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‘Disclosure Day’ draws mixed reviews for Spielberg’s latest sci‑fi thriller
Steven Spielberg’s new sci‑fi thriller “Disclosure Day” has been reviewed by several outlets. Critics describe the film as a flawed but fun ride, while others note it feels like playful “playtime” for the director, highlighting a polarized reception.
‘Sterling Point’ First Look Images and Premiere Date Revealed by Prime Video
Prime Video announced that its coming‑of‑age drama "Sterling Point" will launch globally on August 5, with all eight episodes released at once. Created and directed by filmmaker Megan Park, the series follows 17‑year‑old Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin) as she inherits a remote Canadian island and embarks on a journey of self‑discovery. The show features an ensemble cast including Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Missi Pyle, and is produced by Amazon MGM Studios in partnership with Fake Empire and LuckyChap.
Prada's Modest Debut Outlasted Superman's Blockbuster Reboot
#BoxOffice REWIND: 20 years ago, The Devil Wears Prada opened strong in #2 spot behind another new release, big-budget reboot Superman Returns. FRI-SUN portions of long holiday launches were $52.5M vs $27.5M. But nobody at the time knew that of the...
Universal’s ‘Michael’ Tops UK & Ireland Box Office with $15.6 Million Opening
Universal’s ‘Michael’ opened at No. 1 in the UK and Ireland, pulling in $15.6 million. The strong debut underscores the film’s appeal and highlights shifting audience preferences in the region as specialty titles and re‑releases compete for screen share.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: Meryl Streep Is Funnier than Ever
The Devil Wears Prada 2 returns with Meryl Streep reprising the iconic Miranda Priestly, delivering sharper, more biting humor than the original. The sequel follows Andy Sachs, now a senior editor, and Emily Charlton, who has shifted to retail, as they navigate the collapse...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review
The Devil Wears Prada 2 returns under director David Frankel, delivering the same sharp humor and fashion flair as the 2006 hit while tackling the modern crisis facing print media. Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) navigates a Runway that’s threatened by...
Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep Go Full Family Channel in The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives as a glossy, star‑studded sequel that leans heavily on nostalgia rather than the sharp satire of the 2006 original. Meryl Streep reprises Miranda Priestly, but her character is reduced to a familiar caricature, while Anne...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Review: Meryl Streep- and Anne Hathaway-Starring Sequel Is the Fast Fashion of Movies
The Devil Wears Prada 2 hit theaters on May 1, 2026, reuniting Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt after a 20‑year gap. While the film recreates the original’s glossy aesthetic, critics say it feels like fast‑fashion cinema—stylish but lacking depth. The plot...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: Lovely Clothes. Savage Quips. And a Cameo by a Celebrated Irish Golfer
The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci for a glossy, two‑hour sequel that leans on fan service rather than fresh storytelling. Andy Sachs loses her digital‑era media job and is thrust into...
American Pavilion Announces Lineup for 2026 Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes
American Pavilion, presented by IndieWire, announced the 2026 Emerging Filmmaker Showcase lineup for Cannes, featuring 20 short films across documentary, drama, animation, and sci‑fi. Sponsored by Gold House, the program spotlights under‑represented voices, including a dedicated LGBTQ+ segment, and draws...
American Dream: The Timely Return Of An Oscar-Winning Documentary
Barbara Kopple’s documentary *American Dream* chronicles the 1985‑86 Hormel meat‑packing strike in Austin, Minnesota, highlighting workers’ battle against wage cuts despite the company’s $30 million annual profit. The Oscar‑winning film, shot in grainy 16 mm cinema‑vérité style, follows the strike’s human toll...
Barbaro and Turner Star in New Rom‑com Trailer
Monica Barbaro & Callum Turner in RomCom 'One Night Only' Trailer https://t.co/kfUXL7zztx #OneNightOnly #CallumTurner #MonicaBarbaro #MayaHawke #romcom https://t.co/eKeTxhhp83
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Hokum” Star Adam Scott & Filmmaker Damian McCarthy
The supernatural horror film "Hokum," written and directed by Damian McCarthy and starring Adam Scott, debuted at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival to strong critical acclaim. The story follows an author who travels to rural Ireland to...
