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Netflix Releases 'The Wonderfools' Trailer
Netflix is rolling out the Korean superhero comedy 'The Wonderfools' on May 15, reuniting director Yoo In‑sik with star Park Eun‑bin and adding a quirky, power‑filled cast. The move underscores Netfli
Garth's 'Restrained Affection' for Agnes, Explained
Brad Alexander explains that Garth in 'The Testaments' carries a 'restrained affection' for Agnes, doesn't understand romantic love, sees his Commander promotion as a way to advance Mayday's goals, an
Jon Favreau Admits He Was Wrong on Iron Man Death
Jon Favreau publicly reversed his earlier warning to the Russo brothers about killing off Tony Stark, praising the emotional impact of his Endgame death and noting Robert Downey Jr.’s upcoming role as
Vas Saranga Cast Agent in Netflix's I Will Find You
Vas Saranga joins Netflix’s limited series I Will Find You as FBI Agent Dev Chopra, expanding the cast of the Harlan Coben adaptation starring Sam Worthington, which follows a father who escapes priso
Ashley Graham Teases Cameo in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ at Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit: ‘It’s Very Exciting’
At Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit, supermodel‑turned‑entrepreneur Ashley Graham revealed a cameo in the upcoming Devil Wears Prada 2, emphasizing how the role can unlock new partnerships. Ag
Universal Sets Miami Vice ’85 with Jordan & Butler
Universal has officially confirmed the 2027 release of “Miami Vice ’85,” starring Oscar‑winning Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, directed by Joseph Kosinski and shot for IMAX.
Music Biopic Boom Hits Supply Crunch
While Google rolls out a free Gemini Mac app to broaden its AI reach, Hollywood is hitting a saturation point in music biopics, with a flood of releases—from Michael Jackson to the Beatles—draining th
Michael Jackson Biopic Skips Abuse, Sequel Hinted
Michael Jackson’s new biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua, focuses on his early career up to 1988, deliberately sidestepping the child‑abuse claims that emerged later. Actors Colman Domingo and Nia Long
Netflix Launches 'Stranger Things: Tales From ’85'
Netflix is rolling out an animated series, 'Stranger Things: Tales From ’85', which will debut on April 23 and slot the original show’s characters between seasons two and three with new voice actors a
A24 Wins White Smoke TV Deal, Cumberbatch to Star
A24 UK has won the rights to turn Nick Brucker’s forthcoming heist novel White Smoke into a TV series, with Benedict Cumberbatch attached as co‑producer and lead actor.
Scary Movie 6 Uses Michael Jackson Parody Poster
Scary Movie 6 unveiled a spoof poster that dresses its Ghostface killer as Michael Jackson, using taglines that reference the pop star’s longstanding child‑abuse allegations, sparking attention ahead
Heart Eyes 2 Lands Feb 2028 Release at Paramount
Paramount Pictures will co-produce and release 'Heart Eyes 2' on Feb. 11, 2028, taking over from Sony, which distributed the first rom-com slasher to $33 million globally on an $18 million budget.
Annecy Opens New Animation Institute, Featuring Laika
Annecy Animation Film Festival is inaugurating its new Cité Internationale du Cinema d’Animation on June 19, 2026, featuring a Laika showcase and an Ankama exhibition, turning the city into a year‑rou
Illinois Adds 5% Green Tax Credit for Film Production
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker unveiled a new 5% tax credit for certified green film and TV productions, expanding the state's incentive program to reward sustainability and boost the booming local ind
Sophia Lillis Signs with WME for Expanded Rep
Actress Sophia Lillis has signed with talent agency WME, expanding her representation to cover film, television and other media as she builds on recent critical acclaim and a slate of upcoming project
Clair Obscur clinches BAFTA Game of the Year
The 22nd BAFTA Games Awards crowned Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as Game of the Year, completing a rare sweep of the five major industry honors. While the indie‑driven title took the top prize, the cer
Mark Gatiss Terrifies in RSC's 'Arturo Ui' Production
Mark Gatiss delivers a chilling, shape-shifting performance as Arturo Ui in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s bold, circus‑styled revival that fuses grotesque humor with a stark warning about fascist th
Kassovitz: 'Nobody will care' if film actors are AI
La Haine director Mathieu Kassovitz declared at a Cannes AI film festival that AI actors with 'millions of followers' are imminent, dismissed copyright as irrelevant, and announced a new Paris AI film
Dave Mason, Traffic co-founder, dies at 79
Dave Mason, the British guitarist who co-founded Traffic and penned 'Feelin' Alright?' and 'Hole in My Shoe' before embarking on a prolific solo and session career alongside Jimi Hendrix, George Harri
Afrobeats' global slowdown and rising costs
Afrobeats, once a booming export, now faces a global slowdown, shrinking marketing budgets, costly talent launches, and economic headwinds, prompting artists and industry insiders to scramble for a fr
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