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Passenger Review Roundup — Passenger Review Roundup: Critics Call André Øvredal’s Horror Film Creepy but Generic

Passenger Review Roundup: André Øvredal returns with a supernatural road-horror thriller that has drawn mixed reactions from critics. Released on May 22, Passenger stars Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell and Melissa Leo in a highway-set horror story built around demonic pursuit, isolation and escalating paranoia. Reviews broadly praise the film’s atmosphere, nighttime visuals and Øvredal’s horror craftsmanship, but many critics argue...
May 23, 2026

Julia Roberts will star in and produce a film adaptation of Katy Hays’ novel Home Economics after 3000 Pictures acquired the rights.

Julia Roberts To Star In and Produce ‘Home Economics’ Adaptation as 3000 Pictures Lands Rights

Julia Roberts is set to star in and produce a feature film adaptation of author Katy Hays’ upcoming novel Home...

23 May 2026

La Bola Negra Cannes Review Roundup: Critics praise Los Javis’ ambitious queer Spanish epic starring Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close.

Penélope Cruz, Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s La Bola Negra Cannes Review Roundup: Critics Praise a Grand Queer Spanish Epic

La Bola Negra Cannes Review Roundup: Penélope Cruz joins Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s ambitious Cannes Competition title, a sweeping...

22 May 2026

MBC Studios unveils its Saudi film and TV slate at Cannes, with Traveller’s Hell, Spider’s Web, Fear and new local projects moving ahead.

MBC Studios Expands Saudi Slate as Traveller’s Hell Moves Toward Release

MBC Studios has unveiled a new slate of Saudi film and television productions during the 79th Cannes Film Festival, with...

22 May 2026

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Julia Roberts will star in and produce a film adaptation of Katy Hays’ novel Home Economics after 3000 Pictures acquired the rights.

Julia Roberts To Star In and Produce ‘Home Economics’ Adaptation as 3000 Pictures Lands Rights

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La Bola Negra Cannes Review Roundup: Critics praise Los Javis’ ambitious queer Spanish epic starring Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close.

Penélope Cruz, Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s La Bola Negra Cannes Review Roundup: Critics Praise a Grand Queer Spanish Epic

May 22, 2026

MBC Studios unveils its Saudi film and TV slate at Cannes, with Traveller’s Hell, Spider’s Web, Fear and new local projects moving ahead.

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May 22, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s film ambition faces a reality check after Desert Warrior, as the Kingdom’s 60% rebate and big ambitions meet industry challenges.

Saudi Arabia’s Film Ambition Faces a Reality Check After Desert Warrior

May 22, 2026

Jaafar Jackson in Micheal as Lionsgate gives a positive update on Michael 2 after the Michael Jackson biopic became a major global box office success.

Michael 2 Moves Closer as Lionsgate Eyes Sequel After Box Office Smash

May 22, 2026

First Look of Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ reveals Jaakko Ohtonen as Jesus and shifts its two-part release to 2027 and 2028.

Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ Reveals First Look at New Jesus as Release Dates Shift

May 22, 2026

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May 21, 2026

The Man I Love Cannes Review Roundup: Critics praise Ira Sachs’ AIDS-era drama, while Rami Malek’s lead performance divides opinion.

The Man I Love Cannes Review Roundup: Critics Praise Ira Sachs’ AIDS-Era Drama, With Rami Malek Dividing Opinion

May 21, 2026

Brad Pitt’s The Adventures of Cliff Booth gets a two-week IMAX release before its Netflix debut, with David Fincher directing.

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HOLLYWOOD NEWS

Julia Roberts will star in and produce a film adaptation of Katy Hays’ novel Home Economics after 3000 Pictures acquired the rights.

Julia Roberts To Star In and Produce ‘Home Economics’ Adaptation as 3000 Pictures Lands Rights

Jaafar Jackson in Micheal as Lionsgate gives a positive update on Michael 2 after the Michael Jackson biopic became a major global box office success.

Michael 2 Moves Closer as Lionsgate Eyes Sequel After Box Office Smash

First Look of Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ reveals Jaakko Ohtonen as Jesus and shifts its two-part release to 2027 and 2028.

Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ Reveals First Look at New Jesus as Release Dates Shift

Brad Pitt’s The Adventures of Cliff Booth gets a two-week IMAX release before its Netflix debut, with David Fincher directing.

‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth’ Gets IMAX Release Before Netflix Debut

Michael Bay will direct Universal’s true-story film about a major rescue mission to save two downed American pilots in Iran.

Michael Bay to Direct Universal’s True-Story Rescue Mission Film Set in Iran

Warner Bros. is developing a Rick and Morty movie, with series veteran Jacob Hair in talks to direct the Adult Swim animated feature.

Rick and Morty Movie in Early Development at Warner Bros., Jacob Hair in Talks to Direct

WORLD CINEMA NEWS

MBC Studios unveils its Saudi film and TV slate at Cannes, with Traveller’s Hell, Spider’s Web, Fear and new local projects moving ahead.

MBC Studios Expands Saudi Slate as Traveller’s Hell Moves Toward Release

Koji Fukada’s Roca, adapted from Hisaichi Ishii’s manga, has boarded MK2 Films as Nagi Notes premieres in Cannes competition.

MK2 Films Boards Koji Fukada’s Manga Adaptation Roca as Nagi Notes Premieres at Cannes

Jeremy Strong leads The Passenger, a historical escape thriller by Magnus von Horn. FilmNation backs the globally positioned project.

Jeremy Strong to Star in Magnus von Horn’s ‘The Passenger’ – A Historical Escape Thriller Backed by FilmNation

Bong Joon Ho Goes Animated With Ambitious Film Ally , Set for 2027

Bong Joon Ho Goes Animated With Ambitious Film Ally , Set for 2027

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Jana Nayagan faces CBFC delays and a major leak ahead of May 8 release. Vijay’s final film heads to theaters amid controversy.

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Ustaad Bhagat Singh review roundup: Critics praise Pawan Kalyan’s performance but call the film outdated and uneven. Mixed reactions dominate.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Review Roundup: Pawan Kalyan Shines, Film Feels Outdated

Yash’s Toxic Postponed to June Amid Middle East Tensions, Avoids Dhurandhar 2 Clash

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FESTIVAL AND AWARDS NEWS

Andy Garcia Diamond cast attends Cannes Film Festival premiere on the red carpet

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Strawberries Review Roundup Cannes : Critics praise Laïla Marrakchi’s forceful migrant-worker drama led by Nisrin Erradi.

Strawberries Cannes Review Roundup: Critics Praise a Forceful Migrant-Worker Drama Led by Nisrin Erradi

Fjord Cannes Review Roundup: Critics are split over Cristian Mungiu’s morally thorny drama starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve.

Fjord Cannes Review Roundup: Critics Split Over Cristian Mungiu’s Thorny Drama Starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve

Fjord and Her Private Hell draw huge Cannes ovations, while The Unknown sparks debate with Arthur Harari’s surreal body-swap drama.

Sebastian Stan’s Fjord and Nicolas Winding Refn’s Her Private Hell Draw Massive Cannes Reactions

Na Hong-jin’s Hope gets a seven-minute Cannes ovation as Neon drops the first teaser for the sci-fi thriller ahead of its fall release.

Na Hong-jin’s Hope Gets Seven-Minute Cannes Ovation as Neon Drops First Teaser

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