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Leviticus Interview: The making of a future Aussie horror classic
Adrian Chiarella’s debut feature Leviticus is arriving in Australia and the U.S. this week after a Sundance Midnight premiere and a reported Neon acquisition. The queer horror film, set in regional Victoria, centers on two teenage boys whose relationship is exposed and who are forced into conversion therapy.
How 'Toy Story 5' could help power a major comeback year for Hollywood
Toy Story 5 opens in theaters on June 19, 2026, with early forecasts pointing to a major domestic debut that could help lift Hollywood’s 2026 box office. Pixar says the sequel is a Toy meets Tech story directed by Andrew Stanton, while analysts cited by Barron’s are projecting a $150 million to $175 million opening weekend.
‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ star Rachel Bloom to be honored at 46th S.F. Jewish Film Festival
Rachel Bloom will receive the Freedom of Expression Award at the 46th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival and present the West Coast premiere of 'Hollywood Does Abortion.'
Sean Penn will write and direct a movie tied to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot, with Bradley Cooper eyeing lead role
Sean Penn is set to write and direct an untitled Warner Bros. film tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Bradley Cooper is in talks to star, but no deal is finalized yet.
Sean Penn developing Jan. 6 Capitol riot drama with Bradley Cooper in talks to star
Sean Penn is set to write and direct an untitled Warner Bros. film about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, with Bradley Cooper in talks for the lead. The project is still in development and has already drawn attention because of its political sensitivity.
Cannes 2026 closes with no clear Palme d'Or favorite and Spanish films in the mix
The 79th Cannes Film Festival closes on Saturday with the Palme d'Or still up for grabs. Official selection titles from Spain, including films by Pedro Almodóvar, Rodrigo Sorogoyen and Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, are among the contenders.
Renate Reinsve returns to Cannes with Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’
Renate Reinsve is back at Cannes with Cristian Mungiu’s Competition entry Fjord, which had its world premiere on May 18, 2026. Festival records and premiere coverage confirm her return to the Croisette after Cannes announced the film in its Official Selection in April.
Hollywood’s Trump-era stars largely stay away from Cannes
Cannes opened on May 12 with limited Hollywood studio presence, while official selection and opening-day coverage pointed to a festival centered on international and independent films.
Ken Russell’s The Devils will screen at Cannes with a new 4K restoration
Cannes Classics will screen Ken Russell’s The Devils in a new 4K restoration, marking a rare big-stage showcase for the long-censored film.
Diego Luna joins the cast of Disney’s live-action Tangled movie
Diego Luna is set to join Disney’s live-action Tangled remake in a newly created, undisclosed role, according to industry reports.
TCM Classic Film Festival opens in Hollywood with Barefoot in the Park tribute
The 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival is underway in Hollywood, with opening-night programming focused on a Barefoot in the Park tribute to Robert Redford.
Cinemark Cuts Losses to $6 Million in Q1 on Stronger Box Office and Disney-Driven Slate
Cinemark reported a sharply narrower first-quarter loss as revenue and adjusted EBITDA rose on a stronger box office and steadier movie slate.
Jane Fonda salutes Robert Redford, criticizes Paramount-Warner Bros. merger at TCM festival
Jane Fonda honored Robert Redford at the TCM Classic Film Festival and criticized the pending Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
ASIFA-Hollywood launches first-ever Annie Awards Qualifying Festival List
ASIFA-Hollywood has launched its first Annie Awards Qualifying Festival List, creating a new route for winners at selected animation festivals to enter the awards process.
2026 film festivals and markets calendar: latest dates
Screen's updated 2026 film festivals and markets calendar was refreshed today with confirmed dates from major festival organizers, including Berlinale, SXSW, Cannes and Tribeca.
Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time
AP reports that family movies are reshaping the box office as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens to a huge turnout and strengthens the trend.