Weekend Box Office: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Shines With $77 Million Weekend
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to $77 million this weekend, nearly triple the debut of the 2006 original and securing the No. 1 spot at the box office. The sequel’s strong performance makes it one of the biggest openings ever for a female‑centric cast and puts it on track to re‑enter the top‑ten of the season’s earnings. Globally the film has already amassed $233 million and is poised to surpass the original’s $326 million worldwide total. The result underscores a growing appetite for franchise extensions anchored by women’s stories.
Taskmaster Favourite Confirmed for New British Movie About Real-Life "Haunted" Painting
Taskmaster star Susan Wokoma has been cast in the British film *Curse in a Frame*, a genre‑bending thriller inspired by a 2023 incident where a charity‑shop painting allegedly haunted its owners. The movie, directed by first‑time feature filmmaker Maria Pawlikowska,...
‘Blue Film’ Review: A Disturbing Look at Pedophilia and Gay Shame Is Independent Cinema at Its Most Provocative
Elliot Tuttle’s provocative indie drama “Blue Film” opens in select U.S. theaters on May 8, 2026 after a circuit‑busting run at Edinburgh and NewFest. The two‑hander, set entirely in a Los Angeles Airbnb, stars Kieron Moore as a camboy and Reed Birney as his...
3 Exciting Netflix Thrillers to Watch This Week (May 4-10)
Netflix’s thriller lineup for the week of May 4‑10 is anchored by Apex, which still tops the platform’s current top‑10 movies. The editorial picks add three distinct titles: Eden, a true‑story survival drama that finally arrived on Netflix after a limited...
There’s a Hit Horror Movie Lurking Inside George Orwell’s ‘1984’ — If Anyone Dares to Adapt It
George Orwell’s 1984 remains a cultural touchstone, yet Hollywood has never produced a major film that treats the novel as a horror‑driven, immersive experience. Recent spikes in book sales—up 192% after the 2025 U.S. inauguration—show a ready audience, but U.S....
Official Trailer for Mysterious Sci-Fi 'Signal One' W/ Quaid & Fuhrman
Shout Studios released the official trailer for the indie sci‑fi film Signal One, formerly titled Littlemouth. The film, written and directed by Canadian filmmaker Jonathon Sobol, stars Isabelle Fuhrman, Dennis Quaid, David Thewlis, Josh Hutcherson and Raoul Bhaneja. It will...
Top 3 New Netflix and Prime Video Arrivals for a Mid-Week Binge (May 4-8)
Netflix and Prime Video unveiled three standout titles for the week of May 4‑8, targeting viewers looking for a mid‑week binge. Netflix adds the British‑produced drama "Legends" on May 7, a gritty tale about customs agents turned anti‑drug operatives. On May 8, Netflix...
Michael Jackson’s Son Prince Says Joe Jackson “Softened Up” Later in Life
Prince Jackson told KIIS‑102.7 host Jojo Wright that he was fortunate to call his grandfather Joe Jackson “Grandpa,” noting the patriarch softened later in life. The comments came while promoting the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," which Prince also executive‑produced. He...
Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård, Demi Moore, and More Join This Year’s Cannes Competition Jury
The Cannes Film Festival announced its 2026 Competition jury, featuring eight distinguished artists alongside president Park Chan‑wook, the first Korean to hold the role. The panel includes Oscar‑winner Demi Moore, Palme d’Or director Chloé Zhao, veteran actor Stellan Skarsgård, and...
5 New Movies to Watch This Week Across Netflix, Hulu, and More (May 4-10)
The article spotlights five new movies streaming in the United States during the week of May 4‑10, 2026. Hulu adds the Sam Raimi survival horror "Send Help" on May 7, while Netflix debuts the Thai action‑romance "My Dearest Assassin" and the heart‑warming drama...
American Pavilion Announces Second Annual California Day at Cannes Film Festival
The American Pavilion and IndieWire are hosting the second annual California Day at the Cannes Film Festival, underscoring California’s role as a premier production hub. The event will focus on the newly passed AB 1138 legislation that expands the state’s film...
Tom Hanks Explains Woody's Bald Spot in Toy Story 5
Tom Hanks clarified that Woody’s newly visible bald spot in the Toy Story 5 teaser is a result of repeated handling, causing the rubber hat to chafe the character’s head. The trailer also shows Woody with a slight beer‑belly, which Hanks attributes...
