Today's Movies Pulse
Paramount cleared to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, but states gear up for antitrust fights
The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount Global's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding it will not substantially lessen competition in the media sector. Regulators noted the combined entity would create a stronger streaming alternative while existing live‑programming and film‑studio competition remains robust. Meanwhile, California, New York and several other states are preparing separate antitrust challenges, hinting at a multi‑jurisdictional battle.
Nextgen Oscarwatcher: Best Actor Contenders and a Slight Cannes Preview
Tom Cruise has emerged as the frontrunner for the Best Actor Oscar with Alejandro González Iñárritu’s upcoming prestige drama *Digger*, slated for a fall release. The article also highlights a crowded field that includes John Malkovich, Matt Damon, Sebastian Stan, Ryan Gosling and several international talents. A parallel look at the Cannes Film Festival lists ten likely selections, suggesting early indicators of next year’s awards landscape. Together, the actor slate and Cannes preview signal where critical and academy attention may converge.
Record Pre‑Sales Surge for Dune, Michael Jackson Film, Paris Venue
But not only #DunePartThree is making the headlines with pre-sales this #Easter MON. Pre-sales also kicked off for KING OF POP #MichaelJackson’s music biopic #Michael in Europe, in MEGASTAR fashion. The iconic #LeGrandRex in #Paris celebrates over 4.500 tickets sold + sold...
Dune Part Three IMAX Pre‑Sales Sell Out in Minutes
In a press release just sent by WB, #JeffGoldstein, who’s the head of Global Distribution at the studio, celebrated the incredible performance of the sold out pre-sales for #DunePartThree select IMAX 70MM screenings in a matter of minutes, 8 months...
Official Trailer for Coming-of-Age Movie 'Mabel' About a Plant Lover
Tribeca Films has launched the official trailer for "Mabel," an indie coming‑of‑age drama directed by first‑time feature filmmaker Nicholas Ma. The movie, which debuted at the 2024 San Francisco Film Festival, will open in limited release in New York and...
Subscribe for IMAX Dune Ticket Alerts and Pre‑sale Links
You can subscribe in the official IMAX 70MM Dune website so you will get alerts when new tickets go on sale and the list and direct links to those specific theatres available for pre-sales. https://t.co/CWfJvFJDaJ
New Trailer: 'Mabel' Celebrates Plant‑Loving Coming‑of‑Age Journey
Official Trailer for Coming-of-Age Movie 'Mabel' About a Plant Lover https://t.co/0PYyTDvxVg #Mabel #indiefilm #JudyGreer #ChristineKo #comingofage https://t.co/K7UqYQeSG5
Marybeth Sprows Returns To Hallmark Media; Tatiana Erasme Promoted
Hallmark Media has bolstered its leadership team by rehiring Marybeth Sprows as senior vice president of Original Series and promoting Tatiana Erasme to vice president of Casting and Talent. Sprows, who previously led Sony Pictures Television’s faith‑and‑family division, returns to...
Werner Herzog's 3D Masterpiece Returns to IMAX Theaters in 6K
Werner Herzog’s 2010 documentary *Cave of Forgotten Dreams* is receiving a 6K IMAX restoration, with limited screenings on April 15 and 19 and a wider U.S. rollout on April 24. The new version corrects early‑era 3D flaws and delivers unprecedented...
Zendaya Makes Her Case as A24’s Box Office Queen
Zendaya headlined A24’s romantic‑comedy *The Drama*, which opened to $14.4 million, placing it near the high end of pre‑release forecasts and among the studio’s three biggest openings behind *Civil War* and *Marty Supreme*. The film’s secret twist generated strong word‑of‑mouth, earning...
HBO Max Just Added the Best Version of Alien 3
HBO Max has added the Assembly Cut of Alien 3, a longer version that more closely reflects David Fincher’s original vision. Previously limited to home‑video releases, the cut is now instantly streamable for all subscribers. The extended edit deepens character development...
Warner Bros. Announces Pre‑Sales With Only 30‑Minute Notice
Because no one knew 😭 WB literally told everyone 30 minutes before starting pre-sales 😂 No prep time not even for Batman
“I Wanted to Turn Splash on Its Head”: Tyler Cornack on Mermaid
Tyler Cornack’s new indie film *Mermaid* follows a suicidal drug‑addict who rescues an injured, feral mermaid on a Florida beach, turning a surreal premise into a dark, naturalistic comedy. The movie subverts classic mermaid tropes, presenting the creature as an animal...
