Ignore the Romance, and Reminders Of Him Actually Has Something to Say About Motherhood
Reminders Of Him, the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, arrives in theaters on March 13, 2026, marketed as a romance but centering on a mother’s struggle after prison. Maika Monroe plays Kenna Rowan, a newly released inmate seeking to reconnect with her five‑year‑old daughter while navigating a fraught romance with Ledger, played by Tyriq Withers. The film delves into the prison‑industrial complex, maternal separation, and the stigma of vehicular manslaughter, offering a melodramatic yet heartfelt narrative. Critics praise the ensemble’s emotional performances, especially Monroe and Lauren Graham, while noting uneven power dynamics in the love story.
Guneet Monga-Backed Women in Film India Launches Cannes Scholarship for Female Producers
Women in Film India, backed by producer Guneet Monga, has launched a Cannes scholarship for emerging Indian female producers. The program, in partnership with impACT Lab, targets women who have completed at least two short films and are developing their...
This 10/10 Horror Cult Classic Just Gets Better With Age
Jennifer’s Body, the 2009 horror satire written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama, was mis‑marketed as a teen drama, obscuring its feminist critique of the male gaze and bodily autonomy. The film’s nuanced portrayal of female friendship and...
Netflix’s Forgotten 2-Part Near-Perfect Series Was Too Expensive To Survive Its $120M Budget
Netflix’s 2016 series *The Get Down* dazzled with Baz Luhrmann’s lavish 1970s hip‑hop aesthetic but was halted after one season due to its staggering $120 million budget. Production hurdles, including a showrunner departure and a reduced episode order, compounded low viewership, making the project...
How Jamie Lee Curtis' Conversation With Nicole Kidman at the Oscars Led to 'Scarpetta'
Jamie Lee Curtis revealed that a brief, friendly exchange with Nicole Kidman at the Oscars sparked the idea for the new Prime Video drama *Scarpetta*. The conversation led to a collaboration that also pulled in Ariana DeBose, forming a tight‑knit...
Watch: ‘Cruyff’ Docuseries Unveils The Life & Legacy Of A Soccer Legend
Box to Box, the producers behind *Drive to Survive*, is releasing a four‑part docuseries titled *Cruyff* that chronicles Dutch legend Johan Cruyff’s playing and coaching career. The series leverages unprecedented access to the Cruyff family’s private archives, including never‑seen home movies...
‘I Don’t Like Staying in Sh**’: Priyanka Chopra on Why She Left Bollywood at Her Peak, Calls ‘Aishwarya Rai, Mindy...
Priyanka Chopra revealed on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast that she left Bollywood at the height of her fame to pursue broader creative opportunities in Hollywood. She described Bollywood’s constraints and the scarcity of Indian representation in U.S....
Akshay Kumar Hangs Upside Down in Spooky New Bhooth Bangla Poster; Teaser to Drop on March 12
Balaji Motion Pictures unveiled a new poster for the upcoming horror‑comedy *Bhooth Bangla*, starring Akshay Kumar hanging upside down in a spooky forest. The film’s teaser is scheduled for release on March 12, building momentum toward its theatrical debut on...
Ram Gopal Varma Claims ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Could Challenge South Cinema if It Crosses ₹2000 Crore
Veteran director Ram Gopal Varma predicts that the upcoming action sequel *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* could earn between ₹1,500 crore and ₹2,000 crore worldwide, a figure he says would challenge the current dominance of South Indian films in the pan‑India market. The film, starring...
Screenplay of Arundhati Roy's ‘In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones’ to Release in Revised Edition
Arundhati Roy’s screenplay for the cult play “In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones” is being issued in a revised edition. The new version incorporates previously unpublished scenes and updates the text for contemporary readers. The release is aimed at...
‘Anaconda’ Tops DEG Digital Transactions Chart for Week of March 1
Sony Pictures' comedic remake of Anaconda topped the Digital Entertainment Group's weekly digital sales and rentals chart for the week ending March 1, according to GfK Entertainment data. The film rose five spots to claim the No. 1 position, displacing Disney's Zootopia 2,...
India at Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra to Present; Winning Chances Ride on Geeta Gandbhir’s Double Documentary Nominations
Indian representation at the 2026 Oscars includes filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir’s double nominations and actress Priyanka Chopra’s role as a presenter. Gandbhir is nominated in both Best Documentary Short for “The Devil Is Busy” and Best Documentary Feature for “The Perfect Neighbor,” tackling...
