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‘Clayface’ Trailer: Batman Villain Enters James Gunn’s DC Universe in Gross-Out Body Horror Movie
DC Studios unveiled the first look at its new horror‑driven Batman villain film Clayface, starring Tom Rhys Harries and directed by James Watkins, with a graphic body‑horror trailer debuting at Cinema
‘Desert Warrior’ Review: Anthony Mackie Stars in a Blandly Gorgeous Two-Hour Commercial for the Saudi Arabian Film Industry
Saudi Arabia’s $150 million “Desert Warrior”—a glossy two‑hour showcase starring Anthony Mackie—marks a bold bid to position the kingdom as a global film hub, even as Netflix’s stock slides and Google
Taccone’s *Over Your Dead Body* Wins SXSW Award
Jorma Taccone’s long‑awaited return to feature filmmaking with the comedy‑thriller *Over Your Dead Body*—a remake of Norway’s *The Trip*—has earned the SXSW Audience Award and is slated for a wide the
Julien Film Pairs Gwendoline Christie & Cyborg Starfish
After weeks of SKIMNEWS reporting on India's looming energy disruptions and the latest US‑Iran peace talks, the outlet now turns its eye to the avant‑garde art world, where Isaac Julien’s new 25‑minut
Sands: Artistic Director Ania Trzebiatowska On The Festival’s Milestone Fifth Edition & How The Event Has Cultivated A Dedicated Local Audience
The Sands International Film Festival marked its fifth year with a star‑studded lineup—from John Carney’s Power Ballad to Sundance’s Cactus Pears—while artistic director Ania Trzebiatowska praised a 5
This Is a Gardening Show review – Zach Galifianakis’ charming new series feels like perfect TV
Zach Galifianakis headlines the new six‑episode series “This Is a Gardening Show,” a breezy, kid‑filled guide that mixes comedy with practical horticulture. Directed by Brook Linder, the show balances
John Ridley Hosts Doc Talk on Milwaukee Film Fest
Oscar‑winner John Ridley hosted a new Doc Talk podcast episode at Milwaukee’s 18th annual Film Festival, interviewing the creators of ‘All of the Above’ and ‘Newport & The Great Folk Dream,’ and relea
Fighting With My Family to Become Stage Musical
Stephen Merchant's 2019 film 'Fighting With My Family,' starring Florence Pugh as WWE star Paige, is being reimagined as a stage musical with a creative team led by playwright Jon Brittain and songwri
McCarthy to Star in Black List Thriller Turpentine
Melissa McCarthy is reportedly in negotiations to lead the upcoming thriller Turpentine, directed by Craig Zobel and based on a 2024 Black List script.
Fox exec says Murdoch slammed Fight Club, n X‑Men
Former Fox head Bill Mechanic says Rupert Murdoch derided David Fincher’s Fight Club as “sick” and demanded the studio focus on sensational, non‑challenging content. The clash over the 1999 box‑office
ESPN Jeopardy! Streams on Disney+ Hulu With Joe Buck
ESPN Jeopardy!, a new sports-themed spinoff of the iconic quiz show, will stream on Disney+ and Hulu, hosted by Joe Buck and featuring ESPN talent competing for charity with a $500,000 prize.
William H. Macy Joins United Talent Agency
Veteran actor William H. Macy has signed with United Talent Agency, adding his award‑winning résumé to the firm’s roster. The deal arrives as Macy prepares for a starring role in Hulu’s new series The
Walton Media to Adapt 'Handyman of West Texas' Podcast
Johnathan Walton Media has inked a partnership with The Hideaway Entertainment to bring his true‑crime podcast ‘The Handyman of West Texas’ to the screen, marking a new venture into visual storytellin
David Bowie’s ‘You’re Not Alone’ Film Opens in London
David Bowie’s hour‑long 360‑degree immersive film “You’re Not Alone,” directed by Mark Grimmer, opened at London’s Lightroom exhibition space, offering fans rare footage and a curated, sanitized view
‘My Hero Academia in Concert’ Sets U.S. Fall Tour
The 10th‑anniversary “My Hero Academia in Concert” will launch a U.S. fall tour, pairing a 15‑piece live band with anime footage across major cities from New Mexico to New York. Produced by Toho, GEA
The Deb flops, casting doubt on Aussie musical market
Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut The Deb, a breezy musical adaptation, opened to dismal box‑office numbers, earning just $237 per screen in its second week and slipping from 15th to 20th place. The fl
Alan Osmond, 76, Dies Surrounded by Family
Alan Osmond, the eldest sibling of the Osmond family band, passed away at 76 in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife Suzanne Pinegar and their eight children by his side, marking the end of a storied m
Jean‑Michel Jarre Calls on Music, Film to Embrace AI
Veteran electronic pioneer Jean‑Michel Jarre urged the music and film sectors to stop fearing AI and treat it as a creative catalyst, citing his own use of the tech since 2018. His optimism clashes wi
Scorsese's Pope Francis Doc Premieres at Vatican
Martin Scorsese's documentary "Aldeas, The Final Dream of Pope Francis" is having its world premiere at the Vatican today as part of events marking the first anniversary of the late pope's death, host
New Films Reveal Female Far‑Right Radicalisation
A new wave of films is beginning to expose female radicalisation, but mainstream media and cinema still largely ignore femcels, perpetuating a gendered blind spot in portrayals of far‑right extremism.
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