Battlefield Movie Coming From Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan is teaming with director Christopher McQuarrie to develop a film adaptation of Electronic Arts' Battlefield franchise. McQuarrie will write, direct and produce while Jordan will produce and may star, with EA also listed as a producer. The project is being shopped to studios such as Apple and Sony Pictures. The announcement follows the recent success of Battlefield 6, the best‑selling game of 2025 in the United States, and comes amid a wave of video‑game movies hitting Hollywood.
The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend
Vulture’s weekend roundup highlights ten must‑watch titles, headlined by Anne Hathaway’s new pop‑star film “Mother Mary.” The movie, directed by David Lowery, draws inspiration from Taylor Swift’s rise and features original songs from Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA Twigs. The list also...
Movies You Won’t Want to Miss: Hear From John Early and IndieWire Staffers About CinemaCon, ‘The Mummy,’ and ‘Maddie’s Secret’
IndieWire’s Screen Talk podcast recapped the 2026 CinemaCon, highlighting studio strategies such as Paramount‑Skydance’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and Warner’s new Clockwork label debuting Sean Baker’s “Ti Amo.” The episode also reviewed the box‑office performance of Lee Cronin’s “The Mummy,” which...
‘Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard And Soft’ To Premiere At Westwood Village Theatre Before Venue’s Fall Renovations
Paramount’s James Cameron‑directed concert film "Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)" will premiere on May 6 at the historic Westwood Village Theatre, a 95‑year‑old landmark operated by the American Cinematheque. Dolby has upgraded the venue’s...
‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ Teaser: Zoey Deutch Is on a Mission to Sleep with Jon Hamm
David Wain’s new comedy ‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ stars Zoey Deutch as a small‑town hairdresser who vows to cross Jon Hamm off her own celebrity‑sex‑pass list after her fiancé’s infidelity. The teaser, released after the film’s Sundance debut, showcases...
Official Trailer for Twisted Family Games Film 'Best Boy' From Canada
Vortex Media has released the official trailer for "Best Boy," a darkly comic Canadian indie film directed by Jesse Noah Klein. The story follows three adult siblings who compete in a bizarre, high‑stakes challenge to claim their late father’s $100,000...
Michael B. Jordan to Make Battlefield Movie that Definitely Won't Just Look Like Every Other War Film
Michael B. Jordan and acclaimed filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie are developing a film adaptation of Electronic Arts' long‑running Battlefield franchise. McQuarrie will write, direct and produce, while Jordan will produce and could also star. The move follows Battlefield 6 becoming the best‑selling video...
‘Cave of Forgotten Dreams’ Review: Werner Herzog’s Natural Museum in 3D
Werner Herzog’s documentary “Cave of Forgotten Dreams” is returning to select IMAX venues on April 24, 2026 with a brand‑new 6K restoration that enhances the film’s 3D immersion. The restoration showcases the 35,000‑year‑old Chauvet Cave paintings using ultra‑high‑resolution scanning, offering audiences a...
Anchor Bay Punk Drama ‘The Yellow Bellies’ Available on Blu-Ray From MVD
Anchor Bay Entertainment and MVD Entertainment Group have issued a Blu‑ray edition of the 2013 indie drama “The Yellow Bellies.” The film chronicles an all‑girl punk band’s tense, real‑time countdown to a downtown Jacksonville gig, exploring love, ambition, and loyalty....
An Unhinged Support Group Anchors Áron Siegler’s Absurd RCA Short ‘Anti Wizards’
Áron Siegler’s student short *Anti Wizards*, created at the Royal College of Art, uses an absurdist island setting and a chaotic therapy group to probe exclusion, anxiety, and modern overload. The film fuses 2D and 3D animation with mixed‑media visuals,...
Kino Lorber Issuing 1991 Sean Young Thriller ‘A Kiss Before Dying’ on Blu-Ray May 12
Kino Lorber announced a Blu‑ray release of the 1991 romance thriller *A Kiss Before Dying* slated for May 12, 2026. The film, adapted from Ira Levin’s novel and directed by James Dearden, stars Sean Young, Matt Dillon and Max von Sydow. The edition...
How Over Your Dead Body Reinvented the Action-Comedy (Again)
Jorma Taccone’s latest film, Over Your Dead Body, blends Hong‑Kong‑inspired action with his signature millennial comedy, turning a home‑invasion thriller into a blood‑soaked laugh‑fest. Co‑produced by 87North, the stunt‑heavy outfit behind John Wick, the movie debuted at SXSW and is now...
