Alex Semenov Releases ‘BRAINROT’ Short Narrated by Thomas Middleditch
Alex Semenov’s independent studio Lazy Square has released “BRAINROT,” a 2‑D retro‑sci‑fi animated short narrated by Thomas Middleditch. The film satirizes internet doom‑scrolling and the “brainrot” era, proposing that a prehistoric alien parasite sparked human intelligence but now dies from endless mindless content. Semenov created the entire piece solo, using Adobe Animate on an old laptop and deliberately avoided AI tools. The short has already attracted viral attention, adding to Semenov’s portfolio of high‑view indie animations.
Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan’s Next Film – ‘The Odyssey’: Release Date, Cast And More
Christopher Nolan’s next film, *The Odyssey*, is set for a global IMAX release on July 17, 2026. The epic adapts Homer’s ancient poem and will be shorter than his three‑hour‑plus *Oppenheimer*. A star‑studded cast—including Matt Damon as Odysseus, Zendaya as...
Doc ‘Eyes of the World’ Due Digitally May 26 From BayView
BayView Entertainment will digitize the 2003 documentary *Eyes of the World* for VOD purchase, rental and subscription streaming on May 26. The film, a New York Times Critics Choice and AFI/Discovery Channel Silver Docs nominee, follows award‑winning photojournalists like Ron Haviv as they...
‘Thank the Gods of War’: D-Day Success Hinges on Weather Forecast in ‘Pressure’
The new war drama “Pressure,” debuting May 29, dramatizes the 72‑hour lead‑up to D‑Day, focusing on meteorologist Group Captain James Stagg’s decisive forecast. Stagg warned Eisenhower that a storm would hit the English Channel on June 5, prompting the invasion to...
Netflix's New Comedy Ladies First Branded "Painfully Dated" And "Stupid" In Brutal Reviews
Netflix debuted the comedy *Ladies First* starring Sacha Baron Cohen as a sexist ad executive who awakens in a reversed‑gender world. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the film features Rosamund Pike, Richard E Grant and a strong supporting cast. Upon release, major critics—including The Guardian, The Telegraph and...
DC's Supergirl Movie Recreates an Iconic Comic Moment in New Sneak Peek
James Gunn's DC Universe will follow 2025's Superman with Supergirl, slated for a June 26, 2026 release. The film, directed by Craig Gillespie and scripted by Ana Nogueira, adapts Tom King's 2022 comic "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," featuring Kara Zor-El...
Epic Full Trailer for Live-Action 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' - Season 2
Netflix released the full official trailer for Season 2 of its live‑action "Avatar: The Last Airbender," slated to stream worldwide on June 25, 2026. The new season adds fan‑favorite Toph Beifong, played by Miya Cech, and expands the storyline as the Gaang pursues...
Billy Eichner Has Hardly Written Since "Disappointing" Bros Debut
Billy Eichner’s 2022 comedy *Bros* garnered strong critical reviews but fell short commercially, pulling in under $15 million against a $22 million budget. The lukewarm box‑office and mixed social‑media response left Eichner publicly disappointed, a sentiment he reiterated in a recent New York Times...
Perfect "Irresistible" Manchester-Set Finding Emily Is a Must-See for Rom-Com Fans
Finding Emily, a Manchester‑set romantic comedy starring Spike Fearn and Angourie Rice, opens in UK cinemas for the Bank Holiday weekend. Directed by Alicia MacDonald and written by Rachel Hirons, the plot follows a musician’s quest to locate his dream...
‘Mating Season’ Review: ‘Big Mouth’ Team’s Netflix Comedy Offers Raunchy Animal Laughs but Could Have Used More Heart
Netflix debuted "Mating Season" on May 22, 2024, an adult animated comedy from the Big Mouth team—Andrew Goldberg, Nick Kroll, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett. The series follows a quartet of forest animals navigating exaggerated mating rituals that mirror human...
‘Ladies First’ Review: A Nightmare for Men
Netflix’s new comedy *Ladies First* flips traditional workplace dynamics, casting Sacha Baron Cohen as a male advertising executive thrust into a female‑led agency while Rosamund Pike portrays Alex, the lone woman demanding equal voice. The film positions gender equity as...
