After releasing two acclaimed horror films in barely a year, horror filmmaker Osgood Perkins is showing no signs of slowing down. His latest, “Keeper,” arrives in theaters November 14 via Neon, marking the filmmaker’s third feature in less than two years following “Longlegs” and “The Monkey.” The new trailer confirms that Perkins is on a remarkable creative streak — and his peers have taken notice. Continue reading ‘Keeper’ Trailer: Guillermo del Toro, & James Wan Praise Osgood Perkins’ New Nightmare Starring Tatiana Maslany at The Playlist.

The Russo Brothers, via their production banner AGBO, are putting together yet another streaming series with “Prism,” a ghost show at Netflix that has tapped Millie Bobby Brown to star, with Rachel Brosnahan set to executive produce the project. This casting news comes to us from Deadline, as they also mention that Etan Frankel (“Shameless”) will be the showrunner/writer, and Brown will play “Cassie, a woman with the unique ability to communicate with apparitions, who must uncover the cause of a newly discovered phenomenon that causes ‘visitors’ (ghosts) to appear all over the world before it’s too late.” READ MORE: ‘Perfect’: Millie Bobby Brown To Star As Olympic Gymnast Kerri Strug In Gia Coppola’s Latest, Netflix Circling We’ve previously seen the Russos dabble in the world of television with a string of “Citadel” shows at Prime Video, although that expensive streaming spy franchise will see its spinoffs end. Continue reading ‘Prism’: Millie Bobby Brown, Rachel Brosnahan & Russo Brothers Team For Netflix Ghost Series at The Playlist.

In Sam Raimi’s new film “Send Help,” a workplace feud doesn’t just implode — it crashes. The first trailer for the psychological survival thriller introduces Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien as rival co-workers stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash, forced to cooperate despite years of mutual disdain. READ MORE: Fall 2025 Preview: 61 Movies To Watch “The pitch was outrageous and original, all the while tracking these two in their conflict as their power dynamic changed dramatically,” Raimi told Entertainment Weekly. Continue reading ‘Send Help’ Trailer: Rachel McAdams & Dylan O’Brien Face Office Rivalry & Survival Horror In Sam Raimi’s New Thriller at The Playlist.

Cameras have started rolling on Mel Gibson‘s “Passion of the Christ” sequel, “Resurrection of the Christ” in Rome, Italy, at Cinecittà Studios, but the big news coming out of the religious drama is that they’ve decided to recast the main roles of Jesus of Nazareth and Mary Magdalene. The folks over at Variety report that Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen, known for his work in “The Last Kingdom,” has taken the role of Jesus, replacing original star Jim Caviezel (not the most accurate casting choice, given that Jesus wasn’t white European/Nordic, although many religious folks like the perpetuate that notion). Continue reading Mel Gibson’s Delayed ‘Resurrection Of The Christ’ Recasts Jesus & Mary Magdalene As Shooting Begins In Rome at The Playlist.

On a gorgeous Sunday morning in Los Angeles, the David Geffen Theater at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is packed. The audience isn’t here to see any movie, however. They didn’t get up early to even see a world premiere or an early screening of a brand new awards contender. No, this audience of AMPAS, guild, and SAG nominating committee members is on hand to (likely) rewatch Joseph Kosinski’s global summer hit, “F1.” Oh, and experiencing a Q&A afterward featuring the director, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, stars Damon Idris and Sarah Niles, as well as Formula One racing legend, Lewis Hamilton, who also happens to be a credited producer on the Apple Studios endeavor. Continue reading Brad Pitt Joins Lewis Hamilton To Revisit The “Redemption Story” Of ‘F1’ Just In Time For Awards Season at The Playlist.