New Action Thriller Badland Rising Trailer Drops
Action Thriller 'Badland Rising' Trailer with Jake Ryan & Nathan Phillips https://t.co/c6iTtXqGcK #BadlandRising #Homeward #Australia #actionmovie #JakeRyan #NathanPhillips https://t.co/LLxJUHZlud
Action Thriller 'Badland Rising' Trailer W/ Jake Ryan & Nathan Phillips
Saban Films released the official trailer for the Australian action thriller Badland Rising, formerly titled Homeward. The film follows former SAS sniper Dave, played by Jake Ryan, as he is thrust into a 19‑hour chase after a botched robbery leaves...
Three Great Documentaries to Stream
The latest streaming roundup spotlights Emile de Antonio’s 1964 documentary “Point of Order,” now available on the Criterion Channel. The film condenses 36 days of televised Senate Army‑McCarthy hearings into a focused narrative that examines Senator Joseph R. McCarthy’s tactics and his aide...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Emotional Opening Sequence Has Been Revealed
The first three pages of the Spider‑Man: Brand New Day screenplay have been released, revealing an emotional opening set nine months after No Way Home. Peter Parker, now alone after his memories of MJ and Ned are erased, grapples with...
Hokum Scores 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, Prada Sequel Under Embargo
New horror entry #Hokum coming in hot with 90% RT critics score. Other new release this FRI, #DevilWearsPrada2, still keeping reviews under embargo until 26 hours before first pre-shows begin.
What to Watch Now: Caught Stealing (2025)
Darren Aronofsky’s new film *Caught Stealing* (2025) lands on Netflix as a 1‑hour‑46‑minute blend of graphic violence and a 1990s‑era New York caper. The movie stars Austin Butler as a former baseball prodigy‑turned‑bartender, alongside Regina King, Zoë Kravitz and a cameo by...
Vanessa Kirby & Lewis Pullman To Lead Sci-Fi Film The Spacesuit
Vanessa Kirby and Lewis Pullman are set to star in Kitty Green’s sci‑fi thriller The Spacesuit, produced by HanWay Films. The film follows an astronaut forced to make a life‑or‑death decision after a mission‑critical incident. Kirby and her sister Juliet...
Andy Garcia’s Noir ‘Diamond’ Lands International Sales Ahead of Cannes Premiere
Andy Garcia’s self‑written, self‑directed noir ‘Diamond’ has secured international sales through veteran agency The Veterans and North American rights via CAA Media Finance ahead of its Cannes screening. The deal underscores the continued relevance of seasoned sales houses in a...
Cinelytic Launches AI Tool to Forecast Box Office in 88 Territories
Cinelytic, the AI‑driven analytics firm backed by Warner Bros. and WME, unveiled a tool that predicts global box‑office performance in up to 88 territories up to two years ahead. The rollout aims to give studios early‑stage data for budgeting and...
What Does It Mean to Be a 'Failed' Actor?
The author recounts a dismal screening of the indie film *Mother Mary* and uses the experience to explore feelings of inadequacy in the entertainment world. A brief, awkward encounter with singer‑songwriter Chappell Roan highlights the author’s yearning for validation from...
Criterion Venerates Three Essential Works of ’90s Black Cinema with “John Singleton’s Hood Trilogy”
The Criterion Collection has issued a deluxe box set of John Singleton’s three‑film “Hood Trilogy”—Boyz n the Hood (1991), Poetic Justice (1993) and Baby Boy (2001). All three titles are presented as 4K restorations on UHD discs with Dolby Vision...
Discussions With Peter Jackson, Cate Blanchett & Tilda Swinton Added To The 2026 Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival 2026 will expand its Official Selection with a new discussion series featuring Sir Peter Jackson, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton. Jackson will appear on May 13, the day after receiving an Honorary Palme d’Or, celebrating his $3 billion‑grossing...
The World Is a Horny, Repressed Nightmare in One Night Only Trailer
Will Gluck’s new rom‑com One Night Only debuted a trailer featuring a society where premarital sex is legal only 12 hours a year. Director Dan Reed criticized the Michael Jackson biopic for glossing over abuse allegations, while the film still...
