Today's Movies Pulse
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ draws mixed reviews
The new sci‑fi thriller from Steven Spielberg has sparked a wave of commentary, with critics labeling it a flawed but fun ride. Coverage spans HeyUGuys, the South China Morning Post and The Outside Scoop, highlighting both the film’s ambition and its uneven execution.
‘After Ramayana’: Namit Malhotra Confirms Brahmastra 2 Timeline and a Production Shift for Ranbir Kapoor’s Astraverse
Producer Namit Malhotra confirmed at CinemaCon that Brahmastra 2 will begin shooting after the upcoming film Ramayana, with Ranbir Kapoor returning as the lead. The first installment, made on a ₹350‑400 crore ($42‑48 M) budget, grossed roughly ₹431 crore (~$52 M) worldwide and netted about ₹267 crore (~$32 M) in India. The sequel is positioned as the second chapter of a planned trilogy, sparking renewed casting rumors including Deepika Padukone as Kapoor’s co‑star. Fans and investors are watching closely as the franchise seeks to improve its storytelling while leveraging its visual effects pedigree.
Statues Rule the Waves (2024) by Noah Berhitu Short Film Review
Dutch‑Moluccan filmmaker Noah Berhitu’s short documentary “Statues Rule the Waves” premiered at the 2026 CinemAsia Festival in Amsterdam. The 35‑minute film juxtaposes the statues of Anne Frank and Indonesian heroine Martha Christina Tiahahu to explore post‑colonial heritage and the filmmaker’s...
Force 3 Shoot Begins: John Abraham Returns as ACP Yashvardhan Singh, Harshvardhan Rane Joins Him
John Abraham has resumed his role as ACP Yashvardhan Singh as filming begins on the action thriller Force 3, the third installment of the popular franchise. The movie also introduces Harshvardhan Rane in his first Force appearance and casts Tanya Maniktala...
How Portugal Has Become a Production Hub, From ‘House of the Dragon’ to Local Hit ‘Turn of the Tide’
Portugal is positioning itself as a premier film and TV production hub, a message reinforced at the inaugural StreamTV Europe conference in Lisbon. The Portugal Film Commission has launched a €350 million ($412 million) incentive program running through 2029, emphasizing diverse locations,...
We Never Sleep: Short Film Review
We Never Sleep, a 13‑minute dystopian short directed by Rashan Mines and Ren‑Horng Wang, dramatizes the terror of constant digital surveillance. The plot follows a couple whose casual AI discussion triggers a rogue algorithm, “the Mob,” that weaponizes their words...
K Reveals Secret Soccer Training for BLUE LOCK Film
K of @andTEAMofficial spoke about the just-released news of his casting in the upcoming live-action 'BLUE LOCK' film "About two and a half years ago, I received the offer. I've been preparing for it for a long time. I've been practicing...
Cate Blanchett Eclipses Cybil Shepard in Martha Inc.
There can be only one person who’ll top Cybil Shepard in her performance as Martha Stewart in MARTHA INC., reenacting this life moment - and that person is Cate Blanchett.
Sandra Bullock Joins Instagram to Tease ‘Practical Magic 2’ With Magical Margaritas
Sandra Bullock officially joined Instagram, instantly attracting 4.2 million followers while teasing the upcoming sequel *Practical Magic 2*. Her first post features a whimsical “midnight margarita” clip that nods to the iconic scene from the 1998 film. The Instagram debut coincided with...
Anne Hathaway Got Advice From 1 Famous Pop Star for Mother Mary
Anne Hathaway revealed she consulted pop star Charli XCX while preparing for her role as a singer in A24’s upcoming psychological drama Mother Mary. The Oscar‑winner said Charli, who also co‑writes original songs for the film with Jack Antonoff and...
Jacob Burke + Soup Bowl = Exactly What Surf Films Should Be
Jacob Burke’s new surf film *A Fish Out of Water* showcases the raw, unsponsored essence of surfing on Barbados’ famed Soup Bowl wave. Filmed throughout 2025, the documentary follows Burke and his family as they chase the demanding right‑hand barrel...
Kristo Immanuel Interview
Kristo Immanuel, a former Instagram comedian turned actor, debuted as a director in 2025 with the dark comedy “Better Off Dead.” The film swept the 54th Indonesian Film Festival, securing five awards from five nominations. It has launched an international...
