"Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert" Premieres in the U.S. on Disney+ and Hulu June 26
Paul Simon’s "The Quiet Celebration Concert" will debut on Disney+ and Hulu on June 26, offering a nearly two‑hour live film of his acclaimed Quiet Celebration tour. The concert, recorded at Seattle’s McCaw Hall, showcases the full Grammy‑nominated "Seven Psalms" suite alongside re‑imagined classics. Emmy‑winning director Joel Gallen and Grammy‑winning engineer Biff Dawes helm the production, which is presented by Sony Music Vision. A companion live album will be available for preorder on the same day, with a full release slated for October 9.
Serge Hayat: “The Creator Economy Is Redrawing the Balance of Power in Entertainment”
Serge Hayat, a veteran of French media financing, argues that the creator economy is fundamentally reshaping the entertainment landscape. Platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Patreon allow creators to raise capital directly from audiences, bypassing traditional studio gatekeepers. This shift...
Independent Theaters Fight Major Circuits Over Suffocated Booking Windows
French independent cinemas are confronting major exhibition chains such as Pathé, Gaumont and UGC over a newly imposed seven‑day booking window for new releases, a sharp cut from the traditional three‑week period. The restriction limits independent theaters' ability to secure...
The Long Game: How Sony Pictures Classics Still Wins at Cannes
Sony Pictures Classics (SPC) used a Cannes panel to showcase its three‑decade‑old, low‑risk indie distribution model, emphasizing disciplined acquisition criteria over headline‑grabbing bids. The company highlighted classic wins like "Son of Saul" and recent successes such as "Nuremberg," which grossed...
Savage House - Andrew Robertson - 20357
Savage House, a period black‑comedy set in April 1715, finally emerged in 2026 after filming wrapped in 2023. The film stars Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy as a aristocratic couple, supported by Jack Farthing and Bel Powley, but its...
Office Romance Premiere Interviews: Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein & More
Netflix premiered its upcoming romantic comedy "Office Romance" at the BFI Southbank in London on June 4, 2026. The film, directed by Ol Parker and co‑written by Brett Goldstein, stars Jennifer Lopez as an airline CEO who enforces a strict...
Savage House SXSW London Premiere Interviews: Claire Foy & the Cast
The British period satire "Savage House" premiered at SXSW London’s Barbican venue, showcasing a darkly comic tale of an aristocratic couple’s desperate bid for redemption in 18th‑century England. Directed and written by Peter Glanz, the film features Claire Foy and...
“Bukayo Saka: The Time Is Now” Coming Soon To Disney+
Disney announced a new documentary, “Bukayo Saka: The Time Is Now,” debuting on Disney+ on June 5, 2026. Directed by Emmy‑winner Robert Alexander, the film pairs Arsenal star Bukayo Saka with club legend Thierry Henry for candid conversations about pressure, resilience, and...
David Corenswet’s Mr Irrelevant Sets Christmas Release
David Corenswet stars in the sports drama *Mr Irrelevant*, set for a U.S. theatrical debut on Christmas Day 2026. The film chronicles John Tuggle, the 1983 NFL draft’s final pick who earned Special Teams Player of the Year before dying of cancer...
EXCLUSIVE: Filming Imminent on Siegrid Alnoy’s L’Amour Du Prochain - Production / Funding - France/Malta
Filming for Siegrid Alnoy’s second feature, L’Amour du prochain, kicks off on June 22, 2026. The drama stars Nicolas Maury, Céline Sallette and Ladi Emeruwa and is a co‑production between France’s Eaux Vives Productions and Maltese firms Falkun Films and...
First Trailer and Poster for Sci-Fi Thriller BLACK BOX
The first trailer and poster for the sci‑fi thriller *Black Box* have been released, showcasing a sky‑high supernatural horror premise. Directed by Steven Quayle, known for *Final Destination 5*, and scripted by Stephen Susco, the film follows a domestic flight that devolves into...
Tube Trends: ‘Backrooms’ Takes Box Office, TikTok By Storm
A24’s horror‑thriller *Backrooms* opened with $81.4 M, claiming the U.S. box‑office crown. The film sparked a TikTok frenzy, accumulating more than 1.1 billion views across roughly 10,000 uploads in the past month, with creator reactions accounting for the bulk of the buzz....
