Every ‘Extraction’ Movie and Spin-Off Coming Soon to Netflix
Netflix is turning the high‑viewership Extraction franchise into a multi‑year franchise, with Extraction 3 slated to begin filming in June 2026 and likely debuting in 2027. The streaming giant is also launching an eight‑episode Mercenary series starring Omar Sy and a South Korean spin‑off film, Tygo, featuring Don Lee and BLACKPINK’s Lisa. Both original films logged roughly 270 million hours watched in their first 91 days, prompting AGBO’s $400 million stake deal with Nexon and talks of a video‑game adaptation.
The Secret Agent (2025)
Kleber Mendonça Filho’s 2025 film *The Secret Agent* immerses viewers in a hyper‑stylized 1977 Recife, juxtaposing vivid 1970s nostalgia with the brutal reality of Brazil’s military dictatorship. The opening sequence’s sonic‑photo montage sets a surreal, carnival‑charged tone that persists through...
Pass and Goal (2025) by Jil Wong Pak-Kei Film Review
Jil Wong Pak‑kei’s 2025 film Pass and Goal reimagines the classic underdog sports story by weaving contemporary Hong Kong issues such as housing scarcity, immigrant labor, and disability inclusion into a light‑hearted football narrative. Former financial advisor Hay Man, played by...
The Most Misunderstood Job in the Movie Biz
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded its inaugural Oscar for casting to Cassandra Kulukindis for the political thriller *One Battle After Another*. The new category crowns five nominees, including *Hamnet*, *The Secret Agent*, *Sinners* and *Marty Supreme*,...
10 Highest-Grossing Sports Movies of All Time: A New Champion
The 2025 film F1, starring Brad Pitt, has claimed the top spot as the highest‑grossing sports movie of all time, pushing the genre’s box‑office ceiling higher than ever. The list’s other entries range from Hollywood classics like Rocky IV and the Cars...
100 Meters (2025) Anime Review by Kenji Iwaisawa
Kenji Iwaisawa’s "100 Meters" adapts Uoto’s manga into a sports anime that debuted eighth in Japan’s opening‑week box office and quickly rose into Netflix’s global top‑6 non‑English titles. The film has earned multiple nominations, including an Award of Excellence at...
Undertone, 2026’s Scariest Movie So Far, Conjures Filmmaker Ian Tuason’s Real-Life Demons
“Undertone,” the latest A24 horror effort directed by Ian Tuason, blends found‑footage storytelling with a 3D audio landscape. Made on a $500,000 budget, the film earned $9 million after strong preview numbers and festival buzz at Fantasia and Sundance. Tuason’s VR...
Strange Things Will Happen (2026) by Aayushi A. Shah Short Film Review
Award‑winning filmmaker Aayushi A. Shah’s short “Strange Things Will Happen” follows Hannah, a solitary immigrant grappling with anxiety. The film uses tight close‑ups, blue‑tinted visuals and a minimalist score to mirror her mental turbulence, while Tyler St. Clair’s performance anchors...
Review: A River’s Gaze - Vilnius 2026
Andreea Cristina Borțun’s debut feature *A River’s Gaze* premiered in the SMART7 competition at the Kino Pavasaris Film Festival, presenting a bleak portrait of a single mother and her teenage son living among impoverished Roma communities along the Danube. The...
“WISHFUL THINKING”
"Wishful Thinking" is a romantic dramedy where a couple’s emotions literally alter their environment, sparked by a self‑help seminar. Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke lead as Charlie, a musician, and Julie, a game developer, navigating love, ambition, and supernatural consequences....
SXSW 2026: GRIND & DRAG
SXSW 2026 showcased two genre‑bending indie films, *Grind* and *Drag*, that fuse horror, comedy, and social satire. *Grind* is an anthology of four gig‑economy‑themed vignettes directed by Ed Dougherty, Brea Grant and Chelsea Stardust, lampooning precarious work conditions with grotesque...
No Ordinary Heist (2026)
No Ordinary Heist, a 2026 UK thriller directed by Colin McIvor, dramatizes the largest bank robbery in British history, where a gang forces Northern Bank employees to commit the theft through “tiger‑kidnapping.” The film follows boss Richard and employee Barry...
