Today's Movies Pulse
Netflix’s ‘Office Romance’ tops weekly streaming with nearly 21 M views
Jennifer Lopez’s rom‑com *Office Romance* claimed the top spot on Netflix’s overall chart, logging 20.9 million views through June 7. The platform’s English‑language TV chart was led by the three‑part documentary *Michael Jackson: The Verdict* with 17.8 million views.
Dune 3: Oscar Isaac’s Return Gets Interesting Answer
Oscar Isaac hinted he may return as Duke Leto in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune Part Three, but stopped short of confirming any flashback scenes. The sequel, adapting Frank Herbert’s Dune: Messiah, is slated for a December 18, 2026 theatrical release, directly competing with Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday. Villeneuve has secured exclusive IMAX screenings for opening weekend, giving the sci‑fi epic a strategic advantage. The film reunites Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and an ensemble cast while expanding the franchise’s narrative arc.
Fahadh Faasil Was Paid Rs 4 Lakh, 1.6% of Film’s Budget, for 22 Female Kottayam that Changed His Career
Fahadh Faasil was paid roughly $4.9 k (₹4 lakh), just 1.6% of the ₹2.5 crore budget for the 2012 thriller *22 Female Kottayam*. The film doubled its budget, earning about $634 k (₹5.2 crore) at the box office and propelled Faasil from a critically panned debut to a...
Practical Magic’s Aidan Quinn on Why He’s Not in 2nd Movie Amid Trailer Release
Aidan Quinn clarified he was never invited to reprise his role as Gary in the upcoming sequel Practical Magic 2, despite expressing willingness to return. The actor’s comments came during a red‑carpet interview with Irish radio station SPIN 1038, coinciding with the...
PSA: New Rage Vid Just Dropped
Stab Magazine announced the drop of a new Rage video, a high‑octane surf clip starring Creed McTaggart, Chippa Wilson’s top aerialist, and veteran surfer David Rastovich. Shot and edited by Toby Cregan, the piece pairs fast‑cut surfing footage with a...
The Invite: Wilde's Brilliant, Darkly Comic Masterpiece
Olivia Wilde’s THE INVITE is phenomenal. Loved every second. An uncomfortably hilarious, deeply insightful chamber piece motored by sincerity cloaked in comedy. Pulls influence from Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Edward Norton & Penélope Cruz are impeccable.
BINI Docuseries (2025) by Jet Leyco Series Review
The BINI Docuseries, directed by Jet Leyco and produced by iWantTFC and ABS‑CBN, offers a three‑part, somber portrait of the Philippines’ first female idol group as it navigates formation during pandemic lockdowns, a debut concert at the New Frontier Theater,...
Gaby Wood’s LRB Review Elevates Mark Jenkin’s ‘Rose of Nevada’
Literary Review critic Gaby Wood’s feature on Mark Jenkin’s third feature, ‘Rose of Nevada’, puts the low‑budget Cornish drama into the spotlight, noting its festival run and the director’s hand‑cranked, celluloid‑obsessed process. The piece signals fresh attention for a film...
‘Michael’ Director Has Some ‘Pause’ Over Jackson Abuse Allegations: ‘People Do Some Nasty Things for Money’
Antoine Fuqua, director of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," revealed he originally planned to depict the singer’s 2003 child‑molestation arrest, even filming a scene where Jackson is shown stripped naked. A $23 million settlement with the Chandler family barred the...
The Sheep Detectives Drew Out Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster
A preview of "The Sheep Detectives," starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, debuted at its premiere. The comedy‑mystery follows a shepherd who reads detective stories to his flock before they’re murdered, prompting the sheep to investigate. The film adapts the...
From Tectonic Chaos to Anaconda Parody: A Wild Flight
I watched “Greenland 2: Migration” on the plane. It’s a continuation from the ending of the first film. This time, the shelters in Greenland, which were said to be safe, are utterly destroyed by tectonic upheaval. Gerard Butler reprises his...
