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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.
‘A Friend Of Dorothy,’ an Oscar‑nominated short reviewed by Jennie Kermode, explores the historic concept of queer safe‑spaces through a chance encounter between teenage JJ (Alistair Nwachukwu) and an elderly Dorothy (Miriam Margolyes). The film weaves two origins of the phrase—The Wizard of Oz and Dorothy Parker—into a subtle narrative about mentorship and identity. Nwachukwu’s delicate performance is highlighted, while Margolyes occasionally overacts and Stephen Fry’s cameo provides a steadying presence. The review underscores the film’s timely reminder that intergenerational support remains vital as LGBTQ+ freedoms face renewed challenges.
Kill Me, a dark‑comedy thriller screened at SXSW 2026, follows Jimmy (Charlie Day) who awakens in a blood‑soaked bathtub with no memory of a suicide attempt. He enlists the help of 911 operator Margot (Allison Williams) to uncover whether he...
Mark Wahlberg’s 2016 disaster epic *Deepwater Horizon* has resurfaced as a streaming hit on Netflix, despite its original $150 million budget and a $112 million box‑office loss. The film, which earned two Oscar nominations, now ranks among the most‑watched titles on Netflix’s...
Russell Crowe's 2024 crime thriller "Sleeping Dogs" has become a cult favorite despite poor critical reviews. The film holds a 43% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes but an 80% audience rating on Popcornmeter, and it earned only $2 million at the...
Amy Madigan, 75, is a frontrunner for Best Supporting Actress after sweeping critics’ awards for her role in Zach Cregger’s horror film *Weapons*. She faces two strong rivals: Teyana Taylor, who has won every major televised precursor, and Wunmi Mosaku, a...
We don't talk enough We should open up Before it's all too much Will we ever learn? We've been here before It's just what we know Now, when the Earth, humanity, and even the future itself feel broken, "Project Hail Mary" is a must-see comeback movie...
Word that Universal will be expanding its theatrical exclusivity windows starting today (just before what should be a very big year at the box office) is hopefully a signal that major studios with a greater vested interest in multiplex revenues...
Sony Pictures Animation’s new film GOAT has become the first major studio release to feature an all‑disability loop group, providing the crowd and ambient sounds throughout the movie. The Disability Loop Group, created through the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, includes...
Behind‑the‑scenes footage of the upcoming Street Fighter live‑action film was unveiled at Capcom Cup 12, featuring director Takayuki Nakayama alongside the principal cast. The actors, including Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, 50 Cent and Olivier Richters, discuss their personal connections to the game and showcase...
Marq Evans’s documentary *Capturing Bigfoot* debuted in the SXSW Documentary Spotlight, tracing the half‑century saga sparked by the 1967 Patterson‑Gimlin film. The film interweaves fresh archival material and newly uncovered evidence that reignites the hoax versus authenticity debate. It also...
Netflix’s new action film “War Machine,” starring Alan Ritchson, topped the Samba TV weekly Wrap Report chart with 7 million households watching in its first three days. The movie marks the platform’s second major action hit of 2026, following the thriller...
Lionsgate announced that its supernatural horror thriller "Do Not Enter" will debut in theaters and on digital platforms on March 20, 2026. The film follows a group of livestreaming urban explorers, known as the Creepers, as they investigate New Jersey’s...
Comedian Jimmy O. Yang announced a theatrical rollout for his third stand‑up special, "Finally Home," premiering in Hong Kong on March 20 and expanding to U.S. and Canadian cinemas on March 27 via Variance Films. The hour‑long show was recorded during a sold‑out...
Brian Tetsuro Ivie's indie sci‑fi drama Anima premiered in the Narrative Spotlight at SXSW, pairing a dying tech mogul with a young driver tasked with delivering him to a virtual‑reality afterlife service. Set five minutes in the future, the film...
‘Baby/Girls’ is a documentary co‑directed by Alyse Walsh and Jackie Jesko that premiered at SXSW, chronicling the lives of three white teenage mothers living at Compassion House, a Christian group home in Springdale, Arkansas. The film reveals how the 2022...
The documentary *Baby/Girls* follows teenage mothers and pregnant teens in a rural Arkansas maternity home, exploring how the 2022 overturn of Roe v. Wade intensified cultural and economic pressures. Directors Alyse Walsh and Jackie Jesko capture intimate moments but intersperse...
Wild Nights, Tamed Beasts, directed by Tong Wang, debuted at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The dark crime‑thriller follows caregiver Ye Xiaolin, whose patients die under mysterious circumstances, and zookeeper Ma Deyong, who tends an aging lion. Set against China’s...
At the 2024 Oscars, media watchdog Free Press will stage a protest outside the Dolby Theatre, unveiling a large mobile billboard that harshly critiques David Ellison. The billboard, designed to “congratulate” Ellison, targets his role in a high‑profile merger involving...
Illumination, Nintendo and Universal expect The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to open with more than $160 million in its first five domestic days, positioning it as the biggest box‑office performer of 2026 so far. The sequel surpasses the 2023 Mario Bros launch, which earned $204.6 million...
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has formally asked the Department of Justice to block the $111 billion Paramount‑Warner Bros. merger unless enforceable worker protections are included. Union leaders highlighted concerns that the deal could trigger layoffs and diminish domestic production for...
Film Comment’s podcast hosts Devika and Clint teamed with Los Angeles Review of Books editors Eric Newman, Annie Berke and Elizabeth Alsop for a special Oscars 2026 preview. The episode dissects the Best Picture slate—including Sinners, The Secret Agent and F1—while flagging emerging trends, surprise contenders and...
