Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård, Demi Moore, and More Join This Year’s Cannes Competition Jury
The Cannes Film Festival announced its 2026 Competition jury, featuring eight distinguished artists alongside president Park Chan‑wook, the first Korean to hold the role. The panel includes Oscar‑winner Demi Moore, Palme d’Or director Chloé Zhao, veteran actor Stellan Skarsgård, and a mix of European and Latin American talent. The jury will evaluate 22 competition films and award the Palme d’Or on May 23, while Peter Jackson and Barbra Streisand receive honorary Palme d’Or honors. The festival opens May 12 with the French drama “The Electric Kiss.”
American Pavilion Announces Second Annual California Day at Cannes Film Festival
The American Pavilion and IndieWire are hosting the second annual California Day at the Cannes Film Festival, underscoring California’s role as a premier production hub. The event will focus on the newly passed AB 1138 legislation that expands the state’s film...
‘My Brother The Minotaur’ Is a Kids Cartoon Anyone Can Enjoy
Apple TV debuted the animated series “My Brother The Minotaur,” a ten‑episode mystery adventure set on the Irish island of Bryony. Co‑produced by Dog Ears and Cartoon Saloon, the show follows minotaur‑boy Lorcan and his human friends as they investigate...
‘Milky Way’ Trailer: Short Film Palme D’Or-Winning Filmmaker Vasilis Kekatos Tackles Teen Pregnancy with Dark Humor
Palme d’Or and Queer Palm winner Vasilis Kekatos is debuting his eight‑episode series “Milky Way” on free‑premium streamer The Network. The dark‑humored drama follows 17‑year‑old dancer Maria as she navigates an unwanted pregnancy in a remote mountain town. The Network, founded...
‘Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean’ Kicked Off Robert Altman’s Most Underrated Decade
Robert Altman’s 1982 film “Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean” exemplifies his under‑appreciated 1980s era, when he shifted from studio‑backed projects to low‑budget, independently distributed work. The movie, set entirely in a Texas five‑and‑dime, uses...
Sofia Coppola Launches $20,000 Short Film Award for Emerging Directors — Exclusive
Sofia Coppola, in partnership with nonprofit Decentralized Pictures, has launched the Sofia Coppola Short Film Award, offering a $20,000 grant to an emerging director. Winners also receive mentorship, marketing assistance, and distribution via the upcoming DCP+ streaming platform. The award is...
‘Office Romance’ Trailer: Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein Fall in Love at Work
Netflix is set to launch "Office Romance," a romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez as a powerful CEO and Brett Goldstein as an airline lawyer, directed by Ol Parker. The film, co‑written by Goldstein and Joe Kelly, features a supporting cast...
Entire TV Genres Can Live and Die by Their Emmys Potential
The Emmy landscape shows a split between thriving and struggling genres. Animated programs like "The Simpsons," "Bob’s Burgers," and Netflix’s "Arcane" continue to receive regular nominations, while reality‑competition shows such as "Survivor," "The Amazing Race," and "The Traitors" keep the...
Indie Film Has an Audience Problem
Independent producer Daren Smith reveals that his recent indie releases attracted only 25,000‑50,000 theatergoers, far short of the 250,000‑500,000 tickets needed to recoup costs and fund future projects. He attributes the shortfall to a misaligned audience‑building strategy, arguing that traditional...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Review: Meryl Streep- and Anne Hathaway-Starring Sequel Is the Fast Fashion of Movies
The Devil Wears Prada 2 hit theaters on May 1, 2026, reuniting Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt after a 20‑year gap. While the film recreates the original’s glossy aesthetic, critics say it feels like fast‑fashion cinema—stylish but lacking depth. The plot...
American Pavilion Announces Lineup for 2026 Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes
American Pavilion, presented by IndieWire, announced the 2026 Emerging Filmmaker Showcase lineup for Cannes, featuring 20 short films across documentary, drama, animation, and sci‑fi. Sponsored by Gold House, the program spotlights under‑represented voices, including a dedicated LGBTQ+ segment, and draws...
Anne Hathaway’s Controversial New Horror Movie About a ‘Tradwife’ Is Already Hell Online
Anne Hathaway is set to star in and produce a film adaptation of Caro Claire Burke’s controversial novel “Yesteryear,” which imagines a modern “tradwife” thrust back to the 19th‑century frontier. Amazon MGM acquired the rights in a competitive July 2024 bidding war and hired...
Why ‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Had to Reshoot Episode 3’s Shocking Climax
Sam Levinson revealed that the original shoot of Euphoria Season 3, Episode 3’s wedding‑night climax felt too much like a generic action sequence, prompting a full reshoot. Working with cinematographer Marcell Rév, they re‑imagined the scene to align with the season’s deliberate...
