Hot Package: 3 Studios Battle For Tom Hanks & Marielle Heller Baseball Re-Team ‘The Comebacker’
Three major studios are bidding on "The Comebacker," a baseball‑themed drama that reunites Tom Hanks with director Marielle Heller. The film, based on a Dave Eggers short story and scripted by Heller, follows a major‑league pitcher whose life changes after a line‑drive injury. Production is set to start in October, with Hanks’ Playtone and Heller’s Defiant By Nature handling production. A distribution deal is expected by the weekend as Hanks wraps "Greyhound 2" for Apple.
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Where Is the “Top Gun ”Cast Now? See Tom Cruise and His Costars Nearly 40 Years After Entering the Danger...
Forty years after its 1986 debut, *Top Gun* remains a cultural touchstone, having grossed $176 million then and spawning the $1.5 billion *Top Gun: Maverick* sequel. The original ensemble—Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards, and others—has pursued varied paths, from Oscar‑nominated performances and TV stints to directing,...
Ryan Gosling to Star in New Film From 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Directors
Ryan Gosling will headline the next film from Oscar‑winning directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known as the Daniels. The Universal Pictures project begins shooting in Los Angeles this summer and is slated for a November 19, 2027 theatrical release. The announcement follows...
African Film Fest Brings Whimsy, Social Realism and Powerful Storytelling to Melbourne
African Film Fest Australia expands to Melbourne, showcasing three standout films that illustrate the continent’s cinematic diversity. "The Fisherman" blends magic‑realist comedy with commentary on urbanisation, while Kenya’s "Nawi" offers a socially realistic portrait of a girl fighting forced marriage....
Italy’s 1990s Answer to ‘Cruising’? The Forgotten Giallo ‘The Final Scoop’
Vinegar Syndrome’s Forgotten Gialli: Volume 9 arrives with a restored edition of Pierfrancesco Campanella’s 1993 giallo “The Final Scoop.” The film, a 1990s take on the erotic‑thriller template, directly riffs on William Friedkin’s 1980 cult classic “Cruising.” By pairing graphic sex, violence, and...
Power Ballad Review: Paul Rudd’s Finest
John Carney’s latest dramedy *Power Ballad* stars Paul Rudd as Rick, an aging Irish wedding‑band singer who discovers his unfinished song has become a hit under a former boy‑band star’s name. The film juxtaposes nostalgic 1990s rock vibes with modern...
Filmmaker Eric Geadelmann Discusses ‘They Called Us Outlaws’, the Outlaw Country Documentary That Made Waves at SXSW (Exclusive)
Filmmaker Eric Geadelmann previewed his decade‑long, 10‑part docuseries "They Called Us Outlaws" at SXSW with a sold‑out, 90‑minute Austin‑centric episode. The standalone prologue dives into the city’s outlaw‑country roots and features interviews with 64 artists, from Waylon Jennings‑era legends to...
Les Machinchouettes Releases Krzysztof Żelichowski’s ‘Hitzli Putzli (Opera-Movie)’ Gets YouTube Release
Les Machinchouettes has launched the operatic short film “Hitzli Putzli” on YouTube, a project composed and directed by Polish creator Krzysztof Żelichowski. The EU‑sponsored co‑production, featuring Polish and Italian talent, premiered in mid‑March 2026 and follows two young people who meet on...
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Goes All-Access In ‘American YoungBoy’ Trailer
The trailer for "American YoungBoy," a documentary directed by Nico Ballesteros, debuted on March 26, 2026, previewing a deep‑dive into rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s sold‑out Make America Slime Again (MASA) tour. The film, slated for a nationwide Regal Cinemas release on...
‘Magic Hour’ Trailer: This Katie Aselton–Daveed Diggs Romance Breaks All the Rules
“Magic Hour” is Katie Aselton’s fourth feature film, starring her opposite Daveed Diggs as a married couple on a mysterious desert trip. The drama‑romance blends Aselton’s genre‑bending style with an honest look at marital challenges. The film debuted at SXSW and...
Baobab Studios Acquires Roblox Title Rights for Film and TV Development
Baobab Studios announced it has secured exclusive film and television rights to three of Roblox’s most‑visited titles—Natural Disaster Survival, Barry’s Prison Run, and Deepwoken. The trio accounts for nearly 10 billion visits, demonstrating sustained, multi‑generational engagement. Baobab will develop animated feature...
