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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.
The sequel Ready Or Not: Here I Come attempts to broaden the original’s premise by adding a second sister and rival families, but the expansion sacrifices the tight, unpredictable tension that made the 2019 film a surprise hit. Samara Weaving continues to anchor the movie with her physicality and sharp humor, while Elijah Wood shines in an eccentric supporting role. However, the new character Faith feels superfluous, and the climax resolves predictably, lacking the original’s shocking payoff. Overall, the film is serviceable entertainment that never recaptures the first installment’s lightning‑in‑a‑bottle thrill.
Spanish filmmaker Irene Bartolomé’s first documentary feature, *Dream of Another Summer*, explores memory, absence and urban scars in post‑explosion Beirut. The trailer debuted as the film prepares for its world‑premiere in the NEXT:WAVE Competition at CPH:DOX (11‑22 March). Bartolomé, who lived in...
Thailand has overhauled its national film incentive scheme, introducing tiered cash rebates that start at 15% and climb to 25% for productions spending over THB 150 million, with a combined ceiling of 30% when bonuses apply. The program eliminates caps, removes cultural...
Greek producer Evi Stamou, founder of Maketa Media, discusses her politically driven documentary practice and hybrid filmmaking approach. She highlights the company’s focus on emerging directors, festival premieres, grassroots screenings, and digital distribution to reach young, engaged audiences. Stamou also...
Chloé Zhao’s *Hamnet* attracted 1.4 million UK pageviews, making it the most read‑about film of the 2026 Oscar season despite missing the Best Picture award. The actual winner, *One Battle After Another*, recorded only about 10 000 pageviews. Close competitors *Marty Supreme*...
Gus Van Sant’s new film *Dead Man’s Wire* blends dark comedy with true‑crime suspense, set in 1970s Indianapolis. Bill Skarsgård stars as disgruntled developer Tony Kiritsis, who holds mortgage broker Richard Hall hostage with a “dead man’s wire” tied to...
The official trailer for Spider‑Man: Brand New Day drops, showcasing Mark Ruffalo’s return as Bruce Banner and teasing a physical evolution of Peter Parker’s powers that could jeopardize his existence. The teaser also confirms Jon Bernthal’s Punisher cameo, Michael Mando’s...
Dhurandhar, an espionage thriller starring Ranveer Singh, became the highest‑grossing Hindi film of 2025, pulling Rs 10 bn globally within three weeks. Its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, broke advance‑booking records and amassed 39 million YouTube trailer views in a day. The film’s blend...
Slovak director Tomáš Krupa’s new documentary *We Have to Survive* premiered in Thessaloniki’s Open Horizons section, following climate‑adaptation stories in four distant locales: North Carolina’s Outer Banks, Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, Australia’s underground town Coober Pedy, and Greenland’s fishing villages. The film adopts a...
Saoirse Ronan’s breakout film *Lady Bird* has been added to Netflix, giving global audiences instant access to the 2017 coming‑of‑age drama. The movie holds a 99 % Rotten Tomatoes score from 401 critics, making it Ronan’s highest‑rated work. Critics from The Guardian to...
The Wizard of the Kremlin, premiering at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival, dramatizes the rise of Vladimir Putin through the fictional lens of Vadim Baranov, a former artist turned political fixer. Directed by Olivier Assayas, the two‑hour‑twenty‑minute film follows Baranov...
Paolo Sorrentino’s latest drama, "La Grazia," follows aging Italian President Mariano De Santis as he wrestles with a controversial euthanasia bill and personal doubts about his late wife’s affair. Toni Servillo delivers a restrained performance that anchors the film’s contemplative...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) logo, confirming a March 25‑31, 2026 festival that will screen over 125 Indian and international films, host more than 2,000 entries from 100+ countries, and feature city‑wide screenings,...
The Parable of Lamont Coleman, a documentary about late Harlem rapper Big L, has finally received official approval from his family and estate, greenlighting its first production phase. Directed by Clark Slater and produced by Versus, the film targets a 2026...
