Mortal Kombat 2 and 9 More Movies to Stream on Netflix and Beyond This Weekend
Netflix, HBO Max, Shudder, Starz and rental services are adding a wave of new movies this weekend, ranging from martial‑arts fantasy to anime adaptations and horror. Highlights include the game‑inspired "Mortal Kombat 2," Mamoru Hosoda’s Shakespeare‑twist "Scarlet," and Mexico’s first stop‑motion musical "I Am Frankelda." Additional genre‑bending titles such as the final "Strangers" chapter on Starz and the Norwegian creature feature "Kraken" broaden the VOD catalog. The releases reflect platforms’ push to diversify content and capture niche audiences during a competitive streaming season.
Justice Department Approves Paramount's $111 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros.
The U.S. Justice Department has given the green light to Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, approving the merger without any divestiture or behavioral conditions. The combined entity would unite Warner’s film and TV studios, CNN and HBO Max with Paramount+,...
Justice Department Says It’s A-OK for Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros.: Report
The U.S. Justice Department’s Antitrust Division has given its sign‑off to Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, with no divestiture or behavioral conditions. The approval removes the federal hurdle for what could become one of Hollywood’s largest mega‑studios....
Monopoly Movie Update: 2 Different Scripts Are Being Written, Here’s Why
Lionsgate, Hasbro and Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap are developing a Monopoly feature film, and two distinct scripts are now in parallel – one by Neil Widener & Gavin James and another by Rebecca Angelo & Lauren Schuker Blum. The studio will...
Evangeline Lilly To Narrate ‘Farmacy of Light’ Documentary & Executive Produce
Evangeline Lilly has signed on as narrator and executive producer for the feature documentary *Farmacy of Light*. The film, which explores biophotonics and the link between light‑filled food and human health, will be released as a free global stream from June 23‑27...
Disclosure Day Shows the Best, and Worst, of What Made Spielberg a Legend
Steven Spielberg’s latest sci‑fi thriller, *Disclosure Day*, starring Emily Blunt, has generated early Oscar buzz and is positioned as a summer tentpole. The film showcases Spielberg’s visual flair with high‑octane chases and a mysterious alien language, but critics argue the...
Obsession Team Returns With New Wilderness Grizzly Bear Thriller
Capstone Pictures and Teashop Films, the team behind the $238 million horror hit Obsession, are developing a new survival thriller titled End of Life. The film pits a terminal‑cancer patient against a grizzly bear that invades his remote cabin. Sean Ellis...
Tom Hardy’s MobLand Firing Reports Have a Strong Response From Helen Mirren
Reports surfaced that Tom Hardy was fired from Paramount+ crime drama "MobLand" after clashes with showrunner Jez Butterworth during Season 2 production. Helen Mirren, Hardy’s co‑star, publicly defended him at the Taormina Film Festival, saying she would work with him “in...
There’s a Ticking Time Bomb Under the Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal. Here’s What Could Set It Off.
Paramount Pictures and Skydance have agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion, but the agreement includes a “ticking fee” that forces Paramount to pay an additional $627.5 million every quarter the transaction remains unclosed after Sept. 30. Heightened antitrust scrutiny from...
Horror Film ‘Corporate Retreat’ Gets July 10 TVOD Release
The dark‑comedy horror "Corporate Retreat" starring Alan Ruck will launch on July 10 across U.S. and Canadian TVOD services such as Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Google Play. The film, produced by Passage Pictures, follows tech executives trapped...
Voronezh Animation Unveils 'Dr. Dolittle' Animated Feature Teaser
Voronezh Animation Studio unveiled the first teaser for its 3DCG feature "Dr. Dolittle," slated for a Summer‑Fall 2027 release. The family‑friendly adventure follows the titular doctor on a high‑stakes rescue mission across African jungles, battling a pirate‑led epidemic that threatens the...
Official Trailer for Gross Out Thriller 'Night Nurse' With Cemre Paksoy
Independent Film Company has dropped the official trailer for "Night Nurse," a dark thriller starring Cemre Paksoy that delves into retirement‑home scams and twisted caregiver dynamics. The film premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and will open in a handful...
Somos Films Wraps Production on Feature Film Encrucijadas
Somos Films announced that production on its latest drama, Encrucijadas, has wrapped in Caracas, Venezuela. The film, directed by José Antonio Varela and starring Rubén León and others, portrays the challenges of a former inmate reintegrating into a violence‑ridden neighborhood....
Jemaine Clement Returns as Tamatoa in Live Action ‘Moana’, Tickets On Sale Now
Disney has opened ticket sales for its live‑action remake of Moana, slated for release in Australia and New Zealand on July 8. New Zealand comedian Jemaine Clement will return to voice the flamboyant crab Tamatoa, a role he originally voiced in the 2016...
Why Disclosure Day Could Struggle to Break Even at the Box Office
Steven Spielberg’s new sci‑fi thriller Disclosure Day opens June 12 amid a crowded summer slate. BoxOfficeTheory projects a $51.1 million opening and $159 million domestic run, placing it ahead of rival releases. The film’s $115 million production budget and $80 million marketing spend set...