Panda Plan: The Magical Tribe Review
Panda Plan: The Magical Tribe, released in April 2026, is the latest Jackie Chan vehicle and quickly earned the reputation of being his weakest outing. The sequel abandons the inventive martial‑arts humor of Chan’s recent hit The Shadow’s Edge in favor...
‘Peacemaker’s Sol Rodriguez Signs With Strand Entertainment
Actress Sol Rodriguez, best known for her role as Sasha Bordeaux on HBO Max’s DC series *Peacemaker* and as the female lead in Netflix’s *Holiday in the Vineyards*, has signed a management deal with Strand Entertainment. The agreement adds Rodriguez...
Chris Messina, Michael Peña & Esai Morales Join Sam Rockwell And Maisy Stella In Psychological Thriller ‘Tumor’
Psychological thriller "Tumor" has completed filming in Los Angeles, adding Chris Messina, Michael Peña, Esai Morales and Gigi Zumbado to a cast led by Sam Rockwell and Maisy Stella. The film, written and directed by Will Bridges, follows a low‑level...
Jonah Hill Talks New Apple TV Project ‘Outcome’
Great time having Jonah Hill in the studio to chat about his new project 'Outcome', coming to @AppleTV this week. Check out the interview right here: https://t.co/JkPSkpPjYK https://t.co/bWpdNOZ0y6
Andy Serkis' Animal Farm Just Got a New Trailer, but You Shouldn't Watch It
Andy Serkis’ new animated adaptation of George Orwell’s *Animal Farm* released a fresh trailer that swaps the novel’s grim allegory for a kid‑friendly, fast‑paced comedy. The latest teaser showcases familiar plot beats but adds modern pop culture humor, while an...
American Berserk: Chuck Norris and Invasion U.S.A.
In 1985 Cannon Films released *Invasion USA*, the most ambitious Chuck Norris vehicle of his early career, produced under a six‑picture deal that followed the successful *Missing in Action* series. Norris co‑wrote the script after reading a *Reader’s Digest* piece on...
When Does The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Come to Streaming, Blu-Ray and DVD?
Nintendo and Illumination’s *Super Mario Galaxy* movie is set for a theatrical run similar to its 2023 predecessor, with home‑video windows still unannounced. Based on the prior film, a digital purchase could appear about 41 days after release, followed by...
Rewatching Project Hail Mary on Big Screen Again
While everyone is watching the space adventure lunar orbit for real - I'm going back out into space, too. Round 2 with Rocky & Ryland on the big screen. Need this again. 🚀🪨 #ProjectHailMary https://t.co/hEpMbXGfkI
Fandom Frenzy Sells Out Dune Part Three IMAX Tickets
Early initial tickets for #DunePartThree in NYC’s #AMC Lincoln Square #IMAX 70mm have already sold out. Happened almost instantly. Similar to #TheOdyssey. Of course, more will become available as the release date approaches but underscores the power of fandom. $IMAX...
3 Best New Netflix and Prime Video Arrivals for a Mid-Week Binge (Apr. 6-10)
Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are rolling out three notable titles for the week of April 6‑10, aimed at viewers recovering from the Easter break. Prime Video launches the highly anticipated final season of the adult superhero series *The Boys* on...
New IMAX 70mm Trailer Reveals Dune: Part Three
Glorious New IMAX 70mm Tickets Trailer for 'Dune: Part Three' Sequel https://t.co/Y0Mpy1Lyd1 #DunePartThree #Dune3 #70mm #IMAX #tickets #scifi #DenisVilleneuve https://t.co/TNukJNidcw
Glorious New IMAX 70mm Tickets Trailer for 'Dune: Part Three' Sequel
Warner Bros. unveiled a 30‑second promo trailer for Dune: Part Three, promoting the first batch of 70 mm IMAX tickets. The sci‑fi epic, directed by Denis Villeneuve and based on Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah, is slated for worldwide release on December 18 2026....
