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April 10, 2026
‘Death of a Salesman’ Broadway Review: Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf Lead a Brooding Revival That’s Stuck in Neutral
Poor Willy Loman is once again trying to convince his lousy sons that when it comes making a sale, reputation is everything. He’s right, of course: The fourth Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesm...
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April 9, 2026
Tom Cavanagh, Tony Danza, Michael Longfellow Starring in World Premiere of Psychological Thriller ‘Broken Snow’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Broken Snow,” a psychological drama set inside an abandoned, snow-bound house, will premiere at Theatre 71 this month. It stars Tom Cavanagh of “The Flash” and “Ed,” Tony Danza of “Taxi” and “Who’...
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April 8, 2026
‘Top Gun’ Producer Jerry Bruckheimer, ‘Oppenheimer’ Oscar-Winner Emma Thomas Leading Filmmaker Council for Cinema United
Cinema United has launched a Filmmaker Leadership Council, which will be headed by producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Emma Thomas. In addition, “Sinners” filmmaker Ryan Coogler, “The Incredibles” dire...
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April 8, 2026
‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Broadway Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Musical Gets Fresh and Fierce Update as an Ode to Queer Ballroom Culture
Broadway is burning — and that’s something to celebrate. “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” a refreshed version of the downtown 2024 hit, blazes anew, having made the trek uptown with its extravagance, pri...
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April 7, 2026
‘X-Men’ Reboot Director Says ‘Beef’ Creator and ‘The Bear’ Writer Are ‘Working on a Draft’ of the Script: ‘We’re Still Developing’
The writers behind two of the most binge-able TV series are taking on Marvel’s most famous mutants. Jake Schreier, who has been tapped to reboot the X-Men for the MCU, told Collider that he has enl...
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April 7, 2026
Inside the ‘Michael’ Overhaul: $15 Million Reshoots, Removing Child Abuse Allegations and What’s in Store for Sequels
“Michael,” the story of Michael Jackson’s rise to superstardom, was supposed to begin in medias res with one of the darkest chapters of the singer’s life. In one scene from the film’s original scri...
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April 7, 2026
‘Becky Shaw’ Broadway Review: Alden Ehrenreich Steals the Show in Ferociously Funny Blind-Date Comedy
Alden Ehrenreich might be lucky “Solo: A Star Wars Story” was such a box office bomb. Because what was bad for his bank account was fantastic for his creative freedom, liberating Ehrenreich, who ha...
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April 6, 2026
Variety Hires Guy Lodge as Chief Film Critic
Variety has hired Guy Lodge as its new chief film critic. Lodge, who has contributed criticism to Variety since 2011, will partner with the magazine’s other chief film critic, Owen Gleiberman, to r...
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April 6, 2026
Shudder Acquires Girls’ Trip Thriller ‘Find Your Friends’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Shudder has acquired “Find Your Friends,” the feature debut of writer and director Izabel Pakzad. The film stars Bella Thorne (“Divinity”), Chloe Cherry (“Euphoria”), Helena Howard (“Madeline’s Mad...
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April 3, 2026
Box Office: ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Earns Hefty $24.6 Million on Thursday; Robert Pattinson, Zendaya’s ‘The Drama’ Nabs $1.7 Million in Previews
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is shaping up to have a King Koopa-size opening weekend after adding $24.6 million to its haul on Thursday. The animated sequel has grossed $59.1 million domestically...
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April 2, 2026
CinemaCon: Sony Pictures Classics Steps In to Replace Row K Entertainment in Film Showcase Presentation (EXCLUSIVE)
Sony Pictures Classics, the Oscar-winning studio behind “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “Call Me By Your Name,” will take the stage at CinemaCon. The indie film company will participate in the...
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March 30, 2026
Quilty, AI Platform Designed to Change How Scripts Are Developed and Assessed, Launches (EXCLUSIVE)
Quilty, a new artificial intelligence platform designed to help the entertainment industry make more informed financial and creative decisions, has launched. The technology includes creative analys...
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March 30, 2026
Eli Roth’s The Horror Section and Nas’ Mass Appeal Forge Strategic Partnership to Collaborate on Film and TV (EXCLUSIVE)
Eli Roth’s The Horror Section and Mass Appeal, the entertainment company founded by Grammy-winning rapper Nas, have entered into a strategic partnership. Through the partnership, which includes an ...
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March 29, 2026
‘Project Hail Mary’ Crosses $300 Million at Global Box Office to Become Amazon MGM’s Highest-Grossing Film, ‘Scream 7’ Passes $200 Million Mark
“Project Hail Mary” is officially Amazon MGM’s highest-grossing film ever. The space odyssey has grossed $300.8 million globally after earning another $54.1 million from 86 markets this weekend. Th...
