First Look at Aubrey Plaza's "Amazing" Drama as It Gets an Exciting Update
Aubrey Plaza headlines the drama *The Accompanist*, the feature‑film directorial debut of Zach Woods, known for his work on *The Office US*, *Silicon Valley* and *Veep*. The cast also includes veteran Susan Sarandon as a mysterious foster mother. The story follows a child‑welfare agent who rescues a nine‑year‑old girl from a dangerous situation involving her dementia‑stricken grandfather. The film will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival with screenings on June 4, 5 and 7.
Netflix's 6-Part Critically-Acclaimed Historical Drama Is Worth a Weekend Binge
Netflix’s six‑season series *The Crown* (2016‑2023) dramatizes Queen Elizabeth II’s reign from post‑World II Britain to 2022. Created by Peter Morgan, the show swaps actors every two seasons to mirror the aging of real‑life figures, delivering a seamless visual timeline. The ensemble—featuring Vanessa Kirby,...
Princess Diaries 3 Gets Disappointing Update as Anne Hathaway Explains Long Delay
Anne Hathaway confirmed she is still working on a third Princess Diaries film, but the project remains ungreen‑lit despite director Adele Lim signing on in 2024. The development has stalled as Hathaway’s focus shifted to promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2,...
Ranveer Singh-Starrer Dhurandhar 2 Sees 93.5% Jump on 6th Saturday; Earns over Rs 1722 Cr Worldwide
Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar 2 posted a 93.5% earnings jump on its sixth Saturday, pulling in Rs 3 crore (≈ $360,000) from nearly 3,000 Indian screens. The film’s cumulative domestic net has reached Rs 1,127 crore (≈ $136 million) and worldwide gross now stands at Rs 1,723 crore (≈ $207 million),...
Tharun Bhascker’s Gaayapadda Simham Turns Donald Trump’s Deportation Orders Into a Telugu Comedy, Watch Trailer
Tharun Bhascker’s new Telugu film Gaayapadda Simhan launches its trailer, portraying a young Indian’s American dream shattered by a massive deportation order announced by former President Donald Trump. The comedy‑drama follows the protagonist’s forced return to India and his chaotic...
Dug Dug Trailer Out: Ritwik Pareek’s Debut Explores Faith, Mystery and a “Wish-Granting” Bike
Ritwik Pareek’s debut feature *Dug Dug* drops its trailer, revealing a whimsical comedy‑mystery about a village bike that grants wishes. The film is backed by four heavyweight Indian producers—Anurag Kashyap, Nikkhil Advani, Vikramaditya Motwane and Vasan Bala—and will open in Indian theatres on...
Shanaya Kapoor-Adarsh Gourav Starrer Tu Yaa Main Trends in 12 Countries on Netflix Top 10
Shanaya Kapoor’s second film, *Tu Yaa Main*, has become a streaming hit after its Netflix debut, reaching the No. 1 spot in India and landing in the Top 10 in twelve countries. The movie’s viral dialogue, “Tu yedi ho gayi kya, bachi?”,...
Michael Box Office Collection Day 2: Michael Jackson Biopic Earns over Rs 10 Crore, Eyes $100M Opening Weekend in North...
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael, a musical biopic starring Michael Jackson’s nephew Jafar Jackson, has crossed the Rs 10.3 crore ($1.24 million) mark in India after two days and opened in North America with $39.5 million across 3,955 theatres. Industry trackers project a $90‑100 million opening weekend...
Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Cocktail 2: Bollywood Brings Back the ‘One Hero, Many...
Bollywood is reviving the classic ‘one hero, many heroines’ formula with three romantic comedies launching within 35 days. Ayushmann Khurrana leads *Pati Patni Aur Woh Do* (May 15), juggling three women, followed by Varun Dhawan’s *Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai*...
Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji Faces the Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Wave: Why the Actor-Filmmaker Isn’t Scared
Riteish Deshmukh is set to release his decade‑long passion project *Raja Shivaji* on May 1, 2026, amid the box‑office surge generated by the franchise hit Dhurandhar 2. Deshmukh, who also writes and directs the period drama, says audience tastes are evolving and that...
4,000 Prisoners and One Script: How Sanjay Dutt’s Time in Jail Breathed New Life Into Khalnayak Returns
Actor Sanjay Dutt announced "Khalnayak Returns," a fresh reinterpretation of his 1993 hit, backed by Jio Studios, Three Dimension Motion Pictures, and Aspect Entertainment. Dutt revealed the sequel idea emerged while he was incarcerated in the 1990s, when inmates urged...
