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.
New Documentary Celebrates History of Morgan State Swimming
"Against the Tide: The Story of the Morgan State Swimming Program" premieres this week, chronicling the university’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving team from 1952 to 1976. During that era the Bears captured eight CIAA and MEAC titles, a feat largely unknown outside the HBCU community. The documentary was sparked by a 2025 alumni reunion that coincided with the program’s induction into Morgan State’s athletic hall of fame. With the sport discontinued in the mid‑1970s, the film seeks to preserve the legacy and spark renewed advocacy for aquatic programs at historically Black colleges.
Maverick Returns: Tom Cruise Confirmed for ‘Top Gun 3’
Tom Cruise has been officially confirmed to reprise his role as Maverick in the announced Top Gun 3, revealed by Paramount at its CinemaCon panel. While producer Jerry Bruckheimer is attached, no other original cast members have signed on and director Joseph...
‘Mad Bills to Pay’ Review: Growing Up Unexpectedly
“Mad Bills to Pay,” directed by Joel Alfonso Vargas, is a Bronx‑set indie comedy‑drama that follows 19‑year‑old Rico (Juan Collado) as he hustles bootleg cocktails on Orchard Beach. The film captures his carefree summer of vending quirky drinks like Pikachu Lemonheads...
Goddammit, He’s Alive LMAO
Paramount unveiled a first look at Sonic the Hedgehog 4 at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, showing a teaser that mixes footage from the previous three films with new scenes. The trailer confirms Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik is alive, exiting a spaceship and...
Mark Wahlberg, Riz Ahmed Film NETFLIX Thriller The Big Fix in NSW
Netflix is set to film the high‑stakes thriller *The Big Fix* in New South Wales, with principal photography beginning in Sydney this month. The production, starring Mark Wahlberg, Riz Ahmed and a multinational cast, is directed by Baltasar Kormákur and...
David Jonsson & Tom Blyth Talk Intense Prison Movie Wasteman, Going Nude | Interview
Sunrise Films’ new prison drama "Wasteman" hits theaters on April 17, 2026, following the turbulent journey of inmate Taylor, who nears release but faces a threatening new cellmate. Lead actors David Jonsson and Tom Blyth discuss the film’s raw portrayal...
What’s Leaving Hulu & Hulu On Disney+ In May 2026
Disney announced that five titles will be removed from Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ throughout May 2026 due to expiring licensing agreements. The films include Saint Omer (May 7), Night Train (May 12), Broker and Kompromat (late May), and Baby Ruby (May 31). The monthly removal...
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Footage Reveals an Unlikely Hero in Sega Movie
Paramount unveiled the first footage of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 at CinemaCon, confirming a March 19, 2027 theatrical release. The teaser shows Jim Carrey returning as Dr. Robotnik, who surprisingly leads Sonic and his allies on a world‑saving mission. The...
Paramount Boss Promises 45-Day Theatrical, 90-Day TVOD Before Streaming Windows
Paramount CEO David Ellison announced a new release strategy that guarantees a 45‑day theatrical window followed by a 90‑day transactional video‑on‑demand (TVOD) period before films move to Paramount+. The pledge comes as the studio pushes for industry backing of its...
Popular Brad Pitt Action Movie Getting Sequel
Paramount confirmed a sequel to the 2013 zombie thriller World War Z at CinemaCon 2026, though Brad Pitt's participation remains uncertain. The original film, starring Pitt as UN investigator Gerry Lane, grossed about $540 million, becoming the top‑earning zombie movie ever....
Jackass 5 Trailer Reveals New Title for Johnny Knoxville Franchise’s Last Movie
The first trailer for Jackass 5, shown at CinemaCon, confirmed the film’s official title as Jackass: Best and Last. Directed by Jeff Tremaine and distributed by Paramount Pictures, the movie will be the final entry in the long‑running Jackass franchise. Original...
AMC Monthly Movies Price Hike: Here's How Your Plan Is Changing
AMC Theaters announced price increases for several Stubs A‑List subscription tiers effective July 15, 2026. The nationwide A‑List will rise from $28 to $30 per month, while the out‑of‑state version climbs $2 to $28. The 24‑state plan that allows four...
Highlander Returns to Theaters This May
The 1986 cult classic *Highlander* is getting a 4K restoration that will play in a limited theatrical run this May, marking the film’s 40th anniversary. A new poster and a collector’s‑edition UHD/Blu‑Ray set are scheduled for release on June 16. The...
Paramount Chief David Ellison Makes His Promise to CinemaCon and Delivers Johnny Depp and Billie Eilish
Paramount Pictures used its first post‑merger CinemaCon to unveil an aggressive new slate, promising at least 30 films a year after combining with Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. The studio announced a third Top Gun film, Johnny Depp’s Dickens adaptation "Ebenezer" for...
Does Lee Cronin's The Mummy Have A Post-Credits Scene? A Spoiler-Free Guide
Lee Cronin’s reimagined *The Mummy* hits theaters on April 17, 2026, and the film concludes without a post‑credits scene. While a short epilogue follows the credits, there’s nothing essential for viewers to stay for. The horror‑driven take follows Cronin’s recent success with...
