Planet of Lana Pitch Targets Live-Action Film, Amber Midthunder Attached
Added a detail to this article to make clear that Story Kitchen's Planet of Lana pitch to studios is for a live action film (with, as I previously reported, Prey's Amber Midthunder attached to star in it)
May 2026 Streaming Releases Start Unusually Quiet
May 2026 is off to a peculiarly quiet start on the new streaming releases front. https://t.co/wRKNV2sizU
Devil Wears Prada 2 Debuts
The Devil Wears Prada 2 rolling into opening wknd at #1 in style. 🍅 Current RT scores: 79% - critics 88% - auds https://t.co/XnJVczDTom
Devil Wears Prada 2: Sharp Satire on Media Decline
The Devil Wears Prada 2, it turns out, is one of the most biting media satires ever filmed, throwing punches at the decline of journalism, TikTok "investigators," vanity media owners, and more. https://t.co/0dzXnBzsha
Competitor Adds Four Star Wars Films to Library
A major Disney+ competitor just Force pulled four great Star Wars movies into its film library. https://t.co/fHKE1efmPC
Nia Long Alleges Pay Disparity Despite Contract Parity
News: Nia Long, who plays Michael Jackson’s mother in MICHAEL, is claiming she was paid less than her male co-stars despite a contract guaranteeing her parity. Mediation with Lionsgate is likely. Details ⬇️⬇️ #MichaelMovie https://t.co/KAVTHdqY0U
Review of Ada: My Mother The Architect Now Live
My review of Ada: My Mother The Architect (dir. Yael Melamede) is up here: https://t.co/ENo4z6Sllh
Jin Chao’s Stereotypical Assistant Arc Feels Generic
Just got back from the Prada 2 pre-screening and I’d say… this character of inexperienced, scruffy new assistant fresh out of college called “Jin Chao”, if portrayed by any other cast of other race, they’d still look & act like...
John
My review of Power To The People: John & Yoko Live In NYC (dir. Simon Hilton) is up here: https://t.co/aLbO2iLy5v
My Take on The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review
My review of The Devil Wears Prada 2 (dir. David Frankel) is up here: https://t.co/vhQUIcBauL
Review of Highlander (1986) Re‑
My review of the re-release of Highlander (1986) (dir. Russell Mulcahy) is up here: https://t.co/UOErKkXsfN
Paramount Dismisses Lawsuit, Touts Stronger Merged Competitor
Paramount said the lawsuit is “without merit.” “The combination of Paramount and WBD will create a stronger competitor that is well positioned to serve as a champion for creative talent and consumer choice,” PSKY rep said https://t.co/hfLYJZKNUB
Meryl Streep Saves Forgettable Devil Wears Prada Sequel
An easy-breezy — quickly forgettable — sequel, #TheDevilWearsPrada2 covers all the expected bases wrapped in the threads of corporate downsizing, few if any major laughs but this film’s audience won’t care, I mean Streep in anything is preferable to most...
Project Hail Mary: Best Sci‑Fi Film Since The Martian
Finally went to the movies last night and saw "Project Hail Mary" for the first time. I have to say it was the best SciFi movie I have seen since "The Martian" (the book also written by Andy Weir, who...
Critic Slams Forced “Devil Wears Prada 2” At AMC 8
Now shoehorning #TheDevilWearsPrada2 at AMC 8 Reax LIVE tonight on #MMT🌕 DISCLOSURE: I am not overly thrilled to see this https://t.co/mwDkzXWcDb
New Trailer Reveals ‘The Hen’—Chicken’s Wild Escape
Full Official Trailer for 'The Hen' Film - Following a Chicken On the Run https://t.co/cvCAdnQ2OB #Hen #GyörgyPálfi #Greece #TheHen #TIFF #Kota https://t.co/moByiLBDOE
Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas Face Off in New Trailer
One More Fun UK Trailer for 'Power Ballad' - Paul Rudd vs Nick Jonas https://t.co/MUnQAjMaGS #NickJonas #PaulRudd #PowerBallad #musical #JohnCarney #rockmusical https://t.co/ZlK545tiWh
Devil Wears Prada 2 Marks 2nd Biggest 2026 Launch
Devil Wears Prada 2 officially opening in 4,150 thtrs across North America this wknd incl PLF scrns. First THU pre-shows have just concluded. 2nd widest launch of 2026 behind only Super Mario's 4,252. https://t.co/0dE42QIytI
Battlefield Film Sparks Five‑studio Bidding War for Michael B. Jordan
Gaming IP battle breaks out in Hollywood - big scoop here from @elmayimbe: ‘Battlefield’ Ignites Bidding War as 5 Studios Fight for Michael B. Jordan Video Game Movie https://t.co/LjQjNJW2Ay
Michael Poised to Become Third 2024 $250M Blockbuster
#Michael is on track to reach about $129M by end of WEEK ONE at domestic #boxoffice. Cume looks to shoot up to around $170M after 2nd wknd. #MichaelMovie holding IMAX for a 2nd week, but Prada is taking over many Dolby...
