Kate Beckinsale Stars in Action-Thriller WILDCAT, Coming to Theaters and Digital on November 25

Posted on October 28, 2025 by admin

The trailer and poster for WILDCAT, an upcoming action-thriller starring Kate Beckinsale, have been released ahead of the film’s theatrical and digital debut on November 25.

Directed by James Nunn (One Shot) and written by Dominic Burns (Allies), the film follows an ex–black ops team that reunites to pull off a high-risk heist and save an eight-year-old girl’s life. With only twelve hours to act, the team must navigate through the chaos of a citywide riot, deliver a ransom, and frame a dangerous criminal organization.

The cast also includes Lewis Tan (Mortal Kombat), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Tom Bennett (House of the Dragon), Alice Krige (Star Trek: First Contact), Edmund Kingsley (The Witcher), and Matt Willis (Missing You).

WILDCAT will be released in theaters and on digital platforms on November 25.

SAG-AFTRA Concludes 2025 National Convention in Los Angeles

Posted on October 27, 2025 by admin

SAG-AFTRA’s 2025 National Convention concluded in Los Angeles on Sunday after three days of discussions, elections, and resolutions under the theme “Connect, Engage, Empower.”

President Sean Astin highlighted member participation and unity as the union prepares for continued change across the entertainment industry. Delegates debated 22 member-authored resolutions and passed 17, setting priorities for the next two years.

National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland addressed major legislative and contract developments, including progress on the federal NO FAKES Act, expanded A.I. protections, and the new Interactive Media Agreement, which followed a year-long strike.

Newly re-elected Executive Vice President Linda Powell and Secretary-Treasurer Michelle Hurd also delivered remarks, emphasizing collaboration, mentorship, and optimism about the union’s future amid industry transformation.

The next SAG-AFTRA National Convention will take place in 2027.

Galactic Empire Unleash New Album ‘Cinemetal’ via Pure Noise Records

Posted on October 26, 2025 by admin

Galactic Empire, the galaxy’s favorite Star Wars–inspired metal band, have released their fourth studio album, Cinemetal, now out via Pure Noise Records. The record finds the masked metal outfit traveling beyond their usual saga, reimagining iconic themes from Harry Potter, Back to the Future, The Lord of the Rings, Batman, Avengers and more.

Produced by Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak at Atrium Audio, Cinemetal marks the group’s most ambitious and densely layered effort yet. “After three albums of tribute to the mighty Sith Lord John Williams, we realized we had run out of Star Wars music,” said frontman Lord Sihk. “It felt prudent to pay homage to other legendary film scores. Behold the ultimate power of the Dark Side with Cinemetal!”

The band will tour the U.S. on headline dates and join Bit Brigade later this year, before setting sail with Coheed and Cambria on the S.S. Neverender cruise to Cozumel, Mexico in November. Full dates and details at galacticempireband.com
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Florence + The Machine Announce 2026 ‘Everybody Scream’ North American Tour

Posted on October 25, 2025 by admin

Florence + The Machine will return to the road next year for The Everybody Scream Tour, launching April 2026 across North America. The run includes major stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center, two nights at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, and additional cities to be announced.

The tour follows Florence Welch’s early 2026 Europe and U.K. leg and supports the band’s forthcoming sixth album, Everybody Scream, due October 31. So far, Welch has previewed two tracks, “Everybody Scream” and “One of the Greats.”

Opening acts include Rachel Chinouriri, SOFIA ISELLA, CMAT, and Mannequin Pussy on select dates. Full routing and ticket info are available at florenceandthemachine.net/tour
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Co-written and produced with Mark Bowen of IDLES, Aaron Dessner, and Mitski, the album marks Welch’s first since 2022’s Dance Fever. After undergoing life-saving surgery on that tour, Welch describes the new project as a journey through “spiritual mysticism, witchcraft and folk horror,” reflecting on womanhood, recovery, and mortality.

