Orwell: 2+2=5: Raoul Peck’s Portrait of George Orwell Dives Deep Into Nineteen Eighty-Four but Finds Few New Answers
Raoul Peck’s documentary *Orwell: 2+2=5* re‑examines George Orwell’s *Nineteen Eighty‑Four* through a global lens, juxtaposing the novel’s warnings with footage from Ukraine, Myanmar, Gaza and other flashpoints. The film weaves archival adaptations, AI‑generated clips and on‑the‑ground drone shots to illustrate how modern governments manipulate truth. Peck draws on Orwell’s own colonial upbringing to underline the writer’s personal stake in anti‑totalitarian themes. The documentary opens in UK cinemas on 27 March, positioning itself as both a historical study and a timely political warning.
Latest BFI Innovation Challenge Funding Seeks to Address Data Gaps Across the UK Independent Film Industry
The BFI National Lottery Innovation Challenge Fund has awarded a £200,000 grant (approximately $256,000) to the British Screen Forum, partnering with the University of Exeter and Goldsmiths, University of London, to develop data solutions for the UK independent film sector....
Paris Jackson Doesn’t Get “How The Motion Picture Industry Works,” MJ Estate Declares Over ‘Michael’ Biopic Costs & Reshoot Questions
Paris Jackson and her lawyers are challenging the Michael Jackson estate’s handling of the upcoming biopic *Michael*, alleging costly reshoots tied to a 1994 settlement that bars depiction of Jordan Chandler’s relationship with her father. The estate, led by co‑executors...
Oscar Nominee Konstantin Bronzit’s 'Tied Up' Sets Worldwide Digital Release
Hawk Hill Pictures will launch the animated feature *Tied Up* worldwide on March 24, making it available on major digital platforms such as Prime Video, Google Play, and Apple TV. The film is written and directed by three‑time Oscar nominee Konstantin Bronzit, with...
Netflix’s Red Hot Chili Peppers Documentary Features AI-Constructed Voiceover of Late Guitarist Hillel Slovak
Netflix released *The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel* on March 20, featuring an AI‑generated voiceover of late guitarist Hillel Slovak reading his own journals. The studio obtained permission from Slovak’s family, but the band publicly...
Neon Comedy ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ Due on Digital March 24, Disc May 26
Neon is releasing the time‑travel comedy *Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie* for digital rental and purchase on March 24, 2026, with Blu‑ray and DVD following on May 26. The film, which premiered at SXSW, has already earned more than $4.2 million...
‘Mickey + Bluey’ Animated Short Debuts on Disney+
Disney+ has launched a new animated short titled “Mickey + Bluey,” pairing the iconic Mickey Mouse with the beloved Australian preschool series Bluey. The short, produced by Disney in partnership with Ludo Studio and BBC Studios, continues the Mickey+ series that previously...
Vertical’s ‘Dracula’ Again Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through March 22
Vertical Entertainment’s fantasy‑horror romance *Dracula* retained the #1 spot on Fandango at Home’s weekly revenue chart for the week ending March 22, after its premium digital launch on March 10. Lionsgate’s thriller *The Housemaid* vaulted to #2, while Universal’s sci‑fi comedy *Good...
‘Back To The Future: The Musical’ Making-Of Documentary To Feature Michael J. Fox And Broadway Cast – Watch Trailer
A feature‑length documentary titled *A Future on Stage* premieres on March 24 across Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube and other platforms. Directed by Brian Stillman, it includes new interviews with Michael J. Fox, Robert Zemeckis and the Broadway and West End...
The Jerry Schatzberg and Harold Pinter Movie You’ve Never Seen Returns to Theaters — Watch the ‘Reunion’ Trailer
Jerry Schatzberg’s 1989 drama “Reunion,” scripted by Harold Pinter, is finally receiving a U.S. theatrical re‑release after a 35‑year disappearance. The film, which recounts a Jewish lawyer’s return to 1930s Stuttgart, debuted at Cannes and enjoyed a brief French run...
Sundance Institute Names 2026 Sandbox Fund Grantees
Sundance Institute and Sandbox Films announced the 2026 Sandbox Fund cohort, granting support to 16 projects and 47 filmmakers across development, production, and post‑production stages. The fund, focused on nonfiction stories that bridge science and culture, now reaches 11 countries...
‘The Saviors’ Review: Adam Scott and Danielle Deadwyler’s Satire Can’t Make Its Most Stellar Ideas Work
Kevin Hamedani’s satirical thriller *The Saviors* debuted at SXSW 2026, following a suburban couple who rent their guest house to a mysterious brother‑sister duo amid fears of a presidential visit. The film attempts to lampoon post‑9/11 Islamophobia, using a paranoid...
