Netflix Show Highlights Taiwanese Religious Traditions with a Modern Flair
Netflix’s new eight‑part series “Agent from Above” spotlights Taiwan’s temple culture by following Han Chieh, a mortal vessel for the deity Nezha. The production team filmed at active and abandoned shrines, creating sets that blend traditional Taiwanese religious architecture with modern design. Costume and soundtrack choices reinterpret classic elements, such as swapping Nezha’s traditional garb for contemporary attire and pairing temple instruments with modern beats. The show is now streaming worldwide on Netflix.
RUMOR: John Paesano Handling Composer Duties on The Legend of Zelda Movie
Rumors confirmed by an updated IMDB entry suggest John Paesano will compose the score for the upcoming Legend of Zelda live‑action film, scheduled for a 2027 release. The listing also reveals that series legend Koji Kondo will serve as a score consultant,...
Official Trailer for Coming-of-Age Movie 'Mabel' About a Plant Lover
Tribeca Films has launched the official trailer for "Mabel," an indie coming‑of‑age drama directed by first‑time feature filmmaker Nicholas Ma. The movie, which debuted at the 2024 San Francisco Film Festival, will open in limited release in New York and...
Marybeth Sprows Returns To Hallmark Media; Tatiana Erasme Promoted
Hallmark Media has bolstered its leadership team by rehiring Marybeth Sprows as senior vice president of Original Series and promoting Tatiana Erasme to vice president of Casting and Talent. Sprows, who previously led Sony Pictures Television’s faith‑and‑family division, returns to...
Werner Herzog's 3D Masterpiece Returns to IMAX Theaters in 6K
Werner Herzog’s 2010 documentary *Cave of Forgotten Dreams* is receiving a 6K IMAX restoration, with limited screenings on April 15 and 19 and a wider U.S. rollout on April 24. The new version corrects early‑era 3D flaws and delivers unprecedented...
HBO Max Just Added the Best Version of Alien 3
HBO Max has added the Assembly Cut of Alien 3, a longer version that more closely reflects David Fincher’s original vision. Previously limited to home‑video releases, the cut is now instantly streamable for all subscribers. The extended edit deepens character development...
‘Peacemaker’s Sol Rodriguez Signs With Strand Entertainment
Actress Sol Rodriguez, best known for her role as Sasha Bordeaux on HBO Max’s DC series *Peacemaker* and as the female lead in Netflix’s *Holiday in the Vineyards*, has signed a management deal with Strand Entertainment. The agreement adds Rodriguez...
Chris Messina, Michael Peña & Esai Morales Join Sam Rockwell And Maisy Stella In Psychological Thriller ‘Tumor’
Psychological thriller "Tumor" has completed filming in Los Angeles, adding Chris Messina, Michael Peña, Esai Morales and Gigi Zumbado to a cast led by Sam Rockwell and Maisy Stella. The film, written and directed by Will Bridges, follows a low‑level...
Andy Serkis' Animal Farm Just Got a New Trailer, but You Shouldn't Watch It
Andy Serkis’ new animated adaptation of George Orwell’s *Animal Farm* released a fresh trailer that swaps the novel’s grim allegory for a kid‑friendly, fast‑paced comedy. The latest teaser showcases familiar plot beats but adds modern pop culture humor, while an...
When Does The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Come to Streaming, Blu-Ray and DVD?
Nintendo and Illumination’s *Super Mario Galaxy* movie is set for a theatrical run similar to its 2023 predecessor, with home‑video windows still unannounced. Based on the prior film, a digital purchase could appear about 41 days after release, followed by...
3 Best New Netflix and Prime Video Arrivals for a Mid-Week Binge (Apr. 6-10)
Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are rolling out three notable titles for the week of April 6‑10, aimed at viewers recovering from the Easter break. Prime Video launches the highly anticipated final season of the adult superhero series *The Boys* on...
Glorious New IMAX 70mm Tickets Trailer for 'Dune: Part Three' Sequel
Warner Bros. unveiled a 30‑second promo trailer for Dune: Part Three, promoting the first batch of 70 mm IMAX tickets. The sci‑fi epic, directed by Denis Villeneuve and based on Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah, is slated for worldwide release on December 18 2026....
Hulk Hogan Knows ‘Where All the Bodies Are Buried’ in New Trailer for Netflix Docuseries
Netflix is set to launch the four‑part docuseries “Hulk Hogan: Real American” on April 22, 2026, featuring the wrestler’s final interview filmed before his July 2025 death. The trailer shows Hogan confronting his dual identity, from the larger‑than‑life ring persona to the...
