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.
Why Meryl Streep Demanded Double Pay of $5M for The Devil Wears Prada, but Settled for $12.5M for Part 2
Meryl Streep revealed she asked for double her $5 million fee on the 2006 hit *The Devil Wears Prada*, underscoring her bargaining power at a career crossroads. For the long‑awaited sequel, she accepted a fixed $12.5 million salary, matching co‑stars Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt under a favoured‑nation pact designed to cap the film’s $100 million budget. The three leads also stand to earn roughly $20 million each in box‑office bonuses, as the sequel has already grossed $324 million worldwide, eclipsing the original’s total run. The arrangement highlights how top talent leverages both upfront pay and performance‑based incentives in modern Hollywood financing.
‘Dhurandhar 2’ Hits ₹937 Cr ($112 M) in Six Days, Nears Pathaan and Jawan Benchmarks
Ranveer Singh’s espionage sequel Dhurandhar 2 has amassed ₹937 crore (≈$112 million) worldwide in just six days, surpassing Animal and Bajrangi Bhaijaan and sitting only 12% shy of the Pathaan and Jawan lifetime marks. The rapid run signals a new speed‑record for Indian blockbusters...
You Can Get the First Mortal Kombat Movie for Free, but You'll Have to Use Bing
Warner Bros. and Microsoft have teamed up to give away the 2021 Mortal Kombat film for free as part of a Microsoft Rewards promotion tied to the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 theatrical release. Participants must complete a five‑step punch‑card—including watching the new trailer,...
Netflix to Remake 2004 Rom‑com '13 Going on 30' While Adding Original to Its Catalog
Netflix confirmed it will produce a remake of the 2004 body‑switch comedy '13 Going on 30' and simultaneously added the original film to its library. The move underscores the streamer’s push to mine nostalgia and expand its romantic‑comedy slate.
Alan Cumming Says He "Never" Wants to Host the BAFTAs Again
Alan Cumming announced he will never host the BAFTAs again after the 2024 ceremony turned into a controversy. A pre‑recorded segment featuring John Davidson’s Tourette‑related swearing was edited, but a slur uttered by Michael B. Jordan remained, prompting BAFTA to pull...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Smashes Box Office, Sparks Threequel Talks
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ opened to $77 million domestically and $234 million worldwide, eclipsing the original’s $326 million lifetime gross in just one week. The blockbuster success has already ignited discussions about a third installment, highlighting Hollywood’s reliance on legacy IP.
New to Prime Video - LES MISÉRABLES
Ladj Ly’s new feature Les Misérables expands his Cannes‑winning short into a gritty thriller set in Montfermeil, the Paris suburb that inspired Victor Hugo’s novel. The film follows idealistic cop Stéphane, cynical partner Chris, and conflicted officer Gwada as they navigate...
Ameesha Patel Confirms Gadar 3, Calls Out Young Actresses for ‘Fake PR Machinery’
Actress Ameesha Patel used X to announce that Gadar 3 is officially in development and will aim for a minimum box‑office haul of about 500 crore rupees (≈ $60 million). In the same thread she lambasted several younger female stars for relying on “fake...
Haunted – Echoes Of The Past Lands in Legal Storm Ahead of June 12 Release; Public Notice Cautions Industry Against...
A public notice from CA Bharati Manoj Daga, the Resolution Professional of Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt. Ltd., warns the Indian film trade not to release, stream, or monetize the horror film *Haunted – Echoes Of The Past* slated for...
Polong by Zulkarnain Azhar Trailer
Indonesian director Zulkarnain Azhar released the trailer for his upcoming horror thriller "Polong", starring Mimi Lana, Fad Anuar and a supporting cast of regional talent. The story follows an investigative journalist who uncovers a shaman‑serial killer’s dark past and unintentionally...
Downton Abbey Star Confirmed for Period Heist Movie Based on "Outrageous" True Story
Dominic West, known for his role in Downton Abbey, has joined the cast of the upcoming period‑heist film The Man Who Stole Portugal. The movie dramatizes the 1920s fraud of Alves Reis, who forged a contract to print Portuguese banknotes,...
