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April 9, 2026
‘The Pitt’ Star Fiona Dourif Joins ‘A Head Full of Ghosts,’ Horror Movie Produced by Robert Downey Jr. (EXCLUSIVE)
Fiona Dourif, best known to “The Pitt” fans as Dr. McKay, has joined the cast of the horror film “A Head Full of Ghosts.” She’ll star alongside the previously announced ensemble of David Harbour, R...
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April 8, 2026
‘Extraction 3’ Set at Netflix With Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba Returning
Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba will reunite for “Extraction 3.” Netflix has greenlit a third installment in the action series, with Sam Hargrave returning to direct and David Weil on board to write...
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April 8, 2026
Jeff Shell Officially Out as Paramount’s President
Jeff Shell is officially departing his role as president of Paramount. His ouster follows a public dispute and messy legal battle with R.J. Cipriani, a professional gambler who asserts that Shell o...
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April 7, 2026
Tom Felton Extends Run as Draco Malfoy in Broadway’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
Tom Felton is extending his run as the platinum-blonde baddie Draco Malfoy in Broadway’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” He joined the show in November 2025 and was scheduled to depart on Marc...
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April 5, 2026
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Powers to $372 Million Globally, ‘Project Hail Mary’ Hits $420 Million
It’s-a blockbuster, again! “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” towered over the global box office with $372.5 million, including a notable $182.4 million internationally. Those ticket sales easily captu...
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April 5, 2026
Box Office: ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Ignites to Blockbuster $190 Million, ‘The Drama’ Impresses With $14 Million Debut
Wahoo! Universal and Illumination’s animated sequel “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has activated the domestic box office with $130 million in its opening weekend and powered to $190 million from 4,...
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April 2, 2026
Jeff Shell Begins Preliminary Talks to Exit as Paramount President
Jeff Shell’s legal team is engaged in preliminary talks with Paramount Skydance on a possible exit from the media giant, where currently serves as president. If Shell remains at the company, he wil...
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April 2, 2026
Box Office: ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Launches to Biggest Opening Day of 2026 With $34.5 Million
Universal and Illumination’s animated adventure “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is off to a super start at the domestic box office, igniting to $34.5 million on opening day. Those ticket sales mark ...
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March 31, 2026
Eli Roth’s Slasher ‘Ice Cream Man’ Sets August Release Date
“Ice Cream Man,” the next horror film from director Eli Roth, will hit theaters during the dog days of summer. It will be released on Aug. 7 in 2,000 North American venues. The slasher takes place ...
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March 31, 2026
‘Heated Rivalry: Unauthorized Musical Parody’ to Debut Off-Broadway This Spring
The “Heated Rivalry” phenomenon is headed to the stage. “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody” will run Off-Broadway this spring following eight sold-out concert performances earlier thi...
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March 31, 2026
Box Office: ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Aims for $180 Million or More Domestically, $350 Million-Plus Globally
Mario and Luigi are about to turbocharge the box office. “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is aiming for $175 million to $180 million in its first five days of release. Since its predecessor, 2023’s “...
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March 30, 2026
Imax CEO Richard Gelfond Taking Temporary Medical Leave Due to Pneumonia
Imax CEO Richard Gelfond is taking a temporary medial leave of absence as he undergoes treatment for pneumonia. He will not be participating in any public or private events for the company, includi...
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March 30, 2026
Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Housemaid’s Secret’ Sets December 2027 Release
“The Housemaid’s Secret,” a sequel to last year’s box office smash, will land in theaters on Dec. 17, 2027. That’s exactly two years after the release of the original, “The Housemaid,” which became...
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March 26, 2026
The Oscars to Exit the Dolby Theatre and Move to Peacock Theater in 2029
Hollywood’s biggest night is heading across town. The Oscars will relocate from the Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theater starting in 2029 and continuing through 2039. The first year at the new loca...
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March 25, 2026
‘Murder, She Wrote’ Movie With Jamie Lee Curtis Sets Christmas 2027 Release
“Murder, She Wrote” a reboot of the beloved crime drama, will land in theaters next Christmas. Universal Pictures has slated the film to open on Dec. 22, 2027. Jamie Lee Curtis is starring in “Murd...
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March 23, 2026
Kirsten Dunst Joins ‘The Housemaid’ Sequel With Sydney Sweeney
Kirsten Dunst is set to star in “The Housemaid’s Secret” alongside Sydney Sweeney. The film is the follow-up to 2025’s box office hit “The Housemaid,” which has generated nearly $400 million to dat...