Why So Normal, Normal?
Bob Odenkirk headlines the new action sequel "Normal," picking up where 2021’s modest hit "Nobody" left off. He plays Ulysses, a substitute sheriff in the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota, who becomes embroiled in a brutal conflict that begins with...
AI-Generated Val Kilmer Movie Debuts Trailer, Creators Defend Digital Resurrection of Late Actor
The indie film *As Deep as the Grave* unveiled a trailer at CinemaCon featuring a generative‑AI recreation of the late Val Kilmer as Father Fintan. The filmmakers say they secured consent and compensation from Kilmer’s estate and followed SAG‑AFTRA’s new AI‑performance guidelines....
Call of Duty Live-Action Film to Premiere June 30, 2028
Activision and Paramount have officially green‑lit a live‑action Call of Duty film, announcing a theatrical debut on June 30, 2028. The partnership, revealed via a teaser image posted early Thursday KST, confirms the franchise’s move from rumor to production. Set in a...
Do the Universal Monsters Still Matter, or Are They Already Dead?
Universal Studios continues to lean on its century‑old monster roster—Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, and others—as a potential revenue engine, but recent attempts have stumbled. The 2017 Dark Universe, anchored by a high‑budget Mummy reboot, collapsed after a box‑office flop, pushing...
Warner Bros.’ Jeff Goldstein on the Big Tom Cruise Bet: ‘We Landed the Plane’
Warner Bros. president Jeff Goldstein used CinemaCon to showcase the studio’s ambitious release slate through 2028, highlighting Tom Cruise and Alejandro González Iñárritu’s upcoming comedy *Digger*. He stressed that despite speculation about a possible sale to Paramount, Warner remains focused...
Call of Duty Movie Locks in Summer 2028 Release
The live‑action *Call of Duty* film has secured a June 30, 2028 theatrical release, announced at CinemaCon. Directed by Pete Berg and co‑written by acclaimed screenwriter Taylor Sheridan, the movie aims to blend blockbuster action with the gritty, human‑focused storytelling seen in...
Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest Makes the Most Sense as a Movie
Warner Bros. announced at CinemaCon that a feature film titled "Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest" is now in development, slated for the 2027+ slate. The movie will be written by former House of Cards showrunner Beau Willimon and will dramatize...
‘Street Fighter’ Trailer: Ryu and Ken Battle in World Warrior Tournament
Paramount Pictures UK unveiled the first trailer for its live‑action "Street Fighter" movie, set in 1993. The film reunites estranged fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centrieo) after Chun‑Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for a high‑stakes World Warrior...
Bob Odenkirk’s Transformation Into John Wick Is Just Beginning
Bob Odenkirk is pivoting from comedy and drama to become a dedicated action star, teaming with "John Wick" writer Derek Kolstad and producer Marc Provissiero. The trio has formed an informal creative partnership to develop studio‑grade action movies that blend...
Zendaya-Led Dark Comedy 'The Drama' Hits Box‑Office Milestone in Second Weekend
Zendaya's dark comedy 'The Drama' cleared a major box‑office hurdle in its second weekend, propelling the film onto A24's elite list of high‑grossing releases. The $28 million production’s performance highlights the distributor’s growing strength in the mid‑budget market.
Two Moments Where Filmmakers Get Stuck
Jon Fitzgerald observes two recurring bottlenecks for independent filmmakers: moving from short films to feature‑length projects and converting festival buzz into viable distribution. While affordable technology has lowered production barriers, creators still lack clear pathways for financing, structure, and release...
Robotcookie Returns: Hot Takes on Mario Movie & More
Listen Now | The one and/or only @robotcookie returns to discuss ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' ‘The Drama,’ ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ and ‘Faces of Death'.
Universal Rushes Sydney Sweeney Thriller The Caretaker
Excl: With THE HOUSEMAID's success still the talk of the town, Universal is stepping on the gas on its own Sydney Sweeney thriller, THE CARETAKER, tapping indie horror darling David Bruckner to direct its adaptation of the book by Marcus...
Film Review – Allegro Pastell: Love and Privilege
Allegro Pastell, Anna Roller’s 2026 German drama, follows the long‑distance romance of Tanja, an author in Berlin, and Jerome, a web designer in rural Maintal. Set in 2018, the film isolates the couple’s privileged, white, financially secure lives to explore...
Paramount Showcases Street Fighter with Reigns, Rhodes at CinemaCon
Paramount lucked out promoting Street Fighter at #CinemaCon with both Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes in town for that other tiny thing this weekend called Wrestlemania. They're both here. Cody has the full flattop.
Jackass Trailer Features Robot's Massive Metal Hand Exam
Just showed a trailer for Jackass: Best and Last. It'll have some highlights from the older movies but, we did see a robot perform a prostate exam with a very very large metal hand. So. Yeah. Can't wait. #CinemaCon
🎧 The Merger Drama That Won’t Stay in Vegas
Warner Bros. announced a blockbuster slate through 2028 at CinemaCon, but its pending sale to Paramount was conspicuously omitted, fueling speculation. The omission sparked a heated debate on the convention floor, dubbed “pin‑gate,” as industry insiders dissected the merger’s fallout....
