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fromEsquire
3 hours 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.
Film
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Chris Evans May Have Just Accidentally Spoiled The End Of 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Steve Rogers, portrayed by Chris Evans, is set to return in upcoming Marvel projects, including Avengers: Secret Wars.
DC food
fromEsquire
3 hours 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.
Film
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Chris Evans May Have Just Accidentally Spoiled The End Of 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Steve Rogers, portrayed by Chris Evans, is set to return in upcoming Marvel projects, including Avengers: Secret Wars.
Film
fromKotaku
1 day 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Charlie Cox Has Now Played Expedition 33, But Shouldn't Have To

Charlie Cox feels pressured to engage with a game he voiced a character in, despite not being interested in gaming.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

Blumhouse founder says AI won't improve movies, but can't be ignored

Jason Blum's Blumhouse continues to thrive in Hollywood by adapting to AI changes and shifting consumer behaviors.
#ai-in-film
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Venture

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.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 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.
DC food
fromInverse
1 day 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.
#disney
Marketing
fromChip and Company
6 days ago

Marvel Studios and Disney Marketing See Entire Teams Eliminated in New Job Cuts | Chip and Company

The Walt Disney Company has laid off significant portions of its Marvel Studios and marketing departments as part of a restructuring effort.
Media industry
fromInverse
6 days 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
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Fans Blame AI As Disney Decimates Marvel Studios Art Teams

Disney is laying off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting Marvel Studios' visual development teams as part of a strategy to streamline operations.
DC food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days 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.
Marketing
fromChip and Company
6 days ago

Marvel Studios and Disney Marketing See Entire Teams Eliminated in New Job Cuts | Chip and Company

The Walt Disney Company has laid off significant portions of its Marvel Studios and marketing departments as part of a restructuring effort.
Media industry
fromInverse
6 days 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
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Fans Blame AI As Disney Decimates Marvel Studios Art Teams

Disney is laying off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting Marvel Studios' visual development teams as part of a strategy to streamline operations.
DC food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days 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.
Independent films
fromInsideHook
2 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.
#cinemacon
fromKotaku
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
DC food
fromInverse
4 days ago

'Avengers: Doomsday' Teases The MCU's Most Dangerous Villain Yet

Robert Downey, Jr. will appear as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, featuring significant character returns and new superhero introductions.
Relationships
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

What Men Can Learn From 17 Unforgettable On-Screen Proposals

Real-life proposals differ from romantic comedies, but lessons from memorable on-screen moments can guide men in crafting meaningful proposals.
Film
fromKotaku
2 days 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.
fromInverse
3 days ago

'Thrash' Isn't a Good Movie, But it Is a Fun One

Expecting logic from a movie with the line, 'Mommy's got to fight some f*cking sharks' is always going to be a losing proposition. The problems begin at the script level.
Independent films
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
fromKotaku
3 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
#warner-bros
fromEsquire
6 days ago
Independent films

'Weapons' Really Doesn't Need a Spin-off

Warner Bros. is developing a prequel to the horror film Weapons, focusing on the character Gladys, indicating a trend towards franchise expansion.
fromIndieWire
4 days ago
Film

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.
Independent films
fromEsquire
6 days ago

'Weapons' Really Doesn't Need a Spin-off

Warner Bros. is developing a prequel to the horror film Weapons, focusing on the character Gladys, indicating a trend towards franchise expansion.
Film
fromIndieWire
4 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.
fromVulture
4 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
Independent films
fromInverse
6 days ago

One Of The Best Horror Movies Of 2024 Is Becoming A Franchise

Oz Perkins and Nicolas Cage are collaborating on a new film set in the Longlegs universe, not a direct sequel.
#horror-films
fromWIRED
3 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
2 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
3 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
2 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.
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.
Film
fromVulture
4 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
fromInverse
5 days ago

'Street Fighter' Could Be The Best Fighting Game Movie Yet

The upcoming Street Fighter movie trailer shows promise with a focus on character development and a period piece setting.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.
Independent films
Film
fromThe Independent
2 weeks ago

The Drama ruins Zendaya's box office hot streak

Zendaya's latest film, The Drama, debuted at third place, ending her eight-year streak of number one openings.
Independent films
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.
DC food
fromComicBook.com
1 month ago

We Aren't Getting Spider-Man vs. Kingpin, but the Next Best Thing Is Happening 3 Times This Year

Tombstone will appear as a major villain in three Spider-Man projects in 2026, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, serving as an alternative to Kingpin due to rights issues.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pretty Lethal review Amazon's ballerina action thriller puts on a decent enough show

Pretty Lethal features ballet dancers using their skills to fight, contrasting with Ballerina's misleading portrayal of dance in action.
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.
fromRaymondcamden
3 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.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Did Netflix Ruin Movies?

When Hulu and HBO and all the other streamers start to crop up later in the game, it's kind of like: You have Netflix, and then maybe you try another one. But you're not gonna let go of Netflix. Netflix had just already won the war.
Television
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hook, line and cinema: why boxing films are still a knockout

Boxing has been a prominent subject in film, showcasing its emotional and physical intensity while reflecting societal themes.
Independent films
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media became Hollywood's most innovative-and bankable-company

Ryan Coogler founded Proximity Media with his wife Zinzi and producer Sev Ohanian to produce films, television, documentaries, and audio content across multiple entertainment divisions.
Film
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.
#wonder-man
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
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.
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."
Film
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.
Film
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.
Film
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
Film
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Who Would Win a 2026 Best Stunt Design Oscar, According to IndieWire

The 2026 Actor Awards will recognize stunt ensemble work, raising questions about what defines excellence in stunt performance: extreme physical feats, artistic beauty, or narrative integration.
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

17 great movies ruined by terrible endings

10 Cloverfield Lane Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman and John Gallagher Jr are locked in an underground bunker for the majority of this left-field sequel to Cloverfield, with thrilling results. In the film's final throes, Winstead's character exits the bunker, and finds that her captor was telling the truth about an alien invasion above - a twist that completely and ruinously dissipates the hard-earned tension that came before.
Film
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on the future of cinema: gen Z is falling in love with the big screen | Editorial

Cinema faces an existential crisis as streaming, longer runtimes, shifting habits, and industry shocks threaten audience attendance and independent cinemas' financial viability.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Wrecking Crew review Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa tear up the screen

A pulpy, throwback action-thriller-comedy featuring muscular leads, over-the-top violence and stunts, casual quips, and a mildly enlightened emotional arc about estranged brothers.
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