Henry Cavill’s Dark Crime Thriller Breaks Into the Global Streaming Top 10
Henry Cavill’s 2019 thriller Night Hunter has cracked the global streaming Top 10, ranking high on Paramount+ and Starz. The dark crime thriller, featuring Ben Kingsley, Stanley Tucci and Alexandra Daddario, is climbing charts despite lukewarm Rotten Tomatoes scores. Its resurgence arrives as Cavill readies high‑profile franchise work, including a Guy Ritchie film and a John Wick director’s Highlander reboot. The title is now streaming on Paramount+, Starz, Amazon Prime, Hulu and available for digital rent or purchase.
No AI in the Film: Toddlers in the Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai First Look Just a Trick
The teaser for David Dhawan’s upcoming film “Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai” featured AI‑generated infant characters, but insiders confirm the digital babies were only a marketing gimmick and will not appear in the theatrical release. The AI sequence, created...
EXCLUSIVE: Vikram Bhatt’s Haunted – Ghosts Of The Past to Release on June 12; to Clash with Imtiaz Ali’s Main...
Vikram Bhatt’s horror sequel *Haunted – Ghosts Of The Past* is slated for a June 12, 2026 release, after a series of postponements that pushed it from an original November 2025 date to early 2026. The film, shot in 3D...
Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies and Yash Raj Films Eye Micro Drama Boom: Report
Yash Raj Films (YRF) and Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment are reportedly evaluating entry into India’s fast‑growing micro‑drama segment. YRF appears further ahead, leveraging its streaming arm YRF Entertainment and the recent hire of SonyLIV veteran Saugata Mukherjee to...
Rashmika Mandanna Undergoes 8-Hour Daily Action Training for Mysaa Ahead of 16-Day Kerala Shoot
Bollywood star Rashmika Mandanna is undergoing an intensive eight‑hour‑a‑day action boot camp in Bangkok to prepare for the upcoming pan‑India film *Mysaa*. The training focuses on advanced stunts, hand‑to‑hand combat and high‑speed coordination ahead of a 16‑day shoot in Kerala....
The Film That Explains Contemporary America
Marcel Ophuls’s 1969 four‑hour documentary *The Sorrow and the Pity* dismantles the myth of universal French resistance by showing how ordinary citizens’ passive compliance enabled Nazi occupation. The film chronicles interviews with resistance leaders, former collaborators, and everyday people, exposing...
Bheja Fry Stars Rajat Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey Got only Rs 25,000 Each; Film Made Rs 11 Cr
The 2007 comedy Bheja Fry, made on a shoestring budget of about ₹1.5 crore (~$180k), earned roughly ₹11.8 crore (~$1.42 million) worldwide. Its three leads—Rajat Kapoor, Vin Pathak and Ranvir Shorey—were each paid only ₹25,000 (≈$300) for the 22‑day shoot. The film’s unexpected sleeper‑hit...
Burt Lancaster's Must-Watch Revisionist Western Is Streaming On Netflix
Netflix has added the 1966 revisionist Western *The Professionals* to its streaming library, marking a rare inclusion of a pre‑1980s title. Directed by Richard Brooks, the film stars Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Woody Strode and Robert Ryan, and showcases early...
When Will Hoppers Come to Streaming, Blu-Ray, and DVD?
Pixar’s "Hoppers" has become a 2026 box‑office powerhouse, pulling in $355 million and ranking among the year’s top five grosses. Disney typically follows a two‑month gap between theatrical and digital releases, putting the VOD launch in May 2026. Physical media –...
SCOOP: Sunny Deol-Aamir Khan-Rajkumar Santoshi’s Lahore 1947 Likely to Be Renamed Batwara 1947
Bollywood’s upcoming period drama, originally announced as Lahore 1947, is poised to be retitled Batwara 1947 following internal consensus among producers and stakeholders. The film, based on the acclaimed 1980 play “Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya,” explores a Muslim family’s settlement...
Glory Trailer: Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat Seek Revenge in This Netflix Sports Drama
Netflix’s new Indian series *Glory* stars Divyenndu and Pulkit Samrat in a revenge‑driven sports‑crime drama centered on boxing and Olympic ambition. The trailer reveals a fractured family returning to their hometown to avenge an assault on their sister while a...
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (April 2026)
WIRED’s April 2026 roundup spotlights the most compelling titles debuting across major streaming services. Horror leads the charge with Netflix’s *28 Days Later: The Bone Temple*, Prime Video’s *Weapons* and Shudder’s campy *Deathstalker* reboot. Netflix also rolls out Louis Theroux’s...
