Cold War Space Race Gets a Twist in First Trailer for Apple TV’s Star City
Apple TV+ unveiled the first trailer for "Star City," an eight‑part alt‑history drama set in the same universe as "For All Mankind." The series flips the Cold War space race, depicting a Soviet Union that lands on the Moon before the United States. Rather than centering solely on astronauts, the show follows cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers navigating secrecy and political intrigue. The series, created by Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert and Ronald D. Moore, premieres on May 29, 2026.
Some Music Biopics Are Embraced By The Academy While Others Aren’t – What Does This Mean For “Michael?”
Musical biopics such as Bohemian Rhapsody and Elvis have shown that massive box‑office success can translate into Oscar recognition, even when critics are lukewarm. However, other high‑grossing titles like Straight Outta Compton, Rocketman, and Bob Marley: One Love received few...
Red Rocks to Take Part in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight - Cannes 2026 – Directors’ Fortnight
French auteur Bruno Dumont’s 12th fiction feature, *Red Rocks*, has been selected for a Special Screening in the Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes 2026. The film, his fourth Fortnight entry, follows two child gangs playing on the red cliffs of the...
Annecy Solidifies Its Reign: The €54 Million Global Hub for Animation Opens Its Doors
France’s Annecy will officially open the Cité internationale du cinéma d’animation on June 19, just before the annual Annecy International Animation Festival. The €54 million (≈ $59 million) complex, located beside the festival’s venues, offers production studios, post‑production labs, and a dedicated training academy....
Hitting the Subsidy Ceiling: Why the Brussels Short Film Festival Is Turning Down Growth
The 29th Brussels Short Film Festival (April 22‑May 2) is forced to curb its expansion after hitting the European Union’s subsidy ceiling. Despite record attendance and a surge in submissions, the festival can no longer secure additional public funding. Organizers announced a...
"Sober and Efficient": France Télévisions Tones Down the Glitz for Cannes 2026
France Télévisions is scaling back its Cannes Film Festival coverage for the 2026 edition, opting for a "sober and efficient" approach. The broadcaster will allocate roughly €30 million (about $32 million) to a streamlined multi‑platform rollout, cutting on‑site staff by 20% and...
Surviving the Storm: How French Historical Drama Enchaînés Beat the Odds
French broadcaster France 2 will launch the historical drama Enchaînés on May 6, 2024. The six‑hour series follows a young enslaved person on Bourbon Island (now Réunion) in 1806, exploring the brutal realities of French colonial slavery. Production overcame tight budgets and...
Maggie Gyllenhaal Named Jury President for the 2026 Venice Film Festival
American actress and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal has been appointed president of the international competition jury for the 83rd Venice Film Festival, which will take place from September 2 to 12, 2026. The prestigious event, one of cinema's oldest, will rely...
Meet "Vos BFF Du Ciné": The Grassroots Movement Bringing Gen Z Back to French Cinemas
"Vos BFF du ciné" is a grassroots club that gathers Gen Z movie lovers every Tuesday night at UGC Ciné Cité Les Halles in Paris. By leveraging Instagram reels, TikTok challenges and word‑of‑mouth, the group has grown to over 300 participants per session....
The Great Aggregation: Apple TV+ Touches Down on Prime Video in France
Apple’s streaming service Apple TV+ has been added to the French Amazon Prime Video catalog as of April 21. French Prime Video subscribers can now subscribe to Apple TV+ directly through Amazon for €9 per month, roughly $10. The move...
Bruno Dumont’s “Red Rocks” Added To The Directors’ Fortnight Section At The 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Bruno Dumont’s latest film, “Red Rocks,” has been selected for the Directors’ Fortnight section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, running May 12‑23, 2026. The French auteur, who debuted in the Fortnight in 1997, continues his evolution toward a stripped‑down,...
Filming Has Wrapped on Urania in Rome - Production / Funding - Italy
Pier Lorenzo Pisano’s debut feature _Urania_ has finished filming in Rome, produced by Fandango and Eolo Film under veteran producer Domenico Procacci. The sci‑fi‑infused drama follows sixteen‑year‑old Bianca, played by newcomer Gala Martinucci, as she copes with her father’s death...
