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.
‘Capturing Bigfoot’ Review: Cultural Mystery Meets Family History in a Captivating and Revelatory Doc
Marq Evans’s documentary *Capturing Bigfoot* debuted in the SXSW Documentary Spotlight, tracing the half‑century saga sparked by the 1967 Patterson‑Gimlin film. The film interweaves fresh archival material and newly uncovered evidence that reignites the hoax versus authenticity debate. It also delves into the personal toll on the Patterson family, from Roger’s early fame to his son Clint’s struggle with a dying father and a profit‑driven brother‑in‑law. By juxtaposing scholarly analysis with colorful local characters, the doc paints a broader picture of America’s enduring fascination with cryptids.
‘War Machine’ Is Latest Netflix Action Flick to Top Streaming Chart
Netflix’s new action film “War Machine,” starring Alan Ritchson, topped the Samba TV weekly Wrap Report chart with 7 million households watching in its first three days. The movie marks the platform’s second major action hit of 2026, following the thriller...
Lionsgate Sets March 20 Digital Release for Horror Thriller ‘Do Not Enter’
Lionsgate announced that its supernatural horror thriller "Do Not Enter" will debut in theaters and on digital platforms on March 20, 2026. The film follows a group of livestreaming urban explorers, known as the Creepers, as they investigate New Jersey’s...
Jimmy O. Yang Sets Theatrical Release For Comedy Special ‘Finally Home’ – Watch The Trailer
Comedian Jimmy O. Yang announced a theatrical rollout for his third stand‑up special, "Finally Home," premiering in Hong Kong on March 20 and expanding to U.S. and Canadian cinemas on March 27 via Variance Films. The hour‑long show was recorded during a sold‑out...
‘Anima’ Review: The Odd-Couple Road Trip Takes Rewarding Detours in an Inventive and Poignant Drama
Brian Tetsuro Ivie's indie sci‑fi drama Anima premiered in the Narrative Spotlight at SXSW, pairing a dying tech mogul with a young driver tasked with delivering him to a virtual‑reality afterlife service. Set five minutes in the future, the film...
‘Baby/Girls’ Review: Doc Paints a Bleak but Judgment-Free Portrait of Teenage Motherhood in Contemporary Arkansas
‘Baby/Girls’ is a documentary co‑directed by Alyse Walsh and Jackie Jesko that premiered at SXSW, chronicling the lives of three white teenage mothers living at Compassion House, a Christian group home in Springdale, Arkansas. The film reveals how the 2022...
‘Baby/Girls’ Review: A Gentle Documentary on Teen Pregnancy With Some Strange AI Artifacts
The documentary *Baby/Girls* follows teenage mothers and pregnant teens in a rural Arkansas maternity home, exploring how the 2022 overturn of Roe v. Wade intensified cultural and economic pressures. Directors Alyse Walsh and Jackie Jesko capture intimate moments but intersperse...
Wild Nights, Tamed Beasts by Tong Wang Trailer
Wild Nights, Tamed Beasts, directed by Tong Wang, debuted at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The dark crime‑thriller follows caregiver Ye Xiaolin, whose patients die under mysterious circumstances, and zookeeper Ma Deyong, who tends an aging lion. Set against China’s...
A Brutal David Ellison Billboard Is Coming to the Oscars
At the 2024 Oscars, media watchdog Free Press will stage a protest outside the Dolby Theatre, unveiling a large mobile billboard that harshly critiques David Ellison. The billboard, designed to “congratulate” Ellison, targets his role in a high‑profile merger involving...
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Orbiting $160M+ 5-Day Opening; Bound To Be Biggest YTD – Box Office Early Look
Illumination, Nintendo and Universal expect The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to open with more than $160 million in its first five domestic days, positioning it as the biggest box‑office performer of 2026 so far. The sequel surpasses the 2023 Mario Bros launch, which earned $204.6 million...
Teamsters Call on DOJ to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: “We’ve Seen What Happens When Corporations Consolidate Power”
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has formally asked the Department of Justice to block the $111 billion Paramount‑Warner Bros. merger unless enforceable worker protections are included. Union leaders highlighted concerns that the deal could trigger layoffs and diminish domestic production for...
The Film Comment Podcast: Oscars 2026 Preview with the Los Angeles Review of Books
Film Comment’s podcast hosts Devika and Clint teamed with Los Angeles Review of Books editors Eric Newman, Annie Berke and Elizabeth Alsop for a special Oscars 2026 preview. The episode dissects the Best Picture slate—including Sinners, The Secret Agent and F1—while flagging emerging trends, surprise contenders and...
Premeditated Productions Lands Five-Year Extension Of First-Look Deal At Amazon MGM Studios
Premeditated Productions has secured a five‑year extension of its first‑look deal with Amazon MGM Studios, extending the partnership through summer 2032. Launched in 2024 as the production arm of Entangled Publishing, Premeditated has already greenlit over a dozen adaptations of New York Times...
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Power to the People” Concerts Coming to Theaters This Spring
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s historic 1972 “Power to the People” concerts at Madison Square Garden will be released as a restored film, screening on April 29 and May 3. The double‑feature captures the only full‑length live performances Lennon gave after the...
