Movies news summaries — Page 3
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Hoover would back an 'It Starts With Us' film but can't greenlight one
Colleen Hoover says she would support an It Starts With Us film, but cannot greenlight it because she does not own the sequel’s film rights. Entertainment Weekly reports Justin Baldoni owns them; no adaptation plans had been announced by Sept. 25. -
HBO Max will stream ‘Evil Dead Burn’ beginning Oct. 2
“Evil Dead Burn,” the franchise’s sixth film and third since its 2013 reboot, starts streaming on HBO Max Oct. 2. It opened in theaters July 10 and follows a woman seeking comfort from her in-laws after her husband’s death, as family members become Deadites. -
RioFilme plans $3 million international co-production line in $20 million call
RioFilme will unveil a R$100 million ($20 million) incentive call for film and TV projects at RioMarket on Oct. 1, covering production, development, distribution and international co-productions. Applications open Oct. 2, with funding due in early 2027. -
Endgame rerelease adds four scenes tied to Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame: Encore adds four scenes linking the film to Avengers: Doomsday: Doctor Doom confronts Bruce Banner, Loki joins Steve and Peggy, the TVA sees worlds collapse, and Doom forges a mask in a scene echoing Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit. -
Vikki Bardot’s AI film ‘A Woman Asleep’ set for spring 2027 in Turkey
Turkish distributor Baska Sinema acquired domestic theatrical rights to Vikki Bardot’s 80-minute English-language AI film “A Woman Asleep,” scheduled for release in 20 cities in Turkey in spring 2027. The experimental production took two years and was edited from 50,000 shots. -
‘Primetime’ and ‘Heart of the Beast’ hit theaters as ‘Tuner’ streams on Paramount+
This week’s movie picks include Robert Pattinson’s “Primetime” and Brad Pitt’s survival thriller “Heart of the Beast” in theaters, “Super Troopers 3” for rent or purchase, and “Tuner” on Paramount+ alongside “Toy Story 5” on Disney+. -
‘Halima’ takes Best Fiction project prize at Finnish Film Affair
Naima Mohamud’s “Halima,” about a 10-year-old Somali girl in Finland in 1998, won the Finnish Film Affair’s Best Fiction prize. Mohamud’s debut is the first Finnish feature directed by a Black woman and is in post-production, with delivery set for fall 2027. -
The Inbetweeners creators ask fans to avoid set photos and plot rumours
The Inbetweeners creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley say filming has begun on a third movie and urge fans to avoid set photos and story speculation so viewers can go in knowing little; they say the script could not plausibly include every beloved TV character. -
Pixentinel takes €30,000 as Gaussian Scout wins two Zinemaldia prizes
Finland’s Gaussian Scout won the €10,000 Best European Project award and a €3,000 entrepreneurship mention at the 2026 Zinemaldia Startup Challenge; Spain’s Pixentinel took the €30,000 Best Spanish Project prize for its live-stream diagnosis platform. -
Macron presents Scorsese and De Niro with France’s Legion of Honor in New York
Emmanuel Macron awarded Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro France’s Legion of Honor in New York. Scorsese became a Grand Officer for championing film heritage and independent theaters; De Niro was named an Officer for supporting media literacy and independent creation. -
Primetime centers its critique on To Catch A Predator’s Texas sting
Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen in Lance Oppenheim’s Primetime, revisiting To Catch A Predator and the Texas sting tied to Bill Conradt. Conradt died by suicide as police began breaching his home; the 2006 incident helped prompt the show’s cancellation and is the film’s3? -
Academy Museum’s new horror exhibition spans ‘Dracula’ to ‘Weapons’
Los Angeles’ Academy Museum opens The Horror Show on Saturday, with horror-film costumes, props, posters and other artifacts. Displays range from Bela Lugosi’s 1931 “Dracula” cape to costumes from “Weapons” and “Midsommar”; the exhibit runs through July 25, 2027. -
Ann Hui receives East-West Award as Pingyao festival opens 10th edition
The 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival opened Sept. 24 with a Unitree AI robot dance, a tribute to four festival friends who died over the summer and the East-West Award for Hong Kong director Ann Hui. -
Dakota Johnson says ‘Verity’ makes truth and trust part of the suspense
At the UK premiere of psychological thriller “Verity” on September 24, Dakota Johnson said the film keeps viewers questioning what is true and whom to trust. Based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, it begins its global cinema rollout on September 30. -
