Today's Movies Pulse
Anya Taylor‑Joy joins ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ cast
Anya Taylor‑Joy has been added to the cast of New Line’s upcoming film *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum*, playing Seren, a Sindar elf loyal to King Thranduil. The movie is directed by Andy Serkis, who also returns as Gollum, and Warner Bros. Pictures has set a worldwide release for December 17 2027.
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, sparking intense speculation that the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday will integrate these characters and possibly cast Downey as a villain. The viral analysis has amplified online chatter and positioned the teaser as a strategic marketing hook ahead of the film’s release.
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...
BET Digital Releases Short-Form Documentary "Flipped" Premieres on Tuesday, April 7 on BET.com and the Official BET YouTube Channel
BET Digital is releasing the short‑form documentary “Flipped” on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, streaming for free on BET.com and the official BET YouTube channel. Directed by award‑winning filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper, the film chronicles Fisk University’s historic launch of the first HBCU women’s...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nets $372.5 Million Globally, Year’s Biggest Opening
Illumination and Nintendo’s co‑produced Super Mario Galaxy Movie earned $372.5 million worldwide in its debut, the strongest opening of any studio film this year. The $110 million‑budget sequel drew massive family crowds despite a 40% Rotten Tomatoes score, highlighting the commercial pull...
Writers Guild and Studios Seal Four-Year Deal After Three Weeks of Talks
The Writers Guild of America West and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers announced a four‑year tentative agreement after just three weeks of negotiations. The pact secures enhanced health‑plan contributions, new AI safeguards and extends the contract cycle...
Alai Payuthey (2000) by Mani Ratnam Film Review
Mani Ratnam’s 2000 Tamil romance Alai Payuthey marked his return to intimate, urban storytelling after the epic Dil Se.., focusing on the evolution from courtship to married life. The film launched R. Madhavan and Shalini as leading actors and featured an A.R. Rahman...
How Does Darth Maul Survive? Star Wars Villain Return in Maul: Shadow Lord Explained
Darth Maul returns in the animated Disney+ series *Maul: Shadow Lord*, which bridges the character’s lost years between the end of *The Clone Wars* and his cameo in *Solo: A Star Wars Story*. The show reveals how Maul survived his...
Their Town Review: Katie Aselton and Mark Duplass Create a Glorious Hangout Movie for Theater Kids
Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton debut *Their Town*, a low‑key coming‑of‑age drama that follows two Maine high‑schoolers after a theater rehearsal. The film, starring Chosen Jacobs and Duplass’ daughter Ora, premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival and has yet...
UAE’s Ti22 Films Spotlights The ENTERTAINER’s Brand Storytelling on Global Awards Stage
Ti22 Films, a UAE production house, has been shortlisted in the Corporate Image category of the Branded Documentary competition at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2026. The documentary celebrates the 25th anniversary of The ENTERTAINER, a homegrown brand that has...
IQIYI Launches Nadou Pro, China’s First AI Agent for Professional Film and TV Production
On March 30, 2026 iQIYI unveiled Nadou Pro, China’s first AI agent designed for professional film and TV production. The platform combines iQIYI’s proprietary QiZhi models with third‑party tools to support scriptwriting, storyboarding, visual effects and final output in a...
Video: "Hulk Hogan: Real American" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Netflix is launching "Hulk Hogan: Real American," a four‑part, hour‑long documentary series debuting in April 2026. The series chronicles Terry Bollea’s transformation into wrestling icon Hulk Hogan and includes his final on‑camera interview. Produced in association with WWE and directed by...
Prairie Prophecy: A Powerful New Film on Wes Jackson and the Future of Agriculture
Prairie Prophecy, a documentary about ecologist and Land Institute co‑founder Wes Jackson, has premiered on PBS with a 55‑minute version available for online streaming and a 90‑minute theatrical cut touring the country. The film showcases Jackson’s pioneering work on perennial...
