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Japanese anime "Eren the Southpaw" directed by Toshimasa Suzuki and produced by Signal.MD and Production I.G premieres on Japanese television on April 7, 2026. The story follows Koichi Asakura, an unrecognized ad‑agency designer, and Eren Yamagishi, a left‑handed graffiti prodigy in New York. The first three episodes will be screened in advance across ten Japanese theaters beginning March 27. Notable staff includes series composer Taku Kishimoto, character designer Takayuki Goto, and music by Pasocom Music Club.
Jan Komasa’s English‑language debut, Anniversary, premiered at the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival and is now streaming on Netflix. The dystopian drama follows a politically divided DC family as a fascist movement, The Change, rises from a controversial thesis, leading to...
Netflix announced that Paul Walter Hauser will appear as a series regular in its upcoming live‑action Scooby‑Doo series. The untitled show reimagines the classic franchise with a darker, serialized tone focused on the gang’s formative summer at camp. Hauser joins...
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 1998 revenge thriller *Serpent’s Path* finally receives a US theatrical rollout, opening at New York’s IFC Center and expanding nationwide through April, paired with his experimental 2024 short *Chime*. The film was shot in a single week as...
Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have dropped the first trailer for the upcoming animated feature “Forgotten Island,” slated for a theatrical debut on September 25, 2026. The film follows two Filipino‑American teens who stumble through a portal onto Nakali, an...
Big Girls Don’t Cry, a New Zealand coming‑of‑age drama directed by first‑time filmmaker Paloma Schneideman, premiered at BFI Flare on March 26, 28 and 29, 2026. The film follows 14‑year‑old Sid, played by newcomer Ani Palmer, as she navigates sexuality, friendship and family in a...
The new trailer for the Puerto Rican sci‑fi thriller *Borealis* debuted this month, showcasing director Heixan Robles' vision of a world erased by a massive solar flare. The film follows Thalía, played by Gretza Merced, who awakens with a fresh...
Netflix released a new trailer for the survival thriller Apex, starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur and scripted by Jeremy Robbins, the film follows Theron's grieving climber confronting a relentless predator in the Australian wilderness. Apex...
Ryu Kwang Hyun’s upcoming film *Girl Judge* follows high‑school student Min A, who secretly protects classmates from bullies while juggling a double life. The trailer, released by director Tobiasz Dunin, highlights a blend of comedy, action, and a subtle love...
Netflix confirmed a live‑action adaptation of the classic anime *Mobile Suit Gundam*, directed by Jim Mickle. Michael Mando joins the ensemble alongside Sydney Sweeney, Noah Centineo and Jason Clarke, with Legendary producing. Mickle replaced Jordan Vogt‑Roberts, and the film is slated for a Netflix release that could...
Rajkumar Periasamy’s 2024 biopic "Amaran" chronicles Indian Army Major Mukund Varadarajan’s valor and family life, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi. The film excels in technical execution, especially its kinetic counter‑insurgency sequences and precise editing. However, the narrative loses focus in...
Ridley Scott’s historical drama *The Last Duel* arrives on Prime Video UK, retelling the 1386 duel that ended France’s legal dueling tradition. The film adopts a Rashomon‑style structure, presenting the same incident through the eyes of knight Jean de Carrouges,...
Netflix has added the prequel *A Quiet Place: Day One* to its streaming lineup, marking the third entry in the franchise and the first directed by Michael Sarnoski. The film follows hospice patient Sam (Lupita Nyong’o) and a nervous English student...
"Whispers in May," a docufiction by Chen Dongnan, follows 14‑year‑old Qihuo in the remote Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture as she journeys on foot to secure a ceremonial skirt, confronting early marriage pressures and factory work prospects. The film blends handheld...
The British Film Institute has unveiled a 4K restoration of James Bidgood’s 1971 underground masterpiece *Pink Narcissus*, premiering at the BFI LGBT Flare Festival. The painstaking upgrade preserves the original 8mm grain while enhancing sound with classical scores and newly...
Samsung has equipped Trilith Cinemas in Georgia with its Onyx direct‑view LED system, deploying a 14‑meter flagship screen and several smaller panels across nine luxury auditoriums. The installation meets the latest DCI standards, marking the first multiplex‑scale rollout of cinema‑grade...