AMC Networks’ Shudder Service to Begin Streaming Bella Thorne Thriller ‘Find Your Friends’ on June 12
AMC Networks’ horror‑focused streaming platform Shudder will launch the Bella Thorne‑led thriller *Find Your Friends* on June 12. The indie film, directed by Iranian‑Greek American filmmaker Izabel Pakzad, follows a desert road‑trip that devolves into a tense survival story. *Find Your Friends* has...
Marvel Star Jonathan Majors Fell Out of a Window Filming Daily Wire Action Movie
Jonathan Majors fell six feet through an unsecured window while filming a Daily Wire action movie, prompting crew members to walk off set over safety concerns. The incident involved co‑star JC Kilcoyne, who required stitches, and raised questions about the set’s...
What Memento Reveals About Human Nature, 25 Years Later
Christopher Nolan’s 1999 debut *Memento* marks its 25th anniversary, celebrating a $4.5 million low‑budget film that pioneered a reverse‑chronological narrative to depict anterograde amnesia. The story, inspired by a pitch from Nolan’s brother and a Borges short story, follows Leonard Shelby...
Dhurandhar 2 Clocks a Steady 3 Mil. USD in Weekend 3, Total Overseas Stands at 42.295 Mil USD [Rs. 393.50...
Bollywood’s action‑comedy Dhurandhar The Revenge earned a steady $3 million in its third overseas weekend, pushing its cumulative foreign gross to $42.295 million (≈ ₹393.5 crore). The film held its position in key territories, posting $1 million on Friday, $1.05 million on Saturday and $950 k on Sunday in the...
Robert Pattinson’s The Batman 2 Suit ‘Evolution’ Gets an Answer From Designers
Costume designers David Crossman and Glyn Dillon declined to reveal any "evolution" in Batman's suit for The Batman 2, but confirmed the screenplay is exceptionally strong. The sequel, now slated for October 1, 2027 after several delays, will see Robert Pattinson return alongside...
Netflix’s Beloved 75% RT Show Is Leading Its Streaming Wars
Netflix’s teen rom‑com XO, Kitty season 3 premiered on April 2, 2026 and instantly claimed the No. 1 spot on the platform’s global TV rankings. The series, a spin‑off of the To All the Boys franchise, holds a 75 % Rotten Tomatoes rating and a...
Robert Downey Jr. Drops Cryptic Post Teasing Avengers: Doomsday Easter Eggs
On April 6, Robert Downey Jr. posted a cryptic Easter‑themed illustration featuring Doctor Doom and a basket of eggs emblazoned with logos for Captain America, Black Panther, Thor, Shang‑Chi, Doctor Strange, X‑Men and Namor. Fans quickly decoded the hidden symbols,...
Does Darth Maul Die After Maul: Shadow Lord? Animated Show Reveals His Fate After Spinoff
Disney+’s new animated series *Maul: Shadow Lord* slots into the Star Wars timeline between *Episode III* and *Episode IV*, following Darth Maul’s escape from Order 66. The show depicts Maul building a criminal syndicate on Jannix and sets up his final confrontation with Obi‑Wan...
Forget the Politics: Tovino Thomas Reveals Why His Film Pallichattambi Is Actually for Families
Tovino Thomas’ upcoming Malayalam film *Pallichattambi* is set in 1950s Kerala and follows an outsider who becomes the village’s strongman. While the story naturally incorporates the era’s religion and politics, Thomas stresses that these elements serve the narrative rather than...
How Does Darth Maul Survive? Star Wars Villain Return in Maul: Shadow Lord Explained
Darth Maul returns in the animated Disney+ series *Maul: Shadow Lord*, which bridges the character’s lost years between the end of *The Clone Wars* and his cameo in *Solo: A Star Wars Story*. The show reveals how Maul survived his...
Their Town Review: Katie Aselton and Mark Duplass Create a Glorious Hangout Movie for Theater Kids
Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton debut *Their Town*, a low‑key coming‑of‑age drama that follows two Maine high‑schoolers after a theater rehearsal. The film, starring Chosen Jacobs and Duplass’ daughter Ora, premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival and has yet...
UAE’s Ti22 Films Spotlights The ENTERTAINER’s Brand Storytelling on Global Awards Stage
Ti22 Films, a UAE production house, has been shortlisted in the Corporate Image category of the Branded Documentary competition at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2026. The documentary celebrates the 25th anniversary of The ENTERTAINER, a homegrown brand that has...
