Tom Holland Praised for 'Best-Ever Performance' In Spider-Man 4 as New Footage Debuts
Sony unveiled fresh footage of Spider‑Man: Brand New Day at CinemaCon, showcasing Tom Holland’s “finest” performance via a hologram appearance. The clip reveals a memory‑wiped Peter Parker navigating a reunion with MJ and Ned, who no longer recognize him after the events of No Way Home. Dialogue hints at new romantic tension and a mystery‑solving subplot as Ned investigates Spider‑Man’s identity. The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on July 31, 2024, positioning it as Sony’s flagship summer tentpole.
Bloodborne Is Going to Become a Very Bloody Animated Film
Sony Pictures announced an R‑rated animated film adaptation of the cult classic game *Bloodborne*. The movie will be produced by PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and popular YouTuber Jacksepticeye, who commands a 48‑million‑fan following. Sony promises the film will retain the...
Making the Cut: Editor Chad Sipkin on Sofia Coppola’s New Fashion Doc
Sofia Coppola’s debut documentary, Marc by Sofia, follows designer Marc Jacobs as he prepares his fall‑winter 2024 collection, while editor Chad Sipkin shapes the film into an abstract, collage‑like meditation on creativity. The project stems from a 25‑year partnership that began with a White Stripes music video,...
Official Trailer for 'Young Washington' With Kingsley, Serkis, Grammer
Angel Studios has dropped the official trailer for "Young Washington," a faith‑based epic chronicling George Washington’s teenage years before his presidency. The film, directed by Jon Erwin—renowned for "I Can Only Imagine" and other religious dramas—features a cast that includes...
1,000+ Hollywood Insiders Write Letter Opposing Paramount/Warner Bros Merger
More than 1,000 leading Hollywood professionals, including Glenn Close and Denis Villeneuve, have signed an open letter condemning the proposed $111 billion merger of Larry Ellison’s Paramount/CBS with Warner Bros. Discovery. The signatories argue the deal would shrink the U.S. studio...
Liam Neeson's "Underrated" Thriller Remake Is Now Streaming for Free
Liam Neeson’s thriller Memory, a 2022 remake of the Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer, is now streaming for free in the UK on Channel 4’s ad‑supported service. The film follows an Alzheimer‑stricken hitman who turns against his employers, co‑starring Monica Bellucci and Guy Pearce. Critical response remains...
The Legend Of Zelda Filming Has Finally Wrapped
Sony’s Columbia Pictures confirmed that principal photography on the live‑action *Legend of Zelda* film has wrapped, keeping the project on track for its slated May 7, 2027 theatrical debut. The movie, a joint venture between Sony‑owned Columbia, Nintendo, Arad Productions and OddBall...
Jumanji 3 Reveals Official Title as Emotional Robin Williams Tribute Is Confirmed
The third installment of the rebooted Jumanji franchise has been officially titled Jumanji: Open World, unveiled at CinemaCon with a preview trailer. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan appeared onstage, confirming the cast and showing early footage....
Paddington 4 Has Been Officially Confirmed with "World-Renowned" Writers
Studiocanal announced at CinemaCon that a fourth Paddington film is officially green‑lit, following the 2024 release of Paddington in Peru which pushed the franchise past $700 million worldwide. Anna Marsh revealed that "world‑renowned" comedy writers have been tapped for the sequel,...
Insidious: Out of the Further Trailer Contains a Truly Horrific Dentist Visit
The new trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" showcases a graphic dentist scene that has prompted cautionary notes for viewers, especially parents. The sixth entry in the Leigh Whannell‑James Wan horror franchise follows single mother Gemma, played by Amelia Eve,...
‘Zootopia 2’ Leads March Disc Sales, Though ‘Wicked: For Good’ Remains No. 1 for 2026
Disney’s *Zootopia 2* claimed the No. 1 spot on March 2026 physical‑media sales, topping the chart for three of the four weeks it was on shelves. The sequel’s strong debut helped Disney overtake other releases, while Universal’s *Wicked: For Good* retained the year‑to‑date...
Sony’s Tom Rothman Calls on Theaters to Provide a Better Consumer Experience: “Get Off the Ad Crack”
Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group chairman Tom Rothman used his CinemaCon platform to push theater operators toward a better consumer experience. He urged exhibitors to enforce traditional release windows, cut lengthy ad‑filled preshows, and address rising ticket prices. Rothman highlighted...
‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ Confirms Release Date With First Footage at CinemaCon
Sony unveiled the first look at "Spider‑Man: Beyond the Spider‑Verse" during its CinemaCon presentation, confirming a theatrical debut on June 20, 2027. The sequel follows the 2023 hit "Across the Spider‑Verse" and promises to resolve that film’s cliffhanger. Directed by...
Bloodborne Animated Movie in the Works with Jacksepticeye Attached
Sony announced at CinemaCon 2026 that an R‑rated animated Bloodborne film is in development, marking the first major cinematic expansion of the 2015 PlayStation 4 exclusive. The project will adapt the game’s dark Yharnam setting, though details on the animation studio...
Bloodborne Animated Movie Announced
Sony Pictures announced an R‑rated animated adaptation of FromSoftware’s 2015 Bloodborne game at CinemaCon 2026. The film will be co‑produced by PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and popular gamer Sean McLoughlin (Jacksepticeye). Executives promised the movie will stay "very true" to the...
Nollywood Needs to Get on the Microdrama Train Now
Microdramas are exploding worldwide, with China’s revenue soaring from $500 million in 2021 to $7 billion in 2024 and global earnings projected at $9.5 billion by 2030. The United States alone generated $800 million in 2024, while Nigeria’s Nollywood cinema made a modest $10 million...
Street Fighter Movie Trailer Seemingly Teased for Later This Week with Tournament Poster and Countdown Website
Director Takayuki Nakayama posted a teaser poster that reveals the Street Fighter movie trailer will drop on April 16 at 11 a.m. PT (Japan time Friday, April 17, 3 a.m.). The artwork highlights the 1993 World Warrior Tournament and includes a QR‑code leading...
Doc ‘Spring of the Vanishing’ Available Digitally April 14 From Virgil Films
The documentary *Spring of the Vanishing* will be available for rent or purchase digitally on April 14 through Virgil Films. Directed by Emmy‑winner Andrew Glazer, the film follows the 2018 disappearance of 18‑year‑old Jorge Domínguez in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, and his...
David Ellison’s Nightmare: A-List Coalition Unites to Kill the AU$156B Warner Merger
Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison, is pursuing a US$111 billion (AU$156 billion) acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, the largest media merger in Hollywood history. More than 1,000 actors, directors and writers have signed an open letter on BlocktheMerger.com demanding the deal...
Idris Elba's 2022 Survival Thriller On Netflix Flew Under Everyone's Radar
Idris Elba headlines the 2022 survival thriller *Beast*, a lean, high‑concept film that slipped past most headlines during its August theatrical run. The story follows a widowed father and his daughters as they battle a rogue lion in a South African...
BFI Invests £9.25 Million to Support UK-Wide Screen Culture for Audiences
The British Film Institute (BFI) is allocating £9.25 million (≈$11.8 M) from its National Lottery Audience Projects Fund for 2026‑2029 to back 23 film and immersive projects across the UK. The awards cover 10 venues, nine festivals and several sector‑facing initiatives, aiming...
Virgin Punk Is One of the Most Beautiful Anime of 2025
Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl, a 35‑minute anime released in limited U.S. theaters in 2025, showcases unprecedented animation detail, with one second reportedly requiring a month of work. Director Yasuomi Umetsu returned after a ten‑year hiatus, delivering 35,000 drawings and 740...
Paddington, Danny Boyle, and George Washington Are the Stars of CinemaCon in Studiocanal, Angel, and Sony Pictures Classics Presentations
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, three independent distributors—Studiocanal, Angel Studios and Sony Pictures Classics—presented their 2026‑27 theatrical slates. Highlights included confirmation of "Paddington 4" and an animated sequel, Studiocanal’s lineup of remakes such as "Escape From New York" and "The Howling,"...
Project Hail Mary & The Drama’s Box Office Is Great Sign for Movies
Project Hail Mary and The Drama have emerged as surprise box‑office successes in 2026. The Gosling‑led sci‑fi adaptation has topped $500 million worldwide and is shedding only 23 percent of its audience in week four, while A24’s low‑budget drama starring Zendaya and...
