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Warner Bros. Discovery pushes two Oscar frontrunners amid $111B Paramount deal
Warner Bros. Discovery is heavily marketing Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another" and Ryan Coogler’s "Sinners," both Oscar nominees. The former swept the BAFTAs and secured DGA and PGA awards, while the latter set a record with 16 nominations and won the Actor Awards. The campaign unfolds as Warner navigates Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition.
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 482 – Our Final Oscar Winner Predictions For The 98th Academy Awards, “I Swear”...
Episode 482 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, released ahead of the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, presents the hosts’ final Oscar winner predictions across all categories. The episode also reviews the new trailers for “I Swear” and “Scary Movie,” reveals the latest audience poll on the likely Best Picture winner, and answers fan‑submitted questions. Listeners are invited to a special “Night Before” pre‑Oscar show and post‑ceremony reactions, available exclusively to Patreon supporters. The podcast highlights its partnership with the Evergreen Podcasts Network and encourages new subscriptions.
By Next Best Picture
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Network's 70s Warning Echoes in Today's Media Takeovers
Dear F-ing God. Watching the Criterion 4K of Network - looks great, but looks like it was made in the 70s - and it could not be more relevant, not just to television and Chayefsky’s genius insights and that news...
By David Poland
Social•Mar 9, 2026
After 28 Years, Finally Enjoyed It—Odd Ending
I finally watched 28 years later. I liked it. Although the Teletubbies/Tracksuit Ninjas at the end was weird.
By David Lowery
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Sinners Aces MPSE Awards
The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) announced winners across 24 categories, highlighting achievements in dialogue, ADR, effects, Foley, and music for film, TV, animation, documentaries, and games. Warner Bros.’ "Sinners" captured top honors in both feature dialogue/ADR and feature music...
By Awards Daily
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Jack Quaid Hits Saturn Awards Red Carpet
It’s the #SaturnAwards, happening now. Here’s THE BOYS’ Jack Quaid making his red carpet appearance. https://t.co/rwI81MaFAo
By Borys Kit
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Film Twitter's Reign Ends, Rejecting Low‑quality Movies
Good riddance Film Twitter, you know-nothing group of weirdos that push trash films like THE BRIDE on the trusting public Your reign is O-V-E-R
By Erick Weber
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Turner & Constable - Jennie Kermode - 20233
The Exhibition on Screen documentary spotlights the first joint Turner‑Constable showcase at Tate Britain, running November 2025 to April 2026. It contrasts Turner’s dramatic light experiments with Constable’s grounded English landscapes, while highlighting their shared influences such as Claude Lorrain....
By Eye For Film
Social•Mar 9, 2026
The Bride's Flop Scares Audiences Away From Theaters
The collateral damage to theaters done by THE BRIDE is one of the key undiscussed impacts here Movies need GREAT product but instead Maggie served up straight REFUSE that will now have anyone who suffered through this shitshow gun-shy about returning...
By Erick Weber
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Critics of The Bride Haven’t Actually Watched It
there sure are a lot of people sounding off here on THE BRIDE without actually suffering through it I dare you to actually see it if you REALLY want to get worked up
By Erick Weber
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
In The Land Of Lost Angels - Jennie Kermode - 20232
‘In The Land Of Lost Angels’ is Bishrel Mashbat’s noir‑styled debut, following two Mongolian immigrants who kidnap a wealthy man’s son in night‑time Los Angeles. The film intertwines a tense kidnapping plot with probing questions of cultural identity and assimilation....
By Eye For Film
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Supporting #TheBride Marked Film Twitter’s Relevance End
Supporting #TheBride was the official end of Film Twitter having any form of relevance going forward
By Erick Weber
Social•Mar 9, 2026
First 4DX Adventure with Son Makes Sirat Unforgettable
took my 6-year-old son to my first ever 4DX movie today, and suffice it to say that it was an incredible way to experience Sirat.
By David Ehrlich
Blog•Mar 8, 2026
Silence = Death – Short Film Review
Trace Pope’s short film *Silence = Death* dramatizes ACT UP’s 1990 “Storm the NIH” protest, placing viewers amid the AIDS crisis. It follows filmmaker Jamie as he documents the protest while caring for a dying partner, interweaving three narrative threads—including Dr....
