Today's Movies Pulse
Paramount cleared to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating new streaming heavyweight
The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount Global's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the deal will not substantially lessen competition in the media sector. While federal regulators see the combined company as a robust streaming alternative, state authorities in California, New York and others are gearing up for separate antitrust challenges.
How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run — Then Landed on HBO
Animator Julian Glander produced the feature-length indie animation "Boys Go to Jupiter" on a shoestring $30,000 budget, leveraging Blender and a small team. The film debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival, then toured over 50 festivals, earning screening fees and prizes that helped recoup costs. A strategic theatrical rollout with Cartuna and positive critical response secured a distribution deal, landing the movie on HBO Max. The case illustrates how open‑source tools and festival momentum can propel micro‑budget animation into mainstream platforms.
Hulu's Near-Perfect 6-Part Sci-Fi Series Is One of the Best Anthology Shows on Any Streaming Platform
Hulu has launched a six‑episode sci‑fi anthology that reimagines five iconic universes—The Matrix, Mad Max, Blade Runner, Dune and Star Wars—into a cohesive series praised for its storytelling and production quality. Critics describe it as near‑perfect, highlighting tight narratives, high‑end...
Paramount Pursues $110 B Warner Bros. Discovery Deal as California AG Threatens Antitrust Action
Paramount Pictures has announced a pending $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, the largest media merger of the year. California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned the state will aggressively challenge the deal, citing red‑flag concerns over competition, newsroom consolidation and...
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Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's “The Drama”, Julio Torres Explaining Colors, and a Madonna Reissue Top This Week's Must List
Entertainment Weekly’s Must List spotlights five diverse releases for the week of April 3. A24’s new dark comedy *The Drama* pairs Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a couple whose wedding unravels after a shocking confession. Comedian Julio Torres debuts the HBO Max...
Noir City Hollywood Launches with Music-Driven Film Festival
Noir City Hollywood starts tonight at the Egyptian. Here is the detailed preview I did with @EddieMuller and Alan K. Rode about the entire festival for @Variety, in case you missed it. The theme of music figuring in a prominent...
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Could Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg's Underrated CGI Masterpiece Finally Get a Sequel? [Exclusive]
The 2011 adventure film The Adventures of Tintin, directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Peter Jackson, remains a critically praised but commercially modest CGI blockbuster. Over a decade later, Andy Serkis revealed that Jackson still harbors enthusiasm for a...
Netflix Just Unlocked Sony Pictures Movies for Ad-Tier Subscribers Early
Netflix has removed the lock on Sony Pictures titles for its Standard with Ads plan, granting ad‑tier subscribers access to both legacy catalog movies and fresh Pay‑1 window releases. The change arrives years earlier than the 2027 deadline originally set...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Blue Trail” Filmmaker Gabriel Mascaro
"The Blue Trail," a dystopian drama directed by Gabriel Mascaro, follows 77‑year‑old Tereza as she rebels against a government mandate to relocate the elderly, embarking on a perilous Amazon trek. The film premiered in competition at the 75th Berlin International...
Full Trailer for Indie Crime Thriller 'Dirty Hands' With Patrick Muldoon
Saban Films released the official trailer for the indie crime thriller "Dirty Hands," directed by actor‑filmmaker Kevin Interdonato. The story follows Chicago brothers Richie and Danny Denton, played by Patrick Muldoon and Interdonato, as they navigate a deadly gang conflict...
Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi Epic Gets an Official New Spin-Off
Steven Spielberg returns to the theatrical arena with the sci‑fi epic "Disclosure Day," scheduled for a June 12, 2026 release. The film features a star‑studded cast including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, and Colin Firth, and is penned by Jurassic Park writer David Koepp. Universal Pictures is...
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Andy Serkis Addresses Returning as Alfred in 'The Batman Part 2’ [Exclusive]
Andy Serkis confirmed he will reprise his role as Alfred in "The Batman Part II," slated for an October 2027 release. Speaking with Collider, Serkis said scheduling will work despite his commitments to other projects. He praised Matt Reeves' screenplay as...
