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Brett Ratner returns to directing with ‘Melania’ documentary

Brett Ratner has returned to the director’s chair with Melania, an authorized documentary about Melania Trump that was released widely on Friday and is the first film he has directed in nearly 12 years. Mrs. Trump is among the film’s producers, and the project was acquired by Amazon

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Disney insiders say they are enjoying Netflix‑Paramount battle for Warner Bros.

Pagesix reports that a senior Disney executive said, "I'm loving watching all this unfold," as Netflix and Paramount jockey to acquire Warner Bros. The chatter inside Disney, the source added, carries an "eerie resemblance to schadenfreude." Insiders noted Disney is still dealing with a

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Streaming guide to 2026 Oscar nominees: Sinners and One Battle After Another

The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced on Thursday morning, with Sinners earning a record‑breaking 16 nominations and One Battle After Another receiving 13. The New York Times said both films are currently streaming on HBO Max and that many of the top contenders can be watched

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Sinners sets Oscars record with 16 nominations; One Battle After Another gets 13

The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were dominated by two studio films: Sinners, a 1930s-set horror fantasia rooted in Black culture, received a record 16 nominations, and One Battle After Another earned 13 nods. Acting nominees named included Michael B. Jordan, Kate Hudson, Timothée Chalamet and Teyana Taylor. Both

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Christina Hodson reportedly writing DCU's The Brave and the Bold

Movieweb reports that, according to The Hollywood Reporter, screenwriter Christina Hodson is working on the script for the DCU's Batman film The Brave and the Bold. DC Studios and Warner Bros. have made no comment. Hodson previously wrote DCEU films The Flash and Birds of Prey (and the

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Jorge R. Gutiérrez said to be developing standalone Speedy Gonzales film

Movieweb reports that, via The Hollywood Reporter, Mexican animator Jorge R. Gutiérrez is said to be officially behind a solo Speedy Gonzales movie for Warner Bros. Pictures Animation. Plot details are not yet known, but Gutiérrez recently teased his involvement on social media, posting a photo in a Speedy T-shirt

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Editor outlines sequel and prequel ideas for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners

According to MovieWeb, Michael P. Shawver, the editor of Ryan Coogler’s 2025 vampire film Sinners, said there have been conversations about a possible sequel though Coogler "doesn't want a sequel." Shawver made the remarks while at the Critics Choice Awards, where he was nominated for

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Warner Bros. sets The Conjuring: First Communion for Sept. 10, 2027

Warner Bros. has scheduled a new entry in The Conjuring franchise, titled The Conjuring: First Communion, to open in theaters on Sept. 10, 2027, Movieweb reports. The film will be directed by Rodrigue Huart with a script by Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg. The announcement follows 2025's The

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Sarandos pledges 45-day theatrical windows for Warner Bros. films

Movieweb reports that Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos told The New York Times, via Variety, he will give Warner Bros. films a 45-day theatrical release window when Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. closes. Sarandos said the change came because "the general economics of the theatrical business were more

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Trailer for Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! spotlights Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale

Movieweb reports that Warner Bros. has released a new trailer for Maggie Gyllenhaal's monster film The Bride!, featuring Jessie Buckley as the Bride and Christian Bale as Frankenstein. The dark romance reimagines The Bride of Frankenstein with heavily stylized, punk-rock visuals, including dance numbers and powerful monologues as

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Timothy Busfield turns himself in after New Mexico arrest warrant

Movieweb reports former West Wing star Timothy Busfield turned himself in to authorities several days after New Mexico police issued a warrant for his arrest amid child sex abuse allegations. According to the warrant obtained by Us Weekly, Busfield, 68, was wanted on two counts of criminal misconduct against a

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Timothy Busfield booked in Albuquerque on child sex abuse charges

Timothy Busfield, the actor and director, turned himself in to authorities in New Mexico on Tuesday and was being booked on child sex abuse charges at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Police Department said. Mr. Busfield is 68. The warrant, signed on Friday by a Bernalillo County

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Timothy Busfield surrenders amid child sexual abuse charges

Timothy Busfield has surrendered to police in Albuquerque after a four-day search, Independent.co reported. The 68-year-old has been charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and an open count of child abuse. A warrant issued on January 9 accuses him of unlawful sexual conduct with

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NBC pulls SVU episode featuring Timothy Busfield amid abuse allegations

Movieweb reports NBC has decided not to air a new episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit featuring Timothy Busfield amid allegations of child sex abuse. The episode, reportedly titled "Corrosive," followed a judge (Busfield) dealing with the aftermath of an attempt on his life and had

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Peter Jackson says he doubts the Lord of the Rings trilogy could be made today

Collider reports that director Peter Jackson said he would "hesitate to even think that we could do anything like that now," in a recent interview reflecting on making The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. The Fellowship of the Ring premiered in 2001 and the trilogy was a

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NBC pulls Law & Order: SVU episode after Timothy Busfield faces charges

Collider reports NBC has pulled the upcoming Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode "Corrosive" from its 27th-season schedule after charges were filed against guest star Timothy Busfield. Busfield played a judge in the January 15 episode; NBC confirmed the episode is shelved and will instead air the

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One Battle After Another and Adolescence Win Four Golden Globes Each

The action thriller "One Battle After Another" and the Netflix miniseries "Adolescence" each won four awards at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, including top prizes in their respective film and television categories. "One Battle After Another" was the most awarded film, taking the

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Julia Roberts says she read Ocean's Fourteen script and called it 'good'

MovieWeb reports that Julia Roberts confirmed she has read the script for the upcoming Ocean's Fourteen and was "kind of surprised," saying, "And it's good. I mean, we wouldn't do it if it's not good." She made the

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Golden Globes kick off at Beverly Hilton with Nikki Glaser hosting

The 83rd Golden Globes ceremony is set to begin at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, with Nikki Glaser returning as host and a three-hour telecast airing on CBS and on Paramount+ for premium subscribers. The show starts at 8 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Pacific. The Globes, voted

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Arrest warrant issued for Timothy Busfield on child sex abuse charges

A judge in New Mexico on Friday issued a warrant for the arrest of Timothy Busfield, a 68-year-old actor and director, on charges of child sex abuse, court records show. The warrant was signed by a Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court judge in Albuquerque, and Mr. Busfield was not in custody

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Rick and Morty Climbs Netflix Charts as It Leaves Service in Some Countries

Collider reports that Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty has surged on Netflix’s Top TV charts even as the series is set to exit the streamer in numerous regions. All eight seasons were made available in unaffected countries like Australia, helping bring the sci‑fi animated series back onto

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Rush Hour 4: distribution talks, production plans and poaching-centered plot

Movieweb reports a fresh update on Rush Hour 4 that outlines distribution discussions, production plans and early story teases for the long-anticipated sequel. According to the report, a distribution deal has not been finalized, though Matthew Belloni of Puck News suggests Paramount has agreed to give the film a domestic

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Michael B. Jordan: 'Movies Need to Be Seen on a Big Screen'

Movieweb reports Michael B. Jordan told The Hollywood Reporter he believes films should be seen on the big screen as debate grows over the Netflix–Warner Bros. deal. Jordan, whose upcoming reboot of The Thomas Crown Affair is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios for another streaming service, said "

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Noah Wyle on set as HBO Max’s The Pitt readies Season 2 for Jan. 8 premiere

Noah Wyle was on the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles as HBO Max’s hospital drama The Pitt prepared to premiere its second season on Jan. 8, with cast and crew rehearsing on the hyper-realistic set at Stage 21. The Pitt is built as a single-day medical drama — each