David Ellison Says His Politics Are Misunderstood, But CBS News Makes That Feel Like A Bad-Faith Claim

When David Ellison asks to be judged by his record, the obvious place to start is CBS News. That record is precisely why his new defense of his politics—and his bid to control CNN—feels so self-serving. In a New York Times guest op-ed defending Paramount Skydance’s agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, Ellison argues that the legal and political opposition to the merger is not really about theatrical competition, cable distribution, or the treatment of writers. Continue reading David Ellison Says His Politics Are Misunderstood, But CBS News Makes That Feel Like A Bad-Faith Claim at The Playlist.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Co-Writers Worked On ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ & ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ Scripts

Well, this is some exciting updates concerning the upcoming “Avengers” sequels as “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” director Destin Daniel Cretton has revealed in an interview that they had to bring on Justin Kuritzkes (“Challengers”) to help with rewrites because the film’s original co-writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers were too busy after being recruited by Kevin Feige and The Russo Brothers to work on the scripts for “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.” This was briefly mentioned in Cretton’s chat with The Wrap, while detailing why they had to bring on another writer to help out on “Brand New Day,” and this would be the first revelation that someone other than original screenwriter Stephen McFeely (minus longtime writing partner Christopher Markus, who McFeely worked with on the last two “Avengers” films alongside “The Winter Soldier,” and “Civil War“) was contributing to the scripts of those two movies. Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Co-Writers Worked On ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ & ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ Scripts at The Playlist.

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‘Inherit’ Trailer: Banjong Pisanthanakun’s Slick TIFF-Bound Thai Horror Movie With Davika Hoorne

The Toronto Film Festival is coming next month and it is going to have a slew of international genre films screening there, some large and small. One that we’re certainly going to keep an eye on moving forward is Banjong Pisanthanakun‘s (“The Medium“) latest effort “Inherit,” a Thai horror tale making it’s premeire at TIFF, that features model/singer/actress Davika Hoorne playing a character that seemingly hasn’t aged after multiple decades. Continue reading ‘Inherit’ Trailer: Banjong Pisanthanakun’s Slick TIFF-Bound Thai Horror Movie With Davika Hoorne at The Playlist.

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‘F.A.S.T.’: Taylor Sheridan & WB’s Commando Vs Cartel Pic Starring Brandon Sklenar, Sam Claflin, LaKeith Stanfield, Jason Clarke & More Moves To May 2027

Warner Bros. has officially moved its gritty special forces commando thriller “F.A.S.T.” into what is considered the summer movie season, as the project was originally set to debut in theaters on April 23, 2027, but has been delayed slightly to May 14, 2027 (what could be seen as a better spot in the studio’s slate next year). Audiences won’t have to wait too much longer, but the really neat update, as revealed by Deadline, is the impressive cast that is supporting it’s main lead, Brandon Skelar (“1923,” “The Housemaid”). Continue reading ‘F.A.S.T.’: Taylor Sheridan & WB’s Commando Vs Cartel Pic Starring Brandon Sklenar, Sam Claflin, LaKeith Stanfield, Jason Clarke & More Moves To May 2027 at The Playlist.

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‘The Housemaid’s Secret’: Brittany Snow Joins Sydney Sweeney & Kirsten Dunst In Lionsgate Sequel

The household is getting a little more crowded. Brittany Snow, currently starring in Netflix’s pulpy thriller series “The Hunting Wives,” has joined Lionsgate’s “The Housemaid’s Secret,” the sequel to last year’s surprise box-office smash “The Housemaid.” Snow will play a character named Marybeth, though the studio is keeping further details about her role under wraps. Snow joins returning star Sydney Sweeney, who reprises her role as Millie, along with franchise newcomers Kirsten Dunst and Paul Anthony Kelly, the breakout star of FX’s “Love Story.” Michele Morrone will also return as Enzo, carrying over his role from the first movie. Continue reading ‘The Housemaid’s Secret’: Brittany Snow Joins Sydney Sweeney & Kirsten Dunst In Lionsgate Sequel at The Playlist.