SEX PISTOLS Bassist GLEN MATLOCK's Autobiographical Documentary 'I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol' Set For Digital Release
The punk documentary "I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol" will be available for purchase or rental on U.S. digital platforms starting May 26, with pre‑orders on Apple TV beginning May 12. Based on Glen Matlock’s memoir, the film details his role in the...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Didn’t Mean to Roast Bezos Like That
The Devil Wears Prada 2 introduces a tech billionaire, Benji Barnes, whose plot to buy the fashion‑magazine stand‑in Runway mirrors real‑world rumors that Jeff Bezos might acquire Condé Nast. The film’s release coincides with Amazon’s lead sponsorship of the 2026 Met...
The Oscars Just Declared that AI Actors and AI-Written Scripts Can't Win Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that only acting performed by consenting humans and screenplays authored by humans will be eligible for Oscar consideration. The new rule directly addresses recent AI experiments, such as the digital resurrection...
Downton Abbey's Matthew Goode Lands Next Movie Role in True Story Drama
Matthew Goode has been confirmed for the indie drama "Hal," playing the father of journalist‑turned‑philanthropist Hal Donaldson. The film dramatizes Donaldson’s founding of Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit that provides disaster relief worldwide. An ensemble cast featuring Ernie Hudson, Emma...
The Great Divide: Hollywood CEO Pay Mega Chart Revealed — Plus Employee Ratios, Union Salaries
Hollywood’s top executives are pulling far ahead of the broader corporate median, with CEOs earning $50 million or more and some, like WarnerMedia’s David Zaslav, receiving $165 million in cash and a potential $550‑$887 million golden parachute. Employee‑to‑CEO pay ratios in the sector...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Turns the Weekend Box Office Into a Runway
The Devil Wears Prada 2 dominated the weekend box office, earning $77 million domestically and $156 million internationally for a near‑$234 million worldwide total, the second‑largest international opening of the year. Disney also made headlines by hiring artist Alexis Franklin to create an intentionally...
Netflix Unveils Trailer for Dibu Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time
Netflix has released the trailer for "Dibu Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time," an animated‑documentary that chronicles Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez’s journey from a Mar del Plata child to World Cup hero. The feature, produced by PEGSA and directed by...
Star Wars Day Misery as Mandalorian and Grogu Predicted to Open to Franchise Low
The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first Star Wars theatrical release in seven years, is projected to open with roughly $80 million, the lowest opening ever for the franchise. The film carries a $165 million production budget, the cheapest Star Wars movie to date, and...
Mortal Kombat Movie Producer Says First Movie Suffered because Studio Didn’t Know What It Had
Todd Garner, producer of the 2021 Mortal Kombat film, said the studio failed to grasp the franchise’s potential, forcing the movie to rely on a single fighting pit for roughly 75% of its runtime due to budget limits. Critics panned...
Kokuho Review – Passionately Male Cain-and-Abel Kabuki Epic of Gender-Crossing Actors
Lee Sang‑il’s "Kokuho" is a sweeping five‑decade saga set in Japan’s kabuki world, focusing on the rivalry between two male onnagata performers. The film, starring Ryô Yoshizawa and Ken Watanabe, became a domestic box‑office hit and secured an Oscar nomination for...
Stephen Graham's "Unpredictable" Dark British Thriller Is Now Available to Watch at Home
Stephen Graham headlines the British psychological thriller *The Good Boy*, now available for home viewing. The film follows teenage Tommy, played by Anson Boon, who awakens chained in a hostile family’s home, with Graham’s character promising twisted rehabilitation. It can...
Varanasi Producer S. S. Karthikeya Opens up on Grand Set Secrets at Comic Con Mexico; Says, “They Are Built Brick...
The upcoming Indian epic *Varanasi*, directed by S.S. Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is generating strong buzz. Producer S.S. Karthikeya disclosed at Comic Con Mexico that the film’s massive sets—including a full replica of...
Taiwan to Release Locally-Produced English Sci-Fi Horror Movie
Taiwanese indie studio Killing Angel Film released the trailer for “Mr. Monster,” an English‑language sci‑fi horror film starring Andrew Chau and Camille Chalons. The plot follows a lethal survival game, and production faced intense physical demands, including a stunt injury...