The Darling of Paris (1926)
The 1926 silent film "The Darling of Paris" uses a dual‑role structure to contrast a 1890s stage star with her 1920s counterpart, reflecting the era’s fascination with rejuvenation. Betty Compson’s performance spans youthful vigor and seasoned age, aided by transformative...
‘Single Female’ Movie Starring Jenna Ortega And Taylor Russell Taps Sarah DeLappe To Write; Stacey Sher And Marisa Paiva Join...
Sarah DeLappe has been tapped to write the script for 3000 Pictures’ remake of the 1992 thriller Single White Female, now titled Single Female, starring Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell. Veteran producers Stacey Sher and studio veteran Marisa Paiva are...
2011: Last Year Two Best Picture Contenders Surpassed $200M
When was the last time the two films in a legitimate race for Best Picture both earned more than $200 million at the box office before nominations were announced? 2011 with THE SOCIAL NETWORK and THE KING’S SPEECH? I’m not...
Scream 7 Poised to Hit $100M, Fastest In
Am projecting that #Scream7 will break $100M at North American #boxoffice tomorrow FRI on its 15th day of release. First 2026 film to join century club and fastest #Scream movie to ever reach this milestone. https://t.co/FV1mznQKjr
“BODYCAM”
"Bodycam" is a 75‑minute found‑footage horror film presented as police body‑camera recordings. The story follows two officers who stumble into a domestic dispute that spirals into a supernatural nightmare, delivering nonstop scares. Director Brandon Christensen adheres to diegetic sound and...
How to Make a Killing Mirrors Kind Hearts, Loses Its Charm
HOW TO MAKE A KILLING is much more of a remake of kind hearts and coronets than is being advertised, with none of that film’s charm https://t.co/MMjVHCtblh
Sony's 'Single Female' Remake Lands
EXCLU: Sony’s SINGLE WHITE FEMALE remake, SINGLR FEMALE, starring Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell lands BODIES BODIES BODIES writer and adds Stacey Sher as a producer https://t.co/vM46js41MH
The 2026 Oscars Should Have Happened Already and People Are Tired of Waiting
The 98th Academy Awards will be broadcast on March 15, 2026, more than two months after the new year began. The date results from a cascade of scheduling conflicts, including the Critics Choice Awards, SAG‑AFTRA ceremony, and the Winter Olympics,...
Jessie Buckley Predicted to Win Best Actress
Final Oscar Predictions: Best Actress — It’s Jessie Buckley, Plain and Simple https://t.co/qOdI3qNiCd via @variety #Oscars
Jordan and DiCaprio Surge, Chalamet Loses Oscar Momentum
Final Oscar Predictions: Best Actor — Michael B. Jordan and Leonardo DiCaprio Gain Late Momentum as Timothée Chalamet Fades Who are you predicting? https://t.co/nrcbhlcKZh via @variety #Oscars
Jennifer Aniston, Jon Hamm, & Zoey Deutch’s Sex Comedy Movie Sets Release Date
Sony Pictures Classics announced the theatrical release of the raunchy comedy "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass" for July 10, 2026. The film stars Jennifer Aniston and Jon Hamm playing fictionalized versions of themselves, with Zoey Deutch leading as...
Warner Deal Deemed Pro‑Competitive, Boosts Creative Champions
All competition enforcers will find our deal is pro-competitive says Paramount Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim of Warner deal. This is opportunity to build a "true champion" for the creative community that can compete effectively global stage and streaming market.
Paramount Boosts Budget, yet Star Producer Defects to NBCU
Paramount added $1.5 billion to its Paramount+ programming budget, says Paramount Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim. And yet its most successful producer jumped ship to NBCU.
The Direct Line From Devo to ‘Hoppers’
Mark Mothersbaugh, co‑founder of Devo and veteran composer of animated scores, is scoring Pixar’s latest feature “Hoppers,” an ecological adventure about animals defending their habitat. The six‑month project, done while touring with Devo, required him to create cohesive themes that...
Paramount Pushes Theater Attendance to Outpace Streaming Giants
Paramount Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim says "we want customers in theaters" and to compete most effectively against "highly scaled" streaming competitors.
Paramount Warns Netflix‑Warner Merger Threatens Hollywood Future
Paramount Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim says Netflix - Warner deal would have had "serious consequences for the future of Hollywood." A Paramount-Warner deal is about "increasing the amount of content."
KPop Demon Hunters Directors Officially on Board for Sequel
Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have confirmed that directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will return to helm the sequel to the hit animated feature *KPop Demon Hunters*. The duo also signed a multi‑year deal with Netflix, promising additional collaborations...
Can Coogler Defy Anderson to Make Oscar History?