Across five albums, including Lungs, Ceremonials and High As Hope, Florence + The Machine have earned multiple #1s in the U.S. and U.K. and become a global festival headliner known for Welch’s transcendent stage presence.

Sundance Comedy “Serious People” Skewers Ambition and Identity in Hollywood

Posted on October 24, 2025 by admin

Sundance hit Serious People, the debut feature from filmmakers Pasqual Gutierrez and Ben Mullinkosson, brings a sharp comedy about ego, work, and self-replacement in the creative industry. The film opens in theaters November 14, followed by a VOD release December 16, distributed by Tribeca Films and Memory.

Written and directed by Gutierrez and Mullinkosson, the film stars Pasqual Gutierrez, Christine Yuan, RJ Sanchez, and Miguel Huerta. It follows a successful music video director who hires a double to take over his work during paternity leave, only to watch his life and career spiral out of control.

Gutierrez, known as half of the directing duo Cliqua (collaborating with Bad Bunny, Rosalía, and The Weeknd), makes his first feature with Serious People. Mullinkosson, whose past work includes The Last Year of Darkness and Don’t Be a Dick About It, brings a documentary sensibility to the film’s sharp tone. Together, they create a satire that examines ambition, burnout, and identity in modern Los Angeles.

The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, earning praise for its humor, originality, and inventive storytelling.

Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys Star in Babak Anvari’s Psychological Thriller “Hallow Road”

Posted on October 23, 2025 by admin

Golden Globe and Emmy winner Rosamund Pike (Saltburn, Gone Girl) and Emmy and Critics Choice Award winner Matthew Rhys (The Americans) lead the cast of “Hallow Road,” the latest feature from writer-director Babak Anvari (Under the Shadow, I Came By). The film opens exclusively in AMC theaters on October 31 as part of a Halloween Double Feature presentation alongside Vincent Must Die.

Premiering at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival in March, Hallow Road has since screened at major international festivals including Brussels, Melbourne, Munich, Leiden, New Horizons, and Neuchâtel, earning early acclaim for its unnerving atmosphere and emotional precision.

The psychological thriller follows parents (Pike and Rhys) who receive a late-night call from their daughter after she accidentally strikes another young woman while driving her father’s car. As they race to protect their family and contain the fallout, the night unravels into a series of chilling revelations that expose deeper secrets—and the fear that they may not be the only ones on Hallow Road.

Produced by Ian Henry, Lucan Toh, Aram Tertzakian, Nate Bolotin, and Richard Bolger, the film marks another step in Anvari’s exploration of guilt, dread, and human fragility through genre storytelling. The filmmaker, also attached to Paramount’s upcoming Cloverfield project, continues his distinctive blend of grounded realism and supernatural unease.

‘American Magick’ to Premiere in Los Angeles Ahead of Global Launch on Prime Video

Posted on October 23, 2025 by admin

The four-part documentary miniseries American Magick, directed by Johnny Royal (Illuminated), will hold its Los Angeles red-carpet premiere on October 23 at the Laemmle Royal Theatre ahead of its worldwide streaming debut on Prime Video October 30.

The series explores the life and legacy of Poke Runyon, renowned occultist, ceremonial magician, and author, and his organization Ordo Templi Astarte (O.T.A.) and Church of the Hermetic Sciences, America’s oldest continually operating ritual magick lodge, founded in 1970. Through contemporary interviews and immersive reconstructions, American Magick follows current members of the O.T.A. on a cinematic journey toward enlightenment, inspired by the ancient initiatory system known as Crata Repoa, tracing its roots back to Egyptian mystery schools.

“American Magick is an artform—combining poetry, drama, and mythology; empowering our most creative resource, the human imagination,” said Poke Runyon.

Director Johnny Royal described the project as “a journey into the hidden architecture of belief — a cinematic exploration of how myth, ritual, and revelation shape the American soul.”

