NYCC : The 60th Anniversary of “Star Trek” / Q&A with William Shatner Moderated by Ben Stiller

©Photo by Nobuhiro Hosoki Ben Stiller recently moderated a panel with William Shatner at New York Comic Con to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek. During the event, Stiller showcased his passion for the franchise, surprising Shatner with rare memorabilia and engaging in discussions about their shared love for Star Trek. Highlights from the…

BEHEMOTH! | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures / Starring Pedro Pascal

©Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures The official trailer for “Behemoth!“, a new film directed by Tony Gilroy, creator of “Andor” and writer of “Michael Clayton“, featuring Pedro Pascal, is now available. Pascal portrays Alex Serian, a former child prodigy and third-generation studio musician with over two decades of experience traveling and offering his cello-playing services as…

HUANG’S WORLD RETURNS: A NEW CHAPTER FOR EDDIE HUANG

©Courtesy of Complex’s Family Style, Eddie Huang & Natashia Huang Eight years after Huang’s World last aired, chef, filmmaker and New York Times bestselling author Eddie Huang returns to the series that established him as one of food and culture’s most distinctive voices. Known for challenging conventional narratives about identity, immigration and the Asian-American experience,…

NYCC: KPop Demon Hunters / Interview with Producer Rich Ting

Blending the exhilarating energy of K-pop with themes of identity, self-acceptance, friendship and courage, KPop Demon Hunters has struck a chord with audiences around the world. Emmy-nominated talent manager and producer Rich Ting, who contributed to the Netflix phenomenon, embraces the film’s celebration of Korean culture and its growing influence on global entertainment.  The animated…

Doc NYC Unveils Final 2026 Lineup: ‘Musk,’ ‘You Can See Everything’ for the Oscar Contenders

©Courtesy of Doc NYC Doc NYC, the nation’s premier documentary film festival— an essential stop for aspiring Oscar winners— has revealed its 2026 shortlists for features and shorts, alongside its Winner’s Circle and Selects Encore programs. The event is scheduled for November 11 to November 19, with supplementary films available online until November 29. The…

HUANG’S WORLD RETURNS: A NEW CHAPTER FOR EDDIE HUANG

©Courtesy of Complex’s Family Style, Eddie Huang & Natashia Huang Eight years after Huang’s World last aired, chef, filmmaker and New York Times bestselling author Eddie Huang returns to the series that established him as one of food and culture’s most distinctive voices. Known for challenging conventional narratives about identity, immigration and the Asian-American experience,…

NBC Plans “The Great Gatsby” Police Series with Twist

©Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Deadline reported that NBC has unveiled plans for “Gatsby,” a police procedural TV series based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” Given that the original novel entered the public domain in 2021, it seems like the plan is to do something similar to what was done with the Sherlock Holmes…

King Gnu Announce First-Ever U.S. Headline Tour “King Gnu US TOUR ’27”

King Gnu Announce First-Ever U.S. Headline Tour “King Gnu US TOUR ’27” King Gnu has announced their first-ever U.S. headline shows. Formed by Daiki Tsuneta (Gt./Vo.), Yu Seki (Drs./Sampler), Kazuki Arai (Ba.), and Satoru Iguchi (Vo./Key.), King Gnu is a four-piece band known for their distinctive musical style, which they describe as “Tokyo New Mixture…

Apple’s “Monarch : Legacy of Monsters” Gets A Season 3 Shake-Up

©Courtesy of Apple TV Currently, negotiations are ongoing between Apple TV and Legendary Television for a third season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” though significant alterations are being considered. As per someone with knowledge of the situation, it was announced that Season 3 of the show would be led by a new showrunner and new…

”Godzilla Minus One” Director Takashi Yamazaki to Make English-Language Debut on “Grandgear”