IQIYI Launches Nadou Pro, China’s First AI Agent for Professional Film and TV Production
On March 30, 2026 iQIYI unveiled Nadou Pro, China’s first AI agent designed for professional film and TV production. The platform combines iQIYI’s proprietary QiZhi models with third‑party tools to support scriptwriting, storyboarding, visual effects and final output in a...
‘Faces of Death’ Review: One of the Most Notorious Horror Movies Ever Made Gets Smartly Resurrected for the Social Media...
Daniel Goldhaber’s new horror film “Faces of Death” revives the infamous 1978 faux‑documentary as a meta‑slasher set in a TikTok‑style ecosystem. The story follows Margot, a content‑moderator for a video app, as she confronts algorithmic desensitization and a killer who...
‘Faces of Death’ Review: A Bloodcurdling, Damning New Take on the Ultimate Cult Horror Curio
Daniel Goldhaber’s 2026 horror reboot "Faces of Death" reimagines the infamous cult snuff‑film myth by having a serial killer stage real‑life murder recreations that go viral on a TikTok‑like platform. Barbie Ferreira stars as Margot, a content‑moderation employee who uncovers...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Composer Was Writing the Film's Score From a Hospital Bed, Says It Includes over 300...
Composer Brian Tyler revealed he wrote most of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie score while recuperating in a hospital bed after suffering a double subarachnoid brain hemorrhage in August 2025. Despite the life‑threatening injury, he continued work to meet the...
This Rotten Freddie Prinze Jr. Rom-Com Is a Must-Watch This Baseball Season
The piece urges baseball fans to revisit the 2001 rom‑com *Summer Catch* as the 2026 MLB season kicks off, despite its 8% Rotten Tomatoes rating. It emphasizes the film’s under‑appreciated blend of minor‑league grit, the American‑Dream narrative, and early‑career chemistry...
Stephen King And Clive Barker Got A Creepy (But Hilarious) Movie Adaptation You Forgot About
In 1997, director Mick Garris released the TV movie *Quicksilver Highway*, a rare collaboration between horror legends Stephen King and Clive Barker. The 90‑minute anthology adapts King’s short story “Chattery Teeth” and Barker’s “The Body Politic,” framing both with a traveling storyteller...
The Optimism of ‘Project Hail Mary’ Is the Antidote to Hollywood’s Doom Loop
Hollywood is grappling with declining production, job cuts and AI uncertainty, fueling doom‑laden narratives. Against this backdrop, Amazon’s "Project Hail Mary" opened with $80 million and has amassed $420.8 million worldwide, giving Q1 2026 the strongest box‑office start since the pandemic. The film’s...
Peaky Blinders Star's "Remarkable" Real-Life Drama Is Now Streaming for Free
Joe Cole’s gritty prison drama *A Prayer Before Dawn* is now streaming for free on the ad‑supported platform Plex. The 2018 film, based on Billy Moore’s memoir, follows a British boxer’s brutal experience in a Thai penitentiary and has earned a...
Netflix Is Removing Taylor Sheridan’s Oscar-Nominated Neo-Western This Summer
Netflix will pull Taylor Sheridan’s Oscar‑nominated neo‑Western *Hell or High Water* from its catalog on May 1, 2026. The 2016 film, directed by David Mackenzie, earned roughly $37 million worldwide on a $12 million budget and holds a 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating. It was...
Predator: Badlands
John Latchem’s April 5, 2026 review of Predator: Badlands highlights the 2025 Dan Trachtenberg‑directed entry that flips the franchise on its head by centering a young Yautja hunter instead of human protagonists. The film intertwines classic Predator hunting lore with a Weyland‑Yutani...
Say Goodbye to Brad Pitt's Relentless WWII Thriller
War drama "Fury", starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Ayer, will be removed from Netflix on May 1, 2026. The 2014 film grossed over $210 million worldwide against an $80 million budget and holds a 75 % Rotten Tomatoes rating. Its gritty...
John Wayne's Forgotten Western Sequel Is on Borrowed Time on Netflix
Netflix will remove John Wayne’s 1975 Western sequel Rooster Cogburn on May 1, 2026, ending a brief streaming window for the 108‑minute film. The sequel, which paired Wayne with Katharine Hepburn, earned $17 million against a $10 million budget and holds a 50 % Rotten Tomatoes rating, far...