The Faithful: Women of the Bible is a Disney+ original that re‑centers biblical epics on female protagonists, beginning with Sarah and Hagar in Genesis. Minnie Driver humanizes Sarah while Natacha Karam delivers a vulnerable Hagar, framing their story as an...
“Return Offer” is a micro‑drama on the Watch Club platform that follows interns vying for a full‑time role at an AI start‑up, leaning heavily on racialized stereotypes and non‑meritocratic power plays. The series mixes Zoom‑style filming with Instagram‑style audience polls,...
Tomorrow morning, Collider is teaming up with Audible for “The Ultimate Project Hail Mary Global Livestream Event”—and you’re invited. The event kicks off at 9am PT / 12pm ET on March 18 and will feature exclusive clips, plus conversations with directors...
Kristoffer Borgli’s #TheDrama is a wildly unconventional rom-com that hit all the right spots for me. Deeply funny and definitely a little twisted, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are great as an engaged couple whose lives spiral after a big secret...
Actor Sean Penn skipped the 2026 Academy Awards to visit Ukraine, where he was awarded a custom “Ukrzaliznytsia Oscar” by the state rail company. The replica statuette was forged from metal salvaged from a railcar damaged in a Russian attack,...
Oscars should be on February 7, 2027. The team should stay in place after 2 years of experience and 2 solid shows. Nomination voting on Thursday, January 8. Nominations on Thursday, January 14. Final voting on January 25-29 Oscar Show on Sunday, February...
Must Watch First Trailer for Marvel's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' https://t.co/tIpRiu2Q77 #SpiderMan #BrandNewDay #TomHolland #PeterParker #MCU #Zendaya #SonyPictures https://t.co/BqLW08s1dp
Karen Gillan posted an emotional Instagram update after wrapping production on the third Jumanji film, confirming its December release and likely status as the franchise finale. She praised co‑stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black, and director Jake Kasdan...
Prison movie filming on the beautiful Greek island of Corfu?? 🤔🤔 So so so curious what is going on in this. Excited that a new Damien Chazelle movie is finally shooting - been too long.
Amazing how many people are triggered by my dumping on Oscar ratings yet this viewership chart says it all 1996 - 45 million 2006 - 36 million 2016 - 34 million 2026 - 18 million
Adolfo Borinaga Alix Jr.'s "Wildlife" (Kalayaan) debuted at Cinemalaya 2012 and captured the NETPAC Award at the Warsaw Film Festival. The film follows Julian, a Filipino soldier stranded on a remote island, as he confronts isolation, trauma, and an unseen...
I take no pleasure in the failure of the Oscars to build an audience. But The Academy has to do more than move the deck chairs around if they care about changing it.
Official US Trailer for 'Two Seasons, Two Strangers' Japanese Drama https://t.co/fNtMQsSgay #TwoSeasonsTwoStrangers #ShoMiyake #Japan #cinema https://t.co/qu1ef8QYsR
“Ulster American,” a new dark comedy by David Ireland at the Irish Repertory Theater, stars Matthew Broderick as Jay, a Hollywood star whose privilege fuels the play’s provocative dialogue. The narrative follows rehearsals in London, where Jay’s self‑claimed detachment from...
Children No More: Were and Are Gone, a 36‑minute documentary by Hilla Medalia, follows a group of Israelis holding weekly silent vigils in Tel Aviv after a March 2025 airstrike killed 193 children in Gaza. The film juxtaposes the mournful ceremony—photographs...
The documentary *The Devil Is Busy*, co‑directed by Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton, follows a single day at an Atlanta women’s health clinic, exposing the intense security measures required for abortion care. It centers on Tracii, the clinic’s head of...
Jennifer M. Kroot’s documentary *Hunky Jesus* examines the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a queer‑focused ministry that emerged in San Francisco in 1979. By weaving archival footage with contemporary interviews, the film shows how the Sisters turned drag, humor, and ritual into...
The Land Of Sometimes is a family‑fantasy film starring Ewan McGregor, Helena Bonham‑Carter and a cameo by Mel Brooks, backed by Terry Davies’ West‑End‑style musical score. The story follows twins Elise and Alfie as they chase a wish‑granting watch into a precarious island...
