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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.
Reminders Of Him, the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, arrives in theaters on March 13, 2026, marketed as a romance but centering on a mother’s struggle after prison. Maika Monroe plays Kenna Rowan, a newly released inmate seeking to reconnect with her five‑year‑old daughter while navigating a fraught romance with Ledger, played by Tyriq Withers. The film delves into the prison‑industrial complex, maternal separation, and the stigma of vehicular manslaughter, offering a melodramatic yet heartfelt narrative. Critics praise the ensemble’s emotional performances, especially Monroe and Lauren Graham, while noting uneven power dynamics in the love story.
John Patton Ford’s second feature, *How to Make a Killing*, reimagines Roy Horniman’s 1907 novel in contemporary New York, starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley and an ensemble cast. The film attempts a black‑comedy crime thriller but falls short on both...
Women in Film India, backed by producer Guneet Monga, has launched a Cannes scholarship for emerging Indian female producers. The program, in partnership with impACT Lab, targets women who have completed at least two short films and are developing their...
Jennifer’s Body, the 2009 horror satire written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama, was mis‑marketed as a teen drama, obscuring its feminist critique of the male gaze and bodily autonomy. The film’s nuanced portrayal of female friendship and...
Netflix’s 2016 series *The Get Down* dazzled with Baz Luhrmann’s lavish 1970s hip‑hop aesthetic but was halted after one season due to its staggering $120 million budget. Production hurdles, including a showrunner departure and a reduced episode order, compounded low viewership, making the project...
Jamie Lee Curtis revealed that a brief, friendly exchange with Nicole Kidman at the Oscars sparked the idea for the new Prime Video drama *Scarpetta*. The conversation led to a collaboration that also pulled in Ariana DeBose, forming a tight‑knit...
Box to Box, the producers behind *Drive to Survive*, is releasing a four‑part docuseries titled *Cruyff* that chronicles Dutch legend Johan Cruyff’s playing and coaching career. The series leverages unprecedented access to the Cruyff family’s private archives, including never‑seen home movies...
I’ve written a comment for the film “LATE SHIFT,” currently playing in theaters. Highly recommend. https://t.co/PsVovsOY4T
Priyanka Chopra revealed on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast that she left Bollywood at the height of her fame to pursue broader creative opportunities in Hollywood. She described Bollywood’s constraints and the scarcity of Indian representation in U.S....
Balaji Motion Pictures unveiled a new poster for the upcoming horror‑comedy *Bhooth Bangla*, starring Akshay Kumar hanging upside down in a spooky forest. The film’s teaser is scheduled for release on March 12, building momentum toward its theatrical debut on...
Veteran director Ram Gopal Varma predicts that the upcoming action sequel *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* could earn between ₹1,500 crore and ₹2,000 crore worldwide, a figure he says would challenge the current dominance of South Indian films in the pan‑India market. The film, starring...
Arundhati Roy’s screenplay for the cult play “In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones” is being issued in a revised edition. The new version incorporates previously unpublished scenes and updates the text for contemporary readers. The release is aimed at...
Sony Pictures' comedic remake of Anaconda topped the Digital Entertainment Group's weekly digital sales and rentals chart for the week ending March 1, according to GfK Entertainment data. The film rose five spots to claim the No. 1 position, displacing Disney's Zootopia 2,...
Indian representation at the 2026 Oscars includes filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir’s double nominations and actress Priyanka Chopra’s role as a presenter. Gandbhir is nominated in both Best Documentary Short for “The Devil Is Busy” and Best Documentary Feature for “The Perfect Neighbor,” tackling...
The Hong Kong International Film Festival celebrates its 50th edition from April 1‑12, opening with Anthony Chen’s Berlin‑premiered *We Are All Strangers* and closing with Philip Yung’s *Cyclone*, a Rotterdam debut on transgender identity. The program showcases 215 films from 71 territories,...
Netflix’s live‑action adaptation of One Piece returned with its second season, earning a perfect 100% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 19 critic reviews. The audience Popcornmeter score sits at 96% from over 500 verified viewers, outpacing the first season’s...