©Photo by Nobuhiro Hosoki  Japanese Oscar-winning director Takashi Yamazaki, known for Godzilla Minus One and the forthcoming “Godzilla Minus Zero“, will make his English-language debut with Sony Pictures on the “Grandgear“. Bad Robot, overseen by JJ Abrams, is currently producing. Sam Nivola and Nico Parker have joined the production team, and it’s known that Paul…

BEHEMOTH! | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures / Starring Pedro Pascal

©Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures The official trailer for “Behemoth!“, a new film directed by Tony Gilroy, creator of “Andor” and writer of “Michael Clayton“, featuring Pedro Pascal, is now available. Pascal portrays Alex Serian, a former child prodigy and third-generation studio musician with over two decades of experience traveling and offering his cello-playing services as…

The Cycle Of Love – Official Trailer

©Courtesy of Variance Films Having been nominated twice for the Critics Choice Documentary Awards, “The Cycle of Love” is now re-released into theaters. A one-day special screening event, dubbed a “date night,” will be held exclusively on November 1st, hosted by distributor and titled as a special screening event. The romantic documentary directed by Oscar…

Bong Joon Ho’s “The Host” Returns To Theaters

©Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing Director Bong Joon-ho, known for films like “Parasite,” and “Snowpiercer,” is bringing his classic monster movie “The Host“ back to theaters in 4K format, with a new trailer now available. With a fresh restoration, the original 2006 film is still considered one of the most highly regarded monster movies…

JUMANJI: OPEN WORLD – New Trailer (4K)

©Courtesy of Sony Pictures Sony Pictures unveiled the second trailer for the forthcoming “Jumanji: Open World” prior to its December release. The project is the third installment in the revived series, with the studio noting this will be the final movie following “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” in 2017 and “Jumanji: The Next Level” in…

Dune: Part Three | Final Trailer

©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Warner Bros. has dropped the final trailer and a new poster for Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three,” starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. The film will be adapted from the 1969 book “Dune Messiah”. The new movie starts seventeen years later, with Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) as Emperor, married to Princess Irulan…

Philadelphia Film Festival: Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff is a Love Story Set Among the Stars

Some people explain the universe, while others change how humanity imagines its place within it. Astronomer and author, Carl Sagan belonged to both categories, combining scientific curiosity with an extraordinary gift for storytelling. His voice brought distant galaxies closer, transforming complicated astronomical concepts into accessible invitations for wonder. The new documentary, Carl Sagan: We Are Made…

‘Ryo’ Is A Contemplative Film About Second Chances / International Film Festival Manhattan

The Japanese-Filipino film Ryo lands in the line-up of the 2026 International Film Festival Manhattan. The motion picture, directed by Jayvee Lajot Arboladora, introduces us to the titular protagonist Ryo (Shotou Iguchi) who wakes up alone in a forest in the Philippines with no clothes and no memory of who he is. During his homeless…

Philadelphia Film Festival: We Are Aliens is a Beautifully Surreal Portrait of Childhood, Betrayal and Memory

©Courtesy of Miyu Productions Childhood friendships, painful betrayals and the lasting power of memory shape We Are Aliens, a Japanese animated coming-of-age drama about the emotional complexities of growing up. The film combines striking visual artistry with a psychologically perceptive story. Its distinctive animation transforms an intimate tale of friendship into a surreal exploration of…

‘The Enka Road Begins’ Reminds Us That Some Dreams Never Expire / International Film Festival Manhattan

The International Film Festival Manhattan returns this 2026, featuring a variety of Asian films including The Enka Road Begins (Enka no sakamichi), directed by Jacke Woo and starring enka singer Midori Oka in the leading role. The picture focuses on Yoshiko Takahashi (Midori Oka) a quiet housewife who is married to Kikuo (Akira 100%), who…

“Street Fighter” Review : Navigating Intellectual Property in the Studio Film

©Courtesy of Paramount Pictures This time sees a live action rendition of the video game “Street Fighter“, a phenomenon that captivated the globe from the latter part of the 1980s into the early 1990s. From “Street Fighter II,” the game gained widespread availability on home consoles; the Super Family Computer version sold about 2.88 million…

