Bob Odenkirk Returns in Snowy Action Thriller ‘Normal’
An Extra UK Trailer for Snowy Action Film 'Normal' with Bob Odenkirk https://t.co/6qWmd1DGBA #Normal #BobOdenkirk #BenWheatley #LenaHeady #actionmovie #worthwatching https://t.co/IBo84C4XB4
Hokum Horror Scores $6.4M, Top‑5 Debut
New horror pic #Hokum opens well hitting Top 5 with $6.4M wknd #boxoffice from under 2,000 thtrs. Good marks from both critics and auds with RT scores of 86%/83%.
AI Scales Content, Making Authenticity the New Scarce Commodity
AI isn’t just disrupting jobs, it’s rewriting entire creative industries in real time. In China, AI-generated dramas are replacing actors, cutting production costs, and flooding platforms with content audiences are rapidly consuming. What it means: when content becomes infinitely scalable, the scarcity...
Angel Studios' Animal Farm Flops with C‑Minus Scores
#AngelStudios hit hard with negative WOM for the first time, after their new animation #AnimalFarm, directed by #AndySerkis and received with a terrible C- #CinemaScore by audiences, grossed timid 3.4M on 3-day Opening weekend at US #BoxOffice over 2.600 theatres...
Three Surprise Hits Defy Expectations
3 recent movies that exceeded expectations: Housemaid Cold Storage Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
Tech Layoffs Mirror Journalism's Billionaire-Driven Turmoil
I saw the Devil Wears Prada 2 and thought it was a really good sequel to the original story. The key plot point of how technology changes and layoffs were roiling the journalism industry amid the whims of billionaires felt a...
HOKUM And
HOKUM is set to score the fourth-biggest opening ever for NEON, while Renny Harlin’s DEEP WATER will nab Magenta Light’s biggest (by default, natch) opening weekend yet. However, ANIMAL FARM is indeed doomed to be more talked about than seen.
Rainy Day Review: Crime 101 Delivers Fun, Yet Implausible
Rainy day here at the SLAZ, so I watched CRIME 101. Good cast, good flick overall. A few ridiculous parts, however. For example, they wanted me to believe Chris Hemsworth got a prostitute and Hallie Berry was washed. LOL. Sure,...
B‑movie Deep Water Delivers Absurd Shark Madness
A plane full of one-dimensional characters crashes into the ocean, just to meet a school of weirdly smart and bloodthirsty sharks in the B-movie action film "Deep Water". Here's my toothy review: https://t.co/zPDJtC7MMN #film #movies #sharks https://t.co/NoOXZcGREY
Saccharine Yet Enjoyable: Unexpected Cameo Shines
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is properly saccharine and predictable. But a fun watch regardless. That @karaswisher cameo was so unexpected and cool though .
Jonah Hill’s “Cut Off” Delayed, July Release Dropped
Been noting for months. But apparently THR had no questions after this Friday non-news dump. Jonah Hill’s ‘Cut Off’ Loses July Release Date From Warner Bros. https://t.co/S1OISmjmQO via @thr
Austin Powers' 1997 Debut: Modest Start, Cult Classic Rise
🎬 May 2, 1997: Classic comedic spy parody “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” starring Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley and Seth Green opened in U.S. theaters. Following a modest box office take in its initial run, the film gained much...
Paramount's FCC Request Was Anything but Quiet
Why do some outlets keep saying David Ellison’s Paramount “quietly” asked the FCC to bless its finances for Warner deal which includes lots of Gulf State cash? It’s literally in a regulatory filing which is about the least quiet way to...
Devil Wears Prada 2 Matches Project Hail Mary’s $80
Devil Wears Prada 2' On Pace to Match 'Project Hail Mary' With $80.5 Million Box Office Opening https://t.co/gFPNFHejsQ
Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens Strong,
#TheDevilWearsPrada2 buttons up $32.5M Friday, weekend in $75M range, slightly below expectations but Disney will definitely take it International cash MUCH bigger at $82.1M for $114.6M global haul through Friday https://t.co/ZE97geTGvi
Eight Must-Have 4K Blu‑Rays From April
April has been another great month for 4K Blu-rays, and I'm looking at 8 discs that could make a fine addition to your collection. https://t.co/5No8YXLm75
Help Choose the Most Anticipated New Blockbuster
Blockbuster movie season is almost here — and we need your help to pick a winner in our 'most anticipated new film' survey. https://t.co/txftuH6Hr0
Original Devil Wears Prada Shines; Sequel Falls Flat
The first Devil Wears Prada movie is honestly perfect & one of the most rewatchable films ever. Always loved it. Devil Wears Prada 2 is one of the most jumbled movies I’ve ever seen. The script is an absolute mess,...
