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Know What's Happening in Movies
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.
French cinema produced 290 feature films in 2025, a modest 6.1% decline from the 2024 record. Total investment fell 4.8% to €1.37 billion, with broadcaster contributions dropping 11.8% while distribution mandates grew 15.4%. Canal+ reduced its pre‑purchase financing, but Disney+ increased spending by nearly 289%, offsetting only part of the shortfall. International co‑productions surged to €603.85 million, and average film budgets slipped to €4.89 million, reflecting a shift toward mid‑range financing.
Grace Glowicki’s 2025 Canadian comedy "Dead Lover" debuted at Sundance’s Midnight program, earning praise for its direction, writing, and technical design. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the film follows a woman attempting to resurrect her dead lover, blending dark humor...
Hollywood studios have thrown their weight behind a Republican‑sponsored bill aimed at overturning Canada’s Online Streaming Act, which obligates U.S. platforms to financially support Canadian film, TV and music production. The Protecting American Streaming and Innovation Act, introduced by Rep....
Film Masters will launch the Monster Mayhem Collection on April 7, a two‑disc Blu‑ray set featuring four 1950s cult sci‑fi/horror titles. Each film has been newly scanned in 4K from original 35 mm prints and presented in its authentic 1.85:1 aspect...
The Hubert Bals Fund’s HBF+Europe scheme has allocated €60,000 to eight international co‑productions, split between Minority Co‑production Support and Post‑production Support. The programme, backed by Creative Europe‑MEDIA, encourages European producers to partner with filmmakers from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the...
The sixth D’A Film Lab Barcelona ran from March 22 to 25 as part of the D’A – Barcelona Film Festival, showcasing 36 projects across three sections. The Final Cut competition awarded a €20,000 prize to one of eight Spanish...
Amazon MGM Studios’ sci‑fi adventure *Project Hail Mary* generated a record‑breaking $12 million from preview screenings on March 19, the highest for any 2026 theatrical release. The film adapts Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, leveraging a built‑in fan base and strong critical reception....
The Festival de Cannes announced six new directors—Harry Lighton, Emma Branderhorst, Joecar Hanna, Saulė Bliuvaitė, Mansi Maheshwari and Oliver McGoldrick—selected for the 51st session of La Résidence du Festival de Cannes. The four‑and‑a‑half‑month residency runs from 16 March to 31 July 2026 in Paris,...
Greece will host the 39th European Film Awards in Athens on 16 January 2027, marking the first time the ceremony lands in southeastern Europe. A year‑long programme of screenings, workshops, and industry events will run throughout 2026‑27 across the country and at...
Netflix UK adds 30 new titles this week, including the original film *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* and the action sequel *Bad Boys: Ride or Die*. The slate spans 14 movies, 10 TV series, eight documentaries and two stand‑up specials, expanding both legacy franchises and niche genres. Highlighted...
The New York Times highlights five action movies now streaming, featuring Rainn Wilson’s gritty paramedic drama “Code 3” on Hulu and Gabriele Mainetti’s cross‑cultural revenge thriller “The Forbidden City.” Both films blend high‑octane set pieces with deeper social commentary, from healthcare...
The Economist’s weekly "What to watch" column recommends three otherworldly titles: a pirate who can stretch his body like rubber, an alien that resembles a rock, and spirits trapped in jars that predict the future. It also warns readers to...
Drew Goddard revealed that Sony’s planned Sinister Six spin‑off was scrapped after the under‑performing Amazing Spider‑Man 2 and a subsequent Marvel reboot, citing a 2014 studio hack that halted production. He now leads the writing on the next Matrix film, stressing reverence...
Project Hail Mary is projected to earn $100 million globally this weekend, marking a strong box‑office debut for a sci‑fi adaptation. It holds a 95 % critic rating and a 97 % audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, tying it for the second‑best audience rating...
Without the #Oscars boost he was hoping for, #TimothéeChalamet didn’t get many exhibitors on board to make #MartySupreme happen in #China’s #BoxOffice, where the sports drama debuted this FRI over extremely limited 6k screenings, in #11 place grossing just $46k,...