Top 7 Highest-Grossing Disaster Movies Of All Time
The article ranks the seven highest‑grossing disaster films, highlighting James Cameron’s Titanic as the genre leader with $2.22 billion worldwide. It lists Independence Day, Gravity, War of the Worlds, Armageddon, World Z and Twister, each surpassing $490 million in box‑office receipts. The piece...
Gold Obsession Trailer by Takayuki Kayano
A new Japanese crime comedy, "Gold Obsession," directed by Takayuki Kayano, draws inspiration from a 2013 department‑store gold theft that captivated the nation. The story follows housewife Mikako (Rena Tanaka) who impulsively steals a gold ritual bell and becomes fixated...
Warner Bros Deal Shows Hollywood Still Highly Valued
"I am sorry… the sky is not falling on Hollywood. Some things are changing forever. Some things are cyclical. It doesn’t really matter whether media or Wall Street analysts get it. The industry rolls on. The acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery...
Gulf Funds Poised to Finance Paramount's $81B Warner Deal
MyPOV: the middle east to the rescue. Gulf Funds Near Deal to Back Paramount’s $81 Billion Takeover of Warner https://t.co/hTIMzrGhf5
‘Faces of Death’ Review: One of the Most Notorious Horror Movies Ever Made Gets Smartly Resurrected for the Social Media...
Daniel Goldhaber’s new horror film “Faces of Death” revives the infamous 1978 faux‑documentary as a meta‑slasher set in a TikTok‑style ecosystem. The story follows Margot, a content‑moderator for a video app, as she confronts algorithmic desensitization and a killer who...
Paramount Seeks $24B Saudi-Backed Equity for WBD Takeover
is this February news? Paramount is in talks to secure signed equity commitments of close to $24 billion from three sovereign-wealth funds led by Saudi Arabia to help back its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery https://t.co/7XR7k0sk2k via @WSJ
Universal Extends Theatrical Window to 45 Days in 2027
Universal To Extend Exclusive Theatrical Window For Pics To 45 Days In 2027 --- bullish cinemas https://t.co/U20KYoNQOD
‘Faces of Death’ Review: A Bloodcurdling, Damning New Take on the Ultimate Cult Horror Curio
Daniel Goldhaber’s 2026 horror reboot "Faces of Death" reimagines the infamous cult snuff‑film myth by having a serial killer stage real‑life murder recreations that go viral on a TikTok‑like platform. Barbie Ferreira stars as Margot, a content‑moderation employee who uncovers...
World's First Mobile Theater Delivers 4K Laser & Spatial Sound
Cinema on Wheels: The World’s First Mobile Theater Station with 4K Laser Projection and Spatial Sound by @tweetciiiim #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/t4GD1zS3i7
Faces of Death Outshines Scream with Clever, Unsettling Horror
Faces of Death (2026) is fantastic. the type of clever, self-aware, and deeply unsettling "how we live now" horror movie that should — but sadly won't — embarrass the Scream franchise out of existence. my review: https://t.co/Ro7US28dxf https://t.co/Vxb1zmU56R
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Composer Was Writing the Film's Score From a Hospital Bed, Says It Includes over 300...
Composer Brian Tyler revealed he wrote most of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie score while recuperating in a hospital bed after suffering a double subarachnoid brain hemorrhage in August 2025. Despite the life‑threatening injury, he continued work to meet the...
Astounding Animatronics and Costumes Make HBO's Harry Potter Worth Watching
This btw is very much worth watching. The attention to detail with the animatronics and costuming is astounding. #HarryPotter #HBO #HBOMax $WBD https://t.co/wsa1oBeH18
Visually Stunning Mario Film Falls Short on Humor
I am *shockingly siding with the fans on #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie which nails the kaleidoscopic splendor of the video games but — like the first film, the jokes are initial-pass quality with little of the sharp wit found in the animated works...
