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Oscars and SAG's Actor Awards set dates for 2027 and 2028 ceremonies

Malia Mendez — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:07:50 GMT

The Academy Awards will bid ABC farewell with their 2028 centennial, while the Actor Awards set their 2027 and 2028 dates on Netflix.

Sony Pictures Entertainment to cut hundreds of film and TV jobs

Cerys Davies — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 21:17:30 GMT

Under the new leadership of CEO Ravi Ahuja, Sony Pictures Entertainment will emphasize franchises and next-gen content. With these changes, the company plans to lay off a few hundred employees across its film, TV and corporate divisions.

Puppeteer James Ortiz on becoming Rocky, the adorable alien in 'Project Hail Mary'

Carlos Aguilar — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 19:51:44 GMT

Released in March, the new sci-fi flick 'Project Hail Mary' features Puerto Rican puppeteer James Ortiz, who stars opposite Ryan Gosling.

Grassroots Cinerama Dome campaign on pause following incident at theater

Mark Olsen — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 21:40:22 GMT

A protest at the historic Cinerama Dome was shut down by police Friday, causing a grassroots campaign seeking the theater's reopening to hit pause on further demonstrations.

Popcorn saved movie theaters a century ago. Now the industry is betting on collectible popcorn buckets

Iris Kwok — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Struggling movie theaters have turned to selling increasingly elaborate novelty popcorn buckets to increase fans' concessions spending.

She made one album in 1974. Now her song is playing in a new A24 movie

Tim Grierson — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 18:36:37 GMT

In 1974, Shira Small recorded an album as a teen. Now, with her song opening A24's "The Drama," she may finally be getting her moment in the spotlight.

In the glittering satire 'Yes,' the party rages on in Israel, while guilt is optional

Joshua Rothkopf — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 17:36:56 GMT

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid takes on the wartime compromises of two entertainers, dancing away the pain and getting into bed with the enemy, often literally.

A good soul seeks absolution in the irreverent, savagely cynical 'Kontinental '25'

Robert Abele — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Romanian satirist Rade Jude throws another pipe bomb of a movie, this one about a religious woman drowning in a cesspool of nationalism and finger-pointing.

Imagination beats budget in 'The Blue Trail,' a scrappy sci-fi dystopia about an elder on the run

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A stubborn grandmother flees a fascist retirement camp in Gabriel Mascaro's stunner, a master class in making inspired high-concept science fiction on the cheap.

'Fantasy Life' is a dream come true for fans of bracingly adult relationship comedies

Robert Abele — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The deft directorial debut of actor-writer Matthew Shear foregrounds a sensitive portrayal of aging neurosis by a revelatory Amanda Peet, never better.

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni dismissed by judge

Josh Rottenberg — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 21:54:35 GMT

A federal judge has dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni, sharply narrowing a case that has become one of Hollywood's most closely watched legal battles.

A rom-com veteran and a newbie director, Amanda Peet and Matthew Shear found 'Fantasy Life' together

Mark Olsen — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:00:34 GMT

For the tale of an emotional affair touching on issues of mental health, a first-time filmmaker gives Peet what could be the meatiest role of her career.

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen welcome a baby girl: 'Savouring these early moments'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:09:04 GMT

'Sinners' star Hailee Steinfeld announced Thursday she and her husband, NFL pro Josh Allen, welcomed their first child together. 'Our baby girl has arrived,' she writes on Substack.

The Zendaya-thon is upon us: From 'The Drama' to 'Euphoria,' it's time to lean in

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

With the Zendaya-thon set to begin this month with 'The Drama,' here's what to know about the her upcoming projects, including 'Euphoria' and 'Dune: Part Three.'

You may now shame the bride in 'The Drama,' a cooly unromantic thought experiment

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Working with stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, director Kristoffer Borgli is less interested in matters of compatibility than the fickle calculus of cancellation.

Brothers level up in 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' even as more families add to the mania

Katie Walsh — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The sequel to the 2023 blockbuster "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" brings the same energy and a killer voice cast including Brie Larson, Anya Taylor-Joy and Jack Black.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' post-credits scene is justice for a beloved character

Tracy Brown — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Yes, 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' has multiple post-credits scenes. Here are the characters involved and how they set up what could be next.

