Today's Movies Pulse
‘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.
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, Cailee Spaeny, and Nick Offerman. The game, a collaboration between Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin, has sold over 30 million copies and earned more than 400 Game of the Year awards. A24’s move follows its recent foray into game adaptations, signaling a deeper investment in the niche market.
Jaafar Jackson Steps Into Legacy Role as Epic ‘Michael’ Biopic Approaches Release
Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine Jackson, has been cast to portray his late uncle Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic *Michael*, slated for theatrical and IMAX release on April 24, 2026. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by...
Timothy Spall's New Period Drama with "Stand-Out Cast" Confirms First UK Screening
Timothy Spall joins a star‑studded cast for the period drama "Virginia Woolf's Night & Day," which will debut at the London edition of SXSW on Monday 1 June 2026 before opening in UK cinemas on Friday 19 June. The film adapts Woolf’s 1919...
‘Heartstopper’ Recasts Olivia Colman Character for Spin-Off Film
Netflix’s teen drama Heartstopper will conclude with the feature‑length film Heartstopper Forever, but the role of Sarah, Nick’s mother, has been recast. Oscar‑winner Olivia Colman, who portrayed Sarah in the first two seasons, is unavailable due to filming commitments on the...
Marvel Is Officially Changing Avengers: Endgame to Set up Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel will re‑release Avengers: Endgame in cinemas on September 25, inserting new footage that directly ties into the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday slated for December 18. Director Joe Russo confirmed the added scenes form a “critical companion story” designed to bridge the two...
Lesley Manville's "Magnificent" Drama Is Now Available to Watch at Home
British drama "Midwinter Break," starring Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds, has moved from cinemas to digital platforms after its 2026 theatrical run. The film is now available for purchase or rental on Prime Video, Apple TV and other services. Critics...
The Sharp Point of Time (2025) by Andrew Acedo Short Film Review
Andrew Acedo’s short dramedy "The Sharp Point of Time" will debut on the West Coast at the Oscar‑qualifying Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival on May 2, after a prior run at Short.Sweet.Film Fest. The film has already collected several festival...
New to VOD - RABBIT TRAP
British folk‑horror feature Rabbit Trap, writer‑director Bryn Chainey’s debut, is now streaming on UK and ROI VOD services. The film follows experimental musicians Daphne (Rosy McEwen) and Darcy (Dev Patel) who encounter a mysterious, otherworldly child after recording strange sounds in a Welsh forest....
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nears $750 Million Globally, Tops Box Office Third Week
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has pulled in $747 million worldwide and led the domestic box office for a third straight weekend, marking the biggest global cinema revenue story of the day. Its sustained performance underscores Nintendo’s rare ability to turn...
Netflix’s AI Deal Puts the Global VFX Workforce at Risk
Netflix acquired AI firm InterPositive, founded by Ben Affleck, to automate color grading, relighting and continuity fixes traditionally done by VFX artists. The technology will be kept in‑house, giving Netflix a proprietary edge while threatening thousands of entry‑level jobs across...
Rose of Nevada | Movie Review
Mark Jenkin’s third feature, *Rose of Nevada*, follows a mysteriously re‑appearing fishing trawler that drags two young men back to 1993, forcing them to confront a vanished Cornish community. Shot on grainy 16mm film with analogue sound, the movie blends...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Stays Top of the Charts as the Super Mario Film Series Passes $2 Billion Globally
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie topped the U.S. box office for a third consecutive weekend, pulling in $35 million and bringing its worldwide total to $747.4 million. Combined with the first Super Mario Bros Movie’s $1.36 billion, the franchise now exceeds $2 billion in global receipts, ranking it as the...
The Plague: Review
The Plague is a psychological‑thriller film set at a boys’ water‑polo camp where 12‑year‑olds bully a quirky outsider, Eli, whose skin condition they dub “The Plague.” Newcomer Ben wrestles with the desire to belong while grappling with his conscience about...
Hotspring Upgrades AI-Powered VFX Interface
Hotspring unveiled version 2.0 of its AI‑powered VFX platform, consolidating production tools into a single interface and adding project‑wide thumbnails with full metadata. The upgrade expands in‑house AI capabilities for roto, paint and tracking, enabling a hybrid workflow where AI generates...
