Here is a number worth sitting with: Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua, has grossed over $939 million worldwide as of this week. It is now the highest-grossing music biopic ever made. It holds a 38% on Rotten Tomatoes. Both things are true simultaneously, and that tension is the whole story. A […]
Movies & Film
AI in Hollywood: Who’s Winning, Who’s Losing, and What It Means for the Films You Watch
Two things happened in Hollywood this year that don’t quite fit together — and that tension is exactly the point. At SXSW in March, Steven Spielberg stood in front of an audience and said he has never used artificial intelligence in any of his films. The room erupted. Meanwhile, Netflix was weeks away from spending […]
The Paramount–WBD Merger: Hollywood’s Biggest Power Shift in Years
Some deals change a company. This one changes an industry. On April 23, Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted to approve a $110 billion acquisition by Paramount Skydance — a transaction that would bring two of the most recognisable names in entertainment history under a single corporate roof. Warner Bros. The studio behind Casablanca, The Dark […]
Netflix Bets Big on Korean Series and Films in 2026
Netflix is making a clear statement about where streaming is headed. In January 2026, the company announced a lineup of 33 Korean series and films set to roll out over the year. The slate spans multiple genres and budgets, signaling that Korean productions are no longer side offerings but central to Netflix’s global programming strategy. […]
Edgar Wright’s The Running Man: Reviving a Classic for a Modern Audience
Director Edgar Wright is taking on one of Stephen King’s most politically charged stories — The Running Man. The film, slated for U.S. release on November 14, 2025, promises to deliver a darker, more faithful take on King’s dystopian novel. For fans of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger adaptation, this version is expected to look and […]