First Trailer and Posters for Aussie Horror LEVITICUS
Australian horror film "Leviticus" unveiled its first trailer and posters, showcasing director Adrian Chiarella’s supernatural thriller. The movie follows two teenage lovers haunted by an entity that assumes the form of their deepest desires, starring Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, and...
What A Producer Does: The Part No One Explained To Me
Film and TV producer Dorez Douglas explains that a producer’s job is far more than raising money or hiring talent – it is the function that keeps a project from falling apart. He describes how creative producers use industry connections,...
Julianne Moore Garlanded by Women in Motion by Amber Wilkinson - 2026-04-23 11:03:10+00:00
Oscar‑winner Julianne Moore will receive the 2026 Women in Motion Award during the Cannes Film Festival, recognizing her four‑decade career and commitment to expanding roles for women on screen. The ceremony also honors Italian director Margherita Spampinato with the Emerging Talent...
Fantastic 7 Embraces Bold Visions at Its Eighth Edition - Cannes 2026 – Marché Du Film
The Fantastic 7 genre showcase returns to Cannes for its eighth edition, co‑organized by Sitges and the Marché du Film. The program will convene on 17 May, where seven internationally selected projects pitch to financiers, sales agents and distributors. Veteran director Takashi...
First Trailer and Poster for DC Horror CLAYFACE
DC Studios is expanding beyond its superhero catalog with its inaugural horror film, Clayface. Directed by James Watkins and scripted by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, the movie follows Tom Rhys Harries as a scarred actor who becomes the vengeful...
EXCLUSIVE: Vicky Krieps Starring in Emma Doucet by Élise Girard - Production / Funding - France/Germany/Belgium
Luxembourgish star Vicky Krieps headlines *Emma Doucet*, director Élise Girard’s fourth feature, which began shooting on 14 April across Paris, Normandy and Bavaria. The film is a French‑German‑Belgian co‑production backed by 10:15! Productions, Arte France Cinéma, Lupa Films and Stenola Productions, with pre‑sales to Arte, Be tv, Proximus and BR....
Mother Mary Review
David Lowery’s latest film, Mother Mary, is a psychological two‑hander that follows troubled pop star Anne Hathaway’s character as she seeks a comeback with the help of fashion designer Sam Anselm, played by Michaela Coel. The movie blends mood‑driven storytelling...
The Last Spy (2025)
The Last Spy, directed by Katharina Otto‑Bernstein, is a 2025 documentary that follows the extraordinary life of Peter Sichel, the CIA’s first post‑war Berlin station chief dubbed the “Jewish James Bond.” Drawing on extensive archival footage and in‑depth interviews, the film...
CinemaCon’s Quiet Wars: Fewer Movies, Bigger Screens — and TikTok in Charge
CinemaCon highlighted a post‑pandemic theater landscape defined by fewer releases, larger premium formats, and TikTok‑driven demand. Ticket sales remain about 20% below pre‑COVID levels, but studios are betting on blockbuster franchises and extended theatrical windows to revive revenues. New technologies...
Heat - Amber Wilkinson - 20306
Swiss director Jacqueline Zünd’s new documentary *Heat* captures the sweltering reality of the Persian Gulf, where temperatures regularly top 50 °C and force residents to live nocturnally. The film juxtaposes opulent, air‑conditioned malls frequented by the wealthy with the grueling outdoor...
‘Zootopia 2’ Sets the Floor. ‘Avatar,’ ‘Hoppers,’ and ‘Star Wars’ Set the Ceiling'
Zootopia 2 generated 32 million global views in its first week and 28.6 million U.S. streaming hours, matching the performance of recent animated sequels like Moana 2 and Inside Out 2. Disney’s next slate—Avatar Fire & Ash, the original animated Hoppers, and Star Wars The Mandalorian & Grogu—shows divergent audience intent signals. Avatar leads...
Can a Puppet Win Best Supporting Actor?
James Ortiz, the puppeteer behind Rocky in "Project Hail Mary," has been ruled eligible for the Academy Award and SAG Award in the Best Supporting Actor category. The film’s hybrid approach, favoring practical puppetry over pure CGI, resonated with audiences...