AI Can Mimic Acting, but Live Performance Stays Human
Charlize Theron draws a clear line between digital and human performance. She suggests AI could replicate on-screen acting, even for stars like Timothée Chalamet, but believes live performance will remain uniquely human. It captures a broader tension. AI may master replication, but...
Netflix Cult Doc Trust Me: The False Prophet Is Topping UK Charts – and Why Fans Feel Sick yet Can’t...
Netflix’s four‑part true‑crime docuseries Trust Me: The False Prophet, released on 8 April 2026, quickly rose to number one on global charts and now sits in the UK Top 10. The series follows self‑styled prophet Samuel Bateman and his splinter Fundamentalist Church of...
Ben Affleck Urges Studios to Back Risk‑taking Dramas at Live by Night Screening
Ben Affleck introduced an early critics' screening of his gangster drama Live by Night, using the platform to appeal for studios to fund risk‑taking, adult‑oriented movies rather than franchise fare. Reviewer Tim Grierson, writing for Screen International, found the film...
Applebox Asia Signs Director JH Beetge for Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
Applebox Asia announced the addition of Sydney‑based director JH Beetge, also known as JH Walker, to its roster for Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Beetge’s portfolio spans VFX‑intensive narrative films and intimate performance‑driven pieces, emphasizing human truth and visual craftsmanship. He...
AMC Secures $425M Refinancing, Extends Debt Maturities
On Friday, we consummated a highly beneficial $425 million refinancing. AMC has once again taken decisive action to strengthen our financial position by extending our debt maturities by four full years, while simultaneously reducing our annual cash interest expense. I...
Prime Video Adds Glen Powell's Action Thriller "The Running Man" To Its Library
Amazon's Prime Video has added the 2025 Edgar Wright action thriller "The Running Man," starring Glen Powell, to its streaming catalog as of April 17. The move underscores Prime Video's push to broaden its action‑movie lineup despite the film's mixed...
Wayans Brothers Tie White Chicks Sequel to Scary Movie 6 Box‑Office
Marlon and Shawn Wayans told Entertainment Tonight that a follow‑up to their 2004 hit White Chicks will only be green‑lit if the upcoming Scary Movie 6 posts strong box‑office numbers. The sixth installment of the parody franchise is slated for a June 5 theatrical...
Esther Wojcicki, the ‘Godmother of Silicon Valley,’ Credits High‑School Journalism for Tech Titans
A new documentary premiered Thursday celebrating Esther Wojcicki, the Palo Alto High School journalism teacher dubbed the “Godmother of Silicon Valley.” Her classroom methods helped launch the careers of YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and 23andMe co‑founder Anne Wojcicki, underscoring how...
Kokuho: A Melodramatic Tale of Brotherly Rivalry in the Cutthroat World of Kabuki
Kokuho, a three‑hour Japanese drama about a Yakuza orphan turned kabuki virtuoso, has become the highest‑grossing Japanese live‑action film ever after its June release in Japan. The film follows Kikuo’s fierce rivalry with his adoptive brother Shunsuke, exploring themes of...
Walud - Amber Wilkinson - 20304
Walud, a short film co‑written and co‑directed by Daood Alabdulaa and Louise Zenker, portrays a Syrian woman’s quiet rebellion against her ISIS husband in a remote village. Filmed in Tunisia, the narrative uses intimate cinematography and sound design to depict...
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
The new Hulu documentary "Billy Idol Should Be Dead," directed by Jonas Åkerlund, arrives as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame prepares to induct Idol in the Class of 2026. The film traces William Broad’s rise from a London...
Bill Nighy's "Memorable" Ireland-Set Drama with Maisie Williams Confirms UK Release Date
Bill Nighy’s new drama *500 Miles* will open in Irish cinemas on 15 May and reach the UK on 26 June. The film adapts Mark Lowery’s 2018 novel *Charlie and Me* into a poetic road‑movie about two brothers fleeing a fractured family and traveling...