I might have missed it but has Perri Nemiroff announced what films she’s boycotting this weekend?
Netflix’s six‑episode spy thriller *Bodyguard* remains a top‑tier binge option, blending political intrigue with high‑octane action. Richard Madden’s Golden‑Globe‑winning lead anchors a tightly plotted story that resolves all major threads in a single season. The series’ self‑contained format avoids the...
I hope it’s fun. But this is exactly what you do when you have nothing tangible to show. So far, that is Ellison’s modus operandi. Tom Cruise Shoots Secret Video for Paramount Celebrating Studio’s Legacy and New Era (Exclusive) https://t.co/75hJPsagFD...
Tomorrow Studios is quietly developing a live‑action adaptation of Shinichirō Watanabe’s 2004 anime *Samurai Champloo*. After the mixed reception of Netflix’s *Cowboy Bebop* and the more favorable response to *One Piece*, the studio is leveraging lessons learned by securing Watanabe’s direct involvement. Producer Marty...
The British Film Institute has unveiled a £33.5 million audience funding package for 2026‑2029, a 20 percent increase over the previous cycle. The plan allocates £10.8 million to the Film Audience Network, £3 million to the Open Cinemas/ESCAPES programme, and £19.7 million to the National...
Project Hail Mary’s first trailer, featuring Ryan Gosling, has sparked enthusiastic early buzz across Hollywood and fan communities. The promotional clip showcases Gosling’s signature style, including distinctive striped attire that aligns with fan expectations. Actress Sandra Huller appears in a...
Virgil Films has released the documentary *Big Star: The Nick Skelton Story* for digital rental and purchase. The film chronicles British show‑jumper Nick Skelton’s career, focusing on his recovery from a severe neck injury and his partnership with the horse...
And guess who’s back at the director’s chair? #JamesWan has just signed with #Paramount to Co-produce & direct the remake of Korean 2019 action thriller hit #TheGangsterTheCopTheDevil, which starred #DonLee aka #MaDongseok, who will reprise his role in the American remake...
Final Oscar Predictions: International Feature — Brazil and Norway Face Off in One of the Toughest Races to Call https://t.co/rVBkKYdXbu via @variety
The Weird Man (1983) is Chang Cheh’s final Shaw Brothers production, mixing martial‑arts choreography with Taoist mysticism and slapstick fantasy. Starring Cheng Tien‑Chi as the mischievous spirit Yu Ji, the film borrows heavily from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Chinese folklore....
Final Oscar Predictions: Original Song — ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Poised to Make Oscar History, But Don’t Sleep on ‘Sinners’ https://t.co/5hTVUYsZp3 via @variety #Oscars
David Ellison is out prove he can succeed where others have failed $PSKY $WBD The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 304. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/Bs2ZMjBSA8
The Next Best Picture Podcast released a preview episode reviewing Disney‑Pixar’s newest film, “Hoppers.” Hosted by Megan Lachinski, Dan Bayer, Ben Langford and Larry Fried, the show dissects the movie’s story, animation, voice performances, and score, and positions it within...
Final Oscar Predictions: Documentary Feature — Why the Most American Lineup in Years Could Bring a Surprising Winner https://t.co/4pFjzWKgXc via @variety #Oscars
Excl: More Paramount news, as a new filmmaker joins the talent pool on the Mountain...James Wan signs on to direct and produce the English-language reimagining of Korean crime thriller THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL https://t.co/YglLX1lmJ2
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) introduced a telekinetic teen, Tina Shepherd, to battle Jason Voorhees, creating a monster‑versus‑monster dynamic. The film injected fresh energy into a franchise plagued by inconsistent timelines and repetitive kills, but its...
