Movies

Jude Law takes on the role of Vladimir Putin in a controversial film shot in Riga that critics praised and government officials denounced

Alan Trustman moved from law to screenwriting and penned two landmark 1968 films before turning to business, teaching and novels

A French‑directed adaptation of Giuliano da Empoli’s novel starring Jude Law as Putin and Paul Dano as a Surkov‑like strategist was shot in Latvia and has drawn criticism from critics and officials over perceived Kremlin narratives

Skyline Media will debut the Vietnamese psychological thriller Sister Sister on Apple TV across 36 markets, aligning the launch with International Women’s Day and opening a larger distribution pipeline

Pixar is moving forward with Monsters, Inc. 3 while advancing other sequels and original films, signaling a blend of franchise returns and creative risk-taking

Imran Hamdulay’s debut feature explores intergenerational trauma and fatherhood, screening at the Joburg Film Festival and releasing in theaters nationwide on March 6

Both Worlds and Freeli Films have announced a co-production deal to create premium microdramas and feature films aimed at South African, broader African and American viewers

After intense debate at the 2026 Berlinale over acceptance speeches and a disputed photograph, the festival’s supervisory board backed Tricia Tuttle while recommending governance changes

iPic Theaters has initiated a second Chapter 11 restructuring while continuing operations; this article breaks down the financials, locations and industry headwinds shaping the move

the SAG actor awards delivered memorable victories for ‘Sinners,’ ‘The Studio’ and ‘The Pitt,’ a more engaging show, and fresh context as lawmakers schedule follow‑up scrutiny of the Netflix‑Warner Bros. transaction

Charlotte Rampling will portray a close confidante in the Mark Ruffalo-led Vatican thriller Santo Subito!, a multilingual project shot in Rome and Poland

A new horror take on Pinocchio uses practical animatronics, veteran horror talent, and the expanding Twisted Childhood Universe to reframe a classic story as a slasher

Ryan Coogler scored a historical second ensemble victory and Michael B. Jordan added high-profile awards as Sinners racks up nominations and accolades, while Diane Warren vies for an elusive Oscar nod

Scream 7 earned $97.2 million globally in its first weekend as Neve Campbell returned and premium formats and high-profile marketing boosted ticket sales

The Art Directors Guild celebrated top production designers and teams at its 30th Excellence in Production Design Awards, recognizing films like Frankenstein, One Battle After Another and The Fantastic Four: First Steps alongside standout television and animation work.

Vietnamese film Fish, Fists and Ambergris earned strong box office at home and will reach wider audiences through a theatrical roll out by Mockingbird Pictures and a Netflix launch in Southeast Asia