Warner Bros.’ Ex-Movie Chief Is Betting on TV Development In a Tough Market
Former Warner Bros. head Toby Emmerich has launched Fireside, a production banner that will now focus on television development backed by Len Blavatnik’s Access Entertainment. After a five‑year first‑look film deal with Warner Bros., Emmerich sees a gap as studios scale...
Easter 2026 Poised to Break Post‑Covid Box‑office Record
With #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie #TheDrama powerful debuts & #ProjectHailMary & #HOPPERS holding strong, Easter long holiday 2026 shall be the biggest at US #BoxOffice Post-Covid & could even challenge #Easter 2016, when #BatmanvSuperman came out, as the BIGGEST of ALL TIME, depending...
Netflix Reveal First Look At ‘Kennedy’ Starring Michael Fassbender
Netflix unveiled the first look at its upcoming eight‑episode series "Kennedy," starring Michael Fassbender as Joe Kennedy Sr. The drama adapts the 2020 biography "JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917‑1956" and follows the Kennedy family from the...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Sets $34.5M Opening Day Record
Illumination, Nintendo and Universal have launched The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to a $34‑$34.5 million opening‑day haul, the highest for any film in 2026 and the biggest April Wednesday debut ever. The strong start underscores the franchise’s box‑office muscle despite mixed...
Easter 2027 Promises Double Jesus Resurrection at Box Office
Just fitting that it’s been revealed on #GoodFriday that we will have a #Jesus double bill at US #BoxOffice, very likely, on #Easter 2027. Series #TheChosen Season 6 will hit #PrimeVideo from NOV 15 till DEC 6. But its Finale will...
Disney+ Greenlights Animorphs Series with Coogler’s Proximity
‘Animorphs’ TV Series in Development at Disney+, Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media to Produce (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/cxKS8d6H8x via @variety
Oscar Winners Victory Lap: Autumn Durald Arkapaw & Joachim Trier
In this episode of The Business, Kim Masters and Matt Bellany discuss the post‑Oscars landscape, highlighting recent winners Joachim Trier and Autumn Durald‑Arkapaw. Trier explains how his reputation now lets him cast stars like Al Fanning without a script, while Durald‑Arkapaw,...
Holiday Box Office May Be Too Crowded for Three Blockbusters
Is there enough room on the December holiday box office corridor to support #AvengersDoomsday, #DunePart3 and #Jumanji3? Early tracking reveals some surprising dynamics at play. https://t.co/qP2egtR6qU
Crypto Thriller Meets Wacky Comedy in POSITIONS Trailer
Crypto Thriller + Wacky Modern Comedy '$POSITIONS' Official Trailer https://t.co/ygVwEFEBXR #Positions #crypto #MichaelKunicki #VinnyKress #SXSW2025 https://t.co/Q6zyY9SNYF
Classic Corner: The Falcon and the Snowman
John Schlesinger’s 1985 film *The Falcon and the Snowman* dramatizes the real‑life espionage case of Christopher Boyce and Daulton Lee, two privileged California youths who sold U.S. secrets to the Soviet Union for modest pay. The movie, scripted by Steven...
Ryan Coogler Is Helping Disney+ Develop a New Animorphs TV Show
Disney+ has entered early development on a new live‑action *Animorphs* series, tapping Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media and veteran writer‑producer Bayan Wolcott. The project is being shepherded by Scholastic, the original book‑series owner, and aims to modernize the 1996‑2001 YA saga about...
Supergirl Returns as Unstoppable Force, Hits Theaters June 26
A complete force to be reckoned with. #Supergirl - only in theaters June 26. https://t.co/N14OVMwRAx
Skyscraper Action Thriller ‘Straight Shot’ Trailer Drops
Skyscraper Action Movie 'Straight Shot' Trailer with Tyrese & Lundgren https://t.co/0fazEZb68X #StraightShot #TyreseGibson #DolphLundgren #DavidARWhite #actionmovie https://t.co/tws4p4euYZ
Five International Movies to Stream Now
Hulu’s latest additions include “Bad Girl,” a bold South Indian coming‑of‑age drama, and the documentary “Grasshopper Republic,” which explores Uganda’s lucrative insect‑harvesting industry. “Bad Girl” follows Ramya, a rebellious teen defying caste, religious, and gender expectations in 1990s‑2000s Chennai, while...
