One Of The Biggest Slasher Franchises Ever Sets Return For The First Time In 17 Years
After a 17‑year hiatus, the iconic Friday the 13th franchise returns with “Crystal Lake,” a prequel series debuting on Peacock on October 15, 2026. The A24‑produced show, led by showrunner Brad Caleb Kane, stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and follows a young Jason before his drowning. The series circumvents recent rights disputes by focusing on the mother’s revenge rather than the adult Jason, whose branding remains off‑limits. The launch coincides with a new feature film in development, signaling renewed franchise activity.
11 Must-Watch Movies on Prime Video in May
Prime Video’s May roundup spotlights twelve titles ranging from Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing to Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch (2025). The list mixes timeless classics like Goodfellas and Heat with cult favorites such as Under the Silver Lake and Hot Fuzz. It...
JustWatch: Hulu’s ‘Send Help,’ Netflix’s ‘Lord of the Flies’ Top Weekly Streaming Through May 10
JustWatch’s weekly chart for the week ending May 10 shows Hulu’s original film “Send Help” capturing the No. 1 spot among U.S. streamed movies, while Netflix’s limited series “Lord of the Flies” exploded 1,490 % to dominate the TV‑show ranking. The rapid ascent...
Steve Coogan Talks ‘Legends,’ Your New Netflix Binge-Watch
British comedian Steve Coogan stars as Dom in Netflix’s new six‑part thriller *Legends*, which recounts a 1990s undercover customs operation targeting Liverpool’s heroin network. Written by Neil Forsyth, the series mixes caper‑style humor with a gritty gang‑land narrative, and Coogan...
Yosemite Climbing Legend Tom Frost, Who Saved Camp 4, Remembered in New Film
Tom Frost, a pioneering Yosemite big‑wall climber and gear innovator, is the subject of the upcoming documentary “Frost, The Story of a Lifetime.” The film chronicles his historic first ascents—The Nose, Salathé Wall, North America Wall—and his role in designing...
The Henry Ford Brings Farm to School Film to New York City
On May 13, 2026, The Henry Ford will screen its new documentary “Farm To School Lunch Across America” at the Tribeca Film Center, followed by a reception. The event features a panel with nutritionist Marion Nestle, chef Michel Nischan, former USDA Midwest...
‘Media Created This’: Rakul Preet Singh, Sara Ali Khan Deny Sidelining Wamiqa Gabbi
The Hindi comedy‑drama *Pati Patni Aur Woh Do* is set for a May 15 release, but a promotional photo of Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh hugging while co‑star Wamiqa Gabbi stood slightly apart went viral. Social media users quickly framed the...
Here's What Happens To Cole Young In Mortal Kombat 2
Cole Young, the original human protagonist introduced in the 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot, is killed in Mortal Kombat 2 during a brutal showdown with Shao Kahn. The death occurs later in the film than early test‑screening rumors suggested, and his skull is...
Cineplex Shrinks First Quarter Loss on Higher Theatre Attendance, Box Office Revenue
Cineplex cut its first‑quarter loss 36% to CAN$22.4 million (US$16.3 million) as theatre attendance rose 17% to 9.84 million patrons. Total revenue climbed 15.6% to CAN$291 million (US$213.6 million) and box‑office earnings jumped 25% to CAN$127.4 million (US$93.2 million). International titles accounted for 13% of ticket receipts,...
The Mortal Kombat 2 Film Has Nearly Returned Its Production Costs in Just Three Days at the Box Office
Warner Bros. released Mortal Kombat 2 with an $80 million production budget. In just three days, the sequel has generated roughly $63 million worldwide—$40 million domestically and $23 million overseas—almost recouping its costs. The film holds a 65% critic score but a strong 90% audience...
‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Trailer: Matthew McConaughey (and a Whole Bunch of Bees) Star in Buzzy Crowdpleaser
Andrew Patterson’s sophomore film, “The Rivals of Amziah King,” starring Matthew McConaughey as a beekeeper‑musician, debuted at SXSW 2025 and blends blue‑grass musical numbers with western‑style drama. The trailer highlights vivid Oklahoma landscapes, a Choctaw cultural thread, and a star‑studded cast...
Rachel Mason Helps Solve Cold Case Murder Through New Documentary My Brother’s Killer
Emmy‑nominated director Rachel Mason’s documentary *My Brother’s Killer* revisits the 1986 murder of gay adult‑film maker William “Billy London” Arnold Newton in West Hollywood. By pairing archival research with interviews, the film spurred the Los Angeles Police Department to reopen...
