Today's Movies Pulse
‘Disclosure Day’ draws mixed reviews for Spielberg’s latest sci‑fi thriller
Steven Spielberg’s new sci‑fi thriller “Disclosure Day” has been reviewed by several outlets. Critics describe the film as a flawed but fun ride, while others note it feels like playful “playtime” for the director, highlighting a polarized reception.
Disclosure Day Writer Says ‘Religion Is an Important Part’ of New Spielberg Tale
Steven Spielberg’s upcoming sci‑fi thriller *Disclosure Day* will hit theaters on June 12, and its screenwriter David Koepp says religion is a core theme. Koepp likens belief in extraterrestrials to faith in God, describing his stance as agnostic and emphasizing humanity’s limited sensory perception. The film arrives amid heightened public interest in UFO disclosures, with the Trump administration recently releasing new Pentagon footage. Koepp’s comments also echo recent warnings from religious leaders that declassified UAP material could challenge biblical doctrines.
Edge of Tomorrow 2 “Not” In Active Development
Edge of Tomorrow 2 is currently not in active development, contradicting recent reports that Warner Bros. Pictures was moving forward. The 2014 original earned $375 million worldwide on a $175 million budget and has since become a cult favorite. While Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt have...
Adelaide's Ozploitation Horror “Penny Lane Is Dead” Trailer Drops
Adelaide Ozploitation Horror Film 'Penny Lane Is Dead' Official Trailer https://t.co/rwbl1m8iuO #horror #PennyLaneIsDead #Australia #MiaKateRussell https://t.co/vpHgfnyJvb
Adelaide Ozploitation Horror Film 'Penny Lane Is Dead' Official Trailer
Umbrella Entertainment released the first trailer for "Penny Lane Is Dead," the feature‑directorial debut of Australian make‑up artist‑turned‑filmmaker Mia'Kate Russell. The Ozploitation horror, set in a sweltering 1986 beach house, premiered at the 2025 Adelaide Film Festival and will open...
Sheep Detectives Opens Strong, Eyes Low Double‑Digit Weekend
Hugh Jackman's new family mystery #SheepDetectives kicked off opening wknd with solid $1.03M from THU pre-shows + early access previews. Reviews are strong across the board. PG pic hopes to be a Mother's Day option for moms with younger kids. Opening...
Three Must‑Watch New Films, Including Lord of the Flies
From another Lord of the Flies remake to three great-looking new movies, here's what you'll want to watch this weekend. https://t.co/pzHLCrExUW
Will Neon Find Even More Movies to Buy at Cannes? And Other Burning Market Questions
Neon arrived at Cannes 2026 with a record nine titles, six of which are in the main competition, reinforcing its reputation as the festival’s biggest buyer. Other distributors—including Mubi, A24, Netflix and Bleecker Street—are also active, but many are adopting...
Documentary ‘Looking Up’ Available Digitally and on Disc June 9
The documentary *Looking Up* follows 20‑year‑old Eitan Armon, diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, as he trains to climb Yosemite’s El Capitan despite losing 95% of his central vision. Directed by Elena Neuman, the film captures his ascent, a night on a 1,500‑foot...
WeAreDN Awards 2026 – The Winners
Directors Notes hosted the third annual WeAreDN Awards, unveiling nine winners across categories such as Best British, Best New Talent, and Best Dance. The ceremony highlighted the platform’s eclectic taste, with each winning short film offering distinct storytelling styles. Supporting...
Maggie Smith's Beloved Period Drama Hailed an "Instant Classic" Lands New UK Streaming Home
Maggie Smith was honored by Shepperton Studios, which named a stage after her, celebrating her decades‑long partnership with the studio and its sister Pinewood. The 1993 film adaptation of *The Secret Garden*, in which Smith played housekeeper Mrs Medlock, has been...
Pedro Pascal Declares Grogu the Real Star of New Star Wars Film
Pedro Pascal told the BBC that Grogu is the true centerpiece of the upcoming Star Wars theatrical release, the franchise's first cinema outing in over six years. The comment underscores the film’s reliance on the beloved character to draw both...