Final Oscar Predictions: Best Director — Can Ryan Coogler Make History Despite Paul Thomas Anderson’s Dominant Run? https://t.co/DJzpgpUCWZ via @variety
Theaters Shrinking, Shorts Suffer as Studios Cut Windows
It’s ONE studio and it’s still less than HALF what windows were in the past Your do-nothing CEO is to blame for not getting REAL windows REINSTALLED years ago But do go on with your $AMC propaganda as theaters are literally bulldozed https://t.co/q5lB5ULkaw
20th Five Flavours Asian Film Festival Set for November 2026 in Warsaw
The Five Flavours Asian Film Festival celebrates its 20th edition in Warsaw from 10 to 17 November 2026, with online access continuing until 6 December. Replica screenings will travel to Łódź, Wrocław, and Poznań later in November, extending the festival’s reach beyond the capital....
Paramount's $110B Move Targets Rival, Says Antitrust Lawyer
“Paramount is spending 110 billion dollars to take out a rival” — antitrust attorney Ethan Litwin at Capital Forum conference.
Caroline Goodall’s Storm Rider Sci-Fi Movie Is ‘Waterworld Meets Hunger Games’ | Interview
Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead, a sci‑fi disaster adventure starring Caroline Goodall, Marco Ilsø and James Cosmo, is slated for a March 13 2026 theatrical release. The film blends post‑apocalyptic world‑building with steampunk aesthetics, drawing comparisons to Waterworld and The Hunger Games....
New Trailer Drops for The Devil Wears Prada 2
Final Get Tickets Trailer for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Fashion Comedy https://t.co/9X1bc9Ytre #TheDevilWearsPrada2 #AnneHathaway #MerylStreep #StanleyTucci #sequel https://t.co/llqjzjPcXb
Feature Doc ‘Wilding’ Debuts April 22 on PBS, PBS App
PBS will broadcast the feature documentary *Wilding* on April 22, 2026, across its television channel, website, and app. The film chronicles a 20‑year rewilding project on a 400‑year‑old English estate, where owners introduced native wildlife to restore soil health and...
Will Timmy Lose the Oscar? (And Other Burning Questions.)
{"summary":"The post riffs on the buzz surrounding Timothée Chalamet’s Oscar prospects, sparked by his recent remarks that some interpreted as dismissive of ballet and opera. It frames this controversy amid broader Oscar night questions—whether the film *Sinners* will make history,...
Man of Tomorrow Cast Adds DCU Hero to James Gunn Superman Movie
James Gunn’s DCU sequel "Man of Tomorrow" adds Aaron Pierre as Green Lantern John Stewart, linking the film to the upcoming HBO Max series "Lanterns." The movie, a follow‑up to 2025’s "Superman," will see David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult reprise...
New Film Arriving
Likely incoming soon to your local theater unless it’s in a MAJOR cinephilic area https://t.co/q5lB5ULkaw
Aaron Pierre Dons Green Lantern Ring for Superman Sequel
News now: Aaron Pierre is putting on the Green Lantern ring again, this time for Superman movie THE MAN OF TOMORROW. https://t.co/XDHbI9l87X
Why Marvel Fans Think a New Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Is Coming This Weekend
Marvel fans are buzzing that a new Avengers: Doomsday trailer could debut during the March 15 Oscars, after executive producer Katy Mullan hinted at a Marvel reunion on the ceremony. The Oscars attract a massive global audience, making it an...
This Netflix Movie Is Expected to Win 3 Oscars Despite Being Snubbed
Guillermo del Toro’s Netflix horror remake Frankenstein has secured nine Oscar nominations despite the director’s snub in the Best Director category. Prediction markets show the film as a heavy favorite in Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Production Design, and Best...
California AG Vows Tough Review of Paramount‑Warner Merger
CA AG Rob Bonta says his office will be vigorous in its review of Paramount - Warner deal. Concern of higher consumer costs, job loss, etc.
PODCAST: Making A $4000 Feature In 12 Days And Releasing Through Tubi
Filmmaker Wade Patterson produced the micro‑budget thriller *Death Cipher* for $4,000, shooting it in just 12 days inside his apartment. He collapsed multiple production roles—writer, director, cinematographer, editor—to keep costs low and used a single‑location concept to simplify logistics. After...
AG Rob Bonta Assures No Paramount‑Warner Fallout at Conference
California AG Rob Bonta speaking at Future of Hollywood conference held by Capital Forum. Not expecting any bombs re: Paramount-Warner but will provide some coverage here.
A Practical Guide to Outdoor Visibility for Film Events
Outdoor film screenings often lose attendees due to poor visibility. The guide outlines six practical tactics—tall landmarks, concise signage, strategic placement, visual consistency, layout focus, and weather‑ready lighting—to make events instantly recognizable and easy to navigate. By using a single...
How to Craft a Film Festival That Appeals to All Ages (No, Really, All Ages)
The New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) celebrated its 30th edition, drawing roughly 15,000 attendees across multiple NYC venues and screening 86 films from a pool of 2,000 submissions. Beyond the two‑week program, the organization runs year‑round educational events that...
‘Bushido’ Review: A Samurai’s Dangerous Moves
‘Bushido’ is a slow‑burning Japanese drama directed by Kazuya Shiraishi that follows destitute ronin Kakunoshin and his daughter Okinu as they scrape by in a bustling 19th‑century town. The narrative pivots around intense Go matches with a wealthy merchant, Genbei,...