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fromInverse
14 hours ago

The 10 Most Exciting Movies To Look Out For This Summer

Summer blockbuster season features exciting films like I Love Boosters and The Mandalorian, promising fun and entertainment for movie fans.
Television
fromVulture
1 day 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.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Cannes AI film festival raises eyebrows and questions about future

The World AI Film Festival showcased innovative yet controversial AI-generated films, highlighting the tension between creativity and copyright issues in cinema.
Digital life
fromZDNET
1 day ago

The 4 streaming services I swear by - and my bill is just $40 a month

90% of US households have a paid subscription to a video-on-demand service, averaging $71 for four services.
#warner-bros
fromwww.npr.org
2 days 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
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.
Film
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.
#netflix
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago
Business

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

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
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

Netflix's stock dipped despite decent quarterly results, driven by a softer guidance and investor concerns about future growth.
Media industry
fromYahoo Finance
4 days ago

Netflix's next attempt at growth takes on TikTok and Instagram Reels

Netflix plans to launch a vertical video feed to enhance user engagement and content discovery on mobile devices.
Media industry
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.
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.
Privacy professionals
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
4 days ago

Tim Cook Turned Apple Into a Hollywood Power Player. Does the New CEO Feel the Same Way?

"Great stories can move us and inspire us. They can surprise us and challenge our assumptions," Cook told the crowd. "We feel we can contribute something important to our culture and to society through great storytelling, so we partnered with the most thoughtful, accomplished, and award-winning group of creative visionaries who have ever come together in one place to create a new service unlike anything that's been done before."
Apple
DC food
fromInverse
5 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.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Bad movies, good business: how sanitised biopics became a Hollywood staple

Ryan Gosling emphasizes creating enjoyable films to attract audiences back to cinemas post-pandemic.
fromVulture
1 day 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.
Independent films
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Roku and Samsung continue leading the connected TV platform sector: Report

Control of the platform layer is central to competition in the connected TV market. Operating systems determine what content consumers see, how services are positioned, and how advertising is delivered.
Television
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

The Digital Shift: How Consumer Habits Are Forcing the UK Entertainment Sector to Innovate

UK consumers now abandon apps that take longer than three seconds to load, reflecting a significant shift in expectations across various sectors.
#warner-bros-discovery
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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 days 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.
#ai-in-filmmaking
Film
fromFuturism
1 day 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.
Film
fromKotaku
6 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.
Film
fromFuturism
1 day 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.
Film
fromKotaku
6 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.
Independent films
fromEsquire
1 day ago

Exclusive: Netflix's 'Gears of War' Movie Is Taking Time to Get It Right

Gears of War movie is in development with a focus on character and universe fidelity.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Internal Paramount presentation reveals its 2026 streaming goals and how much viewership has grown

Paramount aims for significant growth in streaming services, targeting double-digit revenue increases and a merger with HBO Max.
#streaming
Digital life
fromTech Times
4 days ago

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Streaming algorithms and personalization systems transform content discovery and consumption, ensuring unique user experiences through a complex content pipeline.
Film
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Stream On This Week: Zach Galifianakis Connects with Nature, and an Animated Cat Speaks His Truth

New streaming recommendations include 'This Is a Gardening Show' on Netflix and 'Ramy Youssef: In Love' on HBO Max.
Digital life
fromTech Times
4 days ago

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Streaming algorithms and personalization systems transform content discovery and consumption, ensuring unique user experiences through a complex content pipeline.
Film
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Stream On This Week: Zach Galifianakis Connects with Nature, and an Animated Cat Speaks His Truth

New streaming recommendations include 'This Is a Gardening Show' on Netflix and 'Ramy Youssef: In Love' on HBO Max.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
#battlefield
Independent films
fromKotaku
1 day 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.
Independent films
fromEngadget
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Independent films
fromEngadget
1 day 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.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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.
fromVulture
2 weeks 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
Independent films
fromInverse
1 day ago

The Unemployment Thriller of the Decade is Now Streaming

Park Chan-wook's latest film, No Other Choice, reflects modern dystopian themes through a darkly comedic narrative about job loss and desperation.
Film
from48 hills
2 days ago

Screen Grabs: SFFILM Fest hits 69. Nice. - 48 hills

The San Francisco International Film Festival celebrates global cinema with diverse programming, marking its 69th year as the longest-running festival in the Western Hemisphere.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
Film
fromInverse
3 days ago

