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Academy CEO Bill Kramer Doubles Down on YouTube Move: “You’ll See a Very Different-Looking Oscars”

  • Oscars moving to YouTube in 2029 for global reach with free access in 30 languages
  • Declining TV viewership prompted pivot towards digital platform with greater engagement potential
  • YouTube deal includes ceremony plus nominations, Governors Awards, interviews and educational content

Academy CEO Bill Kramer has reaffirmed plans to move the Academy Awards to YouTube from 2029, describing the decision as forward-thinking rather than risky. The Oscars, which have been broadcast on ABC in the United States since 1976, will shift to YouTube's platform starting with the 101st Academy…

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CROSSBONE SKULLY, Featuring ALICE COOPER Guitarists TOMMY HENRIKSEN And ANNA CARA, Announces ‘Condemned To Rock N’ Roll’ Album

  • CROSSBONE SKULLY will release its second album on 29 January.
  • New single “Riding With Angels” is available now.
  • The 14-track record features Alice Cooper guitarist Anna Cara.

CROSSBONE SKULLY, the band led by Alice Cooper and Hollywood Vampires guitarist Tommy Henriksen, will release its second album, *Condemned To Rock N’ Roll*, on 29 January through earMUSIC. The announcement was accompanied by the new single “Riding With Angels”, which presents a more reflective side of the…

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8 Best Disney Movies That Made $1 Billion, Ranked

  • Disney's $1 billion films achieved critical acclaim and box-office dominance.
  • Frozen challenged traditional princess narratives with groundbreaking storytelling.
  • Black Panther showcased Marvel's ability to adapt compelling comic-book characters.

This article ranks the best Disney films that grossed over $1 billion worldwide, highlighting those that achieved both financial and critical success beyond mere revenue. - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is celebrated as Disney's best Star Wars film, introducing compelling characters like Jyn Erso and Cassian…

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6 Forgotten R-Rated War Movies That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

  • Six underappreciated R-rated war films receive renewed attention.
  • The films examine conflict’s violence, corruption and human cost.
  • *Who’ll Stop the Rain* and *Cross of Iron* are key examples.

The article highlights six overlooked R-rated war films that combine strong filmmaking with serious examinations of conflict, violence and its social consequences. It argues that, although war cinema can glamorise fighting, these films use grim subject matter and morally complex stories to explore trauma, political unrest and the…

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Naima Mohamud Explains Why Finland Needs a Film Like ‘Halima’: ‘It Was a Long Time Coming’ (EXCLUSIVE)

  • First Finnish feature directed by Black woman wins major festival award
  • Film addresses long-overlooked Somali-Finnish identity and cultural understanding
  • Director specialises in joyful cinema centred on children's perspectives

Finnish-Somali director Naima Mohamud's debut feature "Halima" has been named Best Fiction Project at the Finnish Film Affair, marking the first Finnish feature film directed by a Black woman. Mohamud emphasises the cultural significance of the film, noting that Somali communities have lived in Finland for over 35…

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CAA’s Roeg Sutherland on How ‘La Bola Negra’ Should Lead to Optimism About the Market at a Time When There’s ‘More Money Out There Than There Ever Was’

  • American audiences now regularly watch international films, representing a major market shift from seven years ago
  • Record private equity from Asia and Middle East funding international film production
  • Directors matter more than IP; international films now commanding higher prices than American ones

Roeg Sutherland, co-head of CAA's media finance and international film group, addressed the Zurich Summit to highlight expanding opportunities in international cinema. He emphasised that American audiences have fundamentally shifted their viewing habits and now regularly consume non-English language films—a dramatic change from seven years ago—whilst record levels…

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Apple TV’s New Fantasy Adaptation Is Officially ‘Dune’ Meets ‘Lord of the Rings’

  • Apple TV is adapting Brandon Sanderson’s fantasy novel *Mistborn*.
  • The film is described as combining *The Lord of the Rings* and *Dune*.
  • Sanderson has completed the first draft, but no release date exists.

Apple TV is developing a film adaptation of Brandon Sanderson’s fantasy novel *Mistborn*, marking a stronger move into a genre where rival streamers have established major franchises. Sanderson, who also contributed to *The Wheel of Time* novels, has described the project as combining elements of *The Lord of…

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21 Years Later, Guy Ritchie’s ‘Memento’ Meets ‘Snatch’ Thriller Is Officially Streaming

  • Guy Ritchie’s bizarre gangster thriller is now streaming free on Tubi.
  • The film combines crime drama with surreal psychological symbolism.
  • Despite poor reviews, its unusual performances make it worth revisiting.

Guy Ritchie’s divisive 2005 gangster thriller *Revolver*, starring Jason Statham, is now officially streaming for free on Tubi. The film initially resembles Ritchie’s familiar *Snatch*-style crime stories but gradually shifts into an abstract exploration of identity, psychology, Kabbalah and Jungian ideas, making it one of his strangest and…

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2026’s $1 Billion Box Office Juggernaut Is Officially Taking Over Streaming

  • Michael became the first billion-dollar biopic.
  • Its streaming popularity continues after theatrical success.
  • Several major franchises also surpassed $1 billion in 2026.

The article highlights Michael, Antoine Fuqua’s musical biopic, as a major 2026 box-office success that has now gained renewed attention on streaming. It became the first biopic to earn $1 billion in cinemas, demonstrating that the genre can achieve blockbuster results alongside established superhero and animation franchises. Michael…

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The 10 best horror movie jump scares of the 1970s

  • Jump scares are an effective horror tool when used artistically, not just cheap thrills
  • The 1970s saw horror flourish as studios embraced new directors and creative ambition
  • Iconic films like The Exorcist and The Wicker Man exemplify strategic scare deployment

This article explores acclaimed jump scares from 1970s horror films, arguing that the technique can be an artfully executed tool rather than lazy filmmaking. The piece challenges the notion that jump scares are a modern invention, tracing their use back to 1942, and credits the 1970s renaissance in…

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