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James McAvoy pitched a young Picard series after playing young Patrick Stewart in four X-Men films
His Star Trek idea, Mutiny on the Stargazer, covered Picard's first command. Six novels and a newer USS Stargazer got there first.
October 19, 2026 11:46 am
Resident Evil overtakes Weapons as Zach Cregger's biggest hit, but only worldwide
China lifted Resident Evil to $320.2 million worldwide, $8.5 million of it from Australia. At home and against its budget, Weapons still leads.
October 14, 2026 11:38 am
Penélope Cruz says she and Javier Bardem rarely work together, yet Bunker is their sixth film
At Deadline's Contenders London, Cruz explained why she and Bardem keep work and marriage apart. Florian Zeller's Bunker is the sixth time they have shared the screen.
October 13, 2026 12:17 pm
Tom Cruise's Digger takes fourth place by just $1,771 as loss estimates double
Iñárritu's political satire edged out an A24 film for fourth place on its opening weekend. Published budgets run from $125 million to nearly $180 million, and the loss estimates doubled in a week.
October 10, 2026 3:05 am
The Oscar international deadline closes today and nobody can agree how many countries entered
Submissions for the international feature Oscar close today. Depending on which tracker you open, either 68 or about 87 countries have entered, and four of the biggest film-producing nations in the world are not among them.
September 30, 2026 4:12 pm
Resident Evil broke a franchise record by beating a number that was never an opening weekend
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil did set a franchise opening record. The $60.12 million it is being measured against is not an opening weekend at all — it is a sixteen-year-old film's entire domestic run.
September 27, 2026 1:38 pm
San Sebastian says all 17 Golden Shell films are world premieres and Mike Leigh has played three festivals already
San Sebastian closes on Saturday with seventeen films competing for the Golden Shell, and the preview copy says every one of them is a world premiere. Mike Leigh's entry has already played Telluride, Toronto and New York.
September 25, 2026 5:33 pm
One Animated Release, Six Opening Figures, and the Two That Are Actually Wrong
Six figures circulated for one weekend of one animated release: $6.8M, $7.8M, $12.7M, $26.5M, $35.5M and $36.6M. Only two of them are wrong, and the trap is the one that looks right.
September 22, 2026 8:47 am
Oscars 2026: Sinners Breaks Records with Unprecedented Nominations
The 98th Academy Awards have upended expectations, with Sinners leading a diverse field and making history. See which films and stars are in the running for cinema’s top honours this year.
January 24, 2026 3:23 am
Oscars 2026: Sinners Smashes Nomination Record in Wild Year
The 98th Academy Awards nominations have landed, and the field is full of surprises. Sinners leads with a record haul, but the competition is fierce. See which films and stars are in the running.
January 24, 2026 2:18 am
Stellan Skarsgård Slams Trump’s Greenland Bid as ‘Absurd’
Stellan Skarsgård has taken aim at Donald Trump’s push to buy Greenland, calling the idea absurd and raising alarms about the wider fallout for global politics. The row escalated after Trump threatened new tariffs.
January 20, 2026 5:56 am
Kathryn Bigelow Reveals the True Pioneer of Political Thrillers
Kathryn Bigelow credits Costa-Gavras and his 1969 film Z for shaping the political thriller, calling his impact on cinema unmatched.
January 17, 2026 3:29 am
Sydney Sweeney’s Clever Promo Sends The Housemaid Viral
Sydney Sweeney’s quick thinking on set led to a unique promo for The Housemaid, sparking a surge in female viewers and a box office hit. Find out how her idea changed the film’s fortunes and what’s next for the franchise.
January 12, 2026 5:19 am
Chrissie Hynde Stands Up for Brigitte Bardot’s Reputation
Chrissie Hynde has spoken out in defence of Brigitte Bardot, focusing on Bardot’s impact on animal rights and fashion, while sidestepping the controversy over Bardot’s political views after her passing.
January 10, 2026 8:11 am
Melissa Barrera’s Dream Directors: Her Ultimate Collaboration Wishlist
Melissa Barrera reveals the five directors she’s most keen to work with, from acclaimed European auteurs to celebrated filmmakers like Denis Villeneuve and Boots Riley.
January 2, 2026 10:17 am
Andrew Scott’s Blink-and-Miss Role in Spielberg’s War Epic
Andrew Scott, best known for Fleabag, once appeared in Spielberg’s acclaimed WWII film. His part was so brief, most punters missed it. Discover why his role was cut and what could have been.
January 2, 2026 10:16 am
Brigitte Bardot’s Top 10 Films That Changed Cinema
Explore the ten most influential films starring Brigitte Bardot, the French icon whose bold performances and unique style left a lasting mark on cinema and culture.
December 31, 2025 6:50 am
Brigitte Bardot: From Iconic Star to Controversial Figure
Brigitte Bardot’s journey from film legend and symbol of liberation to a divisive public figure is marked by her outspoken views, political controversies, and rejection of feminism. Her legacy is as complex as it is influential.
December 30, 2025 2:30 am
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