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.
Sir Anthony Hopkins Turns Town Into 'Hollywood Scene' For New Film
Oscar‑winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins arrived in the north‑Wales town of Dolgellau to shoot his upcoming film A Visit To Grandpa’s, a adaptation of a Dylan Thomas short story. Over three days, roughly 200 residents and tourists gathered to watch the production, turning the quiet community into a makeshift Hollywood set. The film also features Aimee‑Ffion Edwards and Aneurin Barnard, while director DJ Caruso called the project a career honor. No release date has been announced yet.
Amazon Provides a Rare Update on the Search for the Next James Bond
Amazon MGM Studios, which took over the James Bond franchise in February, gave a rare update at CinemaCon confirming that Denis Villeneuve will direct, with Amy Pascal, David Heyman and Steven Knight attached as producers and writer. Courtenay Valenti emphasized...
CinemaCon: Sony Kicks the Can
Sony opened its CinemaCon showcase with a light‑hearted stand‑up routine before rolling out a clip from the animated drama *The Breadwinner* and teasing a new live‑action comedy. Tom Rothman used the stage to argue for longer theatrical windows, shorter pre‑show...
Landman Star Jacob Lofland Headlined A Post-Apocalyptic Drama With A White Lotus Star
Jacob Lofland, known for his role in the oil drama *Landman*, headlined the 2017 post‑apocalyptic film *Go North* alongside Patrick Schwarzenegger. The movie, shot in Detroit, follows two teens navigating a world where adults have vanished, drawing thematic cues from...
How the ‘Blue Heron’ Editor Turned the Director’s Childhood Into One of 2026’s Best Films
Canadian director Sophy Romvari’s debut “Blue Heron,” a semi‑autobiographical family drama set on Vancouver Island, has emerged as one of 2026’s most acclaimed films. Editor Kurt Walker, who transitioned from on‑set DIT to post‑production editor, crafted a complex temporal structure...
The Un Certain Regard Jury For The 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Leïla Bekhti, the award‑winning French actress, will preside over the Un Certain Regard jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, which runs May 12‑23, 2026. She is joined by Senegalese producer Angèle Diabang, Lebanese composer Khaled Mouzanar, Italian director Laura Samani, and French...
The Game of Thrones Movie Now Has a Working Title: Aegon’s Conquest
Warner Bros. announced a new cinematic project set in Westeros, listed under the working title *Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest* in its 2027‑and‑beyond slate. The film will dramatize Aegon I Targaryen’s two‑year campaign to unite the Seven Kingdoms, drawing directly...
Sheridan Smith & Michael Socha in UK Crime Series 'The Cage' Trailer
BBC has released the trailer for "The Cage," a new British crime‑thriller set to debut on iPlayer on April 26, 2026. The plot follows Liverpool casino workers Leanne (Sheridan Smith) and Matty (Michael Socha) as they each plot to steal...
I Wish I Had a Better Answer.
The post spotlights a curated list of Canadian indie films, with Sophy Romvari’s debut feature Blue Heron positioned as the standout narrative of the year. Romvari mines her family’s painful past, using a child‑to‑adult perspective shift to upend coming‑of‑age conventions. The...
Cult Spanish Comic ‘Solo’ Comes To Brutal Life In Hampa Studio’s Proof-of-Concept Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Spanish studio Hampa has unveiled a proof‑of‑concept trailer for a feature film adaptation of the cult comic *Solo*. The three‑year effort, led by director Toni Mortero, uses 3D tools to mimic the comic’s 2D aesthetic while working hand‑in‑hand with creator...
Nolan Unveils Epic ‘The Odyssey’ Footage at CinemaCon, First IMAX‑Shot Film
Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a first look at his upcoming historical drama “The Odyssey” during CinemaCon in Las Vegas, debuting an extended Trojan‑horse sequence. The film, starring Matt Damon and shot entirely on IMAX film, is slated for a...
Cassie Lang Will Return in Avengers: Doomsday
Kathryn Newton has confirmed she will reprise Cassie Lang in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, a reveal shared via an Instagram chair‑unboxing. The casting news arrives as Disney announces 1,000 layoffs and a near‑total dismantling of Marvel’s in‑house VFX team, raising questions about...