Why did they remake 'Faces of Death'? And why is it so good?

Mark Olsen — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:30:32 GMT

Director Daniel Goldhaber, co-writer Isa Mazzei and star Barbie Ferreira discuss the "moral peril" of smartening up a notorious horror movie for a new generation.

'You got a real attitude problem, McFly.' James Tolkan, 'Back to the Future' and 'Top Gun' actor, dies

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:17:18 GMT

James Tolkan, who played the commanding officer in 'Top Gun' and the cantankerous principal in 'Back to the Future,' died Thursday.

Mary Beth Hurt, 'Interiors' and 'The World According to Garp' actor, dies at 79

Tracy Brown — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:01:00 GMT

Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony Award-nominated actor who appeared in movies including 'The World According to Garp' and Scorsese's 'The Age of Innocence,' has died. She was 79.

Global streaming revenue surged to $160 billion in 2025. Here's why

Cerys Davies — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:27:49 GMT

Streaming services keep raising prices. More consumers are electing ad-supported tiers. And global streaming revenue is expected to hit over $200 billion by 2020, according to new data from Ampere Analysis.

Gothy, goony and gloriously bold, 'Dead Lover' puts the frankness back in Frankenstein

Katie Walsh — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:28:43 GMT

Director, co-writer and star Grace Glowicki breaks out with an inspired Canadian indie sure to charm hard-bitten romantics with a penchant for Mary Shelley.

The two Taylor Lautners announce a baby Lautner is on the way

Christie D'Zurilla — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:47:42 GMT

Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay, are expecting their first baby. The 'Twilight' actor married the former Taylor Dome in 2022 after a one-year engagement.

'Palestine '36' presents a complex, underseen history with the sweep of an old-school epic

Robert Abele — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A deep, committed cast featuring a villainous Jeremy Irons brings vitality to Annemarie Jacir's historical drama depicting the 1936 Arab Revolt against occupying Britain.

AI is crucial for us to understand. So why does 'The AI Doc' feel made by a machine?

Robert Abele — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Daniel Roher, the documentary filmmaker who won an Oscar for "Navalny," takes on the weightiest subject of our day, sacrificing clarity for a crazy quilt of ideas.

Ryan Gosling to star in new film from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' directors

Katie Simons — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:56:22 GMT

Ryan Gosling will star in a new movie from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.

A plague brings society to its knees in heady French import 'Alpha'

Tim Grierson — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:03:07 GMT

Director Julia Ducournau ("Raw," "Titane") takes on an ambitious tale about a devastating, highly metaphorical virus, but her ideas get lost in grandiosity.

In the pop-horror comedy 'Forbidden Fruits,' Texas mall rats are secretly witches

Katie Walsh — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:28:47 GMT

Based on a play and brought to stylized life by debuting feature director Meredith Alloway, the movie thrives on a borrowed '90s vibe that's "Clueless" meets "The Craft."

The Oscars are leaving Hollywood in 2029, ending long run at Dolby Theatre

Josh Rottenberg — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

In addition to the physical relocation, the Oscars will shift to YouTube, a major reset as the show looks to expand its reach after years of declining TV audiences.

An apartment building's savage residents hunt their prey for the day in 'They Will Kill You'

Katie Walsh — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:52:23 GMT

A cast that includes Zazie Beetz, Myha'la and Patricia Arquette throws itself into the manic referencing of an action movie steeped in Tarantino love.

Warner shareholders to vote on Paramount takeover

Meg James — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Shareholders will decide on April 23 if they want to sell their stock to Paramount, which would advance Hollywood's biggest deal in nearly a decade.

A lone crusader for justice runs into a Soviet-era brick wall in 'Two Prosecutors'

Tim Grierson — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Directed by audacious Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa, this deliberate legal thriller mounts the suspense of a trap slowly closing over two hours.

'Harry Potter' TV series gets magical trailer and release date

Iris Kwok — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:36:07 GMT

HBO has released the trailer for its 'Harry Potter' series, titled 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,' which will premiere on Christmas Day 2026.