Paramount Is the Ideal Buyer for Warner Bros.
That’s the thing: Paramount was the BEST option for WB sale Anyone who doesn’t understand that does not truly care about theatrical
Call of Duty Film Set for July 4, 2028 Release
the Call of Duty movie gets a release date, and it’s on the July 4th weekend in 2028
Meet the World’s Smallest Professional 8-Color Spotlight, the New Nanlux Evoke 5C
Nanlux unveiled the Evoke 5C, the world’s smallest professional 8‑color RGB LED spotlight, at NAB 2026 in Las Vegas. The 6‑watt fixture packs a 1000‑20,000 K color‑temperature range, +/-200 nm green‑magenta tint shift, and Nebula C8 engine into a 2.2 × 1.7 × 1.7‑inch, 5.6‑oz body. It offers IP67...
Sheridan and Berg to Direct Call of Duty Film 2028
At #CinemaCon: Taylor Sheridan and Pete Berg are making a Call of Duty movie for the summer of 2028. https://t.co/0iiufF5RbK
Paramount Confirms Top Gun Maverick Sequel, Adds Longlegs Follow‑up
At #CinemaCon: Paramount makes it official - a sequel to Top Gun Maverick is in the works with a script well underway. The studio will also make a sequel to Longlegs with Oz Perkins and Nic Cage. https://t.co/0GJYdbDX4g
Perro Perro (2026)
Marco Berger’s Argentine drama *Perro Perro* premiered at the 2026 BFI FLARE LGBTQIA+ Film Festival. The film is shot in lush monochrome, following two couples on a river holiday while a stray dog becomes a metaphor for male infatuation. Lead actors...
Top Gun Sequel in Development, Cruise Reunites with Bruckheimer
The next installment of Top Gun Maverick is officially in development with a script well underway, reuniting Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer. #CinemaCon
Paramount Enforces 45-Day Theatrical Window for 2026 Releases
At CinemaCon, David Ellison confirms all 15 of Paramount’s 2026 releases will have a 45-day minimum theatrical window. Every studio chief has emphasized this in an effort to rebuild moviegoing. Next step: no straight-to-streaming movies, the real scourge. Change...
Street Fighter Trailer Out: Vidyut Jammwal Joins Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa in High-Octane Reboot
Paramount, Legendary and Capcom have released the first trailer for the live‑action *Street Fighter* reboot, showcasing a star‑studded cast that includes Noah Centineo as Ken, Andrew Koji as Ryu, Jason Momoa as Blanka and Indian martial‑arts star Vidyut Jammwal as...
Paramount‑WB Merger Guarantees 30+ Films, 45‑
David Ellison told exhibitors at #CinemaCon that once Paramount combines with WB they will release at least 30 movies per year between the studios. with a minimum of 45 day window and 90 days till SVOD.
David Ellison Shows Up at CinemaCon, Unrelated to Booker/Warren
Note to @CoryBooker @SenWarren for no reason at all: David Ellison just appeared in person at the CinemaCon movie theater conference in Las Vegas.
‘No Picnic’ Is a Walk Down Mean Street Memory Lane
Philip Hartman's 1985 indie film No Picnic, recently restored by MoMA, is returning to New York screens at Film Forum through April 23. The black‑and‑white portrait follows Mac Cohen, a struggling musician caught in a two‑year rent strike in the...
Paramount's Extravagant CinemaCon Video Raises Acquisition Doubts
Not sure how Paramount can afford to buy WB, considering how much money they must have spent on their INSANE, star-studded, #CinemaCon intro video that ends w/ Tom Cruise on top of the water tower. Cameron, Chalamet, Will Smith, Pratt, Wahlberg,...
Screen X Captures Spider‑Man Set for First Wing‑Screen Footage
For the first time ever, Screen X was on the set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day to actually film what shows up on the wing screens in their theaters. #CinemaCon
Rabbi Shergill Returns to Film Music with ‘Talash’ in Nawazuddin Siddiqui Starrer Main Actor Nahin Hoon
Singer‑songwriter Rabbi Shergill returns to Bollywood after a five‑year gap with the track “Talash,” featured in Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s upcoming drama Main Actor Nahin Hoon. The film, directed by Aditya Kripalani, is set for a nationwide theatrical release on May 8,...
AI Could Let Hollywood Produce 50 Films, Not One
Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster https://t.co/99XNdfmlAn
Inside Lorne: Morgan Neville Explores SNL Creator’s Legacy
I interviewed Morgan Neville about his new documentary, LORNE. It’s a documentary about Lorne Michaels, who is known for his work on the comedy sketch show, Saturday Night Live https://t.co/TRGmYx4CPX
Tribeca 2026 Lineup Features Aubrey Plaza, Paul Rudd
Films Starring Aubrey Plaza, Paul Rudd, Wagner Moura and More Lead Tribeca Festival’s 2026 Lineup https://t.co/iSJZvTmLuf via @variety