment for myself, legend Ed Dwight, and @Astro_Flow...
Yash's 'Toxic' Delayed to June 4, Clearing Path for Dhurandhar 2's Solo March Release
Yash's high‑budget film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown‑Ups has been moved from March 19 to June 4, 2026, citing instability in the Middle East. The shift eliminates a head‑to‑head showdown with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2, which now enjoys an...
For 2026, Netflix Is Doubling Down on Original Storytelling and Comedies
Netflix is reshaping its 2026 film strategy by prioritizing original storytelling and a robust comedy slate, moving away from the sequel‑driven model that dominates theaters. Dan Lin, the film chairman, highlighted a healthy content budget that will both build and...
New Release Review - THE DEEP DARK
The Deep Dark, directed by Mathieu Turi, is a French horror film that pits a 1950s mining crew against a subterranean monster. The narrative mirrors The Descent’s premise but swaps the all‑female team for gruff male miners, adding a colonial‑era...
‘Spacewoman’ Review: Mission Driven
The documentary "Spacewoman" chronicles the life of Col. Eileen Collins, the first female space shuttle pilot and commander, tracing her journey from a modest upbringing in Elmira to historic NASA missions. Director Hannah Berryman blends personal interviews with archival footage...
‘Kontinental ’25’ Review: Do Unto Others (or Not)
Kontinental ’25 is a Romanian satire directed by Radu Jude that follows bailiff Orsolya as she evicts a homeless squatter, Ion, whose death triggers a moral crisis. The film juxtaposes stark legal procedures with darkly comic moments, using the eviction...
‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ Review: The Blood Is Thicker
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come picks up the blood‑soaked saga of Grace, the survivor of the Le Domas clan’s deadly wedding game. The sequel widens the scope, revealing a worldwide cabal of Satan‑worshipping aristocratic families who convene at the Danforth...
Former Buccaneer & Cineflix Execs Launch Drama Outfit High Road Entertainment
Former Buccaneer co‑CEO Richard Tulk‑Hart and ex‑Cineflix scripted head James Durie have launched High Road Entertainment, a co‑production and sales consultancy focused on drama. The venture, rebadged from Volteo Media, is already developing the Greek‑set crime series Antiparos and the...
Documentary Romance: ‘Birds Of War’ Director Janay Boulos On Love Story That Unfolds Against Backdrop Of Bloody Conflict – CPH:DOX
Birds of War, directed by Janay Boulos and Abd Alkader Habak, shifted from a political portrait of Lebanon to an intimate love story set amid the Syrian civil war. By blending personal archives with frontline footage, the film illustrates romance surviving relentless...
Explore Gus Van Sant’s Dead
My vlog on Gus Van Sant’s Dead Man’s Wire is up here: https://t.co/8zczjeTIv7 - please click, watch, share and subscribe: https://t.co/8zczjeTIv7
10 Years of Kapoor & Sons: Shakun Batra Recalls, “If I Could Go Back, I Would Work on the Film...
Director Shakun Batra marks the ten‑year anniversary of Kapoor & Sons, reflecting on the stress of directing a star‑studded debut and the growth it sparked. He recounts initial clashes with veteran actor Rishi Kapoor that eventually turned into mutual respect....
Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review, Box Office Collection LIVE Updates: ‘Bade Sahab’ Actor Reveals Aditya Dhar Never Disclosed His ‘Real Identity’,...
Dhurandhar 2 shattered the paid‑preview record, earning ₹25 crore before its wide release, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Pawan Kalyan’s *They Call Him OG*. On its opening day in India the Hindi version alone generated ₹16.12 crore, pushing the domestic net past ₹60 crore, while...
Manikarnika Producer Kamal Jain on Dhurandhar The Revenge: “It Isn’t Just a Film, It’s a Phenomenon”
Acclaimed producer Kamal Jain, known for backing Manikarnika, hailed Dhurandhar The Revenge as more than a film, calling it a cultural phenomenon. He likened its lasting impact to iconic Indian movies such as Deewar, Sanju, and M.S. Dhoni. Jain emphasized...
Peaky Blinders the Movie … and Banking
The new *Peaky Blinders* film dramatizes Nazi Operation Bernhard, a World‑War‑II scheme to flood Britain with counterfeit Bank of England notes and trigger economic collapse. German planners aimed to forge up to £30 billion, eventually producing between £132 million and £300 million through a...
“IMPACT X Nightline: “Love, Money & Murder: The Kouri Richins Trial” Coming Soon To Hulu & Disney+
Disney announced that its streaming newsmagazine IMPACT × Nightline will debut a documentary titled “Love, Money & Murder: The Kouri Richins Trial” on Hulu and Disney+ on March 19, 2026. The film delves into the Utah mother‑author’s alleged fentanyl poisoning of her...
Undertone's Sound Design Elevates Film, Rewarding Slow Burn
I will say #undertone crept into my head. The ingenious use of sound took the movie to another level. The slow burn rewards those who stick with it. Very curious to see what happens next & to learn more about...
Madras High Court Restrains Illegal Broadcast of Dhurandhar The Revenge Till April 15
The Madras High Court issued an ad interim injunction preventing internet service providers and cable TV operators from illegally broadcasting the upcoming film *Dhurandhar The Revenge* ahead of its scheduled theatrical release on March 19, 2026. The order was filed...