Drama Vs. Super Mario: Unmatched Quality Gap
THE DRAMA and THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY BROTHERS MOVIE: Quite possibly the widest chasm in quality of two movies ever covered on @TheBigPic. https://t.co/QbILwsfUUh
Trailer Talk: February 2026
The iconic parody franchise “Scary Movie” is back after a 13‑year hiatus, reuniting the Wayans brothers for their first collaboration since 2001. The new film targets recent horror hits such as “Halloween”, “Final Destination: Bloodlines”, “Ma”, “Sinners”, “The Substance” and “Scream 5”. At...
The Drama Pulls $1.7M, Targets $15M Debut
Impressive $1.7M THU night for #TheDrama as this looks to hit $15M+ for its debut https://t.co/k3iAPNSCNB
The East Village Was ‘No Picnic’ in the 1980s: A 4K-Restored Cult Movie From the Founder of Two Boots Pizza...
Phil Hartman's 1985 cult neo‑noir *No Picnic* has been fully restored in 4K and will screen at New York’s Film Forum from April 17‑23. The film, a snapshot of the East Village’s pre‑gentrification underground scene, originally premiered at Sundance in 1987...
Anatomy of a Fall’s Justine Triet Adds To Cast For New Film
Acclaimed French director Justine Triet is set to helm her first English‑language feature, the psychological thriller Fonda, adding a high‑profile cast that includes Odessa A’zion, Ewan Mitchell, Cherry Jones, Benedict Wong and Allison Janney alongside Mia Goth and Andrew Scott....
Strong $1.7M Launch and 82% RT Score Boosted by Holiday
Very strong $1.7M pre-show launch for #TheDrama. Good Friday holiday makes THU night like a FRI night for many people. Reviews have been good overall and RT aud score is solid 82%. https://t.co/QCLfygj16i
Rodeo FX Consolidates Paris Operations, Moves Mikros Animation Into Unified Studio
Rodeo FX has merged its Paris VFX, advertising, experiential, and Mikros Animation divisions into a single 40,000‑square‑foot studio in the city’s 10th arrondissement. The consolidation follows the company’s acquisition of Mikros and aims to centralize production, improve pipeline efficiency, and...
The Hunt For Gollum Movie Officially Recasting One Major Lord Of The Rings Character
Andy Serkis’ upcoming film *The Hunt for Gollum* will explore a new chapter between *The Hobbit* and the original *Lord of the Rings* trilogy, but the production has confirmed that Viggo Mortensen will not reprise Aragorn. The director announced the role...
Provocative Indie 'Blue Film' Trailer with Kieron Moore & Reed Birney
Obscured Releasing has dropped the trailer for "Blue Film," an indie LGBTQ drama by Elliot Tuttle that follows a fetish camboy who discovers a disturbing link to his past during a $50,000 client encounter. The film, starring Kieron Moore and...
Trailer Premiere: Francesco Sossai’s The Last One for the Road
Filmmaker Francesco Sossai has premiered the trailer for his second feature, *The Last One for the Road*, a darkly comic road movie about two alcoholic petty criminals and an architecture student in the Veneto countryside. The film debuted in Cannes’...
‘They Are Regretting that Decision Today’: Mukesh Chhabra Reveals 3 Major Stars Rejected Akshaye Khanna’s Role in Dhurandhar
The sequel *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* opened on March 19, 2026, starring Ranveer Singh and featuring Akshaye Khanna as the antagonist Rehmaan Dakait. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra disclosed that two to three major Bollywood and South Indian stars turned down the role before Khanna...
Why Nintendo Fans Shouldn't Expect A Super Smash Bros. Movie After Super Mario Galaxy
Nintendo’s latest animated sequel, *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*, adds cameos from Star Fox, Pikmin and R.O.B., sparking speculation about a future Super Smash Bros. film. However, Shigeru Miyamoto told Polygon that a full‑scale Nintendo character crossover is not planned. The post‑credits scene introduces Princess Daisy, but Miyamoto...