New Indie Sci‑Fi Trailer Stars Maria Bakalova, David Strathairn
Full Trailer for 'O Horizon' Film with Maria Bakalova & David Strathairn https://t.co/R6sH7tC46t #OHorizon #MariaBakalova #DavidStrathairn #father #indiefilm #AI #scifi https://t.co/9p8BRKA7ZF
Mandalorian's $80M Memorial Day Debut Beats TV Expectations
Mandalorian and Grogu is tracking for an $80M debut over the 4-day Memorial Day weekend. Compared to previous Star Wars movies, that'd be a disaster. For a theatrical movie based on a TV show, that's not bad at all.
Netflix Launches TikTok‑style Clips Feed Worldwide
TikTok-like feed. It's called Clips -> Netflix rolls out a vertical video feed in its own Clips tab in Australia, Canada, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Africa, the UK, and the US “You’ll see short clips from series, films...
Dylan Clark Directs Blair Witch Reboot; Original Stars Return
Scoop via @_RyanGajewski: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT reimagining finds its director with Dylan Clark (not producer of the Matt Reeves Batman films). And 2 very vocal original stars board as exec producers. https://t.co/57d4zOFiov
Netflix's Man on Fire Reboot Shines with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Netflix Reboots ‘Man on Fire’ With a Thrilling Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Performance: TV Review https://t.co/GTLkglxa80 via @variety
Intense Trailer Reveals ‘Pitfall’s Gruesome Forest Nightmare
Super Intense Trailer for 'Pitfall' Trapped in a Spiked Pit Forest Horror https://t.co/KRmaBlfh7M #horror #Pitfall #RichardHarmon #AlexandraEssoe #RandyCouture #slasher https://t.co/lHD7HNSkEc
Roku's New Home Screen Boosts Ads and Subscriptions
Roku’s content forward home screen will drive ads and subscriptions $ROKU The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 311. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/IzuCFFHsaP
J.Lo and Brett Goldstein Tease Cheesy Office Romance
Jennifer Lopez & Brett Goldstein in Cheesy 'Office Romance' Trailer https://t.co/artOK5IdBx #romcom #OfficeRomance #JenniferLopez #BrettGoldstein #Netflix https://t.co/mCyrWtHlwt
Zach Cregger Unveils Creepy Resident Evil Teaser, Drops Sep 18
Creepy new teaser for new vision for #ResidentEvil from Zach Cregger (Weapons). Opens SEP 18. https://t.co/XPhYgxCjcx
Billie Eilish’s 3D Concert Film Redefines Immersive Minimalism
Billie Eilish & James Cameron’s #HITMEHARDANDSOFTMovie is a towering achievement - especially in the world of concert films. Minimalist stagecraft with maximum impact. Captivating, immersive, intimate & electric. A must-see 3D experience. “Happier Than Ever (Live)” is a highlight. @paramountpics...
Box‑Office Hit “Michael” Poised for Oscar Run
As an aspirational box office success ($116M in 5 days) that industry folks potentially liked more than critics, in an oft-nominated genre (the music biopic) from a studio (Lionsgate) unlikely to have other FYC priorities, MICHAEL has an inside track...
Box Office Flop Under 1% Budget Recovery: Almost Intentional
Didn't even hear about it. A movie not even earning 1% of its budget back is so hard to do that it almost has to be on purpose.
Aleshea Harris Debuts Ambitious, Electrifying Film IS GOD IS
IS GOD IS is electrifying. Director Aleshea Harris created the play the film is based on so she’s the ultimate authority on the material, but it’s still her feature directorial debut — and a wildly ambitious one at that. Her...
Sequel Loses Momentum Halfway, Feels Forced
"You know that feeling when you are halfway through a trip and everything is okay, glad you came, but you’re feeling ready to go home? That is how I felt about halfway through The Devil Wears Prada 2. I...