Premeditated Productions has secured a five‑year extension of its first‑look deal with Amazon MGM Studios, extending the partnership through summer 2032. Launched in 2024 as the production arm of Entangled Publishing, Premeditated has already greenlit over a dozen adaptations of New York Times...
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s historic 1972 “Power to the People” concerts at Madison Square Garden will be released as a restored film, screening on April 29 and May 3. The double‑feature captures the only full‑length live performances Lennon gave after the...
The 1926 silent film "The Darling of Paris" uses a dual‑role structure to contrast a 1890s stage star with her 1920s counterpart, reflecting the era’s fascination with rejuvenation. Betty Compson’s performance spans youthful vigor and seasoned age, aided by transformative...
Sarah DeLappe has been tapped to write the script for 3000 Pictures’ remake of the 1992 thriller Single White Female, now titled Single Female, starring Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell. Veteran producers Stacey Sher and studio veteran Marisa Paiva are...
When was the last time the two films in a legitimate race for Best Picture both earned more than $200 million at the box office before nominations were announced? 2011 with THE SOCIAL NETWORK and THE KING’S SPEECH? I’m not...
Now decibeling #undertone at AMC 16 in Prime 🔉 LIVE reax to follow on #MMT🌕 Hype is BIG here, can this film live up? https://t.co/GA3jnkQv5T
"Bodycam" is a 75‑minute found‑footage horror film presented as police body‑camera recordings. The story follows two officers who stumble into a domestic dispute that spirals into a supernatural nightmare, delivering nonstop scares. Director Brandon Christensen adheres to diegetic sound and...
Am projecting that #Scream7 will break $100M at North American #boxoffice tomorrow FRI on its 15th day of release. First 2026 film to join century club and fastest #Scream movie to ever reach this milestone. https://t.co/FV1mznQKjr
HOW TO MAKE A KILLING is much more of a remake of kind hearts and coronets than is being advertised, with none of that film’s charm https://t.co/MMjVHCtblh
The 98th Academy Awards will be broadcast on March 15, 2026, more than two months after the new year began. The date results from a cascade of scheduling conflicts, including the Critics Choice Awards, SAG‑AFTRA ceremony, and the Winter Olympics,...
EXCLU: Sony’s SINGLE WHITE FEMALE remake, SINGLR FEMALE, starring Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell lands BODIES BODIES BODIES writer and adds Stacey Sher as a producer https://t.co/vM46js41MH
Final Oscar Predictions: Best Actress — It’s Jessie Buckley, Plain and Simple https://t.co/qOdI3qNiCd via @variety #Oscars
Sony Pictures Classics announced the theatrical release of the raunchy comedy "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass" for July 10, 2026. The film stars Jennifer Aniston and Jon Hamm playing fictionalized versions of themselves, with Zoey Deutch leading as...
Final Oscar Predictions: Best Actor — Michael B. Jordan and Leonardo DiCaprio Gain Late Momentum as Timothée Chalamet Fades Who are you predicting? https://t.co/nrcbhlcKZh via @variety #Oscars
All competition enforcers will find our deal is pro-competitive says Paramount Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim of Warner deal. This is opportunity to build a "true champion" for the creative community that can compete effectively global stage and streaming market.
Mark Mothersbaugh, co‑founder of Devo and veteran composer of animated scores, is scoring Pixar’s latest feature “Hoppers,” an ecological adventure about animals defending their habitat. The six‑month project, done while touring with Devo, required him to create cohesive themes that...
Paramount added $1.5 billion to its Paramount+ programming budget, says Paramount Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim. And yet its most successful producer jumped ship to NBCU.
Paramount Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim says "we want customers in theaters" and to compete most effectively against "highly scaled" streaming competitors.
Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have confirmed that directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will return to helm the sequel to the hit animated feature *KPop Demon Hunters*. The duo also signed a multi‑year deal with Netflix, promising additional collaborations...
Paramount Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim says Netflix - Warner deal would have had "serious consequences for the future of Hollywood." A Paramount-Warner deal is about "increasing the amount of content."
Final Oscar Predictions: Best Director — Can Ryan Coogler Make History Despite Paul Thomas Anderson’s Dominant Run? https://t.co/DJzpgpUCWZ via @variety
The Five Flavours Asian Film Festival celebrates its 20th edition in Warsaw from 10 to 17 November 2026, with online access continuing until 6 December. Replica screenings will travel to Łódź, Wrocław, and Poznań later in November, extending the festival’s reach beyond the capital....
It’s ONE studio and it’s still less than HALF what windows were in the past Your do-nothing CEO is to blame for not getting REAL windows REINSTALLED years ago But do go on with your $AMC propaganda as theaters are literally bulldozed https://t.co/q5lB5ULkaw
“Paramount is spending 110 billion dollars to take out a rival” — antitrust attorney Ethan Litwin at Capital Forum conference.
Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead, a sci‑fi disaster adventure starring Caroline Goodall, Marco Ilsø and James Cosmo, is slated for a March 13 2026 theatrical release. The film blends post‑apocalyptic world‑building with steampunk aesthetics, drawing comparisons to Waterworld and The Hunger Games....
Final Get Tickets Trailer for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Fashion Comedy https://t.co/9X1bc9Ytre #TheDevilWearsPrada2 #AnneHathaway #MerylStreep #StanleyTucci #sequel https://t.co/llqjzjPcXb
PBS will broadcast the feature documentary *Wilding* on April 22, 2026, across its television channel, website, and app. The film chronicles a 20‑year rewilding project on a 400‑year‑old English estate, where owners introduced native wildlife to restore soil health and...
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James Gunn’s DCU sequel "Man of Tomorrow" adds Aaron Pierre as Green Lantern John Stewart, linking the film to the upcoming HBO Max series "Lanterns." The movie, a follow‑up to 2025’s "Superman," will see David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult reprise...