Hulk Hogan Knows ‘Where All the Bodies Are Buried’ in New Trailer for Netflix Docuseries
Netflix is set to launch the four‑part docuseries “Hulk Hogan: Real American” on April 22, 2026, featuring the wrestler’s final interview filmed before his July 2025 death. The trailer shows Hogan confronting his dual identity, from the larger‑than‑life ring persona to the...
Devil Wears Prada 2 Trailer Reveals Hilarious Fashion Showdown
Grand Finale Trailer for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Fashion Comedy Sequel https://t.co/27cktopvpv #TheDevilWearsPrada2 #AnneHathaway #MerylStreep #StanleyTucci #sequel https://t.co/YLuckM4WAl
Project Hail Mary Tops J.J. Abrams Franchise Starter in Box Office Upset
Project Hail Mary, the new sci‑fi adaptation starring Ryan Gosling, has surpassed J.J. Abrams’ franchise‑opening film in domestic earnings during its third weekend, signaling a surprise box‑office upset and boosting Amazon MGM Studios’ theatrical ambitions.
Andy Serkis Unveils Dark Animated “Animal Farm” Trailer
Andy Serkis' 'Animal Farm' Cautionary Tale Animated Movie Trailer #2 https://t.co/0hmi0lpYKd #AnimalFarm #SethRogen #GlennClose #SteveBuscemi #KieranCulkin #LaverneCox #animation https://t.co/x3G5pzgQI7
Over Your Dead Body: Review
Over Your Dead Body, directed by Jorma Taccone, opens as a sharp dark‑comedy about a married couple, Dan and Lisa, who each plot to murder the other during a remote weekend getaway. Jason Segel and Samara Weaving’s chemistry fuels a...
“Star Wars” Keeps Its Animation on the Dark Side (Literally) with “Maul – Shadow Lord”
Dave Filoni’s first post‑Clone Wars animated venture, "Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord," follows Darth Maul a year after Order 66 as he builds a criminal empire on the neon‑lit planet Janix. The eight‑episode arc introduces new characters like Twi'lek Padawan...
Three Decades of Sniper, the Unkillable Action Franchise
The *Sniper* franchise, launched in 1993 with a modest $19 million box office, has just released its twelfth entry, *Sniper: No Nation*, on VOD and DVD. Over three decades the series has outlasted many higher‑budget action franchises, maintaining a core fan...
IMAX 70mm Dune Part Three Tickets Drop Soon
NEW: Select IMAX 70mm tickets for #Dune Part Three go on sale at the top of the hour. Start refreshing @Fandango now https://t.co/gR5C7PTuNy
Brainiac’s Lars Eidinger Discusses Superman Sequel Casting
German actor Lars Eidinger revealed how he secured the role of supervillain Brainiac in the upcoming DCU reboot film Superman: Man of Tomorrow, slated for a July 9, 2027 theatrical debut. The casting, confirmed in late 2025, required Eidinger to...
Tatiana Maslany Debuts First Look for AppleTV Thriller
Tatiana Maslany in 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' First Look Teaser https://t.co/kk7qvAR4EG #TatianaMaslany #JakeJohnson #MaximumPleasureGuaranteed #AppleTV https://t.co/DC2kkNBwbW
AMC Networks’ Shudder Service to Begin Streaming Bella Thorne Thriller ‘Find Your Friends’ on June 12
AMC Networks’ horror‑focused streaming platform Shudder will launch the Bella Thorne‑led thriller *Find Your Friends* on June 12. The indie film, directed by Iranian‑Greek American filmmaker Izabel Pakzad, follows a desert road‑trip that devolves into a tense survival story. *Find Your Friends* has...
Marvel Star Jonathan Majors Fell Out of a Window Filming Daily Wire Action Movie
Jonathan Majors fell six feet through an unsecured window while filming a Daily Wire action movie, prompting crew members to walk off set over safety concerns. The incident involved co‑star JC Kilcoyne, who required stitches, and raised questions about the set’s...
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 339 – Reviewing ‘The Drama,’ Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson
The AwardsWatch Podcast’s 339th episode offers a spoiler‑filled review of A24’s latest release, The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and contributor Josh Parham dissect the film’s narrative, performances, and directorial choices. The hour‑long discussion is distributed across all...
