China’s Hishow Seals Deals On Bosco Wong Series ‘My Dearest Stranger’; Launches ‘Mastermind’ Starring Louis Koo
China’s Hishow Entertainment sealed its first deals on the Bosco Wong‑led series My Dearest Stranger and launched sales for the Louis Koo action thriller Mastermind at Filmart. My Dearest Stranger, a 13‑part drama directed by Lin Yu‑Hsien, logged over 260 million views on Youku and has been sold to Catchplay for Taiwan and Indonesia. Mastermind, directed by James Hung and currently in post‑production, is being marketed worldwide from Hong Kong with strong buyer interest. Both projects illustrate Hishow’s push to export Hong Kong talent‑driven content across Asia.
Japan Pushes for a New Global Stage as Film Frontier Makes Its Debut at Hong Kong Market
Japan debuted a dedicated Film Frontier section at the Hong Kong‑Asia Film Financing Forum, placing emerging Japanese filmmakers directly in the market. Seven Japanese projects—spanning In‑Development, Work‑in‑Progress and the new Film Frontier showcase—highlight Unijapan’s outward‑facing strategy. Backed by the Japan...
‘Edge of Tomorrow’ Meets ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ in HBO Max’s New 97% RT Sci-Fi Hit
‘Redux Redux’, the new sci‑fi thriller from brothers Kevin and Matthew McManus, debuted on HBO Max after a limited theatrical run and quickly rose to a 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating. The film follows Irene Kelly, played by Michaela McManus, as...
Noah Wyle, Other Industry Figures To Testify At Adam Schiff Hearing On Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger, Tax Incentives
Senator Adam Schiff is convening a spotlight hearing in Burbank to scrutinize Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery and the broader push for federal film‑production tax incentives. Actor Noah Wyle, IATSE President Matthew Loeb, policy researcher Jax Deluca, and...
Noah Kahan Makes SXSW Laugh and Cry With Netflix Doc About Depression and Body Dysmorphia: ‘It’s Easy to Shut These...
Noah Kahan premiered his Netflix documentary "Out of Body" at SXSW, blending humor and raw honesty about his rise from small venues to Fenway Park while confronting depression and body dysmorphia. The film, directed by Nick Sweeney, includes tour footage,...
‘DreamQuil’ Review: Elizabeth Banks and John C. Reilly in a Visually Adventurous Slice of Dystopia That Feels Like Yesterday’s News
DreamQuil premiered in the Narrative Spotlight at SXSW, marking Alex Prager’s feature‑film debut. The dystopian drama stars Elizabeth Banks and John C. Reilly as a high‑tech married couple navigating a virtual‑therapy craze. Prager’s hyper‑real, color‑saturated visual language draws on her...
Disney Just Broke Its Own Oscars Record (And It's Nothing To Celebrate)
Disney and Pixar have not won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in four consecutive years, a record longest streak without a win. Netflix’s surprise hit KPop Demon Hunters captured the 2026 Oscar, edging out Disney’s Zootopia 2 and Pixar’s...
A '90s Comic Book Movie Sequel Returned To The Top 10 At The Box Office
The 1991 sequel *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze* returned to the domestic top‑10 after a 35th‑anniversary re‑release, pulling $1.4 million on roughly 1,400 screens and landing eighth. The weekend was dominated by Oscar‑season releases, yet the...
One Battle After Another Is Political But It Isn’t About Politics
Paul Thomas Anderson leveraged his Oscar win to urge a return to common decency, but offered no concrete policy prescriptions. His new film, One Battle After Another, intertwines revolutionary imagery with a father‑daughter relationship, leaving its political stance deliberately vague....
The Oscar Was Never Really Timothée Chalamet’s to Begin With
Timothée Chalamet entered the 2026 Oscars as the early favorite for Best Actor after a high‑profile campaign for *Marty Supreme*. Two weeks before the ceremony he sparked a backlash with dismissive remarks about ballet and opera, and his promotional tactics...
The Housemaid Streaming Release Date Set for Amanda Seyfried & Sydney Sweeney Movie
The psychological thriller *The Housemaid* will stream on Starz beginning April 1, three months after its theatrical launch. The Amanda Seyfried‑Sydney Sweeney vehicle earned $395 million worldwide and holds a Certified Fresh 73% rating with a 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes....
Indie Star Joe Swanberg Never Really Left — but He’s Definitely Back Now
Joe Swanberg, the mumblecore pioneer, returns to feature filmmaking with *The Sun Never Sets*, his first narrative film since 2017’s *Win It All*. After a decade spent directing Netflix’s improvised series *Easy*, running a Chicago video‑store, and doing TV gigs,...