New Line
As likely the final follow-up to a released-in-2021 Warner Bros. box office success story, history suggests New Line’s R-rated video game-based sequel will open well above its COVID-era predecessor.
Sequel Surpasses Original: “Devil Wears Prada 2” Scores A‑-
The Devil Wears Prada 2 earns A- CinemaScore grade. That's better than the B that first Prada got. https://t.co/2K5aOpTGre
AI Becomes a Behind‑the‑scenes Tool for Creators
Studios are quietly moving past the "AI experiment" phase. Obsidian Studio is a good example. They're shipping work with Longchamp and Beyond Noise not as AI demos, but as actual commercial productions. The setup isn't what you'd expect: → Storyboard artists, cinematographers, and...
Warner Bros. Tonight Under Heavy Police Scrutiny
Some crazy — mega-policed — event going on at Warner Bros tonight Anyone have the intel? https://t.co/7eXPQrTvM2
Discover Inde Navarrette’s OBSESSION on Collider Ladies Night
Trust me - you're going to want to know everything about Inde Navarrette after you see OBSESSION. See you on the Collider Ladies Night YouTube channel on May 15! https://t.co/ATrzsf7HE8
Wuthering Heights Tops HBO Max’s May Romance Lineup
Wuthering Heights leads the line up of new HBO Max romantic movies you won't want to miss in May. https://t.co/3pi3VWOslw
Academy’s New Oscar Rule Threatens Festival Autonomy
I am working on a piece about the Academy’s change to the International Film Oscar qualifying rules. My instinct was that this was a bad idea. My research is making it seem worse and worse. They are adding as many...
Netflix Gives Narnia Film 49-Day Exclusive Theatrical Run
Netflix is releasing Greta Gerwig's adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia exclusively in theaters for 49 days. Netflix says this is not a change in strategy, but this is the first time the company has ever put a movie in...
Diego Luna Cast in Live‑Action Tangled; Netflix Spy Comedy Announced
...scoops via @HeatVisionBlog newsletter: ANDOR's Diego Luna joins the live-action TANGLED remake...Kevin Hart & McG Team for a spy action comedy at Netflix. Plus: the secret screening of the 2.5-hour(!) GREMLINS Assembly Cut https://t.co/3xZ0763QIU
Netflix Launches Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Worldwide with 49‑day Theatrical Window
It is a massive development that Netflix has authorized the wide release on February 12, 2027 in movie theatres globally — so very importantly with a traditional 49-day exclusive theatrical window — of acclaimed director Greta Gerwig’s newest film...
Disney CEO Targets Unified Super App Across All Platforms
New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro wants the company to create a super app, uniting its films, TV shows, parks passes, games and merchandise within Disney+. His predecessor talked about this for years. Can D'Amaro finally get it done? New with @tgbuckley https://t.co/e60a05d9li
Paul Klee Inspires New Documentary “Angel Applicant” Trailer
Connecting with Artist Paul Klee in Doc 'Angel Applicant' Official Trailer https://t.co/K8kc0LyCSb #docs #PaulKlee #AngelApplicant #autoimmune #cinema https://t.co/2QNThdKRao
Jane Fonda Playfully Praises Robert Redford’s Irresistibility
Opening night of @tcmfilmfest with Fonda was good fun... Jane Fonda Testifies to Robert Redford’s Irresistibility at TCM Film Festival — ‘I Asked Him, “Do You Ever Have Affairs?”‘ — and Says She Was Kidding About Wanting Streisand’s Oscars Slot...
Film Delayed to Early 2027, Missing Holiday Window
Pushed back a few months... Originally set to open at Thanksgiving in theaters / Christmas on Netflix. Now moved back 2 months into early 2027. 👀👀
Two $50M+ Films Weekend: Rare 2026 Milestone
Having TWO films gross $50M+ on the same wknd is rare. Happened only twice last year - on Memorial Day and Thanksgiving holiday wknds. We just may be looking at the FIRST one yet for 2026!
AI Bots Mock New Oscar AI Rules
It's kinda hilarious (and ironic) that AI bot accounts are weighing in on the new Oscar rules regarding AI.
