Today's Movies Pulse
Michael Jackson Biopic Shifts Focus to 1988 Rise Amid Settlement Restrictions
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael biopic, starring Jaafar Jackson, pivots from an originally planned 1993 release to spotlight the pop star’s 1988 ascent. A settlement clause bars any mention of the late artist’s child‑abuse allegations, and many Jackson relatives declined to take part, positioning the film as a rehabilitation effort.
Overland Expo Presents the Film Festival Lineup for West 2026
The Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona (May 15‑17, 2026) will host the 12th season of the Overland Expo Film Festival, sponsored by Remote Vans. Opening night features the debut of Desk to Glory’s Season 2 episode “Why We Overland: For a History Lesson | Bosnia‑Herzegovina.” The evening also screens XOVERLAND’s Milestones: Global Expedition Season Finale, Episode 10 “To the Final Mile,” followed by a cast panel, signed posters, and a coffee‑table book. Attendees can preview Episode 9 at the XOVERLAND booth before the festival begins.
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Kat Graham Says Role as Diana Ross Was Cut From Michael Jackson Biopic over 'Certain Legal Considerations'
Kat Graham disclosed that her scenes as Diana Ross were cut from Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," after undisclosed legal considerations emerged. The film, starring Jaafar Jackson as the pop icon, is slated for an April 24 theatrical release. A...
Lake Bell Signs With Gersh
Actress‑writer‑director Lake Bell has signed a multi‑platform representation deal with Gersh, the agency known for high‑profile film and TV talent. Bell’s recent credits include HBO’s The Chair Company, which earned two 2026 WGA nominations, and a supporting role in Black...
‘Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul,’ Documentary On Rock Music Legend, Lands June Theatrical Release
The documentary *Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul* opens nationwide on June 17, debuting with one‑week engagements in Los Angeles and New York and one‑night screenings across the U.S. Directed by James Keach, the film weaves archival footage, interviews and live...
Artists First Signs ‘Crackhead’ Creator/Star Holly Shervey
Artists First has signed New Zealand actor‑writer Holly Shervey to its management roster. Shervey is the creator and star of the dark comedy series "Crackhead," which debuted in March on HBO Max Australia and Channel Three in New Zealand. She brings a prolific track record,...
Half Man Doesn’t Age Well
Half Man, HBO’s six‑episode miniseries, follows brothers Ruben and Niall from a volatile 1980s adolescence into tangled adulthood. Created by Richard Gadd, who previously earned six Emmys for Baby Reindeer, the show blends dark comedy with a raw look at...
How To Watch Pixar's Hoppers At Home
Pixar’s new original animation *Hoppers* is set for a digital premiere on April 28, 2026, followed by a 4K Ultra HD, Blu‑ray and DVD release on June 2, 2026. The film has been lauded as an “instant classic,” helping the studio...
Review: Over Your Dead Body
Jorma Taccone’s long‑awaited feature *Over Your Dead Body* adapts the Norwegian thriller *I onde dager* into a black‑comedy murder‑marriage satire starring Jason Segel and Samara Weaving. The film mixes over‑the‑top gore with rapid‑fire jokes, delivering a high laughs‑per‑minute ratio despite...
Travis Barker Announces New Doc Louder Than Fear
Travis Barker, the famed Blink‑182 drummer, announced his upcoming documentary *Louder Than Fear* will debut on Hulu in summer 2026. The film, revealed at Hulu’s Get Real House Party in Los Angeles, chronicles his life after the 2008 plane crash...
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See the Cast of “Street Fighter” Side-by-Side with the Video Game Characters They Play
Kitao Sakurai’s new Street Fighter film, slated for Oct. 16 2026, brings together a sprawling cast of Hollywood actors, professional wrestlers and musicians. Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji lead as Ken Masters and Ryu, while Cody Rhodes, Jason Momoa, 50 Cent and others fill iconic roles....
‘Bernstein’s Wall’ Review: A Doc Tribute to the Consummate Conductor Who Subverted Radical Chic
The documentary "Bernstein’s Wall" opens at New York’s Film Forum on April 24, 2026, offering an archival‑driven portrait of Leonard Bernstein. It foregrounds his political activism, notably the 1970 Black Panther benefit that sparked the "radical chic" debate, while also touching on his...