Empire of Lies, Matthew Hope’s low‑budget thriller, unfolds with just two actors, a caravan and an open field. Joseph Millson and Natalie Spence deliver a tense, balanced performance that sustains the film’s suspense. The review notes a looming twist and...
Disney released a first look at its live-action adaptation of Moana, but the trailer has drawn criticism for its muted color palette and lifeless CGI water. The visual style departs sharply from the vibrant animation that defined the 2016 original,...
Rege‑Jean Page, the breakout star of Netflix’s period drama "Bridgerton," is returning to romance with the upcoming rom‑com "You, Me, and Tuscany." He will headline opposite rising talent Halle Bailey in a story set in a Tuscan villa that promises misunderstandings...
Netflix’s South Korean sci‑fi disaster film *The Great Flood* completed its 91‑day premiere window as the platform’s fifth‑most‑watched non‑English movie ever, logging 86.6 million views and 157.3 million hours watched. The title topped daily Top 10 charts worldwide and lingered for months, breaking...
Netflix announced it will stream the South Korean espionage action film *Humint* globally on March 31, 2026, after acquiring the exclusive rights in a surprise last‑minute deal. The movie, written and directed by Ryoo Seung‑wan, concludes his unofficial “Overseas Location”...
Best Video, a Hamden, Connecticut video store, transitioned to a non‑profit in 2015 to counter streaming‑driven decline. By adding a coffee shop, live‑music nights, a kids’ room and regular screenings, it re‑established itself as a community hub. The store now...
Netflix has officially entered development on a reboot of the 2004 rom‑com *13 Going on 30*, attaching rising stars Emily Bader and Logan Lerman as leads and enlisting original star Jennifer Garner as an executive producer. Veteran Netflix director Brett...
Spike Lee’s 2006 heist thriller *Inside Man* marks its 20‑year anniversary, showcasing a rare convergence of A‑list talent—Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Willem Dafoe—and Lee’s signature visual flair. The film weaves classic robbery mechanics with pointed social commentary, from...
Crunchyroll revealed its Spring 2026 anime slate, debuting on March 28 with more than 30 titles across genres. The lineup mixes heavyweight continuations—including One Piece’s Elbaph Arc, Dorohedoro Season 2, and Re:ZERO Season 4—with fresh series such as Witch Hat Atelier and Snowball Earth. Weekly simulcasts...
This week’s VOD lineup spans Italian drama, Serbian horror, and a Japanese‑inspired MMA story, with most titles earning middling grades. Brian Austin Green’s counterfeit‑currency thriller "Golden" and Billy Zane’s meta‑horror "Int. Hallway / Night" both receive C‑range scores for weak...
Netflix France has begun filming the romantic comedy "Promets‑Moi" in Lyon, with principal photography starting March 3. The story follows Nina, a piano prodigy battling an autoimmune disease, who finds hope through Gabriel, a medical intern. Directed by Nicolas Cuche, known...
Australian drama "The Travellers," directed by Oscar‑nominee Bruce Beresford, will debut on Netflix US in April 2026. The film, which opened theatrically in October 2025 and stars Luke Bracey, Bryan Brown, and Susie Porter, is part of Sony Pictures' “Pay‑1”...
Writer‑director Diego Figueroa unveils the trailer and poster for his new Chilean political thriller *A Yard of Jackals*, set in Santiago during the 1978 Pinochet dictatorship. The film follows reclusive model‑maker Raúl Peralta, played by Néstor Cantillana, whose life unravels...
Body‑horror film "Thinestra" debuted a new trailer and poster, revealing its plot about a woman whose experimental weight‑loss drug creates a monstrous doppelgänger. Directed by Nathan Hertz and written by Avra Fox‑Lerner, the movie stars Michelle Macedo as Penny and...
The article examines the relativistic physics of the interstellar journey depicted in Andy Weir’s *Project Hail Mary*, calculating travel times to the 11.92‑light‑year‑distant star Tau Ceti under constant 1.5 g acceleration. Using hyperbolic motion formulas, it finds a nonstop acceleration profile would...
Casting director Marie‑France Michel highlights a persistent gap between industry‑wide diversity pledges and the reality of lead‑role representation. While supporting characters see increased scrutiny, headline parts remain dominated by traditional, often white‑male talent. She attributes this to entrenched hiring habits,...
Mediawan, a leading European media conglomerate, and Kidam, an award‑winning French production house, have officially joined the Association des Producteurs Indépendants (API). Their admission expands the API’s roster to include both a major broadcaster‑scale player and a boutique creator. Kidam’s...