It’s the Oscars Hangover Mailbag and — more importantly — a first look at DUNE: PART THREE on @TheBigPic: https://t.co/pVbvlQ02nN
Oscars down almost 2m viewers from last year. Lots of What I’m Hearing readers wildly overshot in their guesses and will not be getting a stylish Puck hat… https://t.co/erwld2eQNM
Family at Large, originally filmed as “Reindeer” in 2019, re‑emerged in 2025 as a bleak crime thriller set in the frozen wilderness of Northeast China. The plot follows ex‑convict Zhu Shao Yu (Hu Ge), a pregnant woman (Vicky Chen) and a mute...
The more I think about it the more I’m certain THE BRIDE’s the most cluelessly selfish film ever made, particularly given that $90M budget Congrats Maggie G on this dubious distinction 🏆
So I’m going to the #Dune3 breakdown tonight #SpiderManBrandNewDay trailer reaction & breakdown tomorrow Plus a livestream on the #Disney shareholder meeting Then my #Invincible breakdown either late Wed or early Thurs
Alain Guiraudie’s latest photographic series debuted at Paris’s Crèvecœur gallery as part of the 58th Directors’ Fortnight in 2026. The exhibition features a stark, naked figure wandering a forest, echoing the director’s cinematic themes of nature, desire, and myth. Guiraudie,...
‘Will Trent’ Star Ramón Rodríguez Says He ‘Smashed’ His Face Filming a Stunt in Puerto Rico, Wants Bad Bunny to Guest Star https://t.co/YWli0oS7M6 via @variety
Sony Pictures’ horror sequel *28 Years Later: The Bone Temple* will arrive on Netflix in the United States on March 31, 2026, just weeks after its January 16 theatrical release. The film struggled at the box office, prompting an unusually swift move from...
The new trailer for *Dune: Part Three* showcases the franchise’s signature scale and confirms a December 18, 2026 release, positioning it as a potential awards‑season tentpole. Simultaneously, Warner Bros. is on the brink of an $800 million acquisition by Skydance, a...
Budget: $90M X 2.5 = $225M Stands at roughly $22M globally Loss should be much larger than -$90M
Warner Bros. Releases Over 50 More Looney Tunes Classics from the Vault https://t.co/mHwfkAdHIE via @IndieWire
Judd Apatow’s upcoming Netflix documentary, titled "Norm: The Tale Of Norm Macdonald," moves closer to release after receiving an R rating for language and sexual references. The film joins Apatow’s growing slate of comedy‑focused documentaries, including profiles of Garry Shandling...
the stars are aligning for the Daily Wire to make a movie with Kristy Swanson as an old, conservative Buffy
Adam Sandler, long known for SNL sketches and low‑brow comedies, has experienced a career renaissance highlighted by his performance in the Safdie Brothers’ thriller Uncut Gems. The turning point began with his heartfelt Netflix tribute song “Farley,” which reminded audiences...
Frameline, the nonprofit behind San Francisco’s International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, announced its 2026 Completion Fund grantees, supporting six diverse projects ranging from documentary features to experimental shorts. The fund, which has allocated $717,500 to 203 films since its 1991 inception, highlights...
At yesterday's Dune: Part Three trailer event, Denis Villeneuve explained how this new film will be different from the previous two. More thrilling, new tone, new look, new planets, new sound, and new personal connections. (1/2) https://t.co/MOM46wPjHS
Warner Bros. released the first teaser for Denis Villeneuve’s *Dune: Part Three*, showcasing a shift toward a thriller‑driven, action‑heavy tone. The clip highlights a blond‑haired Robert Pattinson, a new visual aesthetic, and a chant‑filled soundtrack by Hans Zimmer. Villeneuve confirmed...
A vertical teaser for *Dune: Part Three* has been released, showcasing a tall, skinny format that aligns with Denis Villeneuve’s preference for expansive horizons. The teaser’s narrow aspect ratio emphasizes height over width, sparking debate among fans about visual storytelling....
