Thailand’s CEA Launches Bangkok International Content Market; First Edition Set For July
Thailand’s Creative Economy Agency is debuting the Bangkok International Content Market (BICM) from July 20‑22, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The three‑day event will host roughly 500 studios, creators and businesses focused on film, series and animation, and will feature more than 55 production‑ready projects from Thailand and the broader Asia‑Pacific region. BICM also introduces pitching awards worth about $20,000 across three categories, aiming to connect creators with investors and expand Thai content into global markets. The market supersedes the agency’s previous Content Project Market, signaling a strategic scaling effort.
Doc Talk Podcast: Tribeca’s Cara Cusumano Gives Us Lowdown On Lower Manhattan Festival’s Documentary Lineup
The 25th Tribeca Film Festival launches in Lower Manhattan with a strong focus on documentary cinema, opening with Questlove’s music‑centric film *Earth, Wind & Fire: To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World* and closing with an Alicia...
Netflix: Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike Comedy ‘Ladies First’ Topped Weekly Streaming Through May 31
Netflix’s new comedy *Ladies First*, starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike, topped the platform’s weekly streaming chart with 18.8 million global views through May 31. Indian action‑thriller *Kara* led foreign‑language movies with 3.8 million views, while sci‑fi horror series *The Boroughs* surged to 9.5 million views,...
Official Trailer for Hobbyhorsing Movie 'Horsegirls' With Gretchen Mol
Sumerian has dropped the official trailer for "Horsegirls," an indie coming‑of‑age dramedy that will open in limited U.S. theaters on July 17, 2026. The film marks Lauren Meyering’s feature‑directorial debut after a string of acclaimed shorts and premiered at the...
Movie Highlights at the Tribeca Festival, Now 25
The Tribeca Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with a program that blends cinema, podcasts, and gaming. Standout films include Sophia Takal’s thriller “Act One,” which examines a toxic mentor‑mentee dynamic, and Aly Muritiba’s “Funk,” a high‑energy portrait of Brazil’s rap...
‘How to Rob a Bank’ Trailer: Zoë Kravitz and Nicholas Hoult Star in David Leitch’s Cat-and-Mouse Thriller
David Leitch’s next heist thriller, “How to Rob a Bank,” drops its first trailer, showcasing a star‑studded cast led by Zoë Kravitz and Nicholas Hoult. The film follows a crew of social‑media‑obsessed robbers whose livestreamed crimes attract a veteran FBI...
Netflix Highlights Book Adaptations With New Dedicated Hub
Netflix launched a new dedicated hub called “Watch Your Favorite Books,” centralizing all book‑to‑screen adaptations on its platform. The hub, reachable via the homepage or netflix.com/books, organizes titles into nine reader‑type categories such as Nonfiction Fanatic and Swoonworthy Romances. It...
‘A Mosquito in the Ear’ Trailer: A New Family Tries to Blend in This Charming Festival Favorite
“A Mosquito in the Ear,” Nicola Rinciari’s directorial debut, opened at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and captured the Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema. Adapted from Andrea Ferraris’s graphic novel, the drama follows an American couple’s attempt to...
"Utterly Compelling" Period Thriller with Cillian Murphy and Toby Jones Lands New UK Streaming Home
The 2016 World War II thriller *Anthropoid*, starring Cillian Murphy, Toby Jones and Jamie Dornan, has secured a new UK streaming home on MGM+. The service is available as an Amazon Prime Video channel, with a seven‑day free trial for first‑time users. The film dramatizes...
"British Filmmaking at Its Best": Call the Midwife Star's "Engaging" Drama Confirms UK Release
British indie drama "Think of England," starring Call the Midwife’s Natalie Quarry, has secured a UK and Ireland release for autumn 2026 through distributor Tull Stories. Written and directed by Richard Hawkins, the film follows six operatives on a secret...
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A Viral YouTube Show About an Unhinged AI Is Hitting Theaters. It’s a Big Test for Hollywood
Glitch Productions moved the finale of its YouTube hit _The Amazing Digital Circus_ to theaters, selling $5 million in tickets its first weekend and expanding to over 4,000 screens worldwide. The two‑week theatrical window, far shorter than the industry norm, was...
R-Rated Horror Flop With 9% RT Becomes Major Streaming Success
Psycho Killer, an R‑rated horror thriller that earned a 9 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, has become one of Hulu’s most‑watched movies. The film topped Hulu’s U.S. Top 10 Movies chart on June 1, overtaking blockbusters like Jumanji: The Next Level and Captain America:...
Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Noir Season 2 Gets Good & Bad News
Nicolas Cage confirmed he does not know whether Spider-Noir will return for a second season, saying the decision is still pending. Executive producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, however, voiced enthusiasm for continuing the series, and showrunner Oren Uziel emphasized...
Backrooms And Obsession Beat Mandalorian And Grogu At The Box Office
A24’s horror‑thriller *Backrooms* earned $81.4 million domestically, matching Disney’s *The Mandalorian and Grogu* opening haul while operating on a $10 million budget. The Star Wars sequel fell to $25 million in its second weekend, allowing *Obsession* to hold steady at $26.4 million and push *Backrooms*...
Dubai DET Supports Filming, Release of Amazon MGM Studios’ Jack Ryan: Ghost War
Amazon MGM Studios announced the global release of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, with key scenes shot in Dubai under a partnership with the Dubai Media Council and the Department of Economy and Tourism. The film, starring John Krasinski and new cast...
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[Ai]magination Shanghai Premieres Provocative AI Film at CCI France Chine Gala
At the 2026 CCI FRANCE CHINE gala in Shanghai, the AI studio [Ai]magination debuted "I WON," a short film that imagines a humanoid CEO out‑performing human leaders on every traditional business metric. The narrative argues that AI’s dominance stems not from replacing people...
Hollywood Needs To Hurry Up And Adapt Andy Weir's Gripping Heist Short Story
Hollywood’s recent triumphs with Andy Weir adaptations—*The Martian* and *Project Hail Mary*—have shown that scientifically grounded sci‑fi can dominate the box office. The article urges studios to fast‑track a film version of Weir’s short heist story “Randomize,” published in the 2019 anthology *Forward: Stories...
New Star Wars Movie Falls to #3 Behind Two Movies Directed By YouTube Stars
Disney's Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu suffered a dramatic 70% decline in its second weekend, slipping to third place behind two low‑budget horror titles directed by young YouTube creators. The indie horror film "Backrooms," helmed by 20‑year‑old Kane Parsons,...
Wasted Chef Anime Cooks up New Teaser Trailer
Original anime film Wasted Chef released its first teaser trailer and announced a manga adaptation. The film is written and directed by Takayuki Hirao at studio CLAP, reuniting the creative team behind Pompo: the Cinéphile. Character designs are handled by...
Beloved Ryan Gosling Movie & More Prime Video Releases This Week
Amazon Prime Video unveiled its June 1‑7, 2026 release slate, featuring more than 70 titles ranging from classic cinema to fresh original series. The lineup spotlights the romantic drama “The Notebook,” a 2004 sleeper hit that earned $118.3 million on a $29 million budget...
Horror Film 'Backrooms' By 20-Year-Old YouTuber Tops U.S. Box Office
A24’s horror film “Backrooms,” directed by 20‑year‑old YouTube creator Kane Parsons, set a new studio opening record with an $81.4 million domestic debut and $118 million worldwide. The movie recouped its roughly $10 million budget in a single preview day, surpassing the previous...
Prime Video in June 2026: Top 5 New Arrivals on Amazon's Streaming Service
Amazon Prime Video’s June 2026 slate introduces five high‑profile titles, ranging from steamy romance series "Every Year After" to the English‑language adaptation "Your Fault: London," the fifth season of the farm‑centric reality hit "Clarkson’s Farm," season four of the D&D‑inspired...
Sylvester Stallone’s $1.2B Movies & More Netflix Releases This Week
Netflix’s June 1‑7 release calendar spotlights Sylvester Stallone’s iconic Rocky and Creed franchises, adding all six Rocky films and the three Creed sequels to its streaming library. The combined box‑office earnings of the two series approach $1.2 billion, underscoring their enduring commercial appeal....
Here’s What’s Worth Streaming in June 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and ...
June 2026’s streaming calendar is unusually thin as the FIFA World Cup dominates primetime. Fox One will stream all 104 matches in 4K for $19.99 a month, while Peacock offers a cheaper Spanish‑language feed. Major services rely on a few...
Sebastian Stan’s $2.2B Trilogy & More Hulu Releases This Week
Hulu is adding the full $2.2 billion Captain America trilogy to its library on June 1, alongside the Kung Fu Panda movies and Resident Evil animated features. The move expands Hulu’s catalog with high‑profile Marvel content and a broad mix of family‑friendly titles. The rollout...