Stephen Graham's Hyena Is the "Sensational " British Crime Thriller to Watch Tonight
British crime thriller Hyena, starring Stephen Graham, is now streaming on BFI Player and as a Prime Video add‑on. The film follows a corrupt West London police task‑force that partners with drug dealers, only to see the alliance collapse when...
Diljit Dosanjh & A.R. Rahman’s Kya Kamaal Hai Song Out From Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga
A.R. Rahman, lyricist Irshad Kamil and singer‑actor Diljit Dosanjh have unveiled "Kya Kamaal Hai," the first song from Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming patriotic romance drama Main Vaapas Aaunga. The track, released today, blends Rahman’s signature orchestration with Diljit’s emotive vocals and...
‘Back to Us’: Emotionally Charged Kenyan Look at the Complexity of Breakups
Kenyan director Jennifer Gatero’s new romantic drama *Back to Us* debuted at Nairobi Cinema on April 11. The film delves into the tangled emotions of breakups, highlighting how unspoken baggage and friendship shape romantic bonds. Critics praised the tight first act,...
17 Terrible Performances by Brilliant Actors
The article catalogs 17 widely‑criticized performances by actors usually regarded as elite, ranging from Tom Hanks in *Cloud Atlas* to Meryl Streep in *Into the Woods*. Each entry notes the film’s broader failures and often cites Razzie nominations or public...
‘Mercy’ Claims No. 1 Spot on Disc Sales Chart
MGM’s thriller *Mercy* claimed the No. 1 spot on the Circana VideoScan disc‑sales chart for the week ended April 11, driven by strong HD‑format performance. HD discs accounted for 47 % of its first‑week sales, with regular Blu‑ray contributing 30 % and 4K discs...
Inside ‘Playback,’ a Rare SAG-Affiliated Microdrama With a Musical Spin | Exclusive
Scott Brown’s Second Rodeo released “Playback,” a 100‑minute musical microdrama that became one of the first SAG‑signatory productions after influencer Hannah Stocking joined the cast. The series, shot in seven days across Mexico City and Los Angeles, features 17 original...
‘Roommates’ Review: Mediocre Netflix Buddy Comedy Is Almost a Good Horror Film
Netflix’s “Roommates” is a Happy Madison‑style buddy comedy that falls short of laugh‑out‑loud moments but offers a surprisingly dark undercurrent. The film follows college roommates Devon and Celeste, whose uneasy partnership spirals into moral ambiguity that could have been framed...
Michael Could Set A New High Bar For Music Biopics At The Box Office
Director Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming biopic *Michael* is slated for an April 24, 2026 release and is projected to earn $75‑90 million domestically in its opening weekend. Those figures would eclipse the $60 million debut of *Straight Outta Compton* and could challenge the $82 million opening...
3 Best New to Prime Video Movies You Need to Stream This Weekend (April 17–April 19)
Prime Video adds three new movies for the weekend of April 17‑19, covering action, comedy and drama. Edgar Wright’s 2025 remake of The Running Man delivers a satirical, high‑stakes thriller starring Glen Powell. Mark Wahlberg leads Peter Farrelly’s raunchy comedy Balls Up,...
Double Feature of ‘The Crawling Hand’ and ‘The Slime People’ Due on DVD April 21 From VCI and MVD
VCI Entertainment and MVD Entertainment Group are issuing a double‑feature DVD on April 21, 2026 that pairs the 1960s sci‑fi cult classics *The Crawling Hand* and *The Slime People*. Both titles have been meticulously restored in 4K from their original 35 mm negatives,...
Wayans Brothers Tease ‘White Chicks’ Sequel “Can Happen” If ‘Scary Movie 6’ Does Well: “We’re Game”
The Wayans brothers indicated that a sequel to their 2004 hit White Chicks could move forward if the upcoming Scary Movie 6 performs well at the box office. Scary Movie 6 is slated for a June 5 theatrical release and reunites Marlon and Shawn Wayans with Anna...
Disney’s New Imax Competitor Has 1 Major Issue
Disney unveiled "Infinity Vision" at CinemaCon 2026, a new certification for Premium Large Format (PLF) theaters promising larger screens, sharper picture and premium sound. The badge is intended to help audiences locate the most immersive venues for upcoming blockbusters like...
