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.
‘The Lemurian Candidate’ Debuts on Substack
Crossing Bridges Films has launched its 90‑minute alien‑adventure buddy comedy *The Lemurian Candidate* as the first feature film on Substack’s premier annual subscription tier. The indie movie follows three college friends on a psychedelic trek to Mt. Shasta that spirals into an intergalactic quest. A key animated sequence, crafted by Kosovo‑based Flammorum studio, replaces an earlier live‑action concept. Subscribers receive a limited‑edition watch‑party kit alongside the film.
Michael Jackson Biopic Surpasses Major Blockbusters in Pre‑Sales
In #China’s #BoxOffice, ticket pre-sales for #MichaelJackson’s music biopic #MICHAEL ahead of its APR 24 debut (Previews on APR 22-23), saw pacing improve on MON, hitting $590k 6-day cume for the whole APR 22-26 period on 6th day of pre-sales (vs,...
Scorsese's Pope Francis Film Debuts at Vatican Screening
Martin Scorsese’s Pope Francis Film to Launch With Private Vatican Screening One Year After His Death; First-Look Images Revealed https://t.co/0XCLaJrmer via @variety
The Mid-Career Reset: Two Top Execs Ditch Hollywood’s Playbook — and Find the Fun Again
Former Showtime president Jana Winograde and ex‑Warner Bros. Television chief Susan Rovner have left legacy studios to launch aTwist, a micro‑drama vertical‑series app slated for a late‑2024 debut. Backed by former WME chair Lloyd Braun, the platform blends subscription, ad‑supported...
The Drama’s Darkest Secret Is the One Nobody Is Talking About
Kristoffer Borgli’s indie film *The Drama* has become a cultural buzzword, propelled by the star power of Robert Pattinson and Zendaya and intense social‑media debate over its wedding‑day confessions. While audiences focus on Emma’s (Zendaya) near‑shooting confession, the film’s most...
The MPA's Wins Against ByteDance Are Real. They May Not Last.
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) secured a de‑facto ban on ByteDance’s AI video generator, Seedance 2.0, preventing its rollout in the United States. The agreement obliges the Chinese firm to filter copyrighted material, embed attribution watermarks, and cooperate with industry‑led monitoring....
Don’t Let the Owens Sisters Kill Lee Pace in Practical Magic 2
A sequel to the 1998 film Practical Magic, titled Practical Magic 2, is slated for a September 11, 2026 theatrical release. The movie adapts Alice Hoffman’s follow‑up novel The Book of Magic and reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as the Owens sisters,...
China’s Top Streaming Site Under Fire Over AI Actor ‘Database’
China's leading streaming platform iQIYI unveiled Nadou Pro, a tool that connects AI creators with actors willing to license their digital likenesses. More than 100 Chinese celebrities have signed up for the new "artist database," sparking a social media firestorm...
First Look At Disney’s ASL Re-Animated Songs From ‘Encanto,’ ‘Frozen 2,’ ‘Moana 2’
Disney Animation is launching “Songs in Sign Language” on Disney+ on April 27, re‑animating three musical numbers from Frozen 2, Encanto and Moana 2 in American Sign Language. The short‑form project, led by animator Hyrum Osmond and partnered with Deaf West Theatre, mobilized...
Feige Confirms Reused X‑Men Sets and Comic‑Accurate Suits
Kevin Feige reveals they reused sets from the original #XMen movies on #AvengersDoomsday. He also talks about more comic-accurate suits being used, too. - via @Fandango https://t.co/TQoIUv7mit
Where To Watch Last Year’s Oscar Contenders On TV This Year
The 2025 Oscar season’s top nominees—including Elle Fanning, Jacob Elordi, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti and Oscar Isaac—have swiftly resurfaced on streaming television. Their new series and season returns arrive just weeks after the Oscars, positioning them for potential Emmy consideration....
Stray Dog (2024) by Lai Cheuk Nam (2024) Short Film Review
Lai Cheuk Nam’s 21‑minute experimental short “Stray Dog” captured the Golden Capybara Award for Best Experimental Short at the Tiete International Film Awards. The black‑and‑white film eschews dialogue, using stark visuals, handheld camerawork, and a ritualistic soundscape to probe necropolitics...
The Batman 2 Will Feature Harvey Dent’s Father, But Which One?