Shigeru Miyamoto Thanks Fans for Seeing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Says to "Look Forward to More Content Featuring Mario"
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has sustained a box‑office surge three weeks after launch, on track to surpass $1 billion globally. The film opened in Japan two days ago, adding a fresh revenue boost. Despite mixed critical reviews, fan turnout remains...
‘Backrooms’: How Kane Parsons Turned YouTube Project Into “Lonely” A24 Film With 30K-Square-Foot Set
Kane Parsons, A24’s youngest feature director at 20, is turning his viral YouTube horror series “Backrooms” into a theatrical film releasing May 29, 2026. The movie stars Renate Reinsve, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mark Duplass and others, and is produced by James...
Moneyball 4K Review: Brad Pitt Sports Movie Is an All-Time Great
The 15th‑anniversary Moneyball 4K Blu‑ray revives Brad Pitt’s acclaimed sports drama with a native 4K transfer and DTS‑HD 5.1 sound, delivering sharper images and richer audio than the 2013 version. The disc includes twelve minutes of deleted scenes, a blooper...
Groove 4K Review: Underrated Rave Movie Is Still a Good Time
After a 25‑year wait, Greg Harrison’s cult rave film *Groove* finally arrives in 4K Ultra HD, offering a high‑definition upgrade to the original DVD. The release features HDR‑enhanced visuals and a DTS‑HD 5.1 mix that bring the movie’s bass‑heavy soundtrack to...
4K Ultra HD Review – Soldier (1998)
Soldier, a 1998 sci‑fi action film directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and written by Blade Runner co‑writer David Webb Peoples, stars Kurt Russell as Sergeant Todd 3465. The movie attempts to merge practical miniatures with early CGI, resulting in visuals...
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Good Boy’ on Hulu, an Engrossing Horror Story Told Wholly From a Dog’s Point-of-View
Good Boy, a horror thriller streamed on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, tells its story entirely from a dog’s perspective, using director Ben Leonberg’s own pet Indy as the protagonist. The film blends classic haunted‑house tropes with a canine sensory...
The Best James Bond Ever, According To One Former 007 Actor
Timothy Dalton, who played James Bond in the late 1980s, told the Los Angeles Times that Daniel Craig is the best Bond ever, citing the 2006 reboot *Casino Royale* and its gritty realism. Dalton also criticized Roger Moore’s later outings as veering...
LeBron James’ Sex Comedy Sets Netflix Streaming Date
Trainwreck, the 2015 Judd Apatow comedy starring Amy Schumer and featuring LeBron James in a supporting cameo, will begin streaming on Netflix on May 1, 2026. The film originally opened in U.S. theaters on July 17, 2015 and earned an...
How Arrival Author Ted Chiang Feels About Denis Villeneuve's Movie Adaptation
Denis Villeneuve’s 2016 film Arrival, adapted from Ted Chiang’s novella The Story of Your Life, earned the author’s approval. Chiang said the movie stays true to the spirit of his work while reshaping elements for cinematic effect, and he praised...
Here's an Extended Look at the Johnny Cage Vs. Kitana Fight Scene in the Mortal Kombat 2 Movie
The Mortal Kombat 2 movie, slated for May 8, 2026, released a new trailer that spotlights an extended preview of a Johnny Cage versus Kitana fight. The clip, sourced from an alleged IMDb leak, shows Cage greeting Kitana before she attacks with her...
Antoine Fuqua Reportedly Got an Extra $15 Million for Those Allegation-Removing Michael Reshoots
Director Antoine Fuqua’s compensation for the Michael Jackson biopic jumped from $10 million to $25 million after the Jackson Estate forced a 22‑day reshoot that stripped all references to sexual‑abuse allegations. The reshoots were financed as advances against royalties, inflating the already...
Scarlett Johansson’s Oscar-Winning Hit Is Coming To Peacock
Taika Waititi’s Oscar‑winning black comedy *Jojo Rabbit* will debut on Peacock on May 1, 2026. The 2019 film, starring Scarlett Johansson and Roman Griffin Davis, earned roughly $90 million worldwide against a $14 million budget and garnered critical acclaim. It received six Academy Award...