‘Brother Save Us’ marks Deacon Phillippe’s feature-film debut
Deacon Phillippe, son of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, will make his feature-film acting debut in “Brother Save Us,” premiering Sept. 26 at the Nashville Film Festival. He called himself “extremely lucky” to have famous parents and vowed to work extremely hard. -
H.E.R. makes her voice-acting debut in DreamWorks’ Filipino-focused ‘Forgotten Island’
H.E.R. makes her voice-acting debut as Jo in DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island,” which opens in theaters Sept. 25. She says the Filipino-culture story is personal: she is half Filipino, half Black and sometimes felt out of place between the two communities. -
Drawn Together holds No. 1 on Prime Video films as El Juicio tops non-English series
For Sept. 14–20, Drawn Together stayed No. 1 on Prime Video’s global film chart for a second week. Mexican series El Juicio topped the non-English series list and ranked No. 4 overall. Spanish-language titles filled eight places on the non-English film chart. -
A24’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary earns R for graphic nudity, language
The Motion Picture Association rated A24’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary, “You Can See Everything,” R for language and graphic nudity. Nathan Fielder’s film is set for a broad release Oct. 16; A24 released a full-length trailer Wednesday. -
Universal’s Backlot Club links fan quests and collectibles to park visits
Designed by ustwo, NBCUniversal’s Backlot Club uses app-based quests and physical collectibles to connect fandom with visits to Universal parks. Its designers say it aims to reward in-person engagement and build loyalty, not keep users on the app for long stretches. -
Dekanalog sets early 2027 U.S. release for Canada’s Oscar entry ‘Nina Roza’
New York distributor Dekanalog acquired U.S. rights to “Nina Roza,” Canada’s Oscar submission, and plans a theatrical release in early 2027, followed by VOD and Blu-ray. The film won the Berlin Film Festival’s Silver Bear for best screenplay this year. -
‘The Odyssey’ leads Variety’s 2027 Oscar forecast with 16 projected nominations
Variety’s Sept. 24 forecast names “The Odyssey” its predicted 2027 best-picture winner and projects it for 16 nominations, ahead of “Dune: Part Three” (12) and “La Bola Negra” (11); the figures are predictions, not official nominations. -
Heavy themes leave Robert Sean Leonard unsure about daughters watching ‘Dead Poets Society’
Robert Sean Leonard says his daughters, ages 17, 14 and 8, have not seen “Dead Poets Society,” and he is unsure whether to show them the 1989 film because he finds its story heavy, especially the overbearing father. -
Bipartisan bill proposes federal film and TV credit of up to 30%
Bipartisan lawmakers unveiled a bill Thursday for a federal film and TV credit covering 20% of labor costs, with bonuses potentially raising it to 30%. It would stack with state incentives if enacted; Congress has yet to approve the proposal. -
‘DreamQuil’ trailer sends Elizabeth Banks to a digital wellness retreat
PEOPLE’s DreamQuil trailer shows Elizabeth Banks as a frustrated housewife in a dystopian future entering a digital wellness retreat. The logline says a robot sent to assist her family encroaches on her life and identity after she returns; it opens Sept. 25. -
DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ posts 100% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score
DreamWorks’ animated adventure “Forgotten Island” stood at a 100% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score from 54 reviews as of Thursday morning, ahead of Thursday previews and its Friday nationwide opening. Its audience score and critics’ consensus are still pending. -
Mixed reviews greet Lili Reinhart’s ‘The Love Hypothesis’ on Prime Video
Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman’s “The Love Hypothesis” is streaming on Prime Video, with a 76% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score from 34 reviews. Critics praised the leads’ chemistry and Reinhart’s comic timing, while others faulted its formulaic plot and rushed romance. -
Johnny Depp’s Yacht Thriller ‘Day Drinker’ Gets Its First Trailer
Lionsgate released the first trailer for the action-thriller “Day Drinker,” starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline. Cline plays a bartender on a private yacht who serves Depp’s mysterious guest; the film opens March 26, 2027. -
Brosnan and Mirren say MobLand’s cast gives them room to take risks
Helen Mirren says MobLand’s close-knit cast makes the set feel safe and gives actors room to take creative risks; Pierce Brosnan says it fosters invention. Season 2 is streaming on Paramount+, opening with a dog-track confrontation between Conrad and Maeve Harrigan.
