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Film remains one of the most influential forms of storytelling in contemporary culture, shaping how audiences around the world experience narratives and ideas. From major studio releases to independent productions, the industry continues to evolve with new technologies, business models and creative voices challenging traditional conventions. This topic covers the full spectrum of cinema—the blockbusters that dominate box offices, the intimate character studies that premiere at festivals, and everything in between.

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Beyond the screen, the film industry itself generates significant headlines. Studio mergers reshape the competitive landscape, streaming platforms alter how films reach audiences, and casting announcements provoke cultural conversations. Critics and audiences alike engage in passionate debates about artistic merit, representation and the direction of cinema itself.

Whether you're interested in reviews of the latest releases, industry news that affects which films get made and distributed, or the ongoing cultural conversations about what film means today, this topic brings together coverage that matters to film enthusiasts and those curious about the forces shaping entertainment and storytelling.

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‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Final Trailer Gives Wile E. An Action-Packed Legal Fight Ahead Of Comic-Con Screening

  • Final trailer released before Comic-Con screening
  • Wile E. Coyote sues Acme
  • Film reaches cinemas on 28 August

Ketchup Entertainment has released the final trailer for *Coyote vs. Acme* ahead of its first public screening at Comic-Con. The film follows Wile E. Coyote as he joins a legal action against Acme over its unreliable products, and its release is notable because Warner Bros. Discovery cancelled it…

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The 1984 movie Steve Martin will always regret never making: “I just couldn’t do it”

  • Martin did not return for *The Jerk, Too*.
  • He remained an executive producer.
  • His absence changed the sequel’s identity.

Steve Martin is said to regret not taking part in the 1984 television sequel *The Jerk, Too*, which revisited the character he made famous in the 1979 comedy *The Jerk*. The article presents the decision as significant because Martin’s absence meant the follow-up lacked the original film’s star…

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Netflix Officially Debuts First Look at Adam Sandler’s New Musical Dramedy

  • Netflix unveils trailer for Sunny Sandler’s musical dramedy.
  • A school lead role coincides with a mother’s cancer recurrence.
  • Melanie Lynskey and Steve Buscemi co-star.

Netflix has released the first trailer for Don’t Say Good Luck, a coming-of-age musical dramedy starring Sunny Sandler and produced by her father, Adam Sandler. The film follows a teenager whose excitement at winning the lead in her school musical is complicated when her mother learns that her…

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The roaring 20s: how the current decade revolutionised cinema

  • YouTube-trained directors are now making major box-office hit films
  • Obsession and Backrooms grossed $442m and $384m worldwide respectively
  • Expired 1923 copyrights spawned horror spin-offs of Pooh and Steamboat Willie

The 2020s, despite widespread predictions of decline for the theatrical film industry amid streaming, YouTube and pandemic closures, have actually become one of the most innovative decades in cinema history. Faced with pressure and necessity, film-makers and studios have developed new production models and creative approaches that simply…

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‘Supergirl’ Flies Onto Digital With Epic New Behind the Scenes Look [Exclusive]

  • "Supergirl" releases digitally on 28 July, physical media on 8 September
  • Home release includes over 90 minutes of bonus featurettes
  • Collider shares exclusive clip on the film's alien planet design

Warner Bros.' new DC film "Supergirl" is set to arrive on digital platforms on 28 July, following its cinema release this summer, with physical 4K, Blu-ray and DVD editions to follow on 8 September. The release marks the second theatrical instalment in James Gunn's rebooted DC Universe, and…

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‘Half Man’s Jamie Bell Officially Returns in First Look at Twisted New Satirical Comedy [Exclusive]

  • Jamie Bell stars in new dark comedy *Rosebush Pruning*.
  • Exclusive clip shows a fractious family unravelling over a new outsider.
  • Film opens in North American cinemas on 24 July 2026.

Jamie Bell returns to cinemas in *Rosebush Pruning*, a satirical dark comedy that has now completed its festival run and is set for its American theatrical release. Collider has exclusively shared a first-look clip from the film, which follows a deeply dysfunctional family whose fragile dynamic is threatened…

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Hasbro Reveals Epic Lineup of Street Fighter Figures Based on the New Movie | Comic Con 2026

  • Hasbro launches four Street Fighter film figures on 1 October.
  • Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li cost $27.99 each.
  • Akuma costs $39.99 and all figures are Walmart-exclusive.

Hasbro has unveiled a Walmart-exclusive range of 6-inch Street Fighter action figures tied to the forthcoming 2026 reboot film. The collection brings the film’s principal fighters into a collector-focused format, adding to Hasbro’s Comic-Con announcements and offering fans merchandise ahead of the movie’s October release. The first wave…

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Motor City Review

  • Near-silent revenge thriller succeeds through physical action and visual storytelling.
  • Alan Ritchson and Ben Foster lead the committed performances.
  • Strong set pieces outweigh familiar plot and character problems.

Motor City is a sparse, 1970s-set revenge thriller starring Alan Ritchson as John Miller, a former soldier framed for a drug crime who escapes prison to pursue those responsible. IGN’s review finds the film highly entertaining despite its near-silent premise, arguing that strong physical performances, visual storytelling and…

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Crystal Methyd Made Her Return to ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Worth It

  • Crystal Methyd wins RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 11
  • First winner of Mexican descent in the show's history
  • Returns six years after her pandemic-disrupted season 12 run

Crystal Methyd has won RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 11, marking a triumphant return to the franchise six years after finishing as a season 12 finalist. Her original season aired in early 2020 and was largely overshadowed by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the finale…

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Murdoch and Musk in the crosshairs at Venice film festival

  • Danny Boyle's Murdoch drama Ink opens Venice on 2 September
  • Alex Gibney's four-hour Elon Musk documentary screens out of competition
  • Only one female director features in this year's competition lineup

The Venice film festival's 83rd edition will open with Danny Boyle's Ink, a drama starring Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch during his 1969 acquisition of the Sun, and will also screen a four-hour Alex Gibney documentary on Elon Musk out of competition. The lineup, unveiled by artistic director…

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