Today's Movies Pulse
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ draws mixed reviews
The new sci‑fi thriller from Steven Spielberg has sparked a wave of commentary, with critics labeling it a flawed but fun ride. Coverage spans HeyUGuys, the South China Morning Post and The Outside Scoop, highlighting both the film’s ambition and its uneven execution.
REPORT: Adelaide Goes to Cannes 2026 - Cannes 2026 – Marché Du Film
Australia’s Adelaide Film Festival presented five works‑in‑progress at Cannes’ Marché du Film under the “Adelaide Goes to Cannes” program. The slate includes documentaries on Ecuadorian indigenous resistance and Ukrainian war trauma, plus narrative dramas exploring father‑daughter journeys, survival in the Victorian high country, and teenage grief. By showcasing these projects to market‑badge holders, AFF aims to attract international co‑production partners and buyers. The initiative highlights the festival’s AFF Investment Fund role in financing and exporting Australian stories.
Cannes Premiere ‘Jim Queen’ May Be the Gayest Animated Film Ever Made
‘Jim Queen,’ an adult animated comedy debuting at Cannes, offers a flamboyant, satirical look at Paris’s gay nightlife. Directed by Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athane, the film, eight years in the making, follows gym‑queen influencer Jim as he confronts a...
Gundam 50th Anniversary Project “A Boy With Gundam” Prologue Movie Shared
Bandai Namco and Sunrise unveiled a six‑minute prologue movie titled “A Boy with Gundam” as part of the Gundam 50th Anniversary Road to 50 campaign. The short film, released on both English and Japanese YouTube channels, features a cameo by...
Pathé Films on Surviving the New Era: Why the Historic French Studio Is Pivoting to English
Pathé Films, the historic French studio, showcased five titles in the Official Selection at Cannes 2026, underscoring its creative clout. President A. B. warned that shrinking French TV advertising revenues are eroding traditional financing streams. To sustain growth, Pathé is pivoting...
When Will Obsession Get Its Digital & Streaming Release Date?
Obsession opened in U.S. theaters on May 15, 2026 after premiering at TIFF in September 2025. Focus Features, the film’s distributor, usually makes its titles available for digital purchase or rental about 30 days after theatrical debut, putting a likely...
Ken Russell’s Uncensored ‘The Devils’ Debuts in Cannes 2026 After 55 Years
Warner Bros.’ boutique label Clockwork unveiled a 4K director’s edition of Ken Russell’s 1971 film *The Devils* at Cannes 2026, marking the first public screening of the uncensored version in 55 years. The restoration, assembled from the original camera negative,...
EXCLUSIVE: Luminalia Boards World Sales on Sofía Quirós Úbeda’s Sophomore Feature, Silent Birds - Production / Funding - Costa Rica/Argentina/Brazil/Spain/Norway/France
Italian sales agency Luminalia has acquired worldwide sales rights for Silent Birds, the second feature by Costa‑Rican‑Argentinian director Sofía Quirós Úbeda. The film, a co‑production among companies in Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Norway and France, follows an eight‑year‑old boy...
Linden Productions' Riva Marker on Scaling Stage Adaptations and Licensing Strategy
Linden Productions CEO Riva Marker says the company is turning hit stage plays like Aleshea Harris’s “Is God Is” into wider theatrical runs and film adaptations while navigating market timing and licensing hurdles. She emphasizes a “betting” approach on first‑time...
Netflix Is Staffing Up A ‘GenAI-Native Animation Studio’ Called INKubator
Netflix is launching INKubator, a dedicated "GenAI‑native" animation studio aimed at producing AI‑enhanced shorts and eventually feature‑quality content. The initiative follows a wave of job postings for engineers, artists and production leads, signaling a shift from experimental AI tools to...
New James Bond Casting Is "Underway" – but It Shouldn't Be Callum Turner or Jacob Elordi
Amazon MGM Studios announced that the search for the next James Bond is officially underway, moving the conversation from rumor to a formal casting process. While fan speculation has highlighted Callum Turner and Jacob Elordi, the article argues that a fresh, unknown...
Michelle Yeoh Joins ‘Nak Muay’ as Executive Producer, Boosting Thai‑UK Action Collaboration
Michelle Yeoh has signed on as executive producer for the Thai Muay Thai drama “Nak Muay,” produced by Disruptive Element Films and funded by the UK Global Screen Fund. The deal was announced at the Cannes Film Market, with pre‑production...
