Inside the New Film Stock Kodak Created for ‘Euphoria’ Season 3
Kodak has launched VERITA 200D, a new medium‑speed, daylight‑balanced film stock created with cinematographer Marcell Rév for “Euphoria” Season 3. The stock targets a classic cinematic look with rich color saturation, deep blacks and warm skin tones, deliberately contrasting the ultra‑clean VISION 3 line. VERITA 200D is now available to the public and has already been used on projects such as A24’s “The Death of Robin Hood” and a French wheat‑beer commercial. Its debut signals Kodak’s response to filmmakers’ appetite for celluloid aesthetics that differ from digital hyper‑realism.
Netflix Cancels Upcoming Real-Life Drama Following Millie Bobby Brown Exit
Netflix has scrapped the planned biopic "Perfect," which would have seen Millie Bobby Brown portray Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug. Brown left the project over creative differences, prompting the studio to abandon the film despite a summer production schedule and a recent...
Pixar Movie Was Canceled for Having Too Much ‘Girl Power,’ More Details Revealed
Pixar shelved the in‑development feature "Be Fri" after Disney deemed its "girl‑power" focus unsuitable for a broad audience. The studio attempted a six‑week overhaul following mixed focus‑test feedback, but Disney remained dissatisfied. The cancellation aligns with recent reports of Disney‑driven...
First Look Trailer for Manuela Martelli's 'The Meltdown' At Cannes 2026
Chilean filmmaker Manuela Martelli unveiled the first‑look teaser for her second feature, The Meltdown, set to premiere in Cannes 2026’s Un Certain Regard section. The mystery drama follows nine‑year‑old Inès, played by Maya O'Rourke, whose friendship with German skier Hanna...
‘James and the Giant Peach’ Is the Most Underrated Animated Classic of the ’90s
Henry Selick’s 1996 stop‑motion/live‑action hybrid James and the Giant Peach turned 30 this Sunday, yet it remains one of the most overlooked animated classics of the 1990s. While Selick’s previous Nightmare Before Christmas grossed $100 million, James faltered at the box...
MUBI Lost 200,000 Subscribers Following Its 2025 PR Nightmare
MUBI’s 2025 PR crisis over a $100 million Sequoia Capital investment triggered a wave of backlash that cost the streamer roughly 200,000 subscribers, dropping its base to about 1.2 million by year‑end. The controversy also coincided with a $7.3 million revenue shortfall on...
‘ChaO’: A Story of Boundless Love and Boundless Art
Studio 4°C’s new 2D animated feature ChaO, distributed by GKIDS, hits U.S. theaters on April 10, 2026. The film follows a quirky romance between a human named Stephan and a mermaid princess, set in a wildly stylized city where physics bend and...
Tales From the Crypt Will Finally Start Streaming on Shudder in May
Shudder will add the cult horror anthology *Tales From the Crypt* to its library on May 1, releasing a new episode each Friday until the series finale on June 12. The move follows a complex rights settlement that finally reunites the EC...
New Trailer for Barbara Kopple's 'American Dream' Doc 4K Restoration
Janus Films and the Criterion Collection have unveiled a brand‑new trailer for the 4K restoration of Barbara Kopple’s Oscar‑winning documentary *American Dream*. The film, which chronicled the 1985‑86 Hormel Foods strike in Austin, Minnesota, has been rescanned from the original 16 mm...
Rambo Complete Collection Coming to 4K Ultra HD
Hollywood studio Lionsgate announced a 4K Ultra HD box set of the entire Rambo saga, slated for May 26. The collection bundles all five Sylvester Stallone films—from 1982’s First Blood to 2019’s Last Blood—along with an extensive slate of audio commentaries, featurettes, deleted...
‘The Travel Companion’ Review: One of the Better Indie Films About Indie Films in Recent Memory
“The Travel Companion,” directed by Travis Wood and Alex Mallis, is a sharply satirical indie drama that dramatizes the awkward Q&A sessions and self‑referential chatter of film‑festival culture. It follows Simon, a broke documentary hopeful who rides his roommate’s airline...
Gundam’s New Trailer Has Me Dreaming for an Armored Core Anime
Bandai Namco released a dazzling two‑minute trailer for *Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway – The Sorcery of Nymph Circe*, reigniting excitement for mecha anime. The piece highlights a long‑standing fan question: why hasn’t the *Armored Core* series received a full‑scale anime adaptation? Despite *Armored Core 6:...
