Film

Disney’s Biggest Box Office Bomb of 2026 Officially Begins Its Streaming Redemption Arc

• *Moana* remake topped Disney+’s global chart after its debut.
• The film earned about $325 million against a reported $250 million production budget.
• Critics’ reviews were poor, but audience scores were more positive.

Disney’s live-action *Moana* remake has begun its streaming run at the top of Disney+’s global chart, offering the film a chance to recover its reputation after disappointing cinema sales. Its strong audience reception may help it find viewers who did not see it in cinemas, despite weak reviews…

Aaron Paul Originally Had A Much More Important Role In Clayface

• Aaron Paul’s larger role was mostly cut from *Clayface*.
• He played Matt Hagen’s abusive father.
• The story shifted towards more universal themes of revenge.

Aaron Paul’s role in the DC horror film *Clayface* was originally much larger, but most of his scenes were cut before the theatrical release. Director James Watkins says the change reflects a shift in the film’s focus, from Matt Hagen being defined by his abusive father to a…

Mavericks’ Flagg hurt as women allegedly stranded abroad; Wind River praised

A safety advocate warns some women are left overseas without passports or a way home. Sheffield residents raise concerns over train pollution, while Wind River earns praise and The Social Reckoning loses most North American bookings.

In 2008, a movie script kept Angelina Jolie up at night. Months later, she earned an Oscar nomination

• *Changeling*’s story about a missing child unsettled Jolie.
• She took the lead role and received an Oscar nomination.
• The 2008 film more than doubled its budget.

Angelina Jolie initially considered leaving Clint Eastwood’s 2008 drama *Changeling* because its story about a missing child kept her awake at night. She took the role of Christine Collins, and her performance earned an Academy Award nomination. The film is based on a true story set in the…

‘Wicked’ Officially Sets New 2027 Release With Elphaba and Glinda [Exclusive]

• Mattel’s new *Wicked: For Good* dolls arrive in spring 2027.
• Paul Tazewell designed the collector dolls with Mattel.
• Their outfits include colours that reference the witches’ friendship.

Mattel will release Elphaba and Glinda collector dolls for *Wicked: For Good* in spring 2027, designed with costume designer Paul Tazewell. The designs draw on the film’s costumes and use details from each witch’s wardrobe to reflect the friendship at the centre of their story. Elphaba’s dramatic outfit…

Morelia Film Festival Prizes: ‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building,’ an ‘Expression of Pure, Unbound Beauty,’ Wins Top ‘Ojo’ Award

• “Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building” won Morelia’s top Ojo award.
• The film also received the fiction audience award.
• Morelia’s next edition will celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Bruno Santamaría Razo’s debut feature, “Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building”, won the top Ojo award at the 24th Morelia Film Festival. The coming-of-age drama draws on the director’s childhood and was praised by the international jury for turning painful memories into beauty; it also won…

The 10 Most Rewatchable Fantasy Movies of the 2000s, Ranked

• The 2000s delivered fantasy films with a wide range of styles.
• The ranking includes *Twilight*, *Corpse Bride* and *Stardust*.
• The article excerpt ends partway through its *Coraline* discussion.

Fantasy films had a varied decade in the 2000s, from whimsical adventures to darker stories and epic quests. The article ranks ten films for their rewatch value, arguing that many still hold up and offer a broader range of moods than today’s often more realistic fantasy. The text…

10 Modern Horror Movies That Are 10/10 Masterpieces

• The article celebrates ten modern horror films as masterpieces.
• It links horror’s appeal to strong filmmaking and personal themes.
• The supplied excerpt discusses *I Saw the TV Glow*, *It Ends* and *Weapons*.

The article argues that recent horror films have gained wider recognition as serious works of cinema, spanning independent projects and studio releases. It highlights ten modern films as “10/10” achievements, praising their craft and their ability to make horror resonate with audiences. The supplied text discusses three films:…

Laika has spent 20 years building up to Wildwood

• Wildwood is Laika’s biggest stop-motion film.
• Nearly 50 animators and 200 puppets brought it to life.
• The production builds on techniques developed across Laika’s films.

Laika’s Wildwood is the studio’s largest stop-motion production to date, bringing a long-running project to the screen after years of development. Director Travis Knight says the story’s themes of love, loss and grief made it personally important to him, while the film also shows how the studio has…

Matt Damon’s Gritty James Bond Replacement Is Officially Streaming on Netflix

• All five Bourne films are now streaming on Netflix.
• Matt Damon stars in four films; Jeremy Renner leads the spin-off.
• The franchise brought a grittier style to spy action.

Matt Damon’s Jason Bourne films offer a darker, more grounded alternative to the glamorous, gadget-filled world of James Bond. Now all five films in the franchise are streaming on Netflix, bringing together a series that helped shift Hollywood spy and action films towards more physical, realistic fights. The…