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fromEsquire
3 days ago
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'Avengers: Endgame' Will Return to Theaters. Unfortunately, I Have to See It.

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fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Marvel looks like it's about to abolish the Multiverse saga. Isn't that cheating?

Marvel Studios plans to rerelease Avengers: Endgame with new footage to bridge to Avengers: Doomsday, indicating a shift in focus from the Multiverse saga.
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fromEsquire
3 days ago

'Avengers: Endgame' Will Return to Theaters. Unfortunately, I Have to See It.

Marvel is re-releasing Avengers: Endgame with new scenes and enhanced visuals to connect to Avengers: Doomsday.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

20 Years Later, The Next Marvel Phase Could Break The X-Men Curse

Marvel's upcoming events, Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, will transition focus from Avengers to X-Men, introducing a new era for the MCU.
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fromVulture
13 hours ago

The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Anne Hathaway stars as a pop star reconnecting with a friend in the film Mother Mary, featuring music by notable collaborators.
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fromFuturism
12 hours ago

Three Years Ago Today, "Avengers" Director Joe Russo Predicted There Would Be a Fully AI-Generated Movie Within Two Years

AI-generated movies have not yet materialized, and filmmakers may be overstating AI's capabilities in the industry.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Warner Bros Discovery vote to approve $110bn merger with Paramount Skydance

Shareholder approval marks another important milestone towards completing our acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, building on our successful equity and debt syndications and progress across regulatory approvals.
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#warner-bros
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve $110B merger with Paramount Skydance

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved a $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, pending regulatory approval.
fromIndieWire
1 week ago
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Warner Bros.' Future Slate, Disney's 'Infinity Vision,' Dirty Sodas, and More Lingering Thoughts from CinemaCon

Warner Bros. is committed to delivering numerous films through 2027 and beyond, despite uncertainties from the Paramount acquisition.
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fromIndieWire
1 week ago

Warner Bros.' Future Slate, Disney's 'Infinity Vision,' Dirty Sodas, and More Lingering Thoughts from CinemaCon

Warner Bros. is committed to delivering numerous films through 2027 and beyond, despite uncertainties from the Paramount acquisition.
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fromVariety
2 days ago

Leah Kateb Says Tobey Maguire is 'The Best Spider-Man' at Variety's Entertainment Marketing Summit: 'I Don't Care What Anyone Says'

Leah Kateb met Tobey Maguire, who expressed admiration for her, while entrepreneurs discussed building brands and leveraging social media at a panel.
Django
fromInverse
2 days ago

12 Years Later, Star Wars Is Finally Getting One Fan-Favorite Character Right

Star Wars Rebels introduced new stories in the Star Wars canon, bridging The Clone Wars and A New Hope.
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fromFast Company
3 days ago

A 'Star Wars' menu is coming to Burger King. Here's when you can get it

Burger King launches a limited-time Star Wars menu featuring themed items and packaging tied to The Mandalorian and Grogu.
#battlefield
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fromEngadget
13 hours ago

A Battlefield movie adaptation is on the way, possibly starring Michael B. Jordan

A Battlefield movie is in development, coinciding with the upcoming Call of Duty film, featuring Michael B. Jordan and Christopher McQuarrie.
Independent films
fromKotaku
14 hours ago

Call of Duty Will Soon Take On Battlefield At The Box Office

EA's Battlefield is set to become a major film project, potentially igniting a bidding war in Hollywood.
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fromEngadget
13 hours ago

A Battlefield movie adaptation is on the way, possibly starring Michael B. Jordan

A Battlefield movie is in development, coinciding with the upcoming Call of Duty film, featuring Michael B. Jordan and Christopher McQuarrie.
Independent films
fromKotaku
14 hours ago

Call of Duty Will Soon Take On Battlefield At The Box Office

EA's Battlefield is set to become a major film project, potentially igniting a bidding war in Hollywood.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Gen Z to the rescue! Zoomers are ditching doomscrolling and saving cinema

Generation Z is leading a cinema revival, with 2026 projected to be the best year for global box office since the pandemic.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape

Concerns arise over media consolidation and partisan shifts with the Warner Bros-Paramount merger, facing regulatory scrutiny and potential political influence.
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fromInverse
2 days ago

The DCU's Next Film Teases A Shocking Body Horror Twist

Trust in the DC Universe is challenged, but anticipation for a horror-themed Clayface film set in Gotham is high.
Film
fromInverse
1 day ago

7 Years Later, Jon Favreau Reveals His Biggest Marvel Regret

Jon Favreau initially opposed Tony Stark's sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame but later acknowledged its effective execution by the Russo brothers.
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fromInverse
4 days ago

Deadpool Will Have A Sequel - But Not In The Way You Think

Deadpool's future is uncertain, with Ryan Reynolds indicating he will not center the character again in upcoming projects.
fromVulture
14 hours ago

Apex Feels More Like a Real Movie Than Your Average Netflix Joint

Ben muses about what's behind their shared love of extreme activities, suggesting that while some seek perfection or a thrill, 'personally, I think the wiring is just messed up.' This insight foreshadows the darker elements of the story as he hunts Sasha with a bow and arrow.
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#michael-jackson
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fromVulture
2 days ago

Just How Much Money Can Michael Make?