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Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Maude Apatow’s ‘Poetic License’ After Row K Drops The Film

Months after Maude Apatow’s directorial debut was caught in the collapse of its original distribution deal, “Poetic License” has found a new home. Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to the comedy and plans to release it theatrically in 2027. The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where it earned positive reviews and was initially acquired by the newly launched distributor Row K Entertainment in a deal reportedly valued between $5.5 million and $7 million. Continue reading Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Maude Apatow’s ‘Poetic License’ After Row K Drops The Film at The Playlist.

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Jessica Henwick Isn’t Back In ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 Despite “Discussions” With Marvel: “Would Have To Be The Right Story”

Marvel Television seems to be really tailoring “Daredevil: Born Again” for the fans of those original Netflix shows, as TV division overseeer executive Brad Winderbaum has been making a big push to get those original “Defenders” group of actors back, such as Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Vincent D’Onofrio (The Kingpin), Deborah Ann Woll (Karen Page), Wilson Bethel (Bullseye), Jon Bernthal (The Punisher), Kristen Ritter (Jessica Jones), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Finn Jones (Iron Fist), and recent returner spotted on set, Élodie Yung (Elektra). Continue reading Jessica Henwick Isn’t Back In ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 Despite “Discussions” With Marvel: “Would Have To Be The Right Story” at The Playlist.

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TIFF 2026 Unveils Centrepiece, Wavelengths & Classics Lineups With Diego Luna, Radu Jude & ‘The Devils’ In 4K

The Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled three more major sections of its 2026 lineup, announcing 54 Centrepiece selections alongside the complete Wavelengths and TIFF Classics programs. Centrepiece, TIFF’s main program, features filmmakers representing 50 countries, including new work from Diego Luna, Anthony Chen, Valeska Grisebach, Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Avi Nesher, Banjong Pisanthanakun, Yonfan, Neto Villalobos Brenes, and Kamila Andini. Continue reading TIFF 2026 Unveils Centrepiece, Wavelengths & Classics Lineups With Diego Luna, Radu Jude & ‘The Devils’ In 4K at The Playlist.

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TIFF 2026 Docs Lineup Includes ‘Rapinoe,’ Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ & Edward Said Film; Short Cuts Also Unveiled

The Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 TIFF Docs and Short Cuts programs, adding 66 films from around the world to the festival’s growing lineup. TIFF Docs features 21 titles from 20 countries, including 18 world premieres. More than two-thirds of the films are directed by women, with new work from Alex Gibney, Barbara Kopple, Sophie Fiennes, Rebeca Huntt, Maiken Baird, Lacey Schwartz Delgado, Mila Aung-Thwin, and Sine Plambech. Continue reading TIFF 2026 Docs Lineup Includes ‘Rapinoe,’ Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ & Edward Said Film; Short Cuts Also Unveiled at The Playlist.

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‘The History Of Concrete’ Teaser Trailer: Bedrock Of NYC Gets Spotlight In Buzzy New Doc From John Wilson & Exec Producer Josh Safdie

John Wilson of the HBO series “How To With John Wilson” is back with a very perplexing, but expected to be an interesting, documentary subject: the culture of concrete in New York City, which will be highlighted in the new film “The History of Concrete.” That pic is heading to theaters next month, and with that, Magnolia Pictures has released a teaser trailer. Continue reading ‘The History Of Concrete’ Teaser Trailer: Bedrock Of NYC Gets Spotlight In Buzzy New Doc From John Wilson & Exec Producer Josh Safdie at The Playlist.

