Today's Movies Pulse
Netflix’s ‘Office Romance’ tops weekly streaming with nearly 21 M views
Jennifer Lopez’s rom‑com *Office Romance* claimed the top spot on Netflix’s overall chart, logging 20.9 million views through June 7. The platform’s English‑language TV chart was led by the three‑part documentary *Michael Jackson: The Verdict* with 17.8 million views.
4 Spot-On Paramount+ Movies to Watch This Week (May 11 - 17)
Paramount+ is spotlighting four classic, PG‑13 movies for U.S. subscribers during the week of May 11‑17. The lineup includes the 1986 Aussie comedy Crocodile Dundee, the 1989 adventure Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Christopher Nolan’s 2014 sci‑fi epic Interstellar, and the 2004 stoner road‑trip comedy Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. All four titles hold Rotten Tomatoes scores above 80%, offering a mix of comedy, adventure, science‑fiction and cult humor. The service positions these proven crowd‑pleasers as a mid‑week viewing cure while new releases remain scarce.
Hannah Waddingham Confirmed for New Heist Thriller Following Hit SNL UK Episode
Following a high‑rated appearance as host of Saturday Night Live UK, Hannah Waddingham has been cast in the upcoming heist thriller "The Teller." The film, directed by Ben Ripley in his feature debut, also stars Stephanie Hsu and Guy Pearce...
New James Bond Update Shows Amazon Is Right to Stay Secretive
Amazon MGM Studios is deliberately keeping details of its upcoming James Bond film under wraps, even as the franchise transitions to a new era. Writer Steven Knight remained silent when questioned at the BAFTA TV Awards, underscoring the studio’s tight‑lipped...
Michael Biopic Poised to Eclipse Oppenheimer, Eyeing $1B
It would be irresponsible of me to say 1B at Global #BoxOffice is locked before seeing how #MICHAEL opens in #Korea, #Russia and specially #Japan. But momentum is strong. With IMAX returning this weekend, very likely the biopic’ll return to...
Netflix's New "Excellent" Drama That's a "Must-See" Climbs up Trending Chart
Netflix's drama "Remarkably Bright Creatures" has quickly risen to the top of the platform's trending charts, ranking third in the UK and fourth worldwide. The film, adapted from Shelby Van Pelt's 2022 novel, stars Sally Field as an elderly cleaner who...
AnimEigo Announces Blu-Ray Release of Alien Nine
AnimEigo and its parent MediaOCD announced a Blu‑ray release of the cult OVA "Alien Nine" for June 9, 2026. The four‑episode set, running 113 minutes, will be the first high‑definition version, featuring an AstroRes restoration, upscale, and a suite of bonus...
Vin Diesel Announces Live-Action Fast & Furious TV Series
Vin Diesel says live-action Fast and Furious TV shows are coming. Is it 1? Is it 4? Whatever. Here are some that I'd love to see: Han: No Longer Solo Sup with Suki? Prison Break: Carter Verone Tokyo Drifting Brian’s House I've got more too....
Florence Pugh to Star in The Midnight Library
Florence Pugh will both produce and star as Nora Seed in the film adaptation of Matt Haig’s bestselling novel The Midnight Library. Directed by Garth Davis, the project is being backed by Studiocanal and Blueprint Pictures, with pre‑production slated for autumn...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “Is God Is” Stars Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Erika Alexander & Vivica...
The Next Best Picture Podcast released a new episode featuring interviews with Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Erika Alexander and Vivica A. Fox about the upcoming thriller "Is God Is." The film, Aleshea Harris’s feature‑directorial debut, adapts her 2018 play about...
A Welder (2025) by He Zeyu CathayPlay Film Review
Chinese director He Zeyu’s 20‑minute short “A Welder” premiered at the Jia Village Short Film Festival and is now streaming on CathayPlay. The film follows Yuyu, a solitary welder in a southern Chinese town, whose routine is disrupted when he...
The White Lotus Season 4 Cast Adds Ben Kingsley, Clayface Star, & More
HBO confirmed that The White Lotus Season 4 will film on the French Riviera during the Cannes Film Festival, and the cast has been expanded with veteran actor Ben Kingsley and Max Minghella, who also appears in the upcoming Clayface movie. Additional talent...