Matthew Rhys Teases Unique Tone of Apple TV’s ‘Widow’s Bay’: “I’ve Never Read Anything Like This”
Apple TV+ unveiled the horror‑comedy series "Widow’s Bay," starring Matthew Rhys, who also executive‑produces. Created by Katie Dippold and directed by Emmy‑winner Hiro Murai, the show blends genuine scares with hard‑edged comedy, a tone both leads described as unlike anything...
Liu Kang Actor Ludi Lin Thinks a Mortal Kombat X Street Fighter Movie Is 'Very Possible'
Liu Kang actor Ludi Lin told IGN that a Street Fighter × Mortal Kombat crossover film could become “very possible” now that Warner Bros. is slated for sale to Paramount. He noted the tonal gap between the dark, fatality‑laden Mortal Kombat sequel (releasing...
From Michael to Back to Black, Authorised Music Biopics Are Becoming Bland, Blatant Propaganda. Audiences Deserve Better | Simran Hans
The article argues that authorized music biopics, exemplified by the upcoming Michael Jackson film, have become formulaic vehicles for estate‑driven profit rather than honest portraits. It notes that "Michael" sidesteps the singer’s long‑standing abuse allegations, focusing instead on a glossy...
‘The School Duel’ Review: A Dystopian Answer to Pointless Shootings Announces a Provocative New Film Talent
Todd Wiseman Jr.’s feature debut, “The School Duel,” imagines a Florida where gun control is abolished and a state‑mandated, fight‑to‑the‑death competition replaces school shootings. The black‑and‑white thriller, which premiered at regional festivals in 2024, follows seventh‑grader Samuel Miller as he...
Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
Joel Potrykus’s indie film ‘Vulcanizadora’ debuted on Shudder on April 24, 2026, offering a darkly comic, slow‑burn take on horror. The story follows two longtime friends wandering a Michigan forest, their banter masking a deeper meditation on aging, debt, and mortality. While the...
Trailer for Kogonada's Hong Kong Film 'Zi' With Haley Lu Richardson
Kogonada’s new Hong Kong‑set film *Zi* premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is now circulating a first‑look trailer featuring Haley Lu Richardson, Michelle Mao and Jin Ha. The poetic drama follows a young woman haunted by future visions who encounters a stranger that...
Matthew Rhys' Horror Series 'Widow's Bay' Is Apple TV's Weirdest, Boldest Show Yet | Review
Apple TV is launching "Widow's Bay," a ten‑episode horror‑comedy starring Matthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis. Created by comedy writer Katie Dippold, the series follows a pragmatic mayor battling superstitious townsfolk and a lingering curse in a New England seaside...
Why Netflix’s New Charlize Theron Movie Is Going to Make You Yearn for an Australian Holiday
Netflix’s new thriller *Apex*, starring Charlize Theron and directed by Icelandic filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur, debuts this weekend. The film follows a grieving climber who confronts a deadly game in Australia’s remote rivers and waterfalls. Kormákur shifted the story from a...
Amazing Live Sea Monkeys Documentarians Discuss a Big Battle Over Tiny Creatures
Documentary filmmaker Mark Becker and Aaron Schock explore the protracted legal battle over the Sea‑Monkey formula, a brine‑shrimp novelty product created by Harold von Braunhut. The fight centers on Yolanda Signorelli, von Braunhut’s widow, who resists selling the rights despite...
Callum Turner's "Wonderful" Mystery Drama with 100% Rating Is Now Available to Watch in the UK
Callum Turner’s mystery drama "Rose of Nevada" has launched in UK and Irish cinemas after premiering at Venice. The film, directed by Cornish auteur Mark Jenkin, follows two men who board a long‑lost boat and are thrust back to 1993....
8 Years Ago Today, Marvel Released Its Greatest Film and Has Been Chasing That High Ever Since
Eight years after its April 2018 debut, Avengers: Infinity War still ranks among the highest‑grossing films in Marvel history, delivering a true cinematic event that reshaped the MCU. The film’s dark climax—Thanos’ snap—set a narrative precedent that carried through Endgame and...
Mamitha Baiju Reacts to Controversy over Casting Non-Tamil Actor in Kara: ‘Entirely the Makers’ Decision’
Mamitha Baiju, a Malayalam actress, has been cast in the Tamil action drama *Kara*, sparking debate over non‑Tamil actors playing regional roles. Director Vignesh Raja defended the decision, saying she outperformed 20‑25 auditionees and was chosen on merit. Baiju responded...