Spider-Verse’s Lord & Miller Discuss If They’d Do Live-Action Spider-Man Movie
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller confirmed they have been approached about a live‑action Spider‑Man film, but they remain focused on finishing the animated Spider‑Verse saga. The duo emphasized their love for the character while noting they are halfway through completing...
The Flash: Why Lord & Miller Won’t Reveal Their ‘Different’ Idea for DC Movie
Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the directors behind Project Hail Mary, revealed they once crafted an elaborate, “pretty different” treatment for Warner Bros.’ 2023 The Flash, but left the project in 2015 to pursue other work. While they praised Andy...
Pawan Kalyan Creative Works Shuts Down Film Rumours: No New Commitments, OG2 Update to Come Directly From Actor
Pawan Kalyan Creative Works announced on X that the actor has no new film commitments and will personally update fans on the OG2 sequel when ready. The clarification follows disappointing box‑office results for *Ustaad Bhagat Singh*, which earned roughly $7.2 million in its...
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Streaming Release Date Estimate, News & Updates
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, opened in theaters on December 5 2026 and is projected to arrive on Netflix between May and June 2026, following the 2‑3‑month window used for its predecessor. The sequel has already amassed more than ₹500 crore (approximately...
Anthony Hopkins Teases New Film in 'Golden Land' Of Dylan Thomas
Oscar‑winning Sir Anthony Hopkins posted a video reciting Dylan Thomas’s poem “Fern Hill,” celebrating Wales’s “green and golden land.” The clip teases his upcoming film, “A Visit To Grandpa’s,” adapted from a Thomas short story and set on a Welsh farm. Production began this month...
Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 Gets New Release Date Amid Middle East Crisis
Superstar Mohanlal announced that the long‑awaited Malayalam thriller Drishyam 3 will hit theaters worldwide on May 21, 2026, pushing back the original April 2 date. The shift was driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, a region that accounts for a sizable share...
A Mouse in Midlife Crisis in 'Decorado' Animated Film Official Trailer
GKids has announced the U.S. theatrical debut of the Spanish‑made animated feature Decorado, set for May 15, 2026. The film, directed by acclaimed indie filmmaker Alberto Vázquez, follows Arnold, a middle‑aged mouse who suspects his world is a staged illusion controlled by...
The ‘Mass’ Formula Is Broken in Telugu Cinema: Why Even Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh Couldn’t Save a Dated Template
Pawan Kalyan’s *Ustaad Bhagat Singh* opened on March 19, 2026 and by day four had netted roughly ₹60 crore (about $7 million), far below the ₹140 crore ($16.8 million) opening day haul of his earlier film *OG*. The film’s under‑performance was amplified by a Bollywood spy thriller,...
Karan Johar to Focus on In-House Talent After Janhvi Kapoor’s Exit From His Talent Management Agency
Filmmaker Karan Johar announced that his agency, Dharma Cornerstone Artist Agency, will prioritize in‑house talent after actress Janhvi Kapoor left for another firm. The move highlights a broader pattern of Bollywood actors frequently switching representation. Johar described the industry as...
Tom Holland Shares Glowing Review of Zendaya’s The Drama Ahead of Premiere
Tom Holland took to Instagram to rave about Zendaya’s upcoming romantic comedy‑drama The Drama, calling it a film that will “floor you.” The movie, directed by Kristoffer Borgli, follows an engaged couple played by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as their relationship...
Sanya Malhotra Calls Sundar Poonam Her ‘Most Challenging Role’; Says, “It Pushes Me Into an Unexplored Space as an Actor”
Sanya Malhotra is set to headline the upcoming romantic thriller Sundar Poonam, billed as her most challenging role to date. The film, produced by Abundantia Entertainment in partnership with Prime Video, draws inspiration from chilling true events and will be shot...
Biker Trailer: Sharwanand Goes Full Throttle in India’s First Motocross Film, Watch
The Telugu sports drama Biker, billed as India’s first motocross film, released its trailer ahead of an April 3 theatrical debut. The story follows Sharwanand’s character Vikky, a disciplined racer battling both on‑track rivals and a strained relationship with his mentor‑father,...
Dhurandhar 2: Pinda, Jaskirat Singh’s Childhood Friend, Was Inspired a Real-Life Gangster; How Aditya Dhar Weaved in a Chilling Detail
Aditya Dhar’s 2025 spy thriller Dhurandhar concludes with a Shakespeare‑inspired betrayal, while its 2026 sequel Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge pits spy Jaskirat Singh against his childhood friend‑turned‑gangster Pinda. The Pinda character is directly modeled on real‑life terrorist Harwinder Singh Sandhu, known as...