By BRWC (Battle Royale With Cheese)
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Wuthering Heights Drives The Bride More than Netflix Frankenstein
PS on The Bride open… Wuthering Heights likely had more of a “repetition” effect on The Bride than Netflix’s Frankenstein. Wuthering did ok, but was expected to be a sensation. The female empowerment vibe is what repeated less than a month...
By David Poland
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Weak Opening Stems From Misaligned Casting Focus, Not Marketing
Why didn’t The Bride open? People saw the trailer and were not drawn to the material, no matter how aggressive the campaign got. I would say that part of that is that Christian Bale is the opener of the cast...
By David Poland
News•Mar 8, 2026
Official Trailer for Gnarly 'Winter: Battleground' AI Sci-Fi Action Movie
Epic Pictures Group released the official trailer for "Winter: Battleground," an AI‑ruled dystopian action thriller set for direct‑to‑VOD debut on April 7, 2026. The film stars UFC Hall of Famer Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone as a renegade soldier battling cyber‑enhanced assassins...
By FirstShowing.net
News•Mar 8, 2026
New US Trailer for B&W Thriller 'The Stranger' With Benjamin Voisin
Music Box Films released a new US trailer for François Ozon’s black‑and‑white thriller The Stranger, an adaptation of Albert Camus’s 1942 novel set in 1930s Algeria. The film debuted at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and opened in France in...
By FirstShowing.net
Blog•Mar 8, 2026
True/False Film Fest Dispatch #2: ‘Phenomena,’ ‘Who Moves America,’ ‘Landscapes of Memory’
The 2026 True/False Film Fest in Columbia, Missouri debuted ten world‑premiere documentaries, spotlighting three standouts: *Phenomena*, *Who Moves America* and *Landscapes of Memory*. *Phenomena* follows a father‑son duo turning everyday experiments into visual poetry, earning a C‑ for its repetitive...
By AwardsWatch
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Scream 7’s Steep Drop yet on Track for Franchise Record
#Scream7 fell sharply in its 2nd wknd and took 2nd place with $17.3M. Drop was bigger than what recent franchise flicks had: -73% | 2026 | Scream 7 -61% | 2023 | Scream 6 -59% | 2022 | Scream 10-day domestic #boxoffice sits at...
By Gitesh Pandya
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Anderson’s Vineland Adaptation Wins Best Screenplay
ADAPTED SCREENPLAY "One Battle After Another" -- Screenplay by Paul Thomas Anderson, Screen Story by Paul Thomas Anderson, Inspired by the novel Vineland by Thomas Pynchon; Warner Bros. Pictures (WINNER) https://t.co/TvWjEOaEmx
By Clayton Davis
News•Mar 8, 2026
Prime Video Is Removing Sean Bean's "Gripping" Psychological Thriller Very Soon
Prime Video will pull the 2001 thriller *Don’t Say a Word* from its catalog on March 14, giving viewers just six days left to stream it. The film stars Sean Bean as villainous thief Patrick Koster, alongside Michael Douglas and...
By Digital Spy (Movies)
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Warner Bros. Missed Huge Opportunity: Batgirl as The Bride
I honestly cannot believe WB didn’t BATGIRL #TheBride One of the biggest whiffs in Hollywood history that missed decision
By Erick Weber
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Greenlighting “The Bride” Projected to Lose $150 M
Someone needs to fall on the sword for greenlighting #TheBride, a film that’s gonna lose $150M+ (via #MMT🌕) https://t.co/Q5dOZ3RxiF
By Erick Weber
News•Mar 8, 2026
Daisy Edgar-Jones Lands Next Lead Movie Role in Adaptation of "Magnificent" Bestseller
Paramount and Temple Hill are moving forward with a film adaptation of Gabrielle Zevin’s bestseller “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow,” starring Daisy Edgar‑Jones as Sadie. The novel, which has sold over four million copies and ranked on the New York Times’ 21st‑century...
