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Tubi Greenlights R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2 Following Streaming Success
The announcement follows the strong performance of the first film, which debuted in October 2025 and ranked on Variety’s Streaming Original Movies Chart, highlighting its popularity among viewers.
Inspired by R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour, the series blends horror and adventure for younger audiences. The upcoming sequel will continue expanding the story’s mythology, centered on a cursed town where pumpkin-headed figures rise during a harvest festival.
The original film’s success also contributed to a surge in engagement for Tubi’s annual Halloween programming, which drew over 100 million hours of viewing time in 2025.
The sequel will once again be produced by Front Street Pictures, with Jem Garrard returning as writer and director.
Art House Cinema Week Kicks Off Across New York City
New York City is shining a spotlight on independent film as the first-ever Art House Cinema Week New York begins today, running March 20–26.
The citywide initiative, backed by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and Art House New York, brings together nearly 30 independent theaters for a week of special programming, discounted tickets, and community-focused screenings.
The event also includes 5,000 free tickets funded by the city, aimed at making art house cinema more accessible. Additional perks include discounted memberships and concessions, with select groups—such as students, teachers, veterans, and SNAP/EBT cardholders—eligible for free admission at participating locations.
Designed to encourage audiences to reconnect with local theaters, the week highlights the role of independent cinemas as cultural and community hubs across the city.
More details and full programming are available at arthouseny.org.
Grammy Museum to Spotlight K-Pop Star TAEMIN in New Exhibit
The Grammy Museum® will debut a new exhibition, TAEMIN: Performer. Artist. Icon., opening April 1, 2026 in Los Angeles.
The display will feature stage outfits and personal artifacts from the K-pop star, offering a closer look at the artistry behind one of the genre’s most influential performers. The exhibit arrives just ahead of TAEMIN’s upcoming Coachella debut, where he is set to become the first male solo K-pop artist to perform at the festival.
Best known as a member of SHINee before launching a successful solo career, TAEMIN has built a reputation for his innovative choreography, genre-blending music, and cinematic stage presence.
Highlights of the exhibit include outfits from recent tours, along with items such as his stage-used microphone, in-ear monitors, and a handwritten note to fans.
The exhibition runs through May 25, 2026.
Holy Days Brings Heartfelt Road Trip Comedy to Theaters This March
Directed by Nat Boltt in her feature debut, the film follows three unconventional nuns on a road trip across New Zealand as they fight for their independence. Along the way, they form an unexpected bond with a young Māori boy, leading to a journey shaped by friendship, faith, and self-discovery.
The film premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and will also feature special event screenings, including appearances by Boltt.
Based on the novel by Dame Joy Cowley, Holy Days blends humor and emotion, exploring themes of connection, loss, and second chances against the backdrop of New Zealand’s landscapes.
Cult Comedy The Stöned Age Heads to Blu-ray for First Time on April 20
Directed by James Melkonian, the film follows two friends navigating a chaotic night of parties, music, and misadventures in Southern California. Known for its laid-back humor and soundtrack featuring classic ’70s rock, the film has built a steady cult following over the years.
The new release will include special features, such as an audio commentary with the filmmakers, reunion content, and extended scenes.
The Stöned Age will be available exclusively through Lionsgate Limited.
Racing Film 2DIE4 Set for IMAX Release This April
Shot during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at real race speed—with no reenactments—the film follows driver Felipe Nasr as he navigates a high-stakes endurance race. After a strong start in practice, a mechanical failure pushes him to the back of the grid, turning his race into a relentless fight to climb back through the field.
Directed by Salomão and André Abdala, 2DIE4 focuses on the mental and physical demands of racing, capturing the pressure, precision, and risk that define the sport at its highest level.
The IMAX release emphasizes the film’s immersive approach, placing audiences as close as possible to the experience of being on the track.
Godsmack Announces Live at Mohegan Sun Album and 2026 Tour
Rock band Godsmack will release their new live album, Live at Mohegan Sun, on May 1, 2026, capturing a powerful hometown-adjacent performance from their sold-out show in Connecticut in October 2024.
The album features a career-spanning setlist, including fan favorites like “Awake,” “Cryin’ Like a Bitch!!,” “Under Your Scars,” and “I Stand Alone,” along with the newly released live version of “When Legends Rise.” Known for their high-energy performances, the band leans into both their heavier hits and more emotional moments throughout the recording.
The show also marked a major transition point, serving as the final performance of Godsmack’s longtime lineup, making the release feel both like a celebration of their legacy and the close of a chapter.
Looking ahead, the band will launch the Rise of Rock World Tour 2026, joined by Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy, signaling the next phase of their career.
VR Documentary Lacuna to Make International Premiere at SXSW
The VR documentary Lacuna will make its international premiere at SXSW as part of the festival’s XR Spotlight section.
Directed by Maartje Wegdam and Nienke Huitenga Broeren and produced by Corine Meijers, the immersive project invites viewers into the fragmented memories of Sonja, as she reflects on a moment of loss during the Second World War. The experience combines conversations with Sonja, animation, 3D modeling, and personal footage to explore how memory—and the absence of it—can shape identity.
Lacuna previously world premiered at the Cannes Film Festival’s Cannes Immersive program and is designed as both a remembrance project and a broader reflection on how people reconstruct the past through imagination.
The VR experience will be available during SXSW’s XR Spotlight Experiences, running daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin through March 17.
Deicidium Graphic Novel Series Gets First Look Ahead of 2026 Launch
A first look at the upcoming graphic novel series Deicidium from Ram V, Evan Cagle, and Anand “RK” Radhakrishnan has been revealed ahead of its planned release later this year.
The new series, published in English by Image Comics, will debut globally following a six-figure worldwide publishing deal with French publisher Morgen. A special preview edition will also be available at select comic shops during Free Comic Book Day in May, giving readers an early look at the project.
Set in a future where faith has become currency, Deicidium imagines a world ruled by a powerful alliance between corporations and religious institutions. When ancient gods begin manifesting through ordinary people, those in power move quickly to hunt them down, sparking a conflict between control and belief.
The series blends influences from urban fantasy, science fiction, global mythology, manga, and European comics, while featuring striking black-and-white artwork from Cagle and Radhakrishnan.
The first collected volume of Deicidium is scheduled to arrive at comic shops on September 23, 2026, with a wider bookstore release following in October.
The Pussycat Dolls Announce 2026 PCD FOREVER Global Reunion Tour
The Pussycat Dolls are returning to the stage with the announcement of their 2026 global reunion tour, PCD FOREVER, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album PCD.
The tour will span more than 50 shows across North America, Europe, and the U.K., beginning in June 2026. The run will feature performances of the group’s biggest hits, including “Don’t Cha,” “Buttons,” and “Stickwitu,” along with new material. Lil’ Kim and Mya will appear as special guests on select North American dates, while Lil’ Kim will also join the group for shows in Europe and the U.K.
The reunion brings Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts back together for their largest international run in years, marking a new chapter for the pop group that helped define early-2000s pop culture.
Alongside the tour announcement, the group has released a new single, “Club Song,” their first new recording since 2019’s “React.” The track was produced by Mike Sabath and co-written by Scherzinger with Sabath, Caroline Ailin, and Solly. Fans can also expect reissues of the band’s classic albums PCD and Doll Domination, arriving May 8, 2026, including expanded editions and new vinyl releases. Artist presale sign-ups are now open, with general ticket sales beginning March 20 at 10 a.m. local time.
