Sound of Falling Movie Review: Cannes Jury Prize Winner Is a Beautiful Tale of Trauma
Sound of Falling, directed by Mascha Schilinski, captured the 2025 Cannes Jury Prize for its haunting, non‑linear portrait of four women living on the same German farm across a century. The film weaves narratives from the 1910s, 1940s, 1980s East...
This Forgotten Netflix War Thriller Is the Most Surprising True Story of WWII
Netflix’s 2022 release "Operation Mincemeat" dramatizes the real British deception that misled Nazi forces before the 1943 Sicily invasion. Starring Colin Firth, Jason Isaacs and Matthew Macfadyen, the film blends war drama, heist thrills and espionage to spotlight the unsung...
Mortal Kombat 2 Kitana And Jade Actors Praise The Film's Female Characters
Mortal Kombat 2 expands its female roster by adding Kitana, Jade, and Sindel, a move praised by actors Adeline Rudolph and Tati Gabrielle. Both highlighted director Simon McQuoid’s intentional effort to honor the series’ female fighters and give them meaningful screen...
‘As Reassuring as a Warm Hug’: Why Donnie Darko Is My Feelgood Movie
Ben Child argues that *Donnie Darko* functions as an unexpected feel‑good movie, marrying teenage alienation, apocalyptic dread, and a multiverse plot with an uplifting emotional core. The piece highlights the film’s prescient take on alternate realities, its influence on later...
Nukkad Naatak, Haq, Kennedy and More: How Streaming Is Giving a Second Life to Theatrical Outcasts
Nukkad Naatak, a low‑budget indie Hindi film made for under ₹1 crore (≈ $120,000), struggled to find theatrical support but after debuting on Netflix it entered the platform’s top‑10. Similar turnarounds occurred for titles such as Haq, Kennedy, Dhadak 2 and Vadh 2, which...
Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia Teams up with Parambrata Chatterjee for New Project; Nainital Shoot Sparks Buzz
Actress Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia confirmed a new collaboration with actor Parambrata Chatterjee after posting a selfie from their Nainital shoot. The untitled film has already gone on floors, with production reportedly on schedule. The pairing, which merges talent from Hindi...
Michael 2: Story, Release Timeline, Filming Schedule & Everything We Know About The Michael Jackson Biopic Sequel
Lionsgate has officially placed the Michael Jackson biopic sequel, Michael 2, in early development, citing high confidence that the project will move forward. The follow‑up will shift focus to the pop star’s later career, emphasizing professional milestones rather than earlier legal...
Maul – Shadow Lord Season 2: Everything We Know About the Star Wars Show
Season 2 of Disney+’s *Maul – Shadow Lord* is confirmed, though a firm release date remains unannounced. If the series follows the same development cycle as Season 1—announced at Star Wars Celebration 2025 and premiered in 2026—a 2027 debut is the most plausible timeline....
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Streaming Release Date Estimate, News & Updates
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened in theaters on May 1, 2026 under 20th Century Studios. A definitive streaming launch date has not been announced, but industry analysts project an August 2026 debut on Disney-owned platforms. Disney is expected to...
Australian Cinematographers Society Awards 2026: Winners
The Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) held its 56th National Awards in Adelaide, honoring top visual storytellers across film and television. Veteran cinematographer Bob Nguyen was named ACS Cinematographer of the Year for the second time and captured a Gold Tripod...
Apex
Netflix’s new thriller *Apex* stars Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton and Eric Bana in a stark, R‑rated survival tale set in Australia’s Blue Mountains. Director Baltasar Kormákur eschews green‑screen effects, filming on location to let the landscape become a hostile character....
30 Years Later, The Craft Is Still the Best Witch Movie of All Time
The Craft celebrated its 30th anniversary, reaffirming its position as the premier witch‑movie in a crowded horror subgenre. The 1996 teen thriller blends supernatural intrigue with raw adolescent struggles, earning lasting acclaim for its authentic dialogue and low‑budget aesthetic. Its...
