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April 10, 2026
Lady Gaga and Doechii Release New Single, ‘Runway’
They were born for the “Runway.” Lady Gaga and Doechii have released their new single, “Runway,” which is featured in the upcoming 20th Century Fox film “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The upbeat dance...
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April 9, 2026
What Is HDR by Barco, and What Does It Mean for the Moviegoing Experience?
Dolby Atmos sound and Imax giant screens have been staples of the- aters for a while now, upping the audience experience. But there’s another player giving cinemagoers quality viewing: HDR by Barco...
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April 9, 2026
Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell and Tom Waits Join Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’ Voice Cast
Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell and Tom Waits have joined Brad Bird’s “Ray Gunn” voice cast. Johansson, Rockwell and Waits will join voice actor John Ratzenberger in the Skydance Animation feature...
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April 8, 2026
‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Reveals Sarah Paulson’s Return as Cordelia, Teases ‘Coven’ Sequel: ‘The Supreme Rises’
Cordelia Goode is back! Ryan Murphy Productions has released a new photo from “American Horror Story” Season 13 teasing the return of Sarah Paulson as her character from “American Horror Story: Cov...
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April 8, 2026
Amanda Seyfried to Voice Cinderella in Netflix’s ‘Steps’
Amanda Seyfried has joined the cast of the upcoming Netflix animated feature “Steps.” Seyfried is set to be the voice of Cinderella. Directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, Seyfried joins Ali Wong (L...
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April 8, 2026
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Stars on Their McDonald’s Huntr/x and Saja Boys Meals: ‘One of Our Proudest Moments as Korean Americans’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“KPop Demon Hunters” continues to maintain its status as a cultural phenomenon. Less than two weeks after the film took home the Oscars for best animated feature and best original song for “Golden,...
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April 7, 2026
Paradigm Set to Launch Physical Production Division Led by Gil Harari and Jonathan Silverman
Paradigm will launch a physical production department led by veteran agents Gil Harari and Jonathan Silverman. Harari and Silverman previously held key roles at Paradigm, where each helped build an...
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April 6, 2026
Lady Gaga and Doechii Team Up for ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Original Song ‘Runway’ — First Listen
20th Century Studios has released another trailer for the upcoming film, “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” including a first listen at the new original song “Runway” by Lady Gaga and Doechii. The track, w...
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April 2, 2026
Misua, Who Was Set to Appear on ‘Drag Race: Philippines’ Season 4, Dies at 27
“Drag Race: Philippines” star Misua died Thursday in the Philippines. Jason Elvie Ty was widely known by their stage name Misua. The news was confirmed by World of Wonder, the production team behin...
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April 1, 2026
Palm Springs ShortFest Returns in June – Film News in Brief
The Palm Springs International ShortFest will return from June 23-29 for the 32nd annual showcase of short-form cinema. Last year, the fest programmed the Oscar-winning live action short “The Singe...
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March 31, 2026
‘Project Hail Mary’ Cinematographer Greig Fraser on How He Created the Sun Effect to Light the Tunnel Scene
Cinematographer Greig Fraser counts “The Batman,” “Dune” and “Rogue One” among his credits. But his latest film, “Project Hail Mary,” is what he calls his “most challenging film I’ve ever done, by ...
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March 31, 2026
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Arrives at McDonalds With Huntr/x and Saja Boys Meals
“KPop Demon Hunters” meals have arrived at McDonalds. Starting today, fans can order new adult meals tailored to the dueling bands, Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, featured in the movie. “KPop Demon Hun...
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March 30, 2026
‘BTS: The Return’ Director Bao Nguyen on Capturing an Intimate Look at the Band and Why Each Member Has an ‘Additional Cinematography By’ Credit
Pay close attention to the end credits of “BTS: The Return,” now streaming on Netflix, and as the documentary’s credits roll, viewers will see that Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook al...
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March 28, 2026
World of ‘Frozen’ Debuts at Disneyland Paris: How Walt Disney Imagineers Brought Olaf and Elsa’s Ice Palace to Life
Visitors of Disneyland Paris finally have the chance to experience Arendelle. The World of Frozen opens on Sunday at the park’s Disney Adventure area and features an ice sculpture fountain, a Froze...
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March 27, 2026
‘Stop That Train!’ Trailer: RuPaul Is President Gagwell, Who Must Prevent a Trainwreck Disaster in Action-Comedy
Bleecker Street and World of Wonder have released the first trailer for the action-comedy “Stop That Train!” Directed by Adam Shankman, “Stop That Train!” stars RuPaul as President Gagwell who has ...