Stephen Colbert goes from late night to 'Lord of the Rings': Host set to co-write new movie script

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:21:13 GMT

Stephen Colbert already has a new gig lined up after his late-night series ends next month: He is co-writing the script for the next 'Lord of the Rings' movie.

Supreme Court makes it harder for music and movie makers to sue for online piracy

David G. Savage — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:27:16 GMT

The Supreme Court threw out Sony's lawsuit accusing Cox Cable of contributing to music piracy.

Victoria Pedretti is a new breed of scream queen in 'Forbidden Fruits'

Malia Mendez — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:11:31 GMT

Already familiar to fans of "The Haunting of Hill House," the actor shows off range in the campy horror-comedy "Forbidden Fruits,' produced by Diablo Cody.

'13 Going On 30' is getting a Netflix reboot: Here's everything we know

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:32:45 GMT

Netflix is rebooting the classic rom-com '13 Going On 30,' and the new iteration will star Emily Bader and Logan Lerman.

'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson and neighbor will not face criminal charges for brawl

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:43:00 GMT

The viral feud between 'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson and his neighbor has come to an end, with neither facing criminal charges, police confirm.

What's in 'Entertainment Tonight's' vault? William Shatner on a whale and a young Taylor Swift

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Entertainment Tonight' is digitizing and preserving its archive of 45 years of interview set visits and red carpet walks, which include gems like George Clooney's first interview.

California's film and TV tax credit is working, but federal help is needed, lawmakers say

Cerys Davies — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:12:25 GMT

To many of California's lawmakers, the state's film and TV tax credit isn't enough. Sen. Adam Schiff has introduced a federal-level tax credit to bring productions back to the U.S.

The gore is great in 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' but this sequel is slow to seek new ideas

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:20:31 GMT

Samara Weaving returns for more vicious game-playing in a horror-comedy that combines class warfare with satanism, greed and killer goth couture.

A subtle and mysterious connection is made in the hypnotic 'Miroirs No. 3'

Robert Abele — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Director Christian Petzold, dependably sensitive to the frustrations of interior characters, reunites with his signature star, Paula Beer, for a tale of oblique attachment.

Before 'Project Hail Mary,' here are our 8 favorite movies about getting lost in outer space

Josh Rottenberg — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With 'Project Hail Mary' opening in theaters, here are several essential films that explore the strange, high-stakes experience of being stranded in outer space.

For 2026, Netflix is doubling down on original storytelling and comedies

Cerys Davies — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Netflix's 2026 film slate is prioritizing original storytelling, with an emphasis on comedies and movies aimed at young adults.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' trailer teases Peter Parker's mutating powers and 'rebirth'

Tracy Brown — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:21:07 GMT

The trailer for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' shows Peter Parker's mutating powers, taking on the Punisher and seeking out Bruce Banner

Disney's Josh D'Amaro era begins following Bob Iger handoff

Meg James, Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:31:14 GMT

D'Amaro begins his tenure as the new chief executive of The Walt Disney Co. as Bob Iger steps into a senior advisory role ahead of his planned retirement in December.

In 'Project Hail Mary,' saving the galaxy requires a hopeful, nerdy Ryan Gosling

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After going "Across the Spider-Verse," the filmmaking team Lord and Miller blasts Ryan Gosling off on a funny, inspiring space adventure about the best of humanity.

Proud parents and kids rising to the occasion: Keeping it all in the family at South by Southwest

Mark Olsen — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For married couples Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon with "Family Movie" and Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton with "Their Town," working with their children had unexpected rewards.

Everything you need to know about 'Dune 3,' which Timothée Chalamet calls 'a true act of cinema'

Itzel Luna — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:14:41 GMT

'Dune' stars Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet return to close out the famed sci-fi trilogy with 'Dune 3.' The film's trailer promises more political upheaval, introduces a new villain and teases Paul and Chani's future child.

Disney's Dana Walden sets leadership team; Bergman remains film studios chief

Meg James — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:19:31 GMT

John Landgraf, Asad Ayaz and other Disney veterans retain influential roles as Disney's incoming president shapes her leadership team.

