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fromKotaku
1 hour ago

Bitcoin Thriller Billing Itself As First Quality AI Generated Movie

Hollywood studios are exploring AI in filmmaking, but practical implementation remains challenging and costly.
Television
fromInverse
8 hours ago

30 Years Ago, A Cult-Classic TV Series Tried, And Failed, To Break Into Hollywood

Mystery Science Theater 3000 transitioned from public access to a cult classic, blending humor with B-movie critiques, and aimed for a big-screen adaptation.
#ai-in-film
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
Venture

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster | TechCrunch

fromFuturism
2 days ago
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Fury Erupts as Val Kilmer's Estate Announces Starring Role in AI Film Made From Beyond the Grave

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fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster | TechCrunch

AI can transform Hollywood by reallocating budgets to produce more films, increasing the chances of success.
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fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Directors defend controversial AI resurrection of Val Kilmer

AI-generated performances can provide ethical solutions for Hollywood, as demonstrated by the use of Val Kilmer's likeness in a new film.
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fromFuturism
2 days ago

Fury Erupts as Val Kilmer's Estate Announces Starring Role in AI Film Made From Beyond the Grave

Hollywood actors are alarmed by AI's potential to replace them, with public support against using deceased actors' likenesses in films.
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fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic The Dog Stars drops first trailer

The Dog Stars is a post-apocalyptic film directed by Ridley Scott, based on Peter Heller's novel, focusing on survival and humanity.
fromInverse
3 days ago

Before 'Gladys,' Zach Cregger Has A Secret Sci-Fi Project

Cregger's first film sold itself under the radar as a familiar thriller about a double-booking at an Airbnb, only to win critics over with a descent into a much stranger nightmare.
Independent films
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
Independent films
fromInverse
5 days ago

45 Years Later, One Of The Best Dystopian Thrillers Is Getting A Remake

Escape from New York is being rebooted, but maintaining the original's essence poses a significant challenge.
Independent films
fromInverse
5 days ago

Fast And Furious' Best Director Is Adapting A Beloved Sci-Fi Shooter

Dark sci-fi explores dystopian futures, with adaptations like Helldivers highlighting themes of satire and humanity.
#val-kilmer
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

First trailer released for western starring AI version of Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer's AI-generated performance in 'As Deep As the Grave' honors his legacy and utilizes technology for storytelling after his death.
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fromThe Independent
4 days ago

Val Kilmer's AI replica appears in trailer for new movie a year after his death

Val Kilmer's AI likeness will appear in 'As Deep as the Grave' after his passing, showcasing his role as Father Fintan.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

First trailer released for western starring AI version of Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer's AI-generated performance in 'As Deep As the Grave' honors his legacy and utilizes technology for storytelling after his death.
Film
fromThe Independent
4 days ago

Val Kilmer's AI replica appears in trailer for new movie a year after his death

Val Kilmer's AI likeness will appear in 'As Deep as the Grave' after his passing, showcasing his role as Father Fintan.
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.
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Independent films
fromInverse
1 week ago

30 Years Later, A Long-Dormant Sci-Fi Noir Is Finally Coming To Netflix

Brad Bird is creating Ray Gunn, an adult neo-noir sci-fi animated feature set in a retro-futuristic world.
Independent films
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The Metal Gear Solid movie is back on, with Final Destination: Bloodlines directors in charge

A new film adaptation of Metal Gear Solid is being developed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein at Columbia Pictures.
Film
fromEngadget
3 days 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.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

How the Project Hail Mary directors brought science to the big screen

Directors Christopher Miller and Phil Lord discuss their new sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, emphasizing storytelling that portrays science optimistically as a solution to future problems.
Marketing tech
fromVariety
1 month ago

Directable AI Set to Disrupt Film and TV Biz: 'It's Going to Help Small Film Industries in Asia Compete'

Generative AI tools with advanced directability are transforming film and TV production workflows, enabling filmmakers to achieve results three to four times faster than traditional methods.
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fromEsquire
4 days ago

Exclusive First Look: Ridley Scott Says 'The Dog Stars' Will Surprise You

Ridley Scott reflects on hope and survival in adapting The Dog Stars, emphasizing the importance of small comforts in a post-apocalyptic world.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Miracle Mile: boy meets girl, romcom meets nuclear war

Miracle Mile uniquely blends 80s romcom elements with a chilling nuclear threat, creating a suspenseful narrative that defies genre expectations.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'War of the Worlds' remake sinks to the bottom at this year's Razzie Awards