The article outlines ten new titles hitting UK and ROI screens in April, ranging from a romantic‑drama starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya to a time‑travel mystery by Mark Jenkin. It mixes established directors like Jim Jarmusch with debut filmmakers such...
Seekers of Infinite Love debuted at SXSW on March 12, presenting a darkly comic road‑trip narrative about three siblings racing to rescue their sister from a doomsday cult. The film, written and directed by Victoria Strouse, uses the cult backdrop...
Disney installed Josh D'Amaro as chief executive and immediately disclosed theatrical windows for two major sequels—Lilo & Stitch 2 on May 26, 2028, and The Incredibles 3 on June 16, 2028. The announcements signal a franchise‑focused strategy aimed at leveraging...
20th Century Studios is developing a new two‑hander action thriller titled “Test Drive,” with Oscar‑nominee Paul Greengrass set to direct. The project originated from a spec script by Matt Venne, which the studio secured after a heated bidding war in...
Producers Diane Becker and Ted Tremper discuss the making of their documentary "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist," detailing how they secured interviews with AI leaders like Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, the logistical nightmare of organizing...
Tom Cruise is being considered for the antagonist in Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming Miami Vice film, a Universal Pictures adaptation of the 1980s TV series. The screenplay is written by Dan Gilroy and Eric Warren Singer, while Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan are in...
Sony Pictures Entertainment announced it will wind down Pixomondo, the award‑winning visual effects and virtual production studio it bought in 2022. The closure will affect several hundred staff, with many slated for transfer to Sony Group and the remainder facing...
Ryan Gosling’s highest rated film on @RottenTomatoes is now #ProjectHailMary. It’s his highest rated w/ both critics AND audiences. Gosling is in a groove right now as the last 5 out of 6 films he’s starred in are Certified Fresh. (5...
In #Japan’s #BoxOffice, local SPRING BREAK holiday & positive WOM received #RyanGosling with open arms, as #ProjectHailMary scores STRONG est $1M on BIGGEST FRI Opening Day for Hollywood sci-fi or theatrically original Post-Covid (vs #DunePartTwo’s $405k, #Dune’s $491k, #Oppenheimer’s $800k). BIGGEST...
Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds headline the newly released UK drama *Midwinter Break*, an adaptation of Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel. The film, directed by Polly Findlay and co‑written by MacLaverty and Nick Payne, follows a long‑term couple confronting past trauma during a trip to...
KEY NOTE: #ProjectHailMary’s preview cash INCLUDES all of last weekend’s sneaks Fri-Sun & Monday night’s Prime early access so this is a STACKED preview haul
Review: Lord & Miller's 'Project Hail Mary' is Modern Sci-Fi Perfection https://t.co/IYUWf3hpgN #scifi #ProjectHailMary #Rocky #Ryland #LordMiller #AndyWeir https://t.co/EfHYRB7oAZ
The animated musical *David*, directed by Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes and released by Angel Studios, reimagines the biblical hero for a family‑friendly audience. The film combines bright, detailed animation with dynamic action sequences and a series of catchy original...
#DhurandharTheRevenge scored opening day THU in North America of $3.9M incl WED pre-shows. Biggest opening day #boxoffice of all-time for Hindi movie in North America.
Netflix is paying the KPop Demon Hunters directors like elite TV showrunners AND giving them a share of merch sales to return for a sequel. All the details ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/nO22PPaCo7
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence reunite for Martin Scorsese’s upcoming mystery thriller, “What Happens at Night,” now filming in the Czech Republic. Produced for Apple and based on Peter Cameron’s 2021 novel, the film follows an American couple traveling to...
Fantastic documentary about the origins of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the founding member you probably never heard of. Great interviews especially with @flea333 - now streaming on Netflix https://t.co/Gr4N4ne4Oz
"Leaving the Zoo at Nightfall" is a 2021 Chinese indie film directed by 23‑year‑old Lei Kaipo. The story follows four recent high‑school graduates navigating uncertain futures in an urban setting, using poetic voice‑overs and a mix of subdued and techno‑driven...
