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Resident Evil Is Tracking for a Franchise Record, and Everyone Is Quoting the Wrong Number
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil opens on 18 September tracking for a franchise-record start. The number everyone is citing to prove the series never broke through — $26.6 million — is being misread, and it is almost exactly the entire American gross of the biggest Resident Evil film ever made.
September 12, 2026 1:20 pm
Paramount Wants Twelve States to Post a Bond for a Penalty Paramount Invented
Paramount's $31-a-share takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery is cleared in 68 countries and frozen by a courthouse in Oakland. It is now asking a judge to make twelve state attorneys general post a bond of around $1.9 billion — largely to cover a penalty Paramount invented itself, to outbid Netflix.
September 11, 2026 1:15 pm
Coyote vs. Acme Passed the Tax Write-Off It Was Killed For in Nine Days
Warner Bros. decided a finished Looney Tunes film was worth more as a tax deduction than as a movie. Ketchup Entertainment bought it, released it on 28 August, and in nine days it earned more than the write-off was reportedly worth.
September 9, 2026 1:05 pm
Forty-One Screens on Earth Can Show The Odyssey Properly. They Have Made $66 Million.
IMAX has extended The Odyssey's 70mm run to the end of September — the third extension, taking it to eleven weeks. Forty-one screens in the world can show the film the way it was shot. Those forty-one have taken $66 million between them, which is more than most films make anywhere.
September 6, 2026 1:00 pm
Zack Snyder Made a Small Movie With His Own Money, and TIFF Just Squeezed It In
TIFF has added a last-minute special screening of The Last Photograph, the independently financed revenge film Zack Snyder shot in Colombia, Iceland and Los Angeles. It premieres 6:30pm on Sunday, Sept. 13.
September 1, 2026 1:10 pm
The Writers Guild Has Words for the Mayor of Los Angeles
The WGA hit back at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday after she expressed support for a settlement in the litigation surrounding the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
August 27, 2026 2:31 pm
Michael Douglas' Biggest Career Mistake Cost Him Millions
The Hollywood legend admits passing on one animated movie voiceover opportunity turned out to be a financial disaster that haunts him more than any other career decision.
January 25, 2026 9:38 am
Why Jeff Bridges' Iconic Character Changed Modern Cinema Forever
Twenty-five years later, the Coen brothers' cult masterpiece continues to influence everything from comedy to actual religious movements. But what really happened in that final scene?
January 24, 2026 4:39 pm
Don Cheadle Admits His Most Controversial Film Has Problems
The acclaimed actor opens up about his divisive performances and defends a polarizing Oscar winner that sparked heated debates about race in America.
January 24, 2026 4:26 pm
Greatest Action Movies From 2000s That Changed Cinema Forever
The decade that gave us legendary blockbusters and redefined what action cinema could achieve. From superhero origins to martial arts masterpieces, these films set the standard for everything that followed.
January 24, 2026 9:49 am
Warner Bros Launches Massive Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Events
Warner Bros Discovery unveils an extensive celebration marking 25 years since Harry Potter's theatrical debut, featuring special screenings with unseen footage, immersive experiences, and worldwide themed events throughout the year.
January 23, 2026 11:35 am
Scottish Deportation Standoff Documentary Shocks Sundance Audiences
A gripping new film captures neighbors who literally threw themselves under government vans to stop deportations in Scotland. The documentary's raw footage and celebrity reenactments reveal an extraordinary act of civil resistance that mirrors America's own immigration battles.
January 23, 2026 8:53 am
Pratt's AI Thriller 'Mercy' Headed for Box Office Disaster
The Guardians of the Galaxy star's latest sci-fi venture faces brutal opening weekend predictions despite his recent blockbuster streak. Industry insiders warn the futuristic courtroom drama might not even crack double digits.
January 20, 2026 3:47 pm
Violent Night Director's Shark Movie Lands at Netflix
Tommy Wirkola's predator thriller featuring Phoebe Dynevor and Djimon Hounsou switches from theatrical release to streaming platform after Sony deal falls through.
January 20, 2026 9:40 am
Downey Jr. and Chalamet Coin 'Dunesday' for Epic Movie Clash
Two Hollywood heavyweights playfully address their blockbuster films hitting theaters simultaneously in December 2026, creating another potential cultural phenomenon.
January 18, 2026 10:26 am
Movies That Appear Exactly When You Need Them Most
Some films have an uncanny ability to surface during pivotal moments in our lives, offering comfort, challenge, or clarity precisely when we're ready to receive their message.
January 17, 2026 8:38 pm
Ryan Prows Talks Vampire Cops and LA's Dark Side
The director behind Night Patrol opens up about blending horror with social commentary, creating authentic LA stories, and why vampire lore still has surprises left to offer modern audiences.
January 16, 2026 12:49 pm
RDJ and Chalamet Coin 'Dunesday' for Epic Box Office Battle
Two Hollywood heavyweights are preparing for a December showdown that could rival the legendary Barbenheimer phenomenon. The stars have already given their clash a memorable nickname.
January 15, 2026 9:36 am
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