Hollywood Overbudgeted Films Expecting Endless DVD Revenue
With due respect to Matt Damon, there were no DVDs in most of the 90s. The first mainstream DVD release was 1997. Yes, the heat of Damon’s early career was in the DVD era, The Departed coming as it dissipated....
‘Off Campus’ Trailer: Prime Video Unveils Elle Kennedy Adaptation Ahead of May 2026 Premiere
Prime Video has dropped the official trailer for “Off Campus,” a new series adapting Elle Kennedy’s bestselling college‑romance novels. The show, created by Louisa Levy and co‑executive‑produced by Gina Fattore, follows the high‑stakes world of an elite university ice‑hockey team...
Animated Films, Including ‘The Simpsons Movie 2’ and ‘Phineas and Ferb,’ Now Qualify for California Tax Credits
Governor Gavin Newsom’s expanded California Film & Television Tax Credit program now includes animated feature films, with 38 projects—among them “The Simpsons Movie 2,” a “Phineas and Ferb” movie, and a DreamWorks picture—receiving credits. The round is projected to generate almost...
Cold War Space Race Gets a Twist in First Trailer for Apple TV’s Star City
Apple TV+ unveiled the first trailer for "Star City," an eight‑part alt‑history drama set in the same universe as "For All Mankind." The series flips the Cold War space race, depicting a Soviet Union that lands on the Moon before...
Some Music Biopics Are Embraced By The Academy While Others Aren’t – What Does This Mean For “Michael?”
Musical biopics such as Bohemian Rhapsody and Elvis have shown that massive box‑office success can translate into Oscar recognition, even when critics are lukewarm. However, other high‑grossing titles like Straight Outta Compton, Rocketman, and Bob Marley: One Love received few...
With the Animated Epic, More Than One Version of the Odyssey Is Headed to Movie Theaters
Jorge Rivera‑Herrans’ TikTok‑born musical series *Epic*—a nine‑part retelling of Homer’s *Odyssey*—has amassed billions of streams and topped iTunes soundtrack charts, even nudging Taylor Swift from the top spot. The project, which began as a senior thesis and leveraged fan‑driven casting, is...
Fonda Warns Warner‑Paramount Merger Threatens Media Diversity
Jane Fonda on WBD-Paramount shareholder vote: "Today’s decision by Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders to advance a merger with Paramount is a serious setback — for our industry, for the workers who sustain it, for consumers, and for the fundamental democratic values...
Introducing the Villains of Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Noir
Meet the Villains in Featurette for Nicolas Cage's 'Spider-Noir' Series https://t.co/YNqmktSm8T #SpiderNoir #NicolasCage #villains #Silvermane #Sandman #PrimeVideo https://t.co/LTIJ9sM9p7
Red Rocks to Take Part in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight - Cannes 2026 – Directors’ Fortnight
French auteur Bruno Dumont’s 12th fiction feature, *Red Rocks*, has been selected for a Special Screening in the Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes 2026. The film, his fourth Fortnight entry, follows two child gangs playing on the red cliffs of the...
CinemaCon Signals $10 B Domestic Box Office by 2026
Big guns came out for #CinemaCon this year and it's truly looking like a bullish #boxoffice ahead for 2026! Could we be on track to hit $10B domestic?? https://t.co/9U8i4BjIt2
Hollywood Stars Rally Against Paramount‑Warner Merger, 4,000 Sign
Hollywood Petition to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Tops 4,000 Names as Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola, Holly Hunter and More Join the Fight https://t.co/MUBlyV48X0 via @variety
Annecy Solidifies Its Reign: The €54 Million Global Hub for Animation Opens Its Doors
France’s Annecy will officially open the Cité internationale du cinéma d’animation on June 19, just before the annual Annecy International Animation Festival. The €54 million (≈ $59 million) complex, located beside the festival’s venues, offers production studios, post‑production labs, and a dedicated training academy....