Karuppu Trailer: Suriya Dons the Gown Again, but Wields an Aruval This Time. Watch
The Tamil‑language mass‑masala film Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha, drops worldwide on May 14, 2026. Directed by RJ Balaji in his third outing, the 145‑second trailer showcases Suriya as a ruthless lawyer wielding an aruval. The project is produced by Dream...
LA500 2026: Bill Kramer
Bill Kramer, chief executive of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, oversees roughly $1 billion in assets, a $180 million operating budget, and a global workforce of more than 700 staff. His portfolio includes the Oscars, the Academy Museum, member...
Florence Pugh's "Utterly Brilliant" British Period Drama Lands New UK Streaming Home
British period drama *Lady Macbeth*, starring Florence Pugh, has secured a new UK streaming home on Prime Video and BFI Player. The film, praised for its taut storytelling and Pugh’s award‑winning performance, holds an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score from 198 critics....
Introducing Our Movie Industry + Film Festivals Event Schedule Page
FirstShowing, celebrating two decades of release‑date tracking, has unveiled a new Film Events Schedule page for 2026. The portal aggregates dates for the world’s leading film festivals—from Cannes and Sundance to Rotterdam and Busan—alongside major awards ceremonies such as the...
The Alan Ritchson Movie ‘Motor City’ Sounds Like Ultra-Stylish ‘Reacher’ in ’70s Detroit
Alan Ritchson headlines the new action thriller Motor City, a 1970s Detroit revenge tale that premiered at the Venice Film Festival and opens in U.S. theaters on July 24. The film leans heavily on visceral, dialogue‑sparse combat, positioning Ritchson’s muscular performance...
Shape of Momo Set for Release on May 29 with Support From Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media
Award‑winning independent feature *Shape of Momo*, directed by Tribeni Rai, will hit theaters across India and Nepal on May 29, 2026. The film arrives with distribution support from Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media and executive production from Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti...
Official Trailer for 'Animals in War' Ukrainian Film Featuring Sean Penn
Omnibus Entertainment and Film Movement have dropped the official trailer for *Animals in War*, a Ukrainian anthology film that uses animal protagonists to illustrate the ecological toll of the Russia‑Ukraine conflict. The project, featuring Oscar‑winner Sean Penn in one segment, debuted...
Balan The Boy Locks June 19, 2026 Release Ahead of Premiere at Marché Du Film During Cannes Film Festival 2026
The Indian drama *Balan The Boy* is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on June 19, 2026, after its market screening at the Marché du Film during Cannes 2026. Backed by KVN Productions and Thespian Films, the film will debut...
Speed Racer: Emile Hirsch on Audiences Catching Up to the Wachowskis’ Masterpiece
When the Wachowski‑directed *Speed Racer* debuted in May 2008, it earned $93.9 million against a $120 million budget and was panned by critics for its hyper‑stylized visuals. The film opened a week after *Iron Man* and weeks before *The Dark Knight*, further...
Vedang Raina Pens Heartfelt Note for Imtiaz Ali, A. R. Rahman and Irshad Kamil After ‘Maskara’ Releases: “Grateful Beyond Imagination”
Actor Vedang Raina’s rendition of “Maskara” from Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film “Main Vaapas Aaunga” has resonated with audiences for its soft romantic tone. Raina posted a behind‑the‑scenes video and a heartfelt Instagram note thanking director Imtiaz Ali, composer A.R. Rahman...
Jon Favreau Isn't "Exactly" Sure Why He Was Asked for The Mandalorian and Grogu to Be the First Star Wars...
Director Jon Favreau says he isn’t entirely sure why Disney chose *The Mandalorian* and Grogu for the first Star Wars theatrical release in seven years, but he sees a chance to draw a new audience. The film, slated for May 22, will...
‘Is God Is’ Review: Aleshea Harris Makes Her Mark With a Brash, Blazing Female Revenge Thriller
‘Is God Is’ is Aleshea Harris’s first feature‑directorial effort, adapting her 2018 Off‑Broadway play into a 99‑minute R‑rated revenge thriller. The film follows twin sisters, played by Kara Young and Mallori Johnson, as they hunt their abusive father, blending blaxploitation swagger, spaghetti‑western...
