Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Confirms A Major Change For Tom Holland's Peter Parker
Marvel and Sony’s upcoming Spider‑Man: Brand New Day trailer reveals a major shift: Tom Holland’s Peter Parker will sport organic web shooters, a nod to the character’s original comic ability. The change arrives as the MCU grapples with a string of under‑performing releases and seeks a billion‑dollar blockbuster to revive its box‑office momentum. The trailer also hints at a mutation that grants Parker additional spider‑like traits, setting up fresh storytelling possibilities. The film, slated for July 31, is positioned as a potential financial lifeline for the franchise.
An AI Val Kilmer Is Set to Posthumously Appear in a New Movie
A generative‑AI version of the late Val Kilmer will appear posthumously in the independent film *As Deep as the Grave*, after his estate granted permission and compensation. The project, shot years earlier, was stalled in post‑production until the digital recreation was...
Star Wars Just Introduced Your Favorite New Glup Shittos in Maul: Shadow Lord
Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord arrives on Disney+ on April 4, bringing back Sam Witwer as Darth Maul. The trailer introduces two newly named Zabrak brothers, Scorn and Icarus, whose over‑the‑top monikers echo the franchise’s love of eccentric side characters....
Iron Maiden Unveil Trailer for New Documentary Burning Ambition: Watch
Iron Maiden has dropped the trailer for its new documentary *Burning Ambition*, a 50‑year chronicle of the band’s rise from bar‑room gigs to global heavy‑metal icons. Directed by Malcolm Venville and produced by Dominic Freeman, the film features interviews with...
There's a New Live Action Yakuza Adaptation, and You Can Watch It for Free
A new live‑action adaptation of the Yakuza franchise has debuted, starring actors from Japan’s long‑running gangster drama *Nihon Touitsu*. The first episode is available for free with subtitles on IGN, and two more episodes will roll out later this week....
New on Netflix in April 2026: All the Latest Movies and Shows Streaming This Month
Netflix’s April 2026 slate introduces a mix of new originals, animated spin‑offs, and genre‑spanning titles. Highlights include the animated series "Stranger Things: Tales from ’85", the seven‑episode adaptation "Man on Fire" starring Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II, and season two of "The Bad...
Marvel Fans Think Spider-Man 4 Trailer Confirms Sadie Sink's Iconic X-Men Character
Marvel fans argue that the new Spider‑Man: Brand New Day trailer hints Sadie Sink will portray X‑Men mutant Jean Grey, citing mind‑control visuals. Although Sink appears in the film’s cast, the trailer offers no clear face reveal. Sink herself has addressed the...
Indie Film Has an Architecture Problem
Daren Smith argues the traditional indie film financing model is structurally broken, leaving investors, filmmakers, and distributors misaligned. He cites data showing only 0.025% of scripts achieve profitable theatrical runs, with oversupply at every production stage. Smith proposes a new...
Hamlet, but Make It Anime: Mamoru Hosoda on His New Film Scarlet
Renowned Japanese animator Mamoru Hosoda is set to release "Scarlet," a 2026 anime reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The film merges the classic tragedy’s narrative with Hosoda’s signature blend of modern Japanese visual storytelling and speculative futurism. Production is being handled...
Why Mark Ruffalo's Hulk Is Human Again In Spider-Man: Brand New Day
The new trailer for Spider‑Man: Brand New Day shows Mark Ruffalo back in his human Bruce Banner form, a shift explained by a Hulk Inhibitor device introduced in She‑Hulk: Attorney at Law. The device, designed to suppress gamma radiation, was...
The Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer May Have Spoiled Daredevil: Born Again Season 2
Marvel’s upcoming Spider‑Man: Brand New Day trailer appears to reveal that Mayor Wilson Fisk is no longer in power, as actress Zabryna Guevara’s character Sheila Rivera hands Spider‑Man the city’s keys. The visual cue suggests the Kingpin’s political grip has...
'The Pitt' And a Kids' Science Show From Jimmy Kimmel Receive Film Tax Credits
California awarded film‑tax credits to 16 productions, including HBO Max’s drama “The Pitt,” the “Stewie” spin‑off and Jimmy Kimmel’s kids’ science competition “Schooled!”. The projects represent $871 million in qualified in‑state spending and are projected to generate $1.3 billion in economic activity,...
