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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.
Dave Bautista headlines the 2024 indie action film *The Killer's Game*, reuniting with three fellow Marvel Cinematic Universe alumni—Pom Klementieff, Ben Kingsley and Scott Adkins. The plot follows hitman Joe Flood, who places a contract on his own life after a misdiagnosed neurodegenerative disease, only to discover he’s still alive and under attack. The film mixes over‑the‑top gunplay, martial‑arts set‑pieces and self‑aware humor, delivering a stylized experience that feels both familiar and fresh. Critics note its cheesy charm and solid stunt work make it a worthwhile watch for genre fans.
Amazon MGM Studios’ sequel "Red, White & Royal Wedding" has wrapped production, reuniting most of the original ensemble and adding newcomers such as Lena Headey. The narrative pivots from Alex and Henry’s marriage to Princess Beatrice’s wedding, as confirmed by...
Anna Camp reveals that her character Jessica Bowden in Scream 7 was originally given even less screen time before the final cut, and she helped shape the character’s abusive‑relationship backstory. She performed most of her intense fight scenes, praising her stunt...
"Pretty Lethal" is a ballet‑thriller directed by Vicky Jewson that streams globally on Prime Video on March 25, 2026. Written by former ballerina Kate Freund and starring Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor and others, the film fuses pointe‑shoe combat with body‑horror....
Andrea Di Stefano’s 2025 film *My Tennis Maestro* attempts a tragi‑comedy take on the Italian sports‑drama wave sparked by Luca Guadagnino’s *Challengers*. While the screenplay wavers between raunchy humor and melancholy, Pierfrancesco Favino’s nuanced turn as a washed‑up coach anchors...
Netflix added the action thriller "Nobody 2" to its catalog today, making the August 15, 2025 sequel to the 2021 hit available for streaming worldwide. The film, starring Bob Odenkirk and an ensemble cast that includes Sharon Stone, RZA and Colin Hanks,...
Prediction markets have become a major force in Oscar betting, with more than $120 million wagered this season. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are publishing odds, such as Kalshi’s 86 percent chance for the best original song and Polymarket’s 47 percent lead for...
Customer satisfaction is paying off for #Hoppers which will rule the #boxoffice over Oscar wknd. $7.1M 2nd FRI going to about $29M for 2nd wknd giving Pixar pic a drop of just 37%. Domestic cume will climb to $87M in 10 days,...
New @PuckNews: The only awards that matter this weekend, my own personal honors for the best and mostly worst of awards season. ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/KbYgEnpWTy
Takashi Miike’s cult classic Ichi the Killer is receiving a 4K restoration that will open in Japanese theaters on May 15, marking its 25th anniversary. The director and cinematographer Hideo Yamamoto oversaw the new scan, promising sharper neon‑lit visuals and...
Friday the 13th #BoxOffice - FRI MAR 13: $8M - #RemindersOfHim $7.1M - #Hoppers $4.4M - #undertone $2.6M - #Scream7 $1.2M - #GOAT $650k - #TheBride $545k - #WutheringHeights
New romance #RemindersOfHim opened to $8M on FRI incl pre-shows. CinemaScore is a B while RT aud score is faring better with 89%. Opening wknd #boxoffice looks on track for about $19M beating out last pic based on Colleen Hoover novel,...
Peacock’s weekly slate (March 16‑22, 2026) features three exclusive releases of the musical film Wicked: For Good—a standard premiere, a sing‑along edition, and a Jon M Chu commentary cut—plus the behind‑the‑scenes special Defying Gravity. The streaming service also drops the Season 12 finale of Married To Medicine:...
New horror pic #undertone kicked off its release with Friday the 13th launch of $4.4M incl THU pre-shows. C CinemaScore here and RT aud score of only 54%. Opening wknd #boxoffice might get to around $8M.
Razzie Awards 2026 Winners: Ice Cube Named Worst Actor as ‘War of the Worlds’ Dominates With Five Dishonors https://t.co/NdYXlSUpib via @variety
Akshay Kumar has officially joined Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal 5, sharing a Tom & Jerry‑style rivalry with Ajay Devgn. The sequel, slated for a 2027 release, reunites the original gang while introducing Kumar’s bald‑look cameo. It marks the first full‑length comedy collaboration between the two...