Mike Myers Appears Un
MICHAEL premiere: Yes, it really is Mike Myers in the movie, in an almost unrecognizable role. But Graham King lets the cat in the hat out of the bag during the cast intros. https://t.co/fVCOzBnJGu
NFB to Launch YouTube-Based Documentary Initiative ‘On Filme’ in May
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is debuting a YouTube‑focused documentary series called “On Filme” on May 7. The pilot features three Quebec digital creators—Mounir Kaddouri, Anne‑Lovely Etienne and Simon Coutu—each delivering four pieces ranging from short summary films to video podcasts. The works...
Jackson Family Joins Cast After Michael Premiere
In a rare move, the thank yous & cast intros for #Michael occurs after the premiere screening. Members of the Jackson family are on stage, while Colman Domingo receives a top of the charts welcome. https://t.co/hI0tnw4Hh8
Jafaar Jackson's Uncanny Presence Shines in MICHAEL
Jafaar Jackson is unreal in MICHAEL. I know the voice was assisted, but the demeanor and dance moves and overall presence is really amazing to watch.
Kit Connor's Elden Ring Casting Makes Perfect Sense if You've Seen His Underrated War Movie
The Elden Ring movie, slated for an IMAX release on March 3, 2028, casts Kit Connor—fresh from Alex Garland’s war drama ‘Warfare’—as a sword‑wielding lead. Connor endured a rigorous boot‑camp regimen to embody the physicality of a Special Forces operative, mirroring the...
Jackson Twins Deliver Masterclass Performances in MichaelMovie
#MichaelMovie will have its critics, but there are two undeniable takeaways: Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson & Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael. Both deliver utterly transformative, masterclass performances that embody the King of Pop. A pure crowdpleaser embedded in...
Prada Sequel Skewers Media Through Haute Couture Satire
The Devil Wears Prada 2: A biting media parody wrapped up in high fashion. Every journalist who sees it will cringe from recognition.
Lee Cronin's The Mummy Ending Doesn't Work For One Reason
Lee Cronin’s horror film "The Mummy" dazzles with graphic body‑horror but stumbles in its conclusion. After a test‑screening backlash, the studio added a post‑credits epilogue that revives the villainous Magician, effectively nullifying the father’s sacrificial ending. Critics argue the extra...
Jon Voight Spotted at Michael Movie Premiere
At the #MichaelMovie premiere (and that's the back Oscar winner Jon Voight's head on the bottom right). @Variety https://t.co/JPVYjeIrUW
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Amrum” Filmmaker Fatih Akin
German director Fatih Akin’s new historical drama “Amrum” debuted in the Cannes Premiere section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, drawing praise for its direction, screenplay and Jasper Billerbeck’s lead performance. Co‑written with Hark Bohm, the film recounts Bohm’s childhood on...
Movie Review – Desert Warrior (2026)
Desert Warrior, a 2026 historical epic directed by Rupert Wyatt, features a multinational cast led by Anthony Mackie and Aiysha Hart. The film attempts to revive the sword‑and‑sandal genre with sweeping desert vistas but suffers from a muddled script and miscasting. Critics...
James Gunn Teases Brainiac In First Photo From Superman Sequel Man Of Tomorrow
James Gunn announced that filming for the DCU sequel "Man of Tomorrow" is underway, confirming the project’s production schedule. A set photo revealed a Brainiac teaser, with Lars Eidinger cast as the iconic villain. Gunn disclosed that the story will...
New Minions Movie Retconning The Lore That Kept The Bastards Out Of WW1 And WW2
Universal’s upcoming "Minions & Monsters" rewrites the franchise’s timeline by placing Minions in 1920s Hollywood, overturning the long‑standing ice‑cave exile that kept them hidden until 1968. The change was confirmed at CinemaCon and signals a deliberate retcon of the lore that previously...
CinemaCon: Universal Flexes
Universal used its CinemaCon showcase to reinforce a robust 2026‑27 slate, debuting an extended Oppenheimer trailer, a teaser for the animated crossover Minions & Monsters, and a live Q&A with Steven Spielberg about his upcoming Disclosure Day project. The studio...