Trailer Watch: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ ‘Dune: Part Three,’ Disclosure Day,’ ‘Wild Horse Nine’
Studios rolled out first trailers for four major 2026 releases, including Sony's Spider‑Man: Brand New Day (July 31) and Warner Bros.' Dune: Part Three (December 18). Universal unveiled a teaser for Steven Spielberg’s sci‑fi return, Disclosure Day (June 12), while Searchlight previewed Martin McDonagh’s...
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‘Anima’ Review: Sydney Chandler and Takehiro Hira Ground Brian Tetsuro Ivie’s Low-Fi Sci-Fi Road Movie [B+] SXSW
Brian Tetsuro Ivie’s low‑fi sci‑fi road movie Anima premiered at SXSW, earning a B+ rating. The film follows Beck (Sydney Chandler), a recently laid‑off worker, who escorts wealthy button mogul Paul (Takehiro Hira) to a consciousness‑uploading service. Their reluctant partnership...
France Produced 290 Feature Films in 2025 - Industry / Market - France
French cinema produced 290 feature films in 2025, a modest 6.1% decline from the 2024 record. Total investment fell 4.8% to €1.37 billion, with broadcaster contributions dropping 11.8% while distribution mandates grew 15.4%. Canal+ reduced its pre‑purchase financing, but Disney+ increased...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Dead Lover” Filmmaker & Star Grace Glowicki
Grace Glowicki’s 2025 Canadian comedy "Dead Lover" debuted at Sundance’s Midnight program, earning praise for its direction, writing, and technical design. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the film follows a woman attempting to resurrect her dead lover, blending dark humor...
IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund Announces Latest Round of Production Support - Production / Funding - Netherlands
The Hubert Bals Fund’s HBF+Europe scheme has allocated €60,000 to eight international co‑productions, split between Minority Co‑production Support and Post‑production Support. The programme, backed by Creative Europe‑MEDIA, encourages European producers to partner with filmmakers from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the...
The Sixth D’A Film Lab Barcelona Presents Its Projects - D’A 2026
The sixth D’A Film Lab Barcelona ran from March 22 to 25 as part of the D’A – Barcelona Film Festival, showcasing 36 projects across three sections. The Final Cut competition awarded a €20,000 prize to one of eight Spanish...
Six Join 51st Residence of the Festival De Cannes, Including Harry Lighton, Mansi Maheshwari, Oliver McGoldrick
The Festival de Cannes announced six new directors—Harry Lighton, Emma Branderhorst, Joecar Hanna, Saulė Bliuvaitė, Mansi Maheshwari and Oliver McGoldrick—selected for the 51st session of La Résidence du Festival de Cannes. The four‑and‑a‑half‑month residency runs from 16 March to 31 July 2026 in Paris,...
Greece to Host a Series of Film Events in the Lead-Up to the 2027 European Film Awards - European Film...
Greece will host the 39th European Film Awards in Athens on 16 January 2027, marking the first time the ceremony lands in southeastern Europe. A year‑long programme of screenings, workshops, and industry events will run throughout 2026‑27 across the country and at...
What’s New on Netflix UK This Week: ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’, ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ & ‘Sleepy Hollow’
Netflix UK adds 30 new titles this week, including the original film *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* and the action sequel *Bad Boys: Ride or Die*. The slate spans 14 movies, 10 TV series, eight documentaries and two stand‑up specials, expanding both legacy franchises and niche genres. Highlighted...
Drew Goddard Discusses Scrapped Sinister Six Spin-Off and The Matrix
Drew Goddard revealed that Sony’s planned Sinister Six spin‑off was scrapped after the under‑performing Amazing Spider‑Man 2 and a subsequent Marvel reboot, citing a 2014 studio hack that halted production. He now leads the writing on the next Matrix film, stressing reverence...
10 Movies You Must See in April
The article outlines ten new titles hitting UK and ROI screens in April, ranging from a romantic‑drama starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya to a time‑travel mystery by Mark Jenkin. It mixes established directors like Jim Jarmusch with debut filmmakers such...
Paul Greengrass To Direct 20th Century Studios “Test Drive”
20th Century Studios is developing a new two‑hander action thriller titled “Test Drive,” with Oscar‑nominee Paul Greengrass set to direct. The project originated from a spec script by Matt Venne, which the studio secured after a heated bidding war in...