'Sinners' and Ryan Coogler won something deeper

Amy Nicholson — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:11:09 GMT

In a ceremony swirling with politics and the specter of Warner Bros.' uncertain future, Ryan Coogler and his collaborators lifted each other up.

Wendi McLendon-Covey on why she missed the 'Bridesmaids' reunion: 'No drama. Everything is fine'

Tracy Brown — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:11:50 GMT

'Bridesmaids' star Wendi McLendon-Covey explained why she didn't join Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Maya Rudolph and Ellie Kemper at the Oscars.

Michael B. Jordan pops in and then out of an In-N-Out after lead actor Oscars win

Christie D'Zurilla — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:44:10 GMT

Michael B. Jordan was still savoring his lead actor Oscar win Sunday when he stopped by an In-N-Out Burger to savor some fan love alongside a double-double with cheese.

Exhilaration, relief and good sportsmanship: What you didn't see on TV at Oscars 2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

We collected candid, untelevised moments from the Academy Awards, where our reporters witnessed more of the endgame of a long season.

All hail Conan O'Brien, who could host the Oscars forever and we wouldn't mind

Robert Lloyd — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:15:29 GMT

The comedian returned to host the 98th Academy Awards, and it was an even livelier and funnier show than the previous year.

Inside the Governors Ball, where stars got their Oscars engraved and snacked on chicken nuggets with caviar

Brittany Levine Beckman, Jessica Gelt — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:23:55 GMT

Here are the biggest highlights from the Governors Ball, where winners got their Oscars engraved and snacked on chicken nuggets with caviar.

Judy Pace, groundbreaking actor from 'Peyton Place' and 'Brian's Song,' dies at 83

Christopher Goffard — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:20:05 GMT

Judy Pace, a pathbreaking model and star of blaxploitation films who appeared in television shows through the 1960s and '70s and the hit made-for-TV movie "Brian's Song," died last week.

The best dressed at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Maane Khatchatourian — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:44:11 GMT

The best fashion from the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet, including Jessica Alba, Alessandra Ambrosio, Olivia Rodrigo, Sarah Paulson and Colman Domingo.

'Sinners' wins four Oscars from a historic 16 nominations

Mark Olsen — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:12:49 GMT

The period horror-thriller took home four key awards, including wins for screenplay and lead actor Michael B. Jordan, but the night's biggest prize went to "One Battle After Another."

Warner Bros. nabs 11 Oscars, tying the record for most wins for a single studio

Samantha Masunaga — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:40:07 GMT

Warner Bros. had a big night with 11 Academy Awards, including best actor and best picture. It beat all other studios in the tally on Oscars night.

'One Battle After Another' wins best picture at 2026 Oscars

Yvonne Villarreal, Katerina Portela — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:38:14 GMT

'One Battle After Another' was named best picture at Sunday night's Oscars.

Michael B. Jordan wins first Oscar for 'Sinners'

Malia Mendez — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:27:48 GMT

Michael B. Jordan won the lead actor Oscar for his dual roles as Smoke and Stack in 'Sinners,' which received a record 16 nominations.

'Sinners' Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes first woman to win cinematography Oscar

Mark Olsen — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:50:04 GMT

Autumn Durald Arkapaw, with her win for 'Sinners,' became the first woman to take home the Oscar for cinematography.

Barbra Streisand honors Robert Redford during tearful Oscars performance

Katie Simons — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:24:23 GMT

Barbra Streisand performed a tearful tribute to her 'The Way We Were' co-star Robert Redford during the Oscars on Sunday.

Billy Crystal is joined by stars of Rob Reiner's biggest films in touching Oscars tribute

Katie Simons — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:14:26 GMT

'When Harry Met Sally' co-stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan paid tribute to Rob Reiner during the 2026 Oscars alongside the casts of his biggest films.

Sean Penn wins supporting actor Oscar for 'One Battle' but misses ceremony

Josh Rottenberg, Katerina Portela — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Sean Penn won the Oscar for supporting actor Sunday for his role, but he did not attend the ceremony, with presenter Kieran Culkin accepting the award on his behalf.