Michaela Coel to Write and Direct New Version of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s ‘Bloodsport’ for A24
Emmy‑winning writer‑director Michaela Coel is set to write and direct a new version of Jean‑Claude Van Damme’s 1988 martial‑arts film “Bloodsport” for A24. The project, produced by Marc Toberoff and Alberto Lensi, will be financed and distributed by A24, marking...
Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd's "Terrific" Power Ballad Debuts with 100% Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd headline the musical comedy *Power Ballad*, which opened to a flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating from 15 critics. Directed and co‑written by John Carney, the film follows a wedding singer and a fading rock star whose collaboration sparks...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Is Full of Growing Pains and Other Villains
The July 31, 2026 debut of *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day* arrived with a trailer that signals a tonal shift and expanded villain roster after the memory‑wipe of *No Way Home*. Peter Parker (Tom Holland) faces a world where friends don’t...
Andy Weir Gives Update on Artemis Movie and Why He Wants Jenna Ortega to Play Jazz
Andy Weir gave an update on the stalled film adaptation of his 2017 novel Artemis, noting that the project remains on the backburner after Disney’s acquisition of Fox and the departure of directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. He said...
Thailand Touts Revamped Film Incentives at Hong Kong FilMart as Retina Film Production and the Monk Studios Woo International Producers
Thailand has overhauled its national film incentive scheme, introducing tiered cash rebates that start at 15% and climb to 25% for productions spending over THB 150 million, with a combined ceiling of 30% when bonuses apply. The program eliminates caps, removes cultural...
Hamnet Is UK’s Most Read-About Oscar Film, Despite Missing Out on Best Picture Award
Chloé Zhao’s *Hamnet* attracted 1.4 million UK pageviews, making it the most read‑about film of the 2026 Oscar season despite missing the Best Picture award. The actual winner, *One Battle After Another*, recorded only about 10 000 pageviews. Close competitors *Marty Supreme*...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Trailer Reveals First Look at Mark Ruffalo's MCU Return
The official trailer for Spider‑Man: Brand New Day drops, showcasing Mark Ruffalo’s return as Bruce Banner and teasing a physical evolution of Peter Parker’s powers that could jeopardize his existence. The teaser also confirms Jon Bernthal’s Punisher cameo, Michael Mando’s...
Dhurandhar: The Box-Office Juggernaut that Shows Hypermasculine Nationalism Still Sells in India
Dhurandhar, an espionage thriller starring Ranveer Singh, became the highest‑grossing Hindi film of 2025, pulling Rs 10 bn globally within three weeks. Its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, broke advance‑booking records and amassed 39 million YouTube trailer views in a day. The film’s blend...
Saoirse Ronan's Highest-Rated Drama Hailed as "Perfect" Has Just Been Added to Netflix
Saoirse Ronan’s breakout film *Lady Bird* has been added to Netflix, giving global audiences instant access to the 2017 coming‑of‑age drama. The movie holds a 99 % Rotten Tomatoes score from 401 critics, making it Ronan’s highest‑rated work. Critics from The Guardian to...
Official Big L Documentary The Parable of Lamont Coleman Enters Production
The Parable of Lamont Coleman, a documentary about late Harlem rapper Big L, has finally received official approval from his family and estate, greenlighting its first production phase. Directed by Clark Slater and produced by Versus, the film targets a 2026...
Sean Penn Given Special “Oscar” In Ukraine After Skipping Academy Awards
Actor Sean Penn skipped the 2026 Academy Awards to visit Ukraine, where he was awarded a custom “Ukrzaliznytsia Oscar” by the state rail company. The replica statuette was forged from metal salvaged from a railcar damaged in a Russian attack,...
Karen Gillan Shares "Emotional" Update About New Jumanji Movie
Karen Gillan posted an emotional Instagram update after wrapping production on the third Jumanji film, confirming its December release and likely status as the franchise finale. She praised co‑stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black, and director Jake Kasdan...
‘Ulster American’ Review: Matthew Broderick as a Star Blinded by Privilege
“Ulster American,” a new dark comedy by David Ireland at the Irish Repertory Theater, stars Matthew Broderick as Jay, a Hollywood star whose privilege fuels the play’s provocative dialogue. The narrative follows rehearsals in London, where Jay’s self‑claimed detachment from...