Judd Apatow To Produce Utopia Documentary ‘The Way I Was Made’ About Founder Of Indie Band Eels
Three‑time Emmy winner Judd Apatow is joining Utopia Originals to produce a documentary titled “The Way I Was Made: The Story of a Man Called E,” chronicling Mark Oliver Everett, the founder of indie‑rock band Eels. Directed by music‑video veteran...
Stan Rolls Out Red Carpet at Perth Film Premiere for WHALE SHARK JACK
Stan rolled out the red carpet in Perth for its original feature *Whale Shark Jack*, previewing the film at Luna Leederville before its national debut on April 2. The event gathered the cast, directors Miranda and Khrob Edmonds, screenwriter Kathryn...
The Oscars Are Moving Venues in 2029
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the Oscars will move to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live beginning with the 101st ceremony in 2029, under a ten‑year partnership with entertainment promoter AEG. AEG will upgrade the venue’s...
Ryan Gosling Doubles Down on Directing Duos with New Daniels Film
Ryan Gosling is set to star in an untitled film directed by the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) under Universal Pictures. Production is slated to begin in Los Angeles summer 2026, with a theatrical release planned for November 19,...
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Zendaya Plans to ‘Disappear’ for a 'Little Bit' After Releasing 4 Movies in 2026: ‘I’m Going Into Hiding’
Zendaya is set to dominate 2026 with four high‑profile releases—a black‑comedy film, the third season of HBO’s *Euphoria*, a double‑feature blockbuster (*The Odyssey* and *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day*), and *Dune: Part Three* slated for December. After this packed schedule she...
Is the ‘Forbidden Fruits’ Movie Streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or Shudder?
Forbidden Fruits, a horror‑comedy starring Lili Reinhart, opens in U.S. theaters on March 27, 2026. The film, produced by IFC Films and Shudder, will not appear on Netflix or Amazon Prime for free streaming. It is slated to become available for digital purchase or...
Sony Pictures to Shutter VFX Firm Pixomondo In Production Shift
Sony Pictures announced it will wind down its visual‑effects and virtual‑production subsidiary Pixomondo, moving remaining projects and talent to its Vancouver‑based Sony Pictures Imageworks. The closure affects Pixomondo’s studios in the U.S., Canada, Europe and its LED‑volume division PXO Clara,...
Pompei: Below the Clouds — Magnificent Portrait of Naples and Its Faultlines
Pompei: Below the Clouds is a documentary that paints a vivid portrait of Naples, juxtaposing the city’s ancient heritage with its contemporary social and infrastructural challenges. Directed by a rising Italian filmmaker, the film weaves archival footage, personal interviews, and...
HBO Max Launches Service in the U.K., Ireland, 12 Asia-Pacific Countries
Warner Bros. Discovery launched HBO Max in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 26, 2026, adding an ad‑supported tier that is free for Sky TV subscribers and available via Prime Video Channels. The rollout also introduced the service to...
PBS, ITVS Partner on YouTube Channel for Long-Form Documentaries
PBS and ITVS have launched PBS Documentaries, a rebranded YouTube channel that expands the former PBS Voices hub to include full‑length documentary films. The channel inherits more than 316,000 subscribers and 52 million views, and will roll out over 100 new...
Action Thriller Film 'Infiltrate' Trailer with Orphee Ladouceur-Nguyen
Quiver Distribution released the first trailer for Infiltrate, an action‑thriller directed by stuntman‑turned‑filmmaker James Mark, starring Canadian stuntwoman Orphée Ladouceur‑Nguyen as Lily Chen. The film follows an ordinary woman forced to assassinate crime bosses to rescue her kidnapped husband, a...
Sorrell Goes Hollywood
S4 Capital announced a joint venture with New Element Media to produce the documentary “Chasing the Dream,” which will air on Disney+ and focus on the human stories of the 2026 World Cup. The project is driven by S4’s Monks...
Content Creator Alanah Pearce Launches Charred Pictures in Partnership With Game Devs; ‘Faith: The Unholy Trinity’ Film Adaptation, Two More...