Poet Doc 'Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World' Official Trailer
Pieshake Pictures released the official trailer for "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World," a documentary directed by Sasha Waters that chronicles the life and poetry of Pulitzer‑Prize winner Mary Oliver. The film blends archival footage, nature cinematography,...
Roommates Continues Happy Madison's Unlikely Netflix Streak of Teen Girl Comedies
Netflix released "Roommates" on April 17, 2026, marking Happy Madison’s pivot toward female‑directed teen‑girl comedies. The film, directed by Chandler Levack and starring Sadie Sandler and Chloe East, blends realistic college‑room dynamics with a black‑comedy climax. A Dean‑of‑Student‑Life framing device...
Classic Corner: Bad Day at Black Rock
John Sturges’s 1957 film *Bad Day at Black Rock* follows war‑scarred veteran Macreedy, played by Spencer Tracy, as he confronts a hostile desert town that hides the murder of a Japanese‑American farmer’s father. The movie fuses Western, film‑noir, and social‑justice...
Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars Trailer Imagines a Hopeful Post-Apocalypse
Ridley Scott’s upcoming film The Dog Stars, adapted from Peter Heller’s 2012 novel, debuted a trailer that emphasizes optimism amid a bleak post‑apocalypse. Jacob Elordi stars as pilot Hig, who roams a devastated world with his dog, while Josh Brolin...
‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Final Trailer Debuts at CinemaCon
Lucasfilm premiered the final trailer for “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, sparking immediate excitement among fans. The film is set in the aftermath of the Empire’s collapse, following the battle‑scarred Mandalorian Din Djarin and...
WB Horror Slumps; “The Mummy” Faces Modest Opening
Horror definitely not working as well for WB as it did last year at US #BoxOffice, as R-rated horror #LeeCroninsTheMummy might debut in #3 place after grossing 1.5M on THU Previews (vs #TheyWillKillYou’s 1M, #TheBride’s 1M, #ReadyOrNot2’s 1.2M, #Primate 1.4M,...
Tedeschi Trucks Band Detail ‘The Garden Party’ Movie Screening and Director-Included Q&A in Boston
The Tedeschi Trucks Band will host a one‑off screening of the concert film *The Garden Party* in Boston on May 1 at the Regent Theatre. The film captures the band’s sold‑out Madison Square Garden debut on September 29, 2023, their first headlining...
Exit 8 Is Cinema for the Livestreaming Era
Exit 8, a cult indie game, has been turned into a film that mirrors the game’s endless subway loop through long tracking shots, immersing viewers as if they were watching a livestreamed playthrough. Director Genki Kawamura—renowned for anime hits like *Your...
CinemaCon: Angel Spreads Its Wings
At this year’s CinemaCon, Angel Studios opened the “Cinema Showcase,” signaling its ambition to be seen as a mainstream studio rather than a niche faith‑based distributor. The event also featured a combo slot for smaller distributors, with K‑Row Entertainment pulling...
‘Thrash’ and Other Action Movies to Stream Now
Netflix has added the pulpy shark thriller “Thrash” to its streaming lineup, joining a slate of action titles that cater to niche audiences. The film, set in a hurricane‑ravaged South Carolina town, weaves multiple character arcs with high‑budget water and...
Riz Ahmed on Bringing 'Hamlet' Into the Modern World
In this episode of The Business, Riz Ahmed discusses his upcoming modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, which reimagines the Danish royal family as a wealthy South Asian clan in contemporary Britain. He reflects on how his own outsider experience and...
New US Trailer for Japanese Film 'Renoir' From Director Chie Hayakawa
Film Movement has dropped the first U.S. trailer for Chie Hayakawa’s second feature, Renoir, a Japanese drama that premiered in Cannes’ main competition in 2025. The story follows 11‑year‑old Fuki, played by newcomer Yui Suzuki, as she navigates a summer in...
