Today's Movies Pulse
Paramount cleared to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, but states gear up for antitrust fight
The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount Global's proposed purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding it will not lessen competition in traditional television and will create a strong streaming alternative. Nonetheless, California, New York and several other states are preparing separate antitrust challenges, setting the stage for a multi‑jurisdictional legal battle.
First Trailer and Poster for Supernatural Thriller SIGHT UNSEEN
The first trailer and poster for the supernatural thriller *Sight Unseen* have been released, showcasing a haunted cabin and a tense sibling inheritance storyline. Written and directed by indie filmmaker Steven Packhurst, the film stars Lauren Pisano, Daniel Burns, and Kellie Spill. The movie will debut on US VOD platforms on May 19, while a UK/ROI release date remains unannounced. The teaser emphasizes a low‑budget, high‑concept horror approach aimed at streaming audiences.
James Marsden Cast In Apple TV Thriller Series ‘Disavowed’
Actor James Marsden has been announced as the lead of Apple TV’s upcoming espionage thriller “Disavowed.” He will portray CIA case officer Brad Griffin, a fired operative who chases a mysterious assassin with a $15 million federal bounty. The series is...
"Etty" (Les Films Du Poisson): Arte's New Series Hits Cinemas Before TV Broadcast
Arte’s upcoming flagship series "Etty," written by Israeli screenwriter Hagai Levi, has secured CNC approval for a limited theatrical run before its television debut. The co‑production with Les Films du Poisson will see the show screened in cinemas this spring,...
Relations Between Distributors and Exhibitors: Why Are Tensions Rising?
A leaked internal email, first reported by Le Monde, has highlighted growing friction between film distributors and theatrical exhibitors. The correspondence reveals disputes over shrinking theatrical windows, revenue‑share formulas, and the impact of streaming platforms on traditional box‑office earnings. Industry...
Narrativ Nation: Producing Without Imposed Formats
Narrativ Nation, a Brussels‑based production house, has finished shooting its 90‑minute TV movie Le Sein de Jupiter in Lille. The film is a majority‑French co‑production that originated in Belgium, reflecting the company’s cross‑border financing model. Co‑founder Dylan Klass says the...
Netflix to Launch Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew with Global Theatrical Release
Netflix announced a worldwide theatrical debut for Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew on Feb. 12, 2027, followed by a Netflix streaming release on April 2. AMC CEO Adam Aron hailed the move as the biggest...
What to Watch Now, International Edition: Sirat (2025)
Sirāt, the 2025 desert‑rave drama by Oliver Laxe, follows a father’s desperate search for his missing daughter amid a sprawling Moroccan rave. The film blends stark desert cinematography with an electronic score co‑created with Kanding Ray, forgoing traditional composers to...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is A Love Letter To Print And A Warning About Its Fall
The sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada" arrives as a nostalgic ode to print media, using fashion’s glossy aesthetic to underscore the medium’s waning relevance. While the film sparks debate over casting and production choices, its core message celebrates tactile...
Billie Eilish, Intimate in Even James Cameron's Eye: Our Critics Weigh in on 3D Concert Doc 'Hit Me Hard and...
Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)” opens in theaters, capturing her sold‑out 106‑show world tour that drew 1.5 million fans. James Cameron co‑directs, applying the high‑frame‑rate 3D technology that powered Avatar Fire and Ash. The film strips back...
‘Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour’ Review: James Cameron Captures the Singer in 3D, and in...
James Cameron co‑directed a 3D concert film of Billie Eilish’s 2025 Hit Me Hard and Soft tour, releasing it as ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)’. The movie captures the full setlist, including new album tracks...
‘Safari’: A Fantastic Pan-African Romance Thriller
Safari is a Kenya‑Nigeria co‑production with South African input, billed as a pan‑African romance thriller. It debuted at Kenya’s Kalasha Awards on April 28, following a Nigerian senator’s wife who becomes entangled in a murder mystery on the Kenyan coast. Reviewers...
FCC’s Gomez Calls For Review Of Paramount’s Dodgy Merger Financing
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez has urged a thorough review of the proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount, the Ellison family, and Warner Bros. She highlighted that roughly 49.5% of the deal’s financing comes from Middle‑East and Chinese government‑linked investors, raising foreign‑ownership...