Tom Cruise Eyed for Villain Role in Joseph Kosinski’s Miami Vice Movie
Tom Cruise is being considered for the antagonist in Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming Miami Vice film, a Universal Pictures adaptation of the 1980s TV series. The screenplay is written by Dan Gilroy and Eric Warren Singer, while Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan are in...
David Review
The animated musical *David*, directed by Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes and released by Angel Studios, reimagines the biblical hero for a family‑friendly audience. The film combines bright, detailed animation with dynamic action sequences and a series of catchy original...
Leaving the Zoo at Nightfall (2021) by Lei Kai Po Cathay Play Film Review
"Leaving the Zoo at Nightfall" is a 2021 Chinese indie film directed by 23‑year‑old Lei Kaipo. The story follows four recent high‑school graduates navigating uncertain futures in an urban setting, using poetic voice‑overs and a mix of subdued and techno‑driven...
Searchlight Pictures Developing New Thriller ‘Bad Hand’
Disney’s Searchlight Pictures is developing a new thriller titled “Bad Hand,” following a kindergarten teacher whose right hand inexplicably seeks revenge after a hit‑and‑run accident. The film is directed by Chloe Okuno, known for “Watcher,” and written by April Wolfe,...
A24's Oscar Nominated and Golden Globe Winning Film "Marty Supreme" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max April 24
A24’s Oscar‑nominated, Golden Globe‑winning film Marty Supreme will stream exclusively on HBO Max in the United States beginning Friday, April 24, with a linear broadcast the following night. The movie stars Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow and a supporting cast, and is directed by Josh...
DJ Ahmet – The BRWC Review
DJ Ahmet, a Macedonian coming‑of‑age dramedy, premiered at Sundance 2025 and captured the World Cinema Audience Award. The film follows 15‑year‑old shepherd Ahmet, who dreams of DJing while caring for his non‑verbal brother and clashing with his father’s expectations. Director...
Don't Be Prey - Jennie Kermode - 20266
The documentary "Don’t Be Prey" follows Mark Sowerby’s quest to conquer the Oceans Seven—seven notoriously dangerous straits—after a 2018 financial scandal shattered his reputation. The film details the physical hazards of open‑water swimming, including sharks, hypothermia, jellyfish stings, and extreme currents,...
Dua Ji - Amber Wilkinson - 20267
Yu‑Han Tsai’s 18‑minute short “Dua Ji” debuted at SXSW, earning a four‑star review. The film follows a Taiwanese family grieving their matriarch, exposing how tradition places ritual responsibility on the male line. Lead actress Kuei‑Mei Yang portrays the mother’s suppressed emotions...
Glasgow Short Film Festival Opens by Andrew Robertson - 2026-03-19 22:52:44+00:00
The 19th Glasgow Short Film Festival opened with a surprise feature, “Downriver A Tiger,” a Catalan‑Glasgow co‑production directed by Victor Diago. Festival director Matt Lloyd used the opening to lament the recent closure of the Centre for Contemporary Arts and...
“You Have to Adjust the Sails to the Winds”: Graham Parkes on Wishful Thinking
Graham Parkes’ feature debut Wishful Thinking, starring Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke, won the Narrative Feature Prize at SXSW after its March 12 premiere. The film imagines a couple whose emotional state literally reshapes reality, blending romance, dark comedy, and...
Kathryn Newton Is Also Out There Promoting Ready Or Not 2
Kathryn Newton has joined the promotional push for the upcoming sequel Ready Or Not 2, timing her media appearances for the post‑Oscars window. Studios deliberately schedule press events after the Academy Awards, when the entertainment news cycle quiets down. By...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Two Prosecutors” Filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa
Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa’s 2025 historical drama “Two Prosecutors” debuted in the main competition of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The film, starring Aleksandr Kuznetsov and Aleksandr Filippenko, follows a young Soviet prosecutor seeking justice during Stalin’s Great Purge. It...
A Place to Belong by Jennie Kermode
Irish filmmaker Liam O Mochain’s new anthology film “Abode” opens in UK cinemas on March 20, 2026. The movie stitches together five distinct stories about the many meanings of home, selected from ten concepts he developed. O Mochain self‑financed the project over four years,...