Marvel Looks Like It’s About to Abolish the Multiverse Saga. Isn’t that Cheating?
Marvel Studios announced a re‑release of *Avengers: Endgame* this September, inserting new footage that links directly to the upcoming *Avengers: Doomsday*. The move suggests the studio is using the blockbuster as a bridge, effectively sidelining the sprawling multiverse narrative that...
Is Cyrus Sahukar’s Flamboyant Film Star Character Maqsood in Matka King Inspired by Mehmood?
Amazon Prime Video’s period drama “Matka King” premiered on April 17 and quickly became a hit, ranking #1 in 17 countries during its opening week. The series follows Brij Bhatti, the creator of the matka gambling game, and features a flamboyant...
Salman Khan Confirms Eid 2027 Release for Next Action Entertainer with Vamshi Paidipally; Shares Update
Salman Khan has officially secured the Eid 2027 release window for his next action‑drama, tentatively titled SVC63, directed by Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju. The film marks Khan’s first collaboration with the Telugu‑film director and pairs him with...
Campus Beats Returns Trailer Out: Anupamaa Fame Paras Kalnawat and Chandni Sharma Join Youth Show; to Start Streaming From April...
Amazon MX Player has released the trailer for Campus Beats Returns, the sixth season of its flagship youth series. Produced by Banijay Asia, the show introduces Paras Kalnawat and Chandni Sharma alongside the existing cast, expanding the drama and dance‑centric...
SCOOP: Pen Marudhar in Talks to Acquire Welcome To The Jungle’s Overseas Rights; JioStar Bags Domestic Theatrical, OTT and Satellite...
Pen Marudhar is in final talks to acquire the overseas theatrical distribution rights for the upcoming comedy caper *Welcome To The Jungle*, slated for a June 26 release. Meanwhile, JioStar’s Disney‑backed arm has secured the all‑India theatrical, satellite and OTT...
After Hours of Uncertainty, B Unnikrishnan Withdraws Resignation as FEFKA General Secretary
Director B Unnikrishnan announced his resignation as FEFKA general secretary on April 24, prompting an emergency council meeting in Kochi. After intense deliberations, he withdrew the resignation and will remain in the role with a trimmed set of responsibilities. Unnikrishnan used the...
Michael B Jordan Lands First Lead Movie Role Since Oscar Win in '80s Crime Series Remake
Michael B. Jordan, fresh off his Academy Award for the dual role in *Sinners*, has been confirmed as the lead in the upcoming remake *Miami Vice ’85*. He will star opposite Austin Butler, portraying undercover detectives Rico Tubbs and Sonny Crockett in...
What to Watch This Week
Economist’s weekly guide highlights three standout releases, including the Apple TV drama "Margo’s Got Money Troubles" starring Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer, and two other titles that explore how fame shapes narratives. The column also warns readers to skip a newly...
Riz Ahmed Stars as James Bond and Hamlet
Riz Ahmed headlines Prime Video’s satirical series “Bait,” where he plays Shahjehan Latif, a Pakistani actor auditioning for James Bond, exposing the racial bias of the iconic role. Simultaneously, Ahmed stars in Aneil Karia’s film adaptation of “Hamlet,” recasting the...
Sanjay Dutt’s Aakhri Sawal New Promo Raises Ayodhya 1992 Question
A new promotional clip for Sanjay Dutt’s upcoming film Aakhri Sawal spotlights the December 6, 1992 Ayodhya incident, directly questioning the Babri Masjid demolition. The teaser suggests the movie will examine the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s alleged involvement in that historic event. Directed...
Warner Shareholders Backed Paramount’s Deal. That Tells You Who Now Owns Hollywood
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Paramount Skydance’s roughly $110 billion takeover, moving the deal toward a July‑September close pending regulators. The merger is backed by tech billionaire Larry Ellison, RedBird Capital and sovereign wealth from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and...
‘I Swear’ Review: Sweet, Sensitive John Davidson Biopic Proves the Genre Still Matters
Kirk Jones’s biopic "I Swear" follows the life of John Davidson, a man who developed Tourette syndrome at age 12. Robert Aramayo leads the cast, delivering a subtle performance that captures the disorder’s verbal and physical tics. The film traces...
Kyra Bartley Joins COUSIN as Its Second Director
COUSIN, a boutique production house founded in late 2025, has added acclaimed director Kyra Bartley as its second director, expanding its representation into Australasia. Bartley leaves Finch after eight years, bringing Cannes, D&AD and a 2024 SHOTS Director of the...