By Digital Spy (Movies)
Social•Mar 8, 2026
One Battle After Another Clinches
‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Adapted Screenplay at 2026 WGA Awards (Updating Live) https://t.co/yNXqtDMYGh via @IndieWire
By Anne Thompson
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Final Oscars Predictions: Who Wins, Deserves, and Was Overlooked
The 98th #Oscars are one week from today. The final awards column of the season comes this week on who will win, could win, should win, and should have been nominated. https://t.co/YTV34gIVcV https://t.co/MFU7bfA6LX
By Clayton Davis
News•Mar 8, 2026
Downton Abbey Star Penelope Wilton's "Wonderful" British Drama Is Now Streaming for Free
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, starring Penelope Wilton and Jim Broadbent, has been added to Channel 4’s streaming platform and will be available for free for the next 29 days. The 2023 British drama, directed by Hettie Macdonald, adapts Rachel Joyce’s...
By Digital Spy (Movies)
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Rediscovering “The Secret Agent” With Amanda
I had a great time revisiting THE SECRET AGENT and discussing it with Amanda on the pod. What a special movie.
By Sean Fennessey
Social•Mar 8, 2026
The Bride Costs Warner Bros $100M, H
#TheBride will cost Warner Bros $100M+ in losses #Hoppers gets Pixar back on track Here’s #MMT🌕 Midnight Movie Money to break it all down https://t.co/tR45x1FzCL
By Erick Weber
Blog•Mar 8, 2026
Red Riding - Jennie Kermode - 20231
Red Riding, a Scottish reinterpretation of Little Red Riding Hood, marks actor Craig Conway’s directorial debut. The film follows teen Redele (Victoria Tait) as she navigates grief, family secrets, and class tension on a remote estate. Critics praise the moody atmosphere and Tait’s...
By Eye For Film
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Jessica Henwick Shines; The Royal Hotel Still Resonates
Love watching JESSICA HENWICK crush it in one major franchise after the next, but was especially excited to hear that Kitty Green’s The Royal Hotel is still making a big impression. https://t.co/z8r79XtPxJ
By Perri Nemiroff
Social•Mar 8, 2026
GOAT Hits $146M Revenue, Still Not Profitable
#GOAT ascends to $146.3M globally against $80M budget so still a ways to go for profitability https://t.co/3ZfNy2WTPD
By Erick Weber
News•Mar 7, 2026
Peaky Blinders Star Breaks Silence on Being Left Out of the Netflix Movie
Netflix’s first Peaky Blinders feature, *The Immortal Man*, debuted in select cinemas before streaming on March 20. The film continues Tommy Shelby’s World War II storyline but omits original star Paul Anderson, who plays Arthur Shelby Jr. Anderson praised the movie...
By Digital Spy (Movies)
Social•Mar 8, 2026
The Bride Faces $90M Budget, $13.6M Global Opening
🚨$90M BOMB ALERT🚨 #TheBride debuts with just $7.3M against that $90M budget Adds paltry $6.3M overseas for minuscule $13.6M global opening WB gonna lose $100M+ on this minimum 💀💀💀💀💀 https://t.co/yxGxmKbjiL
By Erick Weber
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Hoppers Sets Record $88M Global Debut for Original Animation
#Hoppers hits $46M domestic debut, adding $42M overseas for $88M global bow Biggest worldwide debut for original animation since COCO https://t.co/Cl1dChzF6o
By Erick Weber
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
Indomitable Spirit by Jennie Kermode
Effi O Blaenau, a low‑budget Welsh‑language film adapted from Gary Owen’s play Iphigenia In Splott, premiered at the Glasgow Film Festival. Director Marc Evans and lead Leisa Gwenllian turned the monologue‑heavy stage work into a full‑length drama, shooting on location in...
By Eye For Film
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Paramount Lot Sale Rumors Remain Unverified After 15 Years
The gossip around the Hollywood lots of WB and Paramount may turn out to be true. But at this point, it's 100% gossip. The media has been selling the Paramount lot for 15 years already.
By David Poland
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Oscars Voters Remain Predominantly White, American; Women at 35%
There are 10,136 active #Oscars voters. The body remains majority white and American, though those demographics vary by branch. The Academy is 35% women, 22% from underrepresented communities and 21% international. https://t.co/mIoGLYW7jk via @variety
By Clayton Davis
News•Mar 7, 2026
Kaya Scodelario's "Excellent" Dark Thriller Lands New UK Streaming Home
Adulthood, a dark comedy‑thriller starring Kaya Scodelario and Josh Gad, is now streaming in the UK via a Sky/NOW Cinema subscription after previously being available for purchase and rental. The 2025 Alex Winter‑directed film, which also features Billie Lourd and...
