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Super Mario Galaxy targets $200M-plus Easter weekend opening
Nintendo and Illumination are positioning the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy film to open with over $200M domestically during the Easter holiday weekend, citing the 2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron $191M opening as a benchmark.
Toho and Gaga released the full trailer for Hirokazu Koreeda’s new sci‑fi drama Sheep in the Box, which follows a grieving couple who replace their deceased son with a state‑of‑the‑art humanoid. The film is set to debut at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026 before opening in Japanese cinemas on May 29, 2026. Koreeda, known for human‑centric storytelling, tackles AI‑driven resurrection, a theme gaining cultural traction. The cast includes Haruka Ayase, Daigo (Chidori) and Rito Kuwaki as the robot child.
Los Angeles soundstages remain about one‑third vacant, with average occupancy holding at 62% in the first half of 2025, virtually unchanged from 2024. Despite a modest 5% rise in projects on participating stages, new facilities such as East End Studios’...
Russia’s Chelyabinsk court ordered the Oscar‑winning documentary ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ removed from three streaming platforms, labeling it extremist and terrorist propaganda. The film, which won the 2026 Academy Award and a BAFTA, documents Kremlin‑driven indoctrination in Russian schools following...
One Battle After Another, the Leonardo DiCaprio‑led thriller that swept six Oscars, is now streaming in the UK on HBO Max, Sky Cinema and NOW. The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, boasts a 94%...
Helen Walsh’s second feature, *On the Sea*, follows Jack, a middle‑aged fisherman on Wales’ Anglesey, as he confronts a long‑suppressed queer identity after meeting a wandering handyman. The film debuted at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and has since screened...
That’s it! After being unanimously approved by both $WBD & $PSKY board of directors, WBD has now the date set for their shareholders to vote for or against #DavidEllison’s #Paramount deal to acquire WB: the special shareholders meeting is scheduled for...
The sequel to *The Devil Wears Prada* is set to debut on May 1, 2026, generating $38.6 million in Revenue on Brand Impact™ (RBI™) during its pre‑release buzz. Luxury brands that secured on‑set placements, led by Gabriela Hearst with $1.4 million RBI,...
Rave Culture: A New Era is a Spanish documentary that chronicles the United Kingdom’s 1980s‑1990s rave explosion, featuring testimonies from legends like Fabio, the Hartnoll brothers, Slipmatt and Goldie. It showcases the scene’s logistical tricks to evade police, the shift...
The Diagonale 2026 festival awarded its top fiction prize to Angela Summereder’s _B wie Bartleby_, praised for its blend of personal and collective storytelling. Tolga Karaaslan’s debut documentary _Baba, What’s Your Plan?_ captured Best Documentary and also secured the inaugural...
Netflix has acquired the film rights to Belle Burden’s No. 1 New York Times bestseller *Strangers* after a heated bidding war involving six offers. The streaming giant attached Oscar‑nominated actress Gwyneth Paltrow to star and executive‑produce, with Stacey Sher producing and...
Netflix’s new drama *Nuremberg* dramatizes the first of the post‑World War II trials, focusing on U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas M. Kelley, who was the first military doctor to interview Nazi war criminals such as Hermann Göring. Author Jack El‑Hai, whose book *22 Cells in...
Netflix is developing the sports biopic "Perfect," chronicling Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug’s heroic 1996 vault. Millie Bobby Brown will write, produce and star as Strug, with filming slated for June 8‑July 29, 2026. The project is still under negotiation, and a release is expected...
The European Audiovisual Observatory reported that the continent’s audiovisual industry produced €142 billion ($164.7 billion) in 2024. Consumer spending on streaming, pay‑TV, cinema tickets and home video accounted for over half of that total, underscoring the sector’s reliance on subscription‑based models.
Amazon Prime Video India’s 2026 slate introduces music stars King and Zaeden as acting newcomers. King will headline the rap‑infused drama *Lukkhe*, while Zaeden leads the youthful romance *Dono Mile Iss Tarah*. Both series are tailored for Gen‑Z streaming audiences...