This Wild '60s Western Has Cowboys Fighting Dinosaurs - And It's Streaming For Free
The Valley of Gwangi, a 1969 film that fuses Western tropes with dinosaur monster action, finally streams for free on YouTube. Originally conceived by Willis O’Brien in the 1930s and brought to life by Ray Harryhausen’s stop‑motion mastery, the movie...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Follows up The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Sequel Success
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to $77 million domestically and $233.6 million worldwide, ranking as the second‑biggest opening of 2026 behind The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The strong debut underscores the power of sequels to draw audiences, matching other surprise hits like...
Oh God, What Happened To The New Animal Farm, And Why?
Angel Studios, a production company led by a family of Latter‑Day Saints, released a new film adaptation of George Orwell’s *Animal Farm*. The version injects overt Christian and right‑leaning values, diverging sharply from the novel’s original anti‑totalitarian satire. Critics on...
Spike Lee Defends ‘Michael’ For Not Including Child Abuse Claims: “People Showed Up”
Spike Lee defended the new Michael Jackson biopic, saying the film ends in 1988 and therefore cannot include the 1993 child‑abuse allegations. Director Antoine Fuqua echoed the decision, noting a sequel will address later claims. The original three‑hour cut contained...
Horror ‘Hokum’ Leads Indie Weekend With $6.4 Million, No. 5 Spot — Specialty Box Office
Neon’s horror‑comedy *Hokum* opened on 1,885 screens, pulling in $6.4 million and landing at No. 5 in the North American box office behind four wide‑release blockbusters. The film was produced on a modest $5 million budget and has earned an 86% Rotten Tomatoes...
‘Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Leads Box Office With $77 Million
Meryl Streep returned as Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada 2," delivering a $77 million domestic opening—the strongest debut for a traditional comedy in 11 years. The film added $157 million from overseas markets, pushing its worldwide total to roughly $234 million. Female...
Netflix's "Gripping" Serial Killer Thriller Confirms Release Date with First-Look Images
Netflix announced the release date for its new thriller The Whisper Man, debuting on August 28. The film adapts Alex North’s bestselling novel and stars Robert De Niro, Adam Scott, and Luca Porto. First‑look images reveal a tense, village‑setting plot involving missing children and...
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Cast Reveals What It Would Take to Make a 3rd Movie
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt told People they would consider starring in a third "The Devil Wears Prada" film, but only if the screenplay meets their standards. Streep added a tongue‑in‑cheek condition that the entire cast must still...
A Hundred Scenes of Awajima Is the Most Beautiful Anime You’re Not Watching
Anime "A Hundred Scenes of Awajima" premiered on Crunchyroll this spring, adapting Takako Shimura’s watercolor manga. Produced by Madhouse and directed by Morio Asaka, the three‑episode series uses a pair‑centric narrative and watercolor‑style animation to explore the fleeting emotions of...
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Steps Out to $77 Million at the Box Office
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened with a $77 million domestic debut, bringing its worldwide total to $233.6 million—about 72 % of the original’s earnings. Women comprised 71 % of the opening‑week audience, underscoring their box‑office clout. The sequel, made on a $100 million budget, earned a 77 %...
This Wild New Sci-Fi Movie Is Truly The Twilight Zone For The Modern Age
Kevin Hamedani’s darkly satirical sci‑fi film *The Saviors* debuted at SXSW, following a suburban California couple who suspect their Middle‑Eastern guest‑house tenants of extremist plots. The story blends Twilight Zone‑style suspense with black comedy, starring Adam Scott, Danielle Deadwyler and Greg Kinnear. Its...
Alternativa Film Festival Wraps in Medellín, Prizes ‘Runa Simi,’ ‘9-Month Contract,’ ‘A Useful Ghost’
The third edition of the Alternativa Film Festival concluded in Medellín, Colombia, awarding $20,000 cash prizes to five feature films and $10,000 to two short films. Winners included Peru’s documentary “Runa Simi,” Georgia’s “9‑Month Contract,” and Thailand’s “A Useful Ghost,” among others. The event...
Adolescence Break-Out Star Owen Cooper Confirmed for "Truly Original" British Thriller
British thriller Foxfinder has confirmed teen actor Owen Cooper alongside Tessa Thompson and Ebon Moss‑Bachrach. The film, directed by Aoife McArdle and co‑written with Dawn King, adapts King’s 2011 play and will shoot this summer in Bavaria. Production is backed...