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In Cannes Doc ‘Gabin,’ Filmed Over a Decade, a Boy Is Caught Between His Family’s Farm Life and His Own Dreams
Maxence Voiseux's feature debut, world premiering in Cannes' Directors' Fortnight, follows the titular young man in northern France from age 8 to 18.
‘Masha and the Bear’ Movie to Be Produced by Creator of YouTube Record-Breaking Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Oleg Kuzovkov, the creator of hit 3D animated show “Masha and the Bear,” is to produce the first original feature film based on the record-breaking property. The show is incredibly popular on YouTube and one of its episodes is the most-watched non-music video on the platform: the episode titled “Masha and the Bear: Recipe for […]
James Badge Dale, Elena Anaya & Laurence Fishburne Set For Crime-Thriller ‘Interference’ — Cannes Market
EXCLUSIVE: James Badge Dale (World War Z), Elena Anaya (Wonder Woman) and Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix) have been set to star in writer-director Mel Rodriguez III’s (In Stereo) crime thriller Interference. Set in Spain, Interference “follows a successful American expat whose carefully constructed life with his wife and son begins to unravel after he is arrested for […]
Parallel Tales’ & ‘All Of A Sudden’ EPs Launch Boutique Film Financier Saudade Ink
EXCLUSIVE: Ireland-UK producer Mike Downey and Istanbul-based Emir Külal Haznevi have joined forces on boutique film financing outfit Saudade Ink to develop, produce and invest in arthouse cinema from across the world. The film production and development fund, which has been pulled together with a consortium of private individuals from Turkey and the Middle East, […]
The Sheep Detectives' Has an Unexpected Lightness of Touch (Film Review) - - Movies We Texted About
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Melissa Leo to Star in Sean Byrne’s ‘The Mannequin’ for Studiocanal Genre Label Sixth Dimension
The Academy Award winner will topline the “serial killer procedural” that is being described as an “original, violent and blistering high-stakes thriller” being introduced to buyers in Cannes this week.
Melissa Leo Starring in Serial Killer Procedural ‘The Mannequin’ From ‘Dangerous Animals’ Filmmaker Sean Byrne
Melissa Leo, the Oscar-winning star of “The Fighter,” will appear in “The Mannequin,” a serial killer procedural from Sean Byrne, the twisted auteur behind “Dangerous Animals.” Studiocanal’s new genre label Sixth Dimension is backing the film and will launch worldwide sales at Cannes. It will release the picture in the U.K., France, Germany, Benelux, Poland, […]
SkyShowtime Renews ‘Where The Sun Always Shines’ As ‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Kristofer Hivju Joins Cast
EXCLUSIVE: Kristofer Hivju (Game of Thrones) has joined Swedish drama Where the Sun Always Shines, which has been renewed for a second season by SkyShowtime. Comcast and Paramount owned SkyShowtime said the first season of the show was a breakout hit on its European streaming service. Johan Glans and Celie Sparre also join the cast […]
Google's Movie Rankings Explained: How Films Get Classified and Why It Matters for Streaming Fans
If you've ever searched for a movie on Google and wondered why certain titles shoot to the top of results while others vanish into page two oblivion, you're not alone. The way Google classifies and ranks film-related content has a direct impact on wh
Melissa Leo Joins Sean Byrne's Psychological Thriller *The Mannequin* — Everything We Know
Cannes is always full of surprises, and this year's market delivered a genuinely exciting announcement for horror and thriller fans. Oscar-winning actress Melissa Leo is set to star in *The Mannequin*, a new psychological thriller from Australian dir
Hong Sangsoo's *The Day She Returns* Lands Major International Sales — France, Spain & China Sign On
Hong Sangsoo is not slowing down. The South Korean auteur behind quietly revolutionary films like *In Front of Your Face*, *The Novelist's Film*, and *Walk Up* has a new title making serious noise on the international market. *The Day She Returns* is
Kelvin Harrison Jr. at Cannes 2025: Presenting the Golden Globes Documentary Prize for Impactful Storytelling