Warner Bros Shareholders Greenlight $155B Paramount Mega-Merger
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders unanimously approved a $111 billion merger with Paramount, offering $31 cash per share. The vote follows a fierce bidding war that saw Netflix briefly challenge Paramount for the deal. While the approval marks a major milestone, the...
Trump Attends David Ellison’s Private DC Dinner After WBD Shareholders Approve Paramount Merger
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition, moving the $30 billion merger into the regulatory stage. The deal includes a $0.25 per‑share quarterly “ticking fee” if closing passes September 30 and a $7 billion termination penalty if blocked. Donald Trump attended an...
Calif. AG Rob Bonta: ‘Red Flags Everywhere’ on Paramount/WBD Merger
Paramount Pictures announced a $110.9 billion equity acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that still requires state-level approval in California. Attorney General Rob Bonta warned that the merger faces “red flags everywhere,” citing concerns over consumer pricing, employee wages, and market competition....
The ‘Michael’ Biopic Isn’t ‘Sanitised’ to Protect His Reputation
The $200 million Michael Jackson biopic, titled *Michael*, was forced to excise its original third act after lawyers uncovered a settlement clause barring dramatization of the 1993 child‑abuse allegations. The Jackson estate financed roughly $21 million in re‑shoots and edits, shifting the...
African Storytelling Is a Growth Market Hollywood Is Missing, Says Next Narrative Africa Fund Study
The Next Narrative Africa Fund (NNAF) released a study with Parrot Analytics showing that global demand for African and diaspora film and TV outpaces supply, especially for non‑English titles. Non‑English African stories represent 28% of audience demand but only 16%...
Hokum: Damian McCarthy’s Horror Finds a Human Story Amid All the Creepy Grotesquerie
Irish writer‑director Damian McCarthy’s new horror feature *Hokum* follows American author Ohm Bauman, who returns to Ireland to scatter his parents’ ashes and confront childhood trauma. While staying in a supposedly haunted hotel, Ohm and a mushroom‑enthusiast friend break into a...
Apex Review: Taron Egerton Hunts Charlize Theron In This Predictable But Effective Netflix Thriller
Netflix’s latest thriller “Apex,” released April 24, 2026, pairs Charlize Theron with Taron Egerton in a cat‑and‑mouse hunt set in the Australian wilderness. The plot follows Theron’s grieving Sasha, who becomes the target of Egerton’s psychopathic hunter Ben, complete with...
‘Apex’ Review: Woman Is the Most Dangerous Game in Charlize Theron’s Threadbare Netflix Thriller
Netflix’s latest thriller "Apex" drops on April 24, starring Charlize Theron as a thrill‑seeking mountaineer who survives a deadly hunt after her husband’s fatal fall on Norway’s Mt. CGI. The plot follows her solo trek to Australia, where she becomes...
Does Anne Hathaway Really Sing in ‘Mother Mary’?
Anne Hathaway not only acts but also sings every track in the new pop‑drama “Mother Mary,” directed by David Lowery. The film, inspired by icons like Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga, features original songs written by Charli XCX and Jack Antonoff, with production by...
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Can Learn One Lesson From Marvel's X-Men '97
Netflix’s upcoming animated spin‑off *Stranger Things: Tales from ’85* opts for 3‑D CGI instead of a retro‑inspired 2‑D look. The decision contrasts sharply with Marvel’s *X‑Men ’97*, which blended classic Saturday‑morning aesthetics with modern animation. Critics argue the CGI style...
Warner Bros. Discover Approves $110B Paramount–Skydance Merger; Regulators up Next
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve a $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, handing media mogul David Ellison control of Warner’s film studio, streaming platforms, and cable assets such as HBO and CNN. The deal faces fierce opposition from more than 4,000 Hollywood...
New Mortal Kombat 2 Trailer Leans Into Classic Theme and Cast Roll Call, but One Character Is Oddly Left Out
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema dropped a fresh trailer for the upcoming *Mortal Kombat 2*, spotlighting classic theme music and new roster members such as Sindel and Quan Chi. The promo features a full character roll‑call, but notably omits Cole Young, the...
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Streaming on Crunchyroll Next Week
Crunchyroll announced that *Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc* will debut on its platform on April 30, 2026. The release is timed with the service's Ani‑May 2026 event, which includes special subscription discounts. The film picks up immediately after...