Content creator Alanah Pearce has founded Charred Pictures, an indie production company that partners directly with game developers on film and TV adaptations. The debut slate includes three projects: a pre‑production adaptation of the survival‑horror game Faith: The Unholy Trinity,...
Full JP Trailer for Koreeda's 'Sheep in the Box' Robot Boy Sci-Fi Film
Toho and Gaga released the full trailer for Hirokazu Koreeda’s new sci‑fi drama Sheep in the Box, which follows a grieving couple who replace their deceased son with a state‑of‑the‑art humanoid. The film is set to debut at the Cannes Film...
Los Angeles Soundstages Stay One-Third Empty as Slump Continues
Los Angeles soundstages remain about one‑third vacant, with average occupancy holding at 62% in the first half of 2025, virtually unchanged from 2024. Despite a modest 5% rise in projects on participating stages, new facilities such as East End Studios’...
Russia Bans Oscar-Winning Film 'Mr Nobody Against Putin'
Russia’s Chelyabinsk court ordered the Oscar‑winning documentary ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ removed from three streaming platforms, labeling it extremist and terrorist propaganda. The film, which won the 2026 Academy Award and a BAFTA, documents Kremlin‑driven indoctrination in Russian schools following...
"Masterpiece" Thriller One Battle After Another Is Finally Available to Stream in the UK
One Battle After Another, the Leonardo DiCaprio‑led thriller that swept six Oscars, is now streaming in the UK on HBO Max, Sky Cinema and NOW. The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, boasts a 94%...
Rave Culture: A New Era Review – High Energy Testimonial to the UK’s Dance Revolution
Rave Culture: A New Era is a Spanish documentary that chronicles the United Kingdom’s 1980s‑1990s rave explosion, featuring testimonies from legends like Fabio, the Hartnoll brothers, Slipmatt and Goldie. It showcases the scene’s logistical tricks to evade police, the shift...
Indian Music Stars King and Zaeden to Make Acting Debuts
Amazon Prime Video India’s 2026 slate introduces music stars King and Zaeden as acting newcomers. King will headline the rap‑infused drama *Lukkhe*, while Zaeden leads the youthful romance *Dono Mile Iss Tarah*. Both series are tailored for Gen‑Z streaming audiences...
Golden Village to Close Tiong Bahru Cinema After 32 Years
Golden Village announced that its Tiong Bahru multiplex will shut its doors on 29 March 2026, ending a 32‑year run in the historic neighbourhood. The closure stems from the decision not to renew the cinema’s lease, prompting the company to consolidate operations...
‘BTS: The Return’ Review: Back in the Recording Booth
The Netflix documentary "BTS: The Return," directed by Bao Nguyen, chronicles the South Korean boy band’s comeback after a four‑year mandatory military hiatus. Spanning 1 hour and 31 minutes, the film offers an intimate look at the group’s creative process...
A Film Studio Moved to Montana for Tax Breaks. Will It Benefit the Locals?
Story House, a production company founded by James Brown III and Sean Patrick Higgins, moved its planned studio from Wyoming to Missoula, Montana, to capitalize on the state’s MEDIA Act film‑tax credits. The venture aims to build a multi‑soundstage campus...
HBO Max’s ‘The Pitt’ Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart Through March 22
HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt” claimed the No. 1 spot on Whip Media’s U.S. streaming originals chart for the week ending March 22. The series, starring Noah Wyle, follows a 15‑hour ER shift with each episode covering one hour, and its...
Studios Are Monitoring ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Box Office Before Buying More Black-Led Rom-Coms, Filmmaker Says
Nina Lee, an award‑winning Black filmmaker, urged fans to watch the new rom‑com “You, Me & Tuscany,” because studios are waiting to see its box‑office performance before buying her already‑shot Black‑led rom‑com and a romance script. The film, starring Halle...
Harry Potter Series Teaser
A new teaser for the upcoming Harry Potter television series has been released, showcasing a fresh cast that diverges from the original film lineup. Early reactions on fan forums highlight surprise and skepticism toward the unfamiliar actors. Industry observers note...
Airdate: Apex
Netflix's new action‑thriller "Apex" starring Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton and Eric Bana will debut on the platform on April 24. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur and filmed in New South Wales' Blue Mountains, the movie promises high‑stakes survival drama set against...