Allegro Non Troppo Is a Raunchy Fantasia Parody — and a an Excellent Animated Film on Its Own Merits
GKIDS is unveiling a 2K restoration of Bruno Bozzetto’s 1976 adult‑oriented animated satire *Allegro Non Troppo* to mark its 50th anniversary. The restored version will debut with a limited engagement at New York’s Metrograph from March 27 to April 2. While parodying...
Who Is Madhurjeet Sarghi? Ranveer Singh’s Mother in Dhurandhar 2 Has a Surprising Connection to Border 2 and Deepika Padukone
Actor Madhurjeet Sarghi appears as Ranveer Singh’s mother in the upcoming action‑thriller Dhurandhar 2. The Delhi‑born talent, whose father is a Punjabi filmmaker and mother a retired professor‑lyricist, has previously featured in films such as Agneepath, Kesari, Chhapaak, and the National...
Secret Cinema Is Bringing ‘Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical’ Back to London
Secret Cinema is reviving its hit immersive production, Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical, at Battersea Park from July 22 to September 13. The show blends the original 1978 film with live dancers, singers, and elaborate sets recreating Rydell High and...
Every Song on the ‘Bring Me The Horizon L.I.V.E. In São Paulo’ Soundtrack
Bring Me The Horizon’s São Paulo concert will be screened in select cinemas worldwide on March 25 and March 28, 2026, offering fans a two‑day immersive experience. The film, titled *L.I.V.E. in São Paulo (Live Immersive Virtual Experiment)*, is co‑directed by CiRCUS HEaD and frontman Oliver Sykes...
Glen Powell’s ‘How To Make A Killing’ Is New On Streaming This Week
A24’s dark comedy *How To Make a Killing* starring Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley hits digital streaming this week via premium video‑on‑demand. The film, which debuted in theaters on Feb. 20, will be available for purchase at $24.99 and rentable for...
Oscar-Winning Legal Thriller Led by 'Project Hail Mary' Star Arrives on Netflix
Oscar‑winning legal thriller "Anatomy of a Fall" starring Sandra Hüller arrives on Netflix US on March 23. The 2023 Cannes winner, nominated for five Academy Awards and winner of Best Original Screenplay, follows novelist Sandra accused of her husband’s mysterious death....
Splitsville: This Brilliantly Unromantic Open Marriage Comedy Pulls No Punches
Splitsville, Michael Angelo Covino’s 2025 screwball comedy, follows two New York couples as they experiment with ethical non‑monogamy, spiraling into chaotic humor and jealousy. The film blends slap‑slap physical comedy with a 35 mm visual style, echoing classic 1970s US screwball...
Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson's "Gripping" Sci-Fi Thriller Has Just Landed on Prime Video
The sci‑fi thriller *Mercy*, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, has arrived on Prime Video. Set in 2029, the film follows detective Chris Raven on a 90‑minute AI‑driven trial overseen by Judge Maddox. Prime Video streams the title for $11.40...
‘It’s a Heap of S**t, to Be Fair’: Mick McCarthy Unhappy with Portrayal in Saipan Movie
Mick McCarthy walked out of the Irish‑focused film “Saipan” after 20 minutes, labeling it a “heap of s**t” and sparking a debate over its portrayal of Irish football history. The outburst underscores how media representations can affect national sporting brands. In...
Is This New Movie About Seattle Accurate About The Wealth Gap In The Emerald City?
The Seattle Times reviews the new film “Tow,” which follows Amanda Ogle, a Seattle resident navigating a precarious job market and the city’s widening wealth gap. The article evaluates the movie’s depiction of housing unaffordability, tech‑driven income disparity, and the...
All 5 Movies Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Ranked
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have directed five feature films, ranging from the animated family comedy *Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs* (2009) to the genre‑bending sci‑fi drama *Project Hail Mary* (2026). Their body of work is ranked from 5 to...
10 Years Later, Chris Pratt’s Most Controversial Sci-Fi Movie From ‘Dune’ Scribe Springs Surprise Attack on Streaming
Chris Pratt’s 2016 sci‑fi thriller *Passengers* earned over $300 million worldwide despite a 30 % Rotten Tomatoes rating, highlighting the pull of star power over mixed reviews. The film has recently resurfaced on streaming charts, driven by algorithmic recommendations and renewed audience...