War of the Worlds won five Razzies in total: worst remake, worst actor, worst screenplay, worst director, and worst picture. Critics panned the movie; it scored abysmally low ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. Members of the Golden Raspberry Foundation described the direct-to-video War of Worlds remake as a 'cult hate-watch classic' and 'a near sweeper of our $4.97 trophy.'
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fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

The labor economics of Alien and its lessons for inequality on Earth

Income inequality in America is likened to the labor dynamics in the movie Alien, highlighting the need for confrontation in the labor market.
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fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Independent films

35 Years Later, A Classic Scorsese Thriller Is Getting A Modern TV Reboot

Cape Fear is being adapted into a miniseries by Apple TV, following a pair of public defenders facing a vengeful murderer they once defended.
fromInverse
2 months ago
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35 Years Later, A Terrifying Martin Scorsese Classic Is Getting A Massive Update

A 10-episode Cape Fear series reimagines the story for today, emphasizing ambient dread, true-crime obsession, and a modernized Max Cady.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

35 Years Later, A Classic Scorsese Thriller Is Getting A Modern TV Reboot

Cape Fear is being adapted into a miniseries by Apple TV, following a pair of public defenders facing a vengeful murderer they once defended.
Film
fromInverse
1 week ago

10 Years Ago, A Controversial Action Thriller Tried - And Failed - To Reinvent Cinema As We Know It

Hardcore Henry innovates first-person cinema by combining action with video game mechanics, creating a unique viewing experience.
Independent films
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Wake Me Up When Ryan Coogler's 'X-Files' Reboot Premieres

Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot is a personal project inspired by the original series and aims to capture classic thriller elements.
Television
fromInverse
1 month ago

10 Years Ago, One Conflicted Sci-Fi Reboot Dropped A Wild Finale

The 2009-2011 V reboot served as a transitional bridge between eras of science fiction television, featuring Morena Baccarin's standout performance as the alien leader Anna.
#ryan-gosling
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fromThe Independent
2 weeks ago

Ryan Gosling exits major 2027 film amid Project Hail Mary success

Ryan Gosling exited a project by the Daniels due to a scheduling conflict.
Film
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Ryan Gosling Is Making A New Sci-Fi Movie With The Daniels

Ryan Gosling is set to collaborate with directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert on a new sci-fi film, expected to be their biggest project yet.
Film
fromThe Independent
2 weeks ago

Ryan Gosling exits major 2027 film amid Project Hail Mary success

Ryan Gosling exited a project by the Daniels due to a scheduling conflict.
Film
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Ryan Gosling Is Making A New Sci-Fi Movie With The Daniels

Ryan Gosling is set to collaborate with directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert on a new sci-fi film, expected to be their biggest project yet.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Ryan Gosling's Blockbuster New Movie Is a Big Win for a Very Particular Kind of Man

Project Hail Mary is Amazon MGM's highest-grossing movie ever, showcasing a beta hero in Ryan Gosling's character.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why Arnold Schwarzenegger says you should keep your full-time job when you start your own business

Keep your full-time job while building your startup to prove viability, maintain financial stability, and preserve your power to make decisions based on merit rather than desperation.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

15 Years Later, A Ridiculous Sci-Fi Thriller Is Still The Right Kind Of Stupid

Limitless depicts a man using an experimental drug to unlock mental capacity, enabling financial success through enhanced recall and cognitive abilities.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Val Kilmer to Be Resurrected with AI for New Film Role: This Is What Val Wanted'

He was the actor I wanted to play this role. It was very much designed around him. It drew on his Native American heritage and his ties to and love of the Southwest. Voorhees emphasized that Kilmer had really wanted to participate in the filming, but was just going through a really, really tough time medically, and he couldn't do it.
Independent films
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Landis Remakes Hudson Classic

They've done some wonderful brick work. There are some brick steps with inset lights leading down to a new pool in the back yard. The late actor's pool on another part of the 2.5-acre property has been filled with concrete, and the statuary he had installed has been sold.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Val Kilmer set to be be resurrected with AI for new film

He was the actor I wanted to play this role. It drew on his Native American heritage and his ties to and love of the Southwest. But Kilmer was unable to make it to set due to his battle with throat cancer. The film-maker is working in conjunction with the late actor's estate and his daughter, Mercedes, to bring Kilmer back to life with state-of-the-art, generative AI.
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

Val Kilmer Is Dead, But AI Is Bringing Him Back To Star In A New Movie

Val Kilmer will be digitally recreated using AI to complete his role in the film As Deep as the Grave after his death in April 2025, with approval from his family and estate.
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

Escape Reality with This Blade Runner Double Feature

Kick off with Ridley Scott's 1982 OG Blade Runner: The Final Cut, which stars Harrison Ford as a special agent on a mission to exterminate escaped androids. Ford is joined by Ryan Gosling in the Denis Villeneuve-directed Blade Runner 2049, which is sure to whet your appetite for Dune: Part Three - hitting cinemas this December.
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Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

5 Years Ago, The Worst Sci-Fi Movie Of The Decade Hid A Sad Secret

Bruce Willis starred in 36 direct-to-video films between 2012 and 2023, including the 2021 sci-fi action film Cosmic Sin, exemplifying the B-movie genre's continued commercial viability despite streaming saturation.
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fromEsquire
1 month ago

A Movie Will Resurrect Val Kilmer With AI. Haven't We Learned Anything Yet?

