©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Paul Thomas Anderson’s widely popular “One Battle After Another” was proclaimed the Best Picture of 2025 by the National Society of Film Critics. On January 3rd, the organization held its 60th annual awards voting meeting, where critics voted in-person at gatherings in Los Angeles and New York, and also participated remotely…
©Courtesy of Netflix As the Warner Bros./Netflix deal heads toward closure, industry observers are wondering about the impact the new arrangements may have on movie houses. Some insiders are saying that Netflix’s insistence on a “17-day window” might be disruptive to traditional channels of theatrical distribution. Exhibitors are putting pressure on the streamer to prioritize…
©Courtesy of A24, “Anora” Acclaimed Anora director Sean Baker is supporting and emphasizing the need to lengthen theatrical windows for new movie releases. The helmer shared his views when asked about Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. at the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF), Screen Daily is reporting. The four-time Oscar-winning filmmaker of Anora was…
The motion picture industry is proving to be resilient and has the potential to grow despite recent challenges. In 2025, the global motion picture market will increase from $51.7 billion to $56.37 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The surge in production signifies a strong industry recovery and renewed enthusiasm for…
©Courtesy of Spirits of the Dead Former French actress and style icon, Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. The retired performer passed away on yesterday, December 28, 2025 at her home in southern France. Bruno Jacquelin of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of animals confirmed the news to The Associated…
©Courtesy of Ubisoft Johan Renck, a Swedish filmmaker who received an Emmy for directing HBO’s acclaimed mini-series “Chernobyl,” will be in charge of directing the latest live-action “Assassin’s Creed” TV series. He is collaborating with Netflix for the third time, having previously directed the first two episodes of “Bloodline” and the Adam Sandler-led feature “Spaceman“….
©Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Wednesday morning that it is giving a thumbs-down to Paramount’s hostile takeover bid, arguing that Netflix would be a better suitor. Paramount is offering $30 per share for the entire company, while Netflix is making a $27.75-per-share offer for Warner Bros. and HBO. In a letter…
©Courtesy of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Starting in 2029, The Academy Awards will relocate to YouTube, paving the way for a new era for Hollywood’s premier awards show, which has been a staple of network television for decades. Sciences was announced Wednesday and will begin at the 101st Oscars ceremony in 2029…
Photo by Clay Enos – © 2013 ASIG Productions LLC On Sunday afternoon, officials reported the death of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele in their Brentwood mansion. At approximately 3:30 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that a man and a woman who were approximately 78 and 68 years old had been…
Photo by Oliver Upton – © 2022, FX Networks. All Rights Reserved. According to Lionsgate, LaKeith Stanfield has been selected to replace Jonathan Majors in Rick Famuyiwa’s upcoming film 48 Hours in Vegas, playing the role of Dennis Rodman during the NBA Finals. Majors had originally been cast as Rodman, but was dropped after his…
©Courtesy of Universal Pictures Carl Erik Rinsch, a film director, was sentenced to prison this week for defrauding Netflix out of $11 million by claiming to have created a TV series that never materialized. CBS News reported that a federal prosecutor’s spokesperson stated that the director of “47 Ronin” has been convicted of wire fraud,…
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