Today's Movies Pulse
Paramount cleared to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, but states gear up for antitrust fight
The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount Global's proposed purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding it will not lessen competition in traditional television and will create a strong streaming alternative. Nonetheless, California, New York and several other states are preparing separate antitrust challenges, setting the stage for a multi‑jurisdictional legal battle.
Review: Hokum
"Hokum," the latest horror film from director Damian McCarthy, debuted in theaters this weekend, running 105 minutes and starring Adam Scott as the troubled novelist Ohm Bauman. The story follows Bauman’s journey to a remote Irish hotel to scatter his parents’ ashes, only to confront a haunting that fuels relentless anxiety. McCarthy builds on the atmospheric tension of his previous titles, delivering a claustrophobic setting and a steady stream of jump‑scares, while revisiting familiar themes of male‑perpetrated violence against women. Critics awarded the film a B+, noting its strong production design and unyielding dread despite occasional plot gaps.
‘Resident Evil’ Teaser Trailer Reveals Zach Cregger’s Terrifying Reboot
Sony Pictures released a teaser for a new "Resident Evil" film directed by Zach Cregger, known for the horror hit "Barbarian." The reboot follows medical courier Bryan (Austin Abrams) trapped in a collapsing city, turning a routine delivery into a...
‘Power Ballad’ Trailer: Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas Star in John Carney’s Music Drama
Lionsgate UK released a trailer for “Power Ballad,” John Carney’s new music drama starring Paul Rudd as Rick, a washed‑up wedding singer, and Nick Jonas as Danny, a former boy‑band star. The plot follows their uneasy partnership when Danny turns one of...
Netflix's Man on Fire Reboot Shines with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Netflix Reboots ‘Man on Fire’ With a Thrilling Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Performance: TV Review https://t.co/GTLkglxa80 via @variety
‘Star Wars’ Is Taking over The Royal Albert Hall for a Historic First Next Year
The London Royal Albert Hall will host a historic "Star Wars in Concert" weekend in late April‑early May 2026, featuring live performances of John Williams' scores by the London Symphony Orchestra. All three original trilogy films—*A New Hope*, *The Empire Strikes...
Intense Trailer Reveals ‘Pitfall’s Gruesome Forest Nightmare
Super Intense Trailer for 'Pitfall' Trapped in a Spiked Pit Forest Horror https://t.co/KRmaBlfh7M #horror #Pitfall #RichardHarmon #AlexandraEssoe #RandyCouture #slasher https://t.co/lHD7HNSkEc
A Mighty Adventure (2026) by Toe Yuen Film Review
Toy Yuen returns to the big screen with "A Mighty Adventure," a 77‑minute animated featurette that premiered at the Udine Far East Film Festival. The film fuses computer‑generated insects with live‑action Hong Kong backdrops, creating a seamless hybrid visual style....
The Upcoming Resident Evil Movie Looks Legit Scary in Its First Trailer
The new Resident Evil trailer showcases a serious, horror‑focused reboot that abandons the campy tone of the Paul W.S. Anderson series. Directed by Oscar‑winning filmmaker Zach Cregger, fresh from his acclaimed short *Weapons*, the teaser follows a lone medical courier...
Roku's New Home Screen Boosts Ads and Subscriptions
Roku’s content forward home screen will drive ads and subscriptions $ROKU The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 311. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/IzuCFFHsaP
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 152 – ‘Following’ (Christopher Nolan, 1998)
The Director Watch Podcast released episode 152, a deep‑dive into Christopher Nolan’s low‑budget debut *Following* (1998). Co‑hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter dissect the film’s noir roots, weekend‑shoot schedule, and narrative pacing, contrasting it with Nolan’s later blockbuster oeuvre. They note the film’s modest scope...
Upcoming New Zealand Horror Thriller Mother Knows Best Has a Stand-Out Cast
New Zealand’s upcoming horror thriller "Mother Knows Best" has wrapped production and boasts a high‑profile cast led by Frankie Adams, with Keisha Castle‑Hughes and Rhona Mitra supporting. The plot follows a mother who, after a near‑fatal Pacific encounter, confronts an...