Oscar‑Winning Production Designer Dean Tavoularis Dies at 93
One of the all-time greats. Dean Tavoularis Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Godfather’ & ‘Apocalypse Now’ Production Designer Was 93 https://t.co/T9bK4Xdwwa via @Deadline
Shareholders OK Paramount‑Skydance Deal, Awaiting Regulators
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved Paramount Skydance's acquisition. Now the deal is just awaiting regulatory approval.
Hitting the Subsidy Ceiling: Why the Brussels Short Film Festival Is Turning Down Growth
The 29th Brussels Short Film Festival (April 22‑May 2) is forced to curb its expansion after hitting the European Union’s subsidy ceiling. Despite record attendance and a surge in submissions, the festival can no longer secure additional public funding. Organizers announced a...
Warner Bros Acquisitions Crash, Raising Prices and Layoffs
My colleague Patrick Gallaher traces the history of the last decade of Warner Bros. acquisitions. TL;DR, every super-genius who bought this company crashed like Acme rocket roller-skate users, but we all got burned with higher prices and massive layoffs
Warner Bros Shareholders Approve $111B Paramount Takeover Despite Backlash
News: Warner Bros. shareholders overwhelmingly approve controversial $111-billion Paramount takeover amid growing opposition in Hollywood and beyond. https://t.co/iHnN5ov2ML
"Sober and Efficient": France Télévisions Tones Down the Glitz for Cannes 2026
France Télévisions is scaling back its Cannes Film Festival coverage for the 2026 edition, opting for a "sober and efficient" approach. The broadcaster will allocate roughly €30 million (about $32 million) to a streamlined multi‑platform rollout, cutting on‑site staff by 20% and...
Warner Discovery Shareholders Overwhelmingly Back Paramount Merger
Warner Discovery stockholders overwhelmingly approve sale to Paramount, WBD says. "Based on the preliminary vote count from today's Special Meeting, WBD stockholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the adoption of the merger agreement with Paramount."
New Action-Packed Trailer Reveals Masters of the Universe
Another Action-Filled Trailer for 'Masters of the Universe' Fantasy Movie https://t.co/tjSKuDFHiP #MastersoftheUniverse #NicholasGalitzine #HeMan #CamilaMendes #IdrisElba #AmazonMGMStudio https://t.co/YJdJw1xdNO
Surviving the Storm: How French Historical Drama Enchaînés Beat the Odds
French broadcaster France 2 will launch the historical drama Enchaînés on May 6, 2024. The six‑hour series follows a young enslaved person on Bourbon Island (now Réunion) in 1806, exploring the brutal realities of French colonial slavery. Production overcame tight budgets and...
Maggie Gyllenhaal Named Jury President for the 2026 Venice Film Festival
American actress and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal has been appointed president of the international competition jury for the 83rd Venice Film Festival, which will take place from September 2 to 12, 2026. The prestigious event, one of cinema's oldest, will rely...
Meet "Vos BFF Du Ciné": The Grassroots Movement Bringing Gen Z Back to French Cinemas
"Vos BFF du ciné" is a grassroots club that gathers Gen Z movie lovers every Tuesday night at UGC Ciné Cité Les Halles in Paris. By leveraging Instagram reels, TikTok challenges and word‑of‑mouth, the group has grown to over 300 participants per session....
MPC Paris Delivers VFX and Image Post-Production for STUDIOCANAL’S Cold Storage
MPC Paris, the visual‑effects arm of TransPerfect Media, completed 541 VFX shots for StudioCanal’s thriller Cold Storage, marking the studio’s largest single‑project VFX engagement. The work spanned 18 months and involved 431 artists and technicians across digital set extensions, creature...
The Great Aggregation: Apple TV+ Touches Down on Prime Video in France
Apple’s streaming service Apple TV+ has been added to the French Amazon Prime Video catalog as of April 21. French Prime Video subscribers can now subscribe to Apple TV+ directly through Amazon for €9 per month, roughly $10. The move...