NYCC : The 60th Anniversary of “Star Trek” / Q&A with William Shatner Moderated by Ben Stiller

©Photo by Nobuhiro Hosoki Ben Stiller recently moderated a panel with William Shatner at New York Comic Con to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek. During the event, Stiller showcased his passion for the franchise, surprising Shatner with rare memorabilia and engaging in discussions about their shared love for Star Trek. Highlights from the…

NYCC: KPop Demon Hunters / Interview with Producer Rich Ting

Blending the exhilarating energy of K-pop with themes of identity, self-acceptance, friendship and courage, KPop Demon Hunters has struck a chord with audiences around the world. Emmy-nominated talent manager and producer Rich Ting, who contributed to the Netflix phenomenon, embraces the film’s celebration of Korean culture and its growing influence on global entertainment.  The animated…

NYFF : ”Godzilla Minus Zero” / Press Conference with Actor Ryunosuke Kamiki, Actress Minami Hamabe and Writer/Director Takashi Yamazaki

©Photo by Nobuhiro Hosoki  “Godzilla Minus Zero” : War reduced Japan to zero, and Godzilla plunged it into minus. Two years have passed since then, and the country has faced agonizing struggles to achieve recovery and finally reclaim its daily life. Just as humanity managed to cling to a hard-won peace, a new threat strikes,…

“A Talent for Murder” : Q&A with Actress Heren Mirren, Actor Alden Ehrenreich, and Director Anton Corbijn

©Courtesy of Bleecker Street Media  “A Talent for Murder” : This smoldering chamber thriller from Anton Corbijn (Control) stars Academy Award winner Helen Mirren and Alden Ehrenreich (Weapons) as opponents in a strange confrontation between a youthful literary agent and The Talented Mr. Ripley author Patricia Highsmith. Director : Anton Corbijn Producer : Mickey Liddell,…

“Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” : Exclusive Interview with Actress Adia & Actor Abubakr Ali

©Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Watch this “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” interview with Adia and Abubakr Ali to hear about their experiences working on the film set. In this conversation, we sit down with the actors to discuss the production process and the notes taken during shooting. The actors share their professional perspectives,…

Doc NYC Unveils Final 2026 Lineup: ‘Musk,’ ‘You Can See Everything’ for the Oscar Contenders

©Courtesy of Doc NYC Doc NYC, the nation’s premier documentary film festival— an essential stop for aspiring Oscar winners— has revealed its 2026 shortlists for features and shorts, alongside its Winner’s Circle and Selects Encore programs. The event is scheduled for November 11 to November 19, with supplementary films available online until November 29. The…

Naples International Film Festival 2026 Announces Film and Events Lineup for October fest

Artis—Naples announces official selections for 18th annual Naples International Film Festival (October 22-25, 2026) NIFF presents its popular celebration of  short films on Opening Night and closes with Superman, accompanied live by  Jack Everly and the Naples Philharmonic Juried competitions include the Narrative Feature Prize, Documentary Feature Prize and an expansion of NIFF’s Short Film…

Fathom Entertainment Media Alert – Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 Concludes With “SPIRITED AWAY

Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 Concludes With “SPIRITED AWAY” Director Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award® Winning Feature Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Its Return to the Big Screen Nationwide With Fathom Entertainment for 5 Nights Only Tickets are on sale now for “Spirited Away.“ Hayao Miyazaki‘s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from one of the most celebrated…

International Film Festival Manhattan October 8-11, 2026

International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM), now on it’s 16th Milestone Year, is dubbed as the coolest Indie Film Festival that showcases quality selection of world-class short films that will be screened at several Theater venues in Manhattan New York City, USA. Our short film programming encompasses all different genres of diverse program; documentaries, student films…

Arkansas Cinema Society 2026 Announces films, Panels, and Special Guests for FILMLAND