New Trailer Reveals Jack Thorne's Lord of the Flies Adaptation
Another Trailer for New Adaptation of 'Lord of the Flies' by Jack Thorne https://t.co/HZ2IxvBztC #docs #LordoftheFlies #BBC #adaptation #JackThorne #Netflix https://t.co/ukqKR1foXg
Paramount‑Skydance Raises $24B From Gulf Investors for Warner Bros. Deal
Paramount Skydance Secures $24 Billion From Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi Funds for Warner Bros. Deal: Report https://t.co/pBowLfuPXc via @variety
The Last Dance (1993) by Juzo Itami Film Review
Juzo Itami’s 1993 film "The Last Dance" is a semi‑autobiographical comedy‑drama that follows aging director Buhei Mukai, diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer, as he confronts Japan’s opaque healthcare system. The narrative blends dark humor with surreal visuals to expose costly...
Skyking Trailer Reveals Real-Life Plane Hijacker Story
Official Trailer for '#Skyking' Doc About the Guy Who Stole an Airplane https://t.co/EW06tmwxDp #SXSW #docs #RichardRussell #airplane #truestory #Hulu https://t.co/y9QQ6QlglV
Apocalypse Meets Comedy in New Indie Trailer
Apocalypse Horror-Comedy 'Weekend at the End of the World' Trailer https://t.co/cRDZBCSqIE #scifi #indiefilm #WeekendattheEndoftheWorld #GilleKlabin https://t.co/hWGdtMlsbz
What Memento Reveals About Human Nature, 25 Years Later
Christopher Nolan’s 1999 debut *Memento* marks its 25th anniversary, celebrating a $4.5 million low‑budget film that pioneered a reverse‑chronological narrative to depict anterograde amnesia. The story, inspired by a pitch from Nolan’s brother and a Borges short story, follows Leonard Shelby...
Dhurandhar 2 Clocks a Steady 3 Mil. USD in Weekend 3, Total Overseas Stands at 42.295 Mil USD [Rs. 393.50...
Bollywood’s action‑comedy Dhurandhar The Revenge earned a steady $3 million in its third overseas weekend, pushing its cumulative foreign gross to $42.295 million (≈ ₹393.5 crore). The film held its position in key territories, posting $1 million on Friday, $1.05 million on Saturday and $950 k on Sunday in the...
Robert Pattinson’s The Batman 2 Suit ‘Evolution’ Gets an Answer From Designers
Costume designers David Crossman and Glyn Dillon declined to reveal any "evolution" in Batman's suit for The Batman 2, but confirmed the screenplay is exceptionally strong. The sequel, now slated for October 1, 2027 after several delays, will see Robert Pattinson return alongside...
Netflix’s Beloved 75% RT Show Is Leading Its Streaming Wars
Netflix’s teen rom‑com XO, Kitty season 3 premiered on April 2, 2026 and instantly claimed the No. 1 spot on the platform’s global TV rankings. The series, a spin‑off of the To All the Boys franchise, holds a 75 % Rotten Tomatoes rating and a...
Robert Downey Jr. Drops Cryptic Post Teasing Avengers: Doomsday Easter Eggs
On April 6, Robert Downey Jr. posted a cryptic Easter‑themed illustration featuring Doctor Doom and a basket of eggs emblazoned with logos for Captain America, Black Panther, Thor, Shang‑Chi, Doctor Strange, X‑Men and Namor. Fans quickly decoded the hidden symbols,...
Does Darth Maul Die After Maul: Shadow Lord? Animated Show Reveals His Fate After Spinoff
Disney+’s new animated series *Maul: Shadow Lord* slots into the Star Wars timeline between *Episode III* and *Episode IV*, following Darth Maul’s escape from Order 66. The show depicts Maul building a criminal syndicate on Jannix and sets up his final confrontation with Obi‑Wan...
Forget the Politics: Tovino Thomas Reveals Why His Film Pallichattambi Is Actually for Families
Tovino Thomas’ upcoming Malayalam film *Pallichattambi* is set in 1950s Kerala and follows an outsider who becomes the village’s strongman. While the story naturally incorporates the era’s religion and politics, Thomas stresses that these elements serve the narrative rather than...
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert soundtrack compiles restored footage from Elvis’s August 1970 Las Vegas residency and 1972 U.S. tour, uncovered by Baz Luhrmann during his 2022 biopic work. The album blends iconic live performances—such as “In the Ghetto” and “Suspicious Minds”—with...