Angel, StudioCanal and Sony Pictures Classics Urge Theaters to Broaden Their Horizons at CinemaCon
Cinema United invited three non‑mainstream distributors—Angel, StudioCanal and Sony Pictures Classics—to CinemaCon to pitch their upcoming titles to independent exhibitors. The presenters highlighted a mix of faith‑based expansions, European genre reboots and recent Sundance acquisitions, signaling a push beyond Hollywood’s...
Yet Another Attempt at Remaking John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ Is Now in the Works
Studiocanal revealed at CinemaCon that it is moving forward with a new remake of John Carpenter’s 1981 cult classic “Escape from New York.” The project will be produced in partnership with The Picture Company, which will also handle worldwide distribution....
Hollywood Is Making yet Another Roblox Movie Adaptation
Disney‑owned 20th Century Studios announced plans to adapt the Roblox horror hit *99 Nights in the Forest* into a live‑action feature film, marking its first game adaptation and the fourth Roblox title pursued by Hollywood. The game, launched in June 2025, has amassed 26 billion lifetime visits and...
The Absolute Hell of Watching a Movie at the Alamo Drafthouse in 2026
Alamo Drafthouse introduced QR‑code ordering for concessions, pairing it with a mandatory phone‑on policy that contradicts its historic no‑cell‑phone rule. The change forces patrons to use an app for $11 snack boxes, leading to frequent phone use during screenings. Critics,...
New Michelle Williams Movie’s Release Date Signals It’s an Awards Contender
Michelle Williams will headline Chloe Domont’s thriller A Place in Hell, slated for a December 25, 2026 release. The film, backed by Neon, features a strong ensemble including Daisy Edgar‑Jones and Andrew Scott. A Christmas‑day debut places the movie squarely in the...
Channing Tatum’s Overlooked Crime Movie Is Worth Watching on Prime Video
Roofman, a 2025 crime‑drama starring Channing Tatum, follows real‑life thief Jeffrey Manchester’s audacious McDonald’s roof heists and subsequent prison escape. Directed by Derek Cianfrance, the film blends dark comedy with emotional stakes, featuring Peter Dinklage and Kirsten Dunst in supporting...
Tom Hardy's "Outstanding" Period Crime Drama Is Now Streaming on the BBC
The 2015 crime drama *Legend*, starring Tom Hardy in a dual portrayal of the Kray twins, is now available for free on BBC iPlayer. The film adapts the 1972 book *The Profession of Violence* and follows the twins’ rise, rivalry,...
The Amazing Digital Circus' Series Finale Will Be a Theatrical Exclusive
The Amazing Digital Circus, an indie animated web series that debuted on YouTube in late 2023, has exploded to over 425 million views on its pilot and 81 million on its latest episode. Netflix licensed the eight‑episode run while keeping it free...
Linda Cardellini Joins the Cast of Bill Hader’s Horror Movie, They Know
Bill Hader’s horror thriller *They Know* kicked off filming in Los Angeles, marking his first feature‑film directorial effort. The project also adds Linda Cardellini to the cast, where she will portray the ex‑wife of Hader’s on‑screen dad. The screenplay stems...
New Chucky Movie in Development, Gets Exciting First Details
Don Mancini confirmed that a new Child’s Play film is in development, targeting a theatrical release rather than a straight‑to‑digital debut. The project is designed to be scarier and to recapture the tone of the franchise’s early installments while preserving...
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“The Prestige” Ending Explained: What's the Secret of The Transported Man?
Christopher Nolan’s 2006 thriller *The Prestige* ends with a double‑layered reveal: the magician Alfred Borden is actually a pair of identical twins who share one persona, while rival Robert Angier relies on Nikola Tesla’s mysterious machine to create a physical...
A Thousand Nos and Two Picassos
The entertainment sector saw several flashpoints on April 13, 2026. A coalition of 1,000 Hollywood creators signed a letter opposing the proposed Paramount‑Warner merger, warning of job cuts and reduced choice. Meanwhile, Canada debated its “Netflix tax” amid U.S. trade tensions, and...
Goat Box Office: Break-Even In Sight Or Is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Too Big A Storm To Survive?
Sony’s original animated feature Goat is hovering near its domestic $100 million milestone but is sliding down the North American box‑office rankings, now sitting at #16 with only 405 screens. After two months the film has amassed $103.07 million domestically and $185.9 million...