Pictanovo and the French CNC, together with Series Mania, are hosting an Inspiration Tour in Hauts‑de‑France from March 22‑27. The delegation of eight senior U.S. audiovisual executives—including representatives from HBO, Marvel Studios, Sony Pictures Television and CBS Studios—will explore iconic...
Disney’s Searchlight Pictures is developing a new thriller titled “Bad Hand,” following a kindergarten teacher whose right hand inexplicably seeks revenge after a hit‑and‑run accident. The film is directed by Chloe Okuno, known for “Watcher,” and written by April Wolfe,...
A24’s Oscar‑nominated, Golden Globe‑winning film Marty Supreme will stream exclusively on HBO Max in the United States beginning Friday, April 24, with a linear broadcast the following night. The movie stars Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow and a supporting cast, and is directed by Josh...
I’d usually be delighted to welcome any new fan of The Ballad Of Wallis Island into the fold but this one we can do without https://t.co/m5b56qUNMC
My review of Dead Man’s Wire (dir. Gus Van Sant) is up here: https://t.co/MzkOD1ztkb (it premiered at Venice last year and gets its UK release today)
In this episode, host Matt Bellany talks with director Paul Feig about the unexpected blockbuster success of his thriller The Housemaid, which turned a modest $35 million budget into nearly $400 million worldwide. Feig explains his data‑driven, audience‑first process—rigorous test screenings, real‑time...
My review of La Grazia (dir. Paolo Sorrentino) is up here: https://t.co/pQeWCrteWL (it premiered at Venice last year and gets its UK release today)
My review of Project Hail Mary (dirs. Phil Lord, Christopher Miller) is up here: https://t.co/5ZcQBS8cjd
DJ Ahmet, a Macedonian coming‑of‑age dramedy, premiered at Sundance 2025 and captured the World Cinema Audience Award. The film follows 15‑year‑old shepherd Ahmet, who dreams of DJing while caring for his non‑verbal brother and clashing with his father’s expectations. Director...
My review of the re-release of The Killer (1989) (dir. John Woo) is up here: https://t.co/1yKiSp0MhG
A Santa Monica civil trial pits Media Rights Capital (MRC) against insurer Fireman’s Fund over a $29.5 million claim tied to Kevin Spacey’s alleged mental illness. MRC argues Spacey’s diagnosis of sexual‑compulsive behavior rendered him incapable of performing, triggering the policy’s loss provision....
To be 💯 clear: #ProjectHailMary isn’t even the best film of 2026 let alone the “best space film ever made” The film space is finished with the number of inept shills running the hype machine nowadays
Maybank unveiled its 2026 Raya film “Berkat Mak,” a heartfelt story that follows a mother’s quiet gestures—most notably a yellow food container—as her children grow and leave home. The narrative weaves present‑day Hari Raya scenes with past family milestones, underscoring unconditional...
Ryan Gosling’s improvised performance with the alien puppet Rocky became a standout moment in the sci‑fi film Project Hail Mary. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller paired Gosling with a practical puppet, allowing the actor’s spontaneous gestures to be mirrored...
Until Michael and Austin close their deals to star (which they haven’t) no other actor has been talked to, eyed and especially offered another role in the new MIAMi VICE movie
#ProjectHailMary’s a bad match of director(s) to source material as Lord & Miller slather on gobs of comedy undercutting the drama in this planetary survival tale Gosling doing his awkward goofball act Pemberton’s score uneven Weirdly structured Time to rewatch INTERSTELLAR https://t.co/63ICAnsQH1
The documentary "Don’t Be Prey" follows Mark Sowerby’s quest to conquer the Oceans Seven—seven notoriously dangerous straits—after a 2018 financial scandal shattered his reputation. The film details the physical hazards of open‑water swimming, including sharks, hypothermia, jellyfish stings, and extreme currents,...
