Inventory: 10 Gimmick-Driven Shark Movies Trying to Outswim Jaws
The article surveys a wave of gimmick‑driven shark movies that try to out‑shine Spielberg’s classic by adding fresh hooks—3‑D spectacles, oversized predators, wartime settings, flooded towns, and even serial‑killer angles. It highlights titles such as *Jaws 3‑D*, *The Meg*, *Beast Of War*, *Fear Below*, *47 Meters Down*, *Under Paris* and *Dangerous Animals*, noting which rely on novelty versus genuine craft. While many are low‑budget novelty acts, a few, like the Australian war‑shark film, earn praise for practical effects and storytelling. The piece argues that these creative premises keep the shark‑genre alive in the streaming era.
The Cast and Crew of “Conbody VS Everybody” Have Each Other’s Backs for Life
Debra Granik’s new episodic series “Conbody VS Everybody” premiered at Sundance on Jan 23, 2024, spotlighting former inmate‑turned‑fitness entrepreneur Coss Marte. Over eight years, the crew followed Marte as he built a body‑weight gym in NYC’s Lower East Side that exclusively hires...
Indie Film Has an Audience Problem
Independent producer Daren Smith reveals that his recent indie releases attracted only 25,000‑50,000 theatergoers, far short of the 250,000‑500,000 tickets needed to recoup costs and fund future projects. He attributes the shortfall to a misaligned audience‑building strategy, arguing that traditional...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Script Notes Reveal a Half-Step Fix to the MCU’s Peter Parker
Marvel’s upcoming *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day* aims to strip Peter Parker of Tony Stark’s financial support, returning him to a self‑made, blue‑collar hero. Script notes confirm “no more Stark money for gadgets,” yet introduce an AI named E.V. and a...
Society Has No Choice but to Contend with AI-Resurrected Val Kilmer, Says His Daughter
Val Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, publicly endorsed the AI‑generated recreation of her late father in the upcoming film *As Deep As The Grave*. She argued that Kilmer had consented before his death and that the technology can establish a licensing...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: Meryl Streep Is Funnier than Ever
The Devil Wears Prada 2 returns with Meryl Streep reprising the iconic Miranda Priestly, delivering sharper, more biting humor than the original. The sequel follows Andy Sachs, now a senior editor, and Emily Charlton, who has shifted to retail, as they navigate the collapse...
Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep Go Full Family Channel in The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives as a glossy, star‑studded sequel that leans heavily on nostalgia rather than the sharp satire of the 2006 original. Meryl Streep reprises Miranda Priestly, but her character is reduced to a familiar caricature, while Anne...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Review: Meryl Streep- and Anne Hathaway-Starring Sequel Is the Fast Fashion of Movies
The Devil Wears Prada 2 hit theaters on May 1, 2026, reuniting Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt after a 20‑year gap. While the film recreates the original’s glossy aesthetic, critics say it feels like fast‑fashion cinema—stylish but lacking depth. The plot...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: Lovely Clothes. Savage Quips. And a Cameo by a Celebrated Irish Golfer
The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci for a glossy, two‑hour sequel that leans on fan service rather than fresh storytelling. Andy Sachs loses her digital‑era media job and is thrust into...
American Pavilion Announces Lineup for 2026 Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes
American Pavilion, presented by IndieWire, announced the 2026 Emerging Filmmaker Showcase lineup for Cannes, featuring 20 short films across documentary, drama, animation, and sci‑fi. Sponsored by Gold House, the program spotlights under‑represented voices, including a dedicated LGBTQ+ segment, and draws...
Action Thriller 'Badland Rising' Trailer W/ Jake Ryan & Nathan Phillips
Saban Films released the official trailer for the Australian action thriller Badland Rising, formerly titled Homeward. The film follows former SAS sniper Dave, played by Jake Ryan, as he is thrust into a 19‑hour chase after a botched robbery leaves...
Three Great Documentaries to Stream
The latest streaming roundup spotlights Emile de Antonio’s 1964 documentary “Point of Order,” now available on the Criterion Channel. The film condenses 36 days of televised Senate Army‑McCarthy hearings into a focused narrative that examines Senator Joseph R. McCarthy’s tactics and his aide...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Emotional Opening Sequence Has Been Revealed
The first three pages of the Spider‑Man: Brand New Day screenplay have been released, revealing an emotional opening set nine months after No Way Home. Peter Parker, now alone after his memories of MJ and Ned are erased, grapples with...