This Rotten Freddie Prinze Jr. Rom-Com Is a Must-Watch This Baseball Season
The piece urges baseball fans to revisit the 2001 rom‑com *Summer Catch* as the 2026 MLB season kicks off, despite its 8% Rotten Tomatoes rating. It emphasizes the film’s under‑appreciated blend of minor‑league grit, the American‑Dream narrative, and early‑career chemistry...
Live Reaction Tonight to High-Scoring Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Now high-scoring #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie at AMC 16 Reax LIVE tonight on #MMT🌕 WATCH OUT BELOW 😩 https://t.co/oD6F5ZcmyR
Stephen King And Clive Barker Got A Creepy (But Hilarious) Movie Adaptation You Forgot About
In 1997, director Mick Garris released the TV movie *Quicksilver Highway*, a rare collaboration between horror legends Stephen King and Clive Barker. The 90‑minute anthology adapts King’s short story “Chattery Teeth” and Barker’s “The Body Politic,” framing both with a traveling storyteller...
Prime Video Greenlights Long‑Awaited RoboCop TV Reboot, Ending Development Stagnation
Amazon’s Prime Video has officially greenlit a new RoboCop television series, confirming the project’s exit from years‑long development limbo. The move, announced by head of global television Peter Friedlander, adds to the streaming giant’s slate of legacy‑IP revivals and could...
Saudi-Backed Funding Boosts Paramount's Warner Bid
Gulf sovereign capital speeds media consolidation. ~$24bn Saudi-led backing lowers financing risk for Paramount’s $81bn Warner bid. Risks: regs, execution, leverage. Trade: buy Paramount. 🔍 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Tirrenica - Amber Wilkinson - 20291
Rosario Minervini’s documentary Tirrenica follows the 268‑mile Salerno‑Reggio Calabria highway, a route that took over 60 years to build, and captures the lives of people who live and work along it. Filmed over four years, the film blends present‑day character portraits...
2026 Q1 Box Office Beats 2023, Best Post‑COVID Start
🧵Hey Hollywood: I’m not trying to harsh your doom and gloom – I, too, enjoy feeling sorry for myself — but I do want to point out that all may not be lost. * Q1 box office 2026 has surpassed 2023 to...
The Optimism of ‘Project Hail Mary’ Is the Antidote to Hollywood’s Doom Loop
Hollywood is grappling with declining production, job cuts and AI uncertainty, fueling doom‑laden narratives. Against this backdrop, Amazon’s "Project Hail Mary" opened with $80 million and has amassed $420.8 million worldwide, giving Q1 2026 the strongest box‑office start since the pandemic. The film’s...
Industry Misplaces Blame; Fewer Releases and Shorter Windows Hurt Theaters
“The complaint by the industry has been that it’s the non-frequent moviegoers who’ve shrunk post-pandemic, not necessarily the core cinephiles.” Uh…. Really? is that “the complaint by the industry?” The complaints I keep hearing are a reduction in releases by majors and...
Peaky Blinders Star's "Remarkable" Real-Life Drama Is Now Streaming for Free
Joe Cole’s gritty prison drama *A Prayer Before Dawn* is now streaming for free on the ad‑supported platform Plex. The 2018 film, based on Billy Moore’s memoir, follows a British boxer’s brutal experience in a Thai penitentiary and has earned a...
Netflix Is Removing Taylor Sheridan’s Oscar-Nominated Neo-Western This Summer
Netflix will pull Taylor Sheridan’s Oscar‑nominated neo‑Western *Hell or High Water* from its catalog on May 1, 2026. The 2016 film, directed by David Mackenzie, earned roughly $37 million worldwide on a $12 million budget and holds a 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating. It was...
Predator: Badlands
John Latchem’s April 5, 2026 review of Predator: Badlands highlights the 2025 Dan Trachtenberg‑directed entry that flips the franchise on its head by centering a young Yautja hunter instead of human protagonists. The film intertwines classic Predator hunting lore with a Weyland‑Yutani...