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‘Violent Night 2’ Trailer: David Harbour Returns To Deck The Halls This December With Kristen Bell After Santa Lands On The Naughty List

Ho Ho Ho! The naughty list has a new name, and it’s Santa Claus? That’s the new plot twist of David Habour‘s (“The New Avengers,” “Avengers: Doomsday”) return as the not-so-jolly and brutal gift-giver in “Violent Night 2.” The sequel to the blood-soaked holiday action comedy is coming to theaters in early December, and the newly released trailer shows Santa going without his powers in the pic helmed by returning director Tommy Wirkola. Continue reading ‘Violent Night 2’ Trailer: David Harbour Returns To Deck The Halls This December With Kristen Bell After Santa Lands On The Naughty List at The Playlist.

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Destin Cretton Says Kevin Feige Didn’t Cancel ‘Wonder Man,’ But Still Doesn’t Have Clarity On Why

The sudden cancellation of “Wonder Man” remains difficult to explain, even for the filmmaker who co-created the series. Destin Daniel Cretton believes Kevin Feige wanted the Disney+ show to continue, but he still does not understand why its previously announced second season was scrapped. “I love that show to death. If it were up to me, we would be making that show,” Cretton told TheWrap. Continue reading Destin Cretton Says Kevin Feige Didn’t Cancel ‘Wonder Man,’ But Still Doesn’t Have Clarity On Why at The Playlist.

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‘One Night Only’ Review: Will Gluck’s Charming, Refreshingly Weird Rom-Com Finds The Dystopia In Modern Dating

You don’t mess with the rom-com. It has a formula, a rhythm, and a tone, and it should feel a little like a fun first date crossed with the perfect pop song: you’re totally engaged, beaming, laughing, feeling flirty, maybe a little tipsy. The mood is charismatic, sexy, ebullient, and leaves you with the warm, giddy feeling of crushing on someone so hard you can’t stop smiling. But you need character and personality too: quirks, awkward moments, clumsy gaffes, embarrassing faux pas, and all the messy, imperfect behavior that makes us human and makes us laugh. Continue reading ‘One Night Only’ Review: Will Gluck’s Charming, Refreshingly Weird Rom-Com Finds The Dystopia In Modern Dating at The Playlist.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Becomes Second Fastest Film To Cross A Billion

Well, there had been some big signs over the weekend after “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” earned a MASSIVE $932 million at the global box office; it would be quick to cross the billion-dollar mark, and that has now happened. The movie has become the second fastest movie to do so, behind “Avengers: Endgame.” It also now holds the record for the highest-grossing domestic opening at $360 million (outdoing “Endgame” on that front) and the second-best global debut (behind “Endgame,” as you’d imagine after hitting $1.22 billion over its own opening weekend). Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Becomes Second Fastest Film To Cross A Billion at The Playlist.

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‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ First Look: Ryan Murphy’s True-Crime Netflix Drama Led By Ella Beatty Co-Stars Vicky Krieps, Rebecca Hall & Charlie Hunnam

Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan‘s true-crime anthology series continues with the latest chapter, “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story,” set to arrive next month, and we can now share some first-look images. As the title suggests this new eight-episode streaming series tells the story of infamous American axe murderer Lizzie Borden, played by on-the-rise actress Ella Beatty (yes, she’s the daughter of Annette Bening and Warren Beatty), who is likely best known for projects such as Rose Byrne‘s “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” and previously worked with Murphy on the series “Feud: Capote vs. Continue reading ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ First Look: Ryan Murphy’s True-Crime Netflix Drama Led By Ella Beatty Co-Stars Vicky Krieps, Rebecca Hall & Charlie Hunnam at The Playlist.