Bong Joon-Ho Goes Animated With Ally In Neon Deal
Oscar‑winning director Bong Joon‑Ho is venturing into animation with his debut feature "Ally," which Neon has acquired for North American distribution. The film, slated for a 2027 release, will examine the relationship between humans and deep‑sea life while retaining Bong’s...
Conecta Magaluf-Mallorca Unveils 26 Projects Competing In Its Four Pitching Sessions
Conecta Magaluf‑Mallorca’s tenth edition will host four international pitching sessions in Mallorca from May 25‑28, featuring 26 projects chosen from 271 submissions submitted by creators in 34 countries. The event attracted a strong European (44%) and American (49%) presence, with Spain...
The Devil Doesn’t Wear Prada, She Wears ‘Anything She Fucking Wants’
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is slated for a theatrical release, reuniting Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci with original writer Aline Brosh McKenna. Costume designer Molly Rogers, who apprenticed under Patricia Field on the first film, returns...
Olivia Colman's "Captivating" Murder Mystery with "Famous Twist" Is Now Streaming for Free
The 2017 Kenneth Branagh‑directed *Murder on the Orient Express* is now streaming free on Channel 4 in the UK for the next 29 days. The film features an all‑star ensemble including Olivia Colman, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe and Judi Dench, and adapts Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit. Critical...
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Hits $375 Million, Becomes Second‑Highest Original Film of the 2020s
Pixar’s original animated film ‘Hoppers’ has reached a lifetime global box‑office total of $375.1 million, making it the second‑highest‑grossing Hollywood original of the 2020s after ‘Elemental’. The milestone underscores a rare commercial win for non‑franchise animation in a market dominated by...
‘A False Narrative Around a Paedophile’: Michael Jackson Biopic Criticised by Leaving Neverland Director
The new Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," directed by Antoine Fuqua, has been sharply criticized by Dan Reed, the filmmaker behind the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland. Reed argues the film sanitizes Jackson’s alleged child‑sex abuse, portraying accusers as liars and omitting...
Christopher Nolan Drops Hint About The Odyssey Runtime After Oppenheimer Complaints
Christopher Nolan announced that his upcoming adaptation of *The Odyssey* will be shorter than his previous blockbuster *Oppenheimer* because IMAX film projectors cap runtime at three hours. The epic, slated for July 17, is the first movie shot entirely on...
New Release Review - HERESY
Dutch folk‑horror "Heresy"—directed by Didier Konings and starring Anneke Sluiters—premiered on Shudder on May 1. The hour‑long feature, originally a TV anthology segment, reimagines the country’s "Witte Wieven" legends as a dark, allegorical forest. It follows Frieda, a barren village woman, whose...
Paramount Seeks FCC Waiver to Allow $24 Bn Foreign Investment in Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Paramount Skydance has filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission to exceed the 25% foreign‑ownership ceiling so it can incorporate $24 bn from Saudi, Abu Dhabi and Qatari sovereign‑wealth funds into its $81 bn takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The move,...
Empathy Holdings CEO Angel Maldonado - the only Tech Backer of the Molly Russell Documentary
Angel Maldonado, founder and CEO of Empathy Holdings, provided both technical insight and financial backing for the documentary "Molly Vs The Machines," which examines how social‑media platforms and emerging AI contributed to the 2026 suicide of 14‑year‑old Molly Russell. The...
A Violinist in Search of Her Friend
The Violinist, an animated feature from Singapore, will debut on the European film‑festival circuit in May 2026. Set against the backdrop of colonial Singapore, the Japanese occupation, and post‑war years, it follows Peranakan prodigy Fei as she matures into a...
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Cast on the Sequel
The Devil Wears Prada returns for a sequel on May 1, 2026, reuniting original director David Frankel with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. The film revisits the iconic fashion magazine Runway, now confronting tech‑driven market upheaval and a fragmented...
‘Departures’ Review: Finding Levity Amid the Pain
British tragicomedy "Departures" follows Benji’s chaotic post‑breakup spiral, blending alcohol‑fueled rebound, BDSM encounters, and flashbacks to childhood violence and an AIDS warning. The film juxtaposes trauma with moments of queer pleasure, culminating in a tense encounter with Jake, a dominant...
