Ryan Coogler and the unfinished quest for a Black Best Director Oscar
Ryan Coogler’s recent Oscar success for Sinners, the Academy recognition of his collaborators, and awards patterns offer a fresh angle on the long-running conversation about a Black Best Director winner
Felix Solis added to the cast of NBC’s modern Rockford Files
Felix Solis will play a newly conceived ally in NBC’s updated Rockford Files pilot, joining a cast led by David Boreanaz
SNL Rundown: cast members assemble their ideal show
Current and past SNL performers curate favorite sketches and songs to map out an ideal episode while Colin Jost explains the craft behind the show’s opening sketch
Jason Bateman reunites Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson in Netflix’s The Cackling of the Dodos
Jason Bateman will direct a dark, offbeat Netflix film starring Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson about a small-town farmer who uncovers a corpse and is pulled into a messy cover-up
How a decade-old Sony Ericsson shaped Alexandre Koberidze’s Dry Leaf
A filmmaker returns to a small phone camera to blur reality and imagination in Dry Leaf
Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer teases Punisher, Hulk and a strange metamorphosis
Tom Holland’s latest Spider-Man trailer rollout previews new allies, a mysterious physical change and Zendaya’s return as MJ without spoiling the film’s July 31, 2026 release
Monopoly Star Wars: Ubisoft reveals team-based heroes vs. villains board game
Ubisoft is bringing a team-focused twist to Monopoly with a Star Wars tie-in that gathers heroes and villains from across the films into a competitive board experience
Oscars 2026 viewership falls as Warner Bros. films dominate
Oscars 2026 attracted 17.9 million viewers, saw historic wins and signaled major shifts in how the show will be delivered
How AI tools and hybrid workflows are reshaping production at Filmart
Industry executives at Filmart urged filmmakers to adopt hybrid AI workflows, showcased an AI-made feature and outlined how tools can free artists to focus on creative thinking
Best ways to get Peacock free or discounted with bundles and promos
Explore practical strategies to reduce or eliminate your Peacock fee using partner bundles, promotional trials and targeted discounts
Tran Thanh’s Bunny!! to roll out in multiple overseas markets
Tran Thanh’s Bunny!!, a dark relationship drama that became a domestic sensation, is scheduled to open in a string of international markets following impressive local grosses
First look at Dune: Part Three — Villeneuve returns to Arrakis for a darker epilogue
The trailer for Dune: Part Three teases a darker, more urgent epilogue with returning stars and new faces
Valerie Cherish faces artificial intelligence in The Comeback season 3
Lisa Kudrow brings Valerie Cherish back in a smart, sometimes uncomfortable season that turns the spotlight on artificial intelligence and the people it threatens
Fort Worth filming and standout performances in 12 Mighty Orphans and The Madison
Explore why a Texas city appears in both an uplifting football film and a polarizing Taylor Sheridan drama
How Jane’s backstory proves time travel in Paradise season 2
Jane’s 1997 flashback reframes Paradise’s mysteries, linking her to the show’s other time anomalies and the imminent final episodes
Why Tom Hardy’s role in RocknRolla still matters
A concise look at Tom Hardy’s early work and why RocknRolla endures among fans
V for Vendetta anniversary: why the film’s risks continue to matter
V for Vendetta’s origins, recast drama, shaved head moment, and the contested Valerie sequence explained in a new retrospective
Forbidden Fruits at SXSW: a darkly funny, stylish cult debut
Lili Reinhart leads a glittering, dangerous coven in Meredith Alloway’s bold comedy-horror that satirizes retail culture and modern sisterhood
Kara Young replaces Samira Wiley in Broadway revival of Proof
Kara Young takes over the role of Claire in Proof, joining Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle for the Booth Theatre revival
AFI and Panavision announce 2026 cinematography intensive cohort and instructors
AFI and Panavision launched the 2026 Cinematography Intensive, a five-day workshop led by industry veterans including Oscar-winning cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Criterion Collection June releases: John Waters 4K, Panahi, Lav Diaz
A substantial June roll-out from the Criterion Collection pairs new 4K restorations of John Waters with major international restorations and Eclipse Series rediscoveries
How Michael B. Jordan edged out Timothée Chalamet for Best Actor
Inside the missteps, timing and rival performance that reshaped Best Actor voting
Ranking eight anime antagonists that embody perfect villainy
An exploration of eight anime antagonists whose charisma, tactics, and motives make them hard to forget
How One Battle After Another held off Sinners to dominate the 2026 Oscars
An analysis of the awards dynamics that left Sinners short of a sweep and sent One Battle After Another home with several top prizes
Why Hulu declined the Buffy: New Sunnydale pilot starring Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle Gellar announced that Hulu will not proceed with the Buffy: New Sunnydale pilot after a rewrite and internal debates over tone, cost and creative fit