STARZ Ending Pay-2 Deal with Universal
STARZ announced it will terminate its Pay‑2 licensing agreement with Universal, cutting off access to Universal’s film library after the studio’s Pay‑1 window. The deal, originally slated to run through 2028, is ending because Universal’s four‑month Peacock exclusivity and subsequent...
Bruno Dumont Unveils ‘Red Rocks’ Trailer for Cannes
First Trailer for Bruno Dumont's Film 'Red Rocks' Premiering in Cannes https://t.co/hfRxJfwHta #BrunoDumont #RedRocks #kids #Cannes2026 #cinema https://t.co/GzJa3bHoxe
5 Lessons Superhero Movies Need to Learn From the Video Game Movie Boom
2026 has become a breakout year for video‑game adaptations, with titles like *Super Mario Galaxy*, *Mortal Kombat II* and the indie surprise *Iron Lung* delivering strong box‑office results. At the same time, superhero franchises such as Marvel’s *Avengers: Doomsday* and DC’s *Daredevil:...
William Shatner & Neil deGrasse Tyson Think ‘The Universe Is Absurd’
In this episode of KCRW's The Business, host Kim Masters chats with William Shatner and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about their joint live show, "The Universe Is Absurd," which blends science fact with science‑fiction humor. They recount how the partnership...
“Unconditional” Brings Moral Questions to a Mother’s Love
Apple’s new series “Unconditional” follows Israeli mother Orna Levy as she battles Moscow’s opaque legal system to rescue her detained daughter, Gali. Showrunners Adam Bizanski and Dana Idisis deliver a tense thriller with a muted visual style and a nerve‑racking...
Cinema Pros Call On European Union To Maintain Support Of Film Industry
More than 4,700 cinema professionals signed an open letter urging the European Union to “future‑proof” its 35‑year MEDIA programme, warning that the proposed AgoraEU mega‑programme could merge culture, media and civil‑society funding and dilute film support. The petition, backed by...
Star Wars Has to Deliver a Proper Movie with The Mandalorian and Grogu – Otherwise the Franchise Is Dead
Disney is preparing its first Star Wars theatrical release in more than six years, a feature film starring Jon Favreau’s Mandalorian and the fan‑favorite Grogu. The movie must convince audiences who haven’t followed the TV series that the saga can still...
Trashy Boy (2022) by Zheng Yifei CathayPlay Film Review
"Trashy Boy" is a Chinese indie documentary that tracks 20‑year‑old Zhang Haichao, nicknamed Big Sponge, a high‑school dropout battling obesity and chasing rap fame in the remote Gansu province. Director Zheng Yifei captures Haichao’s daily life, strained father‑son relationship, and...
Cannes: Sandra Hüller, Star of Competition Film ‘Fatherland,’ Will Guest on THR’s ‘Awards Chatter’ Pod Live From Palais
The Hollywood Reporter and Campari will host a live recording of the Awards Chatter podcast with Oscar‑nominated actress Sandra Hüller at Cannes on May 15, 2026. The hour‑long interview will take place in the Campari Lounge at the Palais, followed...
"A Perfect Ending": Downton Abbey 3 Is Now Available to Stream This Weekend
The third Downton Abbey film, *The Grand Finale*, has entered UK streaming on Sky Cinema and NOW, with monthly fees of £11 (≈$14) and £6.99 (≈$9) respectively. The period drama wraps up the story that began in 2010, following the Crawley...
Paramount+ and HBO Max Set to Merge Into Single Streaming Platform – Here Is Everything We Know
Paramount Skydance’s $77 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service, aiming to serve more than 200 million subscribers. The combined platform will unite extensive libraries—from NFL and Star Trek to Game of Thrones and DC titles—while retaining...
New Planet of the Apes Film On The Way
Matt Shakman and Josh Friedman have been tapped to spearhead a fresh reboot of the *Planet of the Apes* franchise for 20th Century Studios. Shakman will serve as director and producer, while Friedman will pen an original screenplay, working alongside producers...
BBC Beatles Drama of Unknowns Prepares to Go Head-to-Head with Sam Mendes Hollywood Biopic
The BBC is producing a six‑part drama, "Hamburg Day," slated for a 2027 broadcast that chronicles the Beatles' formative years playing clubs in Germany. The series relies on unknown young actors and cover songs because it lacks rights to the...