China's May Day Box Office Hits 758 Million Yuan as Low Prices Drive Attendance
China's five‑day May Day holiday generated 758 million yuan (about $105 million) in box‑office revenue, a 1.41% year‑on‑year rise. The surge was powered by an 8% drop in average ticket price and the growing "film+" business model that blends cinema with retail...
The Green Knight and the Fear of Becoming a Man
The blog post spotlights a deep‑dive podcast episode on David Lowery’s film *The Green Knight*, framing it as more than a medieval fantasy. Host Jason Herbert brings in medieval scholar Matt Gabriele to unpack the movie’s treatment of fear, masculinity,...
Brazilian Initiative HBF+Brazil Celebrates Successful Pilot Edition
The Hubert Bals Fund, together with Projeto Paradiso, RioFilme, Spcine and Embratur, is extending the HBF+Brazil co‑development initiative after a pilot that awarded ten Brazilian fiction projects €10,000 (≈ $10,900) each. The success was highlighted at IFFR 2026, where two funded projects...
Framestore Announces Theo Jones as Creative Director, AI
Framestore has created a new Creative Director, AI role and appointed Oscar‑nominated visual‑effects supervisor Theo Jones to lead it. Jones will bridge cutting‑edge artificial‑intelligence tools with the studio’s high‑end film, advertising, episodic and immersive projects. He will also oversee the...
Netflix Quietly Removes Underrated 2013 Action Movie
Netflix removed the 2013 action thriller *Homefront* from its U.S. library on May 1, 2026 as part of its regular licensed‑content purge. The film, starring Jason Statham and written by Sylvester Stallone, earned $48 million worldwide against a $22 million budget, making...
The Other Bennet Sister Gets Her Due in a Sparkling New Adaptation
BBC One’s new miniseries "The Other Bennet Sister" reimagines Jane Austen’s overlooked character Mary Bennet, following her journey from Longbourn to a London governess role. Based on Janice Hadlow’s 2020 novel, the four‑part drama stars Ella Bruccoleri and streams in...
'Dead Man's Wire' Quietly Joins Netflix After Box Office Flop
Gus Van Sant’s thriller *Dead Man’s Wire* will debut on Netflix on May 28, 2026 after a limited theatrical run that generated just $3.55 million against a $13 million budget. The film, starring Bill Skarsgård and Dacre Montgomery, earned strong critical praise, holding a 91% Rotten...
Britt Lower Finds some Evidence in Harlan Coben's I Will Find You Teaser
Netflix adds Britt Lower to its 12th Harlan Coben adaptation, "I Will Find You," set to debut June 18, while Apple TV releases a chilling trailer for the new thriller "Cape Fear" starring Javier Bardem, premiering June 5. Sky TV renews the...
In 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' Sally Field's Co-Star Is an Octopus. She Thinks You'll Like It Too
Sally Field stars as Tova in Netflix’s new adaptation “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” which streams from Friday. The film follows a lonely widow who befriends a talking Pacific octopus, voiced by Alfred Molina, and uses the relationship to explore themes of...
John Waters Would Love This Film About a Horny, Haunted Hoover
Thai filmmaker Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke’s debut feature *A Useful Ghost* premiered at Cannes, where it captured a Critics’ Week award. The surreal comedy follows a possessed vacuum cleaner that acts on a lustful spirit, delivering slap‑stick set‑pieces alongside earnest queer romance....
Adidas Taps Timothée Chalamet, Messi, and Bad Bunny for World Cup 2026 Film
adidas has unveiled a short film called "Backyard Legends" ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, starring Academy‑Award‑nominated actor Timothée Chalamet alongside soccer icons Lionel Messi, Bad Bunny, Jude Bellingham and others. The narrative follows Chalamet assembling a street‑ball team to challenge a legendary...
Released 29 April, This True-Crime Docuseries About a Woman Who Met a Murderer on Tinder Has Got Everyone Talking
"Should I Marry a Murderer?" debuted on Netflix on 29 April 2026 and instantly claimed the No. 1 spot in the United States, ranking in the global top five. The three‑part British docuseries follows Glasgow forensic pathologist Dr. Caroline Muirhead, who discovers her...