‘Deep Water’ Review: A Plane Crashes Into a Pile of Sharks in Renny Harlin’s Unexpectedly Sensitive Return to the Sea
Renny Harlin’s new disaster thriller “Deep Water” opens in theaters on May 1, 2026, after a high‑profile financing deal that includes Gene Simmons and Arclight Films. The film pits a crashing 747 against a frenzy of CGI sharks, delivering a mix of...
‘Taxi Driver,’ ‘Bridget Jones,’ ‘Bound’ Reunions Set for 2026 Tribeca Festival
The 2026 Tribeca Festival, celebrating its 25th anniversary, unveiled a star‑studded lineup of reunions, retrospectives, and talks running June 3‑14. Highlights include a 50th‑anniversary screening of “Taxi Driver” with Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, a 25th‑anniversary look at “Bridget Jones’s Diary”...
‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Returns This August — Watch the Gang Reunite in New Teaser
Apple TV+ announced that "Ted Lasso" returns for a fourth season, debuting with a single episode on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and then airing new episodes weekly through October 7. The streamer released a fresh teaser and first‑look image, confirming...
Ross McElwee’s Classic Doc ‘Sherman’s March’ Is Headed Back to Theaters in a New Restoration Alongside His New ‘Remake’
Ross McElwee’s seminal documentary “Sherman’s March,” the 1986 Sundance Grand Jury winner, is receiving a 4K restoration for its 40th anniversary. Music Box Films has also acquired his latest work, “Remake,” which recently earned the Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary. Both films will...
Celebrate the Craft of Television and the Importance of Mentorship at IndieWire and Universal Studio Group’s Consider This Event
IndieWire and Universal Studio Group are co‑hosting the Consider This event on May 7 at the Universal lot to celebrate television craftsmanship and mentorship. The gathering spotlights four acclaimed series—Hacks, All Her Fault, The ‘Burbs, and The Paper—and features a panel...
‘Michael’ Made More Than Enough Money to Warrant a Sequel, but a Biopic Sequel Is Almost Unprecedented
Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" opened to $97 million domestically and $121.6 million internationally, totaling $218.7 million worldwide – the strongest debut for a music biopic. The film earned an A‑CinemaScore and a 97% audience rating despite a 38% critic score, prompting studio...
‘Nuestra Tierra (Landmarks)’ Review: Lucrecia Martel’s Indigenous Murder Dossier Is the Most Disturbing True Crime You’ll See This Year
Lucrecia Martel’s first feature documentary, “Nuestra Tierra” (Landmarks), dramatizes the 2009 murder of Argentine Indigenous leader Javier Chocobar by three mining entrepreneurs. The film blends raw cellphone footage, courtroom scenes, and striking drone imagery to link the crime to centuries‑old colonial exploitation....
Enjoying Kurt Russell on ‘The Madison?’ Check Out His Best Performance Ever, in Ron Shelton’s ‘Dark Blue’
Kurt Russell delivers his most acclaimed turn as corrupt LAPD detective Eldon Perry in Ron Shelton’s 2003 crime drama “Dark Blue.” The film, set against the backdrop of the 1992 Rodney King verdict, uses Russell’s effortless charm to humanize a morally...
‘Silent Friend’ Director Ildikó Enyedi Leads Sloan Science Awards at SFFILM
SFFILM announced $115,000 in grants for its Sloan Science in Cinema Initiative at the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival. Director Ildikó Enyedi’s 2025 film “Silent Friend” won the $5,000 Sloan Science on Screen Award and will screen on April 26. The...
Watch Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung, and Anita Mui Save a Bunch of Floating Babies in ‘The Heroic Trio’
Johnnie To’s 1993 cult classic The Heroic Trio has been added to the Criterion Collection and is now streaming on HBO Max, bringing the three‑woman kung‑fu superhero adventure back into the spotlight. The film stars Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung and the late Anita Mui, blending wuxia, sci‑fi...
Pete Ohs Wants Filmmaking to Be Fun — and for You to Edit His Movies
Indie director Pete Ohs is turning his latest feature, “Erupcja,” into a collaborative experiment by publishing the trailer’s raw footage for anyone to edit. Shot in Warsaw, the film required SAG contract rates, pushing the budget above his typical $10,000...
WGA Members Ratify New 4-Year Deal with Film and TV Studios
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) ratified a four‑year contract effective May 2, 2026 through May 1, 2030, with over 90 percent of voting members in favor. Studios will contribute $280 million to the guild’s health...
