Today's Movies Pulse
Paramount cleared to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating new streaming heavyweight
The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount Global's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the deal will not substantially lessen competition in the media sector. While federal regulators see the combined company as a robust streaming alternative, state authorities in California, New York and others are gearing up for separate antitrust challenges.
Dynasty: The Murdochs
Netflix’s four‑part documentary "Dynasty: The Murdochs" offers a forensic chronicle of Rupert Murdoch’s empire, built on leaked emails, court filings and interview snippets. The series, directed by Liz Garbus without family participation, presents the power struggle as a dry audit, missing the human drama that made the family’s story compelling. It culminates with the 2025 trust settlement where James, Elisabeth and Prudence cashed out for roughly $3.3 billion, leaving Lachlan in charge. Since then the Murdochs have pivoted toward major tech deals, notably a push to acquire TikTok, signaling a new digital chapter for the media dynasty.
Cannes Critics’ Week: Next Step Studio Sets Four Shorts Co-Created by Young Indonesian Directors
Cannes Critics’ Week has launched its inaugural Next Step Studio program, featuring four short films co‑created by emerging Indonesian directors alongside international partners. The 15‑minute narratives—"Holy Crowd," "Original Wound," "Annisa" and "Mothers Are Mothering"—will screen during the festival’s 65th Critics’...
‘Shelter’ Tops Overall Disc Sales, ‘Bone Temple’ No. 1 on Blu-Ray Charts
Black Bear’s action thriller *Shelter* debuted at No. 1 on the Circana VideoScan overall disc‑sales chart for the week ended April 25. The film generated $12.8 million at the domestic box office and earned 37 % of its first‑week unit sales from Blu‑ray, placing...
New Line
As likely the final follow-up to a released-in-2021 Warner Bros. box office success story, history suggests New Line’s R-rated video game-based sequel will open well above its COVID-era predecessor.
Gaga, Dior and $24 Tweezers: How The Devil Wears Prada 2 Turns Rags to Riches
The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives with a $100 million budget, roughly half of which is devoted to star salaries, including Lady Gaga’s $2.5 million cameo. The film leans heavily on a slate of brand partnerships—Dior, Coca‑Cola, Google and others—to supplement box‑office revenue. Early...
Why Does a Postwar British Film Season Leave Out All the Classics?
The Financial Times piece examines a post‑war British film season that deliberately omits celebrated classic titles, opting instead for lesser‑known works and emerging voices, which has sparked debate among critics and audiences. It outlines the curators’ rationale, the reactions from...
West Bank-Set ‘House Of Hope,’ ‘Saigon Story: Two Shootings In The Forest Kingdom’ Among Big Winners At Hot Docs
Hot Docs 2026 announced its top winners, with *House of Hope* taking Best International Feature Documentary and *Saigon Story: Two Shootings in the Forest Kingdom* winning Best Canadian Feature Documentary. Both films receive $10,000 cash prizes and automatic Oscar qualification....
Cinemark Cuts Q1 Loss to $6.4M as Attendance Rises 17% to 24 Million
Cinemark Holdings posted a net loss of $6.4 million for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, a sharp improvement from the $38.9 million loss a year earlier. Revenue jumped 19% to $643.1 million as admissions rose 17% to 24 million patrons, driven by higher concession...
AI Becomes a Behind‑the‑scenes Tool for Creators
Studios are quietly moving past the "AI experiment" phase. Obsidian Studio is a good example. They're shipping work with Longchamp and Beyond Noise not as AI demos, but as actual commercial productions. The setup isn't what you'd expect: → Storyboard artists, cinematographers, and...
Sequel Surpasses Original: “Devil Wears Prada 2” Scores A‑-
The Devil Wears Prada 2 earns A- CinemaScore grade. That's better than the B that first Prada got. https://t.co/2K5aOpTGre
Saudi‑Backed 'Desert Warrior' Flops with $472K Gross on $150M Budget
The Saudi‑funded film 'Desert Warrior' opened in 1,010 North American theaters and earned only $472,111, far below its $150 million production cost. The disaster spotlights the risks of the Public Investment Fund’s aggressive push into entertainment amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Warner Bros. Tonight Under Heavy Police Scrutiny
Some crazy — mega-policed — event going on at Warner Bros tonight Anyone have the intel? https://t.co/7eXPQrTvM2
Boots Riley on I Love Boosters
Boots Riley, the director behind the satirical hit *Sorry to Bother You* and the genre‑bending series *I’m a Virgo*, returns with *I Love Boosters*, a theatrical release slated for summer 2026. The film mixes professional shoplifters, a Marxist teleportation device,...