Practical Magic 2 Teaser Trailer Reunites Nicole Kidman & Sandra Bullock
Warner Bros. debuted the first teaser for Practical Magic 2 at CinemaCon, reuniting Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock onstage. The clip drops viewers back into the Massachusetts witch‑craft world, showing the sisters navigating grown‑up lives while hinting at a new, perilous...
India: HBO Max on JioHotstar
JioHotstar and Warner Bros Discovery have expanded their partnership to launch an exclusive HBO Max hub on the Indian streaming platform. The add‑on, priced at ₹49 per month (about $0.60), gives subscribers access to HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros, DC Studios and upcoming titles...
Re/Member: The Last Night (2026) by Eiichiro Hasumi Film Review
Netflix’s new J‑horror sequel Re/Member: The Last Night expands the original’s time‑loop premise with a memory‑wipe twist and a new Red Stone objective. The film follows high‑school students trapped in an endless "Body Search" at an eerie amusement park, while...
The Invisible Half (2026) by Masaki Nishiyama Film Review
Masaki Nishiyama’s debut feature "The Invisible Half" reimagines classic J‑horror by trapping a malevolent entity within a teenager’s smartphone and headphones. The story follows mixed‑heritage student Elena, who endures bullying before confronting the digital spirit with her new friend Akari....
Bradley Cooper Confirmed to Write, Direct, Star in ‘Ocean’s 11’ Prequel
Bradley Cooper has been confirmed to write, direct, produce and star in a new Ocean’s 11 prequel, with Margot Robbie joining as his on‑screen partner. The film, set around a 1962 Monaco Grand Prix heist, is slated for a June 25, 2027 release...
Summer 2027 Slate Bursting with Blockbuster Potential
Updated SUMMER 2027 slate, full of potential #BoxOffice hits: MAY 06 #TheResurrectionOfTheChristPartTwo 07 #TheLegendOfZelda 21 #BadFairies vs #ParanormalActivity 28 #StarWarsStarfighter JUN 11 #HTTYD2 18 #BeyondTheSpiderVerse vs Disney Film 25 #Oceans11 prequel 30 #Shrek5 JUL 09 #ManOfTomorrow 16 WB vs Paramount Event Films 23 #AMinecraftMovie2 30 #AQuietPlace3 AUG 06 #MiamiVice vs #Bluey 13 WB #KeanuReeves sci-fi vs...
Zach Cregger Unveils Premiere Dates for ‘Weapons’ Prequel ‘Gladys’ and Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Flood’
Warner Bros. Pictures announced release dates for Zach Cregger’s upcoming projects: the prequel “Gladys” to his hit horror film “Weapons” will open on September 8, 2028, and his original sci‑fi thriller “The Flood” is slated for August 11, 2028. Both titles will be released...
‘Game of Thrones’ Movie Confirms Title at CinemaCon
Warner Bros. unveiled the title of its upcoming Game of Thrones film at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, confirming it will be called “Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest.” The announcement follows a March report that the movie is in development with...
‘Dune 3’: Denis Villeneuve Unveils the Film’s First 7 Minutes at CinemaCon
Denis Villeneuve premiered the opening seven minutes of "Dune 3" at CinemaCon, giving exhibitors a first look at the sequel’s desert‑to‑rain visuals and a war‑torn Paul Atreides. The footage shows Fremen troops confronting a rainstorm, a brutal ambush, and a...
MPA’s Rivkin: “Protecting Copyright an Economic Necessity”
Charles Rivkin, chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association, used his CinemaCon State of the Industry address to reaffirm the MPA’s commitment to protecting copyright in the age of artificial intelligence. He warned that AI tools like the Chinese‑originated...
‘The Great Beyond’: JJ Abrams Unveils His First Original Film Since 2011 at CinemaCon
J.J. Abrams unveiled his first original film since 2011, the supernatural thriller “The Great Beyond,” at Warner Bros.’ CinemaCon, starring Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega and Samuel L. Jackson. The project marks Abrams’ return to original storytelling after years on franchise blockbusters like “Star Trek”...