Guy Pearce & More Cast in New Crime Movie Like The Usual Suspects
Oscar‑nominee Guy Pearce is set to headline the upcoming crime thriller The Teller, joining fellow nominees Stephanie Hsu and Emmy‑winner Hannah Waddingham. The film, written by Source Code screenwriter Ben Ripley, marks his feature‑directorial debut and blends psychological tension with...
American Pavilion Presented by IndieWire Announces 2026 Cannes Film Festival Programming
IndieWire announced the full 2026 American Pavilion schedule at Cannes, running May 12‑22. The program features a mix of panels, keynotes, and networking events focused on AI filmmaking, new financing models, and California’s production ecosystem. Highlights include Tim Heidecker’s keynote at...
‘Forge’ Review: A Game of Cat-and-Mouse in the Miami Art World Makes for a Thrilling Directorial Debut
Jing Ai Ng’s first feature, “Forge,” follows Miami‑based painter Coco Zhang (Andie Ju) who builds a lucrative underground business forging “new” works that mimic famous masters. The film premiered at SXSW 2025 and will open in limited theatrical runs beginning May 15...
Henry Cavill’s In The Grey Is Expected to Get This Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Guy Ritchie’s upcoming heist thriller In The Grey, starring Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal, is slated for a U.S. theatrical debut on May 15, 2026. A Kalshi prediction market forecasts a Rotten Tomatoes critics score hovering between 55% and 60%,...
Little House on the Prairie Teaser Trailer Previews Netflix TV Show Adaptation of Beloved Books
Netflix has dropped a new teaser for its upcoming Little House on the Prairie series, adapting the third book of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic saga. The drama, set on the Kansas frontier, stars Alice Halsey as Laura and Luke Bracey...
Fast & Furious Learns Nothing From Franchise Fatigue, Launches Four TV Series
Vin Diesel announced at NBCUniversal's upfronts that Peacock will launch four new Fast & Furious television series in 2026, expanding the high‑octane franchise into the streaming arena. The move follows a decade of fan demand for more content and aims...
Putting the ‘Deus’ in Amadeus
Starz launched the five‑part miniseries Amadeus on May 8, reimagining Peter Shaffer’s play and Miloš Forman’s film for a streaming audience. Created by Joe Barton, the series stars Paul Bettany as Antonio Salieri and Will Sharpe as a more hedonistic Wolfgang Mozart, with Gabrielle Creevy...
Netflix at the BAFTAs: How Many TV/Movie Nominations and Wins Does The Streamer Have?
Netflix had a strong showing at the 2026 BAFTA Awards, capturing eight wins across film and television. Its drama "Adolescence" became the first Netflix series to win four awards in a single ceremony, including a historic youngest supporting‑actor win for...
Vin Diesel Confirms Fast & Furious Is Getting a Yellowstone TV-Verse
Vin Diesel announced that Universal Television is developing four new Fast & Furious TV series, including a live‑action show slated for Peacock. Writers Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman are attached to the pilot, with Diesel serving as executive producer. The...
Ghost in the Shell 2026 Release Date Revealed in New Trailer for the Science Saru Anime
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced that the new Ghost in the Shell anime will debut on July 7, 2026. Produced by Science Saru and directed by Touma Kimura (Mokochan), the series offers a full retelling of Masamune Shirow’s cyber‑punk manga. It will stream...
California AG: “Red Flags Everywhere” In Paramount-Warner Bros Deal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the state is actively investigating Paramount Global’s $6.2 billion proposal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, citing antitrust red flags such as higher prices, lower wages, and reduced competition. While no formal lawsuit has been...
Westworld Remake in the Works From Jurassic Park Screenwriter David Koepp
Warner Bros. is developing a new feature film adaptation of Michael Crichton's 1973 sci‑fi classic Westworld, with veteran screenwriter David Koepp—best known for writing the 1993 Jurassic Park film and its sequels—penning the script. The project is still in early development and...
One Of The Biggest Slasher Franchises Ever Sets Return For The First Time In 17 Years
After a 17‑year hiatus, the iconic Friday the 13th franchise returns with “Crystal Lake,” a prequel series debuting on Peacock on October 15, 2026. The A24‑produced show, led by showrunner Brad Caleb Kane, stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and follows a...
