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.
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.
This Collider opinion piece argues that three fantasy films surpass The Lord of the Rings, challenging the widely held view of Peter Jackson's trilogy as the untouchable pinnacle of the genre. The author contends that films offering more morally complex characters, unconventional structures and grounded emotional stakes can…
David Lynch removed his executive-producer credit from Eli Roth’s 2002 horror film Cabin Fever after it had helped the debut feature secure cast and financing. Lynch believed his prominent name risked misleading audiences into thinking he had directed the film, potentially overshadowing Roth’s authorship. Roth had added Lynch’s…
Comedian and Saturday Night Live cast member Sarah Sherman has signed with talent agency WME, which will support her expansion into film and television alongside her ongoing original projects. The move reflects the growing profile of Sherman, who performs stand-up under the name Sarah Squirm and has been…
Nintendo and Hasbro have announced a multi-year toy partnership tied to The Legend of Zelda franchise, with the range set to launch in 2027 alongside the live-action film adaptation. No specific characters or locations have been confirmed yet, but the collaboration will kick off with three six-inch scale…
Warner Bros' genre label Clockwork is preparing to start filming this autumn on "Nasty," a new film starring Jenna Ortega and Oscar nominee Rose Byrne. The project reunites Byrne with director Mary Bronstein, who earned her a first Best Actress Oscar nomination for "If I Had Legs I'd…
Collider has released an exclusive sneak peek clip from "Water Park Shark," a new horror comedy from the director behind the "Sharknado" franchise. The film, which is available now to rent or purchase, follows the familiar creature-feature formula of low-budget shark chaos, this time relocated to a coastal…
A new documentary, *A Paradise Lost*, tells the story of the Palila, a tiny endangered Hawaiian bird that became the unlikely subject of a landmark 1979 lawsuit against the state of Hawaii aimed at preventing its extinction. Directed by Hawaii-born filmmaker Laurie Sumiye, the film blends animation and…
The historic Occidental Studios lot near downtown Los Angeles has had its asking price slashed from $45 million to $25 million a year after first going on the market, reflecting a broader slowdown in Hollywood soundstage demand. The cut, made by owner Occidental Entertainment Group via broker CBRE,…
The box office finally feels like its old self again. Years after the pandemic brought the film industry to its knees, moviegoing is back thanks to sleeper hits like “Obsession” and “Backrooms” and successful sequels like “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” “Toy Story 5” and “The Devil Wears…
EXCLUSIVE: Independent European-U.S. TV series Odysseus is being readied in the slipstream of glowing reviews for Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster movie The Odyssey. Tanweer, the Greek distributor of Nolan’s film, is producing the new and unrelated TV series out of Athens, with Karl Gajdusek, Jordan Dykstra and Sean Finegan…