By Digital Spy (Movies)
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Oscars Losing Prestige as Bigger Events Dominate Entertainment
Good: "I'm all the way #Sinners. It's bigger than the #Oscars." Bad: “When #F1 makes the best picture lineup, it’s a rough year for movies.” Ugly: “The weakest film year we’ve had in the entertainment business in a long time.” https://t.co/mIoGLYW7jk via @Variety...
By Clayton Davis
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
Most Indie Films Don’t Miss Funding Because They’re Bad
Indie filmmakers often blame poor scripts for funding failures, but the real culprit is a broken financial structure. Investors evaluate risk, recoupment probability, liquidity timeline, and market position within minutes, discarding projects that lack realistic budgets, clear audience targeting, solid...
By Raindance – Articles
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
Jaripeo - Edin Custo - 20230
Jaripeo, co‑directed by Efraín Mojica and Rebecca Zweig, documents gay men embedded in Mexico’s traditional rodeo culture. The film follows participants in Michoacán’s jaripeo scene, exposing how they negotiate machismo, family expectations, and religious faith while expressing diverse queer identities. It highlights...
By Eye For Film
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
The Fall Of Sir Douglas Weatherford - Jennie Kermode - 20229
The Fall Of Sir Douglas Weatherford, screened at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival, follows Kenneth (Peter Mullan), a grieving museum caretaker forced to replace his historic tours with a fantasy production called White Stag Of Emberfell. Mullan’s gravitas anchors a...
By Eye For Film
News•Mar 6, 2026
Cheesy Trailer for 'Wizard Of Death: Rise of the Tinman' Bad Horror
ITN Studios has dropped the official trailer for *Wizard Of Death: Rise of the Tinman*, a low‑budget horror spin‑off that reimagines the Tin Man from the public‑domain *Wizard of Oz*. Directed by B‑movie specialist William Stead and starring Lauren Staerck and...
By FirstShowing.net
News•Mar 6, 2026
New Women's Surf Film Gets The Hollywood Premiere It Deserves
Red Bull Media House and surf pioneer Jodie Nelson premiered the new women’s surf documentary “Now Days” at the Hollywood Legion Theater. The film, three years in the making, follows Olympic champion Caroline Marks, world‑title holders and rising stars such...
By Surfer
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride” Electrifies with Buckley
THE BRIDE is a showcase for filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal & Jessie Buckley to go buck wild & break rules. You’ll want to be on its wavelength. My review: https://freshfiction.tv/the-bride-review-maggie-gyllenhaal-and-jessie-buckley-conduct-electricity/
By Courtney Howard
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Shooting The Western With Dean Semler
Dean Semler, an Australian cinematographer known for his early work on thrillers and Mad Max 2, pivoted to westerns in the late 1980s and quickly became the genre’s visual architect. His breakthrough came with the commercially successful Young Guns (1988), followed...
By BRWC (Battle Royale With Cheese)
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Harvey’s Hellhole: Il Postino (The Postman)
Harvey Weinstein aggressively positioned the Italian romance Il Postino for Oscar glory in 1996, expanding its theatrical run and launching a high‑profile awards campaign. The film earned over $21 million domestically, secured five Academy Award nominations—including Best Picture—and won Best Original Score....
By Crooked Marquee
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Lay Lefty Down – Short Film Review
Lay Lefty Down, a short film by writer‑director Traven Rice, stages a surprise funeral for a woman’s left breast after a mastectomy, blending dark comedy with genuine emotion. Alexandra Seal anchors the story as Abby, navigating grief amid absurd pageantry,...
By BRWC (Battle Royale With Cheese)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Oscars Selects (March 2026): The Latest Titles Available to Rent on Letterboxd Video Store
Letterboxd’s Video Store has added five fresh titles ahead of the Oscars, ranging from docufiction to animated features. The lineup includes Kaouther Ben Hania’s “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” the Oscar‑nominated French animation “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,” Ugo Bienvenu’s debut “Arco,”...
By Letterboxd Journal