Box Office: ‘Super Mario’ and ‘Hail Mary’ Easily Scare Off ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’

Lee Cronin's The Mummy

“Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” lands in third place with a $13.5 million domestic opening — as two juggernauts continue their stranglehold on the North American box office. Universal and Illumination’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie held firm at the top of the North American chart for a third consecutive weekend. The tentpole pulled an estimated $35 … Read more

French Actress Nathalie Baye Dies at 77

French Actress Nathalie Baye Dies at 77.

Renowned French actress Nathalie Baye passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at her home in Paris. She was 77. Her family confirmed the news to Agence France-Presse (AFP), stating that she had been battling Lewy body dementia, a serious neurological condition that affects thinking, behavior, and movement. Nathalie Baye enjoyed a career spanning more … Read more

DC Studios Taps Charles Dance for ‘The Batman Part II’ as Sequel Cast Takes Shape

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“Game of Thrones” Star Enters Gotham; Film Set for October 2027 Release DC Studios‘ highly anticipated sequel “The Batman Part II” has landed another major name. Sources tell Deadline that Charles Dance — the veteran British actor best known for playing Tywin Lannister in “Game of Thrones” — is in talks to join the Matt … Read more

Kathryn Newton’s Cassie Lang Return Signals Marvel’s Next-Gen Strategy in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Kathryn Newton in French cinemas April 8, 2026.

Marvel Studios is sharpening the focus on its next ensemble tentpole, “Avengers: Doomsday,” with Kathryn Newton confirming she will reprise her role as Cassie Lang. The move signals a continued investment in legacy characters while subtly advancing a younger cohort of heroes—an approach that has become increasingly central to the MCU’s long-term recalibration. Newton disclosed … Read more

Sandra Bullock Urges Hollywood to “Lean Into” AI: “There’s A Place For It”

Sandra Bullock in CNBC Changemakers Summit 2026.

Oscar-winning actress makes direct appeal to industry at CNBC Changemakers Summit; SAG-AFTRA endorses Trump administration’s AI policy framework Sandra Bullock — one of Hollywood’s most influential and box-office-proven actresses — has taken a clear and firm stance on the growing use of AI in the entertainment industry. Speaking at the CNBC Changemakers Summit, she urged … Read more

‘Top Gun 3’ Cleared for Takeoff: Tom Cruise Returns as Paramount Bets Big on Franchise Power in New Studio Era

Tom Cruise Instagram Post.

Tom Cruise is officially heading back to the skies. Paramount Pictures has confirmed “Top Gun 3,” positioning it as one of the first major franchise plays in the studio’s new corporate era—a move with significant implications for the industry. The announcement came during this week’s CinemaCon presentation, where executives revealed that Cruise, 63, will reprise … Read more

‘Call of Duty’ Movie Locks In Release Date: Hits Theaters June 2028

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Paramount Pictures Makes Major Announcement at CinemaCon — Pete Berg to Direct, Taylor Sheridan Writing the Script Paramount Pictures dropped a big one during its Thursday presentation at CinemaCon, confirming that the ‘Call of Duty’ feature film — years in the making — will release worldwide on June 30, 2028. With the announcement, the studio … Read more

‘Game of Thrones’ Film Gets Official Title, Will Focus on Aegon Targaryen’s Story

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The upcoming film set in the Game of Thrones world now has a title. The project has been given the working title Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest, revealed at a recent major film industry event where upcoming projects were presented. The title is not final and could change in the coming months or years. That … Read more

Adria Arjona Joins ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ Building Buzz Around ‘Superman’ Sequel

Adria Arjona

DC Studios is moving fast on its “Superman” sequel — Adria Arjona has been cast in a key but still mysterious role. The film, titled “Man of Tomorrow,” has James Gunn at the helm. It’s shaping up to be DC Studios’ next big production. After a lengthy casting search with multiple screen test rounds, Arjona … Read more

‘Jumanji: Open World’ Announced, First Trailer Revealed at CinemaCon

(left) Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan and Jack Black in 'Jumanji: The Next Level.'

The film “Jumanji 3” is now officially titled “Jumanji: Open World.” Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, and Jack Black made the announcement during the closing of Sony’s CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas — where the first trailer also made its debut. The trailer opens with a computer repairman, played by Lamorne Morris, arriving at the home … Read more