Bhagyashree Reveals Why She Outearned Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya: ‘It’s a Simple Business’
Bhagyashree disclosed that she earned roughly ₹1.5 lakh (about $1,800) for the 1989 hit Maine Pyar Kiya, double Salman Khan’s ₹75,000 ($900) fee. She attributed the gap to supply‑and‑demand dynamics and the perception that actresses were more replaceable. The interview also highlighted Salman’s four‑to‑five‑month...
Share-Owning Journalism Orgs Press Paramount For Company Docs On Corrupt Trump Merger Dealings
A coalition of press watchdogs, including the Freedom of the Press Foundation and Reporters Without Borders, has sent Paramount a five‑day deadline to produce internal documents related to its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros and alleged Trump‑linked deals. The groups...
Meta Hits Cannes As Sponsor With Host Of Gen Z Stars Including Reece Feldman, Enora Hope & Zainab Jiwa
Meta has secured a multi‑year official partnership with the Cannes Film Festival, positioning the tech giant as a primary sponsor. The company will showcase its AI, wearable tech, and social platforms from a new "Meta House" venue, featuring a lineup...
Outlander's Sam Heughan Addresses James Bond Casting After Being Told He "Wasn't Charismatic Enough"
Sam Heughan revealed he once auditioned for James Bond before Daniel Craig and was told he wasn’t charismatic enough. He now jokes that he’s too old for 007, perhaps suited to play Bond’s dad or a villain. Meanwhile, Amazon MGM’s...
Jaya Bachchan Called Shah Rukh Khan’s Film ‘Most Nonsensical’, Amitabh Bachchan Was Shocked
Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan publicly labeled Shah Rukh Khan’s 2022 blockbuster *Happy New Year* the "most nonsensical" film she’s ever seen during a special screening. Shah Rukh Khan replied graciously, saying the movie was meant for a light‑hearted audience. Despite...
A Guide to Kabuki Theatre in Film
Kokupo, the Japanese epic about a young actor’s rise in the kabuki world, has become Japan’s highest‑grossing live‑action film and earned an Academy Award nomination for hair and makeup. The film’s UK launch is accompanied by a curated guide to...
Michael Jackson Biopic Passes $500 Million at Global Box Office – as Sony Music Reaps Streaming Windfall From Catalog Stake
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has amassed $577 million worldwide in three weekends, becoming the highest‑grossing music biopic domestically and the second ever to top $500 million. Its release triggered a 95% surge in streams of Jackson’s catalog, adding five million monthly...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Already Taken More Money than the First Movie After only 10 Days
The Devil Wears Prada 2 has amassed $433.2 million worldwide in just ten days, overtaking the original’s $326.7 million total. Its $233 million opening weekend was the second‑biggest of the year, and a modest 44% drop in the second weekend left it at $43 million...
Ryan Gosling's "Flawless" Sci-Fi Hailed as a "Masterpiece" Is Now Available to Watch at Home
Ryan Gosling’s sci‑fi blockbuster *Project Hail Mary* has earned $655 million worldwide, making it the second‑largest film of 2026 so far. The movie, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, is now available for digital purchase and rental, with prices around...
Kyoto Animation to Adapt 'Ending Credits Running on the Sea' Into Animated Film
Kyoto Animation announced it will adapt the manga "Ending Credits Running on the Sea" into an animated feature slated for 2027. The adaptation, directed by Taichi Ishidate—known for Violet Evergarden—was revealed with a teaser trailer and a poster featuring protagonist...
Classroom 4
Classroom 4 is an award‑winning documentary directed by Eden Wurmfeld that follows historian Reiko Hillyer’s university‑level course on the history of crime and punishment, taught inside a minimum‑security prison in Portland, Oregon. The class, part of the three‑decade‑old Inside‑Out Prison Exchange...
To Earn some Countries' Film Tax Incentives, You Have to Pass the Test
Film and TV tax incentives now exist in nearly 48 countries, offering rebates up to 40% to lure productions away from Hollywood. To qualify, each nation applies a cultural test that scores a project on content, local contribution, hubs, and...
Casting without Borders: Inside Top Casting Directors' Global Search for Talent
Veteran casting directors are leveraging digital platforms and global networks to source talent worldwide, as shown by Carla Hool’s search for the Virgin Mary in Alejandro Monteverde’s biblical epic and Meredith Tucker’s collaborations on The White Lotus. Tools such as...
Cannes Film Festival Preview: 4 Story Lines to Watch For
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opens Tuesday with a noticeably lighter Hollywood footprint, featuring fewer English‑language titles and no major summer blockbusters. Festival director Thierry Frémaux bolstered the program with a surprise anniversary screening of the original *The Fast and...