7 (Actually Good) Things to Watch on Netflix in May
Netflix’s May slate adds a mix of original drama, comedy and sports documentaries, aiming to capture spring‑time viewers before the summer blockbuster rush. The lineup includes the spy thriller "Legends," the second season of Tina Fey’s dramedy "The Four Seasons," and...
Sofia Coppola Launches $20,000 Short Film Award for Emerging Directors — Exclusive
Sofia Coppola, in partnership with nonprofit Decentralized Pictures, has launched the Sofia Coppola Short Film Award, offering a $20,000 grant to an emerging director. Winners also receive mentorship, marketing assistance, and distribution via the upcoming DCP+ streaming platform. The award is...
J.Lo and Brett Goldstein Tease Cheesy Office Romance
Jennifer Lopez & Brett Goldstein in Cheesy 'Office Romance' Trailer https://t.co/artOK5IdBx #romcom #OfficeRomance #JenniferLopez #BrettGoldstein #Netflix https://t.co/mCyrWtHlwt
ECAM Forum Announces the Selected Projects From the Last Push and Films to Come Sections - Industry / Market -...
The ECAM Forum’s third edition runs June 9‑11 in Madrid, showcasing 15 development‑stage features and ten post‑production titles. A record 204 projects entered the Films to Come track and 86 applied to Last Push, reflecting growing global interest. Selections span Spain, Switzerland,...
Best Friend Forever Selling Two Titles Selected in Cannes - Cannes 2026 – Marché Du Film
Best Friend Forever, the Brussels‑based sales firm, will showcase two world premieres at Cannes 2026. Nepali drama Elephants in the Fog enters the Un Certain Regard competition, while off‑beat French animation Blaise screens in the ACID sidebar. Both titles are part of...
Office Romance – Watch Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein in the Trailer for the New Romantic Comedy
Netflix is set to launch "Office Romance," a new romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, on June 5. Directed by Ol Parker, the film blends charm and raunchy humor as two workaholics navigate a secret office affair. The...
Resident Evil Teaser Is Just as Gory as Youd Expect
The new Resident Evil teaser reveals Zach Cregger’s upcoming film will deliver the series’ hallmark gore, featuring a snow‑bound protagonist battling multi‑limbed monsters. Austin Abrams leads the cast, joined by Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser and others, as the story...
High Court Sets June 15 Deadline for Vikram’s Dhruva Natchathiram, Caught in Disputes for a Decade
The Madras High Court ordered that the long‑delayed Tamil spy thriller *Dhruva Natchathiram*, directed by Gautham Menon and starring Vikram, must be released in theatres on or before June 15, 2026. A dedicated bank account for Kondaduvom Entertainment will hold all theatrical...
Be For Films Competing in Cannes with A Woman’s Life - Cannes 2026 - Marché Du Film
Belgian sales company Be For Films is presenting Charline Bourgeois‑Tacquet’s new drama *A Woman’s Life* at the Cannes Marché du Film, aiming for the Palme d’Or. The film follows surgeon Gabrielle, played by Léa Drucker, as she confronts personal turmoil...
Mario Casas Directing A Puño Descubierto - Production / Funding - Spain
Spanish star Mario Casas returns to the director’s chair with his second feature, *A puño descubierto*, a gritty drama about brotherhood and underground fighting. He also headlines the film alongside his brother Óscar Casas, who previously co‑starred in Mario’s debut....
Devil Wears Prada 2 Represents the End of Marvel Summers
Disney is positioning the sequel *The Devil Wears Prada 2* for a May 1 2026 theatrical launch, signaling a notable shift away from the traditional summer superhero slate. The article argues that growing superhero fatigue—evident after the MCU’s relentless output since *Iron...
‘Office Romance’ Trailer: Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein Fall in Love at Work
Netflix is set to launch "Office Romance," a romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez as a powerful CEO and Brett Goldstein as an airline lawyer, directed by Ol Parker. The film, co‑written by Goldstein and Joe Kelly, features a supporting cast...
Hokum’s Damian McCarthy Explains the Rabbits of It All
Writer‑director Damian McCarthy’s new horror film *Hokum* follows novelist Ohm Bauman, played by Adam Scott, as he confronts supernatural rabbit‑themed terrors in an isolated Irish inn. The film’s visual language leans heavily on rabbit imagery drawn from childhood favorites like *Watership...