From an upcoming edition of our “Bingeworthy” podcast, where director Andy Muschietti was on to discuss “IT: Welcome To Derry,” the creative reflected on his big run at the superhero genre with “The Flash” and commented on the film’s failure. As the ambitious project sadly came at a weird time, as the Snyderverse was winding down (ahead of the DCU reset spearheaded by the newly formed DC Studios), and Ezra Miller‘s bizarre off-set behavior/legal issues overshadowed the production, morphing into a “publicity crisis.” Along with briefly commenting on how anger-based bandwagons can have a negative impact, even if they don’t know what they’re talking about and haven’t even experienced the film they’re mad at, as it can be misdirected (alluding to Miller’s backlash being imprinted on the film and studio due to their headline-grabbing antics). Continue reading Andy Muschietti Explains ‘The Flash’ Failure: People “Talk Sh*t & Jump On Bandwagons” But Remains “Proud” Of Film [Interview] at The Playlist.

The embers of the American West glow again in Max Walker-Silverman’s “Rebuilding,” a tender story of loss and renewal starring Josh O’Connor, Meghann Fahy, and Amy Madigan. The filmmaker behind “A Love Song” trades one kind of quiet solitude for another, turning devastation into something almost luminous. The trailer for his latest film arrives tomorrow, ahead of its theatrical release on November 14. Continue reading ‘Rebuilding’ Trailer – Josh O’Connor Finds Grace After the Ashes at The Playlist.

If Netflix has a signature holiday flavor, it’s glossy escapism with a hint of heart — and its latest romantic offering, “Champagne Problems,” promises a fizzy blend of European charm and corporate tension. The film, written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson, sends Minka Kelly to the Champagne region of France for a holiday story that mixes business, pleasure, and bubbles in equal measure. READ MORE: Fall 2025 Preview: 61 Movies To Watch Kelly stars as Sydney Price, a rising executive eager to prove herself by leading a significant acquisition for Chateau Cassell, a storied champagne house in the heart of France. Continue reading ‘Champagne Problems’ Trailer: Minka Kelly Stars In Netflix’s Holiday Romance About Love, Legacy & The Perfect Pour at The Playlist.

Despite already playing the film version of Goliath within the Marvel Cinematic Universe for “Ant-Man & The Wasp,” actor Laurence Fishburne (“The Matrix”) is starting a campaign to be considered for Marvel Studios‘ big “X-Men” reboot directed by Jake Schreier as the mutant team’s mentor Professor Charles Xavier. During a chat with “Happy Sad Confused” podcast host Josh Horowitz at this year’s New York Comic-Con (via Entertainment Weekly), Fishburne revealed he’s keen on playing the next version of Professor X for the new “X-Men” film, while, at the same time, downplaying any desire to get involved with “Star Wars” as he’s fine with just being an audience member with that franchise. Continue reading ‘X-Men’: Laurence Fishburne Keen To Play Professor X In Marvel Studio’s Reboot at The Playlist.

Actress Kirsten Dunst (“Power of the Dog”) is gearing up for a big reunion with writer/director Sofia Coppola and giving us some minor clues about the secretive project. Admittedly, Dunst was only able to share a few details during her chat with Vogue Magazine to promote her latest film “Roofman,” but we’re still getting a small leg up on what we could be expecting from the untitled film, including that it’ll be a period piece shot in the United States with Dunst revealing she’ll be playing a reason person, not a fictional one. Continue reading Kirsten Dunst Says She’s Reuniting With Sofia Coppola For A Period Piece Next Year at The Playlist.

When “The Black Phone” landed in theaters in the summer of 2022, it performed better than many people expected. Having already screened at several festivals, word of mouth from critics and early audiences was good, and a twice-delayed release heightened anticipation even further. Now, three years later, here we are with the sequel.  It’s been a rough two years for Blumhouse Productions, with a string of films that have failed to meet various benchmarks, whether that’s box office returns or critical and audience reactions. Continue reading ‘Black Phone 2’ Review: Against The Odds, Scott Derrickson’s Smart Sequel Deepens The Original’s Chills at The Playlist.

It’s been a month since our first Contender Countdown rankings, and with so many new players unveiled, it feels like a good time to revisit the state of the Best Picture race. _____ This commentary first appeared in The Breakdown Newsletter. Subscribe to get Oscars, Emmys, Film Festivals, and Entertainment Industry commentary and coverage you can’t find anywhere else. It’s just twice a week and free. Make sure to sign up under “The Breakdown” _____ For the longest time, an October release date was statistically the best month to win Oscar’s top trophy. Continue reading A ‘Battle’ Is Brewing In The Best Picture Race With New Oscar Contenders In Sight [Contender Countdown] at The Playlist.

