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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

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

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders approved a $110bn merger with Paramount Skydance but rejected large executive compensation packages.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

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

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders approved a $110bn merger with Paramount Skydance but rejected large executive compensation packages.
#michael-jackson
Independent films
fromFast Company
23 hours 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
19 hours 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
fromFast Company
23 hours 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
19 hours 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.
Television
fromInverse
1 day ago

5 Years Ago, Netflix Found Its Next Big Franchise. So Why Was It Canceled?

Netflix's Shadow and Bone combines rich worldbuilding and a compelling cast but struggles to achieve the cultural impact of Game of Thrones.
Cannabis
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

Stoner Movies Are Dead, and Weed Killed Them - Opinion

The cultural significance of marijuana in film has diminished as it becomes a mainstream product.
#netflix
fromFast Company
6 days ago
Business

Netflix stock faces a punishing day as Reed Hastings departs. Don't blame his exit on WBD, bosses say

Television
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in April 2026

Netflix is releasing a diverse lineup of new movies and TV shows in April, including anticipated series and acclaimed films.
Business
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Netflix stock faces a punishing day as Reed Hastings departs. Don't blame his exit on WBD, bosses say

Netflix's Q1 2026 results showed strong revenue growth, but disappointing Q2 guidance and Reed Hastings' departure spooked investors.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week ago

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix offers a curated list of must-watch films for April, featuring both new releases and classic favorites.
Television
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

Every movie and TV series being added to Netflix this month

April brings new releases including the film Apex and the second season of a popular series on Netflix.
Television
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in April 2026

Netflix is releasing a diverse lineup of new movies and TV shows in April, including anticipated series and acclaimed films.
#media-consolidation
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours 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.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours 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.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 day 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.
Film
fromThe Independent
4 days ago

The 19 most problematic movies of all time

Filmmakers often desire public engagement, but some films face scrutiny for problematic content due to evolving social standards.
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

TV Show Cancellations & Renewals 2026: A Running List Of What's Safe (Or Not)

Falling in love with a show can lead to heartbreak if it gets canceled before you feel like you got any real closure.
Television
#disney
Media industry
fromVulture
3 days ago

Why Disney Fired 1,000 Employees Last Week

Walt Disney Company underwent significant layoffs, emphasizing a shift towards streaming and reducing focus on physical media and Marvel's precarious position.
Media industry
fromInverse
1 week ago

Disney Just Dealt A Devastating Blow To Physical Media

Disney laid off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting its home entertainment team and signaling a shift in company priorities.
Media industry
fromVulture
3 days ago

Why Disney Fired 1,000 Employees Last Week

Walt Disney Company underwent significant layoffs, emphasizing a shift towards streaming and reducing focus on physical media and Marvel's precarious position.
Media industry
fromInverse
1 week ago

Disney Just Dealt A Devastating Blow To Physical Media

Disney laid off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting its home entertainment team and signaling a shift in company priorities.
Film
fromKotaku
3 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.
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Netflix scraps Millie Bobby Brown movie after actor exits over creative differences

Millie Bobby Brown was set to portray Kerri Strug, a member of the 1996 'Magnificent Seven' USA gymnastics team, but left due to creative differences.
Television
#cinemacon
fromKotaku
4 days ago
Film

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
5 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
4 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
5 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
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Exit 8 is cinema for the livestreaming era

Exit 8's film adaptation successfully translates the immersive experience of the indie game into a cinematic format through innovative camera techniques.
fromVulture
5 days 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.
Film
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Call of Duty movie arrives on June 30, 2028

The popular FPS' social media revealed that the movie's theatrical release date will be June 30, 2028. A film adaptation of the game franchise was first revealed last year.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week ago

The 14 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

A time jump resets this show's character dynamics with Rue (Zendaya) working off her debt to a drug dealer and seemingly nearly all the series' other female characters engaged in sex work of some kind. Sam Levinson's vision of a woman's life is pretty depressing.
Television
Film
fromIndieWire
5 days 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.
fromKotaku
5 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.
Film
fromEsquire
2 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.
Television
#horror-films
fromWIRED
5 days ago
Film

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.
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago
Film

Horror Movies Seemed Unusually Good in Q1 - What Went Wrong at the Box Office?

Q1 2026 saw unexpected quality in horror films, contrasting with historical trends of poor releases during this period.
Film
fromWIRED
5 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.
Film
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Horror Movies Seemed Unusually Good in Q1 - What Went Wrong at the Box Office?

Q1 2026 saw unexpected quality in horror films, contrasting with historical trends of poor releases during this period.
Film
fromVulture
5 days ago

The Biggest News From CinemaCon 2026

Top Gun 3 is in development, Snoop Dogg's biopic is coming, and Disney's Hexed has a cast featuring Hailey Steinfeld.
Film
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Amazon film boss addresses five-year wait for new James Bond: 'That film is coming'

The next James Bond film is in development with a new creative team, but the lead actor has not yet been announced.
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.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Best picture nominees are leaving theaters sooner than they used to

Movie theater attendance has declined significantly since 2019, with over 5,000 screens closing, and Oscar-nominated films now show in fewer theaters during their theatrical runs.
DC food
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Logic Behind The Madison's Unusual Release

Paramount+ releases Taylor Sheridan's The Madison in two three-episode batches on consecutive Saturdays to emphasize its cinematic qualities and position it as date-night events for audiences.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

Hollywood Really Doesn't Want Paramount and Warner Bros. to Happen

Celebrities are opposing the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, citing concerns over industry consolidation and its impact on creativity and diversity.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