Markiplier's Horror Hit Might Shake Up Hollywood Again

YouTube filmmakers are successfully transitioning to feature films, exemplified by Markiplier's Iron Lung, which achieved significant box office success.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 days 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.
#michael-jackson
Independent films
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day 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
3 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.
Independent films
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day 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
3 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
fromWIRED
1 week 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.
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.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

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

It's critically important to rerelease the movie, and, in fact, we'll be rereleasing the film with footage that is set in the Doomsday story that we have added to Avengers: Endgame. It's an opportunity to create a bridge from Endgame to Doomsday in a unique way.
Independent films
Film
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

Barack Obama reveals fate of production company after Netflix deal ends

Barack and Michelle Obama are transitioning their production company, Higher Ground, to an independent operation after ending their deal with Netflix.
Film
fromKotaku
1 week 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.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
4 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.
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.
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.
Film
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

In two years, nobody will care' if actors are AI or not, predicts La Haine director

Mathieu Kassovitz embraces AI in cinema, predicting AI-generated stars will emerge and dismissing concerns over copyright and emotional depth.
Film
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Upcoming 'Bitcoin' Movie With Casey Affleck, Gal Gadot Probes Satoshi's Identity

A film about Bitcoin's origins, starring Gal Gadot and Casey Affleck, explores Satoshi Nakamoto's identity and Craig Wright's controversial claims.
Independent films
fromInsideHook
1 week 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.
Podcast
fromVulture
1 month ago

The 11 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The Oscars weekend offers entertainment options including a horror film about paranormal podcasters, Nicole Kidman's forensic pathology series, and classic anime returning to theaters in restored format.
Independent films
fromEngadget
5 days ago

The Mandalorian and Grogu director used Apple Vision Pro to preview the film in IMAX

Jon Favreau utilizes Apple Vision Pro for IMAX film production, enhancing the filmmaking process with advanced technology.
Independent films
fromInverse
5 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
fromVulture
3 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.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Amazon to begin testing AI tools for film and TV production next month | TechCrunch

Albert Cheng, who heads the AI Studios initiative, emphasized that the goal is to support creative teams, not to replace them. The focus is on improving efficiency and reducing costs while ensuring that intellectual property is protected and AI-generated content isn't absorbed into other AI models. One example used is Amazon's "House of David" series, which featured 350 AI-generated shots in season two.
Artificial intelligence
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
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
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Bespoke AI models are the next big thing in filmmaking

Netflix acquired Ben Affleck's AI startup InterPositive for approximately $600 million to integrate customizable generative AI models as a foundational part of its production process.
Independent films
fromVulture
4 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.
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.
fromVulture
1 month ago

The 14 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Melling plays a shy young man, Colin, who meets a hot biker, Ray (Skarsgård); the two sweetly and awkwardly develop a BDSM relationship as Colin starts to grasp on to what he really wants from his life.
Television
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
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.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Like a DVD in the present tense': are we ready for film distribution via USB drives?

Video StoreAge offers indie films on USB drives as a middle ground between corporate streaming rentals and expensive physical media, combining ownership with digital convenience.
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
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.
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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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guide #229: How an indie movie distributed by a lone gamer broke the US box office

Two unusual releases contrasted a costly, widely distributed first-lady documentary with a self-financed YouTuber-made indie horror that achieved notable box-office success.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Independent studios scramble to stay afloat as film and TV production lags

Last week, he opened a $230-million movie and television studio on the edge of the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles nestled alongside the dramatic new Sixth Street Bridge. The state-of-the-art complex has five sound stages, offices and other proper movie studio features such as a mill, commissary and base camp. "We just had all the major networks, all the major streaming platforms walk through this facility and they can't believe how nice it is," said Wainright, managing partner of East End Studios.
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Film
fromKqed
2 months ago

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

Several acclaimed films received multiple award nominations and are available across theaters and major streaming platforms.
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.
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
fromwww.nydailynews.com
1 month ago

Netflix buys Ben Affleck's AI company that's geared toward filmmakers

Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's Interpositive AI company, which develops AI and animation tools for filmmakers while maintaining human creative control over artistic decisions.
fromVulture
2 months ago

The 16 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's beloved novel has been driving people mad since the project was first announced. Now, you can see it for yourself. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi play Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, two young adults ( their ages are questionable here) with a deeply destructive obsession with each other that only spirals further when the Lintons (Shazad Latif and a scene-stealing Alison Oliver) move in at Thrushcross Grange across from the Earnshaws at Wuthering Heights.
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