Ready or Not 2 Here I Come Movie Review: A Sequel Running in Circles
The horror‑comedy sequel *Ready or Not 2: Here I Come* received a scathing one‑star review, citing a lack of novelty, a diminished cast, and a weak script. While the 2019 original earned roughly $30 million worldwide and was praised for its clever...
Stranded, Power Shifts, and Dark Humor Collide in Send Help
Sam Raimi returns with *Send Help*, a darkly comedic survival thriller that pits two office rivals on a deserted island. Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien deliver tense, humor‑laden performances that explore shifting power dynamics. The film blends Raimi’s kinetic style...
Beauty Water (2020) by Cho Kyung-Hun Film Review
South Korean animated feature "Beauty Water" (2020) follows Yaeji, an overweight make‑up artist tormented by bullying and social‑media ridicule, who discovers a miracle lotion that reshapes her body to match her ideal self. As she undergoes a series of grotesque...
Netflix To End April With Wonder Man Lead’s Exciting Action Thriller Series
Netflix will debut the original series "Man on Fire" on April 30, 2026, starring Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II as former Special Forces operative John Creasy. The eight‑part thriller adapts Philip Nicholson’s 1980 novel and shifts the setting to Rio de Janeiro,...
NFL Media Rights Threaten the Film and TV Industry
. @MattBelloni writes about the NFL media rights negotiations from a Hollywood perspective. "One of the biggest threats to the film and TV industry maybe isn’t A.I. or YouTube or whatever studio Larry Ellison is consolidating today. It’s football." https://t.co/d0FHLVav0X
James McTeigue On V For Vendetta’s 20th Anniversary
Director James McTeigue marked the 20th anniversary of his 2005 adaptation V for Vendetta, a film that grossed $134.7 million against a $50‑54 million budget. The movie’s anti‑authoritarian narrative, rooted in the graphic novel’s Thatcher‑era origins, resonated during the Bush administration and...
Patrick Wilson’s Latest Horror Movie Is Coming To Prime Video Soon
The Conjuring: Last Rites, the fourth installment of the Conjuring franchise starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, will begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video on April 21, 2026. The film, released in September 2025, grossed nearly $500 million worldwide against a $55 million production...
Kamal Haasan Questioned Geraftaar Director After Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth Joined the Film: ‘What Am I Doing?’
Director Prayag Raaj recounted the casting dynamics of his 1985 action drama Geraftaar, which featured Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. Amitabh initially agreed only to a guest appearance but extended to a 10‑day shoot, prompting Rajinikanth to join, while Kamal...
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Movie Reportedly Performs Well In Test Screenings
Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil live‑action film has completed early test screenings that insiders say were well‑received. Industry leaker Dusk Golem and veteran Daniel Richtman reported positive audience reactions, suggesting the project may finally deliver a competent adaptation. The movie, slated...
Arjun Rampal Starrer Billionaire Sparks Speculation: Is He Playing Vijay Mallya or Lalit Modi in Hansal Mehta’s Next?
Acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta is set to launch an OTT series titled Billionaire, starring Arjun Rampal, on Amazon MX Player. The drama follows a powerful business tycoon, prompting speculation that Rampal’s role mirrors real‑life figures such as Vijay Mallya or...
Hell’s Paradise Season 2 (2026) by Kaori Makita Anime Review
Hell’s Paradise Season 2 premiered on TV Tokyo from January 11 to March 29, 2026, produced by MAPPA and Twin Engine. The 12‑episode run adapts the Lord Tensen and Horai arcs, covering manga volumes 6‑9. Critics praised the series for richer character development, especially for Gabimaru and Shion,...
Lights Out Sequel In The Works
New Line Cinema and Atomic Monster have officially launched development on a sequel to the 2016 horror hit Lights Out. Warner Bros. tapped rising screenwriter Connor Osborn McIntyre, known for the thriller Animals, to pen the script. Original producer Lawrence...
New Trailer and Poster for OVER YOUR DEAD BODY, Starring Samara Weaving
A new trailer and poster have been released for "Over Your Dead Body," a dark comedy‑thriller starring Samara Weaving and Jason Segel. Directed by Jorma Taccone and based on the 2021 Norwegian film "The Trip," the movie follows a dysfunctional married couple...