Overlooked Bruce Willis Action Movie & More HBO Max Releases This Week
Streaming service HBO Max announced its weekly slate for June 1‑7, 2026, featuring more than 70 titles ranging from classic film noir to contemporary originals. Among the new arrivals is the low‑budget Bruce Willis action film “Acts of Violence,” a thriller about...
Mortal Kombat 2 Has Officially Become the Highest-Grossing Film of the Franchise in Just Three Weeks
Mortal Kombat II, released on May 8, 2026, has become the franchise’s highest‑grossing film, pulling in $122.3 million worldwide in just three weeks. The figure eclipses the original 1995 movie’s $122.2 million record by a narrow margin. The sequel recouped its $80 million production budget...
Arjun Sarja’s Blast Shows Strong Growth at Box Office, Earns Rs 13.18 Crore Worldwide
Arjun Sarja’s action drama *Blast* posted a strong Day‑3 box‑office surge, netting ₹3.90 cr (≈$470 k) in India and pushing its domestic total to about ₹7.30 cr (≈$880 k). The film’s worldwide gross reached ₹13.18 cr (≈$1.59 m) after adding a ₹2 cr (≈$240 k) overseas haul on...
"Gripping" Near-Perfect Thriller Hailed as a "Classic" Lands New UK Streaming Home
The psychological thriller *The Plague*, starring Joel Edgerton, has entered the UK streaming market via Sky Cinema and NOW, priced at roughly $12.80 and $8.95 per month respectively. The film boasts a near‑perfect 97% critic approval on Rotten Tomatoes, though...
Ram Charan Calls Peddi “the Most Difficult Character of His Career”: “Proud and Fortunate to Come Across a Role Like...
Ram Charan says the upcoming film Peddi is the most difficult character of his career, portraying a crossover athlete who embodies three sports—cricket, running and wrestling. The trailer highlights his physical transformations, while the film aims to give voice to...
Ali Fazal Says Mirzapur: The Movie Will Work for Both Fans and First-Time Viewers: “It Beautifully Justifies Itself”
Mirzapur: The Movie, starring Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, will hit cinemas worldwide on September 4, 2026. The film is positioned as a standalone adaptation of the hit Amazon Prime series, designed to be accessible to both longtime fans and newcomers. Original...
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Fullmetal Alchemist Creator's New Fantasy Anime Is A Must-Watch — And Its Stars Know Why [Exclusive]
Hiromu Arakawa’s new manga *Daemons of the Shadow Realm* has been adapted by Studio Bones and debuted on Crunchyroll in Spring 2026. The fantasy series follows twins Yuru and Asa, whose reunion sparks a war between rival factions seeking a mysterious...
Warner Bros’ Michael De Luca On Why ‘Backrooms’ & ‘Obsession’ Are Clicking: “These Filmmakers Are In A Dialogue With Their...
Warner Bros. Motion Picture Co‑Chair Michael De Luca highlighted the box‑office success of YouTube creators Kane Parsons and Curry Barker, whose films *Backrooms* and *Obsession* opened to roughly $86 million and $106 million respectively. He credited their extensive online audience engagement, describing...
A Minecraft Movie Squared — First Look at Kirsten Dunst's Alex Is Revealed... And Herobrine?
A Minecraft Movie Squared, the sequel to the 2026 blockbuster, will debut on July 23, 2027. Kirsten Dunst joins the franchise as Alex, the female counterpart to Steve, while veteran actor Matt Berry is rumored to embody the infamous Herobrine....
This Survivor Winner's Audition Tape Helped Inspire Sam Raimi's Send Help
Sam Raimi’s comedy‑thriller *Send Help* incorporates a real‑life Survivor audition tape as the basis for Rachel McAdams’ character, Linda Liddle. The original footage belongs to Aubry Bracco, the eventual winner of Survivor 50 who claimed a $2 million prize. Fan‑detective Neil McNeil highlighted the connection on X,...
Backrooms to Triple Previous A24 Opening Weekend Record at $85+ Million
A24’s horror‑thriller *Backrooms* is on track for an $85‑$88 million opening weekend, eclipsing the studio’s previous record and outpacing Disney+’s *The Mandalorian* opening day. The film, based on a viral internet meme, earned $38.4 million from its first day and previews. By...
New Film Follows Low-Poly Man Convinced He’s Living In A PlayStation Game
Quentin Dupieux’s new animated film Le Vertige premiered at Cannes, following Jacques (Alain Chabat) who becomes convinced his life is a low‑polygon PlayStation game. The movie uses deliberately blocky graphics and tank‑style controls to parody simulation narratives and poke fun at the...