Netflix Is Getting a Stacked List of Anime for Its May Slate — Here’s 5 You Can't Miss
Netflix is bolstering its May 2026 slate with five new anime titles, ranging from returning fan‑favorites to fresh adaptations. The lineup includes Devil May Cry Season 2, One Piece’s Whole Cake Island Part 4 and the start of the Elbaf arc, Jujutsu...
Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You Could Be the Best Rom-Com of 2026
"Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You" is an upcoming anti‑work anime noir set to debut on Crunchyroll in July 2026. Adapted from a Twitter‑originated manga, the series follows over‑worked salaryman Sasaki and teenage cashier Yamada as they bond over smoking...
Oscar Winner Michael B. Jordan Confirmed for Battlefield Movie
Michael B. Jordan has been confirmed to join the upcoming film adaptation of EA’s multiplayer shooter “Battlefield.” Veteran filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie will write, direct and produce the project, bringing his blockbuster pedigree from the Mission: Impossible series and Top Gun: Maverick. The announcement follows the...
‘Silent Friend’ Director Ildikó Enyedi Leads Sloan Science Awards at SFFILM
SFFILM announced $115,000 in grants for its Sloan Science in Cinema Initiative at the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival. Director Ildikó Enyedi’s 2025 film “Silent Friend” won the $5,000 Sloan Science on Screen Award and will screen on April 26. The...
Emma Stone and Pedro Pascal's "Audacious" And "Brilliant" Comic Thriller Lands New UK Streaming Home
Ari Aster’s neo‑Western thriller Eddington, starring Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and Austin Butler, has launched on UK streaming platforms NOW Cinema and Sky Cinema. The film, set during the COVID‑19 pandemic in a small American town, blends violence, cult‑like online streaming, and a power struggle...
‘John Wick’s Donnie Yen Begins Production On ‘Caine’ Standalone Film: “Here We Go”
Donnie Yen announced the start of production on a Caine standalone film, also serving as its director. The blind assassin, introduced in John Wick: Chapter 4, returns to protect his daughter while confronting the High Table. The John Wick franchise recently topped $1 billion...
Kunchacko Boban, Lijomol Jose Thriller Title Set as ‘Unmadham,’ Release Date Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian production houses T‑Series and Panorama Studios announced the Malayalam psychological thriller “Unmadham,” starring Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose. The film marks editor‑turned‑director Kiran Das’s feature debut, with a screenplay by National Film Award‑winner Shahi Kabir. Set around a police constable reopening a cold...
Bill Nighy's Highest-Rated Drama Hailed as "Unmissable" Is the Movie to Watch Tonight
The Oscar‑nominated drama Living, starring Bill Nighy, will air on Channel 4 at 9 pm tonight and remain on the broadcaster’s free streaming platform for up to 28 days. Adapted from Akira Kurosawa’s 1952 classic Ikiru by Kazuo Ishiguro, the film follows...
Fact-Checking ‘Michael’: What the Biopic Gets Right and Wrong About Michael Jackson
The new biopic "Michael" attempts to dramatize Michael Jackson’s rise, family conflict, and cultural impact while navigating legal constraints imposed by the Jackson estate. Fact‑checking shows the film gets several key details right—Joseph Jackson’s belt abuse and the real‑life truce...
Haitian Woman Judged by Bible Instead of Law Focus of Documentary ‘Job 1:21,’ Winner of Visions Du Réel Award
Haitian filmmaker Samuel Suffren’s debut documentary “Job 1:21” won a top award at the Visions du Réel market forum in Switzerland. The film chronicles the story of Aline, a woman held in pre‑trial detention for five years and later judged by...
Love, Lust and Loose Screws: The Weekender’s 10 Best AI Movies of the Past 20 Years
The Weekender curated a subjective list of the ten most impactful AI‑themed films released over the past two decades, ranking them by cultural stickiness, emotional payoff, and rewatchability. The list spans from early classics like WALL‑E and Her to recent...
Watch Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung, and Anita Mui Save a Bunch of Floating Babies in ‘The Heroic Trio’
Johnnie To’s 1993 cult classic The Heroic Trio has been added to the Criterion Collection and is now streaming on HBO Max, bringing the three‑woman kung‑fu superhero adventure back into the spotlight. The film stars Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung and the late Anita Mui, blending wuxia, sci‑fi...