Callum Scott Howells Talks Madfabulous, Rupert Everett & RTD’s It’s a Sin
Callum Scott Howells joins director Celyn Jones’ period drama "Madfabulous" to portray Henry Paget, the flamboyant 19th‑century aristocrat. The actor was personally sent the script, prompting extensive research and collaboration with writer Lisa Baker to fill gaps in Paget’s mysterious...
Sydney Sweeney’s Barbarella Remake Moving Forward
Sydney Sweeney has been confirmed as the lead for Sony’s reimagining of the sci‑fi classic Barbarella, with Edgar Wright attached to direct. The project, first announced in October 2023, is now moving forward after earlier attempts stalled due to budget...
Before Theaters, Social Networks: On TikTok and Instagram, Duo Armand & Clément Detail the Behind-the-Scenes of Their First Feature Film
Digital‑native duo Armand and Clément are leveraging TikTok and Instagram to market their first feature film, ANDROMAQUE, slated for an August 12, 2026 theatrical release. By posting behind‑the‑scenes clips, daily set diaries, and teaser reels, they treat the distribution window...
The 41st Cinema Jove Revs Its Engines - Cinema Jove 2026
Spain’s Valencia International Film Festival, Cinema Jove, announced its 41st edition running June 19‑27, 2026 under new director María Albiñana. The nine‑film Official Feature competition opens with Sweden’s satirical thriller “The Patron” by Julia Thelin and includes Berlinale‑selected titles from...
‘Scary Movie’ Final Trailer Reunites Anna Faris, Regina Hall & the Wayans Brothers
Paramount Pictures unveiled the final trailer for the upcoming "Scary Movie" reboot, reuniting original stars Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans. The comedy will parody every current horror sub‑genre, from reboots to final chapters, positioning itself as...
Karlovy Vary Unveils a Kaleidoscopic Competition Line-Up for Its Jubilee 60th Edition - Karlovy Vary 2026
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) celebrates its 60th edition and the 80th anniversary of its inaugural season, running 3‑11 July 2026 in the Czech spa town. The Crystal Globe Competition showcases 12 world‑premiering titles from Central and Eastern Europe, Latin...
Magic Candies (2023) by Daisuke Nishio Short Film Review
Japanese studio Toei Animation’s 21‑minute short "Magic Candies" has been nominated for the 2025 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, marking the studio’s first Oscar nod. Directed by Daisuke Nishio and adapted from a Korean picture book, the film...
The Visitor Scoops the Top Prize at Lithuania’s Silver Crane Awards - Festivals / Awards - Lithuania
Lithuania’s Silver Crane Awards crowned Vytautas Katkus’s debut feature, The Visitor, with Best Feature Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay. The film also earned Katkus a Best Cinematographer award for his work on Holy Destructors, which walked away with four...
On the Shelf: ‘Hoppers,’ ‘The Boys in the Band,’ ‘The Flintstones,’ ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,’ ‘Charade,’ ‘Five Easy Pieces’...
The first week of June 2026 sees a wave of 4K Blu‑ray releases spanning family fare, classic thrillers, and landmark LGBTQ cinema. Pixar’s new film “Hoppers,” the live‑action “The Flintstones,” and Arrow Video’s deluxe “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” join...
Disney+ Removes Over A Dozen 20th Century Studios Films
Disney+ has removed more than a dozen 20th Century Studios films from its catalog in several countries after licensing agreements with New Regency expired. The titles, which include Fight Club, Gone Girl and Mr & Mrs Smith, reverted to New Regency, forcing Disney to...
Win 20th Century Studios’ Avatar: Fire and Ash on 4K Ultra HD!
James Cameron’s sequel Avatar: Fire and Ash is now available on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu‑ray, standard Blu‑ray and DVD. The release includes more than three hours of bonus material that explores Na’vi culture, performance capture and visual effects. A limited‑edition...
New Trailer and Poster for David Robert Mitchell’s THE END OF OAK STREET
David Robert Mitchell returns with his first feature since 2018, directing the sci‑fi thriller The End of Oak Street. The film stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor as parents whose suburban neighborhood is whisked to a mysterious alien landscape. Supporting...
Sound of Falling Cleans up at Germany’s Lola Awards - Festivals / Awards - Germany
At the 76th German Film Awards (Lola Awards) in Berlin, Mascha Schilinski’s Cannes‑Jury‑prize winner *Sound of Falling* dominated, capturing ten of its eleven nominations, including the Golden Lola for Best Feature Film, Best Director, Screenplay and Cinematography. *Yellow Letters* earned the Silver...