Animated Hit ‘GOAT’ Gets Netflix Streaming Premiere Date
Sony Pictures Animation's basketball comedy GOAT, produced by NBA star Stephen Curry, has become the highest‑grossing basketball film ever, pulling $190.4 million worldwide on an $80 million budget. After a strong theatrical run that began in February, the movie will debut on...
Billie Eilish and James Cameron Debut 3D Manchester Concert Film
Billie Eilish teamed with legendary filmmaker James Cameron to premiere a 3D concert film in London, capturing four nights at Manchester’s Co‑op Live. The project, born from a personal email from Cameron, showcases new camera tech and positions Manchester as...
'Dhurandhar 2' Crosses ₹1,780 Crore ($215 M) Worldwide in 41 Days, Cementing Blockbuster Status
Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller 'Dhurandhar 2' has amassed a worldwide gross of ₹1,780 crore (≈ $215 million) in its 41st day, putting it within striking distance of the long‑standing 'Baahubali 2' record. The film’s sustained earnings underscore a new era of high‑budget, globally‑oriented Indian...
Zach Cregger Unveils Creepy Resident Evil Teaser, Drops Sep 18
Creepy new teaser for new vision for #ResidentEvil from Zach Cregger (Weapons). Opens SEP 18. https://t.co/XPhYgxCjcx
New to Netflix - HYPNOTIC
Netflix’s newest release, *Hypnotic*, is a $70 million original starring Ben Affleck and directed by Robert Rodriguez. Despite the sizable budget and Rodriguez’s hands‑on involvement across writing, directing, editing and cinematography, the film feels cheap and reminiscent of low‑budget 1990s fare....
The Purge but for Sex? One Night Only Might Be the Year’s Strangest Romcom
Will Gluck’s upcoming rom‑com One Night Only imagines a single night each year when unmarried people are legally permitted to have sex. The trailer shows a sweet meet‑cute between Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro, but the premise—government‑mandated “Sex Night”—has sparked...
Resident Evil Movie Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot and Everything Else We Know About the New Horror Adaptation
The Resident Evil franchise is getting a fresh cinematic reboot directed by Zach Cregger, slated for a worldwide theatrical release on September 18, 2026. The film tells an original story set parallel to the events of Resident Evil 2, introducing new...
New to Netflix - I SAW THE TV GLOW
Netflix has added the indie drama "I Saw the TV Glow" to its UK/ROI library, marking director Jane Schoenbrun’s second feature. The film follows teenage friends Owen and Maddy as they bond over a fictional 90s horror series, only for...
Scott Mendelson's Stupidly Lengthy 2026 Summer Movie Preview
The 2026 summer movie season kicked off with a roughly $260 million worldwide opening, led by Lionsgate’s surprise hit Michael. Early projections suggest Michael could reach $130 million domestically, while sequels such as The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Mortal Kombat II are expected...
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Follows a New Protagonist on the Periphery of Resident Evil 2
Director Zach Cregger revealed his upcoming Resident Evil film will unfold alongside the iconic events of Resident Evil 2, using Raccoon City’s night of chaos as a backdrop. Rather than starring series hero Leon Kennedy, Cregger created a brand‑new, gun‑inept protagonist...
Last Summer, a Lost American Classic, Returns
Frank Perry’s 1969 teen drama *Last Summer* will receive a rare New York screening at the Paris Theater on May 3, followed by a Warner Archive DVD/Blu‑ray release later this year. The film, long considered a "spiritually lost" classic, has been painstakingly...
Gillian Anderson's "Insane yet Cosy" New Movie Confirms First UK Screening
Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbender star in Jane Schoenbrun’s third feature, "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," which will debut in the UK as the closing film of SXSW London (June 1‑6). The horror‑remake follows a young director reviving the...
Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Trailer Brings the Video Game Series to Vicious New Life
Zach Cregger is directing a new "Resident Evil" film that debuts on September 18, 2026, starring Austin Abrams as Bryan, a medical courier thrust into a nightmarish survival scenario. The trailer, released this week, showcases a fresh tone while retaining...
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar Winner To Stream on Prime Video After HBO Max
Leonardo DiCaprio‑led dark comedy One Battle After Another will debut on Amazon’s Prime Video on May 23, 2026, after a prior streaming window on HBO Max. The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, garnered 13...