Merger Takes Interrogate Global
Interrogate, a Westchester‑based production house, has merged with The Sweetshop Global, a New Zealand‑origin firm with six offices spanning Europe, Asia, Australia and a U.S. hub in Santa Monica. Co‑founders Jeff Miller and George Meeker, who have overseen Sweetshop’s U.S. operations since...
Issa Rae Has a Trick for Pushing Diverse Projects in an Anti-DEI Industry. Her Advice Is Going Viral
Issa Rae warned that DEI has become a taboo term in Hollywood, with investors pulling back from diverse projects. She advises creators to reframe Black‑centered stories as universal themes such as class to make them marketable. Rae also unveiled Hoorae...
Indya Moore on Grief, Family Ties and Activism
Indya Moore leads Jim Jarmusch’s 2026 film Father Mother Sister Brother, portraying a grieving sibling who returns to Paris after their parents’ death. Moore channels personal loss and the emotional weight of advocating for Palestine into a nuanced performance. Since...
New Netflix Thriller Is Now Trending Worldwide Despite Being Branded "Aggressively Stupid"
Netflix’s new survival thriller *Thrash*, starring Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak and Djimon Hounsou, debuted on April 10 and immediately topped the platform’s worldwide and UK film charts. The film follows residents of a coastal town battling sharks that migrate into flood‑filled streets after a...
Nothing’s Impossible in the Trailer for The Boroughs
Netflix announced the upcoming series *The Boroughs*, set to debut on May 21. The show follows a group of retirees in a seemingly idyllic community who confront a mysterious, possibly supernatural threat. It boasts a high‑profile cast including Geena Davis,...
‘Mile End Kicks’ Review: Barbie Ferreira Stars in Witty Rom-Com That Feels Like an Indie ‘Almost Famous’
"Mile End Kicks," Chandler Levack’s sophomore feature, opens in U.S. theaters on April 17, 2026 after debuting at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. The indie rom‑com stars Barbie Ferreira as Grace Pine, a restless Montreal‑based music writer navigating sexism...
Teaser for Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie' Series About a Family
Netflix unveiled a first‑look teaser for its new adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie. The series, developed by Rebecca Sonnenshine, stars Alice Halsey as Laura and Luke Bracey as Charles, with a supporting cast that includes...
Jude Law Is Vladimir Putin in The Wizard of the Kremlin Trailer: Watch
Jude Law stars as Vladimir Putin in the upcoming political thriller *The Wizard of the Kremlin*, directed by Olivier Assayas. The trailer reveals a post‑Soviet power struggle alongside Paul Dano as the scheming Vadim Baranov. Based on Giuliano da Empoli’s fictionalized...
Thanks to A24, Movies Are Brands Now
A24 has turned its film releases into brand experiences by launching limited‑edition merchandise with indie designers, most recently a sold‑out vintage tee capsule for "The Drama" and the viral "Marty Supreme" windbreaker. Over eight years the distributor has partnered on...
Werner Herzog’s 3D Masterpiece Gets an IMAX Comeback
Werner Herzog’s 2010 documentary *Cave of Forgotten Dreams* is returning to theaters in a new IMAX release after a five‑year, 6K restoration. The upgrade enhances brightness, color, and 3D depth while adding an Atmos sound mix, aiming to showcase the...
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“Ice Cream Man” Sends Kids Into a Killing Frenzy in First Trailer for Eli Roth's 'Most Terrifying' Movie yet (Exclusive)
Eli Roth’s new horror film Ice Cream Man drops its first trailer, showing an idyllic summer town where children erupt into violent frenzy after encountering a sinister ice‑cream truck. The trailer stars Ari Millen as the unsettling driver and features a soundtrack by...
Billie Eilish Shares Creative Vision Behind Her James Cameron-Directed Concert Film in New Trailer
Billie Eilish and James Cameron co‑directed the 3D concert film "Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)" for a May 8 theatrical release. The trailer showcases inventive 3D rigs, including a glowing‑box camera, and reveals a...
Hunger Games Prequel Trailer Features Ralph Fiennes as Another YA Novel Villain
Ralph Fiennes is set to portray President Coriolanus Snow in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, slated for a November 20, 2026 theatrical release. The trailer showcases a cast of younger actors stepping into...