Project Hail Mary Will Continue Orbiting Theaters for the Time Being
Amazon MGM announced at CinemaCon that the sci‑fi hit Project Hail Mary will stay in theaters longer, postponing its Prime Video debut and even returning to IMAX for a week. The film has already grossed $517 million worldwide, making it one...
Runway CEO Advocates AI-Driven Film Production Model to Scale Output and Reduce Costs
Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela told the Semafor World Economy Summit that artificial intelligence can reshape film production by lowering costs in scripting, planning and visual effects. He argued studios should spread budgets across several projects rather than betting on a...
‘Everyone Is Lying to You for Money’ Digs Into Cryptocurrency
Ben McKenzie’s new documentary “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money” offers a clear, beginner‑friendly look at cryptocurrency’s volatile world. The film follows McKenzie’s 2022 investigative tour—from El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment to a pre‑collapse interview with FTX founder Sam Bankman‑Fried. It...
New Star Wars LED AT-AT Walker Popcorn Bucket Is Must-Have ‘Mandolorian & Grogu’ Item
Cinemark is rolling out a limited‑edition LED AT‑AT Walker popcorn bucket tied to the May 22 theatrical debut of “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” The bucket replicates the Imperial walker, lights up, and includes a miniature Mandalorian figure climbing the side....
Call of Duty Movie Gets a Release Date – and We'll Be Playing on the Next Xbox by the Time...
The Call of Duty movie has been given an official release date of June 30, 2028, confirming Activision's commitment to a full‑scale film adaptation. Producers Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg, known for gritty dramas, will also co‑write the screenplay, though...
AMC’s Adam Aron Ignites a CinemaCon Civil War
At CinemaCon, AMC CEO Adam Aron publicly challenged the evolving studio‑theater relationship, prompting a heated response from independent exhibitors. Meanwhile, WarnerMount founder David Ellison pledged 30 films a year with 45‑day theatrical exclusives and a 90‑day streaming hold‑back, offering his...
Amateur Filmmakers Outshine Hollywood in Epic Showdowns
Dr Doom versus the Council of Kangs. This actually looks better than the Streetfighter movie which is an indication of how much power is now in the hands of amateur filmmakers.
James Hibberd's CinemaCon Recap Covers DC, Marvel, More
If you read one #CinemaCon recap Winners & Losers column, make it this one by @JamesHibberd , who takes on DC, Marvel, Mandalorian, Paramount, AMC and more. https://t.co/O85FCNzGHL
Paramount's Call of Duty Film Set for June 2028 Release Date
Paramount has set a June 30 2028 theatrical debut for its live‑action Call of Duty film, marking the first major cinematic adaptation of Activision’s 500‑million‑copy shooter franchise. Screenwriter Taylor Sheridan and director Pete Berg are leading the creative team, while production is...
Mary Oliver's Journey: Beauty Saves the Poet
Poet Doc 'Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World' Official Trailer https://t.co/E5zAYQMtn9 #docs #MaryOliver #poet #BeautyoftheWorld https://t.co/ykVft1ocCL
Sepideh Moafi Finally Joins Collider Ladies Night Finale
Been eager to get Sepideh Moafi on Collider Ladies Night since Sundance 2020 when we got to chat for The Killing of Two Lovers. Beyond thrilled the time has finally come. Catch our full conversation for #ThePitt Season 2 finale here...
Official Trailer for 'The Wolf and the Lamb' Mysterious Western Horror
Samuel Goldwyn Films has dropped the official trailer for Michael Schilf’s debut feature, "The Wolf and the Lamb," a western‑mystery‑horror that pivots into a vampire thriller. The film stars Cassandra Scerbo as schoolteacher Jo Beckett, whose son’s disappearance triggers paranoia...
