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A24’s rom‑com ‘The Drama’ pulls $6.4M opening, eyes $15M‑$17M weekend
The Drama opened Friday with a $6.4 million haul, making it A24’s third‑biggest opening‑day ever behind Civil War and Marty Supreme. Analysts project a domestic weekend total between $14.4 million and $16.9 million, with upside to match Civil War’s $25.5 million run.
Oscilloscope Labs released the U.S. trailer for "Mad Bills to Pay," Joel Alfonso Vargas' feature debut that won the NEXT Special Jury Award and Innovator Prize at Sundance 2025. The Bronx‑set drama follows Rico, a young hustler, and his girlfriend Destiny as they navigate love and survival in a tight‑knit Dominican‑American community. The film will open in select U.S. theaters on April 17, 2026, marking Vargas’ transition from short‑form work to a full‑length narrative. Its gritty, humor‑infused portrait aims to capture the fast‑paced reality of growing up in the Bronx.
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Rose Byrne anchors the indie drama *Tow* with a compelling, nuanced performance as a homeless mother navigating a tangled legal battle over her car. The film, directed by Stephanie Laing, suffers from a thin screenplay, uneven supporting acting, and a...
The Co‑production Podcast’s 86th episode featured producers of Maryam Touzani’s film “Calle Málaga,” discussing its multi‑national collaboration. The drama, co‑produced by companies from Morocco, France, Spain, Germany and Belgium, secured Eurimages support, illustrating a complex financing structure. Hosts Domenico La...
Mathematic Studio, a two‑decade‑old French VFX house, is broadening its portfolio beyond advertising and music videos into feature films, gaming, and immersive experiences. The firm has introduced AI‑enhanced pipelines that shave roughly 20% off render times and is allocating 30%...
André Gaines’ film adaptation of Amiri Baraka’s 1964 play *The Dutchman* arrives on the big screen, starring André Holland as Clay, a successful Black businessman, and Kate Mara as the enigmatic Lula. The narrative follows Clay’s therapy‑laden marriage and a...
David Ellison, head of Paramount, wrote to California lawmakers outlining how the planned Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger will protect and expand Hollywood jobs. He pledged each studio will maintain a 15‑film annual slate, a 45‑day theatrical window, and longer VOD windows,...
France’s National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) released its 2025 Film Production Observatory data on March 19, showing a modest contraction in feature‑film output after a record‑breaking 2024. Total productions fell about 3% YoY, driven primarily by...
Video game intellectual properties are reshaping the entertainment adaptation market, now accounting for 23% of newly announced major studio productions. This share surpasses the rate at which literary works are being turned into films and series, signaling a clear shift...
Hollywood’s recent influx of Gulf sovereign wealth has underpinned mega‑deals such as Saudi‑backed EA’s $55 billion acquisition and Paramount‑Skydance’s $111 billion bid. The ongoing Israel‑Iran conflict has forced production shutdowns across the Gulf, prompting studios to relocate projects and reassess risk. With...
The 96th Academy Awards aired on March 15, 2024, and recorded a notable drop in television viewership compared with the previous year. Nielsen reported an average audience of 12.3 million, down roughly 15 percent, as more viewers migrated to streaming...
The French "YouTube tax" introduced in 2017 allows the National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) to collect a levy on revenue generated by video‑sharing and streaming services operating in France. The scheme imposes a 2 % charge on...
Prime Video unveiled the teaser for "Off Campus," a drama adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s bestselling college romance novels, and announced a May 13, 2026 premiere. The series, set at Briar University, follows an elite ice‑hockey team and the women entwined...
The European Audiovisual Observatory released a free report analyzing 2024 data from nine European markets, revealing a strong correlation between cinema admissions and Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) usage. The study shows that spikes in theatrical attendance for blockbuster releases...
Paramount Pictures released the trailer for “Savage House,” a darkly comedic period drama set in 18th‑century England. The film follows Sir Chauncey Savage (Richard E. Grant) and his wife Lady Savage (Claire Foy) as they chase status amid a pox...