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Vin Diesel Says Michael Lesslie’s ‘Fast Forever’ Script Made Him Cry; Director Louis Leterrier Confirms Filming Hasn’t Started

There had been some miscommunication from “Fast Forever” (“The Fast & The Furious 11”) star Vin Diesel earlier in the summer as many had thought he was announcing that the final mainline installment in the Universal Pictures franchise had started production, but that had been subsequently debunked and ultimately revealed to be some ad made for The World Cup. And there is now further confirmation that cameras indeed haven’t started rolling after the movie’s director Louis Leterrier (“The Incredible Hulk”), who stepped in to replace Justin Lin on “Fast X,” has revealed to the folks over at Polygon (while promoting “The Last House“) that he’s been too busy with finishing up another movie to have started “Fast Forever,” and wasn’t ready to comment on Diesel’s other recent revelvation, he’s read the film’s script and made him “cry.” READ MORE: August’s 13 Must-Watch Movies, From ‘The Dog Stars’ To ‘Tony’ & ‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’ “There is a parallel universe” where they would have gone straight from Fast X into filming the next film (there had been plans to shoot them back-to-back but didn’t happen), Leterrier said of the 11th installment being sort of on pause. Continue reading Vin Diesel Says Michael Lesslie’s ‘Fast Forever’ Script Made Him Cry; Director Louis Leterrier Confirms Filming Hasn’t Started at The Playlist.

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Samantha Morton Says ‘River Queen’ Director Thought She Was Emily Watson: “It Was A Sad Job”

Samantha Morton should be enjoying a career high. Her mesmerizing performance as Circe in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has placed the two-time Oscar nominee back in the awards conversation, with a third nomination looking increasingly likely. Instead, Morton has spent the film’s rollout describing one professional indignity after another. She recently revealed that she has not worked since making “The Odyssey” and had to assemble a new showreel because younger casting directors and filmmakers may not know her work. Continue reading Samantha Morton Says ‘River Queen’ Director Thought She Was Emily Watson: “It Was A Sad Job” at The Playlist.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Went “Street-Level” Because Amy Pascal Knew They “Couldn’t Go Bigger” Than The Parkers In ‘Now Way Home’

We’ve known for a while that Spider-Man could be heading back to his street-level roots (Kevin Feige telegraphing this at a previous San Diego Comic-Con when referring to the webhead’s future), but is now being revealed by the folks behind “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” that it was near impossible to go as big as having The Parkers (Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield as their iterations of Peter Parker) in “No Way Home,” allowing them to pivot toward a more intiment story, even with keeping the fantastical elments. Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Went “Street-Level” Because Amy Pascal Knew They “Couldn’t Go Bigger” Than The Parkers In ‘Now Way Home’ at The Playlist.

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‘All Of A Sudden,’ ‘Fatherland’ & ‘Misty Green’ Among 2026 New York Film Festival Main Slate Selections [Complete List]

The Venice Film Festival has announced its lineup. The Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled most of its significant and expansive class. Today, after previously announcing opening night and centerpiece films, the New York Film Festival selection committee dropped its 2026 class. And there were seemingly more snubs than usual. Well, for now at least. Currently, there are just four world premieres: Tony Gilroy’s “Behomth!,” Takashi Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus Zero,” Ava DuVernay’s “14th,” and Turkish director Mani Haghighi’s “I Deserve a Lover Whose Every Rise Sets Fiery Dooms Raging Across the Skies.” That’s a healthy number considering the New York Film Festival is curated as a “best of the best” endeavor. Continue reading ‘All Of A Sudden,’ ‘Fatherland’ & ‘Misty Green’ Among 2026 New York Film Festival Main Slate Selections [Complete List] at The Playlist.

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‘The Love Hypothesis’ Teaser Trailer: Lili Reinhart & Tom Bateman Test Their Fake-Dating Chemistry

Prime Video has released the teaser trailer for “The Love Hypothesis,” a romantic comedy starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman as two scientists whose convenient fake relationship begins producing some very real chemistry. Based on Ali Hazelwood’s New York Times best-selling novel, the film will stream globally on September 23. Presented like an old-fashioned scientific instructional film, the teaser introduces Reinhart’s Olive Smith, a Ph.D. Continue reading ‘The Love Hypothesis’ Teaser Trailer: Lili Reinhart & Tom Bateman Test Their Fake-Dating Chemistry at The Playlist.