Primate Streaming Release Date Set for Chimpanzee Horror Movie
Paramount Pictures announced that the R‑rated chimpanzee horror film *Primate* will stream on Paramount+ starting March 25, 2026. The movie, which opened theatrically in January 2025, will later hit Blu‑ray and DVD on April 21, 2026. It currently holds a...
3 Oscar Winners, South Park Creator, & More Join Cast of Minions 3 Despicable Me Movie
Universal Pictures and Illumination announced the voice cast for Minions 3, officially titled Minions & Monsters, slated for a July 1, 2026 theatrical release. The lineup features Oscar winners Allison Janney, Jeff Bridges and Christoph Waltz, alongside South Park co‑creator Trey Parker, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch and Bobby Moynihan, with director Pierre Coffin...
Nuclear Family: Lynne Littman and Jane Alexander Reflect on Their 1983 Nuclear Disaster Drama Testament
The 1983 film Testament, directed by Lynne Littman and starring Jane Alexander, portrays a suburban family coping with the slow fallout of a nuclear attack. Littman's documentary experience informed the film’s intimate, home‑video aesthetic, while the narrative avoids grand spectacle...
Channing Tatum Crime Movie With 87% RT Score Streams on Prime Video Today
Paramount’s crime comedy “Roofman,” starring Channing Tatum, begins streaming on Prime Video today, five months after its theatrical debut. The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and holds an 87% Rotten Tomatoes rating from 217 reviews. Based...
Marvel's X-Men Movie: News and Casting on the MCU's New Mutants
Marvel Studios announced a full reboot of the X‑Men franchise, targeting a youth‑focused team for the MCU’s Phase 7. Kevin Feige described the project as a “reset” set after the Secret Wars multiverse saga, with a new cast possibly including teen...
Star Wars: Maul—Shadow Lord Trailer Knows Exactly How to Use “Duel of the Fates” And Sam Witwer
Disney+ unveiled the trailer for *Star Wars: Maul—Shadow Lord*, set to debut on April 6, 2026. The series follows the resurrected Sith Lord as he rebuilds his criminal empire on a remote planet and recruits a disillusioned Jedi Padawan, Devon Izara. Sam...
Paramount+ Absorbing BET+, Shuttering Platform in June
BET+ will cease operations in June, with its 3.5 million subscribers and content library moving to a new BET Hub inside Paramount+. The transition follows Tyler Perry’s equity sale to Paramount Skydance, which now owns both services. Paramount+’s subscriber base of...
Zombie Film ‘Didn’t Die’ Set for Digital Release April 28 From Level 33
Level 33 announced a digital release of the zombie thriller Didn’t Die on April 28, 2026, available for rental or purchase. The film debuted at Sundance and earned a nomination at the Cleveland International Film Festival’s American Independents Competition. Director Meera Menon, a ReFrame Rise 2019...
‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Trailer: Sho Miyake’s Locarno Golden Leopard Winner Is His First Film to Be Properly Released in...
Japanese auteur Sho Miyake’s “Two Seasons, Two Strangers,” the 2025 Locarno Golden Leopard winner, is slated for its first proper U.S. release this spring. The film will debut at Film at Lincoln Center and MoMA’s New Directors/New Films festival on April 17...
‘They Were Worshipping Pawan Kalyan Like a God’: Ustaad Bhagat Singh Actor Raashii Khanna on Witnessing ‘Pawanism’ First-Hand
Raashii Khanna confirmed her excitement to star alongside Pawan Kalyan in the upcoming Telugu action‑drama *Ustaad Bhagat Singh*, set for a March 19 theatrical release. She described Kalyan as a simple, book‑loving figure who encourages personal growth, and recounted his fans’...
A Feline Haunting: The Quiet Horror of The Cat
Reactor’s column reviews the 2011 Korean horror film *The Cat*, a restrained, atmospheric thriller that blends quiet terror with feline‑centric supernatural elements. The story follows So‑yeon, a claustrophobic pet‑shop employee, who inherits a white cat haunted by a vengeful ghost...
Oscars 2026: Sundance Institute–Supported “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” Earns a Statue, Alumni Win Big, and Robert Redford Receives a Touching...
The 2026 Academy Awards highlighted Sundance Institute’s influence as the documentary “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” a 2025 Sundance selection, captured the Best Documentary Feature Oscar. Alumni films dominated the night: Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic “One Battle After Another” took six...