New Spider-Man: Brand New Day Poster and Featurette
Sony Pictures unveiled a new poster and behind‑the‑scenes featurette for the upcoming film "Spider‑Man: Brand New Day." The sequel is set four years after "No Way Home," with Peter Parker living alone after erasing his identity and confronting fresh threats....
Everything You Need to Know About ‘Kartavya’: Netflix India’s New Thriller
Netflix India has launched *Kartavya*, a 1‑hour‑48‑minute rural‑cop thriller starring Saif Ali Khan as police officer Pawan. The film, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and written‑directed by Pulkit, was completed in 2024 but delayed until 2026 due to internal restructuring. It follows...
The Meltdown (2026) Cannes Film Festival
Manuela Martelli’s new drama *The Meltdown* debuted in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, turning a missing‑person mystery into a meditation on memory, silence, and the lingering trauma of Chile’s 1992 transition from Pinochet’s dictatorship. Set in an isolated mountain hotel, the...
Cannes 2026: Nagi Notes, Ashes
At Cannes 2026, Japanese auteur Koji Fukada entered competition for the first time with “Nagi Notes,” a subtle drama set in the remote village of Nagi. The film intertwines art, architecture, and a camera‑obscura motif to examine how characters misread...
Amazon MGM Pays $70 Million for Will Smith Thriller ‘Supermax’
Amazon MGM has secured worldwide rights to the Will Smith‑led action thriller ‘Supermax’ for $70 million, buying the film from Miramax and planning a direct‑to‑Prime Video release. The deal marks a high‑profile investment in original talent‑driven content as streaming platforms vie...
IMAX Unveils Keighley Camera that Enabled Full‑IM
The Keighley camera is now on display at @IMAX HQ. The next-gen camera was first used on the set of Christopher Nolan’s #TheOdyssey and is named in honor of David Keighley, IMAX’s first Chief Quality Officer. This camera allowed Nolan...
Hamaguchi Countdown: See You in Cannes in 3 Hours
It's Hamaguchi time... See you in the other side of ~3 hours & 20 minutes... #Cannes2026 https://t.co/9K9oXB7QtO
Amazon MGM Studios Acquires Film Rights to Caro Claire Burke's Viral Debut 'Yesteryear'
Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel 'Yesteryear' has been sold to Amazon MGM Studios for a film adaptation, with Oscar‑winner Anne Hathaway attached as star and producer. The deal, announced in July 2024 before the book’s publication, underscores how viral BookTok...
‘Ashes’ Review: Diego Luna Helms a Middling, Meandering Migration Drama
Diego Luna’s fifth directorial effort, Ashes, debuted in Cannes’ Special Screenings section, adapting Brenda Navarro’s novel Ceniza en la boca. The film follows 21‑year‑old Mexican nanny Lucila, played by Anna Diaz, as she navigates life in Madrid and later returns to Mexico. Critics praise...
Cannes 2026: Leah Nelson's 'Tangles' Film Is an Animation Sensation
Leah Nelson’s feature‑directorial debut, "Tangles," premiered at Cannes 2026 and quickly became an animation sensation. The black‑and‑white adaptation of Sarah Leavitt’s graphic novel tackles Alzheimer’s disease through a deeply personal, queer‑focused narrative. A star‑studded voice cast—including Julia Louis‑Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston,...
Ponies Review (Sky)
Sky’s new series “Ponies” follows two inexperienced American wives turned CIA operatives in 1977 Moscow, portrayed by Emilia Clarke and Hayley Lu Richardson. The show blends spy‑thriller tension with dark comedy, using a volatile power‑play narrative that examines gender, status and surveillance....
We Are Aliens - Edin Custo - 20329
Japanese animator Kohei Kadowaki’s debut feature We Are Aliens uses rotoscoping to deliver hyper‑realistic movement while telling a bleak coming‑of‑age tale. The film follows classmates Tsubasa and Gyotaro as childhood misunderstandings spiral into bullying and lasting alienation. Its visual style...
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Sebastian Stan,“ ”Scarlett Johansson Join “The Batman Part 2” Alongside Robert Pattinson, DC Veterans, and More
Matt Reeves used a series of GIF‑laden social posts to confirm the full cast of The Batman Part II, slated for an Oct. 1 2027 theatrical release. The lineup adds Marvel alumni Sebastian Stan as Harvey Dent/Two‑Face and Scarlett Johansson in an undisclosed Gotham role, alongside...
