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After ‘Backrooms,’ Another Viral Internet Horror Is Getting a Big Screen Adaptation

• YouTuber-directed horror films achieved blockbuster success in 2026, with multiple releases grossing hundreds of millions worldwide
• Studios are now competing to acquire and develop internet horror properties, with Warner Bros. and Sony/TriStar securing adaptation rights to viral creature concepts

Following the success of A24's Backrooms movie, another horror adaptation of a viral internet sensation is also now in the works.

Meg Stalter Addresses ‘Oh, Mary’ Absence A Week After Broadway Debut

• Meg Stalter says bronchitis, not other reasons, caused her Broadway absence.
• She denied Reddit rumours of being seen at a comedy club.
• Understudies have covered her Oh, Mary! role; she hopes to return this weekend.

Comedian and actress Meg Stalter has addressed her recent absence from Broadway's Oh, Mary!, revealing on Instagram that she has been battling bronchitis rather than skipping performances for any other reason. The clarification came after online speculation, including a Reddit thread claiming she had been spotted at a…

5 Best Family Movies of 2026 So Far

• Collider lists 2026’s leading family films so far.
• ‘Toy Story 5’ examines technology’s impact on play.
• ‘Minions & Monsters’ continues a successful franchise.

Collider ranks five family films released in 2026 so far, arguing that the year has already produced strong entries across streaming, established franchises and original ideas. It highlights the continuing appeal of familiar characters while suggesting that several forthcoming releases could change the ranking later in the year.…

Denzel Washington Was Always at His Best Working With This Misunderstood Action Filmmaker

• Washington and Tony Scott made five films together.
• *Man on Fire* is presented as their best collaboration.
• Their partnership blended intensity with character depth.

The article argues that Denzel Washington produced some of his strongest action performances through his five collaborations with director Tony Scott. It presents their partnership as mutually challenging, combining Scott’s energetic, visually aggressive style with Washington’s ability to bring depth and variation to tough, driven characters. Their first…

The movie genre Quentin Tarantino always wanted to tick off his bucket list but never will: “I’d love to”

• Tarantino has long wanted to direct a romantic comedy.
• He believes rom-coms are unfairly undervalued.
• His final film is still unknown.

Quentin Tarantino has said he would like to make a romantic comedy, arguing that the genre has been unfairly marginalised. The prospect matters because he is better known for crime, western and martial-arts-influenced films, and has indicated that he intends to make only one more feature. Tarantino said…

18 Years Later, These Are the 10 Best Movies of 2008

• Collider celebrates 2008’s lasting cinematic variety.
• ‘Step Brothers’ is praised as a standout broad comedy.
• ‘Speed Racer’ is reassessed as ahead of its time.

Collider ranks its 10 best films of 2008, arguing that the year produced more than major comic-book blockbusters: it also delivered acclaimed mainstream releases, overlooked failures and later cult favourites. The article presents the choices as films whose reputations have endured or improved over time. - ‘Step Brothers’…

As a Casual Fan, Here’s How I’d Rank All 7 Harry Potter Books

• Collider writer ranks all seven Harry Potter books from worst to best.
• "Order of the Phoenix" ranked lowest; "Chamber of Secrets" also criticised.
• Piece reflects on Rowling's controversies complicating the series' legacy.

A Collider writer offers a personal, casual-fan ranking of all seven Harry Potter novels, framed against the series' increasingly complicated legacy. The piece notes that J.K. Rowling's public views and her financial support of causes deemed hateful have made it harder for many readers to separate the books…

LISTEN: What’s Fueling the Box Office Rebound and How Can Hollywood Keep it Going?

• Variety podcast examines reasons behind the 2026 summer box office recovery
• Unconventional hits, not just franchises, are driving renewed audience interest
• Nolan's "The Odyssey" and a possible comedy revival seen as key next tests

Variety's "Daily Variety" podcast features executive editor Brent Lang discussing a report he co-wrote with Rebecca Rubin on the summer 2026 box office rebound, exploring what has driven the recovery and what studios and cinema chains need to do to sustain it. The optimism marks a notable shift…

Why Aren’t There More Imax 70mm Screens for ‘The Odyssey’? ‘It’s Not Practical,’ Company Says

• Only 25 US cinemas can show “The Odyssey” in Imax 70mm.
• Obsolete parts and lost expertise restrict projector expansion.
• Imax says film projection is impractical to scale.

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”, the first film shot entirely on Imax cameras, has been released with strong demand for true Imax 70mm screenings. However, only 25 US cinemas can show the film in that format, limiting access despite audiences travelling long distances to see it as intended. Imax…

7 of Spider-Man’s Biggest Transformations in the Marvel Comic Books

Collider previews seven major Spider-Man transformations from Marvel comics, linking them to the apparent physical mutation Peter Parker will undergo in the forthcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The article treats the comic-book stories as possible context for the film’s new powers and unanswered questions, including whether Peter’s…