It’s the season of the witch. #PracticalMagic2 casts its spell in theaters this September. Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in […]
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As media companies race to secure their place in the rapidly evolving streaming landscape, acquisitions are once again taking center stage in Hollywood. The latest and perhaps most significant move comes from Fox Corporation, which announced a definitive agreement to acquire Roku in a transaction valued at approximately $22 billion. The deal underscores a growing
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Warner Bros. released the trailer for DIGGER. They’re calling it a Tom Cruise Retrospective. It kicks off with a hot edit of Cruise’s greatest roles. But then… another film, which they call a comedy of catastrophic proportions. This retrospective showcases Tom Cruise’s filmography, highlighting the depth and impact of his 40+ year career, and includes
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Jesse Eisenberg directs Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti in The Debut. When Mona Friedman is cast in a bit part at a small community theater, she transforms from a shy, unassuming housewife into a zealous method actor willing to do anything to protect the artistic integrity of her marginal role—even if it means waging war
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As anticipation builds for DC Studios’ highly anticipated Supergirl, star Milly Alcock is proving she’s a fashion force both on and off the screen. As she travels the globe promoting the upcoming superhero epic, Alcock has been turning heads on red carpets with a series of standout looks that showcase her evolving style. The actress
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On Tuesday, June 16th, Vertical hosted a Special Screening of COUTURE, directed by Alice Winocour, at the Whitby in New York. Film talent in attendance included: Producer/Actor Angelina Jolie, Writer/Director Alice Winocour and Producer Zhang Xin. Additional guests included Catherine Hardwicke, Richard LaGravenese, Amy Fine Collins, Folake Olowofoyeku, Celia Weston, Alex Witt and more. The Special Screening was introduced by
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the Spidey Tracker is making the leap from the big screen into the real world. Developed in the film by Ned Leeds (played by Jacob Batalon) on a Samsung phone to track Spider-Man’s whereabouts, the tracker is now being brought to life as a custom website where fans can follow Spider-Man
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SHREK 5 – IN THEATERS JUNE 30, 2027 Next summer, DreamWorks Animation invites audiences on a thrilling, magical new comedy adventure from one of the most beloved global animated franchises of all time: Shrek 5. Comedy legends Mike Myers, Oscar® nominee Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz return to their signature roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. Emmy
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HEART OF THE BEAST IS ONLY IN THEATRES ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer,
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4000 Days is a documentary chronicling the relentless fight of three families who turned their personal tragedies into a nationwide movement for change. After losing their sons to fraternity hazing, the families found themselves up against a deeply entrenched system that thrived on secrecy, denial, and silence. Refusing to accept that their children died in
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A nightclub owner (Russell Crowe) is on the verge of leaving his dangerous past behind for retirement with his girlfriend (Teresa Palmer). When masked gunmen (Nina Dobrev, Aaron Paul) rob him and he finds himself squeezed by ruthless cartels, a mysterious newcomer (Luke Evans) arrives with an interest in buying the business. With danger closing
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A routine domestic flight turns into the flight from hell through a series of inexplicable phenomena and raw terror. Surreal encounters blur the boundaries between reality and nightmare. Passengers fight against all the odds in an attempt to survive while combating bizarre technological malfunctions, accelerating supernatural events and alien influences. DIRECTED BY Steven Quale (Final
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Netflix is doubling down on animation. The streamer has signed a multi-year creative partnership with Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath, the directors behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, as well as the creators and producers of Teen Titans Go! Under the agreement, the duo will develop animated series and
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For the 40th anniversary of Mary Harron’s (American Psycho) feature debut, I Shot Andy Warhol, viewers will see the film in 4k restoration. Said to be one of the most controversial independent films of the 1990s, I Shot Andy Warhol stars Lili Taylor as Valerie Solanas, a militant feminist whose attempted murder of Andy Warhol
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Johnny Knoxville and the gang return for one final fling at the big screen. Featuring all-new stunts and stupidity along with the greatest hits and biggest laughs from the past, jackass: best and last is a joyously raucous celebration of all the mischievous camaraderie that you’ve come to love and expect from these idiots over the past
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Vertical will release THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE In Theaters Nationwide on August 21. Starring: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nicola Coughlan Adapted from Enid Blyton’s beloved classic novel The Magic Faraway Tree, the film centers on Polly (Foy), Tim (Garfield), and their three children – a modern family forced to relocate to the remote English countryside.
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The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival concluded on May 23, with some of the world’s most celebrated filmmakers and rising talents taking home top honors. This year’s jury was led by acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook and included actors, directors and screenwriters from around the globe, including Demi Moore, Ruth Negga, Chloé
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The 2026 Cannes Film Festival has announced the winners of this year’s Un Certain Regard section, which celebrates emerging voices, auteur-driven storytelling and bold cinematic discoveries. The 2026 selection featured 19 feature films, including six directorial debuts also competing for the Caméra d’Or. This year’s opening film was Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.
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