From YouTube to the Big Screen: Influencers Are Directing Big Movies Now
Influencers are breaking into Hollywood as directors, with YouTube veterans like RackaRacka, Kane Pixels and Curry Barker moving from viral content to feature films. Markiplier’s self‑funded horror adaptation "Iron Lung" was made on a $3 million budget and pulled $36 million worldwide,...
EXCLUSIVE: DISNEY PUSHES “PRADA 2” WITH INFLUENCERS BEFORE AWFUL REVIEWS COME OUT
Disney staged a high‑profile, tent‑covered premiere of *The Devil Wears Prada 2* at Lincoln Center, livestreaming arrivals on Disney+. The studio deliberately kept critics out, substituting them with a cadre of fashion and lifestyle influencers who flooded social feeds with glowing...
The Gulf Buys Big Into Paramount. What It Wants in Return
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE’s sovereign wealth funds are committing roughly $24 billion to Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, pushing the combined foreign stake in the merged entity to about 21.6 percent—near the FCC’s 25 percent cap. The deal would place two...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Over Your Dead Body” Director Jorma Taccone
Jorma Taccone’s new action‑comedy‑thriller “Over Your Dead Body” debuted at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, drawing praise for its performances, stunt work, and dark humor. The movie is an English‑language remake of the 2021 film “The Trip,”...
$25,000 Documentary Film Grant For Emerging Filmmakers of Color (Deadline: May 4, 2026)
A $25,000 grant is available for emerging filmmakers of color creating their first or second feature-length documentary. The award targets projects that spotlight community stories and address pressing social issues. Applications close on May 4, 2026, and the funding aims...
Beautiful Mediocrity: Mulholland Falls at 30
*Mulholland Falls* turned 30 this year, a 1996 neo‑noir that assembled a high‑profile cast and veteran cinematographer Haskell Wexler but slipped into obscurity after a muted box‑office debut. Directed by Lee Tamahori, fresh from New Zealand success, and scripted by National...
Review: Bunnylovr
"Bunnylovr," the debut feature from writer‑director‑actor Katarina Zhu, follows Rebecca, a twenty‑something navigating gig‑economy side hustles such as personal assisting, selling foot pictures, and online chatting, culminating in a bizarre client‑gift of a bunny. The film paints a bleak portrait...
Coyote Vs. ACME Trailer Runs Off Precipice, Hovers, Drops
Warner Bros. quietly shelved the fully produced live‑action/animated comedy *Coyote vs. ACME* in 2023, citing a tax‑write‑off strategy. The decision sparked anger among the film’s cast, crew, and a vocal fan base eager for a Wile E. Coyote‑themed feature. After a year...
Thelma & Louise Take Centre Stage on Cannes 2026 Official Poster
The Cannes Film Festival unveiled its official poster for the 79th edition, featuring a black‑and‑white still of Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon from *Thelma & Louise*. The image marks the 35th anniversary of the film’s Cannes debut and uses the iconic...
‘Top Gun’ 40th Anniversary: Original Film and ‘Maverick’ Return to Cinemas for One-Week Event
Paramount Pictures is staging a one‑week theatrical event starting May 13 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun.” The original film will debut in immersive formats such as IMAX and premium large‑screen experiences, paired with a back‑to‑back...
‘Hit Point’ First Look: U Reveals Images for New Crime Thriller Starring Nick Blood & Saffron Hocking
U has unveiled first‑look images for its new six‑part police thriller “Hit Point,” starring Nick Blood and BAFTA‑nominated Saffron Hocking. The series follows detectives Leo and Bella as they plunge into West London’s criminal underworld, blending high‑stakes action, romance and...
James Gray’s New Film “Paper Tiger” To Be Added In Competition At The 2026 Cannes Film Festival
James Gray’s crime thriller “Paper Tiger,” starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller, has been added to the Palme d’Or competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film will premiere in competition and Neon has secured North American...
Evil Dead Continues to Be neither Evil nor Dead
The Evil Dead franchise, long celebrated for its campy horror aesthetic, continues to expand beyond its original film series into TV, video games, and even a brief stage musical. While the movies are not critically acclaimed, they maintain a dedicated fan...