The Oscars stage transforms into live juke joint with 'Sinners' performance

Itzel Luna — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:07:56 GMT

Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq performed "I Lied to You," a musical centerpiece of "Sinners" during the Academy Awards Sunday. Caton plays a preacher's teenage son in the movie who risks his soul to sing blues music.

'KPop Demon Hunters' makes Oscars history

Itzel Luna — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:47:50 GMT

"KPop Demon Hunters" made Oscars history. The movie's smash hit, "Golden" became the first kpop song to win original song.

Conan O'Brien retains his throne as King of the Oscars with opening monologue

Itzel Luna — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:40:25 GMT

The comedian kept his opening monologue light and avoided politics, instead acknowledging the devastating wildfires that struck Los Angeles before the ceremony.

Amy Madigan wins Oscar for 'Weapons,' 40 years after her first nomination

Malia Mendez — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:26:20 GMT

Amy Madigan won the Oscar for supporting actress on Sunday for her role in 'Weapons' and teased an Aunt Gladys sequel in the press room.

Our experts break down the best and worst moments of the 2026 Oscars

Mary McNamara, Glenn Whipp — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:40:00 GMT

Times columnists spent the 2026 Oscars ceremony discussing the winners, speeches, presenters and much more. Here's their take on the best and worst moments of the night.

The best looks from the 2026 Oscars

Maane Khatchatourian — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:31:14 GMT

The best fashion from the 2026 Oscars red carpet, including Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti and the women of 'KPop Demon Hunters.'

Oscars 2026: The complete winners list

Kevin Crust — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The 2026 Oscars aired Sunday from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' squared off for the top prize.

Maturing but still messy, a mumblecore kid returns to South by Southwest a veteran

Mark Olsen — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:02:17 GMT

Starring Dakota Fanning, Cory Michael Smith and Jake Johnson, "The Sun Never Sets" explores the complications of middle-aged romance.

'We are not alone': Steven Spielberg shares his true feelings about aliens and UFOs at SXSW

Mark Olsen — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:40:05 GMT

In a talk at South by Southwest, Steven Spielberg revealed his own thoughts about the existence of space aliens while discussing his upcoming "Disclosure Day."

Palestinian star of Oscars contender 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' to miss ceremony due to travel ban

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:04:56 GMT

'The Voice of Hind Rajab' actor Motaz Malhees says Trump's travel ban against Palestinians will keep him from attending the Oscars ceremony Sunday.

The radical 'silliness' of 'I Love Boosters' opens South by Southwest

Mark Olsen — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:03:22 GMT

Filmmaker Boots Riley and a well-stocked cast including Keke Palmer and Demi Moore unveiled a movie that is as politically conscious as it is surreal and funny.

In too-timid Asian American assimilation horror 'Slanted,' something's not quite white

Jen Yamato — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:45:09 GMT

Shirley Chen and Mckenna Grace expertly inhabit one role, that of a high schooler who lunges for social acceptance via a risky medical procedure.

Under the volcano, a city converses with its past in the haunting 'Pompei: Below the Clouds'

Robert Abele — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:34:06 GMT

Director Gianfranco Rosi builds an intimate city portrait of Naples, filled with people leading bustling modern lives in the environs of an ancient catastrophe.

An exclusive look behind the scenes as Dolby Theatre transforms for the Oscars

Katie Simons — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Eight months of planning, three weeks of installation: Production crews are rushing to ready the Dolby Theatre for Sunday's Oscars with just 72 hours remaining.

Commentary: Anyone who says the Oscars have gotten 'too political' hasn't watched the Oscars

Mary McNamara — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Yes, there have political speeches given throughout the nearly 100 years of Oscars history, but as any list of "controversial moments" will prove, they are consistently few and far between.

One stress-loving composer, 125 nominees: What it takes to score the Oscars

Malia Mendez — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As the Oscars' lead music arranger, Chris Walden each year preps more than 100 pieces of walk-on and walk-off music for Academy Award nominees.

Universal Pictures will now keep its movies in theaters for at least five weekends

Samantha Masunaga — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:52:04 GMT

Universal Pictures will now keep its movies in theaters for at least five weekends, a reversal from the studio's previous policy of about 17 days.