Golden Village announced that its Tiong Bahru multiplex will shut its doors on 29 March 2026, ending a 32‑year run in the historic neighbourhood. The closure stems from the decision not to renew the cinema’s lease, prompting the company to consolidate operations...
The Netflix documentary "BTS: The Return," directed by Bao Nguyen, chronicles the South Korean boy band’s comeback after a four‑year mandatory military hiatus. Spanning 1 hour and 31 minutes, the film offers an intimate look at the group’s creative process...
Hulu announced the March 31, 2026 streaming debut of "The Testament of Ann Lee," a period drama directed by award‑winning filmmaker Mona Fastvold. The film stars Amanda Seyfried as Ann Lee, the charismatic founder of the Shaker movement, and explores her pursuit...
Story House, a production company founded by James Brown III and Sean Patrick Higgins, moved its planned studio from Wyoming to Missoula, Montana, to capitalize on the state’s MEDIA Act film‑tax credits. The venture aims to build a multi‑soundstage campus...
MICHAEEEEELLL, THEY DONT REALLY CARE ABOUT USSSSS True news, general ticket Pre-sales for KING OF POP #MichaelJackson’s music biopic #MICHAEL are officially online. But only through #Lionsgate at US #BoxOffice, since #Universal hasn’t kicked off Pre-sales overseas yet, as they are...
"The big horse closes out the presentations. The question for 2026 is whether the return to the very familiar - 5 sequels - will do as amazingly as the line-up went in 2025. Moana, but live. Grogu, but on the big...
HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt” claimed the No. 1 spot on Whip Media’s U.S. streaming originals chart for the week ending March 22. The series, starring Noah Wyle, follows a 15‑hour ER shift with each episode covering one hour, and its...
my first glimpse of the ick of adulthood was when they renamed 'Gleaming the Cube' to 'A Brother's Justice'
Full JP Trailer for Koreeda's 'Sheep in the Box' Robot Boy Sci-Fi Film https://t.co/CeV8ZUcDA2 #scifi #SheepintheBox #HirokazuKoreeda #Japan #AI #Toho #robot https://t.co/fRpsSRvUjP
Nina Lee, an award‑winning Black filmmaker, urged fans to watch the new rom‑com “You, Me & Tuscany,” because studios are waiting to see its box‑office performance before buying her already‑shot Black‑led rom‑com and a romance script. The film, starring Halle...
Zendaya. Robert Pattinson. Alana Haim. Mamoudou Athie. It’s a new episode of @Fandango’s Big Ticket, live now. Here’s a clip. In theaters April 3. https://t.co/Kvhfntn06u
Sony Pictures released the first trailer for Spider‑Man: Brand New Day, which amassed over 1 billion views in four days, the first trailer ever to do so. The record‑breaking launch underscores the franchise’s enduring pull and sets a new benchmark for...
Paramount Global and Skydance have emerged as the leading bidder for Warner Bros. Discovery, but the deal now faces a wave of political criticism. Senator Elizabeth Warren and actress Jane Fonda released a video denouncing the merger as an abuse...
A new teaser for the upcoming Harry Potter television series has been released, showcasing a fresh cast that diverges from the original film lineup. Early reactions on fan forums highlight surprise and skepticism toward the unfamiliar actors. Industry observers note...
The indie film "Pretty Lethal" follows a dysfunctional ballet troupe whose bus breaks down, forcing them to shelter and use their dance training to fend off an armed gang. The premise blends high‑octane action with classical dance, positioning the movie...
Disturbing Trailer #2 for 'Faces of Death' Horror with Barbie Ferreira https://t.co/UMmxa3P2cU #horror #FacesofDeath #remake #DanielGoldhaber #BarbieFerreira #IndieFilmCom https://t.co/oPMdmIEvtq
Netflix's new action‑thriller "Apex" starring Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton and Eric Bana will debut on the platform on April 24. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur and filmed in New South Wales' Blue Mountains, the movie promises high‑stakes survival drama set against...