Arkansas Cinema Society announces Films and Events for FILMLAND Presented by The Tyson Family Foundation (August 12-16)   Arkansas Filmmaker Spotlight screening is Josh Loeb’s In Spite of Ourselves with Loeb, DP Gabe Mayhan, and Modest Mouse’s Jim Fairchild, all in attendance  Josephine Decker and Joe Swanberg head to Filmland with Chasing Summer and The Sun…

‘Plastic Beauty,’ The Series Examines The Polarity Of Cosmetic Surgery

A new Netflix Japanese series dissects the most debated issue of contemporary society: cosmetic surgery. Plastic Beauty follows, through 8 episodes, how Fumi Numata (Mayu Matsuoka), a gifted surgeon focused on saving lives, has to switch to cosmetic surgery confronting herself with the director of the beauty clinic she works for, Rin Tohyama (Riisa Naka)….

‘Beef 2,’ Black Dramedy Exposes The Malignity Of Mankind

The American comedy drama anthology television series created by Lee Sung Jin returns to Netflix with a second season that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We are introduced to Joshua “Josh” Martín (Oscar Isaac) and his British wife Lindsay Crane-Martín (Carey Mulligan). Josh is the general manager of a country club,…

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Review: Pennywise Is Back…

@Courtesy of HBO MAX After the worldwide success of the two movies dedicated to Pennywise and the Losers, Andy Muschietti decided that there was more to say about IT, the masterpiece novel written by Stephen King. Inspired by the interludes that in an obscure and elusive way talk about the genesis of the evil entity…

“Black Rabbit” : Press Conference With Stars Jude Law, Jason Bateman and Creators Kate Susman, Zach Baylin

@Courtesy of Netflix Black Rabbit : When the owner of the hottest restaurant in New York allows his troubled brother to return to the family business, he opens the door to old traumas and new dangers that threaten to bring down everything they’ve built. Creator : Kate Susman, Zach Baylin. Executive Producer : Zach Baylin, Jude…

‘Task’ : Press Conference With Actors Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones and Creator Brad Ingelsby

@Courtesy of HBO MAX Task : Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man. Creator : Brad Engelsby Executive Producer : Brad Engelsby, Ron Schmidt Network : HBO Genre : Crime, Drama Original…

Basketball Movies for NBA Fans to Watch During the Playoffs

©Courtesy of Unsplash Here are always new movies being released and reviews to read from respected critics. However, despite the conveyor belt of fresh releases that come out in cinemas and on Netflix, sometimes loading up a classic film is a preference for movie lovers. For basketball fans, in particular, there are some much-loved productions…

4th Annual International Film Festival Manhattan Industry Screening at the Festival De Cannes

©Courtesy of IFFM Festival Director Luis Pedron is excited to announce that the 4th Annual International Film Festival Manhattan Industry screening as part of the Short Film Corner / Rendez-vous Industry Events at the Festival de Cannes will be happening on May 20, 2026 @ 18:00 – 19:50 at the Palais G Palais de Festivals…

Best Movies and Documentaries About the Kentucky Derby

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko Written by Paulius Narkevičius It’s hard to explain the Kentucky Derby to a non-horse racing fan. In fact, it is even harder to compare it to a different sporting event. We’re talking about a spectacle that has been going on for more than 150 years, and it is often called “the…

The Cross-Continental Love Story Has Always Been Cinema’s Most Powerful Subject. So Why Has It Run Out of Things to Say?

©Courtesy of Noël Coward. (The rights to the film “Brief Encounter” are currently held by the estate of Noël Coward) There is a specific kind of ache that the best cross-cultural romance films understand better than any other genre. It is not simply the ache of two people wanting each other, it’s the ache of…

Five Legendary Bond Film Locations To Visit at Any Time

Written by Bradley James Watching a James Bond film can make you want a lot of different things: fancy cars, secret agent training, the company of a beautiful woman (or handsome man), or even a new wardrobe full of sharp formal wear. The films are designed as much to be eye candy as anything else. Above all…