Ratings for the #Oscars are gonna be horrifically low Their relevance has taken a colossal slide over the past few years ANORA sweeping everything last year was the final nail in the proverbial coffin No wonder the ceremony’s moving to streaming
Excl: Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison visited the Warner Bros. lot today and acknowledged things were off to a "turbulent" start. Many employees still have questions. https://t.co/PGUnCOih63
Amazon MGM Studios and Alliance Home Entertainment announced that the sci‑fi thriller Mercy will hit physical shelves on April 7, 2026, in 4K Ultra HD, Blu‑ray, and DVD formats. The film, directed by Timur Bekmambetov, earned $54.3 million worldwide at the box...
The live‑action Mortal Kombat 2 is set for a May 8 2026 release, shifting the narrative focus to Johnny Cage while keeping original protagonist Cole Young in the mix. Lewis Tan, who plays Cole, hinted at a surprise plan for the character, sparking fan...
#Hoppers took in $2.7M on its first MON (down 79% vs SUN) lifting 4-day domestic #boxoffice to $48.1M. Full opening week 7-day total on track for about $56M+ with possible $85M after 2nd wknd. Has a good shot at finishing above Elemental....
Mulholland Drive is positioned as the Rosetta Stone for decoding David Lynch’s surreal cinema, using a conventional Hollywood thriller framework to explore shifting identities. The film’s iconic Club Silencio sequence and dual‑role characters illustrate Lynch’s obsession with the subconscious and...
Lionsgate announced that its Michael Jackson biopic Michael will hold limited early‑access screenings in IMAX and other premium formats on Wednesday, April 22, two days before its wide release on Friday. Tickets for the one‑night‑only events go on sale March 11 at 9 a.m. PT/...
Netflix reported that the Lionsgate‑produced sci‑fi action film *War Machine* topped its global weekly streaming chart through March 8, amassing 39.3 million views and leading both the overall and English‑language movie rankings. The platform’s English‑language TV chart was led by *Bridgerton* season four...
HBO’s new documentary “Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare,” directed by James Jones, revisits the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi disaster through archival footage and first‑hand testimonies. The film underscores the frantic efforts of plant workers to avert a larger catastrophe and the lingering...
Historical drama "Nuremberg," starring Russell Crowe as Hermann Göring, has arrived on Netflix after being overlooked at the 2026 Oscars. The film, directed by James Vanderbilt and adapted from Jack El‑Hai’s book, has earned $57 million worldwide on a $10 million budget...
Battle Beyond the Stars, a 1980 Roger Corman production, reimagines Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai as a low‑budget space opera. John Sayles was hired to improve the script, while a young James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd handled production design, famously...
IndieWire announced that American Pavilion memberships for Cannes 2026 are now on sale. The standard early‑bird pass costs $125, while a premium VIP option is $995 (or $1,195 during the festival) and adds priority seating, complimentary refreshments, and ten single‑use...
Jane Fonda to Salute Robert Redford as TCM Classic Film Festival Kicks Off With ‘Barefoot in the Park’ Gala Screening https://t.co/hGvRROl4cB via @variety
JustWatch’s weekly streaming report for March 2‑8 shows Oscar‑nominated movies dominating the U.S. market, capturing 70 % of the top‑10 titles. Hulu leads the movie segment with Brazilian drama *The Secret Agent* at No. 1 and sci‑fi drama *In the Blink of an...
First Look Teaser for 'Man on Fire' Series Feat. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II https://t.co/biowBhvumY #YahyaAbdulMateenII #BobbyCannavale #AliceBraga #ManonFire #Netflix https://t.co/iWghs4Nl97
The South Florida Film Forum will convene March 28‑29 at MAD Arts in Dania Beach, drawing producers from Oscar‑winning titles such as *Sound of Metal*, *Knives Out*, *Moonlight* and *The Florida Project*. Organized by the White Elephant Group with Broward...
BayView Entertainment has released the psychological horror film "The Weight of Eyes" for digital purchase and rental as of March 10, 2026. The movie follows an architect who endures physical and psychological torture at the hands of a grief‑stricken couple,...
The Academy’s Best Original Song category currently permits songs that debut in a film’s end credits, leading to a surge of nominations for tracks with little narrative relevance. Recent data shows that 13 of the 20 songs nominated over the...
