Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record
The new musical film about Michael Jackson has stormed the worldwide box office, scoring the highest opening weekend ever for a biopic. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl1lpzp4z5o
Christopher Nolan Reveals ‘The Odyssey’ Is “Shorter” Than ‘Oppenheimer’ Runtime, But Still “An Epic Film”
Despite using more than 2 million feet of film to bring Homer’s The Odyssey to the big screen, writer/director Christopher Nolan is keeping the cinematic experience under three hours. Source: https://deadline.com/2026/04/christopher-nolan-odyssey-shorter-oppenheimer-runtime-1236876179/
Miyamoto has banned Illumination CEO from making any dirty jokes in Mario movies
The legendary video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto has been making the rounds on Japanese media to promote The Super Mario Galaxy Movie which launched later in Japan than the rest of the world. One of the things Mr. Miyamoto has … Continued
Uzbekistan Launches Global Cinema Weekend to Attract Film Industry
Uzbekistan is taking a new step to position itself as an international filming destination with the launch of Global Cinema Weekend, an industry platform designed to connect cinema, tourism, and the creative economy. The initiative was formalized through a memorandum … Continued
HOYTS unveils world’s largest LED cinema screen at Karrinyup, redefining the big screen experience
Now open, Perth is home to this revolutionary cinema offering, delivering a more immersive and lifelike way to experience movies, bringing audiences closer to the story than ever before. Source: https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/hoyts-unveils-worlds-largest-led-cinema-screen-at-karrinyup-redefining-the-big-screen-experience/
Oscars Organization Expands International Film Eligibility, Addresses AI in New Rules
The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards. Source: https://www.usnews.com/news/entertainment/articles/2026-05-01/oscars-organization-expands-international-film-eligibility-addresses-ai-in-new-rules