Oleg Kuzovkov Regains 'Masha and the Bear' Control, Now in Pre-Production on Feature
Oleg Kuzovkov, creator of the preschool hit *Masha and the Bear*, has reclaimed exclusive creative control of the franchise and launched Studio MiM, an independent studio operating out of Los Angeles and Moscow. The new studio has entered pre‑production on the...
Maggie Smith's Highest-Rated Period Drama Hailed as "Outstanding" Is Now Streaming for Free
Maggie Smith’s 1985 period drama *A Room with a View* has resurfaced as a free streaming title on the UK’s Channel 4, where it will be available until 12 June. The film holds a perfect 100 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and...
David Morse in Modern Western Texas Drama 'Broken Land' Trailer
Well Go USA released the trailer for "Broken Land," a modern Western thriller marking J.T. Walker’s feature‑directorial debut. The film, starring David Morse as reclusive rancher Carson Tidwell, premiered at the 2025 Florida Film Festival and will launch on VOD...
There Will Be a New James Bond
Auditions for the next James Bond have officially begun, with Oscar‑nominated casting director Nina Gold spearheading the search for the iconic spy. Amazon MGM Studios confirmed the casting drive but withheld details on potential candidates. Director Denis Villeneuve, locked in...
Search For New James Bond Takes Next Steps As Nina Gold Closes Deal As Casting Director
Nina Gold has been hired as casting director for the next James Bond film, joining director Denis Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman. The appointment was confirmed by Deadline and announced by Amazon MGM Studios, marking the first...
Sandra Hüller Earns 5‑Minute Ovation, Oscar Buzz Ignites
Sentence of the year. Sandra Hüller Soaks Up 5-Minute Standing Ovation for ‘Fatherland’ as Oscar Race Starts Early in Cannes https://t.co/Rup0E0HSyc via @variety https://t.co/CMFGghQxbP
‘Scary Movie’ & ‘Masters Of The Universe’ To Freak Each Other Out With $35M+ Openings – Box Office Early Look
Paramount/Miramax and Amazon MGM Studios are set to clash in early June as their tentpole releases, a reboot of the Wayans brothers' "Scary Movie" and Travis Knight's "Masters of the Universe," both target $35 million-plus opening weekends. "Scary Movie" forecasts $35‑40 M, banking on nostalgia and a...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With The “LifeHack” Cast & Director
LifeHack, a 2025 British screen‑life action thriller directed by Ronan Corrigan, follows a group of friends who hack scammers and ultimately target billionaire Don Heard’s cryptocurrency. The film debuted at SXSW 2025, earning praise for its direction, writing, editing, and...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Hit German Theaters May 20, Testing Theatrical Viability
Disney’s flagship series The Mandalorian and its fan‑favorite character Grogu will open in German cinemas on May 20, marking the first theatrical window for the franchise in Europe. The rollout is being watched as a barometer for whether premium streaming properties...
Top Gun's 40th Anniversary Re‑Release Nets $1.2M Opening
And yeah, moviegoers still feel the need for speed, as #TopGun kicked off its 40th anniversary celebrations throwing a party at US #BoxOffice. The iconic film starring #TomCruise grossed STRONG 1.2M on WED rerelease opening Day, for a 181.6M lifetime...
Okay, Now Amazon Is Actually Looking for a New James Bond, for Real
Amazon MGM Studios announced it has begun an official casting search for a new actor to portray James Bond in its upcoming 007 franchise reboot. The move follows years of fan speculation, reality‑show tie‑ins, and rumors about potential candidates such...
Indian Cinema Shifts After End of OTT Subsidy, Boosting Box‑Office Focus
Indian producers are abandoning the decade‑long practice of securing upfront streaming guarantees as OTT platforms cut subsidies. The change drives leaner budgets, script‑first projects and a renewed emphasis on box‑office performance across Bollywood and regional markets.
Review: Magic Hour
Magic Hour, a new Duplass Brothers indie romance starring Katie Aselton and Daveed Diggs, unfolds in a Joshua Tree house where a couple confronts a hidden rift. The film blends talk‑y, low‑key drama with a surprise emotional turn, supported by intimate cinematography...