Memories of the Yellow River (2023) by Shang Ji Short Film Review
"Memories of the Yellow River" debuted at the 2023 Beijing International Short Film Festival and later became the first Chinese magical‑realist short ever selected for the 46th Moscow International Film Festival in March 2024. The film earned the Jury Special...
Heartstopper Forever Sets July Release Date as Netflix Unveils First BTS Image
Netflix announced that the Heartstopper series will conclude with the feature‑length film *Heartstopper Forever* on July 17, 2026. The reveal, timed with the show’s fourth anniversary, included the first behind‑the‑scenes image and a retrospective video. The movie will follow Nick and Charlie as...
From Cannes Winners to Cult Classics, MUBI Unveils Packed May Line-Up
MUBI announced its May streaming slate, blending recent Cannes award winners, curated collections, and classic titles. The lineup spotlights Diego Céspedes’s Cannes‑winning debut “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo,” Oliver Laxe’s Jury Prize film “Sirât,” and the concert documentary “Mitski:...
First Teaser and Poster for Supernatural Thriller THE REMEDY
Alex Kahuam’s new supernatural thriller The Remedy, written by Daniel Kuhlman, debuted its first teaser and poster ahead of a world premiere at SXSW London on June 3. The film stars Timothy Granaderos as Jason, a son caring for his ailing...
The Eight Best Episodes of Netflix’s “Untold” Series, Ranked
Netflix’s Untold documentary franchise, launched in 2021, has become a go‑to source for unconventional sports stories. A new ranking highlights eight standout episodes, from the gambling‑focused “Operation Flagrant Foul” to the mental‑health portrait in “Breaking Point.” The list praises films...
HBO Original Film "Miss You, Love You," Starring Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells, Debuts May 29
HBO will debut the original film "Miss You, Love You" on May 29, 2026, starring Academy Award winner Allison Janney and Tony‑nominated Andrew Rannells. The darkly comic drama follows a grieving widow forced to plan her husband’s funeral with her...
New Trailer and Poster for Sci-Fi Thriller AFFECTION, Starring Jessica Rothe
The trailer and poster for the sci‑fi thriller *Affection* have been released, showcasing Jessica Rothe as Ellie Carter, a woman battling amnesia and violent seizures. The film marks the feature‑directorial debut of writer‑director BT Meza and pairs Rothe with co‑stars Joseph Cross...
Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr Are IDIOTS - First Trailer and Poster
Macon Blair’s comedy *Idiots* drops its first trailer and poster, announcing a UK/ROI theatrical release on 18 August 2026. The film follows two inept escorts, played by Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr., tasked with delivering a wealthy teen to rehab, a premise...
Primavera (2025)
Primavera, directed by opera‑theater veteran Damiano Michieletto, adapts Tiziano Scarpa’s novel “Stabat Mater” into a visually striking Italian costume drama. Set in 18th‑century Venice, it follows orphaned teen Cecilia as she becomes a pupil of composer Antonio Vivaldi, intertwining her...
Films to Die For Review – Love Letter to Cinema Under the Guise of a Documentary
Films to Die For, directed by Lúcia Nagib, is a documentary that explores the late‑2000s panic over the “death of cinema” in Hollywood and the indie world. The film features interviews with Wim Wenders, Paulo Branco, Walter Salles and theorist Laura Mulvey, offering...
How EntertainLens Is Covering the New Wave of Chinese IP Going Global
Over the past eighteen months Chinese intellectual property—web‑novel adaptations, micro‑drama formats, and animated franchises—has moved from a niche trade topic to headline‑making acquisitions by Amazon, Netflix and others. EntertainLens, a Los‑Angeles‑based media platform, was created to fill the reporting gap,...
IFFLA Industry Days 2026 to Spotlight South Asian Talent and Strengthen Global Industry Connections
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) returns for its 2026 Industry Days, a two‑day program on April 24‑25 that links South Asian filmmakers with Hollywood studios, independent platforms, and financiers. The event features panels on hybrid distribution, animation,...
CinemaCon: Amazon MGM Promises More Prime Deliveries
At CinemaCon, Amazon MGM Studios used the stage to cement its claim as a major theatrical distributor, riding the momentum of "Project Hail Mary," which is poised to exceed $300 million domestically and $600 million worldwide. The studio highlighted its upcoming slate,...