Radial Entertainment Releasing ‘Signal One’ in Theaters and On Demand June 5
Radial Entertainment will launch the sci‑fi drama “Signal One” in select theaters and on‑demand on June 5, 2026. Written and directed by Jonathon Sobol, the film stars Isabelle Fuhrman as a computer scientist hired by a tech billionaire to communicate with...
'Mortal Kombat II' Box Office Looks to Continue WB Project Popcorn Hot Streak
Mortal Kombat II is projected to open the weekend after Easter with a box‑office take of roughly $50 million, placing it just above the $43 million lifetime domestic total of its 2021 predecessor. Analysts from Box Office Theory and The Numbers cite a...
Iron Crown (1972) by Kaneto Sindo Film Review
Kaneto Shindo’s 1972 film “The Iron Crown,” produced by Kindai Eiga Kyokai and distributed by ATG, blends horror, eroticism, and Noh theatre in a dual‑timeline story of jealousy and vengeance. The narrative alternates between a Heian‑era ritual and a modern...
Secret Screening of ‘Gremlins’ Reveals Assembly Cut of 1980s Classic for First Time Since 1983 (Exclusive)
An assembly cut of the 1984 cult classic Gremlins, running about 2 hours 35 minutes, was screened for the first time since its creation in 1983. Director Joe Dante supplied his personal VHS copy, which fan archivist Ian Grant digitized...
Save The Dates: J.Lo's Office Romance On Netflix, My Adventures With Superman Season 3, And More
Netflix is set to debut the romantic comedy "Office Romance" starring Jennifer Lopez as airline CEO Jackie Cruz and Brett Goldstein, a "Ted Lasso" favorite, on June 5. The film pairs the two leads in a high‑stakes office love story that...
Watch: ‘Remember Us’ Explores 3 Stories From the Tragic 1980s Salvadoran Civil War
100 Volcanoes and partners released *Remember Us*, a 13‑minute hand‑drawn 2D short that follows a journalist documenting three Salvadoran Civil War survivors. The film tackles childhood loss, gender‑based violence, and indigenous trauma while offering a hopeful outlook across three generations....
Academy’s New Oscar Rule Threatens Festival Autonomy
I am working on a piece about the Academy’s change to the International Film Oscar qualifying rules. My instinct was that this was a bad idea. My research is making it seem worse and worse. They are adding as many...
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These 4 Stars Were Cut From “The Devil Wears Prada 2” — Here's Why
The sequel to the 2006 hit *The Devil Wears Prada* reunites Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci while adding a roster of new talent. However, several high‑profile cameos—Sydney Sweeney, Conrad Ricamora, Anna Wintour and Adrian Grenier—were removed from the final edit. The...
Netflix Plans First Wide Theatrical Release With ‘Narnia’
Netflix announced it will give Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of “The Magician’s Nephew” a wide theatrical run before streaming. The film opens in cinemas on Feb. 12, 2026 and arrives on Netflix on April 2, marking the company’s first month‑long theatrical window for...
New 4K Trailer for 1971's 'Wake in Fright' Australian Outback Thriller
Arrow Video has unveiled a 4K restoration trailer for the 1971 Australian thriller Wake in Fright, also known as Outback. The new trailer highlights the film’s restored visuals, original cover art, and a limited‑edition Blu‑ray release. Directed by the late...
The Furious Moral Clarity of Lucrecia Martel
Lucrecia Martel’s first nonfiction feature, *Our Land*, chronicles the 2009 murder of Indigenous activist Javier Chocobar and the protracted legal battle that followed, using archival video, courtroom footage, and community interviews. The film juxtaposes sweeping drone shots of Tucumán with intimate...