New Trailer for Whodunit Film 'Unidentified' From Haifaa Al-Mansour
Sony Pictures Classics unveiled the U.S. trailer for "Unidentified," an indie mystery thriller by Saudi director Haifaa Al‑Mansour. The film, which debuted at the 2025 Toronto and Zurich festivals, follows a grieving mother turned true‑crime sleuth investigating a teenage girl's...
NYC Mayor Opposes Warner Bros-Paramount Merger
JUST IN: NYC Mayor Mamdani says NYC is formally opposing the Warner Bros and Paramount merger
Pittsburgh's Film Trail
TV Talk: Film locations trail debuts along with Pittsburgh entertainment industry timeline in windows Downtown + director talks filming thriller #BasicPsych locally + #ThePitt finale rates, via @TribLIVE - https://t.co/u47BLYMGhI https://t.co/ojnhL59Xry
Focus Features Sets Sept. 11, 2026 Release for Paul Greengrass’ ‘The Uprising’
Focus Features has locked in a Sept. 11, 2026 theatrical debut for Paul Greengrass’ historical epic ‘The Uprising’, headlined by Academy‑Award‑nominated actor Andrew Garfield. The film will open in the post‑Labor Day window alongside Warner Bros.’ sequel to ‘A Practical Magic’ and...
New Vlog Reviews Antoine Fuqua’s Film Michael
My vlog on Antoine Fuqua’s Michael is up here, please click, watch, share and subscribe: https://t.co/iUTlMy1jMW
Bruno Dumont’s “Red Rocks” Added To The Directors’ Fortnight Section At The 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Bruno Dumont’s latest film, “Red Rocks,” has been selected for the Directors’ Fortnight section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, running May 12‑23, 2026. The French auteur, who debuted in the Fortnight in 1997, continues his evolution toward a stripped‑down,...
Mistake, Zoe Among Top Winners at 20th Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
Independent film festival Poppy Jasper International celebrated its 20th edition, awarding top honors to several standout features. Honey Lauren’s drama “Mistake,” exploring an intersex birth, captured Best Drama Feature, while the romantic comedy “Zoe,” about a woman living three alternate...
International Business Briefs | Warner Bros Shareholders Back $110bn Merger with Paramount
Warner Bros Discovery shareholders voted in favor of a $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, while rejecting an advisory plan that could award CEO David Zaslav up to $887 million. Dow posted a narrower Q1 adjusted loss of $0.14 per share versus the...
Filming Has Wrapped on Urania in Rome - Production / Funding - Italy
Pier Lorenzo Pisano’s debut feature _Urania_ has finished filming in Rome, produced by Fandango and Eolo Film under veteran producer Domenico Procacci. The sci‑fi‑infused drama follows sixteen‑year‑old Bianca, played by newcomer Gala Martinucci, as she copes with her father’s death...
Exploring David Lowery’s “Mother Mary” In New Vlog
My vlog on David Lowery’s Mother Mary is up here, please click, watch, share and subscribe: https://t.co/rjruyZtaKF
First Trailer and Posters for Aussie Horror LEVITICUS
Australian horror film "Leviticus" unveiled its first trailer and posters, showcasing director Adrian Chiarella’s supernatural thriller. The movie follows two teenage lovers haunted by an entity that assumes the form of their deepest desires, starring Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, and...
Jodie Comer's "Captivating" Crime Drama with Tom Hardy Lands New UK Streaming Home
Jodie Comer‑led crime drama "The Bikeriders" is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. The film, directed by Jeff Nichols and co‑starring Austin Butler and Tom Hardy, adapts Danny Lyon’s photo‑book into a fictionalized Outlaws‑style motorcycle club story....
What A Producer Does: The Part No One Explained To Me
Film and TV producer Dorez Douglas explains that a producer’s job is far more than raising money or hiring talent – it is the function that keeps a project from falling apart. He describes how creative producers use industry connections,...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Races Past $755m to Become Highest-Grossing Film of 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has surpassed $755 million worldwide, becoming the highest‑grossing film of 2026. The sequel’s U.S. opening day generated $34.5 million, eclipsing the original’s debut record, and the franchise now tops $2 billion in cumulative box‑office revenue. Strong earnings in...