Two Prisoners Perfect a Delicate Dance of Appeasement and Self-Interest in 'Wasteman'
Cal McMau’s feature debut, *Wasteman*, follows Taylor (David Jonsson), a low‑key inmate serving a 13‑year sentence, as he navigates a volatile prison hierarchy and a looming early‑parole hearing. The film pits Taylor’s passive survival tactics against the domineering Dee (Tom...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Be Missing This Original MCU Star
Spider‑Man: Brand New Day, the fourth MCU‑linked Spider‑Man film, will hit theaters on July 31. Tom Holland and Zendaya return, but Jon Favreau’s Happy Hogan will be absent. Favreau confirmed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he isn’t in the movie, citing...
Why ‘Leaving Neverland’ Disappeared From Streaming
Dan Reed’s two‑part HBO documentary *Leaving Neverland* aired in 2019, won an Emmy and sparked a legal battle with the Michael Jackson estate over alleged one‑sidedness and a nondisparagement clause. The estate sued HBO, and the case lingered until both sides...
‘Searching For Drug Peace’ Trailer: Hot Docs Film Explores “Daring Reform Activist” Waging War On The War On Drugs
The documentary *Searching for Drug Peace* will debut at Hot Docs in Toronto on April 28, 2026, chronicling activist Dana Larsen’s battle against the North American War on Drugs. The film highlights the staggering overdose toll—nearly 80,000 deaths in the U.S. in...
In the Wake of War, a German Boy Finds a Way Forward in the Arresting 'Amrum'
“Amrum” is a new German coming‑of‑age drama set on the North Sea island of Amrum in 1945, following 12‑year‑old Nanning as he navigates post‑war hardship and his family’s Nazi legacy. The film is directed by Fatih Akin, who adapted a...
Yes, ‘Michael’ Really Ends Like That
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, *Michael*, concludes with a “His Story Continues” title card, echoing superhero sequels. The original cut would have opened in 1993 with a police raid on Neverland and the Chandler molestation lawsuit, but the Jackson estate...
Inside Trump and David Ellison’s Private Party in Washington
Paramount Pictures CEO David Ellison hosted a private dinner in Washington that included President Donald Trump, senior administration officials, and CBS News executives as the studio seeks federal approval for its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Attendees also included...
Pete Ohs Wants Filmmaking to Be Fun — and for You to Edit His Movies
Indie director Pete Ohs is turning his latest feature, “Erupcja,” into a collaborative experiment by publishing the trailer’s raw footage for anyone to edit. Shot in Warsaw, the film required SAG contract rates, pushing the budget above his typical $10,000...
'I Swear' Tells a True Story of Tourette's Syndrome and Someone Hoping to Make a Change
British actor Robert Aramayo captured the BAFTA lead‑actor award for his portrayal of Tourette’s activist John Davidson in the biopic “I Swear.” The film, written and directed by Kirk Jones, traces Davidson’s four‑decade struggle against stigma, from a bullied teenager...
AGON: Giulio Bertelli’s Debut Film Reframes Sport as Something Stranger and More Political
Italian director Giulio Bertelli’s debut feature *AGON* arrives on April 24, branding itself as “techno neorealism.” The film follows a female fencer, played by Olympic gold‑medalist Alice Bellandi, as she navigates a sport stripped of crowds, ceremonies and media framing. Bertelli, a...
WGA Members Ratify New 4-Year Deal with Film and TV Studios
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) ratified a four‑year contract effective May 2, 2026 through May 1, 2030, with over 90 percent of voting members in favor. Studios will contribute $280 million to the guild’s health...
Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner Are Apparently Starring in Smile Director's Possession Remake
Paramount is moving forward with a remake of Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 cult horror Possession, enlisting Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner as the leads. The project is helmed by Parker Finn, the director of the recent hit Smile, and was first hinted at...
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Why Isn't Janet Jackson in “Michael”? Why You Won't See the Pop Icon in Her Brother's Biopic
Michael, the new Lionsgate biopic about Michael Jackson’s early career, opened this week with Prince Jackson producing and family members cast as his parents and brothers. The film omits three of his siblings—Rebbie, Randy and Janet—after Janet reportedly declined to...
Exclusive: Netflix’s Gears of War Movie Is Taking Time to Get It Right
Netflix is developing a live‑action Gears of War movie with director David Leitch, announced in 2025. 87North Productions’ co‑producer Kelly McCormick says the project is deep in the writing phase, prioritizing faithful character and world building over speed. The team...
How Did We End Up With Michael?
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael biopic, starring Jaafar Jackson as his uncle, was originally planned for a 1993 release but now focuses on the artist’s 1988 rise. The film omits any reference to the late star’s child‑abuse allegations because a settlement clause...