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'Yellowstone' copyright lawsuit accuses Taylor Sheridan of stealing show's concept

Mark Olsen — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:09 GMT

A federal lawsuit claims that Taylor Sheridan stole the idea for 'Yellowstone' from a pitch sent to his representatives in 2016.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II addresses 'Wonder Man' cancellation: 'The optics are obvious'

Tracy Brown — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:39:13 GMT

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says 'the optics are obvious' given Marvel's recent track record on Black actor-led projects like 'Wonder Man' and 'Blade.'

Hoping to do some good in Gaza, the subjects of 'American Doctor' keep frustration in check

Tim Grierson — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:41:24 GMT

Three doctors treat war casualties while speaking forcefully — and fearlessly — about the human tragedy unfolding on the ground with no end in sight.

Frustrated friends cut loose by the rude-comedy playbook in 'Spa Weekend'

Katie Walsh — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:20:11 GMT

A quartet of comedy experts runs rings around an exhausted screenplay set at a wellness retreat that pays lip service to actual female liberation.

Exclusive: Mel Brooks programs his 20 favorite films at American Cinematheque. Read the list

Josh Rottenberg — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

To mark Mel Brooks' 100th birthday, the American Cinematheque asked the comedy icon to program a series of his favorite films. His 20 picks range from Chaplin and Hitchcock to "Dolemite Is My Name."

All aboard 'Mutiny' for an ocean of carnage and a puddle of originality

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jason Statham's charm is lost at sea in this rote and lazy action-thriller from the director of Gerard Butler's 'Plane' about a bodyguard on a cargo ship.

Where do horror franchises go to die? 'Insidious: Out of the Further' offers a clue

Tim Grierson — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If we're lucky, the long-running spook series of red-faced demons and diminishing returns will be out of the further (sequels).

Sandra Bullock says she 'wasn't allowed to speak about' late partner Bryan Randall's ALS battle

Tracy Brown — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:21:56 GMT

Sandra Bullock opened up about late partner Bryan Randall's request to keep his ALS diagnosis a secret: 'He asked me not to share ... and it isolated me.'

When Ridley Scott goes small: 7 movies that reveal another side of the master of spectacle

Josh Rottenberg — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The director is known for films like 'Alien' and 'Gladiator.' But these seven movies — and his new 'The Dog Stars' — show what he can do in an intimate register.

Why are filmmakers returning to VistaVision? The Academy Museum lets you see for yourself

Mark Olsen — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A new series at the Academy Museum celebrates the shooting and projection process once thought obsolete, but recently revived by many leading filmmakers.

'Oppenheimer's' David Krumholtz clarifies he is not 'retiring' or 'quitting' his acting career

Tracy Brown — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:39:31 GMT

David Krumholz has clarified his recent remarks about stepping away from acting: "I never used the word 'retiring' or 'quitting.'"

Inventive and inspiring, 'It Ends' brings 'Backrooms' into the backwoods

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:46:40 GMT

It's been a standout summer for young directors and fresh ensembles. Make way for Alexander Ullom's otherworldly debut about the longest road trip ever.

Commentary: By speaking her truth, Hayden Panettiere broke the silence around postpartum depression

Mary McNamara — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The legacy of Hayden Panettiere should not be defined by her tragic death at 36, but by her brave attempt to help millions of women.

David Lynch's L.A.: The landmarks, diners and hideaways that invigorated him

Amanda Karkoutly — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The late filmmaker made the city his creative canvas. Revisit his favorite spots — and get a glimpse into his magical world.

Ryan Gosling's 'Ghost Rider' gets official release date from Marvel

Tracy Brown — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:17:56 GMT

Marvel Studios' 'Ghost Rider' reboot, starring Ryan Gosling as the fiery supernatural motorcyclist, will hit theaters July 28, 2028.

Hayden Panettiere: 6 essential performances, from 'Nashville' singer to 'Scream' sleuth

Alexandra Del Rosario, Greg Braxton, Maira Garcia, Jevon Phillips — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:16:12 GMT

The actor, who died Sunday at 36, began her acting career at an early age with memorable roles in 'Remember the Titans,' 'Heroes' and the video game franchise 'Kingdom Hearts.'