What to Watch Now: Caught Stealing (2025)
Darren Aronofsky’s new film *Caught Stealing* (2025) lands on Netflix as a 1‑hour‑46‑minute blend of graphic violence and a 1990s‑era New York caper. The movie stars Austin Butler as a former baseball prodigy‑turned‑bartender, alongside Regina King, Zoë Kravitz and a cameo by...
The World Is a Horny, Repressed Nightmare in One Night Only Trailer
Will Gluck’s new rom‑com One Night Only debuted a trailer featuring a society where premarital sex is legal only 12 hours a year. Director Dan Reed criticized the Michael Jackson biopic for glossing over abuse allegations, while the film still...
Conecta Magaluf-Mallorca Unveils 26 Projects Competing In Its Four Pitching Sessions
Conecta Magaluf‑Mallorca’s tenth edition will host four international pitching sessions in Mallorca from May 25‑28, featuring 26 projects chosen from 271 submissions submitted by creators in 34 countries. The event attracted a strong European (44%) and American (49%) presence, with Spain...
The Devil Doesn’t Wear Prada, She Wears ‘Anything She Fucking Wants’
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is slated for a theatrical release, reuniting Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci with original writer Aline Brosh McKenna. Costume designer Molly Rogers, who apprenticed under Patricia Field on the first film, returns...
Olivia Colman's "Captivating" Murder Mystery with "Famous Twist" Is Now Streaming for Free
The 2017 Kenneth Branagh‑directed *Murder on the Orient Express* is now streaming free on Channel 4 in the UK for the next 29 days. The film features an all‑star ensemble including Olivia Colman, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe and Judi Dench, and adapts Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit. Critical...
‘A False Narrative Around a Paedophile’: Michael Jackson Biopic Criticised by Leaving Neverland Director
The new Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," directed by Antoine Fuqua, has been sharply criticized by Dan Reed, the filmmaker behind the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland. Reed argues the film sanitizes Jackson’s alleged child‑sex abuse, portraying accusers as liars and omitting...
Christopher Nolan Drops Hint About The Odyssey Runtime After Oppenheimer Complaints
Christopher Nolan announced that his upcoming adaptation of *The Odyssey* will be shorter than his previous blockbuster *Oppenheimer* because IMAX film projectors cap runtime at three hours. The epic, slated for July 17, is the first movie shot entirely on...
Empathy Holdings CEO Angel Maldonado - the only Tech Backer of the Molly Russell Documentary
Angel Maldonado, founder and CEO of Empathy Holdings, provided both technical insight and financial backing for the documentary "Molly Vs The Machines," which examines how social‑media platforms and emerging AI contributed to the 2026 suicide of 14‑year‑old Molly Russell. The...
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Cast on the Sequel
The Devil Wears Prada returns for a sequel on May 1, 2026, reuniting original director David Frankel with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. The film revisits the iconic fashion magazine Runway, now confronting tech‑driven market upheaval and a fragmented...
‘Departures’ Review: Finding Levity Amid the Pain
British tragicomedy "Departures" follows Benji’s chaotic post‑breakup spiral, blending alcohol‑fueled rebound, BDSM encounters, and flashbacks to childhood violence and an AIDS warning. The film juxtaposes trauma with moments of queer pleasure, culminating in a tense encounter with Jake, a dominant...
Rachel Nickell's Son Was Two when He Witnessed Her Murder – and Now He's Helped Make a Netflix Series About...
Netflix will debut two linked projects on June 4, 2026—a three‑part drama titled *The Witness* and a feature documentary *The Murder of Rachel Nickell*. Both are built around the 1992 Wimbledon Common murder of Rachel Nickell, with her son Alex...
South Africa Film Sets Ditch Diesel in Green Energy Shift
South African film sets are swapping diesel generators for solar‑powered mobile energy, highlighted by Netflix's production of the second season of "One Piece" in Cape Town. Cinergy Mobile Power supplied a 150 kW solar array and a 400 kWh battery system, cutting...