Former Red Ranger Dacre Montgomery Confirms We Were Denied a Power Rangers Film Tetralogy
Former "Power Rangers" star Dacre Montgomery revealed that the 2017 reboot was never intended as a standalone movie but as the first installment of a four‑film Lionsgate tetralogy. The film’s $100‑million‑plus budget barely broke even, prompting the studio to abandon...
Beast’s Daniel MacPherson on Training MMA, Russell Crowe Screaming at Him | Interview
Australian actor Daniel MacPherson is starring in the new MMA‑drama “Beast,” which opens in U.S. theaters today. To portray a retired champion, he underwent three years of intensive training in boxing, jiu‑jitsu and Muay Thai, even filming a fight sequence...
Fawesome Launches a Chuck Norris Collection
Future Today’s free streaming platform Fawesome has introduced a Chuck Norris Collection, featuring titles such as The Cutter, Top Dog, and a Chuck Norris documentary. The launch is part of a broader April refresh that adds award‑winning films, cult classics,...
Sydney Sweeney’s Violent R-Rated Movie Arrives on HBO Max Today
Sydney Sweeney’s biopic "Christy" is now streaming on HBO Max. The film, directed by David Michôd, dramatizes Hall of Fame boxer Christy Martin’s rise and the 2010 attempted murder by her husband. Despite strong performances, the movie earned only $2 million...
You, Me & Tuscany Streaming Release Date Estimate, News & Updates
Universal Pictures' romantic drama "You, Me & Tuscany" opens theatrically on April 10, 2026. Industry analysts estimate its digital debut on Peacock in July‑August 2026, roughly three to four months after the theatrical window. The film stars Halle Bailey and...
The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death
The new horror film *Faces of Death* follows Margot, a content moderator at the fictional social‑media platform Kino, as she spirals into obsession after personal loss and exposure to graphic online material. The narrative intertwines classic horror tropes with the...
A Rom-Com Ignites a Row About Tragedy, Taste and Art
The new film "The Drama" markets itself as a romantic comedy but centers on a plot to stage a school shooting, provoking a fierce cultural backlash. Critics call the mash‑up grotesque, arguing it trivializes real‑world tragedy, while some defenders see...
‘Dune 3’ IMAX Movie Tickets Are Selling for Thousands of Dollars on eBay
Warner Bros. released a limited batch of 70mm IMAX tickets for Dune: Part Three on April 6, prompting an instant sell‑out and a secondary market on eBay where single seats now fetch $350‑$500 and group packages exceed $1,000. The scarcity...
Shortlisted for an Oscar, 'Homebound' Is a Daring Movie About Two Dear Friends
Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and executive‑produced by Martin Scorsese, dramatizes the true story of a Muslim migrant worker and his Dalit friend who died during India’s COVID‑19 migrant exodus. Inspired by a viral 2020 photograph and a New York Times essay,...
Costume Designer Smriti Chauhan Breaks Down Akshaye Khanna’s Viral Moment and the Challenges of Working on Dhurandhar
Costume designer Smriti Chauhan won Best Costume Design at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 for the epic spy actioner *Dhurandhar*. She detailed how she created Akshaye Khanna’s iconic Sher‑e‑Baloch moment by dressing him in an all‑black ensemble with sunglasses to make...
Jana Nayagan: Makers of Thalapathy Vijay Starrer Issue Public Notice over Piracy Trouble; Receive Support From the South Indian Film...
Tamil political thriller Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, suffered a major piracy breach as sizable portions of the film were leaked online. KVN Productions issued a public notice, labeling the leak a criminal offense and has begun forensic investigations and legal...
Sarah Lancashire's "Magnificent" Drama Is Her 100%-Rated Movie to Watch for Free Tonight
Sarah Lancashire’s drama *The Dresser* is now available for free on Plex and Rakuten TV, offering viewers a rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating. The World War II‑era film, adapted from Ronald Harwood’s play, follows an aging theatre star and his devoted dresser...
Bhooth Bangla Debutant Perin Malde Calls Working with Priyadarshan ‘Surreal’: “It’s Even Beyond a Dream”
Actor Perin Malde is set to debut in Bollywood with the horror‑comedy *Bhooth Bangla*, directed by veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan. Malde describes the experience as surreal, noting the director’s precise, no‑extra‑take style and the on‑set learning curve that feels like a...
