Southeast Asia studios team up to produce global action films
A new Jakarta-centered production venture aims to export Indonesian action cinema through high-profile remakes and silat-driven originals
Luca Ferretti
How theaters, studios, and windows are reshaping the box office recovery
Cinema industry leaders are weighing longer theatrical windows, venue reinvention, and closer studio-exhibitor collaboration to restore box office momentum
Independent review highlights BAFTA and BBC failures over broadcasted slur
An independent report names shortfalls in BAFTA’s event planning and the BBC’s broadcast controls after a racial slur was unintentionally aired during the ceremony
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Chronovisor headed to North America after Grasshopper Film acquisition
Grasshopper Film will release Chronovisor, an inventive debut about an academic drawn into the lore of a device that reproduces images from the past
How MUS immersive plans to commercialize headset-free spatial computing for cinema
MUS immersive spun out of Toro Science to commercialize a proprietary spatial computing platform and open a network of headset-free immersive screening venues
Faces of Death review: a reboot that chases provocation more than insight
A modern retelling of the cult shocker, Faces of Death follows a content moderator who uncovers copycat killings posted online as the movie probes desensitization and the dark side of virality.
Hannah Einbinder lashes out at generative AI and defends creative labor
Hannah Einbinder openly attacked generative AI creators as uncreative and predatory while Hacks prepares to return, with co-creator Jen Statsky urging protections for artists
Super Mario Galaxy and Artemis II: a cinematic and scientific space moment
On April 1, 2026, audiences could follow a theatrical voyage with Mario and a real NASA crewed mission in near-real time—both tapping into human curiosity
How François Ozon translated Camus’ The Stranger into cinema
François Ozon discusses adapting Camus’ The Stranger with Benjamin Voisin, his choices on silence, colonial framing, and black-and-white cinematography
Kim Novak voices opposition to Sydney Sweeney portraying her in Scandalous!
Kim Novak has publicly challenged Sydney Sweeney’s casting in the film Scandalous!, arguing the depiction could emphasize sensational elements over nuance
Cbs Media Ventures announces 2026–27 syndication slate including Adam’s Law and renewed staples
cbs Media Ventures set a broad 2026–27 syndication schedule with new entries such as Adam’s Law and America’s Funniest Home Videos alongside long-running renewals and notable distribution notes
OpenAI ends Sora project and Disney pulls out of $1 billion deal
OpenAI ended the Sora app on March 24, 2026, while Disney pulled out of a major investment; the move reverberates across the film and AI communities
Why CNN and rivals are experimenting with podcast-style sets
Cable news anchors such as Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper moved shows into newsroom and office setups, adopting podcast visuals to appeal to digital viewers
Chinese coming-of-age doc Whispers in May captures CPH:DOX main award
Dongnan Chen’s intimate film Whispers in May won the festival’s flagship DOX:AWARD; a broader list of winners spans investigative films, human rights stories and experimental work
Arrow Video brings Stranger Things complete series to Blu-ray and 4K
Arrow Video and Netflix have partnered to deliver a definitive physical release of Stranger Things, featuring 4K and Blu-ray editions, exclusive extras, and collector-focused packaging
Italian sales company picks up Daniel Nolasco’s Little Tragedies following Málaga recognition
The Open Reel has taken on international sales for Daniel Nolasco’s Little Tragedies after the film won Málaga’s WIP Ibero-América Award and a €5,000 prize
Two Seasons, Two Strangers: Sho Miyake’s Locarno winner opens in New York
Sho Miyake’s award-winning film Two Seasons, Two Strangers premieres at New Directors/New Films and opens theatrically at Metrograph with the director attending
Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him proves its box office clout
Colleen Hoover’s latest adaptation defied modest expectations, turning a quiet weekend into a notable box office result
I Love Boosters review: Boots Riley’s surreal heist against fast fashion
Boots Riley returns with a bold, messy comedy that targets branding, labor exploitation and the cult of fashion
The Madison review: Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell in Sheridan’s Montana-New York drama
A measured take on The Madison that balances praise for performances with concerns about tone, politics, and storytelling
Tyriq Withers discusses Ledger in Reminders of Him and his creative journey
Tyriq Withers opens up about transforming grief into performance and taking risks as Ledger in Reminders of Him
How Rio’s record filming year and Time Out’s best cities list reshape tourism
Rio logged 10,930 filming days in 2026 while Time Out’s Best Cities survey highlights how culture and events turn places into tourism magnets
When will Halo 7 arrive? Fans weigh in ahead of the 25th anniversary
Expectations for Halo 7 hinge on the remake’s performance and whether Microsoft favors remakes, a reboot, or a new mainline path
Sound winners at the Cinema Audio Society Awards include F1: The Movie and KPop Demon Hunters
The Cinema Audio Society honored leading sound mixers across film and television, with F1: The Movie and KPop Demon Hunters taking key prizes and special awards recognizing lifetime achievement and filmmaking
How archives and arts become tools of resistance in film and classrooms
A concise examination of how cinema and differentiated education use archives, art, and preservation to challenge erasure and empower communities