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The Man I Love premieres at Cannes in competition
Ira Sachs’s new film ‘The Man I Love’ debuted in competition at Cannes, immersing viewers in late‑1980s downtown New York’s vibrant art scene amid the AIDS crisis. Rami Malek leads as a singer‑actor c
‘I Love Boosters’ Review: Boots Riley’s Crazy Fashion Heist Comedy Is Both Stoner Movie and Anti-Capitalist Protest Art
Boots Riley’s new film 'I Love Boosters'—a high‑concept, anti‑capitalist stoner comedy about three Bay‑Area “boosters” who loot luxury fashion—opens in theaters on May 22. While headlines this year sp
Dernsie Receives Six‑Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes
Bruce Dern’s career‑spanning documentary “Dernsie” opened at Cannes Classics to a six‑minute standing ovation, with his daughter Laura Dern dropping in from her White Lotus shoot. The Mike, directed b
Jinx Apologizes to Susie in Margo’s Got Money Troubles
In a poignant turn on Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Jinx returns to apologize to Susie after his overdose, delivering an emotionally charged scene that resonated with cast, creators, and fans
Jawbreaker Musical Debuts September With Rebecca Gayheart Returning
Darren Stein's 1999 cult film Jawbreaker is being adapted into a stage musical premiering this September at Hollywood's Hudson Theatre, with original star Rebecca Gayheart returning 27 years later in
Netflix Announces IMAX Run for Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth
Netflix is betting on a high‑profile theatrical window for David Fincher’s Cliff Booth, starring Brad Pitt, by giving the film a two‑week IMAX run before its December Netflix debut. The move underscor
Paradise Season 2 Premiere Script 'Graceland' Released
After a strong Emmy showing, Dan Fogelman’s post‑apocalyptic drama Paradise returns for Season 2, shifting its focus to newcomer Annie, a former medical student turned Graceland tour guide who survive
James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' Added to Cannes Competition
At Cannes, director James Gray debuted his sixth feature, Paper Tiger, a gritty family drama entangled with the Russian mob that was snuck onto the competition slate at the last minute and snapped up
‘Victorian Psycho’ Director on the Challenge of Making a ‘Demented’ and ‘Funny’ Movie Where You Root for Maika Monroe’s Serial Killer
Zachary Wigon’s gothic thriller “Victorian Psycho” blends horror, dark comedy and psychological intensity, with Maika Monroe delivering a chilling performance as a murderous governess. Adapted from Vi
La Gradiva Wins Grand Prize at Cannes Critics’ Week
French director Marine Atlan’s La Gradiva captured the coveted Ami Paris Grand Prize, marking the top award in Cannes’ Critics’ Week and highlighting the festival’s renewed focus on emerging talent wo
JB Smoove Inked Multi‑Year Unscripted Deal with Fox
Comedian JB Smoove has secured a multi‑year first‑look agreement with Fox Entertainment Studios to develop an unscripted slate through his Alternate Side Productions, expanding his post‑Amazon TV ambi
Michael Jackson Docuseries Set at Netflix, Will Explore His 2005 Child Molestation Trial and Acquittal
Netflix is launching a three‑part docuseries, “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” that revisits the 2005 child‑molestation trial with fresh courtroom testimony. By interviewing jurors, witnesses, and medi
Tomorrow Studios Produce Skyward Series with Sanderson
Tomorrow Studios, fresh off Netflix’s One Piece, is adapting Brandon Sanderson’s sci‑fi novel Skyward into a TV series. Sanderson will co‑write the pilot with veteran writers Jed Whedon and Maurissa T
Greece Champions $927 Million Film Plan at Cannes After Being Home to New Christopher Nolan and Brad Pitt Movie Productions
Greek authorities are rolling out the €800 million “Greece on Screen” audiovisual strategy, a five‑year plan that offers a 40 % cash rebate and loan guarantees to lure foreign productions. Already hos
Talladega Nights Returns June 28, 30, July 1
Marking the film’s 20th anniversary, the 2006 NASCAR‑themed comedy Talladega Nights is slated for a limited theatrical re‑release across the United States on June 28, June 30 and July 1, giving fans a
Generational Concert Spending Trends: What Entertainment Brands Should Know
Gen Z is reshaping the live‑music economy, with one‑fifth of fans ready to travel far—sometimes internationally—for top‑artist shows, and their impulse‑driven ticket buying driving massive ancillary d
The Boys Finale: Butcher Kills Homelander, Hughie Stops
The Boys' climactic finale on Prime Video ends with Butcher finally killing Homelander, only to be shot by Hughie when he threatens to unleash a virus that could eradicate all supers. The episode also
Kylie Minogue Reveals Second Cancer in Netflix Series
Pop icon Kylie Minogue opens up in Netflix’s new three‑part docuseries, revealing she survived a second, private cancer diagnosis in 2021 after her well‑known 2005 breast‑cancer battle. The candid rev
Almodóvar: Filmmakers Have 'Moral Duty' to Oppose Far Right
Pedro Almodóvar used the Cannes premiere of his new film "Bitter Christmas" to declare that filmmakers have a "moral duty" to speak out politically, warning that "Europe must never be subjected to Tru
Bryson DeChambeau Questions NASA Moon Footage
Bryson DeChambeau, the physics‑major‑turned‑golf star, told Katie Miller’s podcast that while he trusts the Apollo missions reached the moon, he doubts NASA’s footage is authentic and believes in inte
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