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Expected to Easily Top Weekend Box Office Through April 12
Universal’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is projected to earn $73 million in its second weekend, pushing its North American total to $312 million and its global haul past $440 million. The film’s strong IMAX presence is expected to help it maintain the...
Music Maven Documentary Film 'Peter Asher: Everywhere Man' Trailer
Greenwich Entertainment released the trailer for "Peter Asher: Everywhere Man," a documentary opening in U.S. theaters on June 19, 2026. The film chronicles Asher’s six‑decade journey from the British Invasion duo Peter & Gordon to his seminal production work with James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt,...
Salman Khan Drops Romantic Track ‘Mera Jee Nahi Bhara’ From Maatrubhumi Starring Zeyn Shaw and Debutante Abhishrri Sen
Salman Khan Films has released the romantic single “Mera Jee Nahi Bhara” from the upcoming war drama *Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace*. The track, sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Vishal Mishra and composed by Shamir Tandon and Kumar Gaurav...
Exit8: A Must-See Japanese Horror About an Endless Commute
Japanese horror film *Exit 8*, based on Kotake Create’s video game, opens in U.S. theatres on April 10 and the U.K. on April 24 via NEON. Director Genki Kawamura uses a looping subway setting to explore commuter anxiety and the guilt of conforming...
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times roundup spotlights five new science‑fiction titles now streaming, led by the time‑travel comedy “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice” on Hulu and a grief‑driven multiverse thriller starring Michaela McManus. Both films mix genre conventions—organized‑crime tropes with...
First Reactions To Lee Cronin's The Mummy Have Critics United
Lee Cronin’s new horror re‑imagining of The Mummy hit early screenings to a chorus of visceral reactions. Critics highlighted its intimate family‑trauma premise, relentless body‑horror set pieces, and a sound design that amplifies the dread. The 133‑minute film, starring Natalie Grace...
Watch a Clip From James McAvoy’s Rap Comedy ‘California Schemin” – Exclusively on NME
James McAvoy makes his feature‑directorial debut with the British comedy "California Schemin’," a film that dramatizes the true‑story of Scottish rap duo Silibil N’ Brains. The pair, portrayed by Samuel Bottomley and Séamus McLean Ross, adopt American accents to fool...
‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Collects $750K In Previews, ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Heads For $300M – Box Office
Universal’s romance You, Me & Tuscany pulled $750 K in preview showings across 2,550 theaters and is projected to open in the high single‑digit millions despite its modest $18 M budget. In contrast, Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie logged $180 M domestic in its first week...
‘Pretty Little Liars’ Star Sasha Pieterse Launches Mother Bare Productions With Sherrilyn Kenyon Supernatural Book Series ‘Infernal Affairs’ As First...
Sasha Pieterse, best known for "Pretty Little Liars," has launched a new production company, Mother Bare Productions, with the first project being a feature‑film adaptation of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s upcoming urban‑fantasy series "Infernal Affairs." Pieterse will co‑produce and star as Detective Sorcha O’Malley opposite the series’ supernatural lead, Lucifer’s...
Riteish Deshmukh Unveils Intense Raja Shivaji Poster as ‘Chhatrapati’ Anthem by Ajay–Atul Is All to Release on Monday
Riteish Deshmukh unveiled a striking new poster for his upcoming historical epic *Raja Shivaji*, confirming that the film’s anthem “Chhatrapati” by composer duo Ajay‑Atul will drop on Monday. Deshmukh is also the writer, producer and lead actor, portraying Chhatrapati Shivaji...
Futuresource: Global SVOD Subscriptions Reach 2.2 Billion, Consumer Spending at $150 Billion
Futuresource Consulting reports that global streaming video‑on‑demand (SVOD) subscriptions have reached 2.2 billion, generating roughly $150 billion in consumer spending. The firm projects 2.6 billion subscribers by 2030, driven more by pricing discipline, bundling, distribution partnerships and strategic content investment than by pure...
Wedding Night Thriller 'An Enemy Within' Trailer with William Moseley
Saban Films has dropped the official trailer for the dark action‑thriller “An Enemy Within,” starring William Moseley. The story follows Caleb Wingate, who receives a sniper’s demand to kill his father‑in‑law before midnight or lose his bride on their wedding...
Sadia Khateeb Calls Daadi Ki Shaadi a ‘Family Vacation’; Shares Fun Moments with Neetu Kapoor, Kapil Sharma and Riddhima Kapoor...