An upcoming film will feature a deceased actor Val Kilmer recreated using generative AI, marking a significant test of audience tolerance for AI in entertainment.
Television
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Terminator Zero' Season 2? Why Netflix's Most Underrated Time-Travel Show Won't Finish Its Story

Netflix canceled Terminator Zero despite strong critical and audience reception due to insufficient viewership, joining other short-lived animated revivals.
#conan-the-barbarian
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I'll also be back as Conan: Arnold Schwarzenegger to make third Barbarian film 44 years after original

Arnold Schwarzenegger will star in King Conan, a third installment directed by Christopher McQuarrie, where the aging king is forced from his throne after 40 years of rule.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

42 Years Later, Schwarzenegger's Underrated Fantasy Series Could Get A Tom Cruise-Style Reboot

Arnold Schwarzenegger is reviving the Conan the Barbarian franchise with Christopher McQuarrie directing, potentially reigniting the sword-and-sandals fantasy genre alongside other '80s action comebacks.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I'll also be back as Conan: Arnold Schwarzenegger to make third Barbarian film 44 years after original

Arnold Schwarzenegger will star in King Conan, a third installment directed by Christopher McQuarrie, where the aging king is forced from his throne after 40 years of rule.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

42 Years Later, Schwarzenegger's Underrated Fantasy Series Could Get A Tom Cruise-Style Reboot

Arnold Schwarzenegger is reviving the Conan the Barbarian franchise with Christopher McQuarrie directing, potentially reigniting the sword-and-sandals fantasy genre alongside other '80s action comebacks.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Arnie's Back As Conan, With Mission Impossible's Director

It's a great story where Conan was 40 years king...and he gets complacent, and he gets forced out of the kingdom, slowly. Then there's conflict, of course, and then he somehow comes back, and then there's all kinds of madness and violence and magic and creatures.
Independent films
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Perfect for an apocalypse! How the nuclear bunker became TV's hottest property

Billionaires are building elaborate underground bunkers and cities as doomsday shelters, reflecting both real-world anxiety and growing entertainment fascination with apocalyptic scenarios.
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fromKqed
1 month ago

In Space Epic 'Project Hail Mary,' Ryan Gosling Makes Science Fun | KQED

A reluctant scientist doubts his abilities while partnering with an alien to solve an impossible problem, learning self-belief through an unlikely friendship.
fromInverse
2 months ago

The Director Of Britain's Bleakest Apocalypse Movie Has One Big Concern About Its Remake

BBC Threads, directed by Mick Jackson, follows two families in Sheffield as they try to survive a direct hit from a nuclear bomb. It pulls no punches as its characters fall one by one, before ultimately only focusing on pregnant Ruth (Karen Meagher) as she tries to survive and carve out a life for her and her child. Meticulously researched, it presents a bleak picture of what civilization would look like after nuclear winter, including the ozone layer weakening, resulting in blindness and skin cancer, and the degradation of the English language itself.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

King Conan is Arnold Schwarzenegger's chance for a late-period masterpiece, like Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven

Arnold Schwarzenegger's late-career films have failed to provide the grizzled reckoning his action hero legacy demands, but the upcoming King Conan project directed by Christopher McQuarrie may finally deliver that defining statement.
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fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger in talks to return to three iconic film franchises

Arnold Schwarzenegger is negotiating returns to Conan the Barbarian, Commando, and Predator franchises with age-appropriate character adaptations.
fromInverse
1 month ago

Apple's Bold Sci-Fi "Paranoid Thriller" Is Streaming Sooner Than You Think

Starting in 2019, the series has charted a timeline in which the USSR beat the US to the Moon in 1969, and then explored how various dominoes fell after that point. From an alternate 1980s featuring a functional Moonbase to landing on Mars in the 1990s, and now, with Season 5, a full-on Mars rebellion looming, this show is as thought-provoking as it is bold.
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fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Project Hail Mary doesn't suggest great things for the future of cinema - review

Project Hail Mary blends nostalgic 1970s filmmaking aesthetics with modern sci-fi storytelling, following an astronaut and alien collaborating to save their planets through scientific cooperation.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

War Machine review Netflix bravely asks: what if Predator but Transformers?