Marvel unveils 'X-Men' cast at D23, where Disney reveals its future leans on its past

Tracy Brown — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:40:22 GMT

The biggest announcements and takeaways from Disney's D23 showcase on upcoming film and TV projects from Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and more.

'Revenge of the Nerds' star Robert Carradine's family sues UCLA over his death

Carlos De Loera — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:03:10 GMT

The family of Robert Carradine has filed a lawsuit against UCLA for wrongful death, elder abuse and neglect following the "Revenge of the Nerds" actor's passing in February.

'The Rivals of Amziah King' is a honey-tinged slice of quirky Southern pulp

Katie Walsh — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Matthew McConaughey reminds us of his Southern-fried charms and depths as a beekeeper and musician, one with his own personal sense of justice.

Will Poulter plays a shaken man combating drug addiction in the empathetic 'Union County'

Robert Abele — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A docu-fictional hybrid peopled with real-life users in recovery, Adam Meeks' drama has a bone-deep authenticity and honesty to it that can't be faked.

In 'Late Fame,' a forgotten poet is rediscovered by fans, who upend his life

Gary Goldstein — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Willem Dafoe plays an unassuming New York postal worker whose '70s-era publishing success was quickly dimmed — that is until Greta Lee enters the picture.

'The Wrong Girls' is the summer's most gloriously stupid stoner comedy

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:25 GMT

The slacker comedy stars Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat as baked roommates in trouble. Directed by Dylan Meyer, it doesn't blaze new trails — but who cares?

'Don't Say Good Luck' showcases Sunny Sandler, but Melanie Lynskey makes it shine

Mary McNamara — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In a landscape littered with teenage dysfunction, Netflix's 'Don't Say Good Luck' is a moving argument for aspirational television.

They made a stoner comedy together. Kristen Stewart needs a joint to talk about how deep it is

Mark Olsen — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:49:53 GMT

Kristen Stewart, Alia Shawkat and Dylan Meyer discuss 'The Wrong Girls' and the important things in life: weed, female friendship and cats.

Wife finds a way in the Spielberg-poached dino-mayhem of 'The End of Oak Street'

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:01:40 GMT

Indie auteur David Robert Mitchell of "It Follows" drops his own signature for an '80s-style family adventure, zapping dinosaurs into a idyllic suburb.

His specialty was adultery, murder and erotic thrills. When will Adrian Lyne get his respect?

Mark Olsen — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Three screenings showcase the director's stylish, morally complicated work: 'Fatal Attraction,' 'Unfaithful' and the theatrical premiere of 'Deep Water.'

Reggie Bannister, star of 'Phantasm' cult film franchise, dies at 80

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:01:34 GMT

Actor Reggie Bannister, known for starring in the 'Phantasm' horror film franchise, died Sunday at age 80, his wife announced. 'He's no longer in pain,' she wrote.

Why the facts of Anthony Bourdain's life were less relevant to his biopic makers than emotional truth

Laurie Ochoa — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Yes, the director and writers of 'Tony' know that many moments in their Anthony Bourdain biopic didn't actually happen. They were looking for a larger truth.

The celebrity documentary boom, explained

Gary Goldstein — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Popular with audiences (and streaming platforms). Increasingly high quality. Relatively inexpensive to produce. Inside the big business of celebrity docs.

This director made a John Hughes-inspired movie about a Mexican American teen

Carlos Aguilar — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 20:44:09 GMT

Out Friday, Fernando Eimbcke's new coming-of-age dramedy "Olmo" follows a charismatic Chicano teen in the 1970s.

It's nonstop gore (and a bit of brain freeze) in Eli Roth's splatter-happy 'Ice Cream Man'

Robert Abele — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The filmmaker of 'Hostel' and 'Thanksgiving' serves up evil kids and an FX-heavy showcase with all the sprinkles but none of the smarts of 'Weapons.'

Crude cops go on another misadventure tinged with middle-aged anxiety in 'Super Troopers 3'

Robert Abele — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Was a second sequel necessary? Wrong question, bro. Broken Lizard's longest-running franchise delivers the mediocrity its fans are expecting, even enjoy.