Serial killers and true crime are popular small-screen subject matter, and “Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy,” a new Peacock series, provides an exploration of infamous killer John Wayne Gacy, a serial killer from the 1970s who targeted young men and also dressed up as a clown (adding an extra level of creepiness). The cast of the 8-episode true-crime series features Michael Chernus (“Severance,” “Dead Ringers”), Gabriel Luna (“The Last of Us,” “Terminator: Dark Fate”), James Badge Dale (“King Ivory,” “1923”), Michael Angarano (“Oppenheimer,” “This Is Us”), Chris Sullivan (This Is Us,” “Mercy”), and Marin Ireland (“The Irishman,” “The Umbrella Academy”). Continue reading ‘Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ Final Trailer: Peacock Limited Series Focusing On Infamous Serial Killer Coming October 16 at The Playlist.

Bela Lugosi is getting yet another big shot at his story being told by the screenwriters behind Tim Burton‘s “Ed Wood,” as Leonardo DiCaprio‘s production banner Appian Way (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) and Universal Pictures are looking to explore the legendary horror actor’s early life, from his rise to fall in Hollywood. Writing partners Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski were behind the 1994 film (adapting the Rudolph Grey novel into a script) that helped earn veteran actor Martin Landau the Best Supporting Actor Oscar statue in 1995 for his fantastic and comedic performance of the late Lugosi (who was also struggling with an addition to heroin and fame obscurity at the time), navigating a Hollywood that had moved on from the iconic “Dracula” actor as he was approached by the infamous schlock filmmaker, Ed Wood, to appear in his movies (considered some of the worst ever made). Continue reading ‘Ed Wood’ Writers Tasked To Pen New Bela Lugosi Movie For Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way & Universal at The Playlist.

We knew that Disney and Lucasfilm spent quite a hefty amount to complete “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” after production delays and a major creative overhaul on the film’s story after J.J. Abrams stepped in to replace director Colin Trevorrow, but the true costs of the movie are coming to light, which makes it one of the most expensive movies ever made. Continue reading Disney Reportedly Spent Nearly A Staggering $600M To Make ‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ at The Playlist.

Hulu has debuted the first trailer for “All’s Fair,” the star-studded new legal drama from Ryan Murphy, premiering November 4 with three episodes streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally. New episodes will stream weekly on Tuesdays. READ MORE: Fall 2025 TV Preview: 45 Series To Watch The series follows a team of female divorce attorneys who break away from a male-dominated firm to launch their own powerhouse practice. Continue reading ‘All’s Fair’ Trailer: Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, & Sarah Paulson Lead Ryan Murphy’s Sharp & Scandalous Legal Drama at The Playlist.

Rose Byrne has been talking to the press about Mary Bronstein’s sublime “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” since its world premiere in January. She’s traveled to the Berlin Film Festival, the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals, before landing back home at the New York Film Festival earlier this month. She’s done press days and Q&As, but somehow we stumped her. And in the best way possible. READ MORE: Oscars 2026: Best Actress Contenders and Predictions No matter what happens this season, whether she lands a deserved Oscar, SAG, Gotham Award, Spirit Award, or Golden Globe nomination or is celebrated by critics’ groups, Byrne’s performance is already award-winning. Continue reading Rose Byrne Is Already A Winner Thanks To A “Beyond” Her Wildest Dreams Response To ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ at The Playlist.

Does love continue after death? A woman tests the limits of romance and the afterlife in “Eternity.” The film envisions an afterlife full of possibilities, as new arrivals have a week to choose their final destination. Joan arrives to find the decision complicated by a love from the past and the spouse who was a major part of her life. One will spend forever with their soulmate, the other may face a new chapter alone. Continue reading ‘Eternity’ Trailer: Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller & Callum Turner Grapple With Love In The Afterlife at The Playlist.