Opening‑Weekend Obsession Damages Film Revenue
Hollywood’s hyper-fixation on opening weekend isn’t just bad for discourse. It’s actively hurting film financials.
Jeremy Strong Leads WWII Thriller “The Passenger”
Scoop: Jeremy Strong starring in World War II escape thriller "The Passenger," which marks the English-language debut of "The Girl with the Needle" filmmaker Magnus von Horn. https://t.co/cyNz6crQlv
First Look: Jennifer Garner Leads New Five Star Weekend
First Look Teaser for 'The Five Star Weekend' Starring Jennifer Garner https://t.co/k76T8hwZCy #TheFiveStarWeekend #JenniferGarner #ReginaHall #ChloeSevigny #GemmaChan #Nantucket https://t.co/lop2ll23s6
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Surprisingly Delivers, Join the Resistance
the rumours are true… THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 is good, welcome to the resistance miranda priestly (or something) my review: https://t.co/aGoYq4C5Vr https://t.co/TXB0OLX1zT
New Vlog Reviews The Devil Wears Prada 2
My vlog on David Frankel’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 is up here, please click, watch, share and subscribe https://t.co/WKEwpdcrL6
Prada's Modest Debut Outlasted Superman's Blockbuster Reboot
#BoxOffice REWIND: 20 years ago, The Devil Wears Prada opened strong in #2 spot behind another new release, big-budget reboot Superman Returns. FRI-SUN portions of long holiday launches were $52.5M vs $27.5M. But nobody at the time knew that of the...
Barbaro and Turner Star in New Rom‑com Trailer
Monica Barbaro & Callum Turner in RomCom 'One Night Only' Trailer https://t.co/kfUXL7zztx #OneNightOnly #CallumTurner #MonicaBarbaro #MayaHawke #romcom https://t.co/eKeTxhhp83
New Action Thriller Badland Rising Trailer Drops
Action Thriller 'Badland Rising' Trailer with Jake Ryan & Nathan Phillips https://t.co/c6iTtXqGcK #BadlandRising #Homeward #Australia #actionmovie #JakeRyan #NathanPhillips https://t.co/LLxJUHZlud
Hokum Scores 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, Prada Sequel Under Embargo
New horror entry #Hokum coming in hot with 90% RT critics score. Other new release this FRI, #DevilWearsPrada2, still keeping reviews under embargo until 26 hours before first pre-shows begin.
Billy Crystal's '61*' Revives 1961 Yankees Home Run Race
📺⚾️ April 28, 2001: Historical baseball TV movie “61*” premiered on HBO. Directed by Yankee fan Billy Crystal, it starred Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane as New York Yankees sluggers Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, respectively, during their 1961 chase...
Critical Thinking Celebrates TCM Festival and Classic Cinema
I love the original @RottenTomatoes series, Critical Thinking. Newest episode touts the @tcm film festival and classic cinema - featuring TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz and critics Alonso Duralde, Carla Renata, and Kristen Lopez. The team puts so much love into this...
New Trailer Reveals E. Jean Carroll’s Unbreakable Story
Official Trailer for Doc 'Ask E. Jean' About the Indomitable E. Jean Carroll https://t.co/EQdKHNYRSD #docs #AskEJean #EJeanCarroll #author https://t.co/xcjLmsshth
Tim Roth and Radha Mitchell Star in New Thriller
Tim Roth & Radha Mitchell in Australian Thriller 'Seven Snipers' Trailer https://t.co/ZVvcnk7qZA #SevenSnipers RadhaMitchell #TimRoth #RyanKwanten #thriller https://t.co/uvqwbXDdII
Salesforce Sponsors Future Vision XPRIZE; Slack Workspace Launches
Big news — @Salesforce is joining us as a presenting sponsor of Future Vision XPRIZE (a $3.5M global competition challenging filmmakers to make 3-min sci-fi shorts of an optimistic future. Fiction becomes the blueprint.) And the @SlackHQ workspace (powered by Agentforce)...
Widow’s Bay Forces Matthew Rhys Through Relentless Horror Tropes
enjoyed WIDOW’S BAY, which puts an increasingly exasperated matthew rhys through every horror trope imaginable my review: https://t.co/EhWkVzRPcP https://t.co/DdpBpesymc
Official Update Confirms Far Cry TV Series Is Coming
Highly Anticipated 'Far Cry' TV Adaptation Gets the Official Update Fans Have Been Waiting For [Exclusive] https://t.co/Kl5XBHylbR