Paramount Global Publishing aims to turn studio IP into books and originals
Paramount is opening a new publishing arm to adapt its franchises and commission original titles, led by Amy Jarashow under Josh Silverman
Why Elisabeth Moss appears in the Testaments premiere and what it means
Elisabeth Moss reappears as June in a short but pivotal cameo on The Testaments premiere, linking the new cast to the world of Gilead
Bunnylovr review: Katarina Zhu’s intimate portrait of loneliness and connection
A close, imperfect portrait of Becca — a personal assistant and cam performer — Bunnylovr explores isolation, online transactions, and fragile bonds
Why Russell Johnson later regretted starring opposite Ronald Reagan in Law and Order
Russell Johnson eventually embraced his role on Gilligan’s Island but wrote candidly about his discomfort on the 1953 film Law and Order opposite Ronald Reagan
Academy announces 99th and 100th Oscars dates and 2027 awards timeline
The Academy revealed the dates for the 99th and 100th Oscars, mapped key submission and voting deadlines, and confirmed the final ABC telecasts ahead of a 2029 move to YouTube
Euphoria season 3: a dedication, a five-year leap and new stakes
Sam Levinson honored Angus Cloud, Eric Dane and Kevin Turen at the Season 3 premiere while the trailer teases a five-year jump, Rue in Mexico and new cast additions
How to watch The Testaments: premiere date, cast and best streaming deals
Discover premiere details, key cast members and the smartest ways to stream The Testaments without breaking the bank
Attic fire at Magic Castle prompts firefighter response in Hollywood
A storied Hollywood clubhouse experienced an attic fire amid roof repairs; emergency crews responded and ownership details have drawn fresh attention
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
Controversial movies of the 21st century: the films that sparked outrage
A concise look at twelve films whose stories, marketing or broader contexts produced lasting controversy and cultural fallout
Abbott Elementary: why William Stanford Davis wants to introduce Mr. Johnson’s mother
William Stanford Davis suggests adding Mr. Johnson’s mother to Abbott Elementary to deepen the character and open casting possibilities
Riz Ahmed’s Hamlet: a modern London retelling of Shakespeare
Riz Ahmed gives a fierce, physical turn in Aneil Karia’s London-set adaptation of Hamlet, pairing Shakespearean verse with South Asian family dynamics
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
Super Mario Galaxy leads UK and Ireland box office with a blockbuster opening
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opened big in the UK and Ireland, with a variety of mainstream and specialty films filling the rest of the top 10
What to watch at New Directors/New Films this year at Film at Lincoln Center and MoMA
Explore a curated selection of striking debuts and shorts from the New Directors/New Films program, with notes on the films and filmmakers to prioritize.
Maul: Shadow Lord review — a darker, more cinematic Star Wars animated series
Maul: Shadow Lord shifts Star Wars animation toward a grittier, serialized crime drama, showcasing brutal action, thoughtful character moments, and a striking new visual style.
Why the Alien 3 assembly cut on HBO Max matters
A newly available Assembly Cut of Alien 3 on HBO Max reframes a polarizing film from David Fincher’s early career by restoring deleted material and smoothing story gaps.
Ranking the most commanding anime villains by on-screen presence
Explore the ten antagonists whose aura and tactics make them impossible to ignore in their respective series
Inside The Drama: editing choices and a polarizing premise
An exploration of The Drama’s editorial approach and the debate over its central conceit, blending craft analysis with review
Andy Serkis confirmed for Alfred in Matt Reeves’ The Batman II while juggling other projects
Andy Serkis has indicated he will play Alfred Pennyworth in The Batman II and that production calendars for his other films are aligning
How Katey Sagal became Dr. Kureha in One Piece season two
Discover how Katey Sagal embraced Dr. Kureha, the creative notes from Eiichiro Oda and why the live-action One Piece season two resonated with fans
Euphoria season 3 premiere brings Zendaya, new cast members and a bold time jump
See who walked the red carpet for the euphoria season 3 premiere, why the new season feels different and which creative names shaped its sound and look
How Faces of Death reimagines snuff and the attention economy
Discover how Faces of Death turns the original’s taboo into a mirror for our scrolling habits
How Daniel Pemberton built the sound of Project Hail Mary
Composer Daniel Pemberton explains the choices behind the Project Hail Mary score, from cristal baschet recordings to woodblock textures and the film’s large-but-intimate emotional core
Most rewatchable movies: 15 films to watch again and again
Find 15 movies that reward repeat viewing with memorable characters, clever writing, and iconic scenes