Say Goodbye to This 90% RT Time-Travel Cult Favorite on HBO Max
Spanish time‑travel thriller *Timecrimes* is exiting HBO Max on April 1, 2026 after a brief streaming window. The 2008 film, directed by Nacho Vigalondo, boasts a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score and has cultivated a dedicated cult following. It delivers a tightly‑woven...
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor Promises to Take You on a Deeper, More Personal Journey as Dr. Gargi in Gram Chikitsalay 2
Amazon Prime Video announced Gram Chikitsalay Season 2, bringing back Akansha Ranjan Kapoor as Dr. Gargi. The new season will shift focus toward Gargi’s personal and professional growth, exploring her vulnerabilities and the challenges of rural healthcare in Jharkhand. The series maintains...
1 Year Ahead of the Sequel, Jason Statham’s Action Thriller Is Making a Killer Streaming Comeback
Jason Statham’s 2024 action film “The Beekeeper” is experiencing a strong streaming resurgence, re‑entering Amazon’s global top‑10 list. The movie originally cost about $40 million to produce and earned over $160 million worldwide, prompting Amazon to greenlight a sequel with a new director....
The Oscar-Nominated Movie That Was Supposed To Feel Like A Hug
French animator Ugo Bienvenu’s eco‑fable *Arco* earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, showcasing a visually striking blend of Studio Ghibli‑style artistry and hopeful climate storytelling. Produced on a €9 million budget, the film follows a 2932 boy who time‑travels...
Push Packs a Rich Superhero Universe Into a Single Film
Push, a 2009 sci‑fi thriller directed by Paul McGuigan, packs a sprawling psychic‑powered universe into a single film. The story follows Nick Grant (Chris Evans), a mediocre telekinetic, and teenage Watcher Cassie Holmes (Dakota Fanning) as they evade the shadowy...
‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’: A Sci-Fi Tale that Doesn’t Preach, but Still Hits Hard
Gore Verbinski’s new sci‑fi film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die tackles phone addiction and technology dependence through a tight, unpredictable narrative. The movie blends bold visual spectacle with sharp social commentary, delivering an engaging story that avoids preachiness. Strong...
Landman's Michelle Randolph Made Her Debut In A Horror Movie With Emily Bader
Michelle Randolph made her screen debut in the 2017 Syfy TV horror film *House of the Witch*, sharing the teen‑stalker cast with Emily Bader. The low‑budget movie, streamed for free on Tubi and Pluto TV, earned mostly one‑star reviews on Letterboxd...
RJ Balaji Reveals How Suriya Replaced Vijay in Karuppu Despite ‘Thalapathy’ Being Impressed with the Story: ‘He Felt It Was...
RJ Balaji’s upcoming action drama Karuppu, now starring Suriya, was originally pitched to Vijay, who praised the story but did not commit. After Vijay stepped away, Balaji approached Suriya, who accepted the lead, seeing the project as a chance to...
Hollywood Loves Russians Again
Hollywood is reviving Russian characters across new releases, from A24’s upcoming film "Dennis" to Netflix’s adaptation of Julia May Jonas’s novel "Vladimir." The resurgence mirrors the 1930s Russophilia wave, yet modern production cycles now span several years, showing studios chase...
Mohanlal to Star in Priyadarshan’s 100th Film, Actor Pens Emotional Note
Priyadarshan’s 100th feature will star veteran actor Mohanlal, reuniting the duo after their debut collaboration on *Poochakkoru Mookkuthi* in 1984. Producer Antony Perumbavoor announced the untitled project, confirming it will not be a comedy. Mohanlal posted an emotional social‑media note praising...
Comedy Special ‘Tim Hawkins: Fist Bump’ Available on Digital From Virgil
Tim Hawkins’ latest stand‑up special, *Fist Bump*, is now available digitally through Virgil Films. The hour‑long show mixes his trademark musical parodies with clean, family‑friendly jokes about parenting, technology, and everyday life. Hawkins leverages his loyal fan base built from...
Project Hail Mary Author Andy Weir Has One Major Issue With Interstellar
Andy Weir, author of *Project Hail Mary*, publicly challenged Christopher Nolan’s *Interstellar* for suggesting that colonizing another planet would be easier than repairing Earth’s ecological damage. While praising the film’s black‑hole visual fidelity, Weir argues the plot’s premise underestimates the...
Vin Diesel Pens Tribute To ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise, Teases Final Installment: “There Is A Particular Weight That Comes With...
Vin Diesel posted an Instagram tribute honoring the 25‑year Fast & Furious saga and confirmed its final film will debut on March 17, 2028. He highlighted the series’ legacy, noting eight directors and countless contributors, and announced screenwriter Michael Lesslie...