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THR 16 Apr 2026, 21:56
Sundance Revs Up Operations in Boulder, Hires New Managing Director (Exclusive)
With just nine months remaining before the fest's first edition in its new home, staffers are cultivating locals, hosting — and revealing venues to — the industry, and preparing to launch a portal for
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VR 16 Apr 2026, 21:17
Netflix Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos, Greg Peters See Pay Packages Drop in 2025
Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters saw their compensation come in just above $53 million in 2025, which actually marked a decrease in the chiefs’ pay packages from 2024. The streamer announc
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IW 16 Apr 2026, 21:09
Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Is Leaving the Streamer in June
Tucked into the streamer's quarterly shareholder letter: the news that the founder and current chairman of the board will not stand for re-election when his term expires in June.
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VR 16 Apr 2026, 21:01
Sag Harbor Cinema Names Mark Lubell Executive Director
Mark Lubell has been named executive director of the Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center, the organization announced Thursday, following a national search led by PBR Executive Search. A Sag Harbor resident
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VR 16 Apr 2026, 21:00
New Paramount Pictures Heads Dana Goldberg, Josh Greenstein Set Robust Film Agenda at CinemaCon
Mike and Pam aren’t the only dynamic duo at CinemaCon anymore. Historically, film studios have been run by one monolithic figure, calling shots and running expansive teams of middle managers and under
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VR 16 Apr 2026, 20:36
DGA Awards Sets 2027 Ceremony Date
The Directors Guild of America has announced the 79th annual DGA Awards will take place Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, honoring directorial achievements across film, television and documentaries. The upcomi
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VR 16 Apr 2026, 20:13
Bryan Cranston Roasts Shia LaBeouf and Tells Him to ‘Get Some Help’ After Learning Frankie Muniz Turned Down ‘Holes’
Frankie Muniz revealed to his “Malcolm in the Middle” dad, Bryan Cranston, in a new Esquire video interview that he often wonders how his career would’ve been different had he not dropped out of “Hole
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VR 16 Apr 2026, 20:01
Netflix, With Warner Bros. Off the Table, Beats Q1 Earnings Expectations
Netflix reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings Thursday, revealing that during the January-March period (when it was still in talks to acquire Warner Bros.) it smashed analyst expectations in both r
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THR 16 Apr 2026, 19:50
Sydney Sweeney Thriller ‘The Caretaker’ Lands David Bruckner as Director (Exclusive)
Bruckner will also write the script for Universal's feature that adapts the upcoming book by Marcus Kliewer.
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THR 16 Apr 2026, 18:47
‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Reveals Action-Packed Trailer for YA Adaptation With Viola Davis, Damson Idris
Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Regina King also star in Gina Prince-Bythewood's film that debuted footage at CinemaCon
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THR 16 Apr 2026, 18:42
Johnny Depp Goes Old and Gray as Scrooge in ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’ Comeback Role
The star, who has largely been outside of the spotlight since his heated divorce trial with Amber Heard, made an appearance during Paramount's presentation.
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VR 16 Apr 2026, 18:40
‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Trailer Debuts Epic African Fantasy at CinemaCon With Regina King, Chiwetel Ejiofor and More
Paramount debuted the first look at its upcoming fantasy film “Children of Blood and Bone” at CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners that’s underway in Las Vegas. The film is based
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IW 16 Apr 2026, 18:38
Paramount Chief David Ellison Makes His Promise to CinemaCon and Delivers Johnny Depp and Billie Eilish
First looks at "Ebenezer," "Scary Movie," and "Children of Blood and Bone" headlined Paramount's presentation, and the studio confirmed a third "Top Gun" in development.
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VR 16 Apr 2026, 18:30
Johnny Depp Earns Huge CinemaCon Applause and Debuts Scrooge Transformation in ‘A Christmas Carol’ First Footage
Johnny Depp is about to learn what Christmas is all about. The former superstar, whose career was overshadowed by his legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard and off-screen antics, is returning to bloc
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VR 16 Apr 2026, 18:28
Brad Pitt and a German Shepherd Battle the Alaskan Wilderness in Action-Packed ‘Heart of the Beast’ Trailer at CinemaCon
Dogs truly are man’s best friend. That’s the takeaway from the first trailer of “Heart of the Beast,” a brutal survival story with Brad Pitt and one devoted German Shepherd, that Paramount debuted at
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PF 01 Mar 2026, 11:38
Why Princess Mononoke is such a perfect cinema pick today
Big-screen soul: emotional, visually stunning, and still deeply relevant.

London crew, if you're choosing one film with real soul today, go for Princess Mononoke. Yes, it's a classic — but it doesn't feel old for a second. It's big, emotional, and visually incredible on a cinema screen.

What makes it special is that it's not a simple good-versus-evil story. It's people, nature, fear, pride, and survival all colliding at once. That complexity is exactly why it still hits so hard.

If you've never seen it in cinema, today is the moment. And if you already have, it's one of those films that gets better every rewatch.

by Stella Alvarez — Trending · PopcornFinder
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PF 28 Feb 2026, 12:44
Why Inception still feels like the future of cinema
A rare blockbuster where concept, craft, and emotion all land at once.

If there's one film that defines modern big-screen ambition, it's Inception. Christopher Nolan built it as both a heist thriller and a philosophical puzzle about memory, guilt, and reality — and that balance is exactly why it still hits so hard.

The production famously favored practical effects over pure CGI, giving the film physical weight: rotating corridors, folding-city visuals, and layered dream worlds that still feel premium today.

Hans Zimmer's score became iconic, and Leonardo DiCaprio's performance keeps the emotional core grounded beneath all the spectacle. Inception isn't just a smart blockbuster — it's where concept, craft, and emotion all land at once. If it's on this week, watch it in a cinema.

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PF 25 Feb 2026, 12:15
What to watch in London next weekend (film-first edition)
London crew, next weekend is stacked: buzz titles, strong alternatives, and easy family picks across the city.
London crew, next weekend is stacked. If you want pure buzz, go for Scream 7 or Wuthering Heights. For fresh mainstream energy, GOAT and EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert look strong. Want something different? Crime 101, The Secret Agent, and Sirat are great alternatives. For lighter plans, Zootopia 2 is an easy family pick. Rule stays the same: choose your vibe first, then lock the nearest cinema and best time slot early.
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PF 21 Feb 2026, 18:00
CEO Choice Today: Why La La Land is tonight’s pick in London
A modern classic made for the big screen: craft, chemistry, music, and pure cinema energy.

La La Land began as Damien Chazelle’s dream to bring classic Hollywood musical magic into a modern love story about ambition and sacrifice.

The script was rejected for years because studios saw it as too risky. After Whiplash succeeded, Chazelle got support, and Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone trained in piano, dance, and vocals to keep performances natural and emotional.

Shot on film with long takes and real Los Angeles locations, it feels warm, alive, and timeless. If it’s showing today, watch it in a cinema — this film is built for the big screen.

by Evgenii Zharnakov — CEO Choice · PopcornFinder
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