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March 26, 2026
Disney’s ‘Moana’ Trailer Has Fans Mocking Wigs and Overall Look, But Film Won’t Undergo Creative Changes
Dwayne Johnson’s curly wig for the live-action “Moana,” where he reprises his voice role as the demigod Maui, made plenty of waves online. But rather than big Hawaiian swells, these waves were the ...
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March 25, 2026
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicole Richie, Raven-Symone and More Join RuPaul in ‘Stop That Train’ Action Comedy (EXCLUSIVE)
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicole Richie and Raven-Symone are among those set to appear alongside RuPaul in the upcoming action-comedy film “Stop That Train.” Gellar will play herself in the film. Mich...
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March 25, 2026
‘Forgotten Island’ Trailer: H.E.R. and Liza Soberano Star in DreamWorks’ Filipino Folklore-Inspired Animated Movie
Dreamworks Animation has released the first trailer for its upcoming animated feature “Forgotten Island.” Set in the 1990s, H.E.R and Liza Soberano voice Jo and Raissa, two best friends who, post h...
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March 24, 2026
‘Harry Potter’ First Look: The Wizarding World of Hogwarts Is Revealed
Welcome to Hogwarts! A first look at the fictional school of witchcraft and wizardry from HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series has finally been unveiled. The photo, posted to the show’s official In...
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March 22, 2026
‘Bluey’s Best Day Ever!’ Live Show Debuts at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre
Bluey has finally made her debut at Disneyland. In a sneak preview, “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” live show debuted at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre in Anaheim on Saturday morning. The area around Fa...
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March 20, 2026
Dreamworks Animation’s ‘Forgotten Island’ Adds Jo Koy, Dolly de Leon, Ronny Chieng and Amielynn Abellera (EXCLUSIVE)
Jo Koy, Dolly de Leon, Ronny Chieng and Amielynn Abellera are set to join the cast of DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming animated feature “Forgotten Island.” They join H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salon...
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March 20, 2026
Chuck Norris Remembered by Action Stars Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren and More: ‘I Always Looked Up to Him as a Role Model’
Sylvester Stallone, Stephen King and Dolph Lundgren are among those paying tribute to “Walker, Texas, Ranger” star Chuck Norris, who died on Friday at 86. Norris starred in the Stallone-directed ac...
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March 18, 2026
Choreographer Lorin Latarro on Modernizing ‘Chess,’ Empowering Her Female Ensemble During ‘One Night in Bangkok’ and the Dance Move that Took Six Hours of Prep
Choreographer Lorin Latarro is no stranger to the musical “Chess.” Aside from listening to the cast recording on repeat as a theater kid, she worked on the 2019 revival at the Kennedy Center. This ...
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March 18, 2026
Embassy Studios Opens Creative Production Complex in Midtown Manhattan
Embassy Studios has opened a new production complex in Midtown Manhattan. The complex will be housed within the Engineering Building on 39th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Embassy Studios ...
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March 18, 2026
Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI to Star in ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Movie — First Look (EXCLUSIVE)
Five years prior to his death in 2025, Val Kilmer was cast as Father Fintan, a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist, in “As Deep as the Grave.” But Kilmer, who was battling throat cance...
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March 18, 2026
Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers Music Expands to London, Sets U.K. Leadership
Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers Music has expanded to London. The composer collective, co-founded by Zimmer, Steven Kofsky and Russell Emanuel, announced the opening of its new London office, markin...
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March 17, 2026
American Film Institute Unveils Participants for 2026 Cinematography Intensive
The American Film Institute and Panavision have unveiled the participants for the 2026 Cinematography Intensive, which takes place from March 18-22 at the AFI Campus in Los Angeles. The selected fi...
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March 16, 2026
Sean Penn Skipped the Oscars to Meet With President Zelenskyy in Ukraine, Who Thanks Him as a ‘True Friend’ to the Country
Sean Penn won his third Oscar Sunday night for supporting actor for his role as Colonel Lockjaw in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” but he was missing from the awards show. Penn s...
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March 16, 2026
‘One Battle After Another’ Casting Director Cassandra Kulukundis Wins Inaugural Oscar for Best Casting
“One Battle After Another” casting director Cassandra Kulukundis has won the inaugural Oscar for best casting. Kulukundis triumphed over Nina Gold (“Hamnet”), Jennifer Venditti (“Marty Supreme”), F...
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March 15, 2026
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Wins Oscar for Best Animated Film: ‘This Is for Korea and Koreans Everywhere’
It’s their moment! “KPop Demon Hunters” took home the Oscar for best animated feature at Sunday night’s Academy Awards. Netflix’s most-watched movie in history beat “Arco,” “Elio,” “Little Amélie o...
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