Still cannot get over what NINA KIRI accomplished in #Undertone. Will undoubtedly be one of my favorite performances of the year in one of my favorite horror movies of the year. Catch our full Collider Ladies Night convo on Undertone, Handmaid's...
Anil Kapoor recently disclosed that he turned down a cameo in the upcoming action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge because he had already committed to another project. The veteran actor also revealed past refusals of high‑profile films such as Baazigar, Raaz,...
The documentary *The Secret Reading Club of Kabul* premieres at Copenhagen’s CPH:DOX, chronicling a covert reading circle formed by young Afghan women under Taliban oppression. Inspired by Anne Frank’s diary, the girls write their own journals, risking arrest to keep...
Disney+’s weekly slate from March 16‑22, 2026, introduces five new titles, including the latest episode of the drama series In Your Radiant Season, a fresh installment of American Idol Season 9, the children’s show Maddie & The Test, experimental short film...
Forbes’ 2025 highest‑paid actors list placed Mark Wahlberg third with $44 million, sparking confusion because he appeared in only one theatrical release, *Flight Risk*. The bulk of his earnings came from two streaming projects—*Play Dirty* for Prime Video, reportedly paying $25 million,...
On his 61st birthday, Bollywood star Aamir Khan announced that he has finalized his next acting projects after spending six months exclusively reviewing scripts. He also revealed that producer Aparna Purohit will take over daily operations at Aamir Khan Productions,...
Hulu’s March 16‑22 slate adds the animated Garfield film starring Chris Pratt, a 2024 box‑office hit that earned $234 million worldwide. The platform also launches the full run of the 1990s sitcom The Nanny and the Agatha Christie Library collection, expanding...
"Our Gang" short "The Lucky Corner," with Scotty Beckett and his grandfather as the proprietors of a sidewalk lemonade stand, opened in theaters in 1936. https://t.co/EiKNFtq04T https://t.co/vGlBqfK3WP
The Snake, Jenna MacMillan’s SXSW 2026 directorial debut, follows Jamie, a forty‑something woman whose arrested‑development lifestyle disrupts the lives of her family and friends. The film attempts a dramedy blend but stalls between broad bedroom‑farce comedy and uneasy serious moments....
Paramount Skydance’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery creates a merged studio aiming to release up to 30 films in 2027, with 26 theatrical titles already slated. The slate leans heavily on established franchises such as Godzilla‑Kong, Superman, Sonic the...
Jordan Peele‑produced horror film "Him" will debut on Netflix on April 19, 2026, after an exclusive streaming window on Peacock. Directed by Justin Tipping and co‑written by Skip Bronkie and Zack Akers, the movie follows a quarterback whose career ends...
Veteran Kannada star Vishnuvardhan kept his remuneration at a modest Rs 75 lakh, even turning down a Rs 1.5 crore offer after the success of Yajamana. He insisted on covering his own stay, food and crew expenses, refusing producers to foot any entourage costs....
Emerald Fennell’s 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights has amassed $220.2 million worldwide, placing it second among this year’s releases after China’s Pegasus 3. The film earned $80.3 million domestically and $139.9 million overseas, a 74 % premium for international markets. It has now overtaken the...
District 9, the 2009 sci‑fi thriller with a 90 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating, will leave Netflix’s library on April 1, 2026. The film, co‑produced by Peter Jackson, earned $210.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget and received four Oscar nominations. Its departure reflects Netflix’s rotating licensing...
Rosamund Pike told the *How to Fail With Elizabeth Day* podcast that the 2005 sci‑fi action film *Doom*, in which she starred opposite Dwayne Johnson, is "one of the worst films ever made." She said the project terrified her, fearing...
The 2026 Oscars documentary slate features five powerful nonfiction titles covering prison abuse, ovarian cancer, women’s rights in Iran, and a rare record of Vladimir Putin’s propaganda machine. Production of politically sensitive documentaries remains fraught, with many projects struggling to...