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March 29, 2026
Box Office: Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Flies High With $54.5 Million in 2nd Weekend, ‘They Will Kill You’ Flops With $5 Million
“Project Hail Mary” easily topped the box office for the second consecutive weekend, bringing in a heavenly $54.5 million. There have been hits in 2026, such as “Scream 7” and “Hoppers,” but “Proje...
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March 27, 2026
‘The Mummy’ Reboot Bringing Back John Hannah as Rachel Weisz’s Brother
Just when he thought he was out…they pull him back into the crypt. John Hannah, who played an erudite thief in 1999’s “The Mummy” and its two sequels, will return to the scene of the tomb raiding i...
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March 27, 2026
Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi Movie Screening Series Coming to Jacob Burns Film Center (EXCLUSIVE)
To mark the upcoming release of “Disclosure Day,” the Jacob Burns Film Center is unveiling the Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi series. The event will kick off on May 9 with a screening of “A.I. Artificial ...
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March 27, 2026
CatVideoFest Returning to Theaters in Summer 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)
Calling all cat lovers! CatVideoFest is returning to theaters nationwide. The celebration of felines on film will kick off on August 7, 2026. Founded in 2016 by Will Braden, CatVideoFest is a compi...
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March 25, 2026
Adam Sandler Starring in ‘Time Out,’ Remake of French Psychological Drama for Netflix
Adam Sandler will star in “Time Out,” a remake of the French psychological drama “L’Emploi Du Temps” for Netflix. Christian Bale had reportedly been circling the project, which will be directed by ...
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March 25, 2026
Abramorama Acquires ‘Ask E. Jean,’ Documentary About Trump Accuser and Journalist E. Jean Carroll (EXCLUSIVE)
Abramorama has acquired U.S. theatrical rights to “Ask E. Jean,” a documentary about advice columnist and gonzo journalist E. Jean Carroll, better known for successful court battles against Donald ...
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March 25, 2026
JoJo Taking Over Lead Role in Broadway’s ‘Chess’ From Lea Michele
Singer, songwriter and actress Joanna “JoJo” Levesque will take over the lead role of Florence Vassy from Lea Michele in the hit Broadway revival of “Chess.” She will star alongside Tony Award winn...
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March 24, 2026
AI Platform Wrapbook Launches $800,000 Grant Program to Support U.S. Film and Television Productions
Wrapbook, an AI platform for managing production payroll, spend, and accounting, has unveiled a program offering up to four grants of $200,000 each, totaling $800,000, to qualified film and televis...
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March 24, 2026
UFC Legend Georges St-Pierre Biopic in the Works From Director Thomas Soto (EXCLUSIVE)
Georges St-Pierre, one of the most dominant champions in UFC history, is getting the big screen treatment. A movie about the mixed martial arts icon is officially in development, with Quebec direct...
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March 20, 2026
Bringing Rocky to Life: How ‘Project Hail Mary’ Puppeteer James Ortiz Created the Movie’s Lovable Alien
When Ryan Gosling interacts on screen with his alien buddy, which he does for more than half of “Project Hail Mary,” he wasn’t staring at a green screen as cameras rolled. Instead, he was playing o...
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March 20, 2026
Walt Disney Studios Promotes Erin Barrier to SVP of Communications
Erin Barrier has been promoted to senior vice president of communications for The Walt Disney Studios, stepping into the role filled by Paul Roeder. In her new position, Barrier where she oversees ...
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March 19, 2026
Drew Goddard on Adapting ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Directing ‘The Matrix 5’ and How His ‘Spider-Man’ Movie Got Caught Up in the Sony Hack
The last time Drew Goddard adapted one of Andy Weir’s books, it earned him an Oscar nomination. Plus, “The Martian,” the film that Goddard wrote, was a blockbuster hit. But when he got the call to ...
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March 17, 2026
Warner Bros. Basks in ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Oscar Wins, but a Paramount Sale May Mean the End of Its Auteur-Friendly Reputation
This time last year, Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy were battling persistent reports that they were on the way out as heads of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, having made too many pricey bets on r...
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March 17, 2026
Debra Granik’s 5-Part Documentary ‘Conbody VS Everybody’ Premiering on Criterion Channel (EXCLUSIVE)
“Conbody VS Everybody,” a five-part documentary series from director Debra Granik, will premiere on the Criterion Channel. It will debut on the streaming service on May 1. Granik is the director of...
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March 17, 2026
Walton Goggins, Chloë Grace Moretz Action Comedy ‘Mister’ Sells to Row K (EXCLUSIVE)
Row K Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “Mister,” an upcoming action-comedy with Walton Goggins and Chloë Grace Moretz. The film marks the directorial debut of legendary second...
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March 17, 2026
The Movie Business Has Never Been Harder, So Why Are All These New Distribution Companies Launching?
“Josephine,” a gripping drama about a young girl who witnesses a brutal assault, was the toast of this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Not only did critics praise Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan for t...
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