Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner Are Apparently Starring in Smile Director's Possession Remake
Paramount is moving forward with a remake of Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 cult horror Possession, enlisting Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner as the leads. The project is helmed by Parker Finn, the director of the recent hit Smile, and was first hinted at in a vanity‑fair‑covered mini‑movie shown at CinemaCon. The original film, starring Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani, is famed for its intense psychological drama and a notorious three‑minute subway breakdown. Robert Pattinson, previously attached as producer, is no longer confirmed on the project.
Michael B. Jordan to Make Battlefield Movie that Definitely Won't Just Look Like Every Other War Film
Michael B. Jordan and acclaimed filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie are developing a film adaptation of Electronic Arts' long‑running Battlefield franchise. McQuarrie will write, direct and produce, while Jordan will produce and could also star. The move follows Battlefield 6 becoming the best‑selling video...
Noah Hawley Won't Be Adapting Any Specific Far Cry Game for FX Show
Noah Hawley confirmed to the FX network that his upcoming Far Cry series will not be a direct adaptation of any existing game. Instead, he will craft original, anthology‑style stories that echo his work on Fargo and Legion, treating the...
Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler Are Officially Starring in Joseph Kosinski's Miami Vice '85
Joseph Kosinski’s new film Miami Vice ’85 will star Oscar‑winner Michael B. Jordan and rising star Austin Butler. The movie is a period piece set in 1985 and is scheduled for an August 6, 2027 release, shot in IMAX with the director’s...
MrBeast Claims Sexual Harassment Accuser Is "Clout Chasing"
MrBeast’s production arm, Beast Industries, is facing a lawsuit from former employee Lorrayne Mavromatis who alleges sexual harassment, gender‑based discrimination, and violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act. She claims CEO James Warren made inappropriate comments about her appearance,...
Clayface Is Very Much a Body Horror Blob Man in First Teaser Trailer
DCU’s upcoming horror‑infused superhero film Clayface debuted its first teaser, revealing a grotesque, shape‑shifting monster. The story follows actor Matt Hagen, played by Tom Rhys Harries, whose facial disfigurement leads him to an experimental procedure that turns him into a...
Obsession Director, Curry Barker, to Chew on A24's Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reboot
A24, which secured the Texas Chainsaw Massacre rights in February 2025, is launching a new film and television reboot of the iconic horror franchise. Director Curry Barker, known for his low‑budget YouTube hit "Milk & Serial," has been appointed to...
Revisit Day 2 of The Best A.V. Club Stage Ever at SXSW 2026, Including Our Screening of Girl
Leaving Neverland, the two‑part documentary exposing Michael Jackson’s alleged sexual abuse of Wade Robson and James Safechuck, premiered at Sundance 2019 to a stunned audience and immediate controversy. After a brief HBO broadcast, the Jackson estate sued, leading to a 2024 settlement...
Evil Dead Burn Heats up with New Teaser Trailer and Earlier July Release
The sequel *Evil Dead Burn* has moved its theatrical debut from July 24 to July 10, 2026, after a teaser trailer debuted alongside Lee Cronin’s *The Mummy*. French director Sébastien Vaniček, fresh from the acclaimed *Infested*, leads the project with Sam Raimi’s full...
The Combination Bomb/Heist Thriller Fuze Works Best without All the Chatter
David Mackenzie’s new thriller *Fuze* blends a bomb‑defusal scenario with a heist, relying on sparse dialogue and razor‑sharp editing. The film’s first half showcases a tightly paced duel between bomb squad and thieves, buoyed by solid performances from Aaron Taylor‑Johnson,...
Floridian Bloodlust Is on Full Display in The Python Hunt Documentary Trailer
The documentary "The Python Hunt" captured a special jury prize at SXSW and will debut in New York on May 8, spotlighting Florida’s invasive python removal contest. James Gunn posted the first set photo for the upcoming Superman sequel "Man Of...
What's on TV This Week—Half Man, Stranger Things: Tales From '85, and Running Point
This week’s TV lineup features a mix of new premieres and season continuations across major networks and streaming platforms. HBO debuts the limited series "Half Man" starring Richard Gadd, while Netflix rolls out the animated spin‑off "Stranger Things: Tales From...
Great Job, Internet: Let's Review This Fake The Pitt PS2 Game
HotelArtThief, an online comedy collective, dropped a fan‑made parody titled "The Pitt: The Video Game" less than a day after HBO's second‑season finale. The game features recognizable faces of the show's cast rendered in blocky, low‑poly graphics, a mix of...
Wayans Brothers Threaten a White Chicks 2 if Scary Movie 6 Is a Success
The Wayans brothers hinted that a sequel to their 2004 hit *White Chicks* could materialize if the upcoming *Scary Movie 6* performs well at the box office. Marlon and Shawn Wayans, speaking with Entertainment Tonight and co‑star Anna Faris, framed...
We Love the '80s Homage of 8-Bit Platformer Lovish
The Playfield column, guest‑written by Moises Taveras, reviews three current releases: Lovish, an 8‑bit‑styled platformer that pairs retro humor with modern speed; Dosa Divas, an RPG that uses a dysfunctional family storyline to deepen its emotional impact; and Raiden Fighters...