The Fight Sounds in ‘Beef’ Season 2 Bloom Like a Bruise
Netflix’s drama “Beef” returns for a second season with a meticulously crafted soundscape that amplifies the series’ escalating conflicts. Supervising sound editor Christopher Gomez, re‑recording mixers Penny Harold and Andrew Lange, and effects editor Jerry Lafuente layered ADR, pitch‑shifted Foley,...
Movies You Won’t Want to Miss: Hear From John Early and IndieWire Staffers About CinemaCon, ‘The Mummy,’ and ‘Maddie’s Secret’
IndieWire’s Screen Talk podcast recapped the 2026 CinemaCon, highlighting studio strategies such as Paramount‑Skydance’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and Warner’s new Clockwork label debuting Sean Baker’s “Ti Amo.” The episode also reviewed the box‑office performance of Lee Cronin’s “The Mummy,” which...
‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ Teaser: Zoey Deutch Is on a Mission to Sleep with Jon Hamm
David Wain’s new comedy ‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ stars Zoey Deutch as a small‑town hairdresser who vows to cross Jon Hamm off her own celebrity‑sex‑pass list after her fiancé’s infidelity. The teaser, released after the film’s Sundance debut, showcases...
‘Cave of Forgotten Dreams’ Review: Werner Herzog’s Natural Museum in 3D
Werner Herzog’s documentary “Cave of Forgotten Dreams” is returning to select IMAX venues on April 24, 2026 with a brand‑new 6K restoration that enhances the film’s 3D immersion. The restoration showcases the 35,000‑year‑old Chauvet Cave paintings using ultra‑high‑resolution scanning, offering audiences a...
‘The School Duel’ Review: A Dystopian Answer to Pointless Shootings Announces a Provocative New Film Talent
Todd Wiseman Jr.’s feature debut, “The School Duel,” imagines a Florida where gun control is abolished and a state‑mandated, fight‑to‑the‑death competition replaces school shootings. The black‑and‑white thriller, which premiered at regional festivals in 2024, follows seventh‑grader Samuel Miller as he...
‘Apex’ Review: Woman Is the Most Dangerous Game in Charlize Theron’s Threadbare Netflix Thriller
Netflix’s latest thriller "Apex" drops on April 24, starring Charlize Theron as a thrill‑seeking mountaineer who survives a deadly hunt after her husband’s fatal fall on Norway’s Mt. CGI. The plot follows her solo trek to Australia, where she becomes...
Come to Venice with IndieWire
IndieWire has opened applications for its 2026 Future of Filmmaking Venice Intensive, a nine‑day program running September 1‑9 that grants participants full festival accreditation, eight nights of lodging, and curated cultural experiences on the Lido. Applicants must submit by the July 6...
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approved the Paramount Merger — What Happens Next? And How Soon?
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the $111 billion merger with Paramount‑Skydance, creating a combined studio under CEO David Ellison. The parties aim to close the transaction by the third quarter of 2026, subject to remaining regulatory approvals. Federal...
‘Bernstein’s Wall’ Review: A Doc Tribute to the Consummate Conductor Who Subverted Radical Chic
The documentary "Bernstein’s Wall" opens at New York’s Film Forum on April 24, 2026, offering an archival‑driven portrait of Leonard Bernstein. It foregrounds his political activism, notably the 1970 Black Panther benefit that sparked the "radical chic" debate, while also touching on his...
Animated Films, Including ‘The Simpsons Movie 2’ and ‘Phineas and Ferb,’ Now Qualify for California Tax Credits
Governor Gavin Newsom’s expanded California Film & Television Tax Credit program now includes animated feature films, with 38 projects—among them “The Simpsons Movie 2,” a “Phineas and Ferb” movie, and a DreamWorks picture—receiving credits. The round is projected to generate almost...
A Music Biopic Supply Crisis Is Looming
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic opens this weekend, adding to a decade‑long wave of music biopics that includes Elvis, Queen, and Bob Dylan. Studios are accelerating the trend, with Sony planning four Beatles movies for 2028 and Universal announcing a...
Your Documentary Is Not Enough. The Nonfiction Hot List Has a Plan.
Adam Neuhaus launched the Nonfiction Hot List, a curated marketplace for documentary projects in progress, receiving 640 submissions and spotlighting 23 works that have already landed deals at SXSW, Slate and a Peabody nomination. The initiative also provided free strategy...
‘Air Bud Returns’ Is an Indie Movie Now — and Also Hopefully a Box Office Hit
The long‑running Air Bud franchise, now 30 years old, is being rebooted as an independent film titled “Air Bud Returns,” slated for a theatrical release on January 22, 2027. After decades under Disney, the series has moved to Cineverse, the horror‑focused studio branching into family...