Desert Warrior: Review
Desert Warrior, directed by Rupert Wyatt and starring Anthony Mackie, is a high‑budget historical epic set in the 7th‑century Arabian desert. Wyatt’s seasoned direction and sweeping cinematography give the film a grand, Western‑inflected feel, but the screenplay is hampered by...
Rachel Nickell's Son Was Two when He Witnessed Her Murder – and Now He's Helped Make a Netflix Series About...
Netflix will debut two linked projects on June 4, 2026—a three‑part drama titled *The Witness* and a feature documentary *The Murder of Rachel Nickell*. Both are built around the 1992 Wimbledon Common murder of Rachel Nickell, with her son Alex...
South Africa Film Sets Ditch Diesel in Green Energy Shift
South African film sets are swapping diesel generators for solar‑powered mobile energy, highlighted by Netflix's production of the second season of "One Piece" in Cape Town. Cinergy Mobile Power supplied a 150 kW solar array and a 400 kWh battery system, cutting...
Construction Starts Soon On AI Movie Studio in DFW Metroplex
Construction on a $750 million mixed‑use campus in Mansfield, Texas, will begin in August 2026, featuring an AI‑enabled movie studio. The first phase, budgeted at $50 million, adds four 18,000‑sq‑ft sound stages, production offices and parking, with completion slated for 2027. Over five...
Shah Rukh Khan-Saif Ali Khan’s Kartavya Locks May 15 Netflix Premiere: Report
Saif Ali Khan is set to return to Netflix with the crime drama *Kartavya*, which Variety India reports will premiere on May 15 2026, though Netflix has not formally confirmed the date. The film is produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment...
EXCLUSIVE: Raja Shivaji to Release with Different Runtimes in Hindi and Marathi; Hindi Version Shorter by 8 Minutes
Raja Shivaji, starring Riteish Deshmukh, will debut on May 1 in two language versions—Marathi and Hindi. The Hindi cut is certified at 187.05 minutes, while the Marathi version runs 195.05 minutes, making the Hindi edition eight minutes shorter. Both films...
Toy Story 5 Director Gives Exciting News on Part 6 & More
Toy Story 5 is slated for a June 19, 2026 release, and director Andrew Stanton revealed that early brainstorming has already generated enough material for at least one more feature, Toy Story 6. Stanton explained that the franchise’s unique ability to age...
Bhoot Bangla Box Office Collection Day 12 Live Updates: Akshay Kumar Film Sees 19.2% Growth, Rolls Out Buy 1 Get...
Akshay Kumar’s horror‑comedy *Bhoot Bangla* posted a net collection of ₹4.35 crore (~$524 k) on Day 12, marking a 19.2% rise from the previous day. The film’s worldwide gross now stands at ₹195.25 crore (~$23.5 million), with overseas earnings of ₹51 crore (~$6.1 million). A Buy‑One‑Get‑One ticket...
‘Harry Potter’ Star Leaves the Fantasy World Behind for New Star-Studded Thriller
Collider has released an exclusive interactive "Sorting Hat" quiz that lets readers discover which Hogwarts house they belong to. The eight‑question personality test mirrors the iconic ceremony from the Harry Potter films, assigning users to Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw....
Adam Sandler’s 16% RT Movie Beats Denis Villeneuve’s Sci-Fi Epic on Free Streaming
Adam Sandler’s 2014 romantic comedy Blended has risen to the number‑one spot on Pluto TV’s U.S. streaming chart, overtaking Denis Villeneuve’s Oscar‑winning sci‑fi drama Arrival, which sits at second. Despite a 16% Rotten Tomatoes rating, Blended’s modest $40‑45 million budget turned...
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Season 1 Episodes 7 & 8 Review
Ricky Church gives *Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord* episodes 7 and 8 a 9/10 rating, highlighting a blend of high‑octane action and deep character work. The episodes expand Maul’s psyche, showing his struggle with past defeats and a newfound...
Huace and Utopai Studios Partner on Long-Form AI-Driven Content Creation
Huace Film & TV Co., one of China’s largest content producers, has signed a partnership with U.S.-based Utopai Studios to embed its PAI cinematic storytelling AI across the company’s long‑form production pipeline. The agreement features a sizable annual usage commitment...