Marvel has reportedly found its new Cyclops. 'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor lands 'X-Men' role

Tracy Brown — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 22:24:26 GMT

'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor is reportedly joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play Cyclops/Scott Summers in the upcoming 'X-Men' movie.

Dystopian rom-com 'One Night Only' bans sex and general plot coherence

Katie Walsh — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 18:20:58 GMT

Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner do what they can to distract us from thinking too hard about the setup. There's still a bad aftertaste.

A bravura slasher with heart and guts, 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' cuts deep

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 18:20:30 GMT

Horror becomes a doorway to sexual liberation in Jane Schoenbrun's meta-thriller starring Hannah Einbinder and an emboldened Gillian Anderson.

Warner Bros. Discovery earnings tumble amid film studio struggles

Meg James — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 16:21:23 GMT

Box office duds weighed down the company's gains in streaming as the industry waits to see whether Paramount will succeed in buying Warner Bros.

Before most people knew what an indie was, there was 'Tapeheads,' shot in a now-gone Los Angeles

Mark Olsen — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 15:30:13 GMT

Starring a young John Cusack and Tim Robbins, the 1988 comedy now plays like a time capsule of L.A. scrappiness. It screens in 35mm on Monday.

Gillian Anderson slides deeper into sex, but don't pigeonhole her again

Carlos Aguilar — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,' a new book and a branded soda, G Spot, the veteran actor is maxing her satisfaction on her own terms.

Meet Matt Damon's stunt double in 'The Odyssey': A 4-foot-6 woman with the 'greatest arms' you've seen

Anthony Solorzano — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Matt Damon said Devyn Dalton, his stunt double in 'The Odyssey,' has 'the greatest arms' he's ever seen.

In 'Tony,' a surly, snobby teenaged Anthony Bourdain learns the recipe for becoming a man

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Matt Johnson's funny, biting biopic of the future star chef is stuffed with the teen wastrel's blood and vomit. It still goes down like a smooth treat.

L.A. County weighs a grant fund to keep indie films from leaving

Cerys Davies — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Indie filmmakers say California's tax credit skips them. L.A. County's proposed Evergreen Fund would offer grants instead — if it survives the budget.

John Candy's family opens up about the beauty and pain unearthed by Emmy-nominated doc

Jenelle Riley — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rosemary Candy and children Chris and Jennifer explain why they turned down countless offers to make a film about the late actor — until 'John Candy: I Like Me.'

Yes, Emily Wilson, Odysseus has been changed for the movie. Deal with it

Amy Nicholson — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Critical swords are clashing, but there's a way to cut through the debate and really talk about how we review art.

Commentary: The secret to 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day's' record-breaking box office is love, not spectacle

Mary McNamara — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The web-swinging and villain foiling is great fun, but 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is, above all, a multilayered love story.

Every box office record set by 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' so far

Anthony Solorzano — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 23:02:58 GMT

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' broke multiple box office records with its opening-weekend and first-week hauls. Here are all the records it has set so far.

Mahershala Ali's 'Blade' movie is officially dead, and he blames Marvel

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 22:37:31 GMT

Seven years after being announced as Marvel's vampire hunter, two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali confirms he is no longer attached to the long-delayed 'Blade' reboot.

Ariana Grande to retreat from public eye following tour, 'ongoing public scrutiny'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 18:28:53 GMT

After the sun sets on Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine tour, the pop diva plans to to take a step back from the public eye, her representative announced.

Team behind Jared Leto doc wants to continue sexual assault investigation

Emily Zemler — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:13:04 GMT

Alice McShane and Jessica Sartenaer spent a year and a half and sifted through more than 120 online allegations to investigate claims of sexual assault and possible statutory rape against Jared Leto, who denies the accusations.

How the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' post-credits scene sets up what's to come in 'Doomsday' and beyond

Tracy Brown — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:38:57 GMT

Yes, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has one post-credits scene. Here's how it sets up Spidey for 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Secret Wars.'

Producer sues Netflix over lost unreleased Nicolas Cage movie

Wendy Lee — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:31:11 GMT

A producer is suing Netflix for losing a copy of an unreleased Nicolas Cage movie, alleging the missing copy could reduce the film's value and open it to piracy.