Charles Dance has been announced to join Matt Reeves’ *The Batman: Part II* as the father of Harvey and Gilda Dent. Comic lore offers two main candidates—a abusive ex‑DA Christopher Dent or the affluent politician Harvey Dent Sr.—and some reports suggest a brand‑new...
23 Years of Obsession Led to the Most Revealing Yasujirō Ozu Documentary Yet
Turner Classic Movies will debut “The Ozu Diaries,” a documentary that draws on Yasujirō Ozu’s personal diaries, home movies, and family archives. Filmmaker Daniel Raim, who has studied Ozu for 23 years, uses these primary sources to explore the director’s...
Nextgen Oscarwatcher: Best Supporting Actor Contenders
The piece forecasts the Oscar Best Supporting Actor race, spotlighting ensemble‑driven films such as Alejandro González Iñárritu’s *Digger*—which pairs Tom Cruise with John Goodman, Jesse Plemons and Riz Ahmed—and Martin McDonagh’s *Wild Horse Nine*, featuring Steve Buscemi and Sam Rockwell....
Peter Capaldi's 100%-Rated Comedy-Drama Hailed as "Unforgettable" Is Now Streaming for Free
British comedy‑drama *Local Hero* (1983) starring a young Peter Capaldi is now streaming for free in the UK via Channel 4, with a removal deadline of 18 May. The film follows an oil executive’s moral conflict in a Scottish village and holds a...
Final Trailer Reveals Irish Witch Horror ‘Hokum’
One Final Scary Trailer for Irish Witch Horror 'Hokum' with Adam Scott https://t.co/XSKwzOs8Zc #Hokum #horror #Ireland #AdamScott #DamianMcCarthy #neonrated https://t.co/gPMlyTTGr1
Australian MMA Film 'Beast' Delivers Raw Action as Daniel MacPherson Goes All‑In
Australian indie ‘Beast’ hits theaters on April 23 after director Tyler Atkins and star Daniel MacPherson revealed they filmed real punches, bruises and blood. The production’s commitment to authentic MMA action marks a bold step for the country’s action‑film market.
The Sonic 4 Trailer May Contain A Hint About A Fifth Movie, Actually
Paramount previewed a brief Sonic 4 trailer at Cinemacon, confirming Jim Carrey’s return as Dr. Robotnik. The clip also sparked renewed speculation that Maddie Sumpter’s on‑screen shirt could hint at the next post‑credits character, continuing a pattern established across the first...
Brunello Cucinelli Takes His Brand to the Big Screen With North American Release of ‘The Gracious Visionary’
Italian luxury label Brunello Cucinelli is launching a documentary, “Brunello: The Gracious Visionary,” in North America on July 24, distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment. The film, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, blends interviews and reenactments to chronicle Cucinelli’s rise from a rural Umbria...
‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Review: Sho Miyake Is One of Japan’s Most Perceptive Modern Filmmakers
Japanese director Sho Miyake’s latest feature, Two Seasons, Two Strangers, captured the Golden Leopard at the 2025 Locarno International Film Festival and will open in New York’s Metrograph on April 24, 2026, with a limited expansion planned. The film intertwines...
Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr Star in ‘Idiots’ Trailer
Dave Franco & O'Shea Jackson Jr in 'Idiots' Wacky Fun Comedy Trailer https://t.co/VDRBH5ZcEl #MaconBlair #Idiots #DaveFranco #OSheaJacksonJr #MasonThames #KillerMike https://t.co/eByRnsARnh
MFF & CO Developing Cinematic Universe Based on ‘Possible,’ William Ury’s Best-Selling Guide to Conflict Resolution (EXCLUSIVE)
International studio MFF & CO has secured the rights to William Ury’s bestseller “Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict.” The company will build a cinematic universe centered on a fictional anthropologist‑negotiator who operates in volatile geopolitical hotspots....
‘Memory of Princess Mumbi,’ Set in a Retro-Futuristic Africa Recreated With AI, Scores Istanbul Film Festival Top Prize
Swiss‑Kenyan director Damien Hauser’s dystopian feature “Memory of Princess Mumbi,” built with artificial‑intelligence visuals, captured the Golden Tulip Award at the 45th Istanbul Film Festival. The film, set in a 2093 retro‑futuristic African nation called Umata, blends romance, mockumentary, and...