Hong Kong International Film Festival To Open With Anthony Chen’s ‘We Are All Strangers’, Close With Philip Yung’s ‘Cyclone’
The Hong Kong International Film Festival celebrates its 50th edition from April 1‑12, opening with Anthony Chen’s Berlin‑premiered *We Are All Strangers* and closing with Philip Yung’s *Cyclone*, a Rotterdam debut on transgender identity. The program showcases 215 films from 71 territories,...
Netflix’s Hit Action-Adventure Show Draws 100% RT Score With Season 2
Netflix’s live‑action adaptation of One Piece returned with its second season, earning a perfect 100% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 19 critic reviews. The audience Popcornmeter score sits at 96% from over 500 verified viewers, outpacing the first season’s...
Netflix’s 6-Part Spy Thriller Masterpiece Is Still the Perfect Weekend Binge
Netflix’s six‑episode spy thriller *Bodyguard* remains a top‑tier binge option, blending political intrigue with high‑octane action. Richard Madden’s Golden‑Globe‑winning lead anchors a tightly plotted story that resolves all major threads in a single season. The series’ self‑contained format avoids the...
An Upcoming Live-Action Anime Adaptation Has Already Learned From Netflix's Cowboy Bebop Mistakes
Tomorrow Studios is quietly developing a live‑action adaptation of Shinichirō Watanabe’s 2004 anime *Samurai Champloo*. After the mixed reception of Netflix’s *Cowboy Bebop* and the more favorable response to *One Piece*, the studio is leveraging lessons learned by securing Watanabe’s direct involvement. Producer Marty...
First Details Announced of Increased £33.5 Million BFI Investment in Audience Development
The British Film Institute has unveiled a £33.5 million audience funding package for 2026‑2029, a 20 percent increase over the previous cycle. The plan allocates £10.8 million to the Film Audience Network, £3 million to the Open Cinemas/ESCAPES programme, and £19.7 million to the National...
Doc ‘Big Star: The Nick Skelton Story’ Available Digitally From Virgil
Virgil Films has released the documentary *Big Star: The Nick Skelton Story* for digital rental and purchase. The film chronicles British show‑jumper Nick Skelton’s career, focusing on his recovery from a severe neck injury and his partnership with the horse...
Friday the 13th Part VII Should Have Been the Model for the Franchise
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) introduced a telekinetic teen, Tina Shepherd, to battle Jason Voorhees, creating a monster‑versus‑monster dynamic. The film injected fresh energy into a franchise plagued by inconsistent timelines and repetitive kills, but its...
Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Mercy’ Due on Disc April 7 From Alliance
Amazon MGM Studios and Alliance Home Entertainment announced that the sci‑fi thriller Mercy will hit physical shelves on April 7, 2026, in 4K Ultra HD, Blu‑ray, and DVD formats. The film, directed by Timur Bekmambetov, earned $54.3 million worldwide at the box...
'There Are Plans for Cole and I Think Fans Will Be Pleasantly Surprised...' — Lewis Tan on Mortal Kombat 2...
The live‑action Mortal Kombat 2 is set for a May 8 2026 release, shifting the narrative focus to Johnny Cage while keeping original protagonist Cole Young in the mix. Lewis Tan, who plays Cole, hinted at a surprise plan for the character, sparking fan...
Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Sets Early Screenings Two Days Before Wide Release
Lionsgate announced that its Michael Jackson biopic Michael will hold limited early‑access screenings in IMAX and other premium formats on Wednesday, April 22, two days before its wide release on Friday. Tickets for the one‑night‑only events go on sale March 11 at 9 a.m. PT/...
Netflix: Lionsgate-Produced ‘War Machine’ Topped Global Weekly Streaming Through March 8
Netflix reported that the Lionsgate‑produced sci‑fi action film *War Machine* topped its global weekly streaming chart through March 8, amassing 39.3 million views and leading both the overall and English‑language movie rankings. The platform’s English‑language TV chart was led by *Bridgerton* season four...
‘Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare’ Review: An Emotional Choice
HBO’s new documentary “Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare,” directed by James Jones, revisits the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi disaster through archival footage and first‑hand testimonies. The film underscores the frantic efforts of plant workers to avert a larger catastrophe and the lingering...