Lord of the Rings Stars Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood Return for Hunt for Gollum
Warner Bros. announced that Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood will return as Gandalf and Frodo in the upcoming live‑action film *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum*. The movie, directed by Andy Serkis, is slated for a worldwide theatrical release...
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#DavidEllison promised at least 30 movies in theatres per year from WB & Paramount combined once the merger goes through. WB is doing their part to reach the mark announcing at #CinemaCon 18 releases for 2027, their biggest slate Post-Covid, with...
The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum Has Finally Cast Its Young Aragorn
Warner Bros. Discovery announced the cast for the upcoming live‑action film *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum*. Jamie Dornan will portray a young Aragorn, replacing Viggo Mortensen, while Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Lee Pace reprise their iconic roles. The...
Warner Bros Ends CinemaCon Era with Star-Studded Comebacks
Now, if this is the last #CinemaCon for WB as we know it, they are going out with a bang because WB brought the theatrical queen #NicoleKidman & even #SandraBullock out of retirement to star a 30 year later sequel...
Tom Cruise’s Bizarre Billionaire Turn in Digger Shocks
Just saw the first footage from Digger and what the hell did I just watch? Tom Cruise as an old, fat, angry southern billionaire who fucks up the world and has to fix it. It looks like a Coen Bros...
Aaron Sorkin Debuts ‘Social Reckoning’ Trailer, Casting Jeremy Strong as Zuckerberg
Aaron Sorkin premiered the first trailer for his new film ‘Social Reckoning’ at CinemaCon, introducing Jeremy Strong as an older Mark Zuckerberg and branding the story a “real David and Goliath” saga. The movie, set for an Oct. 9 theatrical release,...
Jonah Hill’s “Cut Off” Remains Unreleased, Release Date Unknown
The missing movie of the day is Cut Off from Jonah Hill, co-starring Kristin Wiig. Some theorize that it’s stuck in post and not ready. Not spoken of or seen. No 2027 or 2028 date listed. HBO Max?
Warner Bros' Clockwork Division Sets Kubrick‑High Bar
Weirdly mixed feeling about WB honoring Kubrick with a new division called WB Clockwork. That’s a high bloody bar.
Disney Fires The Entire Team Managing Its DVD & Blu-Ray Sales Raising Questions About The Future of Physical Media From...
Disney has eliminated its entire home‑entertainment division, laying off the team that managed DVD and Blu‑ray sales. The move is part of a company‑wide effort to cut roughly 1,000 positions as the studio pivots to a digital‑first strategy. Analysts note...
Gunn Slams Rumors; Adria Arjona Cast as Maxima
Didn’t Gunn call the speculation in this “bullshit” a day to two ago? Adria Arjona to Play Maxima in ‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’ https://t.co/Q135z5KW4W via @variety
Dune 3’s Fresh Star Power Threatens Marvel’s Box Office
Disney should be legit afraid of Dune 3 opening vs Avengers, the footage shown today was beyond excellent and the star power (Zendaya, Timmy) feels so much fresher than Marvel’s cast, which feels like *they* need a hit as badly...
A YouTuber Is Producing the Bloodborne Movie Fans Have Wanted for a Decade
A prominent YouTuber has announced a fan‑made Bloodborne movie, a project the community has been yearning for over a decade. The filmmaker is using a mix of practical effects and CGI to recreate the game’s gothic aesthetic, and the production...
Warner Bros. Commits to Horror Slate Through 2028
WB’s love story with horror will go on even post-merger, announcing at #Cinemacon titles for as far out as 2028. #TheRevengeofLaLlorona for APR 9, 2027 #EvilDeadWrath for APR 7, 2028 #FinalDestination7 for MAY 12, 2028 #Weapons spinoff #Gladys for SEP 8, 2028 https://t.co/pE5Swrs5Jp
WB Unveils 2028 Release Slate at CinemaCon
At CinemaCon, WB also revealed release dates for a slew of its movies. Here are some notable ones... FINAL DESTINATION 7 to open 05/12/28 , BAZ LUHRMANN's untitled JOAN OF ARC movie to open 11/22/28.