Netflix Expands Japan Slate With Deals for 20 NHK Dramas, Nippon TV’s ‘Monday Late Show’
Netflix announced two major Japanese content deals, adding a rolling library of NHK dramas and acquiring global catch‑up rights to Nippon TV’s variety hit Monday Late Show. Six NHK titles, spanning the network’s Taiga, Asadora and Drama 10 pillars, launch on...
‘La Bola Negra’ Review: A Rousing Testament to Queer Love’s Timeless Resilience
Los Javis—Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi—debut “La Bola Negra” at Cannes, weaving three interlocking stories across 1937, the present and a historian’s present‑day quest. The film follows Sebastián, a reluctant fascist soldier whose queer awakening collides with a leftist prisoner,...
Lionsgate Wraps Italian Production on Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ Launching in Theaters May 6, 2027
Lionsgate announced it has completed principal photography on Mel Gibson’s epic sequel *The Resurrection of the Christ*, wrapping a 134‑day shoot across multiple Italian locations ahead of schedule. The film will debut in two parts, with Part One slated for May 6 2027...
"Devilishly Fun" British Period Thriller with Ruth Wilson Gets a Must-See First Trailer
British period horror‑thriller *Victorian Psycho* starring Maika Monroe and Ruth Wilson unveiled its first trailer ahead of an autumn theatrical launch. The film, adapted from Virginia Feito’s 2025 novel, premiered at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, where it earned a mixed critical...
Resurrection of the Christ 1 & 2, Day Drinker Get Release Dates
Lionsgate announced new release windows for three high‑profile titles. Mel Gibson’s two‑part biblical epic, The Resurrection of the Christ, will now open Part 1 on May 6 2027 (Ascension Day) and Part 2 on May 25 2028, spanning Memorial Day weekend. Johnny Depp’s supernatural thriller Day Drinker...
With ‘Clarissa,’ Two Nigerian Brothers Are Forging an Arthouse Alternative to Nollywood
Twin brothers Chuko and Arie Esiri are pioneering an arthouse alternative to Nigeria’s dominant Nollywood scene. Their latest film, "Clarissa," premiered at Cannes, following the critical success of their debut "Eyimofe." Both projects were fully funded by Nigerian institutions, demonstrating...
To Financiers, Films Are No Longer the Product. Relationships with Audiences Are
At Cannes’ American Pavilion, a panel of financing experts warned that film investors no longer buy a standalone product; they buy a pre‑existing relationship with an audience. The discussion highlighted how studios such as A24, mk2 and MUBI have become...
Finally, Maika Monroe Gets to Play the Psychopath
Maika Monroe headlines the Cannes‑premiered "Victorian Psycho," playing Winifred Notty, a deranged Victorian governess who spirals into murderous madness. The film adapts Virginia Feito’s novel, with Feito also writing the script and Zachary Wigon directing, marking his return to horror...
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Winners: Clio Bernard’s ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Scoops People’s Choice Audience Award
UK director Clio Bernard won the inaugural People’s Choice Audience Award at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight for her film *I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning*, earning a €7,500 (≈ $8,200) prize. The award, introduced in 2024 to honor Chantal Akerman’s legacy, reflects...
No Time for a 'Mandalorian' Rewatch Before Getting Your 'Grogu' On? We Got You Covered
The Mandalorian and Grogu, directed by series creator Jon Favreau, hits theaters this Friday as a self‑contained continuation of the hit Disney+ series after Season 3. The film follows Din Djarin and his Force‑sensitive apprentice on a New Republic assignment that...
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“Family Stone” Star Dermot Mulroney Confirms Original Cast Returning for Sequel, Reveals Adorable Title
Dermot Mulroney announced that the original cast of the 2005 film "The Family Stone" will reunite for a sequel tentatively titled "The Families Stone." The project, driven by writer‑director Thomas Bezucha, moved forward after Diane Keaton’s death in October 2025, with Mulroney...
‘Roma Elastica’ Review: Marion Cotillard Is a Dying Scream Queen in Bertrand Mandico’s Film Industry Pastiche
Bertrand Mandico’s experimental feature “Roma Elastica” debuted at Cannes 2026, starring Marion Cotillard as a dying scream‑queen confronting a brain tumor while shooting a Z‑grade horror in Rome. The film is a kaleidoscopic pastiche of 1970s Italian genre tropes, futuristic eco‑fascist satire, and...