India-Based Digikore Studios Releases ‘Kingdom Games’ Trailer
India‑based Digikore Studios unveiled the trailer for its 90‑minute 4K animated feature *Kingdom Games*, slated for worldwide theatrical release on July 24. The studio employed an AI‑assisted pipeline that touched every production stage, compressing tasks that once took weeks into hours...
Consumers Put A WBD-Paramount Merger On Probation
Warner Bros. Discovery’s pending acquisition of Paramount is set for a shareholder vote on April 23, 2026, marking the most critical stage of a deal that would consolidate film, TV, streaming and news assets. Forrester’s March 2026 Consumer Pulse Survey of 540 U.S....
The Biggest News From CinemaCon 2026
CinemaCon 2026 spotlighted Paramount’s Top Gun 3 development, confirming Tom Cruise’s return alongside producer Jerry Bruckheimer, while Disney unveiled the original animated film Hexed and its voice‑cast. The event also introduced a Snoop Dogg biopic starring Jonathan Daviss, slated to begin filming next summer. These announcements...
Project Hail Mary Streaming Plans Delayed as IMAX Return Extends Theatrical Run
Amazon MGM announced that the Ryan Gosling‑led sci‑fi film *Project Hail Mary* will stay in theaters longer, adding a limited one‑week IMAX engagement starting this weekend. The studio confirmed the movie will not move to streaming soon, pushing back its...
Project Hail Mary Won't Be Streaming At Home Anytime Soon (And The Reason Is Solid)
Amazon MGM Studios announced at CinemaCon that the theatrical window for Ryan Gosling’s sci‑fi hit "Project Hail Mary" will be extended, delaying its debut on Prime Video. The film, directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, has already earned $518 million...
Will Marielle Heller’s FernGully Be the First Good Live-Action Adaptation?
Amazon MGM Studios announced a live‑action adaptation of the 1992 animated classic FernGully, with acclaimed director Marielle Heller attached to helm the project. Heller, known for Nightbitch and the Mister Rogers biopic A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, brings a...
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Is Best Enjoyed Knowing This Beforehand
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy hits U.S. theaters this weekend as a straight‑up horror entry from Warner Bros. and Blumhouse. The film stars Jack Reynor and Laia Costa and follows a family’s nightmare after their missing daughter returns from the desert....
How to Stream ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ World Premiere Red Carpet Online
The sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada" will debut at a star‑studded red carpet in New York on April 20, with a live broadcast on Disney+ and Hulu. Both platforms are offering free‑trial periods—Hulu + Live TV provides a three‑day trial, while the...
Jeremy O. Harris on Juggling Theater, ‘Erupcja,’ and Why He Became a Producer
Tony‑nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris, famed for Broadway’s “Slave Play” and the screenplay of “Zola,” co‑wrote and appears in the indie drama “Erupcja,” which debuted at MoMA and the New Directors/New Films festival. He serves as the inaugural creative director...
A Chat With L.A.’s New Film Czar on ‘Baywatch’ — and How the City Is Trying to Cut Red Tape
Los Angeles has installed a new film liaison, Steve Kang, to streamline permitting and reduce bureaucratic friction for productions. Kang’s authority, granted by Mayor Karen Bass, enabled rapid approvals for the Baywatch reboot, including a 20% discount on a city...
Classic Sylvester Stallone Movie Returns to Theaters in 4K With an Exciting Bonus
The iconic 1976 sports drama *Rocky* is returning to cinemas in a newly remastered 4K version to celebrate its 50th anniversary, with limited screenings from November 7‑11. The event, organized by Amazon MGM Studios, Park Circus, and Fathom Entertainment, will also...
Matt Smith Confirmed for New Mystery Thriller with an Ending 'You Won't See Coming'
Matt Smith has been confirmed to star alongside Imogen Poots in the upcoming mystery‑thriller *The Salamander Lives Twice*. The plot follows a debonair amnesiac who washes ashore on a remote island clutching a locked briefcase and a Rolex, meeting a...
Alberto Vázquez’s ‘Decorado’ Scoops Top Feature Prize at 9th Quirino Awards; Colombia, Portugal Share Major Wins
Alberto Vázquez’s animated feature “Decorado” won Best Feature Film at the 9th Ibero‑American Animation Quirino Awards in Tenerife, adding to his previous Quirino wins. The co‑production between Spain and Portugal also secured an animated‑feature Goya earlier this year. Spain led...
