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upi.com - Thomas Maresca - CJ ENM premieres AI-hybrid film as Korea movie industry seeks answers
CJ ENM premieres AI-hybrid film as Korea movie industry seeks answers
UPI

CJ ENM premiered its AI-hybrid film 'The House' in Seoul Thursday, presenting the low-budget occult thriller as a test case for AI use in Korea's struggling film industry. Photo by CJ ENM Actor Kim Shin-yong, seen here in 'The House,' said that…

standard.co.uk - Jenny Garnsworthy - Singer Billie Eilish says James Cameron emailed her mother to suggest movie
Singer Billie Eilish says James Cameron emailed her mother to suggest movie
Evening Standard

Singer Billie Eilish has said her new concert film came about after award-winning director James Cameron emailed her mother to suggest the idea. The 3D film, Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour, was released earlier this week, and saw Eilish direct and…

gizmodo.com - Cheryl Eddy - The Next 'Blair Witch' Movie Is Bringing Back (Most of) the Creatives From the Original Film
The Next 'Blair Witch' Movie Is Bringing Back (Most of) the Creatives From the Original Film
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

As much as 1999's The Blair Witch Project felt like a standalone—a low-budget, found-footage sensation that purported to explore the “true” story of its mysteriously missing main characters—the blockbuster hit spawned a…

rollingstone.com - David Fear - The 36 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2026
The 36 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2026
Rolling Stone

First off, it's nice to know that the Prince of Darkness still has great taste in designers. Second, this sequel to the beloved 2006 rom-com — in which Anne Hathaway dealt with a demanding boss who is definitely not based on anyone in real…

gizmodo.com - James Whitbrook - Zach Cregger Explains Why His 'Resident Evil' Movie Is Unlike Any of the Past Films
Zach Cregger Explains Why His 'Resident Evil' Movie Is Unlike Any of the Past Films
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

Good Boy director Ben Leonberg has found his next horror. Sean Gunn teases Maxwell Lord's role in the DCU's future. Plus, Atomfall is making its way to TV. To me, my spoilers! Appearing as a guest on The Garry and Kenny Show (via World of Reel)…

newsweek.com - Griff Griffin - New on Netflix: full list of shows, movies in May 2026
New on Netflix: full list of shows, movies in May 2026
Newsweek

A pair of unmissable live events set Netflix apart in May 2026. The first is “The Roast of Kevin Hart,” which brings comedians and A-listers together with one purpose: take brutal shots at Hart in front of a live audience. That airs…

variety.com - Kaare Eriksen - LISTEN: Why Hollywood is Increasingly Leaning on Gaming Platforms to Promote Movies
LISTEN: Why Hollywood is Increasingly Leaning on Gaming Platforms to Promote Movies
Variety

As the 2026 box office finishes its spring run with “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” on top and a controversial Michael Jackson film nabbing a record opening for a biopics, no one can argue that transmedia isn't a key strategy for…

screenrant.com - Dalton Norman - 3 Best Movies To Watch On Peacock This Weekend (#1 Is The Highest-Grossing Video Game Movie)
3 Best Movies To Watch On Peacock This Weekend (#1 Is The Highest-Grossing Video Game Movie)
ScreenRant

There are a ton of great films on Peacock, but these three movies are an excellent way to pass the time this weekend. With NBC Universal backing the platform, Peacock is one of the most stacked streamers on the market. Not only is it a hub for…

esquire.com - Josh Rosenberg - The Best Sci-Fi Movies of 2026 (So Far)
The Best Sci-Fi Movies of 2026 (So Far)
Esquire

It's a big year for sci-fi. 2026 will end with the dual release of Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three, and the competition is fierce if the Marvel brand is strong enough to compete against Timothée Chalamet. But until then, the year has…

reason.com - Peter Suderman - Is 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' the great millennial journalism movie?
Is 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' the great millennial journalism movie?
Reason Magazine - Free Minds and Free Markets

Normally, I am against content labels for media, but I might have to make an exception for The Devil Wears Prada 2. This movie should come with a trigger warning, at least for millennial journalists. The fizzy, frothy comedy is also a jewel-box…

mentalfloss.com - Suhaib Adeel - The Best Horror Movie From Every Year in the 2000s
The Best Horror Movie From Every Year in the 2000s
Mental Floss

The 2000s were a wild time for horror because the genre was being pulled in multiple different directions at once. You had the rise of movies like the Saw and Final Destination franchises, which pushed gore to its limit, but you also had this wave…

outsideonline.com - Matt Gross - The 13 Essential Horse Movies to Watch After the Kentucky Derby
The 13 Essential Horse Movies to Watch After the Kentucky Derby
Outside Magazine

The Kentucky Derby is a big event: months of training, organizing, and fancy-outfit selection lead up to arguably the most important horse race in the United States. And then, in about two minutes, it's all over. A winner is garlanded with roses…

tomsguide.com - Josh Bell - Hokum' review: Adam Scott stars in one of the best horror movies of 2026
Hokum' review: Adam Scott stars in one of the best horror movies of 2026
Tom's Guide

Tom's Guide Verdict: “Hokum” Rating: 3.5/5 Stars Verdict: Drawing on Irish folklore, director Damian McCarthy's “Hokum” is a creepy story about a haunted hotel, and also an impeccably plotted mystery about a missing…

smh.com.au - Jordan Baker - Now for a change of pace: Movies, art and a boost to our books coverage
Now for a change of pace: Movies, art and a boost to our books coverage
The Sydney Morning Herald

During another week of bleak news, Herald readers have embraced what's known in the news business as a “change of pace”, in the form of a beautiful, interactive piece about the top 50 Australian films of all time, as judged by some of…

tomsguide.com - Martin Shore - 3 best new to Netflix movies you need to watch this weekend (May 1-3)
3 best new to Netflix movies you need to watch this weekend (May 1-3)
Tom's Guide

If your weekend plan includes kicking back on the couch in front of a new movie, Netflix often feels like the go-to choice streamer. Like all the best streaming services, it keeps things fresh with a steady stream of new releases, and this weekend…

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