Horror's Kiyoshi Kurosawa pivots to power plays in the absorbing 'The Samurai and the Prisoner'

Tim Grierson — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:57:35 GMT

A director best known for eerie thrillers like 'Cure' and 'Pulse' leans into a mystery set at a feudal castle, where rivalry blooms into unlikely conversation.

Provocative and sly, 'I Want Your Sex' celebrates the fine art of sloppy mistakes

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:07:31 GMT

A return to features after 12 years, Gregg Araki's ticklish comedy about a bad boss spanking her employee stars Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman.

Kiyoshi Kurosawa used to want to scare us. Now he plays a longer game, fascinated by power

Robert Abele — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The director became emblematic of two of J-horror's most haunting achievements, 'Cure' and 'Pulse.' 'The Samurai and the Prisoner' is a turn toward complexity.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' finds its nimble hero tangled by franchise upkeep

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Marvel is showing its age, but Tom Holland highlights the humanity of a lovelorn, workaholic Spider-Man whose arachnid hormones are surging.

'Children of Blood and Bone' author hints at traumatic on-set ordeal. Fans have questions

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:46:16 GMT

After the 'Children of Blood and Bone' trailer dropped, author Tomi Adeyemi claimed a behind-the-scenes ordeal was so painful she can never see the movie.

Joyce Carol Oates goes to battle for 'Odyssey,' takes aim at translator Emily Wilson's viral review

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:26:55 GMT

Joyce Carol Oates called out translator Emily Wilson's viral review of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' comparing her critique to 'the crude language of MAGA folks.'

Jared Leto 'absolutely' denies women's accusations of sexual misconduct when they were teens

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:07:40 GMT

Jared Leto denied allegations of sexual misconduct with numerous women when they were teenagers, including one who said he had sex with her when she was 17 years old. The accusations arise from an investigation by the BBC.

Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter known for 'Once' Oscar win, dies at 56

Janine Schaults, Mikael Wood — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:09:37 GMT

Glen Hansard, a singer-songwriter who starred in the film "Once" and was the leader of band the Frames, has died after a motorcycle crash in Ireland.

You think escaping a Cyclops is hard? Try outwitting a giant cave shark in 'The Devil's Mouth'

Mary McNamara — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'The Odyssey' meets 'Shark Week' in Amazon Prime Video's 'The Devil's Mouth': the ultimate travel horror tale.

'Children of Blood and Bone' director hints at casting drama: We wanted 'all the beautiful hues'

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:33:37 GMT

As the first trailer for 'Children of Blood and Bone' drops, director Gina Prince-Bythewood shares why it took three offers to get her on board and seems to address the casting drama that led to the author distancing herself from the project.

Steve Lacy accidentally reveals 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day's' top-secret character

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:36:28 GMT

At the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' premiere, Grammy winner Steve Lacy allegedly also spilled the beans on 'Stranger Things' alumna Sadie Sink's 'Spider-Man' top-secret character.

'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson rips apart film, says she'd be 'ashamed to have written' script

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:27:53 GMT

The translator who inspired Christopher Nolan when crafting his adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey,' is calling out the film's character depictions.

Unauthorized 'The Odyssey' copy posted online draws swift warning from Universal

Greg Braxton — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:29:44 GMT

An unauthorized, but high-quality, copy of the Christopher Nolan hit film 'The Odyssey' was leaked online. Universal responded with a stern warning.

Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider

Nicole Nixon — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:06:58 GMT

Gosling will join the MCU as a motorcycle riding superhero and a new Black Panther is announced.

A celebrated stage production makes the leap to screen in the fiery 'Hadestown: The Musical'

Katie Walsh — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:00:30 GMT

The mythical musical dominated the Tonys in 2019, and its original cast reunites for a filmed staging on London's West End that reminds us why.

A California arts activist's story comes to life in 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez'

Robert Abele — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:15:21 GMT

Luis Valdez, the screenwriter, director and theater force best known for 1987's 'La Bamba' gets an explosively engaging and inspiring documentary profile.