2026 TCCF PITCHING Now Calls for Projects Worldwide
The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) has opened its 2026 PITCHING program to global submissions, running through July 6. The event, which helped launch the Cannes‑selected film *Nagi Notes*, showcases a new award model that gives each of the four project...
Six Must‑Watch Dramas After Finishing Beef Season 2
Binged Beef season 2 on Netflix? No fear. There's plenty more where that came from with these six engrossing dramas all ready to be watched next. https://t.co/Vq5w5Z95Cx
Kevin Hart’s Unique Netflix Special Streams Live Today
Netflix will stream Kevin Hart's "The Roast of Kevin Hart" live today at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The event is hosted by comedian Shane Gillis and is a centerpiece of the Netflix Is a...
‘The Secret Agent’ Sweeps 13th Premios Platino While Netflix’s Ambitious Argentine Series ‘The Eternaut’ Dominates TV Prizes
The 13th Premios Platino ceremony in Riviera Maya saw Brazil’s crime drama “The Secret Agent” sweep six top honors, including Best Feature, Director, Screenplay and Lead Actor. Netflix’s Argentine series “The Eternaut” dominated the television side, capturing seven awards such...
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Helps Stabilize Theater Traffic – Placer.ai Blog
The release of *The Devil Wears Prada 2* on May 1, 2026 helped halt a slide in theater foot traffic that had been driven by tough year‑over‑year comparisons to April 2025’s blockbuster slate. April 2026 visits were down YoY after a strong March 2026 that benefited...
EXCLUSIVE: Anupria Goenka Opens up on Her IIZ: Indian Institute Of Zombies Role: “Many Times, a Sexy Woman Becomes Eye...
Anupria Goenka discusses her role as Professor Braganza in the upcoming zombie comedy IIZ, slated for a May 15 release after a rapid three‑month shoot. She emphasizes playing an intelligent, sexy lead who empowers students, a rarity in Bollywood. The...
Surreal Horror ‘Buffet Infinity’ Thrills Midnight Audiences
‘Buffet Infinity,’ A Surreal Horror Film Told Entirely Through Commercials, Is a Must-Watch for Midnight Movie Fans https://t.co/WofXOPCTrP via @variety
Matt Shakman To Direct New “Planet Of The Apes” Movie
Disney announced that Matt Shakman, the director behind Disney+’s WandaVision and the upcoming Fantastic Four film, will helm the next installment of the Planet of the Apes franchise. Writer Josh Friedman, who contributed to recent Avatar sequels and the latest...
Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman Join Thriller ‘Pumping Black’ Ahead of Cannes
Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman have been announced as the leads of the psychological thriller “Pumping Black,” directed by Mimi Cave. The film will debut its international sales at Cannes, backed by fully financed producer Anton and U.S. representation from...
Omaha Movie: Minimalist Masterpiece Delivers Stunning Finale
Packing a devastating emotional wallop, #OmahaMovie’s one of 2026’s finest films A bare-bones screenplay that slowly but most assuredly delivers a finish that will leave you in stunned silence Thankful to get these tiny films at AMC 🙌 https://t.co/elDQz211lN
Indie Horror “Hokum” Delivers Psychological Thrills, Minor Flaws
Saw Hokum with my kid. I love indie movies and he loves scary movies so this was perfect. It reminded me of 1408 and Barbarian. Lot of psychological stuff to go w/ jump scares. Adam Scott was good. It did...
Raging - Edin Custo - 20322
Ryan Machado’s third feature, *Raging*, follows Eli (Elijah Canlas) on 1990s Sibuyan Island as he clings to a Walkman full of audio journals that document a recent trauma. When the device disappears, his search intertwines with the island’s mining scars and...
David Cronenberg’s The Fly at 40: A Love Letter to the Rot
David Cronenberg’s 1986 remake of *The Fly* turns a 1950s B‑movie premise into a visceral meditation on the body as identity. Jeff Goldblum’s meticulous physical performance, paired with Oscar‑winning practical makeup, makes the transformation feel painfully real. The film’s horror...
