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'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse gets life sentence for sexual assault

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:01:43 GMT

Nathan Chasing Horse, best known for 'Dances With Wolves,' gets life in prison a month after he was convicted of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls.

Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created the Punisher and Ms. Marvel, dies at 73

Tracy Brown — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:47:07 GMT

Gerry Conway, a comic book writer who co-created Marvel and DC characters such as the Punisher, Ms. Marvel and Jason Todd, has died at age 73.

'Wicked' star Marissa Bode says airline that denied her boarding wants to make things more accessible

Tracy Brown — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:47:25 GMT

'Wicked' star Marissa Bode says the airline that denied her boarding for being disabled has reached out and is trying to make things more accessible.

NFL goes Hollywood: Inside its plan to conquer streaming and movies

Sam Farmer — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The NFL is working on its first scripted streaming series and it's exploring ways to incorporate the sport into more scripted TV shows and movies.

What we know about 'White Lotus' Season 4, from Laura Dern casting to Cannes backdrop

Jim Halterman — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Executive producer David Bernad teases Season 4 of HBO's hit murder mystery, with the glamour of the Cannes Film Festival as a backdrop.

Two prisoners perfect a delicate dance of appeasement and self-interest in 'Wasteman'

Tim Grierson — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:55:39 GMT

David Jonsson and Tom Blyth, two English actors of promise, bring to life a tricky prison relationship based on power and protection in a movie directed by Cal McMau.

In 'Over Your Dead Body,' a couple that plots violent marital separation meets its match

Tim Grierson — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:19:30 GMT

As cooled marrieds, Samara Weaving and Jason Segel hate each other, but they hate home invaders even more in director Jorma Taccone's vicious, derivative comedy.

In the wake of war, a German boy finds a way forward in the arresting 'Amrum'

Robert Abele — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:42:47 GMT

As World War II comes to a close, a Nazi-associated family eases into a brave new world in this unusual, empathetic drama, originated by late German legend Hark Bohm.

'I Swear' tells a true story of Tourette's syndrome and someone hoping to make a change

Katie Walsh — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:50:44 GMT

The real-life story of John Davidson, an activist for Tourette's syndrome awareness, becomes a sincere, effective drama, well-acted by star Robert Aramayo.

Memories of a troubled brother come to sensitive life in the exquisite 'Blue Heron'

Katie Walsh — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:21:14 GMT

Using elements of documentary, personal reflection and fiction, filmmaker Sophy Romvari turns a painful part of her family's past into a vital act of remembrance.

Why the new Michael Jackson biopic is on track to break box office records

Cerys Davies — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:35:18 GMT

Despite some production hurdles and mixed reviews, the film is on track for a record-breaking opening weekend.

Fast, clever and satisfying, 'Fuze' is a throwback thriller with a ticking time bomb

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:20:42 GMT

Scottish director David Mackenzie ("Hell or High Water," "Relay") specializes in tough, tight genre films and his latest — a bomb plot plus a heist — doesn't disappoint.

Warner Bros. shareholders approve controversial $111-billion Paramount takeover

Meg James — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:23:11 GMT

The massive merger still needs approval by regulators in the U.S. and abroad; industry opposition has been growing.

In a digital world, VHS tapes are cool again. Meet the crazy faithful, including my roommate

Carlos Aguilar — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

There's a serious fandom growing around videocassettes, one that includes such directors as Jane Schoenbrun and Alex Ross Perry. Is it retro nostalgia or something deeper?

'Michael' drama: Which Jacksons said 'no thanks' and why the film cut the sexual abuse claims

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:27:11 GMT

Janet Jackson isn't portrayed in the 'Michael' biopic and she skipped the premiere along with Paris Jackson. Here's why they both bowed out and what the cast is saying about leaving sexual assault allegations on the cutting room floor.

'Clayface' trailer teases DC Studios' first proper horror movie

Tracy Brown — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:18:01 GMT

The 'Clayface' trailer teases DC Studios' first foray into horror. Everything to know about the film starring Tom Rhys Harries as the iconic Batman villain.

Dancing around controversy, the empathetic 'Michael' bows out before getting dark

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:40:39 GMT

Jaafar Jackson, nephew of the biopic's subject, makes an uncanny King of Pop, but the movie about his rise, directed by Antoine Fuqua, leaves a lot unspoken.

The best looks from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' press tour

Katie Simons — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:09:57 GMT

Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt embraced method dressing without going overboard at red carpet premieres and other press tour stops for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2.'

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman's witches are back in the 'Practical Magic 2' trailer

Katie Simons — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:34:33 GMT

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock return in the trailer for 'Practical Magic 2,' which will hit theaters 28 years after the first film.

Patrick Muldoon, 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Melrose Place' actor, dies at 57

Tracy Brown — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:29:27 GMT

Patrick Muldoon, an actor and producer known for his roles on 'Days of Our Lives,' 'Melrose Place' and 'Starship Troopers,' has died. He was 57.

Christina Applegate says she is 'getting stronger and better every day' amid hospitalization reports

Malia Mendez — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:22:29 GMT

Christina Applegate is thanking fans and friends for their well wishes after the 'Dead to Me' star was reported to be hospitalized in L.A.

Civil case against Alec Baldwin, 'Rust' movie producers advances toward a trial

Meg James — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:12:32 GMT

A judge set an October trial date for Serge Svetnoy, gaffer on the ill-fated western "Rust" and friend of victim Halyna Hutchins who filed a negligence suit against the producers and Baldwin years ago.