Ben Stiller, Nicholas Galitzine & Bella Maclean Cast in ‘A Matter of Time’
Hollywood is gearing up for the fantasy drama “A Matter of Time,” which has cast Ben Stiller, Nicholas Galitzine and Bella Maclean in lead roles. The film will be directed by Harry Bradbeer, known for the Enola Holmes series, with...
How ‘Blaise’ Evolved From An Underground French Comic Strip To A Cannes-Playing Animated Feature
French comic‑strip Blaise, created by Dimitri Planchon in 2009, evolved into a 30‑episode Arte TV series in 2016 and now debuts as a feature‑length animated film at Cannes’ ACID competition. Co‑directors Planchon and Jean‑Paul Guigue kept the original 2D aesthetic, using familiar...
“The Script Is Right There. This Movie Will Absolutely Happen”: Jack Osbourne Says Ozzy Biopic Is Written and Gives Tentative...
Jack Osbourne announced that the long‑awaited Ozzy Osbourne biopic has a finished script and is moving forward, with a tentative release no earlier than 2028. He confirmed the project is in producer’s hands, that a director is being sought, and that...
Animated Debut 'In Waves' Opens Cannes Critics' Week, Wins Acclaim
Phuong Mai Nguyen’s animated adaptation of AJ Dungo’s graphic novel ‘In Waves’ opened Cannes Critics’ Week, marking the first animated film ever selected for the prestigious slot. Critics praised its emotional depth, visual style and the director’s deft handling of...
Your Fault: London Finally Confirms Release Date as Intense Trailer Lands
Prime Video announced that the second English‑language adaptation of Mercedes Ron’s Culpables trilogy, "Your Fault: London," will debut worldwide on June 17, 2024. The sequel reunites Matthew Broome and Asha Banks as Nick and Noah while introducing four new characters, expanding...
First Trailer and Poster for Shark Thriller CHUM, Starring Alice Eve
The upcoming survival thriller *Chum* arrives in U.S. theaters on June 5, starring Alice Eve and directed by Jonathan Zuck. Co‑written with Joe Leone, the film follows a newlywed wedding party that becomes shark bait for a psychopathic fisherman. The story unfolds...
Queer Slasher ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Earns Six‑Minute Ovation at Cannes
Jane Schoenbrun’s “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section, drawing a six‑minute standing ovation. The film’s blend of queer slasher thrills and meta‑commentary on franchise reboots sparked both applause and debate among festivalgoers.
Peter Mullan in Scotland's 'The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford' Trailer
Mubi has released the first UK trailer for Seán Dunn’s feature debut, The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford, starring BAFTA‑nominated Peter Mullan. The darkly comic film premiered at the 2026 Rotterdam Film Festival and later screened at Göteborg and San Francisco, generating festival...
Gillian Anderson's "Captivating" New Movie Debuts with 100% Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Jane Schoenbrun’s horror‑satire *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma* premiered at Cannes, earning a flawless 100 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes from its first 12 reviews. The film reunites Gillian Anderson as the original “final girl” with newcomer Hannah Einbinder,...
East of Eden Teaser Highlights World’s Pervasive Evil
‘East of Eden’ Teaser: The ‘World Is So Full of Evil’ in Zoe Kazan’s Florence Pugh-Starring Adaptation https://t.co/GEdDFNGrJx via @IndieWire
“IMPACT X Nightline: Evil Found Them: The Lovers Lane Murders” Coming Soon To Hulu & Disney+
Disney+ and Hulu will debut "IMPACT x Nightline: Evil Found Them: The Lovers Lane Murders," a documentary examining Houston’s 1990 double homicide that remained unsolved for 36 years. The film reveals how a tip and decades‑old DNA from a rape kit enabled...
Peter Jackson Honored with Cannes Palme D’Or in Lord of the Rings Reunion
Oscar‑winning director Peter Jackson accepted an honorary Palme d’Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, presented by his former co‑star Elijah Wood. The ceremony featured a nostalgic reunion that underscored the franchise’s enduring cultural footprint and Cannes’ historic role in...
“The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn?” Coming Soon To Disney+ & Hulu
Disney+ and Hulu will debut a two‑part documentary, “The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn?” on May 19 2026. The series follows a Utah family’s bitter custody dispute that escalated into a 54‑day livestreamed barricade, drawing national attention on TikTok....