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘All of a Sudden’ Secures Global Distribution Ahead of Cannes Competition
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s forthcoming French‑language drama “All of a Sudden” has been sold to distributors in more than 30 territories ahead of its Cannes competition premiere. The sales were brokered by Cinéfrance International and Japanese outfit Bitters End, underscoring the market’s...
Priyanka Chopra Jonas & Orlando Bloom To Lead Thriller, Reset
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Orlando Bloom will star in the upcoming survival thriller "Reset," which follows a woman with amnesia in the wilderness who must decide whether to trust a stranger played by Bloom. Production is slated for August, with...
Netflix’s Gripping 6-Part Psychological Thriller Series Feels Like It Was Made to Be Binged
Netflix launched "Unchosen," a six‑episode psychological thriller that debuted on April 21, 2026. The series follows Rosie, a cult wife whose daughter disappears, pulling her into a dangerous love triangle and a patriarchal sect called the Fellowship of the Divine....
We’Re Nothing At All (2026) by Herman Yau Bad Accent Review
Herman Yau’s new film “We’re Nothing At All” debuts in UK and Ireland cinemas via Trinity Cine Asia, blending a bus‑explosion thriller with a sprawling social drama. The Hong Kong‑set story follows a forensic investigation that spirals into a critique of...
Sekiro: No Defeat Premieres September 4 in Japan
Sekiro: No Defeat, the anime adaptation of FromSoftware’s award‑winning game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, will premiere in Japan on September 4 with a three‑week theatrical run. The series will later stream worldwide on Crunchyroll, except in Japan, China, Korea, Russia and...
Paramount and Warner Music Team up to Make More Music-Focused Movies
Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group have inked a multi‑year first‑look agreement to develop music‑focused feature films, leveraging Warner’s catalog and Paramount’s theatrical expertise. The partnership will spotlight icons such as Madonna, David Bowie and Frank Sinatra alongside contemporary stars...
‘Kyoto Hippocrates’: A Genial Look at Medicine’s Early Days in Japan
“Kyoto Hippocrates,” directed by Akira Ogata, follows Dr. Takichi, a rural physician trained in Western medicine, as he navigates Japan’s late‑Edo transition from 1848 to 1864. The comedy‑drama showcases his clash with a quack herbalist, a groundbreaking kidney operation, and...
Six Shows, All Houseful: Hyderabad Celebrates Vijay’s Election Win with Mersal Re-Release
Tamil Nadu’s election victory for Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam sparked a unique celebration in Hyderabad, where the Telugu‑dubbed version of his 2017 blockbuster Mersal was re‑released. The event, originally slated for a single screening, expanded to six house‑full shows as...
5 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
The New York Times highlighted five new releases this week, with “The Sheep Detectives” emerging as the standout. The animated mystery follows a flock of sheep solving their shepherd’s murder, directed by Kyle Balda and voiced by Chris O’Dowd and Julia‑Louis Dreyfus. Amazon MGM Studios is...
FPB CEO Quits Three Months After Assuming Post
Advocate Norman Gidi resigned as CEO of South Africa's Film and Publication Board (FPB) just three months after taking the post, citing a competing job offer. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi confirmed the departure and appointed Makhosazana Lindhorst as acting CEO...
Nominations Open for CJ’s 2026 Top Women in Global Cinema List
CJ’s Celluloid Junkie has opened nominations for its 2026 Top Women in Global Cinema list, marking the program’s tenth anniversary. Candidates must have at least two years in cinema exhibition, hold a management role, and demonstrate industry contributions. The nomination...
Yash Begins Shooting Ravana’s Swayamvar Sequence for Ramayana in Mumbai: Report
Nitesh Tiwari’s two‑part epic *Ramayana* is being shot on a massive scale, with a budget exceeding Rs 1,600 crore (about $190 million). The latest update shows star Yash filming the Ravana‑Swayamvar sequence at Film City in Mumbai, on a meticulously rebuilt Mithila set...
Sunny Deol Cheers for Brother Bobby Deol’s Intense Bandar Teaser, Calls Him “Lord Bobby”
Bobby Deol’s new film *Bandar*, directed by Anurag Kashyap, has dropped a high‑octane teaser that is already generating strong social‑media chatter. The teaser showcases Deol in a gritty, disco‑era avatar and features a reworked classic song, underscoring Kashyap’s signature raw...