“Mindblowing”: Preity Zinta Reviews Dhurandhar The Revenge; Says, “Aditya Dhar, You Have Turned Me Into a Fan Girl”
Bollywood’s spy‑action sequel *Dhurandhar The Revenge* opened on March 18, 2026 to strong critical and audience response. Actress Preity Zinta took to social media praising the film’s direction, performances, music and overall execution, calling it “mindblowing” and declaring herself a...
Dust Bunny’s 4K UHD + Digital Release Date Set for Mads Mikkelsen Horror Movie
Lionsgate announced that the fantasy‑horror film Dust Bunny will arrive on 4K Ultra HD and digital on April 28 for $26.99. The edition boasts Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and a suite of bonus materials, including a making‑of feature and a...
Matt Damon & Ben Affleck’s The Rip Claims Refuted by Netflix Execs
Actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck alleged that Netflix instructed them to repeat the plot of their upcoming film The Rip multiple times for mobile viewers. Netflix film chief Dan Lin and chief content officer Bela Bajaria publicly refuted the...
Netflix Sets Release Date for Power Creator’s Latest Crime Series, Arrives Soon
Netflix announced that its new crime drama Nemesis will debut on May 14, 2026. The series, created by Power creator Courtney A. Kemp, follows an expert criminal (Y’lan Noel) and a determined detective (Matthew Law) locked in a high‑stakes conflict....
Brad Pitt’s The Adventures of Cliff Booth Gets Netflix Release Month
Netflix has scheduled the August 2026 debut of The Adventures of Cliff Booth, a high‑budget sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood starring Brad Pitt. The film is directed by David Fincher with a script by Quentin Tarantino and...
Jason Bateman-Directed Movie Set at Netflix With Marvel Stars
Netflix has green‑lit a new feature film titled "The Cackling of the Dodos," with Jason Bateman attached as director. The dark comedy follows a small‑town farmer who discovers a corpse in a grain bin and becomes entangled in a chaotic...
Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review: Ranveer Singh’s 4-Hour Marathon Lacks the ‘Mazaa’ of the Original Despite Blood and Bazookas
The review of Aditya Dhar’s four‑hour sequel Dhurandhar 2 gives it a 2‑out‑of‑5 rating, calling it a bloated, blood‑soaked effort that fails to match the original’s kinetic energy. While Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Hamza remains the film’s sole engaging element, the...
Guillermo Del Toro Directs Patrón Tequila Short Film
Watch: Guillermo del Toro's 'The Perfect Pour' Short for Patrón Tequila https://t.co/LORbGhC0SM #PatronTequila #GuillermoDelToro #shortfilm https://t.co/YAMTiIVG8d
The Paper's Script Nails Newsroom Sarcasm After 32 Years
The Paper” premieres 32 years ago today. Not just a stellar cast (including Duvall, #RIP 🙏🏼 ) .. .. but David Koepp’s script beautifully captures the sarcastic, weary and competitive nature of a local news editorial meeting. @RealRonHoward @MichaelKeaton https://t.co/HiXINzYxa7
Filmart: French Editor Matthieu Laclau Talks China Industry Changes, Looming Shadow of AI
French editor Matthieu Laclau, a veteran of China’s arthouse scene, reflected on two decades of rapid audience and market shifts at Filmart. He noted that while storytelling fundamentals remain unchanged, technology—especially AI—offers new editing shortcuts but also risks homogenizing emotional...
Iron Maiden's New Doc “Burning Ambition” Trailer Drops
Official Trailer for 'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' Doc About the Metal Band https://t.co/9CnP27HCia #docs #IronMaiden #BurningAmbition #rockband #SteveHarris #heavymetal https://t.co/4SnqqNeiTz
Anne Hathaway Is Your Mother, Mary
Anne Hathaway stars in A24’s upcoming experimental musical drama *Mother Mary*, directed by David Lowery and featuring original songs by Jack Antonoff and Charli XCX. The film follows a fictional pop star’s creative crisis, largely set in a barn where she...
Pop Mart Teams With Sony for Paul King’s ‘Labubu’ Movie, Steven Levenson to Co-Write
Pop Mart announced a partnership with Sony Pictures to develop a feature film based on its Labubu "The Monsters" universe. The movie will be co‑written by award‑winning playwright Steven Levenson and directed by Paul King, known for "Paddington" and the...
Sony & Pop Mart Make ‘Labubu’ Movie Official; Steven Levenson Joins As Co-Writer
Sony Pictures and Chinese collectibles giant Pop Mart have officially confirmed a live‑action adaptation of the "Labubu" character from Pop Mart’s "The Monsters" universe. Acclaimed director Paul King, known for "Wonka" and "Paddington," will helm the project and co‑write the...
Abode - Jennie Kermode - 20265
Liam O Mochain’s new anthology "Abode" strings together five short films set in Dublin, each probing a different facet of what home means. The pieces swing from gritty realism to darkly comic sci‑fi, anchored by meticulous set design that makes every...
Project Hail Mary - Andrew Robertson - 20263
The new "Project Hail Mary" film, starring Ryan Gosling, translates Andy Weir’s bestselling novel into a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour sci‑fi adventure that blends practical effects with heartfelt alien companionship. Director duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller lean heavily on tangible set pieces,...