Lord of the Rings: Popular Horror Director Would ‘Drop Everything’ to Direct New Movie
Lee Cronin, the director behind Evil Dead Rise and the upcoming 2026 remake of The Mummy, said he would "drop everything" to helm a new Lord of the Rings project. He also voiced a desire to take on the Nightmare...
FernGully Returning as Live-Action Movie, Years After Those Avatar Jokes
Amazon MGM announced a live‑action adaptation of the 1992 animated classic FernGully, with indie filmmaker Marielle Heller writing and directing. The studio deliberately sidesteps the term “remake,” positioning the project as a tribute that will extend the film’s environmental themes...
Tyga Expands Into Film With Lead Role in Coming-of-Age Musical Drama
Rapper Tyga is starring, producing, and co‑writing the upcoming musical drama "Baby, You’re a Star", set in 1989. The film marks his first major feature‑length acting role and expands his brand beyond music into long‑form storytelling. Production is underway with...
GKIDS and Fathom Announce 2026 Studio Ghibli Fest Slate
GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment have announced the 2026 Studio Ghibli Fest, a seven‑film theatrical run beginning June 13. The slate features milestone screenings such as the 20th anniversary of *Tales from Earthsea*, the 35th anniversary of *Only Yesterday*, the 40th...
‘The Mummy’ Continues Warner Bros.’ Streaming Strategy After Theatrical Debut
Lee Cronin’s horror re‑imagining *The Mummy* opened nationwide on April 16, 2026 under Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema. The studio plans a premium video‑on‑demand (PVOD) release between May 19 and June 2, followed by an HBO Max SVOD debut on either July 3...
‘Mad Bills to Pay’ Director Joel Alfonso Vargas Knows He’s Living an Indie Film ‘Cinderella Story’
Joel Alfonso Vargas’s debut feature Mad Bills to Pay debuted at Sundance 2025 to rave reviews and has since screened at Berlin and New Directors/New Films before a limited theatrical rollout by Oscilloscope Laboratories. The Bronx‑born writer‑director used a semi‑improvised, one‑setup shooting style to capture...
Don't Miss the First Trailer for Jacob Elordi's "Riveting" Sci-Fi Thriller
Ridley Scott’s new sci‑fi thriller “The Dog Stars,” starring Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin, unveiled its first trailer at CinemaCon. Based on Peter Heller’s 2012 novel, the film follows pilot Hig as he navigates a post‑pandemic wasteland in search of hope and...
A Centuries-Old Barn in Germany Provided the Eerie Backdrop of ‘Mother Mary’, A24’s New Psychodrama Starring Anne Hathaway
A24’s psychodrama *Mother Mary*, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, uses a centuries‑old barn at Germany’s Burg Adendorf as a central visual anchor. Production designer Francesca Di Motolla transformed the 14‑meter‑high space into a moody atelier, covering walls with canvas and adding...
Disney Just Laid Off the Team Responsible for Giving the MCU Its Shared Visual Identity
Disney announced a company‑wide reduction of roughly 1,000 jobs, with Marvel Studios taking a heavy hit. The visual development department that defined the MCU’s shared aesthetic was almost entirely eliminated. The team, assembled by Kevin Feige, crafted early character designs,...
Street Fighter Movie Trailer Features Unreleased 2Pac Song That's Fitting for Multiple Reasons
The Street Fighter movie unveiled its first full trailer, featuring an unreleased Tupac Shakur track titled “Ambitionz az a Fighta.” The song was originally recorded for Mike Tyson’s 1995 comeback fight and never officially released. The trailer also highlights the...
Surf Videographer Peter King Drops New Pipeline Doc
Veteran surf videographer Peter King has released *Pipeline: A Peter King Film*, a documentary shot throughout the 2024‑25 North Shore winter season. The film features a star‑studded lineup including Kelly Slater, John John Florence and rising local talent, while also...
Sir Anthony Hopkins Turns Town Into 'Hollywood Scene' For New Film
Oscar‑winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins arrived in the north‑Wales town of Dolgellau to shoot his upcoming film A Visit To Grandpa’s, a adaptation of a Dylan Thomas short story. Over three days, roughly 200 residents and tourists gathered to watch the...
Amazon Provides a Rare Update on the Search for the Next James Bond
Amazon MGM Studios, which took over the James Bond franchise in February, gave a rare update at CinemaCon confirming that Denis Villeneuve will direct, with Amy Pascal, David Heyman and Steven Knight attached as producers and writer. Courtenay Valenti emphasized...