Why Magnolia Took Its Biggest Swing Yet on Bob Odenkirk’s ‘Normal’
Magnolia Pictures launched Bob Odenkirk’s action‑thriller *Normal* on a record‑wide 2,000‑plus screens, marking the distributor’s most aggressive rollout to date. The film earned $2.65 million domestically its opening weekend, placing seventh with a modest $1,286 per‑screen average. Compared with Magnolia’s 2024...
Hilarious First Trailer for Broken Lizard's 'Super Troopers 3' Sequel
Searchlight Pictures dropped the first official trailer for Broken Lizard’s Super Troopers 3, slated for a nationwide theatrical release on August 7, 2026. The sequel reunites the original troupe—Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, and Brian Cox—while adding a...
“Super Troopers 3” Trailer Released
Disney’s Searchlight Pictures unveiled the first trailer for “Super Troopers 3,” confirming a summer theatrical launch on August 7, 2026. The sequel reunites the Broken Lizard troupe, with Jay Chandrasekhar directing and a cast that now includes Brian Cox, Chace Crawford, and Hannah Simone. The comedy...
Sydney Sweeney's "Terrific" Crime Thriller with Eric Dane Is Now Trending on Prime Video
Sydney Sweeney’s crime thriller "Americana" is now trending among drama titles on Prime Video after its Friday debut. The film follows Mandy Starr’s escape with a stolen $1 million Lakota ghost shirt, intertwining with a veteran’s plot to steal the same...
Bob Odenkirk’s Thriller ‘Normal’ Draws Mixed Reviews in India
Bob Odenkirk’s latest thriller, Normal, premiered in India to a divided critical response. The Hindu lauded its darkly comic shootout, while Mid‑Day found the film “fairly normal.” The split underscores the challenge of balancing genre expectations with fresh storytelling.
How Saudi Arabia's Entertainment Investments Are Playing Out at Home and Abroad
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has pledged $24 billion to the proposed Paramount‑Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, a centerpiece of a wider push to wield soft power, diversify the kingdom’s oil‑dependent economy, and expand domestic entertainment options. The deal follows...
Ryan Reynolds Confirms A Major Change For Deadpool's Marvel Movie Future
Ryan Reynolds told Today he will continue playing Deadpool but only as a supporting character, not the lead of a solo sequel. He confirmed he has scripts in development that place Wade Wilson in ensemble settings, signaling that a fourth Deadpool film...
‘Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough’ Returns to Rwanda Almost 50 Years After ‘Life on Earth’
Netflix’s new documentary *Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough* returns to Rwanda to follow the descendants of the infant gorilla Pablo, whose 1978 encounter with Sir David became a landmark in wildlife film. Directed by James Reed and produced by...
Taron Egerton Tells Us What It Was Really Like to Film Netflix’s New Thriller ‘Apex’
Netflix’s new thriller *Apex* starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton premieres on April 24. The film follows Egerton’s charismatic psychopath Ben as he stalks Theron’s Sasha through Australia’s remote wilderness. Production demanded intense physical challenges, including kayaking, cliff drops and...
Peacock Releases Final Chapters to Original ‘Gilgo Beach Killer’ Docuseries
Peacock will debut the fourth and final episode of the two‑time Emmy‑nominated documentary “The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets” on April 23, 2026. The series follows suspect Rex Heuermann, offering exclusive family interviews, jail phone calls, and commentary from...
Studio System Under Strain
The Walt Disney Co. and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced hundreds of layoffs under their new CEOs—Josh D’Amaro and Ravi Ahuja—highlighting lingering post‑pandemic pressures, strikes and rising production costs. Sony disclosed 133 cuts, primarily at its Culver City campus, while Disney’s...
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Anne Hathaway Confirms She's Working on “Princess Diaries 3”: 'Have to Knock It Out of the Park'
Anne Hathaway told Entertainment Weekly she is actively drafting a script for a third Princess Diaries film, though the project has not yet received a green light from Disney. The actress highlighted the challenge of juggling the sequel alongside her...