Disney released “Zootopia 2” on Disney+ worldwide, and the sequel quickly became the platform’s most‑watched title in its debut week. The animated film has already earned almost $2 billion at the box office, making it the highest‑grossing animated MPA release ever. Within...
Beyond the Streets released the trailer for *Dead City Punx*, a documentary co‑produced by Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine. The film follows Los Angeles band Dead City Punx as they stage unauthorized outdoor shows featuring fireworks, bonfires...
Starbreeze Entertainment announced a partnership with VICE Studios to develop film and television adaptations of its Payday franchise. The deal follows an earlier, now‑unclear collaboration with Stockholm Syndrome and retains full IP ownership for Starbreeze. While Payday 3 underperformed, Payday 2 outshone...
Pop Mart and Sony Pictures confirmed a Labubu feature film in early development, to be directed, co‑produced and co‑written by Paul King alongside Tony‑award winner Steven Levenson. The hybrid live‑action/CGI project ties the $40 bn Chinese toy group’s viral blind‑box dolls...
I am honored to be appearing in a new longevity documentary called Forever Young. It's in limited theatrical release now and will go wide to streaming services (Amazon, Apple TV, etc) this summer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT2V-USKm6g
Netflix Still Wants to Be ‘Aggressive’ with Film Acquisitions Out of Festivals https://t.co/7YVih4wBsN via @IndieWire
Netflix confirmed that Enola Holmes 3 will run 1 hour 45 minutes, making it the franchise’s shortest entry. The sequel sees Millie Bobby Brown return as Enola, with the story taking her to Malta to confront colonial-era challenges. Writer Jack Thorne...
‘What Happens at Night’ First Look: Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawerence Reunite in Martin Scorsese’s Marriage Horror Story https://t.co/9RnnryE1MO via @variety
Mark Wahlberg & Paul Walter Hauser in 'Balls Up' Dumb Comedy Trailer https://t.co/jsGi7jMlbR #Brazil #BallsUp #WorldCup #MarkWahlberg #PaulWalterHauser https://t.co/VIVr6kQdlk
Yash's high‑budget film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown‑Ups has been moved from March 19 to June 4, 2026, citing instability in the Middle East. The shift eliminates a head‑to‑head showdown with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2, which now enjoys an...
Great to be at the New York Premier of @projecthailmary starring @RyanGosling. Great book by @andyweirauthor that @AmazonMGMStudio made into an exception film. Thank you cast and crew for the red carpet treatment for myself, legend Ed Dwight, and @Astro_Flow...
Netflix is reshaping its 2026 film strategy by prioritizing original storytelling and a robust comedy slate, moving away from the sequel‑driven model that dominates theaters. Dan Lin, the film chairman, highlighted a healthy content budget that will both build and...
The Deep Dark, directed by Mathieu Turi, is a French horror film that pits a 1950s mining crew against a subterranean monster. The narrative mirrors The Descent’s premise but swaps the all‑female team for gruff male miners, adding a colonial‑era...
The documentary "Spacewoman" chronicles the life of Col. Eileen Collins, the first female space shuttle pilot and commander, tracing her journey from a modest upbringing in Elmira to historic NASA missions. Director Hannah Berryman blends personal interviews with archival footage...
Kontinental ’25 is a Romanian satire directed by Radu Jude that follows bailiff Orsolya as she evicts a homeless squatter, Ion, whose death triggers a moral crisis. The film juxtaposes stark legal procedures with darkly comic moments, using the eviction...
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come picks up the blood‑soaked saga of Grace, the survivor of the Le Domas clan’s deadly wedding game. The sequel widens the scope, revealing a worldwide cabal of Satan‑worshipping aristocratic families who convene at the Danforth...
Former Buccaneer co‑CEO Richard Tulk‑Hart and ex‑Cineflix scripted head James Durie have launched High Road Entertainment, a co‑production and sales consultancy focused on drama. The venture, rebadged from Volteo Media, is already developing the Greek‑set crime series Antiparos and the...
Birds of War, directed by Janay Boulos and Abd Alkader Habak, shifted from a political portrait of Lebanon to an intimate love story set amid the Syrian civil war. By blending personal archives with frontline footage, the film illustrates romance surviving relentless...