'Project Hail Mary' becomes Amazon MGM's biggest box office hit | TechCrunch

Project Hail Mary has brought in an estimated $164.3 million in North America, as well as $136.2 million overseas, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Independent films
Film
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Hollywood layoffs 2026: Disney, Sony, Bad Robot slash jobs in a bruising week for the entertainment industry

Hollywood is experiencing significant layoffs, with over 1,000 jobs cut from major studios and production companies due to industry volatility.
Independent films
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

A new horror film features rich cultists hunting a maid, while Riz Ahmed stars in a comedy series about auditioning for James Bond.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's film explores wedding anxieties and dark secrets, while reality shows continue to stir drama and relationships.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

What Went Wrong at One of Hollywood's Newest Indie Distributors

Row K Entertainment was conceived as a niche solution to a specific problem: too many indie movies, not enough indie buyers. Launched in August 2025, the fledgling label entered the movie market with a clear pitch.
Independent films
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

6 New Movies You Can Finally Watch at Home Right Now

March saw a limited selection of new films on video-on-demand, featuring comedies and notable directors.
fromAnOther
3 weeks ago

Films to See This April

Emma drops an absolute bombshell in the midst of a game where they're asked to reveal the worst thing they've ever done. Soon everyone around her starts to question how well they really know her.
Film
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Hollywood Is Losing Audiences to AI Fatigue

Contemporary Hollywood's frequent AI stories have grown repetitive, commercially unreliable, and have undermined the cinematic treatment of artificial intelligence.
Film
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.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

If You've Been Waiting for Normal in Hollywood, Here It Is

YouTube surpassed Disney as the world's largest media company while accomplished independent producers like Ted Hope struggle to find industry support, signaling a fundamental shift in entertainment's structure and sustainability.
Film
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

See/Hear: The Best Movies, TV and Music for April

A24's The Drama features a dark twist, contrasting its lighthearted marketing campaign, while Pizza Movie offers a comedic take on college life and drug experiences.
#box-office
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

How Project Hail Mary Broke Amazon's Losing Streak at the Box Office

Project Hail Mary achieved the year's biggest opening with $80.5 million, surpassing expectations and previous records for non-franchise films.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

How Project Hail Mary Broke Amazon's Losing Streak at the Box Office

Project Hail Mary achieved the year's biggest opening with $80.5 million, surpassing expectations and previous records for non-franchise films.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

The 11 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The Bachelorette's premiere was canceled, but there are various movies and shows to enjoy this weekend.
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.
Film
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

The 16 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

A new Muppets special and recent music and TV projects signal renewed mainstream attempts to revive iconic pop-culture properties for contemporary audiences.
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.
Television
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Netflix stock surges as it walks away from Warner Bros deal

Netflix withdrew from bidding for Warner Bros Discovery assets after Paramount raised its offer to $31 per share, with Netflix declining to match and citing loss of financial attractiveness, causing Netflix stock to surge over 10 percent.
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
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Have You Been Hurt by Media Consolidation? I Have.

The infrastructure supporting independent film production and distribution has collapsed, eliminating financing options, distribution channels, and profit opportunities that sustained filmmakers for decades.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Is it Too Late to Save Hollywood?

"The thing I don't understand is how you lose money running a laundromat," Hamrah writes, "especially if you own the building."
Film
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Mark Ruffalo Questions James Cameron's Criticism of the Netflix-Warner Bros Deal

Mark Ruffalo challenges James Cameron's opposition to Netflix's Warner Bros. acquisition, asking whether similar concerns would apply to a Paramount acquisition.
fromVulture
2 months ago

The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

You would think Searchlight hoped for The Testament of Ann Lee to release widely in theaters with something to celebrate ( re: Oscar noms), but that campaign didn't quite take off. The lack of awards buzz shouldn't besmirch Amanda Seyfried's performance here, though, which is great. Plus, if you want to go to the movies this weekend, it's an incredibly better option than the Chris Pratt AI movie.
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Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

9 New Movies You Can Finally Watch at Home This Month

February offers diverse PVOD content including Oscar nominees, camp entertainment, action films, and zombie movies for varied viewer preferences.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

11 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix's March lineup features curated film selections including Scorsese's comedy classic, Christopher Guest's mockumentary, and new releases like a biographical drama about Broadway composer Lorenz Hart.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Your Guide to Oscar-Nominated Movies and Where to Watch Them

Where to see it: Stream it on HBO Max and Prime Video. Rent or buy it on Apple TV and more. Dive deeper:What our critics thought 📖 In Ryan Coogler's Vampire Film 'Sinners,' Black America's Soul Is at Stake 📖 Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are symbiotic. 'Sinners' is the latest proof 📖 In Oakland, Ryan Coogler Shares the Story Behind 'Sinners' 📖
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fromInsideHook
2 months ago

See/Hear: The Best Movies, TV and Music for February

February movie slate features varied releases: Kevin James romantic comedy Solo Mio, an edgy BDSM drama, a Hemsworth-led crime thriller, and Gore Verbinski's sci‑fi comedy.
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

So What's the Deal With Iron Lung?

Markiplier's Iron Lung, a self-financed sci-fi horror adaptation of the 2022 game starring him largely alone, achieved unexpectedly massive box-office success.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

AMC is closing more theaters: List of doomed cinema locations will grow in 2026 as meme stock craze sputters

AMC Entertainment Holdings reported its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results as well as its full-year 2025 results. It's fair to say the company did not have a blockbuster quarter or year. For the company's Q4 2025, which ended on December 31, AMC reported total revenue of $1.28 billion. That's a drop of 1.4% from the $1.3 billion the company reported for the same quarter a year earlier.
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