Interview: Callum Scott Howells on Playing a 19th Century Rock Star in Madfabulous
Madfabulous, a period drama about 19th‑century aristocrat Henry Cyril Paget—the flamboyant Dancing Marquess—opens in UK cinemas on June 5. Welsh actor Callum Scott Howells, known for It’s A Sin, discusses his portrayal of Paget, the film’s distinctive title, and his experience learning from veteran Rupert Everett,...
First Trailer and Poster for Romantic Drama A YEAR IN LONDON
The first trailer and poster for the queer romantic drama *A Year in London* have been released, showcasing director Flaminia Graziadei’s vision of an authentic LGBTQ+ love story. The film follows Italian fashion student Nina (Nina Pons) who, after surviving...
Mothertongue (2025) by Zhang Lu Film Review
Zhang Lu’s slow‑cinema drama "Mothertongue" opens at London’s Lexi Cinema on 6 June, following his acclaimed "Shadowless Tower" (2023). The story follows Beijing actress Chunshu, who returns to Chengdu only to discover her Mandarin‑only training has erased her ability to speak...
Scott Mendelson's Needlessly Long Weekend Box Office Analysis For 05/31/26
Scott Mendelson’s weekend box‑office analysis for May 31 2026 highlights a resurgence of modest‑budget, original‑IP films helmed by younger filmmakers. Despite industry predictions that streaming would erode theater attendance, these movies drew sizable crowds, especially among Gen Z viewers. The data suggests that...
Netflix India May 2026 Releases: Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Kartavya’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ Sequel Lead New Additions
Netflix India expanded its 2026 slate with a mix of drama, thriller and reality content. The platform launched the crime thriller film *Kartavya* starring Saif Ali Khan and the second part of the spy saga *Dhurandhar: The Revenge*. New series include the...
Junk World (2025) by Takahide Hori Film Review
Japanese animator Takahide Hori returns with “Junk World,” a stop‑motion prequel to his cult hit “Junk Head.” The film expands the bleak, creature‑filled wasteland with larger sets, dialogue‑driven narrative, and more ambitious action, while Hori still fulfills eight key creative...
Backrooms Is a Blockbuster
Backrooms earned a $35 million Friday night haul, positioning it for a $75 million weekend after a $10 million Thursday preview. The horror film was made on a modest $10 million budget, delivering a ten‑fold return. Its performance eclipses A24’s previous top‑grossing title, Civil...
New Trailer for Crime Thriller THE GET OUT, Starring Russell Crowe
The Get Out, a crime thriller starring Russell Crowe, drops in U.S. theaters on June 26, 2026 and moves to VOD on June 30. Adapted from Thomas Perry’s novel Strip, director Derrick Borte brings a gritty tale of a nightclub owner caught in a cartel...
Actor Pedro Casablanc Makes the Leap to Directing with The King’s Tailor - Production / Funding - Spain/Mexico
Actor‑director Pedro Casablanc launches his first feature, *The King’s Tailor*, set in 1960s Casablanca. The drama‑thriller follows a boy in a tailor’s shop who uncovers adult secrets amid political tension. The film boasts a high‑profile cast—including Jesús Carroza, Natalia de Molina and a...
Rambo Prequel Gets Summer 2027 Release Date
Lionsgate has locked in a June 4, 2027 theatrical debut for *John Rambo*, the sixth entry in the long‑running action franchise. The prequel, directed by Jalmari Helander and scripted by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, will star Noah Centineo as a younger Rambo....
Review: Amongst the Birds - Films / Reviews - Iceland
"Amongst the Birds" is a charming Icelandic documentary that follows a retired couple, Óli and Jóhanna, as they nurture a massive eider duck colony in a remote East‑Iceland fjord. Over three years of filming, directors Mika Kaurismäki, Ragnar Axelsson and...
My Mother's Wedding - Andrew Robertson - 20350
Kristen Scott‑Thomas makes her directorial debut with the autobiographical drama My Mother’s Wedding, featuring an A‑list cast that includes Emily Beecham, Sienna Miller and Scarlett Johansson. The screenplay was co‑written with Bloomberg editor‑in‑chief John Micklethwait, marking his first foray into feature‑film writing. After premiering at the...
Power Ballad - Andrew Robertson - 20349
John Carney’s latest film, *Power Ballad*, follows Rick (Paul Rudd), a former band frontman turned wedding‑band leader navigating a mid‑life crisis and family pressures. The comedy‑drama pairs Rudd with Nick Jonas, using a mix of original songs and nostalgic references to explore...