Gregg Araki, still L.A.'s homegrown punk provocateur, returns to remind us to be bold

Mark Olsen — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:16 GMT

Queer indie filmmaker Gregg Araki returns with 'I Want Your Sex,' starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman in a pointed examination of Gen Z attitudes.

'Sheep in the Box' is a rare misfire from a master director whose AI drama feels borrowed

Tim Grierson — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:49:12 GMT

In movies like 'Still Walking,' Hirokazu Kore-eda has mined intimacy from family tragedy. This time, his delicacy results in something underwhelming.

Commentary: 'The Odyssey' is great, but Imax 70mm snobbery is not the answer to Hollywood's woes

Mary McNamara — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With 'The Odyssey,' Christopher Nolan put a spotlight on Imax 70mm and the hierarchy of premium formats. Which is applaudable but not a future theatrical business model.

Two theaters, nonstop screenings: Inside the Lucas Museum's film programming plans

Jessica Gelt — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:45:00 GMT

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced its inaugural film programs to run nonstop throughout the day in two dedicated theaters.

Chadwick Boseman's brothers ask court to oust widow as estate administrator: 'Cannot be trusted'

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:10:58 GMT

Derrick and Kevin Boseman have filed a petition against Chadwick Boseman's widow, alleging she failed to distribute assets owed to their parents.

Hot faces fill the erotic thriller 'Her Private Hell,' but the plot is never in focus

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:04:35 GMT

'Drive' director Nicolas Winding Refn's first feature in a decade finds him still fixated on sizzling neon and chilly characters. He's got his kinks.

How did 'Drive' find that higher gear? The director says it was thanks to 'Sixteen Candles'

Mark Olsen — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:55:29 GMT

For its 15th anniversary, 'Drive' director Nicolas Winding Refn looks back on working with Ryan Gosling, shooting in L.A. and some surprising influences.

Samantha Morton casts a spell and steals 'The Odyssey.' She's always been a little dangerous

Glenn Whipp — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The veteran English actor is stunning audiences with her unforgettable Circe in Christopher Nolan's epic, a showcase for her fearlessness and range.

Mexican American cinema exhibit coming to Academy Museum in Fall 2027

Carlos De Loera — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:16:46 GMT

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced that it will open a exhibition celebrating Mexican and Mexican American film history in September 2027.

Ryan Gosling's 'La La Hand' is finally fixed in the new 'La La Land' poster

Anthony Solorzano — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:06:27 GMT

Lionsgate has changed Ryan Gosling's flat hand gesture on the poster for 'La La Land' as the musical celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Sony and Alamo Drafthouse announce plans to reopen the iconic Cinerama Dome

Cerys Davies — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:10:53 GMT

After a six-year closure, the Cinerama Dome is coming back. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Alamo Drafthouse are restoring the historic theater and plan to reopen it in early 2028.

Sony and Alamo Drafthouse are reportedly in talks to take over Cinerama Dome

Mark Olsen — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:17:55 GMT

Sony and its Alamo Drafthouse theater chain are reportedly in talks to reopen the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, which has been closed since 2020.

Kaylee Hottle, 'Godzilla vs. Kong' actor, dies in car crash at 18

Tracy Brown — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:21:56 GMT

Kaylee Hottle, who portrayed Jia in 'Godzilla vs. Kong' and 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,' has died in a car crash. She was 18.

John Kirby, beloved celebrity acting coach and Bruce Kirby's son, dies of ALS

Anthony Solorzano — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:22:44 GMT

John Kirby, a veteran acting coach whose clients included Jeff Bridges, Jim Caviezel, Cameron Diaz and Hilary Duff, died Wednesday after a three-year battle with ALS. He was 75.

8 ways that Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' changes Homer's epic

Josh Rottenberg — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A gorier Cyclops, a darker Circe, an entirely new ending: The writer-director felt free to reshape the 2,700-year-old epic poem for the Imax age.

Ben Affleck's AI company is sold for more than $500 million

Cerys Davies — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Netflix purchased Ben Affleck's AI company in March. A new security filing revealed the streamer giant paid $587 million in cash for the actor's film tech company.