Louisiana Doc Shows Climate Refugees' Struggle
New Trailer for Louisiana Doc 'Lowland Kids' Climate Change Refugees https://t.co/gu9KrxxQUL #docs #LowlandKids #IsledeJeanCharles #climatechange #hurricane https://t.co/9TKEdHz3ee
New Trailer for Louisiana Doc 'Lowland Kids' Climate Change Refugees
Madman Films released the first trailer for "Lowland Kids," a feature documentary that follows Howard and Juliette Brunet, the last teenagers on Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles, as they confront forced relocation. Directed by Danish filmmaker Sandra Winther, the film...
David Zaslav Ate Hollywood
Warner Bros. Discovery is set to merge with Paramount Skydance, with an April 23 board vote pending. The deal would combine two major studios while adding roughly $50 billion of debt to the new entity. CEO David Zaslav stands to receive a golden parachute...
Ryan Reynolds Is Going to Put Deadpool Where He Belongs, As a Supporting Character
Ryan Reynolds told the Today Show he is writing new material that will reposition Deadpool from a solo lead to a supporting role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor said he does not plan to center the character again,...
Bill Nighy Joins Charlie Plummer, Stephen Graham & Toni Collette In ‘Ibelin’ As Production Begins In Oslo
Bill Nighy has joined Morten Tyldum’s upcoming biopic “Ibelin,” which dramatizes the life of Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The film’s ensemble also features Charlie Plummer, Stephen Graham, Toni Collette and Isabela Merced, among others. Production kicked off in Oslo...
Normal (2026)
British filmmaker Ben Wheatley debuts his first major American picture, "Normal," premiering in UK and Irish cinemas on May 15, 2026 before becoming a Sky Cinema Original. The thriller follows Sheriff Ulysses, played by Bob Odenkirk, as he confronts corporate...
A24's Elden Ring Adaptation Has One of the Strongest Ensemble Casts We've Seen in a Long Time
Bandai Namco and A24 announced the live‑action Elden Ring film will debut on March 3, 2028, unveiling a star‑studded ensemble that includes Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny and Nick Offerman. The cast blends emerging talent with frequent Garret Garland collaborators, creating one of the strongest line‑ups for...
Ed Helms, Pamela Adlon & Christine Ko Join Relationship Drama ‘Circles’ From Ariel Heller & Sam Baron
Ed Helms, Pamela Adlon and Christine Ko have wrapped filming on the indie relationship drama Circles, directed by Ariel Heller and co‑written with Sam Baron. The film follows a couple trapped in a time‑loop that resets whenever they lie, forcing 24 hours of total honesty...
Neil Jordan’s ‘Mona Lisa’ Arrives on 4K UHD in a New Restoration — Watch the Trailer
Neil Jordan’s neo‑noir *Mona Lisa* is getting a brand‑new 4K UHD release from Arrow Video on May 11, 2026. The restoration, approved by Jordan, features a Dolby Vision transfer that restores Roger Pratt’s vivid colour palette. The limited‑edition set adds interviews, a...
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 342: Reviewing ‘Mother Mary’
AwardsWatch released Podcast Episode 342, where Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello discuss CinemaCon highlights and review David Lowery’s new drama Mother Mary, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. The episode runs 1 hour 52 minutes and is available across major streaming platforms and the AwardsWatch YouTube...
Zaslav's Warner Bros Deal Boosts Him, Hurts Hollywood
David Zaslav spoke to me for a @nytopinion piece about how things turned out with buying Warner Bros - with Hollywood for the worse, him for the better. https://t.co/WAh0svnSZ0
On the Shelf: ‘Send Help,’ ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,’ ‘Die My Love,’ “Sleepers,’ and ‘Point Blank’ Highlight the...
The week of April 20, 2026 sees a wave of 4K physical‑media releases, featuring horror hit Send Help, the sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, a psychological drama Die My Love, the 1996 crime classic Sleepers, and the Criterion‑backed gangster film Point Blank. Each title arrives on 4K Blu‑ray with restored picture and sound,...
This Cult-Classic Japanese Anime Is Back in London Cinemas – and Here’s Where You Can See It
The 1988 cyber‑punk anime *Akira* is returning to London cinemas in a 4K digitally remastered version starting April 17. Over 30 venues—including Picturehouse, Odeon, Vue and independent spots like The Garden Cinema—will screen the film through mid‑June, with the BFI IMAX...