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Director Shakun Batra marks the ten‑year anniversary of Kapoor & Sons, reflecting on the stress of directing a star‑studded debut and the growth it sparked. He recounts initial clashes with veteran actor Rishi Kapoor that eventually turned into mutual respect....
Dhurandhar 2 shattered the paid‑preview record, earning ₹25 crore before its wide release, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Pawan Kalyan’s *They Call Him OG*. On its opening day in India the Hindi version alone generated ₹16.12 crore, pushing the domestic net past ₹60 crore, while...
Acclaimed producer Kamal Jain, known for backing Manikarnika, hailed Dhurandhar The Revenge as more than a film, calling it a cultural phenomenon. He likened its lasting impact to iconic Indian movies such as Deewar, Sanju, and M.S. Dhoni. Jain emphasized...
The new *Peaky Blinders* film dramatizes Nazi Operation Bernhard, a World‑War‑II scheme to flood Britain with counterfeit Bank of England notes and trigger economic collapse. German planners aimed to forge up to £30 billion, eventually producing between £132 million and £300 million through a...
Disney announced that its streaming newsmagazine IMPACT × Nightline will debut a documentary titled “Love, Money & Murder: The Kouri Richins Trial” on Hulu and Disney+ on March 19, 2026. The film delves into the Utah mother‑author’s alleged fentanyl poisoning of her...
I will say #undertone crept into my head. The ingenious use of sound took the movie to another level. The slow burn rewards those who stick with it. Very curious to see what happens next & to learn more about...
The Madras High Court issued an ad interim injunction preventing internet service providers and cable TV operators from illegally broadcasting the upcoming film *Dhurandhar The Revenge* ahead of its scheduled theatrical release on March 19, 2026. The order was filed...
Bollywood’s spy‑action sequel *Dhurandhar The Revenge* opened on March 18, 2026 to strong critical and audience response. Actress Preity Zinta took to social media praising the film’s direction, performances, music and overall execution, calling it “mindblowing” and declaring herself a...
Lionsgate announced that the fantasy‑horror film Dust Bunny will arrive on 4K Ultra HD and digital on April 28 for $26.99. The edition boasts Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and a suite of bonus materials, including a making‑of feature and a...
Actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck alleged that Netflix instructed them to repeat the plot of their upcoming film The Rip multiple times for mobile viewers. Netflix film chief Dan Lin and chief content officer Bela Bajaria publicly refuted the...
Netflix announced that its new crime drama Nemesis will debut on May 14, 2026. The series, created by Power creator Courtney A. Kemp, follows an expert criminal (Y’lan Noel) and a determined detective (Matthew Law) locked in a high‑stakes conflict....
Netflix has scheduled the August 2026 debut of The Adventures of Cliff Booth, a high‑budget sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood starring Brad Pitt. The film is directed by David Fincher with a script by Quentin Tarantino and...
Netflix has green‑lit a new feature film titled "The Cackling of the Dodos," with Jason Bateman attached as director. The dark comedy follows a small‑town farmer who discovers a corpse in a grain bin and becomes entangled in a chaotic...
The review of Aditya Dhar’s four‑hour sequel Dhurandhar 2 gives it a 2‑out‑of‑5 rating, calling it a bloated, blood‑soaked effort that fails to match the original’s kinetic energy. While Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Hamza remains the film’s sole engaging element, the...
Watch: Guillermo del Toro's 'The Perfect Pour' Short for Patrón Tequila https://t.co/LORbGhC0SM #PatronTequila #GuillermoDelToro #shortfilm https://t.co/YAMTiIVG8d
The Paper” premieres 32 years ago today. Not just a stellar cast (including Duvall, #RIP 🙏🏼 ) .. .. but David Koepp’s script beautifully captures the sarcastic, weary and competitive nature of a local news editorial meeting. @RealRonHoward @MichaelKeaton https://t.co/HiXINzYxa7
Official Trailer for 'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' Doc About the Metal Band https://t.co/9CnP27HCia #docs #IronMaiden #BurningAmbition #rockband #SteveHarris #heavymetal https://t.co/4SnqqNeiTz