Video: "James." - Official Trailer - Netflix
Netflix will debut the documentary series "James." on May 14, 2026, chronicling the life and career of Colombian soccer star James Rodríguez. The three‑part series follows his rise from a street‑ball kid to the nation’s No. 10, detailing both on‑field triumphs and...
EXCLUSIVE: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour’s India Release Pushed After CBFC Suggests Several Cuts
Paramount Pictures’ concert documentary "Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour" has been postponed in India after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) demanded several cuts. The reviewing process, which required approval from the studio’s U.S....
CNN Film "Why We Dream" To Premiere Memorial Day at 8PM ET/PT
CNN Films is debuting the documentary “Why We Dream” on Memorial Day, May 25, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The film follows a group of World II centenarians as they return to Normandy for the 80th D‑Day anniversary, featuring a score by Christian...
What to Watch on OTT: Song Sung Blue, Citadel Season 2 and More
A fresh wave of OTT titles launched this week, spanning music drama, sci‑fi mystery, animated adventure, spy thriller, and survival horror. Hugh Jackman leads the Jio Hotstar biopic "Song Sung Blue," while Netflix adds the Sally Field‑headlined "Remarkably Bright Creatures." Prime Video rolls out the animated "Little Amélie"...
Romería Review: Carla Simón
My review of Romería (dir. Carla Simón) is up here: https://t.co/H1479SyeYG (it premiered at Cannes last year and gets its UK release today)
Ciao UFO (2025) by Patrick Leung Pak-Kin Film Review
Patrick Leung Pak‑kin’s sci‑fi drama "Ciao UFO" swept the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards, taking Best Film, Director, Screenplay, Supporting Actress and Original Song. After premiering at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival in 2019, the film finally opened theatrically...
Daadi Ki Shaadi Movie Review: Neetu Kapoor, Kapil Sharma Star in a Creaky Melodrama
Daadi Ki Shaadi, starring Neetu Kapoor and Kapil Sharma, opens with a quirky premise of a grandmother’s wedding but quickly stalls under a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour runtime. The film blends modern touches like iPads and UPI payments with an old‑school family‑drama structure,...
Kagyu Samye Dzong London and Tibet Film Festival London Announce Tibetan Film Season
The Tibet Film Festival London is teaming up with Kagyu Samye Dzong London for a six‑week Tibetan Film Season from May 21 to June 11 in Bermondsey. Each weekly screening is themed and paired with guest speakers, Q&As and meditation...
Sony Pictures Quarterly Operating Income Falls 25%, Revenue Up 10%
Sony Pictures reported fourth‑quarter operating income of $268 million, a 25% decline, while revenue topped $3 billion, up more than 10% year‑over‑year. For the full fiscal year, operating income fell 11% to $687 million, largely due to an $87 million non‑cash impairment from winding...
James Cameron’s ‘Insane’ Billie Eilish Movie Pitch Revealed by ‘Bad Guy’ Singer
James Cameron pitched a 3‑D concert film to Billie Eilish’s mother, prompting the singer to co‑direct the project with the famed director. The collaboration resulted in "Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)", which captures performances from...
The Sheep Detectives’ Post-Credits Scene Reveals if You Need To Stick Around
The Sheep Detectives, an Amazon MGM Studios mystery comedy, concludes without a traditional post‑credits scene, opting for a brief audio sting instead. The film resolves the murder of shepherd George Hardy, exposing his son Peter as the mastermind and clearing...
Captain America’s Tunnel Chase Wasn’t Civil War’s Toughest Scene To Film
To mark the 10th anniversary of *Captain America: Civil War*, the Russo brothers disclosed that the film’s most grueling sequence was the airport battle, not the famed tunnel chase. The scene was shot on a black‑top backlot in Atlanta during...
R-Rated Video Game Movie Resurfaces on Streaming Amid Sequel Release
The 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot has surged back onto HBO Max, climbing to the #6 spot in the platform’s streaming movie chart as the sequel launches in theaters on May 8, 2026. The original film’s R‑rated action is drawing renewed viewership ahead of Mortal Kombat 2,...