I Am Frankelda Trailer Takes Us to a Stop-Animated Underworld
Netflix unveiled the trailer for "I Am Frankelda," a stop‑motion animated musical set in 19th‑century Mexico. Written and directed by siblings Roy and Arturo Ambriz, the film follows Frankelda, a silenced female writer whose nightmares manifest as monsters in a surreal underworld. The trailer reveals a dark, dream‑like plot and confirms a June 12, 2026 release on Netflix with a limited theatrical run to qualify for Oscar consideration. The project blends horror, romance, and music to explore creative oppression and imagination.
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Trailer Somehow Looks Even Better Than We’d Hoped
The first trailer for Jane Schoenbrun’s upcoming horror‑comedy *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma* has impressed critics with its dense Friday‑the‑13th Easter eggs, vivid gore, and a surprising turn by Gillian Anderson. The film blends a parody of 1980s slasher...
Paddington 4 to Be Co-Written by Veep Creator Armando Iannucci
Sony Pictures announced that Armando Iannucci, creator of the political satire series Veep, will co‑write the fourth Paddington film alongside longtime collaborator Simon Blackwell. Director Dougal Wilson, who helmed the successful Paddington 3, is in discussions to return, though his involvement...
BBC Is Bringing Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot to Television
The BBC has won a competitive bid for the television rights to Agatha Christie’s iconic detective Hercule Poirot. The broadcaster plans a minimum of three seasons, with the first episode slated for release in the second half of 2027. Veteran...
Matt Damon to Star in Daniels’ First Movie Since Everything Everywhere All at Once
The Daniels—directors of the Oscar‑winning *Everything Everywhere All at Once*—are close to beginning production on their first new feature, a Universal Pictures film starring Matt Damon. The sci‑fi drama will weave global warming, time travel, and a superhero angle across...
Disney+ Is Developing an Ella Enchanted Series; Anne Hathaway Is Involved
Disney+ has entered development on a new series adaptation of Gail Carson Levine’s novel *Ella Enchanted*. Academy Award‑winner Anne Hathaway, who starred in the 2004 film, will return as an executive producer. The show will be written by Ilana Wolpert...
Na Hong-Jin’s Alien Invasion Film Hope Gets a First Trailer—And a Possible Sequel
South Korean director Na Hong‑jin, known for the horror hit The Wailing, unveiled the first trailer for his new alien‑invasion thriller Hope, which debuted at Cannes and was dubbed the festival’s “craziest movie.” The film stars an international ensemble—including Hwang...
Spider-Noir Is a “Distant Cousin” To Spider-Verse, With a Bogart-Leaning Bent
Prime Video’s new series *Spider-Noir* starring Nicolas Cage debuts on MGM+ on May 25, 2026, with a streaming rollout on Prime Video two days later. The show reimagines Spider‑Man as a 1930s‑style hard‑boiled detective, drawing direct inspiration from Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney and Peter Lorre....
Westworld Remake in the Works From Jurassic Park Screenwriter David Koepp
Warner Bros. is developing a new feature film adaptation of Michael Crichton's 1973 sci‑fi classic Westworld, with veteran screenwriter David Koepp—best known for writing the 1993 Jurassic Park film and its sequels—penning the script. The project is still in early development and...
The Universal Appeal of the Talking Animal
The article explores the enduring fascination with talking animals across literature, film, and animation, tracing their roots from folklore to modern media. It highlights how anthropomorphism lets creators project human ideas onto animal characters, making them relatable mirrors of society....
The Terror: Devil in Silver Is No One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Says Judith Light
Judith Light headlines the Shudder and AMC+ horror series "The Terror: Devil in Silver," playing long‑time patient Dorry in a decaying psychiatric ward. The show, adapted from Victor LaValle’s novel, premiered on May 7, 2026, and tackles mental‑health themes without echoing the...
You Can Now Stream Sam Raimi’s Send Help
Sam Raimi’s horror‑comedy *Send Help*, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, began streaming on Hulu on May 7, 2026. The film follows an underappreciated female executive stranded on a desert island with her domineering boss, mixing survival thrills with a...
Babadook Director Jennifer Kent’s Next Film Is a James Tiptree Jr. Adaptation
Jennifer Kent, the director behind horror hits *The Babadook* and *The Nightingale*, is set to helm a new feature adaptation of James Tiptree Jr.’s Hugo‑winning novella *The Girl Who Was Plugged In*. Sophie Thatcher has been cast as the disfigured protagonist...
Matt Shakman Is the Next Director to Visit the Planet of the Apes Franchise
Matt Shakman, known for directing the Marvel series *WandaVision* and the upcoming *Fantastic Four*, has been tapped to helm the next *Planet of the Apes* film. He will reunite with screenwriter Josh Friedman, who penned the 2024 installment *Kingdom of...
Why Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 Will Adapt “The Devil in Cell-Block D”
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 has been officially greenlit, is currently in production and is slated for a 2027 Disney+ release. The season will adapt the acclaimed 2006 comic arc “The Devil in Cell‑Block D,” sending Matt Murdock to prison and confronting...