Ben Affleck To Narrate Whitey Bulger Docuseries For Hulu
Hulu has commissioned a three‑part true‑crime docuseries, tentatively titled "Hunting Whitey Bulger," with Ben Affleck narrating. The series draws on fresh reporting, featuring never‑before‑seen prison letters and on‑camera interviews with key figures involved in Bulger’s capture. Directed by Zackary Canepari and...
Questlove Enlists Michelle & Barack Obama To Dissect The Genius Of Earth, Wind & Fire In First Trailer For HBO...
HBO has released the first trailer for Questlove’s documentary on Earth, Wind & Fire, featuring commentary from former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. The film traces the band’s evolution from its 1970s origins through its nine Grammy...
‘La Gradiva’ Review: Cannes Critics’ Week Winner Is a Wholly Transporting Story of Youth
Marine Atlan’s feature debut *La Gradiva* captured the top prize at Cannes Critics’ Week, marking a striking entry for the cinematographer‑turned‑director. The film follows a group of French teenagers on a school trip to Naples, using the ruins of Pompeii as...
Salem Media Partnership Produces New Film
Salem Media announced a strategic partnership with Compel Studios to produce the documentary film "By Dawn’s Early Light." The film explores faith, liberty and the American spirit through historical reflection and cultural commentary. Salem plans to distribute the documentary nationwide...
Saswata Chatterjee Joins Rajkummar Rao Starrer Sourav Ganguly Biopic Dada: Report
Saswata Chatterjee has joined the cast of the upcoming Sourav Ganguly biopic *Dada*, playing the cricketer’s father, Chandi Ganguly. Rajkummar Rao continues as the lead, with Tanya Maniktala confirmed as Ganguly’s wife, Dona. Filming, which began in April, is now...
How Star Wars Went From Space Opera to Soap Opera
Star Wars is returning to theaters with "The Mandalorian and Grogu" on May 22, marking Disney's first cinematic outing for the franchise since 2019’s "The Rise of Skywalker," which earned $1.1 bn. The move follows a decade of TV‑centric expansion that...
"Raucously Entertaining" Remake of Netflix's Nordic Thriller Confirms UK Release Date
Amazon Prime Video is set to debut the dark comedy‑thriller "Over Your Dead Body" on June 10 in the UK. The film is a remake of Netflix’s Nordic hit "The Trip" and stars Samara Weaving and Jason Segel as a...
Dhurandhar 2 JioHotstar Release Latest Update in India
Dhurandhar 2 will debut on JioHotstar with a grand digital premiere at 7 PM on June 4, 2026, followed by regular on‑demand streaming from June 5. Paid subscribers receive ad‑free, full‑quality playback, while free‑tier users see ads and lower resolution. The film remains in Indian...
‘Manas’ Review: A Bleak Coming of Age
Manas, directed by Marianna Brennand, is a harrowing Brazilian drama set on Marajó island in the Amazon Delta. The film begins with vivid, documentary‑like depictions of subsistence hunting and açaí harvesting before turning to a stark portrait of child sexual...
Kim Seon-Ho Expands Stacked Lineup with New Fantasy Drama
Kim Seon‑ho adds a new fantasy‑political drama, *May the Congressman Protect You*, to his busy slate, slated for early 2027. The series adapts Kim Hyun‑bin’s popular web novel and follows a dead assemblyman who returns as a ghost in 1998...
Rami Malek Burns Brighter Than He Has in Years in The Man I Love
Oscar‑winner Rami Malek delivers his most radiant performance to date in Ira Sachs’s new film The Man I Love, which debuted at Cannes. He portrays Jimmy George, a charismatic downtown actor‑artist who embraces desire and mortality while staging an avant‑garde...
The Most Divisive Star Wars Film Is Surging on Disney+
Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace has become the most‑watched title on Disney+ during the recent May 4 fan‑focused promotion, despite its long‑standing reputation as the franchise’s most divisive entry. The article argues that the film’s groundbreaking visual effects, elaborate set design,...
‘Ask E. Jean’ Review: An Irrepressible Icon, Beyond the Reach of Her Own Advice
The documentary "Ask E. Jean" chronicles journalist and advice columnist E. Jean Carroll’s rise from New York media darling to plaintiff in a landmark defamation suit against Donald Trump. The film opens with the 2019 lawsuit that resulted in a $90 million judgment—still unpaid—and interweaves...