Steven Spielberg's Mysterious Sci-Fi Thriller Confirms Earlier UK Release Date
Steven Spielberg’s upcoming sci‑fi thriller “Disclosure Day” has shifted its UK theatrical debut from June 12 to June 10, 2024. The film stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo, with a screenplay by Jurassic Park writer David Koepp based on a story by Spielberg....
Netflix Launches Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Worldwide with 49‑day Theatrical Window
It is a massive development that Netflix has authorized the wide release on February 12, 2027 in movie theatres globally — so very importantly with a traditional 49-day exclusive theatrical window — of acclaimed director Greta Gerwig’s newest film...
Discover Inde Navarrette’s OBSESSION on Collider Ladies Night
Trust me - you're going to want to know everything about Inde Navarrette after you see OBSESSION. See you on the Collider Ladies Night YouTube channel on May 15! https://t.co/ATrzsf7HE8
Greta Gerwig Is Heading to Narnia in 2027 for ‘The Magician’s Nephew’ Movie
Acclaimed director Greta Gerwig is set to helm the first cinematic version of C.S. Lewis’s *The Magician’s Nephew*, slated for a February 12 theatrical debut followed by a Netflix streaming launch on April 2. The film boasts an A‑list ensemble that includes...
Wuthering Heights Tops HBO Max’s May Romance Lineup
Wuthering Heights leads the line up of new HBO Max romantic movies you won't want to miss in May. https://t.co/3pi3VWOslw
Netflix Gives Narnia Film 49-Day Exclusive Theatrical Run
Netflix is releasing Greta Gerwig's adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia exclusively in theaters for 49 days. Netflix says this is not a change in strategy, but this is the first time the company has ever put a movie in...
‘Tangled’: Diego Luna Joins Kathryn Hahn in Disney’s Live-Action Remake (Exclusive)
Disney announced that Oscar‑nominated actor Diego Luna will join the live‑action adaptation of its 2010 hit Tangled in a role created specifically for the film. Production is slated to begin in Spain in June, with Kathryn Hahn confirmed as the...
Diego Luna Cast in Live‑Action Tangled; Netflix Spy Comedy Announced
...scoops via @HeatVisionBlog newsletter: ANDOR's Diego Luna joins the live-action TANGLED remake...Kevin Hart & McG Team for a spy action comedy at Netflix. Plus: the secret screening of the 2.5-hour(!) GREMLINS Assembly Cut https://t.co/3xZ0763QIU
Disney CEO Targets Unified Super App Across All Platforms
New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro wants the company to create a super app, uniting its films, TV shows, parks passes, games and merchandise within Disney+. His predecessor talked about this for years. Can D'Amaro finally get it done? New with @tgbuckley https://t.co/e60a05d9li
Chainsaw Man, Hoppers, and Every New Movie on Netflix, HBO, and More This Weekend
Two high‑profile titles debut on streaming this weekend as Crunchyroll launches the Chainsaw Man – Reze Arc movie and Pixar’s blockbuster‑derived animated comedy Hoppers becomes available for rent. The releases sit alongside a slate of genre titles—including HBO Max’s Wuthering...
‘My Brother The Minotaur’ Is a Kids Cartoon Anyone Can Enjoy
Apple TV debuted the animated series “My Brother The Minotaur,” a ten‑episode mystery adventure set on the Irish island of Bryony. Co‑produced by Dog Ears and Cartoon Saloon, the show follows minotaur‑boy Lorcan and his human friends as they investigate...
AI Performances and Screenplays Won't Be Eligible for Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that AI‑generated performances and screenplays will be ineligible for Oscar awards beginning with the March 2027 ceremony. While filmmakers may still employ AI tools, any final acting or writing credit must...
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Joins the Cast of Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ as Francis
Olivier‑award winner Kobna Holdbrook‑Smith has been added to Greta Gerwig’s Netflix‑produced adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s *Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew*, playing the cab driver Francis. The film joins a star‑studded lineup that includes Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep and Carey Mulligan. Netflix has pushed...