Cannes Marché du Film announced its inaugural Creator Economy Summit, a new conference that brings together film executives, digital creators, and technology innovators. The three‑day event, slated for early June 2024, will focus on how the creator economy reshapes storytelling,...
Tubi, Fox Corporation’s free streaming platform, announced the original YA thriller‑mystery film “Remember Me,” adapted from Christopher Pike’s bestselling novel. The movie stars Brec Bassinger and Charlie Gillespie and is directed by Danishka Esterhazy. Tubi highlights the project as part...
Cheng Kang’s 1972 Shaw Brothers epic “14 Amazons” broke Hong Kong’s male‑dominated war genre by featuring an all‑female heroic squad from the legendary Yang family. The two‑year production marshaled the studio’s top talent, delivering lavish battle sets, operatic staging, and early...
In October 2025, FaithWorks documented a U.S. border shutdown that left 270,000 asylum seekers turned away in a single day, providing the backdrop for the new documentary “Jesus Was a Migrant.” The film, produced by Tisby Studios, will premiere on...
The fantasy animation "The Land of Sometimes" premieres in UK cinemas on March 20, 2026, starring voice talents Asa Butterfield and Alisha Weir. In a new interview, the actors discuss the solitary nature of voice work, the creative liberties animation...
Zhang Yimou’s latest thriller "Scare Out" is the first feature produced under the direct guidance of China’s Ministry of State Security, marking a clear shift toward state‑sponsored storytelling. The plot follows National Security agents hunting a mole after a botched...
Jenna MacMillan’s indie drama "The Snake" debuted at SXSW 2026, following the turbulent life of Jamie, a homeless woman navigating codependency and petty crime. The film blends gritty realism with dark comedy, highlighting queer‑chosen families and the struggle against a fading...
Nick Butler’s sophomore film Lunar Sway follows Cliff, a bisexual neon sign maker in a desert town, as he confronts haunting memories of past intimacy and a sudden claim from a woman alleging to be his birth mother. The movie...
"Candidates Of Death" is a 17‑year documentary chronicling director Maciej Cuske and his son Stansiu’s annual horror‑short projects with friends across the Polish countryside. The film stitches together footage from childhood water fights to teenage filmmaking seriousness, creating a collage...
Disney+ and Hulu debut "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice," a 90‑minute action‑comedy starring Vince Vaughn in dual roles, James Marsden and Eiza González. The film blends gangster antics with a time‑travel twist, delivering punchy fight scenes and nostalgic...
Swiss director Petra Volpe’s drama “Late Shift,” starring Leonie Benesch, debuted in the Berlinale Special Gala at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival and earned critical praise. The film was selected as Switzerland’s official entry for Best International Feature Film...
Dead Man’s Wire, Gus Van Sant’s first feature since 2018, dramatizes a 1977 hostage incident where developer Tony Kiritses forces broker Richard Hall into a deadly standoff. The film blends period detail with a true‑crime premise but suffers from uneven...
Hulu will debut "Billy Idol Should Be Dead," a definitive documentary on March 26, 2026, directed by three‑time Grammy winner Jonas Åkerlund. The film mirrors Idol’s 2015 memoir, weaving interviews with punk legends like Steve Jones and contemporary stars such...
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO warned that if the Paramount‑Skydance merger fails, the company will retain $7 billion but still grapple with a $33 billion debt load. The deal is designed to combine two massive content libraries with cloud infrastructure to exploit generative‑AI...
Julia Ducournau’s third feature, Alpha, debuts on March 27 as a departure from her visceral body‑horror roots, positioning the film as a grounded family drama about love, identity, and a pandemic‑like marbleization disease. The story follows 13‑year‑old Alpha, a French‑Algerian...
The second half of Beastars Final Season wraps the series by deepening the conflict between herbivores and carnivores as Melon's power destabilizes Zebuth City. Central characters grapple with personal stakes—Legoshi battles Black Market forces, Haru confronts Melon's obsession, and Louis...
Netflix confirmed the sequel *Family Pack 2: Renaissance*, moving the werewolf comedy into the French Renaissance of 1515 with an entirely new cast. Production kicks off on April 7 2026, aiming for an early‑2027 release. The original 2024 film amassed 91.5 million viewing hours...