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Picturehouse Acquires ‘The King of Color,’ Documentary on Pantone Creator Lawrence Herbert

Posted on October 22, 2025 by admin

Picturehouse has acquired all North American distribution rights to The King of Color, a new documentary from director Patrick Creadon (Wordplay, Hesburgh) that explores the life and legacy of Lawrence Herbert, the creator of the Pantone Matching System. The film will premiere October 24 at AFI Fest before opening in limited theatrical release on December 12.

At 96, Herbert remains one of the most influential yet underrecognized figures in modern design. His invention of the Pantone Matching System (PMS) transformed the way artists, manufacturers, and brands communicate color across industries worldwide. The film features an in-depth interview with Herbert, offering a rare look into the mind that standardized color itself.

“Pantone is a language that connects artists, designers, and brands across the globe,” said Bob Berney, CEO of Picturehouse. “We’re proud to bring The King of Color to audiences everywhere and to honor Larry Herbert’s legacy of innovation and influence. Patrick Creadon has crafted a film that is as vibrant and inspiring as its subject.”

Creadon, best known for his acclaimed documentary Wordplay (a Sundance breakout), is known for illuminating the creative forces behind seemingly everyday phenomena. His directing credits also include If You Build It, ESPN’s 30 for 30: Catholics vs. Convicts, Hesburgh, and Ski Bum: The Warren Miller Story.

The King of Color traces Herbert’s journey from Depression-era Brooklyn to global innovation, spotlighting how one man’s vision turned color from a subjective art into a universal language that bridges creativity and commerce.

Sticky Fingers Announce First North American Tour in Seven Years

Posted on October 21, 2025 by admin

Australian genre-blending band Sticky Fingers will return to North America in 2026 for their first tour on the continent in seven years. Produced by Live Nation, the 25-date Sticky Fingers 2026 Tour will bring the band’s signature mix of psych-rock, reggae, and indie soul to major U.S. and Canadian cities next spring.

The tour will feature Canadian singer-songwriter Ruby Waters as special guest and marks the group’s first North American run since 2019. Fans can expect a career-spanning setlist, including live performances of songs from two new albums for the first time in the region.

Tickets go on sale beginning with an artist presale on Tuesday, October 21, at noon local time, followed by additional presales throughout the week. The general onsale begins Friday, October 24, at 10 a.m. local time via LiveNation.com.

Spike Lee, Ryan Coogler, Tessa Thompson Among Honorees for Critics Choice’s Celebration of Black Cinema & Television

Posted on October 21, 2025 by admin

The Critics Choice Association has announced honorees for its 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, taking place December 9 in Los Angeles. Jay Pharoah returns as host, and STARZ is back as official media partner, with the ceremony airing in early 2026.

Spike Lee will receive the Career Achievement Award for his four-decade career, most recently Highest 2 Lowest. David Alan Grier earns the Vanguard Award for his acclaimed work across stage and screen, including St. Denis Medical. Ryan Coogler will be honored with the Director Award for Sinners, his record-breaking IMAX 70 mm feature for Warner Bros.

Reginald Hudlin and Shola Lynch take the Documentary Award for Apple TV’s Number One on the Call Sheet. Janelle James wins the Comedy Award for Abbott Elementary. Tessa Thompson, Sterling K. Brown, and Jurnee Smollett are recognized for Hedda, Paradise, and Smoke, respectively.

The Ensemble Award goes to Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti for One Battle After Another. Damson Idris earns Supporting Actor – Film for F1, and Skye P. Marshall wins Supporting Actress – Series for Matlock, receiving STARZ’s #TakeTheLead honor. Tenika Davis (Spartacus: House of Ashur) is named Breakthrough Performer, and Naya Desir-Johnson (Sarah’s Oil) takes Rising Star.

Singer-songwriter Aiyana-Lee will perform her song from Highest 2 Lowest. “It’s truly an honor to continue our tradition of celebrating excellence in Black cinema and television,” said executive producer Shawn Edwards.