Hulu's 7-Part Sci-Fi Series Is Quietly One of Its Best Franchise's To Binge
All seven Predator movies are now available to binge on Hulu, giving subscribers a complete view of the franchise’s evolution from the 1987 original to recent entries. The series, which began as an action‑horror film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, has expanded...
Netflix's Quietly Brilliant 6-Part Psychological Thriller Is One of Its Best Series
Netflix’s six‑part limited series "Eric" pairs Benedict Cumberbatch’s unsettling performance as a narcissistic puppeteer with a seven‑foot puppet to investigate his son’s disappearance. Set in 1970s New York, the thriller intertwines police procedural bias, racial tension, and surreal fantasy elements....
Leon Marchand Stars in Docuseries “Beyond Gold” Directed by His Father, Xavier Marchand
French swimming sensation Leon Marchand is the centerpiece of the three‑part docuseries "Beyond Gold," which debuted at the Series Mania Festival in Lille. The series chronicles the year after his historic four‑gold haul at the Paris 2024 Olympics, covering his...
‘A Great Awakening’ Hits With Faith-Based Audiences & History Buffs – Specialty Box Office
Roadside Attractions’ specialty release *A Great Awakening* opened at No. 6 domestically, earning $2.1 million across 1,289 screens. The film, a historical drama about George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin, secured an A+ CinemaScore, signaling strong audience approval. Exit polls showed a predominance...
Netflix Is Saving Kids From One of the Worst Kids Movies Ever Made
Netflix will pull the critically‑panned *The Emoji Movie* from its catalog on May 1, ending a nine‑year streaming run. The 2017 film earned roughly $215 million worldwide against a $50 million budget but holds a 6% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Meanwhile, the upcoming *Super Mario Galaxy Movie*...
Tyler Perry’s Popular Show Spin-Off & More Among Paramount+ Releases This Week
Paramount+ is rolling out a robust slate this week, highlighted by the Tyler Perry spin‑off Zatima, which will stream Seasons 2 and 4 alongside the full run of Ruthless (Seasons 1‑5) and the debut of Divorced Sistas. A new 44‑minute...
Robert Pattinson's 2018 Western Comedy Is Maybe The Batman Actor's Most Underrated Movie
Robert Pattinson headlines the 2018 indie western dark comedy Damsel, playing optimistic pioneer Samuel Alabaster on a quirky frontier quest. The film, written and directed by brothers David and Nathan Zellner, mixes melancholy with absurdist humor, drawing comparisons to Coen...
South London Has a New Art and Short Film Festival – and It’s Free
WePresent, the artist‑led platform backed by WeTransfer, is staging a free three‑day festival in Peckham’s Copeland Gallery from May 8‑10. The event blends panel discussions, a short‑film cinema, and the “On Belonging” exhibition that probes identity and community. Complementary brunch, cocktails...
Triplets of Belleville’s Director Just Invented the Cozy Ghost Biopic
Sylvain Chomet returns to feature animation after a 16‑year hiatus with A Magnificent Life, a biopic of French auteur Marcel Pagnol. The 91‑minute hand‑drawn film frames the story as a dialogue between a 60‑year‑old Pagnol and the ghost of his...
Sofía Vergara’s R-Rated Comedy & More Included in Peacock Releases This Week
Peacock’s weekly slate (April 6‑12, 2026) introduces a mix of comedy, reality, sci‑fi and thriller titles. The platform debuts the R‑rated animated film “Strays,” featuring voices from Will Ferrell and Sofia Vergara, alongside the season‑17 premiere of “The Real Housewives...
Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par Wins Courage in Cinema Award
The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 honored Aamir Khan’s *Sitaare Zameen Par* with the Courage in Cinema award. Director RS Prasanna accepted the trophy on stage, with Karan Johar and Siddharth Roy Kapur presenting it. The film’s cast comprises ten neurodivergent actors, including individuals with...
HBO's First Theatrical Release Was A Western Flop That Divided Critics
In 1984 HBO debuted in theaters with the neo‑Western *Flashpoint*, starring Kris Kristofferson. The film earned only $3.8 million against a $10 million budget and posted a modest 57% Rotten Tomatoes score. Critics praised the leads but condemned the contrived ending, labeling...
Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Dharmendra Honoured with Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award; Bobby Deol Tears up as He Remembers His Late...
Veteran actor Dharmendra was posthumously honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Chetak Screen Awards in Mumbai. The accolade was presented by Javed Akhtar, Ramesh Sippy and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and accepted by his son Bobby...