Dharmendra’s Absence From Oscars’ in Memoriam Segment Draws Backlash From Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha: ‘It Is a Shame’
Veteran Bollywood star Dharmendra was omitted from the In Memoriam tribute at the 98th Academy Awards, prompting criticism from his wife Hema Malini, fellow actor Shatrughan Sinha, and his daughter Esha Deol. The ceremony honored global figures such as Robert Redford and Diane Keaton but...
Jackie Shroff’s The Great Grand Superhero – Aliens Ka Aagman Set for Summer Release
Bollywood veteran Jackie Shroff stars in the upcoming family adventure *The Great Grand Superhero – Aliens Ka Aagman*, with a first‑look teaser released this week. Directed by Manish Saini and produced by Zee Studios and Amdavad Films, the film follows...
Quentin Tarantino’s Vista Theatre to Screen the Holy Grail of 35mm Prints with Long-Suppressed ‘Porgy and Bess’
Quentin Tarantino’s Vista Theatre in Los Angeles will present a rare 35 mm Technicolor print of Otto Preminger’s 1959 film “Porgy and Bess” from March 16‑19, marking one of the few public screenings of the long‑suppressed roadshow version. The movie, notable for its...
KD The Devil Song Sarse Ninna Seraga Sarse: Netizens Call Nora Fatehi-Sanjay Dutt Number ‘Vulgar’, Fans Say They’ll Disown Director...
KD: The Devil’s latest promotional song featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt sparked a wave of online criticism for its perceived vulgar lyrics. Both the Kannada and Hindi versions were labeled cheap and inappropriate by viewers, prompting calls for bans....
Norway ‘Climbs Out of Shadow’ of Neighbours with First Oscar Win for Sentimental Value
Joachim Trier’s *Sentimental Value* became the first Norwegian feature to win the Academy Award for Best International Feature, breaking the long‑standing dominance of Sweden and Denmark in the region. The film secured a record 11 Oscar nominations, including nods for...
First Teaser for 'The Six Billion Dollar Man' Doc About Julian Assange
Watermelon Pictures released the first teaser for "The Six Billion Dollar Man," a documentary chronicling Julian Assange’s legal battle and the broader fight for press freedom. Directed by veteran filmmaker Eugene Jarecki, the film incorporates never‑before‑seen WikiLeaks material, CCTV footage,...
Karuppu Box Office: Suriya’s Magnum Opus Needs 120 Crore+ To Enter The Safe Zone?
Tamil star Suriya’s upcoming action drama Karuppu, slated for a 2026 release, is budgeted at roughly 130 crore rupees, making it his second‑most expensive project after Kanguva. To break even, the film must generate at least 130 crore net in India, and...
Hello Bachhon Debuts on Netflix: Manoj Bajpayee to Randeep Hooda, Celebs Root for Viineet Kumar Siingh
Netflix has launched the new Indian series "Hello Bachhon" starring Viineet Kumar Siingh, drawing immediate attention from the Bollywood community. More than ten high‑profile actors, including Rajkummar Rao, Manoj Bajpayee and Randeep Hooda, publicly praised the show on social media....
Where to Stream the Films of Paul Thomas Anderson
Paul Thomas Anderson, 55, captured three Oscars—including Best Picture—at the 2026 Academy Awards, cementing his status as a leading auteur. The article maps his three‑decade filmography, highlighting titles such as “Boogie Nights,” “There Will Be Blood,” and “Phantom Thread.” It...
Park Hyung-Sik Returns to His Rom-Com Roots in ‘A Proper Romance’
Park Hyung-sik returns to his rom‑com roots with Netflix’s upcoming series *A Proper Romance*, portraying arrogant CEO Na Jeong‑seok. He is paired opposite Park Gyu‑young, who plays his former military superior now working under him, creating an enemies‑to‑lovers dynamic. The...
Jack Johnson’s ‘SURFILMUSIC’ Honors Friend Tamayo Perry, Who Died in Shark Attack
Jack Johnson’s new documentary SURFILMUSIC premiered at SXSW, dedicated to his late friend Tamayo Perry, the North Shore surfer and lifeguard who died in a 2024 shark attack. The film blends rare surf footage, personal archives, and interviews with Kelly Slater...
‘Orwell Went Off to Fight. I Thought I’d Have to Do the Same’: Raoul Peck on His Intimate Connection with...
