Netflix Sets Packed March Slate With ‘One Piece’ Season 2, ‘Peaky Blinders’ Film and ‘Virgin River’ Return Leading the Charge

“One Piece” Season 2.

Netflix Just Dropped Its Biggest Spring Lineup Yet — And One Show Might Break the Internet Again Let’s be real: Netflix has been playing chess while everyone else plays checkers, and this March slate? It’s the streamer’s boldest move yet. Starting March 10, “One Piece” Season 2 officially lands — and this isn’t just another … Read more

French vs. U.S. Indie Film Financing: Producers Reveal Why Some Stories Struggle to Get Made

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Producers at Unifrance Rendez-Vous in New York reveal how funding systems in France and the U.S. shape which indie films get made. Independent filmmakers around the world often face the same challenge: finding money to turn an idea into a finished movie. But where that funding comes from—and how it shapes a project—can look very … Read more

NSO Director Jean Davidson Resigns Amid Kennedy Center Turmoil, Takes CEO Role at the Wallis in Los Angeles

Jean Davidson Kennedy Center.

Jean Davidson resigns from the National Symphony Orchestra as political tensions and uncertainty reshape life at the Kennedy Center. A major leadership change is unfolding at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as Jean Davidson, executive director of the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), steps down to take a new role in California. … Read more

P!nk’s Long-Awaited Mexico City Shows Canceled After Logistics Disruption

Pop Star Pink.

P!nk’s planned return to Mexico after 20+ years won’t happen this spring as two Mexico City concerts are canceled over logistics issues. Fans in Mexico hoping to see pop star P!nk perform live this spring will have to wait longer. Two highly anticipated concerts scheduled in Mexico City have been officially canceled due to logistical … Read more

Box Office: Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Springs to $40M Debut as ‘The Bride!’ Struggles to Find Audience

Hoppers

Pixar’s new animated original ‘Hoppers’ is bouncing toward a $40 million debut, while Warner Bros’ ‘The Bride!’ stumbles with a much smaller opening. Pixar may finally have a post-pandemic original hit on its hands. The studio’s new animated film Hoppers is heading for an estimated $40 million opening weekend in North America, marking the strongest … Read more

Emma Laird’s ‘Satisfaction’ Brings a Quiet Storm of Love and Identity to the Festival Circuit

Fionn Whitehead, Emma Laird and Zar Amir Ebrahimi in ‘Satisfaction’ (2025)

A tense love triangle unfolds on a Greek island as “Satisfaction” heads to Glasgow Film Festival, continuing its global festival journey. As independent films continue to find their audiences through festivals, Satisfaction is quietly building momentum on the international circuit. Written and directed by Alex Burunova, the relationship drama arrives at the Glasgow Film Festival … Read more

WGA Members Back New Contract Agenda Centered on Health Care, Pay and AI Protections

A view of the WGA West building on 3rd and Fairfax Ave. in Los Angeles, California on September 25, 2023.

WGA members overwhelmingly approved a new bargaining agenda focused on health care funding, fair pay and AI protections ahead of talks with studios. Members of the Writers Guild of America have overwhelmingly approved a new bargaining agenda that will guide upcoming contract negotiations with Hollywood studios. With 97.4% of members voting in favor, the union … Read more

‘Baywatch’ Reboot Expands Cast as Hassie Harrison Signs On as Elite Lifeguard

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The upcoming “Baywatch” reboot continues to build momentum as actor Hassie Harrison joins the cast, bringing a determined Olympic-level lifeguard to the new series. Fox’s upcoming “Baywatch” revival is adding another familiar face to its growing lineup. Actor Hassie Harrison, known for her role in Yellowstone, has officially joined the cast of the network’s highly … Read more

Pixar Plans ‘Monsters, Inc. 3’ While Expanding Slate With New Originals and Its First Musical

‘Monsters Inc. 3’ in the Works at Pixar.

Pixar is developing “Monsters, Inc. 3” as the studio balances beloved sequels with bold new projects like “Ono Ghost Market” and its first musical. Pixar is once again returning to the monster world that helped define the studio’s early success. According to a recent report, the animation powerhouse is developing Monsters, Inc. 3, signaling another … Read more

White House Uses Hollywood Scenes in Iran Strike Video

White House Uses Hollywood Scenes in Iran Strike Video.

The White House posted a dramatic video mixing Iran strike footage with Hollywood scenes, drawing both praise and sharp criticism online. The White House is drawing attention — and criticism — after releasing a dramatic video that mixes real footage of recent strikes in Iran with scenes from well-known Hollywood films and TV shows. The … Read more