‘I Play Rocky’ First Look Takes On Backstory Of The Iconic Film – CinemaCon
Amazon MGM Studios debuted a first‑look at I Play Rocky at CinemaCon, revealing a biopic that follows a young Sylvester Stallone’s fight to get his breakout script made. Anthony Ippolito, known for his turn as Al Pacino in The Offer, stars as Stallone, while Peter Farrelly directs and Peter Gamble writes. The trailer showcases a period‑accurate 1970s setting and a supporting cast that includes AnnaSophia Robb and Stephan James. Producers Toby Emmerich, Christian Baha and Farrelly aim to translate the Rocky legend into a fresh theatrical event.
Amazon MGM Studios Offers First Look At Henry Cavill In New ‘Highlander’ – CinemaCon
At CinemaCon, Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists unveiled the first look at a new *Highlander* reboot starring Henry Cavill as immortal warrior Connor MacLeod and Russell Crowe as his mentor Ramirez. The project, delayed after Cavill’s pre‑production injury, is now directed by...
Thriller ‘Verity’ First Look: Stepping Into The Writing Life Of Someone Else – CinemaCon
Amazon MGM Studios unveiled a first‑look trailer for “Verity,” the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling psychological thriller, at CinemaCon. Directed by Michael Showalter, the movie stars Dakota Johnson as a writer tasked with completing a series for incapacitated author...
‘Spaceballs 2’ Gets Official Title At CinemaCon; Rick Moranis Makes Appearance Alongside Co-Stars, Director Josh Greenbaum
Amazon MGM Studios announced the official title of its long‑awaited sequel, "Spaceballs: The New One," at CinemaCon. The comedy sequel is slated for a global theatrical release on April 23, 2027. Original creator Mel Brooks returns as producer and on‑screen...
Amazon MGM’s Courtenay Valenti On James Bond: “That Film Is Coming … We’re Taking The Time To Do This With...
At CinemaCon, Courtenay Valenti, head of film for Amazon MGM Studios, announced that a new James Bond movie is in development. The studio disclosed that acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve will helm the project, with producers Amy Pascal, David Heyman, executive...
Which Emily Henry Books Are Becoming Movies? ‘Happy Place,’ ‘Book Lovers,’ Among Others
Romance novelist Emily Henry has seen five of her recent books transformed into Netflix film projects, with releases slated through 2026. The first adaptation, "People We Meet on Vacation," debuted on Netflix on Jan. 9, 2026, directed by Brett Haley and...
During Lull In Talks With Studios And Streamers, SAG-AFTRA Leaders Join New York Officials, Rep. Jerrold Nadler At ‘Rock The...
SAG‑AFTRA leaders shifted focus from stalled contract talks to the annual “Rock the City” celebration in Manhattan, where they joined New York officials and Rep. Jerrold Nadler. Negotiations with studios and streamers are on hold until April 27, ahead of the June 30 contract expiration....
Paramount Pictures Acquires Rights To New ‘Longlegs’ Feature With Nicholas Cage Returning To Star
Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to a new feature set in the Longlegs universe, with Oscar‑nominee Nicholas Cage returning as star and producer. Writer‑director Osgood Perkins will again helm the sequel, also serving as writer and producer. The original Longlegs, released...
Marvel Undergoes Layoffs Amid Companywide Disney Cuts
Disney announced a companywide reduction that includes Marvel Entertainment and Marvel Studios, eliminating roughly 8% of Marvel's workforce. The cuts affect film, TV, comics, finance, legal, and visual‑development departments, with the latter shifting to a contractor‑only model. CEO Josh D’Amaro...
Doc Talk Podcast: This Is Not A Fiction Festival’s Cindy Flores On Programming Documentaries And Mockumentaries
The American Cinematheque’s This Is Not a Fiction festival launches in Los Angeles from April 16‑24, marking its third edition. The program blends high‑profile documentary retrospectives—including Barbara Kopple’s 50th‑anniversary screening of Harlan County, USA, and a Gianfranco Rosi career showcase—with a robust slate...
Everything We Know About The Film Adaptation Of Emily Henry’s ‘Beach Read’ So Far
Emily Henry’s bestselling romance novel "Beach Read" is moving to the big screen under 20th Century Studios. Writer‑director Yulin Kuang has secured Phoebe Dynevor as January Andrews and Patrick Schwarzenegger as Augustus "Gus" Everett, completing the lead cast. Production is...
Prime Video Bundles Apple TV With Peacock Premium Plus For $19.99 A Month
Amazon’s Prime Video Channels is rolling out a limited‑time bundle that pairs Apple TV with Peacock Premium Plus for $19.99 a month, roughly $10 less than subscribing to each service separately. The deal follows a similar October bundle that excluded Amazon, highlighting...
Taylor Sheridan’s ‘The Madison’ Renewed For Season 3 By Paramount+ Ahead Of Season 2 Debut
Paramount+ has officially renewed Taylor Sheridan’s drama *The Madison* for a third season, even before the second season has aired. The series, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, launched with eight million global views in its first ten days, marking Sheridan’s most‑watched...
BBC & MGM+’s ‘Legacy Of Spies’ Adaptation Finds Its Bill Haydon & Casts ‘All Quiet On The Western Front’ Star...
BBC and MGM+ are launching an eight‑part adaptation titled “Legacy of Spies,” based on John le Carré’s Cold War novels and the 2017 prequel sequel. Dan Stevens leads the cast as the enigmatic double‑agent Bill Haydon, joined by Felix Kammerer as Stasi enforcer...
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco Getting His Own New Channel & Show On SiriusXM
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has signed a multi‑year agreement with SiriusXM to launch his own 24/7 comedy channel, Channel 99, on April 20. The channel, branded Sebastian Maniscalco’s Comedy Radio, will replace SiriusXM Raw Comedy and feature the flagship The Sebastian Maniscalco Show...