Raoul Peck’s new documentary *2+2=5* reexamines George Orwell through the lens of the filmmaker’s anti‑imperialist experience. Using unprecedented access to the Orwell archive, Peck weaves archival footage, modern war imagery and political slogans to show how Orwell’s concept of “newspeak”...
The Women of "Sinners," "K-Pop Demon Hunters" Make Oscars History
At the 98th Academy Awards, Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman of color—and the first woman overall—to win Best Cinematography for "Sinners." Maggie Kang and Michelle Wong made history as the first South Korean‑descent creators to win an Oscar...
Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor: “Thank You for Betting on Me”
Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor at the 98th Academy Awards, receiving a standing ovation and thanking Warner Bros., director Ryan Coogler, and his family. The win marks his first Oscar nomination and victory, highlighting his journey from teenage TV roles...
‘The Singers’ and ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ Tie for Oscar
At the 2026 Academy Awards, the Best Live‑Action Short Film category resulted in an unprecedented tie. Both “The Singers” and “Two People Exchanging Saliva” were honored, marking a rare dual win in Oscar history. Host Kumail Nanjiani confirmed the tie...
Is ‘Hamnet’ Streaming on Netflix? Where to Watch ‘Hamnet’ Online
The film Hamnet, adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel, dramatizes the death of Shakespeare’s son and its influence on the playwright’s work. Directed by Chloé Zhao, the movie earned eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Jessie Buckley....
Oscars 2026: Ludwig Göransson Wins Best Original Score for Sinners
Ludwig Göransson captured the 2026 Oscar for Best Original Score with his work on the record‑breaking film *Sinners*, marking his third Academy win and fifth nomination. The movie set a new benchmark with 16 nominations, ultimately taking home four trophies, including...
The Oscars' First New Category in 24 Years Finds Its Winner With 'One Battle After Another'
The Academy introduced its first new Oscar category in over two decades, Best Casting, and awarded the inaugural prize to Cassandra Kulukundis for the film *One Battle After Another*. Kulukundis, a longtime collaborator with director Paul Thomas Anderson, has cast...
Netflix’s 3-Part Classic Sci-Fi Reboot Is One of Its Best
Netflix’s three‑season reboot of Lost in Space revitalizes the 1960s series, shedding the original’s camp while preserving its core family‑centric space‑exploration theme. The show modernizes the Robinson family—Maureen becomes a mission commander, John a former Navy SEAL, Judy a teen...
Netflix’s 'KPop Demon Hunters' Wins Best Animated Feature | Oscars 2026
Netflix’s animated feature K‑Pop Demon Hunters captured the 2026 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, marking the streaming giant’s most prominent win in the category to date. The June 2025 release, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, blends high‑octane...
Amy Madigan Wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ‘Weapons’
Amy Madigan captured the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as the witch Aunt Gladys in Zach Cregger’s horror film "Weapons," marking her first Academy Award win since a 1986 nomination. The win comes as the only Oscar nod...
Sony Pic Boss Tom Rothman On Studio During Town’s M&A Craze, ‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ & Uni’s Windows Embrace –...
Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group Chairman Tom Rothman highlighted the studio’s commitment to theatrical releases at the Oscars, praising Universal’s new 45‑day window and noting the lengthy production timeline for the animated sequel *KPop Demon Hunters 2*. He expressed confidence in...
How to Watch ‘Sinners’: Is the Oscar Frontrunner Streaming?
Ryan Coogler’s fifth film, ‘Sinners,’ starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles, has earned a record‑breaking 16 Oscar nominations and is back in limited theatrical release. The horror‑drama, shot on 65 mm, follows twin brothers returning to 1930s Mississippi and confronting a...
Blu-Ray Review – 4-Film Collection: Tennessee Williams
Warner Archive has released a 4‑Film Collection of Tennessee Williams adaptations, including Baby Doll, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Sweet Bird of Youth, and A Streetcar Named Desire. The reviewer praises the films’ crisp stage dialogue and star‑studded casts, while noting the...
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The 98th Academy Awards open with a tight Best Picture showdown between Paul Thomas Anderson’s politically charged "One Battle After Another" and Ryan Coogler’s financially successful "Sinners," which leads the field with a record‑tying 16 nominations. A historic new category...
‘The Cord’ Review: A Real Hero for Our Times in Nolwenn Hervé’s Compassionate Portrait
‘The Cord’ is a debut documentary by Nolwenn Hervé that follows Carolina, a Venezuelan community organizer fighting for women’s health amid the country’s collapsing medical system. The film portrays her daily efforts—collecting supplies, escorting pregnant women, and confronting abusive partners—while revealing...