A high-profile drama released in early 2026 about Vladimir Putin and a fictional strategist filmed in Riga has drawn accusations of promoting Kremlin narratives and split opinion across Europe
Bruno Mars hits No. 1 with the romantic, fueled by 186,000 equivalent units, strong vinyl sales and the success of the single “I Just Might”
A reflective take on how Pixar’s Hoppers replaced childhood toy heroes with a cooperative band of woodland characters that spoke to me as an adult
A major European drama filmed in Latvia and led by Jude Law has polarized critics and officials over whether it amplifies Kremlin-friendly talking points
Jude Law stars as Vladimir Putin in a film shot in Riga that Latvian officials call Kremlin propaganda; critics are divided over artistic freedom and political impact
Ryan Gosling returns to Saturday Night Live to plug Project Hail Mary with Gorillaz as musical guests—here’s how to watch live and online
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
A single long afternoon in the ED forces doctors and nurses to juggle a malpractice deposition, a hospital cyber scare, surgical emergencies, and fragile family ties
Nicola Coughlan recounts a personal confrontation with a drunk fan, explains her decisions on set and discusses Penelope’s move away from Whistledown as Bridgerton reinvents itself
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
Todd Meadows’ family is asking producers not to air footage of his fatal fall and seeking memories that honor his life and work