The first proper 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer shows Steve Rogers is still worthy

Tracy Brown — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:05:47 GMT

Thor battles Doctor Doom, reunites with Steve Rogers and assembles a crossover superteam in the new 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer.

Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning star known for 'My Left Foot' and 'Home Alone 2,' dies at 81

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:51:35 GMT

Oscar-winning actor Brenda Fricker, 'Home Alone 2's' Pigeon Lady, died Thursday evening at age 81. She was the first Irish female actor to win an Academy Award.

To screen Christopher Nolan's 70mm 'Odyssey,' L.A. theaters raced to resurrect a nearly lost craft

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is fueling renewed demand for Imax 70mm, shining a spotlight on the specialty theaters and projectionists keeping analog film alive.

A young woman with autism finds a sport of her own in the predictable but sweet 'Horsegirls'

Katie Walsh — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:34:15 GMT

The unusual discipline of hobby horsing is showcased in a movie based on a true story that also touches on bullying, cancer and personal independence.

In 'Remake,' a filmmaker obsesses over his lost son, guilty he may have made him a casualty

Tim Grierson — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:15:22 GMT

Ross McElwee, a longtime diaristic documentary-maker, assembles a personal ode to the troubled boy on the edge of his frame who became a drug addict.

Contributor: Hollywood will stop fueling racism when audiences demand better

Sue Obeidi and Jose Antonio Vargas — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Two new films, 'Citizen Vigilante' and 'Run, Fight, Hide: Infidels,' use streaming platforms and social media to cash in on xenophobia.

'Batman 2' is delayed again. Here's everything we know so far about Matt Reeves' sequel

Tracy Brown — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:43:51 GMT

Warner Bros. has pushed back the release of 'The Batman Part II' once again. Here is everything to know about Matt Reeves' sequel to his 2022 reboot.

Prior to his death, 'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill revealed how he wanted to be remembered

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:16:21 GMT

"Jurassic Park" actor Sam Neill expressed a simple wish for his legacy nearly a year before he died at age 78. He wanted to be remembered for his kindness.

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is a mighty Trojan horse of his thematic obsessions

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:19 GMT

Generously sized and steered toward realism, the director's take on Odysseus is epically satisfying, even if it skimps on the character's ego and lust.

Vija Celmins, Denis Villeneuve to be honored at LACMA's 2026 Art + Film Gala

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve will be honored at LACMA's 15th annual Art + Film Gala co-hosted by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Sam Neill's legacy in 7 movies, from Australian thrillers to 'Jurassic Park'

Greg Braxton, Joshua Rothkopf, Glenn Whipp — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:40:12 GMT

A crisp, charming presence opposite volcanic stars like Nicole Kidman, Isabelle Adjani and Holly Hunter, Neill made a career out of letting others shine.

Inside 'Barrio Triste,' the gritty debut film by Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz

Carlos Aguilar — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:19:39 GMT

Colombian American director Stillz spoke to The Times about shooting his first movie, 'Barrio Triste.' The fantasy crime drama was executive produced by Harmony Korine.

States sue to block Paramount's $111-billion Warner Bros. takeover

Meg James — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:55:02 GMT

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general expressed concern that the industry-reshaping deal could spell doom for movie theaters.

With AI character Tilly Norwood set for feature-film debut, Hollywood debates what it means to be an actor

Josh Rottenberg — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As AI-generated characters proliferate, Hollywood is confronting questions about authorship, artistry and whether a program can truly be an actor.

Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' actor, dies at 78

Brittany Levine Beckman — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:53:08 GMT

Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor known for his roles in 'Jurassic Park,' 'The Piano' and 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' has died. He was 78.

Academy Award-winning special effects pioneer Don Iwerks dies at 96

Corinne Purtill — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:23:17 GMT

The Academy Award-winner created special effects used in Disney films and attractions around the world.

Wes Anderson's needle-drop genius gets its due at his Hollywood Bowl tribute

August Brown — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:18:57 GMT

Anderson's score work is planned to exacting detail. But this three-night stand with Bill Murray, Beck, Jackson Browne and more was played in the spirit of the way fans revisit his beloved films.