AMCApes Leader Backs Warner‑Paramount Merger, Sparks Theater Feud
The king of the #AMCApes has started a brawl with fellow movie theater owners by backing David Ellison’s plan to combine Warner Bros. and Paramount. They had it out in person yesterday in Las Vegas. Details ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/6DmAIbWKUA
Low Thursday Volume Signals Weekend Struggle for The Mummy
Just $1.5M THU night for #LeeCroninsTheMummy as this is going to STRUGGLE over the weekend I took it at $14M last night on #MMT🌕 but that might be too high https://t.co/YJYOlUkICD
CinemaCon 2026 Recap: Walt Disney Studios
Walt Disney Studios opened CinemaCon 2026 by reaffirming its box‑office dominance, noting it has been the #1 studio for nine of the past ten years. New CEO Josh D’Amaro’s recent appointment was barely mentioned, as Disney emphasized continuity for theater...
US Trailer Drops for Chie Hayakawa’s Japanese Film Renoir
New US Trailer for Japanese Film 'Renoir' from Director Chie Hayakawa https://t.co/IWX01IrAiP #Renoir #Tokyo #ChieHayakawa #Cannes2025 #cinema #JapaneseFilm https://t.co/sSWw61AskL
Street Fighter Trailer Delivers Loud, Star-Studded Madness
The Street Fighter trailer just dropped and it's exactly as loud, stacked, and ridiculous as it needs to be. Jason Momoa as Blanka, Orville Peck as Vega, and Roman Reigns as Akuma. October 16 in theaters. https://t.co/2JsyDaihoX
Spielberg Unveils ‘Disclosure Day’ Trailer, Calls for Original Films at CinemaCon
Steven Spielberg revealed the trailer for his upcoming alien drama Disclosure Day at CinemaCon, announcing a June 12 release and warning that studios that rely only on known IP will “run out of gas.” He also praised Universal’s move to lengthen theatrical windows and...
First Look: ‘The Wolf and the Lamb’ Western Horror Trailer
Official Trailer for 'The Wolf and the Lamb' Mysterious Western Horror https://t.co/KlWM3fKX8C #TheWolfandtheLamb #western #horror #EricNelsen #CassandraScerbo https://t.co/rkDdpLX42W
New Trailer and Poster for Psychological Drama THE CURRENTS
Milagros Mumenthaler’s new psychological drama *The Currents* debuts its trailer and poster ahead of a U.S. theatrical launch on May 29, 2026. The film follows Argentine fashion designer Lina, played by Isabel Aimé González Sola, who survives a near‑fatal plunge into a Swiss...
Netflix Plans to Add a Vertical Video Feed, Use AI for Recommendations
Netflix will launch a TikTok‑style vertical video feed within its apps this month, expanding its short‑form content offering. The streaming giant is also deepening AI use for recommendations, search and advertising, building on its ChatGPT‑powered search and a recent acquisition...
“Get Out” Star Betty Gabriel and “Nuremberg” Director James Vanderbilt to Attend Ebertfest 2026
Ebertfest 2026, the 27th and final edition of the Champaign‑based film festival, announced two new special guests: actress Betty Gabriel, who will join a post‑screening Q&A for Jordan Peele’s Oscar‑winning “Get Out,” and writer‑director James Vanderbilt, slated to discuss his...
Pillion Is the "Brilliant" British Movie that You Need to Stream This Weekend
British drama *Pillion*, starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård, has arrived on UK streaming platforms Sky Cinema and NOW after a Cannes debut and a November theatrical run. Written and directed by Harry Lighton, the film adapts Adam Mars‑Jones’s novel *Box Hill* and...
Disney Launches Infinity Vision
Disney announced Infinity Vision, a new certification that marks premium large‑format (PLF) theaters meeting strict technical standards. The program, developed with global exhibition partners, highlights the biggest screens, laser projection and immersive audio. It will debut with the September re‑release...
Gorilla Story Review: David Attenborough’s Most Personal and Emotional Film Yet
At 99, Sir David Attenborough returns to Rwanda for "Gorilla Story," an intimate Netflix documentary that revisits the gorilla family he first filmed half a century ago. The film follows the descendants of the original group, blending personal recollection with...
Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong (2015) by Emily Ting Film Review
Emily Ting’s 2015 indie romance "Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong" follows Chinese‑American toy designer Ruby (Jamie Chung) and American banker Josh (Bryan Greenberg) as they wander the neon‑lit streets, forging a fleeting connection that resurfaces a year later on the...