11 Must-Watch Movies on Prime Video in May
Prime Video’s May roundup spotlights twelve titles ranging from Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing to Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch (2025). The list mixes timeless classics like Goodfellas and Heat with cult favorites such as Under the Silver Lake and Hot Fuzz. It...
JustWatch: Hulu’s ‘Send Help,’ Netflix’s ‘Lord of the Flies’ Top Weekly Streaming Through May 10
JustWatch’s weekly chart for the week ending May 10 shows Hulu’s original film “Send Help” capturing the No. 1 spot among U.S. streamed movies, while Netflix’s limited series “Lord of the Flies” exploded 1,490 % to dominate the TV‑show ranking. The rapid ascent...
Steve Coogan Talks ‘Legends,’ Your New Netflix Binge-Watch
British comedian Steve Coogan stars as Dom in Netflix’s new six‑part thriller *Legends*, which recounts a 1990s undercover customs operation targeting Liverpool’s heroin network. Written by Neil Forsyth, the series mixes caper‑style humor with a gritty gang‑land narrative, and Coogan...
From Volume Hype to Silent Backlash in 2023
And it’s fascinating how things can change in such a short period of time. From 2019 to 2022, the Volume was the main talking point, trend of innovation & the new promised land to make the impossible possible and cheaper....
Yosemite Climbing Legend Tom Frost, Who Saved Camp 4, Remembered in New Film
Tom Frost, a pioneering Yosemite big‑wall climber and gear innovator, is the subject of the upcoming documentary “Frost, The Story of a Lifetime.” The film chronicles his historic first ascents—The Nose, Salathé Wall, North America Wall—and his role in designing...
Emily Henry's Beach Read Hits
Excited with the results of #TheDevilWearsPrada2 at Global #BoxOffice, #20thCenturyStudios has just announced that female skewing bestselling book adaptation of #EmilyHenry’s #BeachRead starring #PhoebeDynevor & #PatrickSchwarzenegger, is hitting theatres on MAY 14, 2027. They surely would have loved to kick off...
Backrooms’ Kane Parsons Sings Osgood Perkins’ Praises
Youtuber‑turned‑filmmaker Kane Parsons, 20, has become the youngest director ever hired by A24 to helm the sci‑fi horror *Backrooms*, slated for a May 29 theatrical release. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as a missing patient and Renate Reinsve as his therapist,...
Watch Trailer For Hong Kong Classic Bullet In The Head 4K
Arrow Video will launch a 4K UHD Blu‑ray edition of John Woo’s 1990 war thriller Bullet In The Head on 22 June in the UK and Ireland. The three‑disc set features the restored theatrical cut in Dolby Vision, a 1080p Festival...
The Henry Ford Brings Farm to School Film to New York City
On May 13, 2026, The Henry Ford will screen its new documentary “Farm To School Lunch Across America” at the Tribeca Film Center, followed by a reception. The event features a panel with nutritionist Marion Nestle, chef Michel Nischan, former USDA Midwest...
Sheep Detectives Tops $16M, Cameron’s Film Underwhelms
‘The Sheep Detectives’ opens with $16 million. Meanwhile, for the second time in five months, a James Cameron movie only opens “pretty well" partially thanks to it debuting amid a very healthy COVID-era theatrical ecosystem. ,
Netflix Unveils Teaser for New Little House Series
Netflix's Series Adaptation of 'Little House on the Prairie' Teaser #2 https://t.co/yiWTVKsmHD #LittleHouseonthePrairie #America #Netflix #AliceHalsey #LukeBracey https://t.co/wU0ImGISiJ
‘Media Created This’: Rakul Preet Singh, Sara Ali Khan Deny Sidelining Wamiqa Gabbi
The Hindi comedy‑drama *Pati Patni Aur Woh Do* is set for a May 15 release, but a promotional photo of Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh hugging while co‑star Wamiqa Gabbi stood slightly apart went viral. Social media users quickly framed the...
Four Fast and Furious TV Series in Development
FOUR different #FastAndFurious TV series are in the works as #Universal looks to expand the film franchise to a different medium. $CMCSA
Poll: Which Film Will Outgross Star Wars in North America?