Cannes Adds 16 New Films to This Year’s Lineup, Including ‘Victorian Psycho’ and More
The Cannes Film Festival announced 16 additional titles, broadening its Competition, Un Certain Regard, Cannes Premiere, Special Screenings, and Family sections. James Gray’s thriller “Paper Tiger” secured a coveted competition slot alongside a Neon distribution deal, while Zachary Wigon’s gothic‑horror “Victorian Psycho”...
‘Leviticus’ Trailer: This Terrifying Queer Horror Romance Is Here to Haunt Your Summer at the Movies
Leviticus, a queer horror romance directed by Australian filmmaker Adrian Chiarella, debuted to acclaim at Sundance 2026 and will open in U.S. theaters on June 19 through Neon. The film follows two teenage boys haunted by a shape‑shifting entity tied...
A 4K Restoration Brings Explosive Sundance Winner ‘I Shot Andy Warhol’ Back to Theaters
Janus Films is releasing a 4K restoration of Mary Harron’s Sundance‑winning debut *I Shot Andy Warhol* to mark its 30th anniversary. The restored print will open at New York’s IFC Center on June 12 before expanding nationwide. The film, praised for its bold visual...
Why Magnolia Took Its Biggest Swing Yet on Bob Odenkirk’s ‘Normal’
Magnolia Pictures launched Bob Odenkirk’s action‑thriller *Normal* on a record‑wide 2,000‑plus screens, marking the distributor’s most aggressive rollout to date. The film earned $2.65 million domestically its opening weekend, placing seventh with a modest $1,286 per‑screen average. Compared with Magnolia’s 2024...
23 Years of Obsession Led to the Most Revealing Yasujirō Ozu Documentary Yet
Turner Classic Movies will debut “The Ozu Diaries,” a documentary that draws on Yasujirō Ozu’s personal diaries, home movies, and family archives. Filmmaker Daniel Raim, who has studied Ozu for 23 years, uses these primary sources to explore the director’s...
‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Review: Sho Miyake Is One of Japan’s Most Perceptive Modern Filmmakers
Japanese director Sho Miyake’s latest feature, Two Seasons, Two Strangers, captured the Golden Leopard at the 2025 Locarno International Film Festival and will open in New York’s Metrograph on April 24, 2026, with a limited expansion planned. The film intertwines...
Neil Jordan’s ‘Mona Lisa’ Arrives on 4K UHD in a New Restoration — Watch the Trailer
Neil Jordan’s neo‑noir *Mona Lisa* is getting a brand‑new 4K UHD release from Arrow Video on May 11, 2026. The restoration, approved by Jordan, features a Dolby Vision transfer that restores Roger Pratt’s vivid colour palette. The limited‑edition set adds interviews, a...
A24’s ‘Elden Ring’ Film Adaptation From Alex Garland Will Go IMAX-Big in 2028
A24 announced that Alex Garland will direct a live‑action adaptation of the hit video game “Elden Ring,” slated for a March 3, 2028 theatrical release. The film will be shot in IMAX and features an ensemble cast that includes Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw,...
The 65mm Show to Watch Is ‘Beef’ Season 2
Netflix’s drama “Beef” returns for Season 2 with a striking visual overhaul. Cinematographer James Laxton switched to the ARRI 265, a 65 mm‑size sensor that he says makes the series the first long‑form show to use the camera. The large‑format gear lets the...
‘Euphoria’: Sam Levinson on Season 3’s Western Connection and Why They Shot on 65mm Film Stock
HBO’s *Euphoria* is stepping into a new visual era with Season 3, shooting the first ever TV episodes on 65 mm film stock. Creator Sam Levinson and cinematographer Marcell Rév chose the large‑format celluloid to achieve wider, more objective frames that echo...
Jeremy O. Harris on Juggling Theater, ‘Erupcja,’ and Why He Became a Producer
Tony‑nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris, famed for Broadway’s “Slave Play” and the screenplay of “Zola,” co‑wrote and appears in the indie drama “Erupcja,” which debuted at MoMA and the New Directors/New Films festival. He serves as the inaugural creative director...
‘Mad Bills to Pay’ Director Joel Alfonso Vargas Knows He’s Living an Indie Film ‘Cinderella Story’
Joel Alfonso Vargas’s debut feature Mad Bills to Pay debuted at Sundance 2025 to rave reviews and has since screened at Berlin and New Directors/New Films before a limited theatrical rollout by Oscilloscope Laboratories. The Bronx‑born writer‑director used a semi‑improvised, one‑setup shooting style to capture...