'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' is less passion project than embalming by committee

Joshua Rothkopf — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:35:55 GMT

His name in the title, the director isn't especially distinctive as a stylist, but his tale of child possession sometimes hits the right gory notes.

A pop star needs a makeover in 'Mother Mary' but one dress keeps getting in the way

Katie Walsh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel play a diva and her designer, one of them with a score to settle, in a movie that could have used less exposition and more drama.

The town may be called 'Normal,' but Bob Odenkirk's unlikely action hero isn't

Katie Walsh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Director Ben Wheatley returns to the hyperviolent mode of "Free Fire" with a movie set in Minnesota, where the sheriffs are no longer as gentle as the one in "Fargo."

Passion spills over in the loose-limbed 'Erupcja,' starring Charli XCX

Robert Abele — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

When two old pals reconnect, volcanoes spew and current romantic partners fear the worst in Pete Ohs' transporting tale of female friendship and release.

Never too deep, 'Lorne' approaches the myth of a comedy sphinx known for inscrutability

Robert Abele — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Even though Lorne Michaels is the subject of Morgan Neville's dutiful profile, he remains something of an elusive mystery, burnished by famous friends.

Hegseth recites 'Pulp Fiction' speech at Pentagon prayer service

Gavin J. Quinton — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:18:13 GMT

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recited dialogue drawn from the film "Pulp Fiction" at a Pentagon prayer service, using it to frame the war in Iran as an act of divine justice.

'Spaceballs 2' has an official title. Everything we know so far about 'The New One'

Tracy Brown — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:04:11 GMT

Mel Brooks announced that 'Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money' is not the sequel's official title. Here's everything to know about 'The New One.'

'Top Gun 3' is in the works with Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer

Samantha Masunaga, Iris Kwok — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:38:55 GMT

'Top Gun 3' is in the works with Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer returning.

Travel aboard a real-life Hogwarts Express at a new SoCal 'Harry Potter' experience

Tracy Brown — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:37:17 GMT

A new Hogwarts Express experience will let you live out your 'Harry Potter' dreams aboard a real moving train at the Southern California Railway Museum.

Bob Odenkirk survived the worst and came out the other side an action hero

Josh Rottenberg — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Nearly five years after an almost-fatal heart attack, Odenkirk returns to the action genre with "Normal," marking the latest twist in an unpredictable career.

The original 'Faces of Death' has a twisted past at Southern California high schools

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:27:26 GMT

The original 'Faces of Death' left high school students of the 1980s and 1990s so traumatized that they took their teachers to court.

Hollywood stars line up against Paramount's Warner Bros. acquisition

Meg James — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:10:56 GMT

The letter was signed by nearly 1,000 artists and movie creators, including Ben Stiller, Bryan Cranston, Noah Wyle, Joaquin Phoenix, Kristen Stewart and Jane Fonda.

A new take on Camus' 'The Stranger' by a veteran French stylist digs unto the unspoken

Robert Abele — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:39:10 GMT

Director François Ozon, better known for lighter soufflés, takes on a demanding piece of literature and serves it well, with absorbing pools of isolation and detachment.

'Exit 8' traps moviegoers in a video game's puzzle — for good and ill

Robert Abele — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:35:25 GMT

It's not impossible to translate a video game to the big screen, but Genki Kawamura's film version of a Japanese puzzle achieves a monotony that may be intentional.

'You, Me & Tuscany' is an Italian rom-com fantasy, empty carbs but delicious

Katie Walsh — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:23:32 GMT

Two extremely charming leads, Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page, play out a specific kind of romantic dream narrative, effectively mounted even if we know it well.

A new 'melancholy Dane' is now a part of a South Asian dynasty in Riz Ahmed's 'Hamlet'

Katie Walsh — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:35:51 GMT

Updated to modern London and a family of real estate developers, this gritty take on Shakespeare's classic tragedy is energized by its star's total commitment.

BAFTA says review of racial slur scandal found 'structural weaknesses' but no malicious intent

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:29:24 GMT

BAFTA Board of Trustees says it is 'determined to learn from what happened' in the racial slur scandal that overshadowed its annual awards celebration in February.

A new immersive 'Superman' experience is bringing Gary and Krypto to the Warner Bros. lot

Tracy Brown — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:18:06 GMT

Superman Experience: Defenders Unite, a walkthrough attraction with gameplay elements, will include an original storyline set in the world of the DC film.

Ian McKellen is at his gasbag best in the art-world dramedy 'The Christophers'

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 18:17:19 GMT

Swiftly directed by Steven Soderbergh, the chamber comedy creates a fascinating partnership of opposites played by Michaela Coel and Ian McKellen.

'Faces of Death' is a gory, clever satire for horror audiences who've seen everything

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The original was a trashy videocassette phenomenon, but director Daniel Goldhaber and screenwriter Isa Mazzei have hatched a remake for a new era of viral violence.

Still spellbinding, Ian McKellen turns inward for the delicate 'The Christophers'

Emily Zemler — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

He has 'Avengers: Doomsday' on the horizon as well as another 'Lord of the Rings,' but the Oscar-nominated actor dreams of a return to the stage after a scary fall.

John Early dreamed of playing a troubled ingénue. 'Maddie's Secret' is the wrenching result

Mark Olsen — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Opening the third annual edition of the Los Angeles Festival of Movies, the comedy darling's sincere melodrama is also bracingly funny.

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.

Euphoria for Zendaya fans: The astonishing scope of her Hollywood takeover

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.'

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.

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.

'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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.