The Cannes Film Festival has always been a stage where cinema's most compelling voices get their moment. This year, one of Hollywood's most quietly powerful talents steps into a new role — not on screen, but at the podium. Kelvin Harrison Jr. is set
Kelvin Harrison Jr. Steps Into Cannes 2025: Jury Duty, Documentary Glory, and a Star on the Rise
Kelvin Harrison Jr. is having a moment — and it's not slowing down anytime soon. The acclaimed actor, best known for his raw, layered performances in films like *Waves*, *Luce*, and *Elvis*, has officially been announced as a jury member at the 2025
Star Wars Legend Michael Pennington Has Died at 82 — Remembering the Man Behind Moff Jerjerrod
The galaxy far, far away lost one of its own. Michael Pennington, the British stage and screen actor best known to millions of moviegoers as the cold, calculating Imperial Moff Jerjerrod in *Star Wars: Return of the Jedi*, has passed away at the age
Salman Khan at 60: The 'Battle of Galwan' Teaser Just Changed Everything
Salman Khan does not do quiet birthdays. Never has. The man who gave us *Dabangg*, *Sultan*, and *Tiger Zinda Hai* turned 60 this year, and instead of a cake-cutting ceremony or a polite social media post, he dropped a teaser for *Battle of Galwan* —
Project Hail Mary Hits Streaming — And It's Already a Box Office Phenomenon at $655 Million
Science fiction just had its biggest moment of the year. *Project Hail Mary*, the Ryan Gosling-led space survival thriller adapted from Andy Weir's beloved novel, is now making its way to streaming platforms — and it arrives riding a wave of extraord
China Box Office: *Dear You* Dominates Post-Holiday Screens While *Mortal Kombat 2* Fights Its Way In
The Chinese box office rarely sits still. Even in the quieter frames that follow a major holiday rush, the market has a way of throwing up surprises — a sleeper hit that refuses to quit, a franchise sequel that arrives with fists swinging, and a coll
Telugu OTT Releases This Week: Best New Movies & Web Series Streaming in May 2026
May 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest months for Telugu content across streaming platforms. From high-octane action thrillers to emotionally charged family dramas, the lineup hitting Prime Video, Netflix, Aha, and ZEE5 this week is genuin
Vijay Kumar Wants Karnataka to Embrace Change — And He's Not Staying Quiet About It
Karnataka's political landscape has long been a battleground of competing ideologies, regional pride, and cultural identity. Now, veteran actor and politician **Vijay Kumar** is adding his voice to the conversation — and he's doing it with the kind o
Why Smart OTT Platforms Are Winning the Digital Discovery War in 2025
The streaming wars aren't just being fought with content budgets anymore. They're being fought on Google's first page. Every time someone types "best Tamil movies on OTT" or "where to watch Vijay Thalapathy's latest film," a battle is happening in th
That Night on Netflix: The Spanish Thriller You Need to Watch Right Now
Spain keeps delivering some of the most gripping crime dramas on streaming, and *That Night* (*Esa Noche*) is the latest addition to a growing list of must-watch Spanish thrillers on Netflix. If you burned through *Money Heist*, devoured *The Innocen
Best New Movies to Stream at Home in 2026: Your Ultimate Watch Guide
The couch is calling. The popcorn is ready. And honestly? 2026 might be the best year yet to stay in and stream. Whether you're chasing superhero spectacles, slow-burn thrillers, or prestige dramas that demand your full attention, the lineup hitting
Project Hail Mary Streaming Release: When and Where You Can Watch Ryan Gosling's Sci-Fi Epic
Ryan Gosling in a space survival thriller based on one of the most beloved science fiction novels of the past decade? Yes, please. *Project Hail Mary* has been one of the most anticipated films on the horizon for years, and now the conversation aroun
Jennifer Aniston Crashes *The Comeback* Podcast to Put Valerie Cherish on the Hot Seat
Nobody saw it coming. Jennifer Aniston — one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, a woman whose career has spanned *Friends*, *The Morning Show*, and a string of box office hits — quietly slipped into the recording booth of *The Comeback* pod