POLL: Will #Michael be bigger than #StarWars? Which film will finish with the bigger North American #boxoffice gross?
Cosmo Corpus by Yokna Hasegawa Trailer
Yokna Hasegawa’s new sci‑fi short “Cosmo Corpus” debuted its trailer, revealing a future where Earth’s resources are depleted and humanity has split into space‑bound “Offshoot” and Earth‑bound “Remained”. The Offshoot thrive with advanced technology, while the Remained struggle for survival,...
Paramount+ to Merge with HBO Max, Creating Unified Platform
Seth Meyers at NBCU upfront: “Paramount Skydance has announced that it plans to merge its Paramount+ streaming service with HBO Max. So now you’ll get all your favorites in one place. Plus Paramount+!” https://t.co/4ors2A3i8P via @variety
Aaron Paul Returns for Fallout Season 3 Showdown
EXCLU: The ghoul is about to have a showdown with Jesse Pinkman as Aaron Paul is set to join season three of the Prime series FALLOUT https://t.co/sbSSv4FcY7
Here's What Happens To Cole Young In Mortal Kombat 2
Cole Young, the original human protagonist introduced in the 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot, is killed in Mortal Kombat 2 during a brutal showdown with Shao Kahn. The death occurs later in the film than early test‑screening rumors suggested, and his skull is...
Cineplex Shrinks First Quarter Loss on Higher Theatre Attendance, Box Office Revenue
Cineplex cut its first‑quarter loss 36% to CAN$22.4 million (US$16.3 million) as theatre attendance rose 17% to 9.84 million patrons. Total revenue climbed 15.6% to CAN$291 million (US$213.6 million) and box‑office earnings jumped 25% to CAN$127.4 million (US$93.2 million). International titles accounted for 13% of ticket receipts,...
Mortal Kombat II Misses Mom Crowd, Box Office Falls Short
Turns out fewer people took their moms to see #MortalKombatII on Mother's Day than WB expected. Who knew? Final opening wknd #boxoffice was below estimates: $38.5M instead of $40M. SUN dropped 37% vs SAT. https://t.co/KpBlF8uxoY
The Mortal Kombat 2 Film Has Nearly Returned Its Production Costs in Just Three Days at the Box Office
Warner Bros. released Mortal Kombat 2 with an $80 million production budget. In just three days, the sequel has generated roughly $63 million worldwide—$40 million domestically and $23 million overseas—almost recouping its costs. The film holds a 65% critic score but a strong 90% audience...
Oscars AI Rules Signal Hollywood’s Global Opening, Says Cannes
Cannes Boss Thierry Fremaux Reacts to the Oscars New Rules on AI and International Movies: ‘Hollywood Is Opening up to the World’ https://t.co/yKMHkkfkrv via @variety
Cannes 2026 Lacks Stars, Awaits Box‑Office Revival
Cannes 2026: Fewer Stars and No Hollywood Blockbusters, But Will a Box Office Comeback Lead to Bigger Deals? https://t.co/qRoKV96BVw via @variety
‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Trailer: Matthew McConaughey (and a Whole Bunch of Bees) Star in Buzzy Crowdpleaser
Andrew Patterson’s sophomore film, “The Rivals of Amziah King,” starring Matthew McConaughey as a beekeeper‑musician, debuted at SXSW 2025 and blends blue‑grass musical numbers with western‑style drama. The trailer highlights vivid Oklahoma landscapes, a Choctaw cultural thread, and a star‑studded cast...
Rachel Mason Helps Solve Cold Case Murder Through New Documentary My Brother’s Killer
Emmy‑nominated director Rachel Mason’s documentary *My Brother’s Killer* revisits the 1986 murder of gay adult‑film maker William “Billy London” Arnold Newton in West Hollywood. By pairing archival research with interviews, the film spurred the Los Angeles Police Department to reopen...
“MARTY, LIFE IS SHORT”
Martin Short’s new documentary, "Marty, Life Is Short," directed by Lawrence Kasdan, chronicles the comedian’s four‑decade career and the personal tragedies that shaped him, including the loss of his parents, brother, and wife Nancy. Featuring archival clips, stage performances, and...