First Look Trailer for 'A Fire There' Doc Following Three Armenian Men
The first trailer for "A Fire There," an indie documentary by Marlene Edoyan, showcases the lives of three young Armenian men living in the remote Georgian village of Gandzani. The film blends documentary realism with visual‑poetry to examine the clash between inherited traditions and personal aspirations. It will debut in competition at the 2026 Visions du Réel Festival in Switzerland and later screen at Hot Docs in Canada. No broader release dates have been announced, positioning the project as a festival‑driven launch.
‘The Birthday Party’ Filmmaker Miguel Ángel Jiménez Partners With AF Films For Feature About Racism & Youth Radicalization
Spanish director Miguel Ángel Jiménez, known for the Willem Dafoe‑led thriller *The Birthday Party*, has partnered with AF Films to develop his next feature, *Hijos del Miedo*. The drama follows Salva, a disaffected warehouse worker who becomes a far‑right radical after a violent assault...
SOURCE SPORTS: Mark Wahlberg Confirms Working On Biopic About Baseball Legend Pete Rose
Mark Wahlberg announced on the Throwbacks podcast that a Pete Rose biopic is in active development, with a completed script and ongoing talks with filmmakers. Rose, the all‑time MLB hits leader with 4,256 hits and multiple championships, remains a polarizing...
A24’s ‘Elden Ring’ Film Adaptation From Alex Garland Will Go IMAX-Big in 2028
A24 announced that Alex Garland will direct a live‑action adaptation of the hit video game “Elden Ring,” slated for a March 3, 2028 theatrical release. The film will be shot in IMAX and features an ensemble cast that includes Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw,...
Jaafar Jackson Steps Into Legacy Role as Epic ‘Michael’ Biopic Approaches Release
Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine Jackson, has been cast to portray his late uncle Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic *Michael*, slated for theatrical and IMAX release on April 24, 2026. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by...
Timothy Spall's New Period Drama with "Stand-Out Cast" Confirms First UK Screening
Timothy Spall joins a star‑studded cast for the period drama "Virginia Woolf's Night & Day," which will debut at the London edition of SXSW on Monday 1 June 2026 before opening in UK cinemas on Friday 19 June. The film adapts Woolf’s 1919...
‘Heartstopper’ Recasts Olivia Colman Character for Spin-Off Film
Netflix’s teen drama Heartstopper will conclude with the feature‑length film Heartstopper Forever, but the role of Sarah, Nick’s mother, has been recast. Oscar‑winner Olivia Colman, who portrayed Sarah in the first two seasons, is unavailable due to filming commitments on the...
Marvel Is Officially Changing Avengers: Endgame to Set up Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel will re‑release Avengers: Endgame in cinemas on September 25, inserting new footage that directly ties into the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday slated for December 18. Director Joe Russo confirmed the added scenes form a “critical companion story” designed to bridge the two...
Lesley Manville's "Magnificent" Drama Is Now Available to Watch at Home
British drama "Midwinter Break," starring Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds, has moved from cinemas to digital platforms after its 2026 theatrical run. The film is now available for purchase or rental on Prime Video, Apple TV and other services. Critics...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Stays Top of the Charts as the Super Mario Film Series Passes $2 Billion Globally
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie topped the U.S. box office for a third consecutive weekend, pulling in $35 million and bringing its worldwide total to $747.4 million. Combined with the first Super Mario Bros Movie’s $1.36 billion, the franchise now exceeds $2 billion in global receipts, ranking it as the...
Hotspring Upgrades AI-Powered VFX Interface
Hotspring unveiled version 2.0 of its AI‑powered VFX platform, consolidating production tools into a single interface and adding project‑wide thumbnails with full metadata. The upgrade expands in‑house AI capabilities for roto, paint and tracking, enabling a hybrid workflow where AI generates...
Netflix Cult Doc Trust Me: The False Prophet Is Topping UK Charts – and Why Fans Feel Sick yet Can’t...
Netflix’s four‑part true‑crime docuseries Trust Me: The False Prophet, released on 8 April 2026, quickly rose to number one on global charts and now sits in the UK Top 10. The series follows self‑styled prophet Samuel Bateman and his splinter Fundamentalist Church of...
Applebox Asia Signs Director JH Beetge for Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
Applebox Asia announced the addition of Sydney‑based director JH Beetge, also known as JH Walker, to its roster for Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Beetge’s portfolio spans VFX‑intensive narrative films and intimate performance‑driven pieces, emphasizing human truth and visual craftsmanship. He...