Prison behind her, an ex-con gets a romantic reboot in 'Reminders of Him'

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:20:06 GMT

Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers play novelist Colleen Hoover's latest pair of star-crossed lovers in a simplistic weepie with good but brief detours.

Hollywood's top films were less diverse in 2025: 'Studios have relapsed into a colorblind complacency'

Itzel Luna — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The percentage of women and people of color holding lead roles in Hollywood's top movies dropped in 2025, according to a new UCLA study.

After a racial slur and an underdog narrative, 'Sinners' elevated its chances for Oscar gold

Greg Braxton — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A racially charged incident at the BAFTAs and major wins at the Actor Awards have given Ryan Coogler's popular film fresh momentum in marquee Oscars races in the lead-up to the ceremony.

8 titles to prioritize at South by Southwest, kicking off a new edition

Mark Olsen — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This year's SXSW Film & TV Festival will showcase new films starring Keke Palmer, Elle Fanning, Nick Offerman, Hannah Einbinder, Lola Tung and more.

They lost their Oscars in the wildfires. What happens next?

Josh Rottenberg — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After fires destroyed Oscars belonging to Colleen Atwood and Rick Carter, the academy quietly stepped in, revealing what happens when Hollywood's most prized trophy gets burned.

Oscars host Conan O'Brien says 'we will find the right tone' for ceremony amid Iran war

Malia Mendez — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:53:08 GMT

Oscars host Conan O'Brien said his job will be about balancing 'entertaining people and also acknowledging some of the realities' of the time.

Misty Copeland, ballerina who promoted 'Marty Supreme,' reacts to Timothée Chalamet comments

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:58:13 GMT

Trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland says Timothée Chalamet 'wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance.'

The sound design is the star in 'undertone,' a podcast thriller with too much dead air

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT

A24's latest claustrophobic trauma chiller gives us a tease of 'Paranormal Activity's' future director, Ian Tuason, but a dearth of pacing.

2026 Oscars predictions: Our expert's picks in every category

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Timothée or Michael? Teyana or Amy? 'Sinners' or 'One Battle After Another'? With plenty of categories coming down to the wire, our awards columnist makes his final Oscar predictions.

How to watch the 2026 Oscars and everything else you need to know

Katie Simons — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 2026 Oscars will air live on ABC on Sunday at 4 p.m. Pacific. Conan O'Brien will return as the show's host.

Mickey Rourke evicted over $60,000 in unpaid rent after turning down $100,000 in donations

Clara Harter — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:01:51 GMT

A judge recently entered an eviction ruling against actor Mickey Rourke who, despite owing nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent, rejected more than $100,000 raised in a GoFundMe campaign coordinated by his manager to keep him in his Beverly Grove home.

Yes, Kathryn Hahn is Disney's live-action Mother Gothel for its new 'Tangled' movie

Tracy Brown — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:10:10 GMT

'Agatha All Along' alum Kathryn Hahn has been cast to play Mother Gothel in Disney's upcoming live-action reimagining of 'Tangled.'

What should win on Oscar night? And what should have been nominated? Our critic has thoughts

Amy Nicholson — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Never mind the pundits: Amy Nicholson has strong opinions about which contenders should be golden come Oscar night, and which were left out.

Jennifer Runyon, 'Ghostbusters' and 'A Very Brady Christmas' actor, dies at 65

Tracy Brown — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 21:23:38 GMT

Jennifer Runyon, film and TV actor who appeared in 'Ghostbusters,' 'A Very Brady Christmas' and 'Charles in Charge,' has died at age 65.

Viral backlash over Timothée Chalamet's ballet and opera comments kinda proves his point

Jessica Gelt — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 21:14:43 GMT

The arts world got steaming mad after actor Timothée Chalamet said no one cared about opera and ballet. The viral flap it caused proved all over again how Hollywood celebrity often trumps almost every other form of entertainment.

'Sinners,' 'The Pitt' win big at Writers Guild Awards after L.A. ceremony cancellation

Malia Mendez — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 01:22:23 GMT

'Sinners,' 'One Battle After Another' and 'The Pitt' won at the Writers Guild Awards on Sunday in New York. The L.A. ceremony was canceled due to an ongoing labor strike.