Alone Together by Jennie Kermode
Park Joon‑ho’s *3670* debuted at Queer East 2026, tracing gay North Korean defector Cheol‑jun’s search for belonging in Seoul’s queer community. The director frames the film as a study of universal loneliness, juxtaposing refugee hardship with LGBTQ marginalisation. He discusses casting obstacles,...
Cameron's New Film Breaks 30-Year #1 Streak
In non-'Mortal Kombat’ news, ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft 3-D’ will mark James Cameron’s first movie to not open atop the weekend charts since ‘The Abyss’ back in 1989. His average global gross for his last five wide-release films will...
Out of Nowhere (2024) by Julian Yuchiao Lee Film Review
Julian Yuchiao Lee returns to feature filmmaking after a 24‑year gap with “Out of Nowhere,” a 98‑minute Taiwanese comedy released on September 6, 2024. The film follows a time‑traveling courier who is hired to direct a low‑budget, livestreamed production for a quirky...
4,700 Filmmakers, Including Pawlikowski, Oppose EU's AgoraEU Funding Overhaul
More than 4,700 European film personalities, among them Oscar‑winning directors Pawel Pawlikowski, Lukas Dhont and Rodrigo Sorogoyen, have signed an open letter demanding the EU scrap its proposed AgoraEU overhaul of Creative Europe funding. They warn the merger could dilute...
Friday Box Office: Devil (Who Wears Prada) and Michael Jackson Top Billie Ellish, Sheep Detectives
The domestic box office is rebounding, with the weekend projected to reach $161 million – an 88% increase over the same weekend last year. Paramount’s Billie Eilish 3‑D concert film earned $4.5 million on Friday and is on track for an $8 million opening...
Television Academy Endorses Post-Production Tax Credit Bill as Assemblyman Nick Schultz Rallies Support in Burbank: ‘We Should Have Done This...
The Television Academy has officially endorsed Assemblyman Nick Schultz’s AB 2319, a bill that would create a 35%‑50% tax credit for post‑production work done in California, even when the principal shoot occurs elsewhere. The legislation aims to reverse a loss of...
Where to Watch ‘Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft’: Is the Concert Movie Streaming?
Billie Eilish’s third concert film, “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D),” debuts on May 8, 2026 as a theatrical‑only event. Co‑directed by the pop star and James Cameron, the 3D feature showcases her Manchester shows from the 2025...
Netflix Secures Shawn Levy’s ‘Somewhere Out There’ in Bidding War, Expands Sci‑Fi Slate
Netflix has acquired the spec script ‘Somewhere Out There,’ written by Max Taxe and set to be directed by Shawn Levy, after a heated bidding war. The deal adds a high‑profile emotional sci‑fi project to Netflix’s premium scripted slate, underscoring...
Nicolas Winding Refn Claims ‘Neon Demon’ Inspired NEON’s Name, Says Founder Has Been “Very Instrumental In My Life”
Director Nicolas Winding Refn told IndieWire that his 2016 film *The Neon Demon* inspired the name of indie studio NEON Rated. He praised co‑founder Tom Quinn for bringing the *Pusher* trilogy and *Only God Forgives* to the U.S. and called...
Mortal Kombat 3 Teased by Director: ‘It Never Really Stops’
Warner Bros. Pictures confirmed that a third Mortal Kombat film is moving forward after the theatrical run of Mortal Kombat II. Director Simon McQuoid told Entertainment Weekly that the sequel will draw from the franchise’s deep roster, noting the creative well never...
Terrifier 4 Update Reveals New Holiday Setting for Horror Movie Sequel
Terrifier 4’s latest Instagram update confirms the sequel will unfold on New Year’s Eve, extending the franchise’s holiday‑themed tradition. Director Damien Leone says the script is nearly finished and pre‑production is slated for spring, though no release date has been...
For Her First Documentary, 'Our Land,' Argentina's Lucrecia Martel Chases Down a Murder
Renowned Argentine director Lucrecia Martel debuts her first feature documentary, “Our Land,” chronicling the 2009 murder of Indigenous activist Javier Chocobar in Tucumán. The film juxtaposes courtroom testimony with sweeping aerial footage to expose a violent land‑grab that pits a centuries‑old community against...