BIFF Opens a Gateway to the Oscars for Asian Cinema
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has been added to the Academy’s new eligibility pathway for the International Feature Film Oscar, allowing the winner of its Busan Award – Best Film to be submitted directly. This places BIFF alongside Cannes,...
Legends — Steve Coogan Leads War on Drugs in Nailbiting Netflix Thriller
Netflix’s new limited series "Legends" pits veteran actor Steve Coogan against the brutal world of drug trafficking, delivering a tense, fast‑paced thriller. The show follows a DEA operative navigating corrupt agencies and cartel violence, blending gritty realism with Coogan’s signature...
ICICI Lombard Marks 25 Years with Immersive Cinema Activation
ICICI Lombard marked its 25th anniversary with an immersive cinema activation at PVR Inox in Mumbai’s R City Mall. The brand film featuring the insurer’s origami‑bird symbol was projected not only on the screen but also onto the auditorium ceiling during screenings...
48fps Concert Film Blurs Line Between Screen and Live
Just got out of the @billieeilish and @JimCameron concert film. The US premiere played in high frame rate (48fps) at the Westwood Village and it was easily the best use of high frame rate that I’ve seen on a movie...
The Billie Eilish Doco and Other New Movies Everyone Will Be Talking About This Week
This week’s releases span a 3D concert documentary, a parody action film, a quirky sheep‑led mystery, and an extreme‑sports documentary. Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard And Soft” combines James Cameron’s 3D spectacle with intimate backstage moments. Mortal Kombat II leans on self‑aware nods...
Forget ‘Chernobyl’ — Prime Video’s 3-Part Political Thriller Is a Near-Perfect Weekend Binge
Prime Video’s three‑part miniseries “The Salisbury Poisonings” dramatizes the 2018 Novichok attack that injured Sergei Skripal’s family and police officer Nick Bailey. The show centers on public‑health chief Tracy Daszkiewicz and the personal toll on victims, while streaming charts show...
US Premiere of Cameron/Eilish 3D Concert at Iconic Westwood Theater
Tonight’s screening. Big thanks to @ParamountPics for the invite to the US premiere of @JimCameron and @billieeilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D at the Westwood Village. Heard the theater is going to be reopen until...
In Just 4 Days, Netflix's New Crime Thriller Series Hits 11 Million Views Worldwide
Netflix’s latest crime‑thriller series amassed 11 million worldwide views in just four days, making it one of the platform’s quickest‑rising original releases. The binge‑worthy drama sparked a 250 % spike in social‑media mentions and topped the streaming charts in more than 70...
Aron Should Demand Consistent Theatrical Windows Before PVOD/SVOD
"Why is Adam Aron seemingly incapable of saying something like, “The ecosystem of the theatrical business works best with a healthy, consistent window, first to PVOD and then to SVOD (Netflix. HBO Max, etc). AMC will not ...
Hollywood Merger Fears Reveal Oligarch Threat, Unity Wins
So @MarkRuffalo and I wrote an oped for the NYT on what looks like a merger fight in Hollywood over Paramount/Warner, but it's really about how fear of oligarchs is overtaking America. And there's a lesson in how solidarity helps...
Warner Bros Discovery’s Oscar Collection Grew In Q1, But Its Revenue Did Not
Warner Bros. Discovery reported Q1 2026 revenue of $8.9 billion, a slight dip from $9 billion a year earlier, as the company prepares for its pending sale to Paramount Skydance. While total advertising revenue fell 8% to $1.8 billion, streaming revenue grew 7% YoY...
Zelda Live‑action Film Hits Theaters May 7, 2027
The Legend of Zelda live action movie releases in exactly one year in theaters. May 7, 2027: https://t.co/WuoofQIu9u
Shakman's TV Success Doesn't Guarantee Superhero Film Success
Wow. No one seems to remember everything that didn’t work in his FF movie. It was a failure to understand the group, the fan desires, and the visual clarity. Shakman did great on TV. No reason to think he should...
Obsession: Curry Barker Plays on the Twisted Ideas of the Manosphere in a Violent Make-a-Wish Horror
Curry Barker returns with *Obsession*, a genre‑blending horror that follows Bear, a shy man who breaks a novelty “One Wish Willow” and forces his crush Nikki into a violent, over‑the‑top devotion. The film juxtaposes slapstick comedy with gore, using the...