First Teaser for HBO's New 'Harry Potter' Series Starring John Lithgow https://t.co/rQQ44qCj48 #Hogwarts #HarryPotter #RonWeasley #JohnLithgow #Dumbledore #HBOMax https://t.co/XWtQQpenfc
Streaming platforms are adding “A Little Prayer,” a 2025 drama starring David Strathairn, to their catalog. Directed by Phil Morrison and scripted by Angus MacLachlan, the film explores a quietly messy family dynamic with Strathairn delivering a nuanced performance. The article...
Stephen Colbert has been confirmed as a co‑writer on Peter Jackson’s next Lord of the Rings film, "Shadow of the Past," joining veteran screenwriter Philippa Boyens and his son Peter McGee. The sequel, set 14 years after Frodo’s exit, will...
The British Film Institute announced a two‑month “Brazil on Film” season at BFI Southbank, running 1 May‑30 June 2025‑26. The programme showcases more than 40 titles, from the restored 1931 silent classic *Limite* to recent works by emerging directors, and includes a...
Stephen Colbert co‑created the off‑beat Comedy Central series *Strangers with Candy*, which aired from 1999 to 2000 and earned a devoted cult following. In 2006 the original quartet—Colbert, Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello and Mitch Rouse—expanded the concept into a feature‑length...
Imran Perretta’s debut feature *Ish* will open in UK and Irish cinemas on 31 July 2026 via BFI Distribution. The black‑and‑white coming‑of‑age drama, set in Luton’s South Asian and Middle Eastern community, previously won the Venice Critics’ Week Audience Award and competed...
Markus Schleinzer’s new film *Rose* follows a woman who disguises herself as a man to fight in the Thirty Years’ War, motivated by personal opportunism rather than patriotism. Sandra Hüller’s nuanced performance anchors the story, while stark black‑and‑white cinematography amplifies...
"Chimney Town: Frozen In Time" returns the pint‑sized sweep Lubicchi for a sequel that thrusts him into the surreal Millennium Fortress, a realm where clocks symbolize human lives. Director Yûsuke Hirota blends CGI with hand‑drawn animation, delivering richly detailed visuals...
James Norton's drama Nowhere Special, set in Northern Ireland, follows a terminally ill single father who seeks an adoptive family for his young son. Written, produced and directed by Uberto Pasolini, the film debuted in UK cinemas in 2021 and...
Universal Pictures announced a theatrical adaptation of the classic TV series “Murder, She Wrote,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis as Jessica Fletcher, slated for release on December 22, 2027. The film will be directed by Jason Moore with a screenplay by...
Netflix announced a sequel, City Hunter 2, slated for a 2027 global launch, bringing back Ryohei Suzuki as the titular Ryo Saeba. The original 2024 live‑action adaptation topped Netflix’s Global Top 10 non‑English films and entered the top 10 in 32 countries, sparking...
A 45‑second 1897 short by Georges Méliès, titled *Gugusse et l'Automate*, has been recovered after more than a century of being presumed lost. The nitrate print surfaced in a Michigan archive and was painstakingly restored by the Library of Congress....
Amazon MGM’s sci‑fi dramedy Project Hail Mary crossed the $100 million domestic mark in its sixth day and is projected to earn $45 million in its second weekend, a hold comparable to the 2024 March hit Dune: Part Two. The film will...
Fathom Entertainment announced that CEO Ray Nutt will retire later this year after nine years at the helm. Nutt, who joined as CEO in 2017 following a long tenure at Regal Entertainment Group, will assist the board in finding his...
The Finnish‑made sequel *Sisu: Road to Revenge* has landed on Netflix, climbing to fourth place on the platform’s U.S. most‑watched film chart. The movie boasts a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling strong critical endorsement. While the original *Sisu*...
No doubt THEY WILL KILL YOU is geared towards the rowdy Midnight Madness crowd and will potentially earn a cult following there. Still, for those who want something more fresh & uniquely styled, heed the advice to check in elsewhere. My...
At least they are being honest about the manipulated RT score. “11 reviews” ha. https://t.co/CMZI2jjpB5
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 25, 1996. The movie Twister becomes the first featured film put on DVD. #NewProducts #NewTechnology https://t.co/qIKidn9eq1
just watched the dune: part three trailer. really crazy to me that george lucas doesn't sue for how much this series rips off star wars.