The Michael Jackson biopic faces critical backlash but aims for box office success, needing $340 million to break even after a $170 million budget.
Independent films
fromwww.businessinsider.com
18 hours ago

Lionsgate's film boss on the 'Michael' drama, the 'electric' 'Rambo' prequel, and the status of a fifth 'John Wick'

Lionsgate's 'Michael' biopic underwent significant changes due to legal constraints, leading to a potential sequel opportunity for deeper exploration of Jackson's life.
Independent films
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Everyone says this movie is terrible and it's still about to make $70 million

Michael biopic faces criticism for ignoring Jackson's controversies despite strong box office performance.
Film
fromVulture
2 days ago

Just How Much Money Can Michael Make?

The Michael Jackson biopic faces critical backlash but aims for box office success, needing $340 million to break even after a $170 million budget.
Independent films
fromwww.businessinsider.com
18 hours ago

Lionsgate's film boss on the 'Michael' drama, the 'electric' 'Rambo' prequel, and the status of a fifth 'John Wick'

Lionsgate's 'Michael' biopic underwent significant changes due to legal constraints, leading to a potential sequel opportunity for deeper exploration of Jackson's life.
Independent films
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Everyone says this movie is terrible and it's still about to make $70 million

Michael biopic faces criticism for ignoring Jackson's controversies despite strong box office performance.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Netflix vs. Disney: One Is Winning the Streaming War. Other Is Not Even Close

Netflix's revenue and subscriber growth significantly outpace Disney's, highlighting a divergence in their streaming strategies.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

'Doomsday!' 'The Mandalorian and Grogu!' 'Moana!' All the news from Disney at CinemaCon

Disney showcased an exciting lineup of upcoming films at CinemaCon 2026, featuring major stars and trailers.
#cinemacon
fromKotaku
6 days ago
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All The Sequels (And Handful Of Non-Sequels) At CinemaCon - Kotaku

CinemaCon showcases major film previews and distribution deals, highlighting upcoming blockbusters and original projects from studios like Disney and Warner Bros.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago
Film

Forget franchises: these 12 movies stole the show at CinemaCon

CinemaCon showcases both franchise and non-franchise films, highlighting the excitement for original storytelling in cinema.
Film
fromKotaku
6 days ago

All The Sequels (And Handful Of Non-Sequels) At CinemaCon - Kotaku

CinemaCon showcases major film previews and distribution deals, highlighting upcoming blockbusters and original projects from studios like Disney and Warner Bros.
Film
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Forget franchises: these 12 movies stole the show at CinemaCon

CinemaCon showcases both franchise and non-franchise films, highlighting the excitement for original storytelling in cinema.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 day ago

Toho's "Chief Godzilla Officer" Reveals Big Plans for the Kaiju King

Toho plans to expand the Godzilla franchise with a new cinematic universe called 'Godzilla World' and aims to attract younger audiences.
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

The Best Action Movies of 2026 (So Far)

In the new film, he plays a hit man named Mike who is attempting to leave the business when he's framed for murder. He's sleeping with loan shark Nick's wife Alice, so Nick tricks him into pulling off one last job.
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fromKotaku
4 days ago

Avengers: Endgame Re-Release Is Now Homework For Doomsday

Avengers: Endgame is re-releasing with new footage, deemed essential for understanding the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The cinema lab: brain activity tracked to find secret to creating immersive films

Researchers at the University of Bristol study audience reactions to films using biometric data to improve filmmaking techniques.
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fromVulture
1 day ago

The 25 Best Movies About AI Gone Wrong

Artificial intelligence has long been depicted in literature and film as both a potential threat and a reflection of societal fears.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

Every Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood, Ranked From Best to Worst

The Secret Life of Pets: Off The Leash is a masterclass in slow-moving dark ride design, expertly pairing screen technology with physical set pieces and animatronics. The story is cohesive and fun, with show scenes full of detail that encourage repeat experiences.
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fromGameSpot
2 days ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Passes Movie You've Never Heard Of To Become 2026's No. 1

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has made money in most major markets globally, including $358.7 million from North America alone. Some of the movie's top international markets include Mexico ($49.6 million), the United Kingdom ($38 million), Germany ($30 million), Spain ($17.4 million), and France ($12.7 million).
Independent films
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Disney Creates New IMAX To Charge More For Doomsday Tickets

Disney's standards for production quality are second to none, every single detail of a film finely tuned for an immersive experience... Infinity Vision certification extends that commitment to the theaters themselves, representing a shared effort between The Walt Disney Studios and the exhibition community to help audiences quickly find the very best screens in their area.
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fromThe Independent
2 days ago

The groundbreaking way Project Hail Mary could make Oscars history

Puppeteer James Ortiz is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Project Hail Mary', marking a significant recognition for non-live-action performances.
fromVulture
1 week ago