Summer Box Office Demand High, Conversion Gaps Threaten Mid‑Tier Films
The Summer Movie Season isn’t lacking demand. It’s lacking conversion. From #ToyStory5’s early lock to #TheOdyssey’s high-risk ceiling, the signals are clear: the hits are set, the middle is fighting to survive, and conversion gaps will decide everything. https://t.co/Xw61h3nwpt
Guillermo Del Toro Receives BFI Fellowship From Cate Blanchett at the BFI Chair’s Dinner
Guillermo del Toro was honored with the British Film Institute’s highest accolade, the BFI Fellowship, presented by Cate Blanchett at the BFI Chair’s Dinner in London. The award recognizes his three‑decade career blending dark fantasy, horror and emotional storytelling, highlighted by...
The Christophers: Steven Soderbergh Pits Ian McKellen Against Michaela Coel for a Film Rich with Ideas About Art, Criticism and...
Steven Soderbergh’s new film The Christophers pairs Ian McKellen with Michaela Coel in a tightly wound drama about a retired painter’s unfinished legacy and a young restorer hired to forge his missing works. The plot centers on Julian Sklar’s plan to cash...
Great 8 Showcase Revealed for Cannes 2026
The British Film Institute and British Council have unveiled the ninth‑edition GREAT 8 showcase, featuring eight debut UK feature films slated for the Cannes Marché 2026. Unseen footage will be streamed online from May 8, with the titles available to buyers and programmers...
Sight and Sound: The June 2026 Issue
Sight and Sound’s June 2026 issue blends reverent retrospectives with forward‑looking industry insight. It opens with a deep‑dive on Marilyn Monroe, arguing that her talent has been eclipsed by her image, while Guillermo del Toro is honored with a BFI Fellowship that...
Gregg Araki’s “Mysterious Skin” Is Still a Staggering and Devastating Triumph
Gregg Araki’s 2004 indie drama *Mysterious Skin* received a 4K restoration premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival’s Legacy screening. The film, starring Joseph Gordon‑Levitt and Brady Corbet, revisits the harrowing aftermath of childhood sexual abuse through vivid, unsettling imagery....
Movie Review – Tuner (2025)
Tuner, Daniel Roher’s 2025 narrative debut, follows piano tuner Niki (Leo Woodall) who leverages his precise ear to crack safes after a hearing condition forces him out of music. The film blends rapid‑cut editing, immersive sound design, and a mentor‑mentee...
State AGs Send Paramount Subpoenas in Warner Bros. Merger Investigation
Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery are advancing a $110 billion merger, but a coalition of state attorneys general has issued civil investigative subpoenas to Paramount. The subpoenas target the Department of Justice’s antitrust review and the competitive impact of the...
Josh Brolin’s R-Rated Zombie Movie Sets Peacock Streaming Date
Peacock will add the cult zombie comedy Planet Terror to its streaming library on Friday, May 22, 2026. The 2007 film, co‑produced by Quentin Tarantino and starring Josh Brolin, is part of the Grindhouse double feature alongside Tarantino’s Death Proof....
HotDocs Review: Gregor Brändli’s Elephants and Squirrels
Gregor Brändli’s HotDocs documentary *Elephants and Squirrels* examines the contested repatriation of Sri Lankan artifacts held in a Basel museum, spotlighting Switzerland’s ambiguous role in colonial trade. The film follows Sri Lankan artist Deneth Piumakshi Veda as she navigates museum archives, confronts human‑remains collections,...
Box Office Preview: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ to Battle ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ for Mother’s Day Bouquet
Warner Bros. predicts a conservative $35 million domestic opening for the video‑game sequel Mortal Kombat II, while industry trackers see the film pulling $40‑$49 million and challenging the female‑led sequel Devil Wears Prada 2 for the Mother’s Day box‑office crown. Prada 2, buoyed by a $77.2 million opening...
HotDocs Review: Let Our Mountains Live
Let Our Mountains Live, a HotDocs‑screened documentary by Håvard Bustnes, chronicles Norway’s largest wind‑farm project that encroaches on Sámi reindeer‑herding lands. Despite a Norwegian Supreme Court ruling that the development violates Sámi human rights, the government proceeds, forcing the community...