It's 2026 And I Just Watched Denzel Washington's Man On Fire For The First Time – These Are My Honest...
In 2026 the author finally watched the 2004 action thriller *Man on Fire* starring Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning, praising its stylish direction, tight script, and the emotional bond between Creasy and the kidnapped girl. The review notes Tony Scott’s kinetic visuals,...
New to Prime Video - THE NEW BOY
Warwick Thornton’s new film "The New Boy" debuts on Prime Video, starring Cate Blanchett, Aswan Reid, Deborah Mailman and Wayne Blair. The story follows an Aboriginal child taken to a remote monastery where he displays supernatural abilities that challenge the...
Tom Holland’s New Spider-Man 4 Ally Is a Smart, Timely Choice
Tom Holland’s Spider‑Man 4, slated for release later this year, will feature an AI assistant named E.V. that aids Peter Parker, echoing Tony Stark’s JARVIS/F.R.I.D.A.Y. systems. The detail emerged from leaked script pages shared by Entertainment Weekly, confirming the assistant’s role...
Interview: Christoph Jörg, Andreas Dalsgaard • Co-Creators of The Oligarch and the Art Dealer - “It Felt Like Entering a...
The Oligarch and the Art Dealer, a new series debuting at Canneseries, examines the tangled relationship between Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier and Russian oligarch Dmitri Rybolovlev, including an alleged billion‑dollar fraud surrounding masterpieces such as the $450 million Salvator Mundi. Producers...
Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Mammootty–Mohanlal Starrer Eyes Rs 30+ Cr Worldwide Opening
The Malayalam blockbuster *Patriot* reunites superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal after a ten‑year gap, generating massive buzz. Director Mahesh Narayanan secured the duo by pitching the project to Mammootty first, then adding Fahadh Faasil and Kunchacko Boban. Advance bookings have approached Rs 10 crore (≈$1.2 million) and...
Paramount Is Trying To Blame Netflix For All The Negative Merger Press
Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery are pursuing a $111 billion merger that has sparked a backlash from more than 4,000 Hollywood insiders. The insiders signed a letter warning that the deal would deepen debt, trigger layoffs, and hurt consumers and...
Tom Hardy’s $478M Sci-Fi Alien Movie Is Ruling on Streaming
Tom Hardy’s third Venom installment, *Venom: The Last Dance*, has surged to the sixth‑most‑watched movie on Amazon Prime Video worldwide, according to FlixPatrol data from April 2026. The sci‑fi action film, released in October 2024, grossed roughly $478 million at the global box...
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Beloved Action Thriller Is a Free Streaming Hit
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1987 action classic Predator has surged to the #3 spot on Tubi’s overall U.S. chart as of April 30, 2026, after briefly reaching the top position. The film’s enduring appeal is reflected in its strong streaming performance alongside titles like...
Christopher Andrews’ Cavendish to Launch at Cannes’ Marché Du Film - Production / Funding - UK/Poland
British director Christopher Andrews is set to shoot his second feature, *Cavendish*, a 17th‑century witch‑hunt thriller starring Sophie Thatcher, Erin Kellyman and Joe Alwyn. The UK‑Polish co‑production, developed with BBC Film and supported by the Polish Film Institute, will begin...
Avatar 4 Star Reveals the Massive Change From Its ‘Epic’ Time Jump
Avatar 4 will feature a significant story‑driven time jump, moving the narrative forward to explore new regions of Pandora and older versions of its characters. Trinity Jo‑Li Bliss, who plays Tuk, confirmed that only a small pre‑jump portion has been filmed,...
New Trailer and Poster for Psychological Thriller NESTING
Swiss psychological thriller "Nesting" debuted a new trailer and poster, showcasing its unsettling take on postpartum depression and lingering trauma. Written and directed by Chloé Cinq‑Mars, the film stars Rose‑Marie Perreault as Penelope, a new mother whose grip on reality...
DC’s Lanterns Reveals August Premiere Date on HBO Max
DC Studios announced that the live‑action series *Lanterns* will debut on HBO Max on August 16. The show stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, marking the first on‑screen appearance of the fan‑favorite John Stewart. Created...