Russell Crowe's 2025 Historical Drama That Was Snubbed At The Oscars Is Streaming On Netflix
Historical drama "Nuremberg," starring Russell Crowe as Hermann Göring, has arrived on Netflix after being overlooked at the 2026 Oscars. The film, directed by James Vanderbilt and adapted from Jack El‑Hai’s book, has earned $57 million worldwide on a $10 million budget...
A Sci-Fi Remake Of An Akira Kurosawa Samurai Classic Has To Be Seen To Be Believed
Battle Beyond the Stars, a 1980 Roger Corman production, reimagines Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai as a low‑budget space opera. John Sayles was hired to improve the script, while a young James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd handled production design, famously...
Don’t Miss Any of IndieWire’s Cannes Programming — American Pavilion Memberships Go on Sale This Week
IndieWire announced that American Pavilion memberships for Cannes 2026 are now on sale. The standard early‑bird pass costs $125, while a premium VIP option is $995 (or $1,195 during the festival) and adds priority seating, complimentary refreshments, and ten single‑use...
JustWatch: Hulu’s ‘Paradise,’ ‘The Secret Agent’ Topped Oscar-Heavy Weekly Streaming Through March 8
JustWatch’s weekly streaming report for March 2‑8 shows Oscar‑nominated movies dominating the U.S. market, capturing 70 % of the top‑10 titles. Hulu leads the movie segment with Brazilian drama *The Secret Agent* at No. 1 and sci‑fi drama *In the Blink of an...
South Florida Film Forum Welcomes Producers of The Florida Project, The Holdovers and More
The South Florida Film Forum will convene March 28‑29 at MAD Arts in Dania Beach, drawing producers from Oscar‑winning titles such as *Sound of Metal*, *Knives Out*, *Moonlight* and *The Florida Project*. Organized by the White Elephant Group with Broward...
Psychological Horror Film ‘The Weight of Eyes’ Available Digitally From BayView
BayView Entertainment has released the psychological horror film "The Weight of Eyes" for digital purchase and rental as of March 10, 2026. The movie follows an architect who endures physical and psychological torture at the hands of a grief‑stricken couple,...
How Do You Fix the Best Original Song Race at the Oscars? Eliminate Post-Credits Songs
The Academy’s Best Original Song category currently permits songs that debut in a film’s end credits, leading to a surge of nominations for tracks with little narrative relevance. Recent data shows that 13 of the 20 songs nominated over the...
Best Picture Nominee Train Dreams Is a Beautiful Movie About America’s Sins
Train Dreams, a Best Picture Oscar contender, follows logger Robert Grainier’s eight‑decade life in early‑20th‑century Idaho. The film’s quiet protagonist drifts through personal loss, industrial change, and a haunting memory of a Chinese worker’s lynching, highlighting America’s historic sins. Director...
Jane Fonda to Salute Robert Redford as TCM Classic Film Festival Kicks Off With ‘Barefoot in the Park’ Gala Screening
TCM’s 2026 Classic Film Festival opens on April 30 with a gala tribute led by Jane Fonda honoring her late co‑star Robert Redford before screening their 1967 rom‑com “Barefoot in the Park.” The event also recognizes Barbara Hershey, songwriter Paul Williams and film‑programmer...
Anonymous Oscar Ballot: Producer Votes the ‘Sinners’ Ticket, Was ‘Not That High’ on ‘Marty Supreme’
An anonymous veteran producer disclosed their Oscar ballot, showing overwhelming support for Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which received votes in nearly every category. The voter cast early ballots to sidestep the sway of SAG, PGA and media buzz, and highlighted the Academy’s...
BON JOVI Biopic In Development At UNIVERSAL
Universal Pictures is developing a feature‑length biopic about rock icons Bon Jovi, with frontman Jon Bon Jovi granting access to the band’s extensive music catalog. Screenwriter Cody Brotter, known for the Black List script “Drudge,” is attached, while producers Kevin J. Walsh and Gotham Chopra will helm...
Kathryn Hahn Confirms "Perfect" Casting in Disney's Live-Action Tangled Remake
Kathryn Hahn has officially confirmed her role as Mother Gothel in Disney's upcoming live‑action Tangled remake, a casting choice that fans have already dubbed "perfect." The announcement follows earlier speculation that Scarlett Johansson might have taken the part, but scheduling...
Boots Riley Is Taking His ‘I Love Boosters’ on a College Tour
Boots Riley’s sophomore feature I Love Boosters will launch on a nationwide college tour before its SXSW opening‑night debut and theatrical release on May 22. The tour, organized by Neon, spans ten U.S. campuses from late March through early May, each screening paired with...
‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Director Geeta Gandbhir’s Next Film Is a Bio-Doc on Whoopi Goldberg
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir is set to helm a biographical documentary on EGOT legend Whoopi Goldberg. The untitled film will draw from Goldberg’s autobiography and feature her own narration, while chronicling the revival of her 1984 ‘Whoopi Monologues’ and new theatrical...
Bon Jovi Movie About Early Years Of Iconic Rock Band Set At Universal
Universal Pictures has green‑lit a definitive biopic chronicling the formative years of Bon Jovi, the New Jersey rock quartet that sold over 130 million albums. The project, backed by the studio’s experience with music biopics like Straight Outta Compton, will feature Jon Bon Jovi’s direct...
Doc Film 'John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office' Trailer
Oscilloscope Labs has dropped the official trailer for “John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office,” a documentary‑biopic exploring neuroscientist John C. Lilly’s radical experiments with isolation tanks, dolphin communication, and psychedelics. The film, co‑directed by Michael Almareyda and Courtney...
Hulu to Start Streaming Searchlight’s ‘Is This Thing On?’ March 20
Searchlight Pictures' comedy film "Is This Thing On?" will begin streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. on March 20. The movie is directed by Oscar‑nominated Bradley Cooper and stars Will Arnett, who also...
Near-Perfect Critic Rating For Ryan Gosling's 'Project Hail Mary'—Could Be Amazon's 1st Blockbuster
Amazon’s $200 million sci‑fi epic “Project Hail Mary,” starring Ryan Gosling, opened to a near‑perfect 95 % Rotten Tomatoes score from 61 critics. The film adapts Andy Weir’s bestseller and aims to become Amazon’s first true blockbuster after earlier mixed results. Early box‑office forecasts...
Park Bo-Gum to Lead Epic Period Film ‘The Sword: A Legend of the Red Wolf’
South Korean actor Park Bo-gum will headline the upcoming epic period film “The Sword: A Legend of the Red Wolf,” directed by veteran filmmaker Kim Han‑min. Set in 668 AD, the gritty historical thriller follows Chil‑seong, a memory‑less slave who discovers...
Hit Sundance Queer Horror ‘Leviticus’ to Open New Directors/New Films 2026 — Full Lineup
The 55th New Directors/New Films festival will run April 8‑19 at Film at Lincoln Center and MoMA, presenting 24 feature films and 10 shorts. Adrian Chiarella’s queer horror "Leviticus" opens the program, with Neon securing worldwide rights at Sundance. The lineup closes...
Alfred Molina Is an Octopus in 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Teaser
Netflix released the first‑look teaser for "Remarkably Bright Creatures," a new film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel slated for streaming on May 8, 2026. The story follows Tova, an elderly widow working night shifts at an aquarium, who bonds with a...
Inside the Bootcamp That Transforms NFL Stars Into Film Industry Pros
Former and current NFL players participated in the NFL & NFLPA Film and Entertainment Career Tour, a four‑day bootcamp run by Deon Taylor’s Hidden Empire that teaches all aspects of filmmaking. Twenty‑six athletes, including Charles Tillman, worked on short‑film projects,...
Oscars 2026 Voting Process: How Academy Members Decide The Winners?
With the 98th Academy Awards approaching, the Oscars voting system has been spotlighted. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, comprising over 10,000 professionals from 17 branches, uses branch‑specific voting to nominate and a preferential ballot for Best Picture....
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The ‘Adventures of Cliff Booth’ Cast Has Been Revealed. Here's Everything We Know
Netflix’s upcoming film *The Adventures of Cliff Booth* pairs director David Fincher with a Quentin Tarantino‑written script, creating a rare sequel to *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*. A 64‑second Super Bowl teaser confirms Brad Pitt will reprise Cliff Booth,...
2026 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Guilds, Tonys & More
Deadline’s 2026 Awards Season Calendar outlines key dates for major film, television, music, and theater honors through September 2026, with the Academy Awards slated for March 15 and the Tony Awards on June 7. The schedule also notes shifts such...
Oscars: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ Music Talent to Perform Live on Telecast
The Academy announced that singers from two Best Original Song nominees will perform live at the 98th Oscars on March 15. K‑pop‑themed "KPop Demon Hunters" will feature EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami singing "Golden" with traditional Korean instrumentation. The...