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‘Tow’ Review: Rose Has Plenty to Byrne But In Woefully Uninspired Vehicle [C+]
Rose Byrne anchors the indie drama *Tow* with a compelling, nuanced performance as a homeless mother navigating a tangled legal battle over her car. The film, directed by Stephanie Laing, suffers from a thin screenplay, uneven supporting acting, and a...
Episode 86: Calle Málaga (Morocco/ France/Spain/Germany/Belgium) - The Co-Production Podcast
The Co‑production Podcast’s 86th episode featured producers of Maryam Touzani’s film “Calle Málaga,” discussing its multi‑national collaboration. The drama, co‑produced by companies from Morocco, France, Spain, Germany and Belgium, secured Eurimages support, illustrating a complex financing structure. Hosts Domenico La...
Mathematic Studio Bets on Diversification to Ensure Longevity in VFX
Mathematic Studio, a two‑decade‑old French VFX house, is broadening its portfolio beyond advertising and music videos into feature films, gaming, and immersive experiences. The firm has introduced AI‑enhanced pipelines that shave roughly 20% off render times and is allocating 30%...
The Dutchman Review
André Gaines’ film adaptation of Amiri Baraka’s 1964 play *The Dutchman* arrives on the big screen, starring André Holland as Clay, a successful Black businessman, and Kate Mara as the enigmatic Lula. The narrative follows Clay’s therapy‑laden marriage and a...
Key Takeaways From the CNC's 2025 Film Production Observatory Figures
France’s National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) released its 2025 Film Production Observatory data on March 19, showing a modest contraction in feature‑film output after a record‑breaking 2024. Total productions fell about 3% YoY, driven primarily by...
Video Games: The Unstoppable IPs Dominating the Adaptation Market
Video game intellectual properties are reshaping the entertainment adaptation market, now accounting for 23% of newly announced major studio productions. This share surpasses the rate at which literary works are being turned into films and series, signaling a clear shift...
Hollywood Money Gushed From the Gulf. Then Came War
Hollywood’s recent influx of Gulf sovereign wealth has underpinned mega‑deals such as Saudi‑backed EA’s $55 billion acquisition and Paramount‑Skydance’s $111 billion bid. The ongoing Israel‑Iran conflict has forced production shutdowns across the Gulf, prompting studios to relocate projects and reassess risk. With...
Oscar TV Ratings See a Decline This Year
The 96th Academy Awards aired on March 15, 2024, and recorded a notable drop in television viewership compared with the previous year. Nielsen reported an average audience of 12.3 million, down roughly 15 percent, as more viewers migrated to streaming...
What Exactly Is the French "YouTube Tax"?
The French "YouTube tax" introduced in 2017 allows the National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) to collect a levy on revenue generated by video‑sharing and streaming services operating in France. The scheme imposes a 2 % charge on...
‘Off Campus’ Teaser Trailer Revealed as Prime Video Sets May 2026 Release Date
Prime Video unveiled the teaser for "Off Campus," a drama adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s bestselling college romance novels, and announced a May 13, 2026 premiere. The series, set at Briar University, follows an elite ice‑hockey team and the women entwined...
Theatrical Success Boosts Streaming Audiences
The European Audiovisual Observatory released a free report analyzing 2024 data from nine European markets, revealing a strong correlation between cinema admissions and Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) usage. The study shows that spikes in theatrical attendance for blockbuster releases...
‘Savage House’ Trailer: Richard E. Grant & Claire Foy Lead Dark 18th Century Satire
Paramount Pictures released the trailer for “Savage House,” a darkly comedic period drama set in 18th‑century England. The film follows Sir Chauncey Savage (Richard E. Grant) and his wife Lady Savage (Claire Foy) as they chase status amid a pox...
“Zootopia 2” Becomes Most Watched Movie On Disney+ In Its Premiere Week
Disney released “Zootopia 2” on Disney+ worldwide, and the sequel quickly became the platform’s most‑watched title in its debut week. The animated film has already earned almost $2 billion at the box office, making it the highest‑grossing animated MPA release ever. Within...