Hokum Trailer Sees Adam Scott Surrounded By Dead Goats and an Evil Witch
Neon unveiled the final trailer for "Hokum," a horror film starring Adam Scott as a reclusive novelist who visits an Irish inn littered with dead goats and haunted by an ancient witch. The movie is written and directed by Damian...
Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel in a Spooky, Tangled Thriller
The New York Times review spotlights "Mother Mary," a new thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. The film weaves supernatural suspense with a tangled psychological plot, positioning the two leads as the central draw. Critics note the movie’s atmospheric...
Tom Cruise Rescues Theaters with Top Gun Anniversary Re‑release
Here comes #TomCruise to save movie theatres once again, as the Global #BoxOffice star celebrates the announcement of #TopGun3 with a rerelease of both #TopGun & #TopGunMaverick for 1 week only starting from MAY 13, when #TopGun celebrates the 40th...
Hippo Horror Trailer Turns ‘Hungry’ Into Nightmare
Bonkers Trailer for the Hungry Hippos Horror Movie Called 'Hungry' https://t.co/eTAQFWRzKM #HungryMovie #horror #hippo #MadisonDavenport #Louisiana https://t.co/wOlvzIJ2s5
A24's Elden Ring Film Enters Production, Cast Revealed
A24 and Bandai Namco announced that the Elden Ring film has entered production, with Alex Garland directing and an IMAX shoot planned. The cast features Kit Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Jonathan Pryce, Nick Offerman and several other notable actors, and the movie is slated for a...
Shameik Moore Stars in RZA’s Thriller Trailer
Shameik Moore in RZA's 'One Spoon of Chocolate' Thriller Trailer #2 https://t.co/HOHEh8EJto #TheRZA #OneSpoonofChocolate #ShameikMoore #BlairUnderwood #revenge https://t.co/FiJdiUhdOH
Jonah Hill's Debut Surprises
didn't think much of the first movie Jonah Hill directed, but Outcome is pretty funny, especially the Kanye joke, considering what Kanye said about Jonah
Bong Joon Ho Reveals Upcoming Projects and Ally’s Core Message
spoke to Bong Joon Ho. He gave me an update on his next projects, his favorite films from Martin Scorsese and @RealGDT, the real message behind his first animated movie, Ally, and where he's at in the process, and so...
Warner Bros. Eyes Practical Magic 2 as Beetlejuice Sequel
WB is clearly betting on it, trying to make of #PracticalMagic2 this year’s #BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice, going for the same playbook: PG-13 comedic horror sequel coming several decades after the original, led by iconic movie stars, debuting on the weekend after #LaborDay...
AI Actors Prompt Hollywood to Rewrite Oscar Rules
Can an AI Performance Win an Oscar? Val Kilmer’s Digital Resurrection Is Forcing Hollywood to Create New Awards Rules https://t.co/NCU6Ho2zji via @variety
Riz Ahmed's “Bait” Targets 21 Emmy Categories Including Limited Series
Riz Ahmed’s ‘Bait’ Plans 21 Category Emmys Campaign, Including Limited Series (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/Lk88rl6PSK via @variety
Super Mario Galaxy Tops Weekend Box Office, Leads $36.5M
FINAL TOP 3 - WKND of APR 17-19: 🥇 Super Mario Galaxy | $36.5M/$356.7M 🥈 Project Hail Mary | $20.51M/$285.2M 🥉 The Mummy | $13.52M #boxoffice $CMCSA $AMZN $WBD $IMAX $AMC
Unhinged CinemaCon Interview for Scary Movie Goes Live
Our #CinemaCon interview for #ScaryMovie was so unhinged we had to post it in its entirety. This is a good one to watch on 4/20… - via @Fandango https://t.co/H1BRvL7EJf
Channing Tatum’s Live Production Secures $45 Million Funding
Channing Tatum’s Free Association Live, Producer of ‘Magic Mike Live’ Show, Sets $45 Million Capital Raise (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/zPVv7zCzuj via @variety @MattDonnelly