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Gets a Second Chance on Streaming in March
Sony Pictures’ horror sequel *28 Years Later: The Bone Temple* will arrive on Netflix in the United States on March 31, 2026, just weeks after its January 16 theatrical release. The film struggled at the box office, prompting an unusually swift move from...
First Dune: Part Three Teaser Is All Spectacle and Blond Robert Pattinson
Warner Bros. released the first teaser for Denis Villeneuve’s *Dune: Part Three*, showcasing a shift toward a thriller‑driven, action‑heavy tone. The clip highlights a blond‑haired Robert Pattinson, a new visual aesthetic, and a chant‑filled soundtrack by Hans Zimmer. Villeneuve confirmed...
“Touch Me” Brings Therapy Into Sci-Fi Erotica
“Touch Me,” an erotic sci‑fi feature debuting in Sundance’s Midnight program, uses a tentacle‑alien love triangle to explore obsessive‑compulsive disorder and anxiety. Writer‑director Addison Heimann blends Japanese 60s‑70s cinema, pink‑film sensibilities, and vivid color palettes with absurdist humor. Lead actress...
Blue Heron Will Wreck You in the Best Possible Way
Sophy Romvari’s first feature, *Blue Heron*, follows a Hungarian‑Canadian family in 1990s Vancouver, focusing on the eldest son’s behavioral and mental‑health struggles. The film blends lush summer visuals with a meditation on memory, time, and the lingering effects of personal...
Spanglish Movies Launches FLOUtv with FAST Channels TV
Spanglish Movies has launched FLOUtv, a free ad‑supported streaming TV (FAST) platform delivering Spanish‑language films, series and cultural programming across the United States and Latin America. Powered by FAST Channels TV’s white‑label infrastructure, the service offers more than 80 linear...
AI-Generated Feature ‘Raphael’ Anchors MBC C&I’s Hong Kong FilMart Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
South Korean broadcaster MBC C&I’s AI Contents Lab showcased its most ambitious slate at Hong Kong FilMart, headlined by “Raphael,” an 80‑minute feature billed as one of the world’s first fully AI‑generated movies. The lineup also includes AI‑driven dramas such...
Vietnamese Horror ‘Phi Phong: The Blood Demon’ Sells To Multiple Territories Through Mockingbird
Bluebells Studios’ horror feature *Phi Phong: The Blood Demon* has been sold to more than ten territories through Mockingbird Pictures, launching in Vietnam on April 24 to coincide with the Reunification Day holiday. The film, directed by Do Quoc Trung and...
‘Wheel of Time’ Star To Headline Gritty New Crime Drama
Guy Ritchie’s new series *Young Sherlock* has quickly become a Prime Video hit, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin alongside Dónal Finn, Natascha McElhone and others. The show adapts Andrew Lane’s young‑adult novels and is already a defining streaming arrival of early 2026. Riding that...
AI Is Everywhere — All the Time — at Hong Kong’s Filmart
Hong Kong’s Filmart 2026 has turned into a showcase for generative AI, featuring 28 dedicated AI sessions that eclipse traditional studio panels. The convention’s focus spans screenwriting, animation, pre‑visualization and workflow optimization, reflecting rapid adoption across Asian productions. Major tech...
Filmart: Animation Takes Center Stage as Box Office Booms
Animation has become a dominant force in China’s box office, with 2025 revenues reaching $3.57 billion and accounting for roughly half of all ticket sales. The breakout success of Beijing Enlight Pictures’ *Ne Zha 2*, which earned $2.2 billion worldwide, underscores the genre’s commercial...
Eddie Peng, Sean Lau’s Chinese-Language ‘Night Manager’ Adds to Cast Ahead of Filmart
The Ink Factory has announced a major cast expansion for its Chinese‑language adaptation of John le Carré’s *The Night Manager*, adding veteran and rising Asian actors ahead of Hong Kong’s Filmart. Leads Eddie Peng and Sean Lau join a supporting roster that...
Harry Styles' Concert Film Climbs Netflix’s Charts Ahead of BTS’ Reunion
Harry Styles' concert film "One Night in Manchester" surged to the top of Netflix’s domestic charts just as the streamer prepares to stream BTS’s highly anticipated reunion concert on March 21. Netflix secured exclusive rights to the BTS live event and...
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...
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...