‘Treats Its Audience Like Adults’: Why Moneyball Is My Feelgood Movie
Moneyball, the 2011 film starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, is praised for treating its audience like adults by blending data‑driven baseball strategy with human drama. The screenplay by Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian translates Michael Lewis’s complex sabermetrics into...
Stephanie Hsu, Guy Pearce & Hannah Waddingham To Lead San Francisco-Set Crime-Thriller ‘The Teller’ — Cannes Market
Oscar‑nominee Stephanie Hsu, Guy Pearce and Emmy‑winner Hannah Waddingham have been attached to the San Francisco‑set crime thriller “The Teller.” The film is Ben Ripley’s feature‑directorial debut, written by him and pitched as a blend of The Usual Suspects and The Town. Altitude will manage international sales at Cannes, while...
‘Parallel Tales’ & ‘All Of A Sudden’ EPs Launch Boutique Film Financier Saudade Ink
Mike Downey and Istanbul‑based Emir Külal Haznevi have launched Saudade Ink, a boutique film‑financing fund focused on arthouse cinema. The fund, backed by private investors from Turkey and the Middle East, will allocate up to €2 million ($2.3 m) per year for...
Gaza Filmmakers Slam BBC After Shelved Documentary Wins Bafta
The BBC‑commissioned documentary "Gaza: Doctors Under Attack" was shelved by the broadcaster over impartiality concerns, later aired by Channel 4, and won the BAFTA TV Award for Current Affairs. At the ceremony, producers Ben de Pear and journalist Ramita Navai publicly criticized the...
‘Project Hail Mary’ Arrives On Streaming This Week As Film Tops $655 Million At Box Office
Ryan Gosling’s sci‑fi adventure *Project Hail Mary* will hit premium video‑on‑demand on May 12 after a strong theatrical run that has amassed $655.7 million worldwide. The film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and adapted from Andy Weir’s novel, is the...
Pulsing Brain, Twitching Tentacles: How Invaders From Mars Supercharged the Alien Invasion Movie
The British Film Institute has released a fully restored 4K UHD and Blu‑ray edition of William Cameron Menzies’s 1953 sci‑fi classic *Invaders from Mars*. The film, a Cold‑War allegory that equated the red planet with Soviet menace, pioneered striking production...
‘Faces Of Death’ Arrives On Streaming This Week After Quick Demise At Box Office
Independent horror thriller "Faces of Death" opened on April 10, starring Barbie Ferreira as a TikTok‑style content moderator. The film earned $2.6 million domestically against a $7.4 million production budget, seeing its theater count shrink from 1,600 to 50 in three weeks. After...
"Have You Said Too Much?": Pedro Pascal Drops Star Wars 'Spoiler' Ahead of The Mandalorian & Grogu
Pedro Pascal unintentionally revealed that the upcoming film "The Mandalorian & Grogu" will feature the Hutt family, confirming rumors of a Jabba‑related storyline. The movie, directed by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, follows bounty hunter Din Djarin and Grogu as...
Director Talk Heats up for DC’s Deathstroke and Bane Movie
James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios are moving closer to green‑lighting a team‑up film starring supervillains Deathstroke and Bane. Deadline reports comedy director Greg Mottola, who helmed episodes of James Gunn’s Peacemaker, is the front‑runner for the director’s chair,...
Want More Like ‘Rooster’? Prime Video’s 8-Part Comedy Is a Masterpiece From Start to Finish
Prime Video’s eight‑episode drama *Lucky Hank* starring Bob Odenkirk earned a 96% Rotten Tomatoes rating but was cancelled after one season. The series adapts a novel about a jaded literature professor, using sitcom‑style storytelling to make the world of academia...
Mario, Michael & Mary Catapult Global Box Office to $2.63bn in April
April’s global box office reached $2.48 billion, the second‑highest April since 2019, driven largely by three titles – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," and the hold‑over Project Hail Mary. International markets (excluding China) supplied $1.6 billion, 62%...
Can TROPFEST Reclaim Its Place in Australian Film?
Tropfest, Australia’s flagship short‑film festival, returns after a six‑year hiatus, highlighted in an ABC Australian Story episode titled “The Hustler.” The documentary follows founder John Polson, whose troubled youth was redirected by acting, and charts the festival’s rise from a Sydney...