New Release Review - KÖLN 75
Köln 75 dramatizes the behind‑the‑scenes effort that brought Keith Jarrett’s legendary 1975 Köln Concert to life. The film follows 18‑year‑old German promoter Vera Brandes, who raises roughly $5,000 and secures the Cologne opera house for the improvised performance. Director Ido Fluk emphasizes the unsung...
Episode 89: Romería (Spain/Germany) - The Co-Production Podcast
The Co‑production Podcast’s 89th episode features producers María Zamora and Olimpia Pont Cháfer discussing the Spain‑Germany co‑production of Carla Simón’s film Romería, which was supported by Eurimages. Hosted by Cineuropa director Valerio Caruso, the conversation explores financing strategies, cross‑border collaboration, and...
10 Best New Movies on Netflix in June 2026
Netflix’s June 2026 slate blends high‑profile originals with a strong batch of licensed films, aiming to boost summer viewership. The lineup includes rom‑com "Office Romance" starring Jennifer Lopez, sports comedy "Mexico 86" with Diego Luna, and a star‑studded thriller "In...
Filming Is Nearing Completion on Sandrine Kiberlain’s Les Quatre Rendez-Vous De Françoise - Production / Funding - France
Filming is in its final stage for Sandrine Kiberlain’s second directorial feature, *Les quatre rendez‑vous de Françoise*, which began on 15 April and will wrap on 2 June 2026. The drama follows an actress named Françoise through four pivotal love‑seeking moments in...
Sunset and The Thing to Be Done Crowned as Beldocs’ Champions - Beldocs 2026 – Awards
The 19th Beldocs International Documentary Film Festival in Belgrade screened over 100 titles and introduced a new short‑film slate called Day 0. Srđan Kovačević’s *The Thing to Be Done* won the International Competition, taking a €2,000 prize (≈ $2,200). Miloš Jaćimović’s *Sunset* captured Best Serbian Film, while Ivana Todorović’s...
Velasco Broca Shooting His Feature Debut, The Next Testament - Production / Funding - Spain/Estonia/Italy
Velasco Broca’s feature debut, *The Next Testament*, started filming on May 21 in Madrid, starring Goya‑nominated Álex Brendemühl alongside Mireia Oriol and Ariadna Gil. The 35 mm picture weaves gothic and retro‑futurist imagery around a plot where a missing song chorus triggers...
Pierre-Alexandre Kopp: “French Cinema Faces Economic Concentration… and Now Political Concentration”
Pierre‑Alexandre Kopp, the antitrust lawyer who authored a 2016 report on French film market consolidation, warns that the rumored Canal+/UGC merger and recent boycott threats by producer Maxime Saada represent a new wave of political concentration. He likens the climate...
Romain Gavras to Direct a Feature Film on the Louvre Museum Heist
French auteur Romain Gavras, known for the gritty dramas "Athena" and "The World Is Yours," has signed on to direct a narrative feature about the 2010 Louvre Museum heist. The movie will adapt the investigative book "Main basse sur le...
BAC Films: Court Decision Expected on June 2
French‑American distributor BAC Films, which collapsed in early 2023, remains entangled in a court‑ordered administration that froze its catalogue sales. A February ruling placed the assets under a judicial administrator, prompting concerns from directors and producers that the iconic French...
Yann Chapellon (Logicomix): “Every Audiovisual Group Now Understands the YouTube Stakes”
Logicomix, the Paris‑based multi‑channel network (MCN) celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2026, announced that legacy audiovisual groups now fully grasp the revenue potential of YouTube. The agency has shifted from a boutique rights‑clearance shop to a primary distribution hub, handling...
Masters of the Universe UK Premiere Red Carpet Interviews: Nicholas Galitzine and Cast Talk He-Man
The UK premiere of "Masters of the Universe" at Cineworld Leicester Square highlighted a star‑studded cast led by Nicholas Galitzine and a return for director Travis Knight. The fantasy epic, co‑written by Chris Butler, will open worldwide on June 3, 2026, positioning...
Sebastian Stan Chats Harvey Dent in The Batman II
Captain America star Sebastian Stan has officially been linked to the role of Harvey Dent, soon to become the villain Two‑Face, in Matt Reeves’ upcoming sequel The Batman: Part II. The film, which originally targeted an October 2025 debut, has been pushed back to October 2027,...