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March 22, 2026
‘Project Hail Mary’ Shatters Box Office Expectations With $140.9 Million Globally
And we have liftoff! “Project Hail Mary,” a space-set epic starring Ryan Gosling as a science teacher who is tasked with saving the planet, rocketed to $140.9 million at the global box office. Thos...
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March 22, 2026
Box Office: Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Scores Biggest Debut of Year With $80.5 Million, Sets Amazon MGM Record
Ryan Gosling’s sci-fi epic “Project Hail Mary” lived up to its name, collecting a stellar $80.5 million in its box office launch to deliver a much-needed theatrical win for Amazon MGM. This marks t...
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March 18, 2026
‘Incredibles 3,’ ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ Set 2028 Release Dates
Disney has added “Incredibles 3” and “Lilo & Stitch 2” to the release calendar for summer 2028. A live-action “Lilo & Stitch” sequel will open on May 26 followed the third “Incredibles” ins...
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March 18, 2026
Why Are ‘Dune: Part Three’ and ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Opening in Theaters on the Same Day?
“Dunesday”? “Doomsdune”? Whatever the nickname, cinema operators are bracing for a box office battle royale on Dec. 18. That’s when two of this year’s biggest movies — Disney’s Marvel adventure “Av...
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March 18, 2026
Michaela Coel to Remake Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Martial Arts Film ‘Bloodsport’ for A24
“I May Destroy You” creator Michaela Coel is writing and directing a remake of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s martial arts classic “Bloodsport” for A24. Van Damme starred in 1988’s “Bloodsport,” which was...
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March 17, 2026
Amazon MGM’s ‘Hail Mary’: Will Ryan Gosling’s $200 Million Space Movie Finally Deliver a Hit for the Studio?
In “Project Hail Mary,” Ryan Gosling plays a scientist tasked with saving the planet from extinction. Amazon MGM, which backed the $200 million sci-fi epic, might not have the weight of the world i...
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March 16, 2026
‘Minions & Monsters’ Voice Cast: Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg and Allison Janney to Lead ‘Despicable Me’ Spinoff
Allison Janney, Jeff Bridges and Jesse Eisenberg will lead the voice cast of “Minions & Monsters,” the latest “Despicable Me” spinoff. They’ll be joined on the call sheet by Christoph Waltz, Zo...
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March 16, 2026
Michael B. Jordan Wins the Oscar and Shouts Out Denzel Washington, Halle Berry and More: ‘I Stand Here Because of the People Who Came Before Me’
Michael B. Jordan has won the first Oscar of his career, taking home the lead actor statue for playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack in the supernatural thriller “Sinners.” His victory makes him th...
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March 16, 2026
Oscars Surprise: Live-Action Short Results in Seventh Tie in Academy Awards’ History
It’s a tie! For only the seventh time in Oscars history, a category ended with two winners after “The Singers” and “Two People Exchanging Saliva” both nabbed the Academy Award for live-action short...
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March 15, 2026
Box Office: ‘Scream 7’ Becomes Franchise’s Highest-Grossing Release With $176 Million, ‘Hamnet’ Surpasses $100 Million Milestone
All hail Ghostface. Paramount’s slasher sequel “Scream 7” is officially the highest-grossing installment in the long-running franchise with $176.9 million, overtaking the lifetime hauls of the orig...
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March 15, 2026
Box Office: Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders of Him’ Impresses With $18 Million, ‘The Bride!’ Craters By 70% as ‘Hoppers’ Remains No. 1
Colleen Hoover is once again proving her box office prowess. Universal’s romantic drama “Reminders of Him,” the author’s latest best-seller to land on the big screen, impressed with $18.2 million f...
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March 13, 2026
Who Will Win Best Actor? Will Conan O’Brien Avoid a Sophomore Slump? And Other Burning Questions Ahead of the Oscars
For the first time in a long time, the Oscar race seems to be totally up in the air. And what a thrill! If the Academy is going to make the movie-loving masses wait until mid-March for the telecast...
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March 12, 2026
‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ Confirmed by Netflix and Sony: ‘This Is Only the Beginning’
Surprise, surprise: Huntr/x is returning to the screen for another musical adventure. After months of speculation, Netflix and Sony have officially confirmed a “KPop Demon Hunters” sequel is in the...
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March 12, 2026
Colleen Hoover on Taking Ownership of Her Movie Adaptations and Whether ‘It Ends With Us’ Sequel Will Ever Be Made
When Colleen Hoover first landed on Hollywood’s radar, she was just happy to be there. In 2020, as the bestselling author became the darling of BookTok, she sold the rights to three of her books — ...
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