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Tokyo Role-Play: Brendan Fraser Delivers a Masterclass in Poignant Artifice in 'Rental Family'
In his first major starring role since his Academy Award-winning turn in The Whale , actor Brendan Fraser has found a vehicle that exquisitely showcases his dramatic range. In the dramedy Rental Family , Fraser embodies an American actor grappling with professional stagnation in Tokyo, who unexpectedly finds a novel avenue for practicing his craft. The film, directed by Japanese filmmaker Hikari (37 Seconds), is a delightful cinematic surprise, skillfully balancing genuine po
Cheryl Clark
Nov 24


Tubi Leans Into Creator Economy and Unveils Exclusive Slate from Digital-First Creators
The Fox-owned advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) service, Tubi, has significantly deepened its commitment to the burgeoning creator economy with the announcement of its first slate of original, platform-exclusive programming from a cohort of widely popular YouTubers and social media stars. This move represents the initial major deployment from the Tubi for Creators program, an initiative formally introduced in June of this year. This debut roster of talent includes
Cheryl Clark
Nov 24


Bidding War Commences for Warner Bros. Discovery
The fight for the future of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has officially begun, confirming what industry observers had long speculated: the media giant is poised for a significant sale, either as a whole entity or in fractured parts. On Thursday, leading entities—Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix—each submitted nonbinding bids for WBD, as confirmed by sources close to the matter. This maneuver formally initiates a process expected to culminate in the company’s sale to a new owne
Brad Willows
Nov 21


"Wicked: For Good" Concludes Cinematic Journey to Oz with Emotional Finale and Box Office Success
The highly anticipated conclusion to Universal Pictures’ two-part adaptation of the Broadway phenomenon has arrived with the release of Wicked: For Good . Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film completes the cinematic retelling of the witches of Oz, officially opening in U.S. theaters on November 21, 2025, following a festive world premiere in São Paulo earlier in the month. Reuniting the powerhouse leading duo of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the sequel adapts the darker, more
Cheryl Clark
Nov 18


'The Running Man' Struggles to Outrun Dystopian Fatigue
In 1982, writing under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, Stephen King envisioned an authoritarian America in the year 2025. This future was ruled by a monolithic Network that maintained social order through violent game shows and the suppression of the underclass. Now that the real world has caught up to King’s timeline, director Edgar Wright has delivered a new cinematic adaptation of The Running Man , attempting to bridge the gap between 80s sci-fi prophecy and modern reality.
Cheryl Clark
Nov 12


'Predator: Badlands' Offers a Surprising, Soft-Hearted Twist on the Franchise
In the latest entry into the established Predator franchise, director Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands , marks a significant and unexpectedly tender departure from the series’ traditionally grim and hyper-masculine roots. The film, which is told for the first time primarily from the perspective of the alien hunter species known as the Yautja, subverts expectations by delivering a story focused on self-confidence, finding chosen family, and the value of sensitivity. The n
Cheryl Clark
Nov 7


End of an Era: International Cinematographers Guild Ends Publication Of ICG Magazine
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG), the union representing camera professionals and publicists, has made the difficult decision to cease publication of its nearly century-old in-house periodical, ICG Magazine. The union, which represents approximately 10,000 members, is embarking on a strategic shift toward "new ways of connecting with members," a move that reflects the ongoing digital transformation reshaping legacy media across the entertainment industry. Nation
Brad Willows
Nov 4


David Michôd’s 'Christy' Trades Sports Drama for Domestic Terror
Director David Michôd, known for exploring grim themes in works like the simmering crime saga Animal Kingdom, attempts to blend an inspirational sports narrative with an unflinching depiction of domestic violence in his latest film, Christy . The result is a production of uneven style, often feeling lugubrious and pedestrian until the darker, more characteristic elements of the director's sensibility surface. The film follows the rise of real-life 1990s boxing star Christy Ma
Jonathan Parsons
Oct 29
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