Mario Sequel Holds #2, $17.2M in 17 Days
In #China’s #BoxOffice, sequel #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie held well still in #2 on 3rd frame, after grossing $2M on 3rd weekend, a -39.4% drop from last weekend, after grossing $825k on 3rd SUN over 47k screenings (-17k from last SUN), reaching a...
Hallmark Channel Rolls Out New Romance "To Philly With Love" For Summer Launch
Hallmark Channel has announced the summer debut of its latest original movie, "To Philly With Love," starring Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar. The film premieres on the network at 8 p.m. ET and will be available the next day on Hallmark+,...
The Mummy's Horror Surge Beats Peers in Global Opening
International markets resurrected #LeeCroninsTheMummy, as the horror grossed STRONG 20.5M (vs #Nope’s 6.4M, #SINNERS’ 15.4M, #Smile’s 14.5M, #AQuietPlace2’s 22M, #Scream6’s 22.6M, #Weapons’s 28.6M) on 5-day Opening overseas over 77 intl. markets. Allied to its 13.5M debut at US #BoxOffice,...
Wrong Best Friend Leads to Betrayal in Flawed Comedy
Chandler Levack’s ROOMMATES is a cautionary coming-of-age comedy about choosing the wrong best friend. East & Sandler are terrific. Overall, okay, though the narrative stumbles, leaning into the brewing horror of betrayal. Its conflict resolutions felt rushed & unresolved.
Roger Ebert Thought This '90s Star Trek Movie Was Better Than The Wrath Of Khan
Roger Ebert awarded three‑and‑a‑half stars to the 1996 film *Star Trek: First Contact*, rating it higher than the oft‑cited classic *The Wrath of Khan*. He highlighted the movie’s intricate time‑travel plot, striking Borg visuals, and inventive opening shot as standout...
Realized Josh O'Connor Fits REBUILDING After All
shocked at myself but didn’t actually think josh o’connor was a good fit for REBUILDING https://t.co/SSw8XAtkvP
Mario Galaxy Tops 2026 Box Office, China Strong
Global #BoxOffice Top10 2026 releases ONLY #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie 🇺🇸 $747.5M #Pegasus3🇨🇳$649M #ProjectHailMary 🇺🇸 $573.1M #HOPPERS🇺🇸$367.2M #WutheringHeights 🇺🇸$241.4M #BladesOfTheGuardians🇨🇳$215M #Scream7🇺🇸$213.4M #ScareOut🇨🇳$199.9M #Dhurandhar2 🇮🇳$195.9M #GOAT🇺🇸$190.3M https://t.co/s8h1T99Dhw
Did Disney Drop The Ball At CinemaCon? | What’s On Disney Plus Q&A
Disney’s recent CinemaCon panel sparked mixed reactions, with executives unveiling the new "Infinity Vision" streaming format and outlining content strategies for Disney+. While the company highlighted upcoming blockbuster franchises and cross‑platform integration, critics noted the absence of original preschool programming...
Tribeca Festival Celebrates 25 Years of Iconic Films
It's the 25th anniversary of the @tribeca Festival. Some incredible films & documentaries will be playing. Will you be attending? #TribecaFestival #Fandads https://t.co/IcywNHFybx
2020s Fifth-Weekend Box Office: Top 10 Earners
Top 10 Biggest FIFTH wknds of 2020s: $32.8M Avatar 2 (MLK) $29.6M Top Gun: Maverick $21M Barbie $20.5M Project Hail Mary $20.1M Spider-Man NWH (MLK) $20M Inside Out 2 $19.9M Zootopia 2 (post-Christmas) $18.9M Moana 2 (post-Christmas) $18.6M Super Mario Bros. $18.3M Deadpool & Wolverine #boxoffice #ProjectHailMary
New Marvel & Star Wars Episodes & More Disney+ Releases This Week
Disney+ unveiled its weekly slate for April 20‑26, 2026, featuring fresh episodes of two flagship franchises: a new installment of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord and the latest Daredevil: Born Again season‑2 episode. The lineup also adds live streaming of American Idol season 9, family fare like...