‘A Little Prayer,’ ‘Splitsville’ and More Streaming Gems
Streaming platforms are adding “A Little Prayer,” a 2025 drama starring David Strathairn, to their catalog. Directed by Phil Morrison and scripted by Angus MacLachlan, the film explores a quietly messy family dynamic with Strathairn delivering a nuanced performance. The article...
Brazil on Film Season Announced for BFI Southbank
The British Film Institute announced a two‑month “Brazil on Film” season at BFI Southbank, running 1 May‑30 June 2025‑26. The programme showcases more than 40 titles, from the restored 1931 silent classic *Limite* to recent works by emerging directors, and includes a...
Before His Lord Of The Rings Movie, Stephen Colbert Co-Wrote A Comedy Based On A Cult Sitcom
Stephen Colbert co‑created the off‑beat Comedy Central series *Strangers with Candy*, which aired from 1999 to 2000 and earned a devoted cult following. In 2006 the original quartet—Colbert, Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello and Mitch Rouse—expanded the concept into a feature‑length...
Imran Perretta’s Award-Winning Ish to Be Released by BFI Distribution on 31 July in UK and Ireland
Imran Perretta’s debut feature *Ish* will open in UK and Irish cinemas on 31 July 2026 via BFI Distribution. The black‑and‑white coming‑of‑age drama, set in Luton’s South Asian and Middle Eastern community, previously won the Venice Critics’ Week Audience Award and competed...
James Norton's Highest-Rated Drama Hailed as "Something Special" Is the Movie to Watch Tonight
James Norton's drama Nowhere Special, set in Northern Ireland, follows a terminally ill single father who seeks an adoptive family for his young son. Written, produced and directed by Uberto Pasolini, the film debuted in UK cinemas in 2021 and...
Save The Dates: Murder, She Wrote Movie, R.J. Decker On The Move, And More
Universal Pictures announced a theatrical adaptation of the classic TV series “Murder, She Wrote,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis as Jessica Fletcher, slated for release on December 22, 2027. The film will be directed by Jason Moore with a screenplay by...
Netflix Sets ‘City Hunter 2’ in Japan, With Ryohei Suzuki Returning as Lead
Netflix announced a sequel, City Hunter 2, slated for a 2027 global launch, bringing back Ryohei Suzuki as the titular Ryo Saeba. The original 2024 live‑action adaptation topped Netflix’s Global Top 10 non‑English films and entered the top 10 in 32 countries, sparking...
‘Project Hail Mary’ Passing $100M U.S. Today, Will Lord Over Box Office In Second Frame With $45M Despite ‘They Will...
Amazon MGM’s sci‑fi dramedy Project Hail Mary crossed the $100 million domestic mark in its sixth day and is projected to earn $45 million in its second weekend, a hold comparable to the 2024 March hit Dune: Part Two. The film will...
Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt Retiring
Fathom Entertainment announced that CEO Ray Nutt will retire later this year after nine years at the helm. Nutt, who joined as CEO in 2017 following a long tenure at Regal Entertainment Group, will assist the board in finding his...
2025's Wildest Action Movie Has A 94% Rotten Tomatoes Score - And It's Finally On Netflix
The Finnish‑made sequel *Sisu: Road to Revenge* has landed on Netflix, climbing to fourth place on the platform’s U.S. most‑watched film chart. The movie boasts a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling strong critical endorsement. While the original *Sisu*...
Faces of Death Red Band Trailer Gives Infamous Video Classic a Modern Meta Update
The 2026 remake of the notorious 1978 horror documentary *Faces of Death* drops its trailer, revealing a meta‑slasher premise where a video‑platform moderator hunts a killer mimicking the original film’s gruesome scenes. Starring Barbie Ferreira, Jermaine Fowler, Dacre Montgomery and...
The Harry Potter TV Show Trailer Is Muggleslop
HBO released the first teaser for its limited‑series adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, echoing the original film’s iconic sets but rendered in a muted, gray palette. The trailer showcases a recast of key roles, with Nick Frost,...
Hitting the Road? Here Are Three Recommendations About Trips that Get Out of Hand.
Satyajit Ray’s newly restored *Days and Nights in the Forest* has returned to theaters, earning praise for its witty dialogue and incisive class commentary. The film follows four privileged Calcutta youths on a weekend road trip that exposes their entitlement...