The 9 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The second season appears to go in a The White Lotus-esque direction with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a couple whose fight is witnessed by two country-club employees.
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fromWIRED
6 days ago

The Best Movies to Stream This Month

April brings a mix of horror films and documentaries, including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere.
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fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Super Mario Bros. And Galaxy Movies Combine For $2 Billion At The Box Office

Nintendo's return to filmmaking has resulted in over $2 billion in box office revenue from its recent movies.
Independent films
fromInverse
4 days ago

Amazon's 'Spider-Noir' Universe May Be Getting A Lot Bigger

Spider-Noir is the first of many planned spinoffs from the Spider-Verse movies, expanding the universe with diverse storytelling.
Film
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Amazon MGM's 2026 theatrical slate includes 'Highlander' and 'Spaceballs: The New One'

Amazon MGM Studios plans to release 14 films in theaters over the next year, focusing on impactful titles rather than volume.
Independent films
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Minions & Monsters Retcons A Big Piece Of Minions Lore

Minions & Monsters retcons the Minions' history, revealing they ventured out before the 1960s, raising questions about their absence during major wars.
Independent films
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

Did an Unexpected Culprit Hurt Modern Filmmaking?

American cinema faces a paradox of thriving box office revenues while struggling with the decline of mid-budget films and the impact of YouTube.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

'Avatar 4'? Producer Teases The Sequels Are "Full Speed Ahead"

The Avatar team took home the Oscar for Best Visual Effects at this year's ceremony - in part for their help crafting a new cinematic language to create the world of Pandora.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
fromRaymondcamden
4 weeks ago

Checking if a Movie has a Post or Mid Credit Scene

The app is incredibly simple. I made use of the wonderful SimpleCSS for my design and then made use of the TMDB API. The TMDB APIs are pretty easy to use, but finding out how to get this information did take a bit of digging.
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fromInverse
3 weeks ago

5 Years Ago, A Silly Sci-Fi Movie Sneakily Saved Hollywood

Godzilla vs. Kong marked a pivotal moment for movie theaters' recovery post-COVID-19, testing audience willingness to return to cinemas.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Let's Wrap Up the MFL with a Few Small Charts

One Battle After Another dominated the awards race and even threw in some box-office points as well. Seven of the top-ten movies were Best Picture nominees at the Oscars, for what it's worth.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trailers for trailers? Movie studios in the TikTok era are competing for 1 second of your precious attention

Warner Bros. Discovery and Marvel Studios employed innovative pre-trailer marketing strategies, releasing promotional clips and fan-involved content before full trailer debuts.
Film
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.
Film
fromEsquire
1 month ago

Do Original Movies Have Any Hope Left? I Went on a Journey to Find Out.

Theaters must create unique event experiences to compete with home entertainment, driving elaborate marketing stunts and premium screen innovations.
Film
fromEsquire
2 months ago

The 16 Most Anticipated Action Movies of 2026

2026 centers on massive action epics, sequels, reboots, and a few mid-budget originals, with video-game and nostalgic-cartoon IPs heavily mined for box office.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Real Secret to a Filmmaker's Success

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg in the 1970s combined artistic daring with commercial ambition, reshaping Hollywood through auteurism and blockbuster filmmaking.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A Spider-Man Universe without Spider-Man is completely pointless. Why won't Sony sling him in?

Sony plans to reboot its struggling Spider-Man Universe franchise despite critical failure and declining box office returns across recent films.
#box-office
fromConsequence
2 months ago

The Adventures of Cliff Booth Gets Super Bowl Trailer

Starring Brad Pitt as the titular Cliff Booth along with Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, and more, the trailer depicts Booth after the events of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. "So you helped rick subdue those hippie intruders, huh?," he's asked before replying "Something like that." The teaser then shows various scenes and scenarios from the film, but with minimal dialogue; though each time a character cusses or flips someone off, it's bleeped and censored.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Do plans for a new Mummy film signal the end for the multiverse blockbuster franchise?

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reprise roles in a new Mummy film, signaling a return to standalone storytelling after Universal's failed Dark Universe.
fromVulture
1 month ago

17 Movies With Exclamation-Point Titles, Ranked!

During a junket interview with OutNow, Gyllenhaal explained that the punctuation mark was included to represent the "whole lot of energy" that comes out when the historically muted Bride of Frankenstein is finally allowed to speak. That's all well and good, but to viewers the titular exclamation point is less of a metaphor and more of a golden arrow saying, "This movie is going to be crazy."
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fromInverse
2 months ago

Dan Trachtenberg Has "Multiple Things" Planned For The Predator Franchise

It all began with an image of Chewbacca carrying C-3PO on his back. That one image from The Empire Strikes Back would inspire one of the best Predator movies ever, a fresh reimagining of the sci-fi horror franchise that turned the slasher monster into the protagonist. But while Star Wars will always be a north star for director Dan Trachtenberg, he didn't make Predator: Badlands with the ultimate goal of making a Star Wars movie - not that he would say no to one.
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