Kurt Russell Shares Disappointing Update on Long-Awaited Netflix Sequel
Kurt Russell confirmed Netflix has no immediate plans for a third "Christmas Chronicles" film, citing the platform’s algorithmic focus on audience expansion. Both the 2018 original and 2020 sequel earned roughly 66% Rotten Tomatoes approval and consistently spiked in December...
Only Third Post‑COVID Weekend With Three $30M+ Films
Momentum on FIRE at US #BoxOffice: This weekend will be only the 3rd since 2019 to have 3 movies grossing over 30M each, with #MortalKombat2’s debut + #MICHAEL & #TheDevilWearsPrada2 holding STRONG on MAY 08-10. Post-Covid, it only happened on: JUL 17-19, 2022 #JurassicWorldDominion,...
Two 4K Restorations Align with Physical
NEAR DARK and THE DEVILS 4K restorations confirmed in the same week as the latest Physical Media High Council cannot be a coincidence.
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Mortal Kombat II”
The Next Best Picture Podcast released a spoiler‑filled episode reviewing the new Mortal Kombat II film, starring Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, and an ensemble cast. Hosts Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, and Will Mavity break down the movie’s action, blood‑soaked kills, performances, and...
Rotten Tomatoes & CinemaScore Don't Predict Attendance
You're friendly reminder (April/May) of how little Rotten Tomatoes and CinemaScore tell us about audience attendance behaviors (while still having other benefits)... https://t.co/tMJFuGs2Bw
Devil Wears Prada 2 Poised for Mother’s Day Sales
Solid box office recently... The Devil Wears Prada 2 is likely to score major Mother's Day sales too @augurinfinity https://t.co/HE0D4ITfFS
Box Office: 'Mortal Kombat II' Nabs $17M Friday Despite Good Reviews
Warner Bros. and New Line’s *Mortal Kombat II* opened with a $17 million Friday, positioning it for a projected $42.5 million opening weekend. Despite a mixed critical reception, the film earned a 65% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with scores briefly climbing to...
First Weekend with Three $30M+ Films Since Thanksgiving
We are going to have our first wknd with THREE different films doing over $30M each since Thanksgiving 2024! https://t.co/aKL10RVtO2
Mortal Kombat 2 Dominates US, Flops Overseas
#MortalKombat2 doing well in North America, but rest of the world is on the weak side. Just $5.1M on FRI from 79 intl mkts, none over $1M. UK tops with $869k while China only did $363k. Intl opening wknd #boxoffice may only...
Indie Thriller 'Time of Death' Lands U.S. Release and Cannes Sales Deal
The Will Wernick‑directed thriller 'Time of Death,' starring Michael Kelly and Kevin Pollak, will open in U.S. theaters and on PVOD on June 12, while Radiant International will market the film at Cannes. The deals give the indie a domestic...
Networks and Streamers Bring Plenty to Upfronts, Yet Need More
As Networks and Streamers Head to the Upfronts, They Have Plenty to Tout — And Just As Many Needs https://t.co/5wC7R4ltVC via @variety
Mortal Kombat 2 Dominates Friday Box Office with $17M
Box Office - FRI MAY 8 $17M - #MortalKombat2 $9.8M - #TheDevilWearsPrada2 $8.9M - #Michael $4.5M - #BillieEilish $4M - #SheepDetective $1.54M - #ProjectHailMary $1.51M - #SuperMarioGalaxy $1M - #Hokum #boxoffice #MortalKombat #MichaelJackson
EXCLUSIVE: JACKSON FAMILY WOULD “TELL THE WHOLE UGLY STORY” ABOUT MICHAEL FOR THE RIGHT PRICE, INSIDERS CLAIM
Rob Shuter’s blog post alleges that the Jackson family’s control over Michael’s legacy is both protective and transactional. Insiders claim Katherine Jackson and Michael’s children are the only barriers preventing relatives from selling out the star for a large payday....
‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Swaps Fists for Heart in This Underrated Streaming Favorite
The drama *Ordinary Angels*, starring Alan Ritchson and Hilary Swank, has entered a new audience phase as it streams on Peacock. Set against the 1994 North American cold wave, the film follows a Kentucky hairdresser who aids a widowed father battling...