The most unlikely secret agent dad in streaming is back. After the first film became a surprise hit for Apple TV+, Mark Wahlberg returns for more high-stakes family bonding in “The Family Plan 2,” a globe-trotting action comedy that turns domestic dysfunction into full-blown international chaos. READ MORE: Fall 2025 Preview: 61 Movies To Watch This time, it’s the holidays, and Dan (Wahlberg) has planned the perfect overseas getaway for his wife Jessica (Michelle Monaghan) and their kids — until a mysterious figure from his past, played by Kit Harington, shows up with unfinished business. Continue reading ‘The Family Plan 2’ Trailer: Mark Wahlberg’s Dad-On-The-Run Returns For More Chaos, Car Chases & Family Mayhem at The Playlist.

Emotional authenticity and feel-good catharsis rarely coexist without friction — and that tension sits squarely at the heart of “Is This Thing On?,” the latest directorial outing from actor-turned-filmmaker Bradley Cooper (“A Star Is Born,” “Maestro”). It’s a sincere, soulful effort that aims to strike a balance between bruised vulnerability and crowd-pleasing warmth, although it doesn’t always manage to achieve a seamless blend. Continue reading ‘Is This Thing On?’ Review: Will Arnett Finds Pain, Humor & Grace In Bradley Cooper’s Bittersweet Divorce Comedy at The Playlist.

August 12 If you think you’ve seen every possible iteration of “Mozart vs. Salieri”—and or if you thought filmmaker Miloš Forman’s Oscar-winning 1984 film was the definitive portrait of this story— think again. Sky’s new five-part limited series “Amadeus” transforms Peter Shaffer’s legendary 1979 stage play into a vivid, sensual psychodrama for television — a feverish portrait of genius, envy, and divine punishment reframed for a modern audience. Continue reading ‘Amadeus’ Trailer: Will Sharpe & Paul Bettany Face Off As Genius & God In Sky’s Lavish Period Reimagining at The Playlist.

After revealing the messy reasons for his reluctant involvement in Paramount‘s first “G.I. Joe” movie, actor Channing Tatum also mentioned on THR’s “Awards Chatter” podcast that he turned down a lead role in Derek Cianfrance‘s romantic drama “Blue Valentine,” as he was courted for the part that ended up in the lap of Canadian actor Ryan Gosling. Continue reading Channing Tatum Says He “Stupidly” Turned Down Derek Cianfrance’s ‘Blue Valentine’ at The Playlist.

Production is officially underway on Paul Greengrass’ new historical drama “The Uprising,” and the cast just got even stronger. Joining Andrew Garfield and Katherine Waterston in the film are Jamie Bell, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, and Woody Norman, rounding out what’s shaping up to be one of the most compelling ensembles of the year. Continue reading ‘The Uprising’ Adds Jamie Bell, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller & Woody Norman To Paul Greengrass’ Historical Epic For Focus Features at The Playlist.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been spending a lot of time dedicated to crusading against the push to make AI a normalized aspect in film, television, and beyond. And that passion sees AI becoming the subject of a new untitled thriller he’ll direct, starring Canadian actress Rachel McAdams (“Spotlight”) as the pic ended up being acquired by Netflix, according to a report from Deadline. Sadly, we’re going to have to wait for concrete details about Gordon-Levitt’s mysterious AI movie, produced by Rian Johnson‘s production banner T-Street. Continue reading Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s AI Thriller Starring Rachel McAdams & Produced By Rian Johnson Lands At Netflix at The Playlist.

Channing Tatum has been doing a wide range of in-depth interviews promoting his new true-crime comedy “Roofman” as he’s been reflecting on all sorts of projects covering his decades-long career, switching between large and small stories at various studios. One of the parts Tatum is highlighting in a chat on THR’s “Awards Chatter” podcast is Paramount‘s 2009 gong-show of a popcorn film “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” and Tatum reveals that he wasn’t interested in the project or Duke role (wanted to play Snake Eyes, instead), but the studio applied pressure after passing an impressive “seven times” and executed an option they had with him as part of a three-picture deal to bag the reluctant actor despite his objections to a half-baked script. Continue reading Channing Tatum Recalls Passing On ‘G.I. Joe’ 7 Times As Studio Rushed Bad Script Because They Were Going To Lose Rights at The Playlist.