Barbie Ferreira, Devon Bostick, and Chandler Levack on the Messy Indie Sleaze of Mile End Kicks: Podcast
Mile End Kicks is a new indie film set in Montreal’s 2011 blog‑rock scene, starring Barbie Ferreira, Devon Bostick and written‑directed by Chandler Levack. The story follows a music critic entangled with the bands she covers, blending raw personal anecdotes...
Barack Obama Reveals Fate of His and Michelle’s Production Company After Netflix Deal Ends
Barack and Michelle Obama announced that their production company, Higher Ground, is ending its exclusive multi‑year deal with Netflix after eight years. The company, founded in 2018, delivered a slate of award‑winning films and series, including the Oscar‑nominated "Rustin" and...
African Superhero Movie ‘Razorman’ In The Works From ‘Heart Of The Hunter’ & ‘Iwájú’ Filmmakers
Razorman, a live‑action superhero film set in Harare, is entering development under Kugali Media, Newmation and Alta Global Media. The project adapts Bill Masuku’s graphic‑novel series and is directed by South African filmmaker Mandala Dube, known for Netflix successes. Writer...
Gov Race Highlights Hollywood Job Crisis, Proposes Incentive Boost
Hollywood Jobs Crisis Becomes Focus of Governor’s Race as Candidates Offer Incentive Hike https://t.co/aSMdDa4W3C via @variety
Rodrigo Santoro on The Blue Trail, the Current State of Brazilian Cinema & His Endless Passion for Acting
Legendary Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro discusses Gabriel Mascaro’s new film The Blue Trail, which opens in the UK and Ireland on April 17. He reflects on the unique challenges of shooting in the Amazon, the limited‑screen role, and his enduring passion for acting. Santoro also comments...
First Look Trailer for 'A Fire There' Doc Following Three Armenian Men
The first trailer for "A Fire There," an indie documentary by Marlene Edoyan, showcases the lives of three young Armenian men living in the remote Georgian village of Gandzani. The film blends documentary realism with visual‑poetry to examine the clash between inherited...
‘The Birthday Party’ Filmmaker Miguel Ángel Jiménez Partners With AF Films For Feature About Racism & Youth Radicalization
Spanish director Miguel Ángel Jiménez, known for the Willem Dafoe‑led thriller *The Birthday Party*, has partnered with AF Films to develop his next feature, *Hijos del Miedo*. The drama follows Salva, a disaffected warehouse worker who becomes a far‑right radical after a violent assault...
SOURCE SPORTS: Mark Wahlberg Confirms Working On Biopic About Baseball Legend Pete Rose
Mark Wahlberg announced on the Throwbacks podcast that a Pete Rose biopic is in active development, with a completed script and ongoing talks with filmmakers. Rose, the all‑time MLB hits leader with 4,256 hits and multiple championships, remains a polarizing...
Insidious 6 Trailer Drops, Heralding Fresh Terror for the Franchise
Premiere.fr released the first trailer for Insidious 6, titled "The Invasion of the Far," introducing a new family and a medium who can pull demons into the real world. The teaser signals a shift in the franchise’s mythology as it...
Avengers Doomsday Trailer Delayed Past 9 AM
Welp - 9am EST and no #AvengersDoomsday trailer… If it’s not at noon… then we could be in for a long haul… https://t.co/gRZD84oqBA
A24 Reveals Star-Studded Elden Ring Film Cast
Just Announced - The cast of the ELDEN RING film from A24 includes: Kit Connor Ben Whishaw Cailee Spaeny Tom Burke Havana Rose Liu Sonoya Mizuno Jonathan Pryce Ruby Cruz Nick Offerman John Hodgkinson Jefferson Hall Emma Laird Peter Serafinowicz https://t.co/cvpOYGtqQF
A24’s ‘Elden Ring’ Film Adaptation From Alex Garland Will Go IMAX-Big in 2028
A24 announced that Alex Garland will direct a live‑action adaptation of the hit video game “Elden Ring,” slated for a March 3, 2028 theatrical release. The film will be shot in IMAX and features an ensemble cast that includes Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw,...
Elden Ring Film Set for March 3, 2028 Release
The Elden Ring movie has a release date: March 3, 2028. Written and Directed by Alex Garland with @a24 Filmed for @IMAX - Now in production. https://t.co/lkohoJw7BY