Hong Kong Action Epic 'Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In' Set for May 1 Release
Hong Kong’s new action blockbuster 'Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In' will hit theaters on May 1, after a trailer and poster debut yesterday. The film, directed by Soi Cheang and featuring a roster that includes Louis Koo, Sammo Hung and Raymond Lam,...
Ciao UFO Takes Top Prizes at Hong Kong Film Awards as Sons of the Neon Night Glows
Ciao UFO captured Best Film and Best Director honors at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards, while dystopian thriller Sons of the Neon Night emerged as the night’s biggest winner with eight trophies. Veteran Tony Leung Ka‑fai secured his fifth...
The Wizard of the Kremlin (2025)
The Wizard of the Kremlin, directed by Olivier Assayas, debuted at the Venice Film Festival 2025 and is now playing in UK cinemas. The political thriller follows former Putin adviser Vadim Baranov, portrayed by Paul Dano, as he navigates the...
Odessa A’zion’s Hit With 9 Oscar Noms & More HBO Max Releases This Week
A24’s sports‑comedy drama Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet and Odessa A’zion, debuted on HBO Max after a $180 million worldwide box‑office run and nine Oscar nominations. The film follows table‑tennis prodigy Marty Mauser’s quest to popularize the sport in America while...
A Game Of Thrones Co-Creator Wrote One Of Ryan Gosling's Most Underappreciated Movies
David Benioff, later famed for co‑creating *Game of Thrones*, wrote the 2005 psychological thriller *Stay*, starring Ryan Gosling and Ewan McGregor. The film’s dream‑like editing and fragmented narrative earned mixed reviews—most critics condemned it as incoherent, though Roger Ebert praised its...
Mother Mary Thriller Raises $168k, Expands Next Weekend
New thriller #MotherMary platformed to $168k from 5 locs for hot $34k avg. Expands wide next wknd.
New Doc Reveals Bruce Lee's Lost “Game of Death” Trailer
Movie History Doc 'Broken Rhythm: Bruce Lee's Game of Death' Trailer https://t.co/exqZ3lW262 #docs #BruceLee #GameofDeath #BrokenRhythm https://t.co/IpMiBnHUZX
Not a Fixed Salary: The ‘30 Paise per Rupee’ Deal that Makes Allu Arjun One of India’s Highest-Paid Actors
Allu Arjun’s compensation is based on a 30 paise‑per‑rupee revenue‑share, meaning he receives 30 % of a film’s gross. Using that model he pocketed roughly Rs 522 crore (about $63 million) from Pushpa 2, which earned Rs 1,742 crore ($210 million) worldwide, and about Rs 105 crore ($12.7 million) from the first...
Squid Game Star’s 97% RT Comedy & More Hulu Releases This Week
Hulu’s slate for April 20‑26 2026 features a mix of comedy, horror, reality and stand‑up, headlined by the 97% Rotten Tomatoes comedy No Other Choice starring Lee Byung‑hun, a fan‑favorite from Squid Game. The darkly comic film follows a laid‑off paper‑industry veteran who resorts to...
Jakkuppatti (2026) by Anand T Film Review
Independent filmmaker Anand T’s debut short, “Jakkuppatti,” set in his native Dharmapuri village, confronts entrenched patriarchy and rising sexual violence in contemporary India. Drawing on 2019 crime data that a rape occurs every 16 minutes, the film weaves multiple village...
The Mummy Pulls $34M Globally on $22M Budget
#TheMummy debuts on lower side of tracking with $13.5M domestic, adds bigger $20.5M overseas for $34M global bow against $22M budget https://t.co/jekq9YXj2P
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Continues to Avoid Streaming Services
Aniplex announced that the *Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle* movie will receive a Japan‑only Blu‑ray and DVD release on July 29, 2026, after a brief theatrical re‑run earlier this year. Pre‑orders have opened, giving Japanese fans a chance to own the...
Mario Galaxy Film Hits $2B, Ranks
#TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie wins weekend with $35M (-49%) as global total hits $747.5M as the franchise tops $2B to become #10 animated franchise all-time https://t.co/ry67xkq3do