Kokuho: A Melodramatic Tale of Brotherly Rivalry in the Cutthroat World of Kabuki
Kokuho, a three‑hour Japanese drama about a Yakuza orphan turned kabuki virtuoso, has become the highest‑grossing Japanese live‑action film ever after its June release in Japan. The film follows Kikuo’s fierce rivalry with his adoptive brother Shunsuke, exploring themes of...
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
The new Hulu documentary "Billy Idol Should Be Dead," directed by Jonas Åkerlund, arrives as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame prepares to induct Idol in the Class of 2026. The film traces William Broad’s rise from a London...
Bill Nighy's "Memorable" Ireland-Set Drama with Maisie Williams Confirms UK Release Date
Bill Nighy’s new drama *500 Miles* will open in Irish cinemas on 15 May and reach the UK on 26 June. The film adapts Mark Lowery’s 2018 novel *Charlie and Me* into a poetic road‑movie about two brothers fleeing a fractured family and traveling...
Roger Ebert Thought This '90s Star Trek Movie Was Better Than The Wrath Of Khan
Roger Ebert awarded three‑and‑a‑half stars to the 1996 film *Star Trek: First Contact*, rating it higher than the oft‑cited classic *The Wrath of Khan*. He highlighted the movie’s intricate time‑travel plot, striking Borg visuals, and inventive opening shot as standout...
New Marvel & Star Wars Episodes & More Disney+ Releases This Week
Disney+ unveiled its weekly slate for April 20‑26, 2026, featuring fresh episodes of two flagship franchises: a new installment of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord and the latest Daredevil: Born Again season‑2 episode. The lineup also adds live streaming of American Idol season 9, family fare like...
Ciao UFO Takes Top Prizes at Hong Kong Film Awards as Sons of the Neon Night Glows
Ciao UFO captured Best Film and Best Director honors at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards, while dystopian thriller Sons of the Neon Night emerged as the night’s biggest winner with eight trophies. Veteran Tony Leung Ka‑fai secured his fifth...
Odessa A’zion’s Hit With 9 Oscar Noms & More HBO Max Releases This Week
A24’s sports‑comedy drama Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet and Odessa A’zion, debuted on HBO Max after a $180 million worldwide box‑office run and nine Oscar nominations. The film follows table‑tennis prodigy Marty Mauser’s quest to popularize the sport in America while...
A Game Of Thrones Co-Creator Wrote One Of Ryan Gosling's Most Underappreciated Movies
David Benioff, later famed for co‑creating *Game of Thrones*, wrote the 2005 psychological thriller *Stay*, starring Ryan Gosling and Ewan McGregor. The film’s dream‑like editing and fragmented narrative earned mixed reviews—most critics condemned it as incoherent, though Roger Ebert praised its...
Not a Fixed Salary: The ‘30 Paise per Rupee’ Deal that Makes Allu Arjun One of India’s Highest-Paid Actors
Allu Arjun’s compensation is based on a 30 paise‑per‑rupee revenue‑share, meaning he receives 30 % of a film’s gross. Using that model he pocketed roughly Rs 522 crore (about $63 million) from Pushpa 2, which earned Rs 1,742 crore ($210 million) worldwide, and about Rs 105 crore ($12.7 million) from the first...
Squid Game Star’s 97% RT Comedy & More Hulu Releases This Week
Hulu’s slate for April 20‑26 2026 features a mix of comedy, horror, reality and stand‑up, headlined by the 97% Rotten Tomatoes comedy No Other Choice starring Lee Byung‑hun, a fan‑favorite from Squid Game. The darkly comic film follows a laid‑off paper‑industry veteran who resorts to...
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Continues to Avoid Streaming Services
Aniplex announced that the *Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle* movie will receive a Japan‑only Blu‑ray and DVD release on July 29, 2026, after a brief theatrical re‑run earlier this year. Pre‑orders have opened, giving Japanese fans a chance to own the...
Charlize Theron’s Serial Killer Movie & More Netflix Releases This Week
Netflix’s weekly release calendar for April 20‑26 adds twelve titles, ranging from family shows like CoComelon Lane Season 7 to documentaries and music specials. The highlight is Apex, a survival thriller starring Charlize Theron that drops on April 24 and was filmed in...
Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Vampire Film & More Peacock Releases This Week
Peacock is rolling out a varied slate of titles from April 20‑26, 2026, beginning with the animated "Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken" and culminating in the horror‑drama "Nosferatu" starring Aaron Taylor‑Johnson and Bill Skarsgård. The platform also adds the uplifting true‑story...
While Jana Nayagan Remained in Limbo, Tamil Cinema Found Its Real Winners Elsewhere in Q1 of 2026
Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, was pulled from its Jan 9 release after a CBFC referral and a series of court interventions, ultimately leaking online in April without ever reaching theatres. The void left by the high‑profile film was filled by modest‑budget...
How Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Carried Telugu Cinema Through the First Quarter of 2026
Telugu cinema’s Q1 2026 was dominated by Chiranjeevi’s *Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu*, which netted over ₹300 crore (≈ $36 million) in India, becoming his biggest hit. The opening week also saw Prabhas’ *The Raja Saab* flop despite a ₹100 crore (≈ $12 million) opening, and a...
Veteran Cinematographer Lai Cheng-Ying Dies at 95
Veteran Taiwanese cinematographer Lai Cheng-ying died at 95, a Golden Horse lifetime‑achievement award winner. He co‑founded the Chinese Society of Cinematographers 37 years ago and mentored generations of filmmakers. Lai earned three Golden Horse Awards for Best Cinematography for films...
Margot Robbie's '60s-Set Ocean's 11 Prequel Confirms Release Date and "Epic Heist" Plot
Margot Robbie’s untitled Ocean’s 11 prequel has secured a June 25, 2027 theatrical release after a turbulent development period that saw two directors depart. Oscar‑nominated actor Bradley Cooper will direct and co‑produce the film, joining Robbie’s LuckyChap Productions. The story...
Aakhri Sawal: Sanjay Dutt Starrer Unveils Indian Sign Language Teaser, Champions Inclusive Storytelling
The upcoming Bollywood drama Aakhri Sawal, starring Sanjay Dutt, has launched its first teaser in Indian Sign Language (ISL). Directed by National Award‑winner Abhijeet Mohan Warang, the film delves into the history of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and is slated...
Lekha Prajapati Opens up on Fukrey 3 Scene Going Viral, Calls Pankaj Tripathi “One of the Best Co-Actors”
Lekha Prajapati’s brief air‑hostess cameo in *Fukrey 3* unexpectedly went viral after the trailer’s release, sparking widespread meme circulation. The scene’s popularity amplified the film’s online buzz and highlighted the chemistry with veteran actor Pankaj Tripathi, whose improvisation added a memorable...
O’Romeo, Dhurandhar The Revenge, Matka King: How ‘Bade Sahab’ Returned in 3 Different Avatars in 3 Consecutive Months
Bollywood’s fascination with D‑Company resurfaced in 2026 with three consecutive releases. In February, *O’Romeo* featured Avinash Tiwary as Jalal, a loosely modeled Dawood Ibrahim. March’s *Dhurandhar The Revenge* broke a long‑standing taboo by naming Dawood outright and depicting him as...
Every Insidious Movie, Ranked From Worst to Best
The Insidious horror franchise, launched in 2011, has grown into a $740 million global box‑office powerhouse across five films. A new ranking ranks the original as the best and The Last Key (2018) as the weakest. The series marks its 15th...
Scream 7 Finally Gets 4K Blu-Ray Release Date
Scream 7, the latest entry in the long‑running slasher franchise, crossed the $200 million worldwide box‑office milestone despite mixed reviews. The film will be released on 4K Blu‑ray on June 16 2026 in four distinct editions ranging from a $28.99 standard combo to a...
Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio, Maite Alberdi Lead Chilean Contingent at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival
Chile is the Guest Country of Honor at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival, fronted by acclaimed directors Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio and Maite Alberdi. The trio will present Oscar‑nominated films, new fiction and documentary works, and a masterclass led by...
Octavia Spencer On Docuseries ‘Lost Women Of Alaska’: “There Are So Many Voices That Need To Be Restored” – Contenders...
Investigation Discovery’s three‑part docuseries “Lost Women of Alaska,” narrated and executive‑produced by Oscar‑winner Octavia Spencer, examines the murders of Indigenous women by serial killer Brian Steven Smith. The series reveals that more than 1,300 Alaska Native women are missing and...