Neon’s Tom Quinn Worries About ‘Lack of Competition’ in a Merged Hollywood
Neon chief Tom Quinn warned that mega‑mergers among major studios threaten the competitive balance that indie distributors rely on. Speaking at the Produced By conference, he singled out the looming Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery deal as a scenario that could cripple creative risk‑taking....
Neon Boss Tom Quinn Isn’t A Fan Of Industry Consolidation: “How Would You Feel If A24 & Neon Merged? That...
Indie distributor Neon’s co‑founder and CEO Tom Quinn publicly rebuked the wave of mega‑mergers reshaping Hollywood, likening a hypothetical A24‑Neon combo to a “ridiculous” scenario. Speaking at the Produced By Conference, he warned that the Paramount‑Warner Bros merger would introduce layers...
Minecraft Movie 2 Reveals Full Title And Confirms Kirsten Dunst As Alex With Matt Berry Back As Someone New
Warner Bros. and Mojang announced that the sequel to the 2025 Minecraft film will be titled Minecraft Movie Squared and is slated for a July 23, 2027 theatrical release. The cast adds Kirsten Dunst as Alex alongside returning star Jack...
Vampire Princess Miyu Remaster Hits Production Snag, Will Ship with No Cover
AnimEigo has finished an HD remaster of the 1988 OVA *Vampire Princess Miyu* but a procedural log‑jam in Japan’s copyright system has blocked packaging approval. The company’s license expires next year, leaving a narrow window to release the title. To...
Shanghai Film Festival Unveils Golden Goblet Competition Selection
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has released the Golden Goblet competition slate, featuring 12 world‑premiere titles in the main competition drawn from 15 countries and territories. Highlights include Indonesia’s *My Own Last Supper*, Morocco’s *Halima*, and two Chinese entries,...
Aaron Taylor-Johnson's "Twisty" London-Set Heist Thriller Lands New UK Streaming Home
British heist thriller Fuze, starring Aaron Taylor‑Johnson and Theo James, debuted in cinemas last month and quickly moved to subscription streaming. The film is now available on Sky Cinema for $12.80 per month and on NOW for $8.95 per month. Critics have given it a solid...
Samba TV: ‘The Crash’ Tops Weekly Streaming Viewership Through May 24
Netflix’s true‑crime documentary *The Crash* claimed the top spot on Samba TV’s weekly streaming rankings for May 18‑24, surpassing Amazon Prime’s *Jack Ryan: Ghost War* and HBO’s *Euphoria* season 3. The film, released on May 15, dramatizes an Ohio teen’s alleged high‑speed crash...
Casting News: Sarah Snook Leads The Birds Remake, More Baywatch Alums Join Fox's Reboot, And More
Sarah Snook will star as magistrate Myra Massey in a limited‑series remake of Hitchcock’s “The Birds”, set in modern Alaska with a murder‑mystery twist. The project, written by Tom Spezialy, is being pitched to networks and streaming platforms for a...
Onslaught Release Date Set for Adria Arjona’s A24 Action Movie
A24 has set September 4, 2026 as the release date for its new action film Onslaught, starring Adria Arjona opposite Dan Stevens and former UFC champion Alex Pereira. The trailer debuted ahead of A24’s recent Backrooms release, showing a trailer‑park community besieged by experimentally...
How the Success of D-Day Hinged on a Weather Forecast
The Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 succeeded because a small team of meteorologists identified a brief weather window, prompting General Eisenhower to postpone the assault from June 5. British forecasters predicted stormy conditions, while an American team...
Breaking Down the Eerie Ending of Backrooms
Backrooms, A24’s horror debut directed by 20‑year‑old YouTube creator Kane Parsons, ends with therapist Mary escaping a monstrous version of Clark only to be captured by the secretive Async research group. The film’s climax reveals a distorted Still‑Life copy of...
In Sundance Breakout Film 'TheyDream,' A Puerto Rican Family Heals Old Wounds
Filmmaker William D. Caballero earned the Sundance NEXT Special Jury Award for Creative Expression for his debut feature “TheyDream,” a multimedia portrait that fuses live‑action, animation and 3‑D‑printed miniatures to honor his Puerto Rican family, especially his mother Milly. The...
Full Trailer for Uwe Boll's Thriller 'Citizen Vigilante' W/ Armie Hammer
Quiver has dropped the first trailer for Uwe Boll’s new action thriller Citizen Vigilante, slated for a direct‑to‑VOD debut on June 19, 2026. The film marks a rare comeback for Armie Hammer, who stars as Sanders, a wealthy American turned vigilante in Zagreb. Boll, the German...