Last Friday Cast: Which Stars Are Confirmed & Could Return for Comedy Movie
Ice Cube announced that he will reprise his role as Craig Jones and also write the screenplay for the long‑awaited fourth installment of the Friday comedy franchise. Mike Epps has confirmed his return as Day‑Day, while Chris Tucker is reportedly...
Can TRAVIS BARKER’S New Documentary Reveal His Truth?
Disney+ announced the original documentary *Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear* will debut in Australia on 13 August, following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on 13 June. The film, directed by Justin Krook and Michael Dwyer, chronicles Barker’s journey from a...
Netflix Grants a Two-Week IMAX Run to David Fincher's The Adventures Of Cliff Booth
Netflix has agreed to give David Fincher’s new film “The Adventures of Cliff Booth” a two‑week theatrical run in IMAX theaters beginning November 25. The limited engagement will precede the movie’s streaming debut on Netflix on December 23. AMC is participating despite...
Matt Damon to Star in Daniels’ First Movie Since Everything Everywhere All at Once
The Daniels—directors of the Oscar‑winning *Everything Everywhere All at Once*—are close to beginning production on their first new feature, a Universal Pictures film starring Matt Damon. The sci‑fi drama will weave global warming, time travel, and a superhero angle across...
Supergirl Will Have a Bigger Role in the DCU Than First Thought
James Gunn’s upcoming DCU film "Man of Tomorrow" will feature Milly Alcock reprising Supergirl, confirming the character’s elevated status in the shared universe. DC Studios co‑head Peter Safran called Supergirl a "major part" of the DCU, signaling a strategic push...
This Is the Most Underrated Sci-Fi Film Franchise of the 21st Century
New Scientist columnist Bethan Ackerley reports that a fifth installment of the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise has been officially confirmed. The series, comprising Rise, Dawn, War, and Kingdom, has been praised by critics, averaging a 78% Rotten Tomatoes...
A24’s ‘Pillion’ Exclusively Streaming on HBO Max June 5
A24’s gay biker comedy‑drama *Pillion* will debut exclusively on HBO Max in the United States on June 5, with a linear HBO broadcast the following day. An unrated cut of the film will also be available on the streaming platform the same...
First Look Featurette for Michael Sarnoski's 'The Death of Robin Hood'
A24 released a first‑look featurette for Michael Sarnoski’s new film, The Death of Robin Hood, set to open nationwide on June 19, 2026. The movie reimagines the legendary English outlaw as a scarred, crime‑ridden figure seeking redemption, with Hugh Jackman...
Watch: Boots Riley Breaks Down His Filmmaking on 'I Love Boosters'
Boots Riley’s upcoming film *I Love Boosters* is getting a high‑profile behind‑the‑scenes featurette from Panavision and Neon, showcasing the director’s unconventional visual toolkit. The video highlights hand‑drawn storyboards, miniature sets, custom prototype lenses and anamorphic cinematography crafted for the movie’s...
John Cena & Eric Andre in Zany Comedy 'Little Brother' Funny Trailer
Netflix unveiled the trailer for its upcoming comedy “Little Brother,” featuring WWE star John Cena and cult comedian Eric Andre. The film, directed by Matt Spicer—known for “Ingrid Goes West”—follows real‑estate agent Rudd (Cena) whose meticulously curated life is upended...
“We Are Coming All Guns Blazing”: Divyenndu Promises Vintage Mirzapur: The Movie on a Grand Cinematic Scale
Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment are turning the hit Amazon Prime series Mirzapur into a theatrical event with Mirzapur: The Movie, slated for a worldwide release on September 4, 2026. The film reunites the original cast, including Pankaj Tripathi,...
‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War’ Review: He’s Back for More
John Krasinski makes his feature‑film debut as Jack Ryan in the Amazon‑released thriller "Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War." Directed by Andrew Bernstein and co‑written by Krasinski, the movie follows Ryan—now a hedge‑fund manager—pulled back into a high‑stakes espionage mission that begins in...
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War The Calamity to Debut in Theaters
The final cour of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War – The Calamity will hit Japanese theaters on June 21, 2026 for a one‑day exclusive showing of the first three episodes. Ticket applications close June 10, with results announced June 13,...
Official Trailer for 'The Match' Doc About '86 Football World Cup Game
Disney has unveiled the official trailer for "The Match," a documentary that revisits the infamous 1986 World Cup quarter‑final between Argentina and England. The film, co‑directed by Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco, premiered in the Cannes Premiere section of the...