Construction Starts Soon On AI Movie Studio in DFW Metroplex
Construction on a $750 million mixed‑use campus in Mansfield, Texas, will begin in August 2026, featuring an AI‑enabled movie studio. The first phase, budgeted at $50 million, adds four 18,000‑sq‑ft sound stages, production offices and parking, with completion slated for 2027. Over five...
Shah Rukh Khan-Saif Ali Khan’s Kartavya Locks May 15 Netflix Premiere: Report
Saif Ali Khan is set to return to Netflix with the crime drama *Kartavya*, which Variety India reports will premiere on May 15 2026, though Netflix has not formally confirmed the date. The film is produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment...
EXCLUSIVE: Raja Shivaji to Release with Different Runtimes in Hindi and Marathi; Hindi Version Shorter by 8 Minutes
Raja Shivaji, starring Riteish Deshmukh, will debut on May 1 in two language versions—Marathi and Hindi. The Hindi cut is certified at 187.05 minutes, while the Marathi version runs 195.05 minutes, making the Hindi edition eight minutes shorter. Both films...
Toy Story 5 Director Gives Exciting News on Part 6 & More
Toy Story 5 is slated for a June 19, 2026 release, and director Andrew Stanton revealed that early brainstorming has already generated enough material for at least one more feature, Toy Story 6. Stanton explained that the franchise’s unique ability to age...
Bhoot Bangla Box Office Collection Day 12 Live Updates: Akshay Kumar Film Sees 19.2% Growth, Rolls Out Buy 1 Get...
Akshay Kumar’s horror‑comedy *Bhoot Bangla* posted a net collection of ₹4.35 crore (~$524 k) on Day 12, marking a 19.2% rise from the previous day. The film’s worldwide gross now stands at ₹195.25 crore (~$23.5 million), with overseas earnings of ₹51 crore (~$6.1 million). A Buy‑One‑Get‑One ticket...
‘Harry Potter’ Star Leaves the Fantasy World Behind for New Star-Studded Thriller
Collider has released an exclusive interactive "Sorting Hat" quiz that lets readers discover which Hogwarts house they belong to. The eight‑question personality test mirrors the iconic ceremony from the Harry Potter films, assigning users to Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw....
Adam Sandler’s 16% RT Movie Beats Denis Villeneuve’s Sci-Fi Epic on Free Streaming
Adam Sandler’s 2014 romantic comedy Blended has risen to the number‑one spot on Pluto TV’s U.S. streaming chart, overtaking Denis Villeneuve’s Oscar‑winning sci‑fi drama Arrival, which sits at second. Despite a 16% Rotten Tomatoes rating, Blended’s modest $40‑45 million budget turned...
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Season 1 Episodes 7 & 8 Review
Ricky Church gives *Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord* episodes 7 and 8 a 9/10 rating, highlighting a blend of high‑octane action and deep character work. The episodes expand Maul’s psyche, showing his struggle with past defeats and a newfound...
Huace and Utopai Studios Partner on Long-Form AI-Driven Content Creation
Huace Film & TV Co., one of China’s largest content producers, has signed a partnership with U.S.-based Utopai Studios to embed its PAI cinematic storytelling AI across the company’s long‑form production pipeline. The agreement features a sizable annual usage commitment...
Billie Eilish Puts Manchester at Centre of New 3D Concert Film
Billie Eilish has teamed with legendary director James Cameron to produce a 3D concert film that captures four nights of her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour at Manchester’s Co‑op Live venue. The project, sparked by a suggestion from Cameron’s...
Billie Eilish Puts Manchester at Centre of New 3D Concert Film
Billie Eilish teamed with legendary director James Cameron to produce a 3‑D concert film captured over four nights at Manchester’s Co‑op Live during her Hit Me Hard And Soft world tour. The project employed new miniature 3‑D cameras to follow Eilish’s high‑energy performance and...
Should I Marry a Murderer? - the Love Story that Uncovered a Killer
Netflix’s three‑part documentary "Should I Marry a Murderer?" recounts the 2017 Scottish homicide in which Alexander “Sandy” McKellar killed charity cyclist Tony Parsons and buried him with his twin brother. Dr. Caroline Muirhead, the killer’s new girlfriend, reported the crime, secretly recorded confessions...