War Machine is a sci-fi action thriller featuring soldiers battling alien machines rather than extraterrestrials, starring Alan Ritchson in a Predator-inspired narrative designed as accessible streaming entertainment.
fromInverse
1 month ago

Netflix Just Quietly Released The Most Creative Sci-Fi Thriller Of The Year

I was floating around this idea in my head, I knew I wanted to tell a story about the last 24 hours of the simulated mission as part of the Army Ranger selection program. Then I had this horrific nightmare where I was being stalked in a forest with rain and lightning, and I just saw the foot of this giant metallic beast, and it was stalking me, and it had this laser that was sweeping over.
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fromVulture
1 month ago

Netflix Knows You Want to See Reacher Fight a Cybertruck

Alan Ritchson stars in a 2026 Netflix film where Army Rangers on a final selection mission fight an alien battlebot, combining survival action with sci-fi combat elements.
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fromInverse
1 month ago

143 Years Later, The Original Swashbuckler Is Getting A Slick Reboot

Treasure Island is receiving a new straightforward adaptation with A-list cast members on MGM+ and Paramount+, marking a departure from recent fantastical retellings.
fromInverse
2 months ago

How One Awesome Time Loop Sci-Fi Thriller Just Stole Its Mojo Back From Tom Cruise

It's a simple but effective premise: Your hero dies. He awakens, only to relive his last day. He dies again. Over and over, this cycle happens until our hero has conquered the time-loop he's stuck in, having become stronger, faster, and wiser in the thousands of times that he's been resurrected. It's the video game conceit, as a thrilling alien invasion story.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mercy review Chris Pratt takes on AI judge Rebecca Ferguson in ingenious sci-fi thriller

A 2029 LA thriller-satire where an LAPD detective must use vast surveillance and a flawed AI-justice system to clear his name for his wife's murder.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

'The Rip 2': Will There Be a Sequel?

The Rip is the Netflix thriller of the moment, and frankly, it's a very good one. It's a new R-rated affair with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, in which the two Boston sons play corrupt Miami cops who wrestle over the seizure of $20 million in cartel money. It isn't a cinematic revolution by any stretch. But if you're mindlessly browsing Netflix and need something spicy to keep you from doomscrolling, The Rip is just what the doctor ordered.
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fromInverse
2 months ago

30 Years Ago, The Man Behind Robocop Starred In An Even More Dystopian Sci-Fi

Set on the desolate planet of Sirius 6B in the year 2078, the largely forgotten tale is relentless in its misery, from the opening scene where a soldier is brutally torn limb by limb to the closing shot twist (which the sequel confirmed caused the only survivor to commit suicide). It also looks bleak as hell, the color palette rarely straying from murky grays and browns and most of the action confined to rusty underground bunkers infested with rats.
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

Helldivers Movie Taps Minecraft's Jason Momoa For Alien Carnage

The PlayStation-backed Helldivers movie will release on November 10, 2027 with Justin Lin of the Fast and Furious franchise directing. Momoa and Lin previously collaborated on Fast X which was critically-panned but did fine at the box office. That over-the-top franchise certainly has parallels to Arrowhead Game Studios' sci-fi parody of inter-galactic war that's loosely inspired by Starship Troopers, but deftly nailing the same tone as the hit PS5 and PC extraction shooter won't be easy.
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fromInsideHook
2 months ago

"Rambo" Prequel Cast Adds "Sinners" and "The White Lotus" Alumni

John Rambo's cast will include Yao, who played Bo Chow in Sinners; Quincy Isaiah, who played Magic Johnson in Winning Time and Tayme Thapthimthong, who played Gaitong on the third season of The White Lotus.Those actors will join Noah Centineo, who is set to play the title character. Centineo's filmography includes a leading role in the Netflix series The Recruit, along with supporting roles in everything from Black Adam to Warfare.
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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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fromInverse
2 months ago

Steven Spielberg's Mysterious New Sci-Fi Movie Has Finally Revealed Its Aliens

Steven Spielberg returns to science fiction in 2026 with Disclosure Day, a drama about warning Earth of a possible alien invasion.
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fromInverse
2 months ago

40 Years Later, Henry Cavill Is The Perfect Choice To Reboot An Underrated '80s Fantasy Hero

Henry Cavill stars as Connor MacLeod in a Chad Stahelski-directed Highlander reboot, reviving the franchise after a long hiatus.
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