Devil Wears Prada 2 Finally Hits AMC Theaters
Finally. Today. In AMC’s movie theatres. A long awaited date two decades in the making. The Devil Wears Prada 2 https://t.co/oWMCWCX2AJ
Academy’s New Rule Adds More Politics to Oscars
The Academy adds a really lame band-aid to the international Oscar race… if you win at 1 of 6 festivals, you become eligible in addition to your country’s selection… adding more politics to the bad politics of the International category.
Human‑performed Credited Roles only After Kilmer Likeness Controversy
Only acting roles credited in the film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed by humans with their consent will be considered eligible. This has been a major source of tension following the use of Val Kilmer’s likeness in #AsDeepastheGrave. https://t.co/hf0G9cy0Do @variety https://t.co/RhSA6s9Two
Euston Packed Like Melania Movie Premiere Crowd
Carnage at Euston tonight. Not seen crowds like this since the screening of Melania, The Movie at the local Odeon https://t.co/AepkQsgofP
Oscars 2027: Academy Overhauls International and AI Rules
Major changes, long debated on the international side. I never thought the Academy board of governors would step up! Oscars 2027: Academy Announces Rules Changes on International Film, AI https://t.co/1xXGSdVHMC
Disney's Year-Old Schedule Reveals Completely Different Today's Release
Disney's official release schedule from just one year ago with ENTIRELY different movie planned for release today. https://t.co/KJ2Si3pGzJ
Neon’s Hokum Sets Record Preview, Poised for Massive Opening
#NEON quickly becoming what #A24 used to be at US #BoxOffice. Despite Blockbuster-palooza going on with 4 mega hits doing well, #DamianMcCarthy’s horror #HOKUM starring #AdamScott grossed solid 900k on THU Previews, beating #Immaculate’s 415k as #2 BIGGEST previews ever for...
Academy Mandates Human-Authored Screenplays Amid AI Rules
The Academy further addressed generative AI more broadly, reserving the right to request additional information...In the writing categories, the rules now formally codify that screenplays must be human-authored to qualify. https://t.co/mO1YgIzPYl via @variety
Oscars Open Intl Category to Festival Winners, Reducing Political Snubs
Big change for Oscars: International movies can now be submitted if they win a major film festival, even if their home country doesn’t submit. Will prevent great films from being snubbed for political reasons and make the Intl category even...
Oscars Revamp Rules: AI Ban, Dual Nods, Global Eligibility
Oscar Rule Changes: AI Crackdown, Actors Can Get Multiple Nominations in Same Category and International Film Eligibility Expands https://t.co/mO1YgIzPYl via @variety #Oscars
Prada 2 Doubles Original, Dominates China Holiday Box Office
But the biggest surprise for #TheDevilWearsPrada2 is #China’s #BoxOffice. Despite debuting with a $2.5M THU on BIGGEST Opening Day of 2026 for Hollywood, the sequel added $2.4M on FRI Holiday, just a -4% drop from Op. Day, despite losing half of...
Three Fresh Netflix Originals Stream All May
Get your thrills with Netflix this May, as three great new originals are streaming throughout the month. https://t.co/li1CQrJ7YN
Behind the Scenes: My STARMAN Essay Saga
A couple years ago I wrote an essay that came with the 4k release of STARMAN. During this process I had to send writing samples for approval to John Carpenter and also wound up hurting Jeff Bridges’ feelings. I decided...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Smashes $50M Pre‑Weekend Opening
It wasn’t even FRI yet but #TheDevilWearsPrada2 already crossed 50M at Global #BoxOffice, ready to crush the 175M-185M Global opening projections, after #AnneHathaway, #EmilyBlunt & #MerylStreep vogued with a 40.5M 2-day cume overseas over 45 intl. markets. Allied to 10M from...
Devil Wears Prada 2 Poised for $80‑90M Opening
Fabulous domestic start for Devil Wears Prada 2 with $10M from THU pre-shows with 1,300+ premium scrns but no IMAX. This compares to $12.6M for #Michael ($8.8M from THU) from 1 week ago which did $97.2M opening wknd. $80M+ opening wknd looks...
Sequel Aims for $80‑90M Domestic
#TheDevilWearsPrada2 dresses up $10M THU night, domestic debut will be $80M+, $90M+ not out of the question https://t.co/Z4fv8JTSrG