A24 launches sweeping copyright crackdown on Backrooms content, report says
A24 launches sweeping copyright crackdown on Backrooms content, report says
A24 is catching heat over a reported copyright crackdown on Backrooms fan projects, igniting a wave of backlash online. Indie artists and game developers argue their work draws from the original internet mythos, not the studio’s film adaptation.
Netflix reveals just how much AI now powers its movies and shows
Netflix reveals just how much AI now powers its movies and shows
Once a lab experiment, AI is now baked into Netflix’s creative pipeline, shaping hundreds of movies and shows across multiple stages. The company says it’s there to boost productions, not sideline artists.
Exactly how much The Odyssey must earn at the box office to turn a profit
Exactly how much The Odyssey must earn at the box office to turn a profit
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey hits theaters July 17, 2026, with Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, and Zendaya leading the cast.
The new Alvin and the Chipmunks reboot already feels like a corporate cash-in
The new Alvin and the Chipmunks reboot already feels like a corporate cash-in
Big Shot Pictures’ Alvin and the Chipmunks reboot isn’t even in theaters yet, and fans are already bristling. The studio’s digital-first plan turns the trio into social media influencers ahead of the film’s release — a move that’s kicking up instant backlash online.
HBO reportedly axes its planned reboot of V for Vendetta
HBO reportedly axes its planned reboot of V for Vendetta
HBO just passed on Pete Jackson’s period-piece reimagining of V for Vendetta, putting the bold adaptation on ice.
Christopher Nolan finally addresses The Odyssey casting backlash
Christopher Nolan finally addresses The Odyssey casting backlash
After weeks of backlash over casting for The Odyssey, the Oscar-winning director finally speaks up, defending the choices and laying out the thinking behind them.
Total eclipse of the heart as pop icon Bonnie Tyler dies at 75
Total eclipse of the heart as pop icon Bonnie Tyler dies at 75
An 80s titan is gone: Bonnie Tyler, the powerhouse voice behind Total Eclipse of the Heart, has died at 75 after post-surgery complications, according to reports.
Dwayne Johnson locks in his next action thriller from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
Dwayne Johnson locks in his next action thriller from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
Free Byrd puts Johnson in the saddle as a daredevil stuntman trying to keep a dementia diagnosis under wraps.
34 years later, Basic Instinct gets a reboot with a beloved original character back
34 years later, Basic Instinct gets a reboot with a beloved original character back
Basic Instinct writer Joe Eszterhas isn’t buying the follow-up, waving off the sequel to his 1992 thriller as an unworthy pretender.
George Washington biopic ignites uproar from viewers and critics over alleged AI use
George Washington biopic ignites uproar from viewers and critics over alleged AI use
George Washington’s big-screen return is already under fire, as viewers and critics slam a new biopic for reportedly leaning on AI — turning a history epic into a tech flashpoint.
Tom Holland just drew a bold line in the human artists vs AI battle
Tom Holland just drew a bold line in the human artists vs AI battle
With another Spider-Man swing on the horizon, Tom Holland waded into the human artists vs AI debate on Spain’s El Hormiguero — picking a side and making his case with crisp conviction.
James Gunn says audiences just skipped one of the year's best action movies
James Gunn says audiences just skipped one of the year's best action movies
James Gunn is beating the drum for a brutally good action flick that many skipped this weekend, hailing it as a major achievement after taking his Man of Tomorrow crew to a theater to see it. Consider this your heads-up on the hard-hitting release most people missed.
Martin Scorsese's AI Play Draws Heat from Art Directors Guild
Martin Scorsese's AI Play Draws Heat from Art Directors Guild
Martin Scorsese’s quick embrace of AI in filmmaking has kicked a hornet’s nest in Hollywood. Days after teaming with Black Forest Labs, he’s facing a detailed rebuke from the Art Directors Guild and a sharp broadside from IATSE.
Paid Under $7,000 on Obsession, Art Director Calls for Industry Reform as Box Office Nears $175 Million
Paid Under $7,000 on Obsession, Art Director Calls for Industry Reform as Box Office Nears $175 Million
As Curry Barker's Obsession races toward a $175 million box-office haul, its art director—who says they were paid less than $7,000—is calling for industry reform.
Masters of the Universe Has Way More Post-Credit Scenes Than You’re Expecting
Masters of the Universe Has Way More Post-Credit Scenes Than You’re Expecting
Masters of the Universe packs more post-credits scenes than you’re expecting—so don’t bolt when the lights come up this weekend. Directed by Travis Knight, the sword-and-sorcery revival is the second live-action outing after 1987 and stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, and Alison Brie.
Obsession Director Locks In Follow-Up: Anything but Ghosts
Obsession Director Locks In Follow-Up: Anything but Ghosts
Horror director Curry Barker is building a shared world: Anything but Ghosts will take place in the same universe as Obsession.
9 Micro-Budget Movies That Raked In Millions at the Box Office
9 Micro-Budget Movies That Raked In Millions at the Box Office
Focus Features’ low-budget horror Obsession is mauling the box office, spinning a shoestring budget into outsized profits and vaulting into rarefied cinematic air.
Storm Rider Is 2026's Wildest Sci-Fi Ride—Mad Max Meets Waterworld at Sea
Storm Rider Is 2026's Wildest Sci-Fi Ride—Mad Max Meets Waterworld at Sea
Dune collides with The Hunger Games and Star Wars in a madcap genre mashup poised to dominate 2026.
Cannes Review: Asghar Farhadi Stumbles With Parallel Tales, A Rare Misfire
Cannes Review: Asghar Farhadi Stumbles With Parallel Tales, A Rare Misfire
At Cannes, Asghar Farhadi’s Parallel Tales lands with a thud, extending his uneven streak abroad despite the brilliance of his Iranian work.
Jason Momoa Hits Pause on Acting — Here's Why
Jason Momoa Hits Pause on Acting — Here's Why
With Supergirl, Street Fighter, and Dune: Part Three all on his 2026 slate, former Aquaman star Jason Momoa says he wants to hit pause, revealing nonstop travel has left him feeling detached from acting and ready to step away for a little bit.