Paul Klee Inspires New Documentary “Angel Applicant” Trailer
Connecting with Artist Paul Klee in Doc 'Angel Applicant' Official Trailer https://t.co/K8kc0LyCSb #docs #PaulKlee #AngelApplicant #autoimmune #cinema https://t.co/2QNThdKRao
Connecting with Artist Paul Klee in Doc 'Angel Applicant' Official Trailer
Angel Applicant is an autobiographical documentary directed by Ken August Meyer that explores Swiss‑German painter Paul Klee’s late works and shared battle with systemic scleroderma. The film debuted at SXSW 2023, capturing the Audience Award for Best Documentary, and later...
Jane Fonda Playfully Praises Robert Redford’s Irresistibility
Opening night of @tcmfilmfest with Fonda was good fun... Jane Fonda Testifies to Robert Redford’s Irresistibility at TCM Film Festival — ‘I Asked Him, “Do You Ever Have Affairs?”‘ — and Says She Was Kidding About Wanting Streisand’s Oscars Slot...
The Dream Songs (2023) by Cho Hyun-Chul Film Analysis
Actor‑turned‑director Cho Hyun‑chul debuted with the indie drama “The Dream Songs,” which premiered at Busan’s 27th International Film Festival in 2022 and opened theatrically in South Korea on October 25, 2023. The film, co‑written with Jung Mi‑young, follows two teenage...
Lionsgate Sets New 'Blair Witch' Reboot with Original Stars as Exec Producers
Lionsgate announced a fresh reboot of The Blair Witch Project, appointing horror‑genre director Dylan Clark to helm the film. Original leads Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams will serve as executive producers alongside creators Eduardo Sánchez, Daniel Myrick and Gregg...
Film Delayed to Early 2027, Missing Holiday Window
Pushed back a few months... Originally set to open at Thanksgiving in theaters / Christmas on Netflix. Now moved back 2 months into early 2027. 👀👀
Two $50M+ Films Weekend: Rare 2026 Milestone
Having TWO films gross $50M+ on the same wknd is rare. Happened only twice last year - on Memorial Day and Thanksgiving holiday wknds. We just may be looking at the FIRST one yet for 2026!
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Adam Scott Auditioned for“ Hellraiser 6” After Dying in “Hellraiser 4:” 'Maybe They Won't Notice'
Adam Scott, who played Jacques in 1996’s Hellraiser: Bloodline and later appeared in Hellraiser 4, revealed on Late Night with Seth Meyers that he auditioned for the sixth installment, Hellraiser: Hellseeker, despite his character’s on‑screen death. He joked, “maybe they won’t notice,”...
Inviting Curiosity by Casper Borges
Hungarian director Ildikó Enyedi’s new film *Silent Friend* intertwines three generations—1908, 1972, and 2020—around a ginkgo tree on the University of Hamburg campus. The narrative follows a pioneering female student, a 1970s botanist, and a pandemic‑stricken neuroscientist, each shot in...
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The 17 Best Thriller Movies on Netflix Right Now
Entertainment Weekly lists the 17 best thriller movies currently streaming on Netflix, blending classic titles like *American Gangster* and *Casino* with fresh 2025 releases such as *Bugonia* and *Caught Stealing*. The guide highlights award‑nominated performances, an Emmy‑winning original (*Rebel Ridge*),...
Beloved Arnold Schwarzenegger Sci-Fi Movie Returns to Theaters This Month
Rialto Pictures and Studiocanal are staging a limited theatrical rerelease of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1991 sci‑fi classic Terminator 2: Judgment Day to mark its 35th anniversary. The film will screen in select U.S. and Canadian venues from May 22 through July 5, offered in...
AI Bots Mock New Oscar AI Rules
It's kinda hilarious (and ironic) that AI bot accounts are weighing in on the new Oscar rules regarding AI.
Hokum Has Something More Interesting in Mind Than Another Bleak Ending
Damian McCarthy’s third feature, *Hokum*, subverts its bleak Irish‑folk‑horror roots with an unexpectedly uplifting finale. The film follows novelist Ohm Bauman’s descent into a haunted hotel, where ghosts, a witch, and a gruesome murder converge. While retaining the director’s signature...