Godzilla Minus Zero: First Trailer Sees the Statue of Liberty in Danger
*Godzilla Minus Zero*, the sequel to the Oscar‑winning *Godzilla Minus One*, drops its first trailer showing the monster heading for New York’s Statue of Liberty. Set in 1949, the film follows the Shikishima family as they confront a new calamity, with Ryunosuke Kamiki and...
Dune Part 3 Opens Like Saving Private Ryan, Laser‑Powered
Just saw the first 7 minutes of DUNE PART 3! It's an easy comparison but think Saving Private Ryan with lasers. Holy shit. Just epic beyond epic. Full write up soon. #CinemaCon
Abrams Teases Mysterious New Film, Leaves Plot Unclear
J.J. Abrams just spoke for about 10 minutes about his new Glen Powell movie, The Great Beyond, and even showed a teaser trailer. And I still don't know what it's about. It's very intriguing and cool looking, though. But a classic JJ...
Manichithrathazhu (1993) by Fazil Film Review
Fazil’s 1993 Malayalam psychological horror Manichithrathazhu remains a benchmark for the genre, praised for its intricate blend of folklore, music, and psychiatric theory. The story follows Nakulan, Ganga and psychiatrist Dr. Sunny as they confront the vengeful spirit of dancer Nagavalli,...
Kidman and Bullock Spotlights Practical Magic 2, Sparking Backstage Rumors
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock here for Practical Magic 2. But I can't help but wonder if Kidman ran into a certain someone else from her past backstage? I hope not. #CinemaCon
Supergirl's Months-Long Shoot, Momoa's 18‑day Cameo
Supergirl filmed for 4.5 months but Jason Momoa was only on set for about 18 days. #CinemaCon
Ranking Every Line From the Hershey Biopic Trailer
A trailer for the upcoming Hershey biopic, produced by Angel Studios, has surfaced and been dissected line‑by‑line. The short clip mixes a nostalgic, Christian‑work‑ethic aesthetic with a low‑budget, almost AI‑generated script. Angel Studios, known for faith‑based hits like *The Sound...
Superman Sequel “Man of Tomorrow” Begins Filming Next Week
#JamesGunn, #DavidCorenswet & #NicholasHoult announced via video message to exhibitors at #CinemaCon that #SUPERMAN’s sequel #ManOfTomorrow debuting on JUL 09, 2027, starts filming next week already. Makes even more sense why they got the #AdriaArjona situation concluded this week despite...
Too Many Commitments, Can't Cover FockerInLaw
As much as I would like to react to #FockerInLaw tomorrow Universal claims trailer reactions and I need to focus on two livestreams and my #TheBoys breakdown…
Marama - Jennie Kermode - 20298
Mārama, directed by Taratoa Stappard, follows Mary, a Māori woman who travels 11,500 miles to 1859 England to work as a governess. The film blends Gothic tropes with Māori cultural lenses, exploring ancestry, inheritance, and the psychological fallout of colonialism. Ariana...
CinemaCon Reveals Star-Studded Cast for LOTR: The Hunt for Gollum
LOTR: THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM news out of CinemaCon: Jamie Dornan to play Strider, Leo Woodall to play Halvard, Kate Winslet is Marigol. Returning are Lee Pace as Thranduil, Ian McKellen as Gandalf and Elijah Wood as Frodo. https://t.co/B2Y1yh8t3M via...
Tom Cruise’s Unexpected, Self‑deprecating Turn in Inarritu’s Iceberg Satire
Tom Cruise is old, fat, balding, Southern, and playing it for laughs in Inarritu’s Digger, which appears to be about a runaway iceberg. Feels much bigger than the “comedy” moniker implies.
Warner Bros Pushes Supergirl at CinemaCon for Massive Summer Rollout
Speaking of WB, they are going all in with #SUPERGIRL promo at #CinemaCon, bringing both stars #MillyAlcock & #JasonMomoa, director #CraigGillespie and #DCStudios CEO #PeterSafran to present the film to exhibitors and lure them to give the upcoming DCU film...
Warner Bros Unveils Luxury Mortal Kombat 2 Popcorn Bucket
WB going all in at #CinemaCon this year as one of the luxurious collectible popcorn buckets for #MortalKombat2 which will be sold in theatres has been unveiled during the convention. #MortalKombatII debuts in less than a month, on MAY 08! https://t.co/ZbbC3M1wpy