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Storm Reid is set to star alongside Kathryn Newton, Dove Cameron, J. Smith-Cameron, and Owen Painter in Hot Year, a coming-of-age revenge thriller marking the feature directorial debut of Roxy Sophie Sorkin. Written and directed by Sorkin, the indie film is slated to begin production in Oklahoma this May. Described by Sorkin as “an exploration […]
Fans of streaming series have grown accustomed to shorter seasons, yet frustration persists when shows like Hulu’s Paradise air only eight episodes per season. For years, viewers wondered why series no longer ran 20-plus episodes like traditional network shows. Now, Sterling K. Brown has offered a clear explanation. In a viral Instagram comment responding to […]
A news breakdown with commentary Two actors just fell through a window on a film set in South Carolina. One needed stitches all over his hands. The other reportedly walked away unscathed. Jonathan Majors is starring in an as-yet-untitled action film — though sources suggest it may be called Run Hide Fight Infidels — produced […]
Netflix has released the official trailer for 180, a new South African thriller set to premiere on the streaming platform on April 17, 2026. The film centers on Zak, played by Prince Grootboom, a reformed gangster whose life is turned upside down when a road rage incident leaves his son critically injured. The trailer offers […]
The short documentary film Fenice has earned recognition as an Official Honoree at the 30th Annual Webby Awards, placing it among the top 25% of nearly 13,000 entries submitted from more than 70 countries worldwide. The film was honored in the Best Documentary Storytelling category under Video & Film. Directed by Sterling Hampton IV and […]
Dolores “Dee” Freeman, a veteran character actress whose career spanned decades across television, has died. She was 66. Freeman passed away on April 2, 2026, following what her family described as “a brave and fearless fight” with stage 4 lung cancer. The news was shared in a statement posted to her Instagram. “On behalf of […]
Hulu is passing on its previously announced comedy pilot Group Chat, but La La Anthony and Kim Kardashian are already back at the streamer with a fresh project. The new untitled half-hour comedy comes from Girls Trip writer Tracy Oliver, who is both writing and executive producing, while Anthony and Kardashian also serve as executive […]
Easter weekend was made for this. Whether you’re gathered around the TV after Sunday dinner, winding down after church, or just looking for something that actually means something — this list has you covered. From brand new releases to timeless classics, these 25+ films span horror, comedy, drama, and everything in between. What they all […]
Disney+ is gearing up for a new Animorphs TV series, with Proximity Media’s Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian executive producing, Variety has confirmed. The series is in early development, and Bayan Wolcott is attached to write and executive produce. The official logline describes the story as following “a group of teenagers who uncover […]
Netflix is giving audiences a powerful reason to mark their calendars: the official trailer for the seven-part documentary series The Trials of Winnie Mandela has officially dropped. The release lands on the eighth anniversary of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s passing, a moment that invites reflection on the life of one of South Africa’s most complex and influential […]