The 30th anniversary of Hong Kong's FILMART runs March 17‑20, 2026, featuring over 760 exhibitors and more than 7,600 industry professionals. Among the highlighted Hollywood co‑productions is "Eyes of Salt," starring James Pratt, Bernice Liu, Erin Anne Gray, Kelly Monisse,...
Netflix has solidified its niche as the go‑to platform for mid‑budget sci‑fi action, and *War Machine* is a textbook example. Directed by Paul Franklin and starring Alan Ritchson, the 90‑minute film offers a lean, focused narrative centered on a scarred...
At SXSW 2026, the indie slate highlighted three distinct dramedies: Joe Swanberg’s “The Sun Never Sets,” starring Jake Johnson and Dakota Fanning, was shot on 35mm in Alaska and leans heavily on character dialogue. Gloria Mercer’s “A Safe Distance” channels...
The 2025 streaming remake of War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cube, dominated this year’s Razzie Awards, taking five top “worst” honors including Worst Picture, Actor, Director, Screenplay and Remake. The film was criticized for its desk‑bound premise, hack dialogue and...
The 2025 streaming version of War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cube, dominated this year’s Razzie Awards, capturing five top “worst” categories including worst picture, actor, director, screenplay and remake. The ceremony also singled out Rebel Wilson for worst actress, Disney’s CGI...
#Oscars weekend is here. Got to hang with my favorite Davis family members to talk predictions and the exciting 98th ceremony ahead. @LinseyDavis @ABCNewsLive @var https://t.co/URylvBXWE4
Joe Swanberg’s new romance “The Sun Never Sets,” set against Alaska’s stark landscape, follows Wendy (Dakota Fanning) as she juggles an age‑gap partnership, a toxic ex‑boyfriend, and a potential new love. The film showcases Swanberg’s evolution from low‑budget mumblecore to a...
A record number of women this year are nominated at the #Oscars. Here I am on @ABCNewsLive with @LinseyDavis talking about the 74 women that will be in the room on Sunday. https://t.co/70tS8fQcJu
SXSW 2026 reinforces its non‑fiction niche by premiering three documentaries that explore hidden subcultures. "Beyond the Duplex Planet" follows David Greenberger’s work with elderly residents, turning their stories into a celebrated zine. "Cornbread Mafia" recounts the rise of the largest...
READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME is everything I hoped for and then some. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett deliver the ideal kind of sequel — one you can love just as much as the original, but for some...
Geeta Gandbhir has become the first woman ever nominated for two Oscars in the same year, earning nods for Best Documentary Feature with *The Perfect Neighbor* and Best Documentary Short with *The Devil Is Busy*. This rare double nomination places her...
Colleen Hoover, whose novels have sold more than 35 million copies, is rapidly becoming a Hollywood staple. Recent adaptations include the films It Ends With Us, Regretting You, and Reminders of Him, with Verity slated for a fall release and the...
Never After Dark, screened at SXSW 2026, follows professional psychic Airi and her deceased sister Miku as they investigate a haunted house owned by a mother‑son duo planning a property flip. The film blends classic J‑horror motifs with a modern...
Two People Exchanging Saliva, an Oscar‑nominated short by Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh, depicts a dystopian society where kissing is illegal and punished by being sealed in a box and dropped from a cliff. The film blends noir‑style black‑and‑white visuals...
"Edie Arnold Is A Loser" debuted at SXSW 2026, chronicling a Catholic schoolgirl who discovers punk drumming against strict curfew, anti‑punk authority, and a lack of instruments. The film blends teen romance with a DIY music narrative, highlighting the protagonist...
Chloe Grace Moretz returns to the romantic‑comedy genre after a 12‑year gap with the SXSW‑premiered film “Love Language.” The indie follows a bride‑to‑be who, after being left at the altar, starts a lucrative side business writing wedding vows. Writer‑director Joey...
"We’ve Never Seen an Oscar Race Like This Before" Uh... yes we have. A bunch of them. What we haven't had is as many "experts" claiming to know the state of the race in a way no one actually an writing so...
PBS will launch the documentary "White With Fear" on March 24, both on its broadcast network and streaming app. The film investigates a decades‑long political playbook that amplifies racial division and white‑victimization narratives for power and profit. It features first‑person...