Bollywood’s upcoming family comedy *Daadi Ki Shaadi* has generated buzz after its poster debut, highlighting an eclectic cast that includes veteran actress Neetu Kapoor, comedian Kapil Sharma, debutante Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and rising star Sadia Khateeb. Khateeb described the shoot as...
Jana Nayagan Piracy Leak Shocks Tamil Film Industry: Producers Association Demands CBI Probe as KVN Productions Issues Legal Warning
Tamil blockbuster Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay and budgeted at roughly $60 million, was fully leaked online on Thursday night. The Tamil Film Active Producers Association immediately demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, invoking the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act 2023. KVN Productions...
Cinema Screen Quota Plan for Local Movies Splits Film Industry
Indonesia’s House of Representatives Commission VII is weighing a mandatory screen‑quota law to guarantee exhibition time for locally produced movies amid concerns that foreign blockbusters dominate cinema schedules. The proposal has split the industry: independent producers argue quotas would give...
Michael Director Antoine Fuqua’s Top 5 Highest-Grossing Films Worldwide – Which One Delivered The Best Return On Budget?
Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming biopic Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, opens on April 24, 2026 with a $155 million production budget. Fuqua’s five highest‑grossing films range from King Arthur’s $203.6 million worldwide take to The Equalizer’s $192.3 million, but the...
On the Move: Lionsgate Promotes Pecchia to SVP-Corpcomms
Lionsgate promoted Laurel Pecchia to senior vice president of corporate communications, elevating a leader with experience at William Morris Endeavor, CBS Films and Lionsgate itself. Pecchia will direct media‑relations, executive and employee messaging, and board and earnings‑call preparation. In parallel, Anonymous Content...
Emily Lawson’s ‘Man Eating P—-’ Challenges Views of Sex, Death, and Womanhood
Emily Lawson’s 12‑minute short “Man Eating Pussy” captured the SXSW Midnight Short Special Jury Award, drawing attention for its provocative title and body‑horror premise. The film follows sex worker Kitty, whose face is a literal vulva, and her dying client,...
Mohiniyattam Movie Review: Saiju Kurup and Suraj Venjaramoodu’s Lighthearted Comedy Thriller Is a Worthy Sequel to Bharathanatyam
Krishnadas Murali’s *Mohiniyattam* picks up the Bharathanatyam saga, pairing Saiju Kurup and Suraj Venjaramoodu in a light‑hearted comedy‑thriller sequel. The plot centers on a temple‑linked crisis that forces the family to conceal an accidental crime, echoing *Drishyam* while carving its own tone....
Ralph Fiennes Reveals Whether He Would Return to Harry Potter Role
Ralph Fiennes said he would love to return as Voldemort in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, but feels the chance has passed. The streaming giant has yet to announce who will play the dark wizard, despite speculation around Tilda Swinton and...
Agon, a Strange Trip Into the Lives of Athletes
Giulio Bertelli’s debut feature *Agon* debuts at Lincoln Center’s New Director/New Films series, presenting a hybrid “techno‑realism” blend of documentary, drama and video‑game aesthetics. The film follows three young female athletes—a judoka, a rifle shooter and a fencer—through the solitary,...
Jason Statham's "High-Stakes" Thriller with Peaky Blinders Star Gets Action-Packed Trailer
Sky has dropped the official trailer for Mutiny, an action‑thriller that sees Jason Statham return as Cole Reed, a police officer who takes on a human‑trafficking vessel single‑handed. The film is directed by Jean‑François Richet, the helmer of Plane, and Statham...
5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the latest animated entry in the long‑running franchise, debuted in 2024 and is now streaming on Disney+. The film follows science teacher Gary and the Spengler family as they battle an ancient ice‑age monster threatening Manhattan. Original...
Comedy ‘Cotton Candy Bubble Gum’ Due Digitally May 12 From Radial
Radial Entertainment will launch the offbeat coming‑of‑age comedy Cotton Candy Bubble Gum digitally on May 12, 2026. Written and directed by J. Pinder, the film stars Nick Darnell, Morgan Jay and a supporting cast, following 21‑year‑old Carter as his life unravels after his mother’s engagement...
Nielsen: Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ McDonald’s Tie-In Shows Strength of Streaming Fandom
Netflix’s animated feature *KPop Demon Hunters* sparked its largest consumer‑brand partnership to date, teaming with McDonald’s on themed meals that drove roughly $100 million in sales within the first days. The movie amassed 569 million global Netflix views and 20.5 billion U.S. streaming...