John Wick 5 Finally Gets a Positive Update After Being Confirmed over a Year Ago
Lionsgate confirmed that Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski have landed on a core idea for John Wick: Chapter 5, though no release timetable was given. Production has officially begun on the Caine‑centred spin‑off *Ballerina*, with Donnie Yen both returning as...
Colman Domingo Starred As Batman In A DC Project You've Probably Never Heard Of
Colman Domingo lends his voice to Batman in Spotify’s 2022 audio drama *Batman Unburied*. The series expanded with a spin‑off, *The Riddler: Secrets in the Dark*, and a Season 2 titled *Fallen City*, both featuring Domingo as the Dark Knight. Writer‑producer...
Anne Hathaway’s Flop Movie Before Devil Wears Prada 2 Shows Star Power Has Changed
Anne Hathaway’s latest A24 release, Mother Mary, has grossed only $2 million, leading theaters to cut its showtimes. The modest earnings highlight a broader industry shift where marquee names no longer assure box‑office success. Declining theater attendance and the rise of...
‘Ultraman: Towards the Future,’ ‘Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero’ Complete Series Combo on Blu-Ray May 12 From Mill Creek and Alliance
Mill Creek Entertainment and Alliance Home Entertainment will issue a Blu‑ray combo set on May 12, 2026 that bundles the complete runs of “Ultraman: Towards the Future” and “Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero.” Both series are among the few Ultraman titles produced...
Charlize Theron Hits Netflix’s ‘Apex’ With 38.2 Million Views
Netflix’s new mountaineering action film *Apex*, starring Charlize Theron, recorded 38.2 million global views for the week ending April 26, making it the platform’s top‑performing English‑language movie. The thriller pits Theron’s bereaved climber against a serial‑killer antagonist played by Taron Egerton. Theron’s...
Warner to Bow 1996 Actioner ‘Eraser’ on 4K Digital and Disc June 16
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment announced a 4K Ultra HD Blu‑ray and digital release of the 1996 action film *Eraser* on June 16, marking its 30th anniversary. The remastered edition includes fresh bonus material featuring director Chuck Russell, star Vanessa Williams, and...
Step Into the World of He-Man with Masters of the Universe Featurettes and New Poster
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures have unveiled a new theatrical poster and two featurettes to promote the live‑action Masters of the Universe film, slated for release on June 5 in the United States. Directed by Travis Knight, the movie stars...
Zorro/Django: We Need to Make Antonio Banderas and Jamie Foxx Happen
A new live‑action film is emerging from the Dynamite comic that pairs Quentin Tarantino’s Django with the legendary hero Zorro. The project, co‑written by Tarantino and comic creator Matt Wagner, has attracted writer Brian Helgeland and is rumored to cast...
Anne Hathaway’s Controversial New Horror Movie About a ‘Tradwife’ Is Already Hell Online
Anne Hathaway is set to star in and produce a film adaptation of Caro Claire Burke’s controversial novel “Yesteryear,” which imagines a modern “tradwife” thrust back to the 19th‑century frontier. Amazon MGM acquired the rights in a competitive July 2024 bidding war and hired...
Is Film and TV Production in Los Angeles Starting to Turn the Corner?
Los Angeles film and TV production is showing early signs of recovery after a steep decline, driven by California's expanded tax‑credit program. FilmLA reported a 10% increase in shoot days in Q1 2026, with feature filming surging 52% year‑over‑year while TV...
L.A. Production Report: Karen Bass Says Hollywood Is ‘Turning a Corner’ as Subsidies Kick In
Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass announced that Hollywood production is “turning a corner” after a 16 percent quarter‑over‑quarter rise in shoot days during Q1 2026. The rebound is tied to California’s expanded tax‑credit program, which was doubled to $750 million, pushing the share of...
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Suffers A Major Viewership Drop
Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again season 2 recorded a sharp viewership decline, with Luminate Data reporting only 4.5 million views and 10.8 million hours watched across the first five episodes. Compared with season 1’s 8.3 million views and 24 million hours in the same period, the series...
‘Artificial,’ Starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, Looks Like a ‘Social Network’ for the AI Era
Luca Guadagnino is directing "Artificial," a comedic‑drama starring Andrew Garfield as OpenAI co‑founder Sam Altman. The film dramatizes the November 2023 boardroom upheaval that saw Altman fired and reinstated within days, spotlighting key figures like Greg Brockman and Ilya Sutskever....