Say Goodbye to Brad Pitt's Relentless WWII Thriller
War drama "Fury", starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Ayer, will be removed from Netflix on May 1, 2026. The 2014 film grossed over $210 million worldwide against an $80 million budget and holds a 75 % Rotten Tomatoes rating. Its gritty...
Murder Report (2025) by Cho Young-Joon Film Review
Cho Young-joon turned a childhood zoo observation into the psychological thriller “Murder Report,” set entirely in a hotel suite. Journalist Baek Sun‑ju agrees to interview self‑styled serial killer Lee Young‑hun, sparking a tense, two‑hour cat‑and‑mouse dialogue. The film relies on...
Dhurandhar 2 Tops North America, Hits ₹1,560 Crore ($190 M) Worldwide in 17 Days
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 has amassed ₹1,560 crore (≈$190 million) worldwide after 17 days, becoming the top‑grossing Indian film in North America and surpassing Pushpa 2 and Baahubali 2. The surge underscores a new era for Bollywood’s overseas market.
John Wayne's Forgotten Western Sequel Is on Borrowed Time on Netflix
Netflix will remove John Wayne’s 1975 Western sequel Rooster Cogburn on May 1, 2026, ending a brief streaming window for the 108‑minute film. The sequel, which paired Wayne with Katharine Hepburn, earned $17 million against a $10 million budget and holds a 50 % Rotten Tomatoes rating, far...
Hulu's 7-Part Sci-Fi Series Is Quietly One of Its Best Franchise's To Binge
All seven Predator movies are now available to binge on Hulu, giving subscribers a complete view of the franchise’s evolution from the 1987 original to recent entries. The series, which began as an action‑horror film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, has expanded...
Netflix's Quietly Brilliant 6-Part Psychological Thriller Is One of Its Best Series
Netflix’s six‑part limited series "Eric" pairs Benedict Cumberbatch’s unsettling performance as a narcissistic puppeteer with a seven‑foot puppet to investigate his son’s disappearance. Set in 1970s New York, the thriller intertwines police procedural bias, racial tension, and surreal fantasy elements....
Leon Marchand Stars in Docuseries “Beyond Gold” Directed by His Father, Xavier Marchand
French swimming sensation Leon Marchand is the centerpiece of the three‑part docuseries "Beyond Gold," which debuted at the Series Mania Festival in Lille. The series chronicles the year after his historic four‑gold haul at the Paris 2024 Olympics, covering his...
‘A Great Awakening’ Hits With Faith-Based Audiences & History Buffs – Specialty Box Office
Roadside Attractions’ specialty release *A Great Awakening* opened at No. 6 domestically, earning $2.1 million across 1,289 screens. The film, a historical drama about George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin, secured an A+ CinemaScore, signaling strong audience approval. Exit polls showed a predominance...
Netflix Is Saving Kids From One of the Worst Kids Movies Ever Made
Netflix will pull the critically‑panned *The Emoji Movie* from its catalog on May 1, ending a nine‑year streaming run. The 2017 film earned roughly $215 million worldwide against a $50 million budget but holds a 6% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Meanwhile, the upcoming *Super Mario Galaxy Movie*...
Tyler Perry’s Popular Show Spin-Off & More Among Paramount+ Releases This Week
Paramount+ is rolling out a robust slate this week, highlighted by the Tyler Perry spin‑off Zatima, which will stream Seasons 2 and 4 alongside the full run of Ruthless (Seasons 1‑5) and the debut of Divorced Sistas. A new 44‑minute...
Robert Pattinson's 2018 Western Comedy Is Maybe The Batman Actor's Most Underrated Movie
Robert Pattinson headlines the 2018 indie western dark comedy Damsel, playing optimistic pioneer Samuel Alabaster on a quirky frontier quest. The film, written and directed by brothers David and Nathan Zellner, mixes melancholy with absurdist humor, drawing comparisons to Coen...