‘Mr. Scorsese’ Director Rebecca Miller Got Martin Scorsese To Open Up, Then Covid Gave Him Time – Contenders TV Documentary
Apple TV+’s five‑part documentary "Mr. Scorsese" was directed by Rebecca Miller, who secured Martin Scorsese’s participation after a cold‑call to his documentary partner and a personal meeting. The COVID‑19 shutdown unexpectedly freed Scorsese’s schedule, allowing a four‑hour porch interview that...
‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Director Colin Hanks Says Of Iconic Actor’s Style: “There’s A Little Bit Of John In...
The new documentary "John Candy: I Like Me," now streaming on Prime Video, chronicles the life and career of the late comedy legend. Directed by Colin Hanks—son of Tom Hanks and longtime admirer—the film features interviews with Candy’s children, Jennifer...
Heartstopper Confirms Olivia Colman's Character Has Been Recast for the Netflix Movie
Netflix’s Heartstopper Forever will recast Olivia Colman’s role as Sarah Nelson with Anna Maxwell Martin. The decision, explained by creator Alice Oseman, reflects the character’s importance to Nick’s emotional arc, prompting a “difficult” but necessary change. The film, directed by Wash Westmoreland and...
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Why Isn't Pete Davidson in “Lorne,” The New Documentary About “SNL” Boss Lorne Michaels? Its Director Explains
Morgan Neville’s new documentary *Lorne* chronicles the life of Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, featuring interviews with SNL veterans such as Tina Fey, Chris Rock, and Jimmy Fallon. The director explained that Pete Davidson was not included because the film’s interview roster...
The 65mm Show to Watch Is ‘Beef’ Season 2
Netflix’s drama “Beef” returns for Season 2 with a striking visual overhaul. Cinematographer James Laxton switched to the ARRI 265, a 65 mm‑size sensor that he says makes the series the first long‑form show to use the camera. The large‑format gear lets the...
Meet Olga Rabinovich, the Philanthropist Singlehandedly Financing Brazil’s Film Talent
Olga Rabinovich founded the Olga Rabinovich Institute and its flagship Projeto Paradiso to fill a financing gap in Brazil’s film sector. The initiative provides small, rapid grants, training and international connections to a talent network of 264 screen professionals. Its agile,...
Box Office: ‘Super Mario,’ ‘Hail Mary’ Rule Over Lee Cronin’s Horror Pic ‘The Mummy’
Super Mario continues its box‑office dominance, projected to exceed $350 million domestically and approach $700 million worldwide, while Amazon MGM’s Hail Mary holds steady with a modest 23% drop in its fifth weekend, totaling $283 million domestically. Horror entry Lee Cronin’s The Mummy opened third with an estimated...
Dawson's Creek Stars Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson Reunite in First Look at New Trilogy
Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson are reuniting on screen for the romantic drama "Happy Hours," which Holmes also wrote and directed. The film follows former lovers who meet years after their breakup, aiming for emotional closure. It will debut at...
Wayans Brothers Threaten a White Chicks 2 if Scary Movie 6 Is a Success
The Wayans brothers hinted that a sequel to their 2004 hit *White Chicks* could materialize if the upcoming *Scary Movie 6* performs well at the box office. Marlon and Shawn Wayans, speaking with Entertainment Tonight and co‑star Anna Faris, framed...
This Fan-Favorite Sci-Fi Franchise Is Officially Getting Another Movie, but There's 1 Big Problem
The Matrix franchise is moving forward with a fifth film, now under the pen of sci‑fi author Drew Goddard, five years after the mixed‑reception *Matrix Resurrections*. Goddard confirmed he is deep in the writing process but declined to comment on...
A Forgotten Eighties NYC Movie Is Back, Scuzzier and Better Than Ever
The 1987 indie cult classic *No Picnic* has been rescued from obscurity by a meticulous 4K restoration from Film Desk. The restored print debuted at MoMA’s “To Save and Project” mini‑fest and will run a week at Film Forum before...
Roger Ebert And Other Critics Thought Robert Redford Was Miscast As This Iconic Literary Character
Robert Redford headlined the 1974 film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s *The Great Gatsby*, a role that sparked immediate controversy among critics. Roger Ebert and several reviewers argued that Redford’s polished, handsome persona clashed with the novel’s tragic, self‑made millionaire. The...
High School Comedy ‘Brian’ Celebrates the Awkwardness of Growing Up
Independent comedy ‘Brian’ marks director Will Ropp’s debut, following socially anxious teen Brian as he runs for student‑body president and navigates a crush on his English teacher. The film premiered at SXSW’s Narrative Feature Competition on March 14, earning critical praise...