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‘Howl’: Kumail Nanjiani Making Directorial Debut With Werewolf Horror Comedy At Amazon/Orion Pictures

We’re very excited to share the news that funny man Kumail Nanjiani is set to make his feature film directorial debut with the horror comedy “Howl” and has just been picked up by Amazon MGM Studios/Orion Pictures, the deep pocketed film studios owned by the streaming service. His working relationship is growing with them after recently appearing in the second season of “Fallout,” based on the popular post-apocalyse video game. Continue reading ‘Howl’: Kumail Nanjiani Making Directorial Debut With Werewolf Horror Comedy At Amazon/Orion Pictures at The Playlist.

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‘Sterling Point’ Review: Megan Park’s Big-Hearted Teen Drama Is A YA Triumph

Long gone are the days of The WB and The CW serving as a hub for must-see teen dramas like “Dawson’s Creek,” “Felicity,” and “Gossip Girl.” Now, Prime Video is going all in on YA material with “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” “We Were Liars,” “Elle,” and “Off-Campus,” making it the destination for coming-of-age stories. Continue reading ‘Sterling Point’ Review: Megan Park’s Big-Hearted Teen Drama Is A YA Triumph at The Playlist.

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August TV Preview: ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Lanterns,’ ‘The Shards’ & More Must-Watch Shows

August is shaping up to be a surprisingly strong month for television. What usually feels like a transitional stretch before the fall season is instead packed with major returning series, ambitious literary adaptations, a new DC mystery, and several premieres that could dominate the conversation well beyond the end of summer. August 5 alone brings the return of “Ted Lasso,” Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of “The Shards,” Megan Park’s coming-of-age drama “Sterling Point,” and the second half of Netflix’s sweeping “One Hundred Years of Solitude.” READ MORE: Summer 2026 TV Preview: 45 Shows To Watch, ‘House Of The Dragon,’ ‘The Bear,’ ‘Lanterns’ & More Elsewhere, “Lioness” opens the month with another round of Taylor Sheridan-produced espionage, “Lanterns” launches one of DC Studios’ most important television projects, and “Dark Matter” moves beyond Blake Crouch’s original novel for an entirely new story. Continue reading August TV Preview: ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Lanterns,’ ‘The Shards’ & More Must-Watch Shows at The Playlist.

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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ To World Premiere As NYFF64 Spotlight Gala

Godzilla is officially heading back to New York. Film at Lincoln Center has announced that Takashi Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus Zero” will make its world premiere as the Spotlight Gala selection of the 64th New York Film Festival. The premiere will take place September 26 at Alice Tully Hall, with Yamazaki and members of the cast and crew expected to attend. NYFF64 runs September 25 through October 12. Continue reading ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ To World Premiere As NYFF64 Spotlight Gala at The Playlist.

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‘Insidious: Out Of The Further’ Trailer: Jacob Chase’s Next Chapter In Ghostly Horror Franchise To Scare Audiences August 21

“Insidious: Out of the Further” is coming to theaters in two weeks, and with that anticipation, a new trailer has made its way to us to share with moviegoers to prime them for a return to The Further, a place where lost souls and demons roam. This next story will act as a direct sequel to 2023’s “Insidious: The Red Door,” as Lin Shaye returns to the beloved role of paranormal guru Elise Rainier, who can help navigate that realm of the undead. Continue reading ‘Insidious: Out Of The Further’ Trailer: Jacob Chase’s Next Chapter In Ghostly Horror Franchise To Scare Audiences August 21 at The Playlist.

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Destin Daniel Cretton Finally Talks About How Sadie Sink’s Character Was Added To ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

**SPOILER WARNING** Before we go any further, the following article goes into spoiler territory for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” so if you don’t want Sadie Sink‘s character spoiled, you might want to bookmark it and come back later. For those who want to know what is going on there, keep on reading. Anywho, director Destin Daniel Cretton was able to use a handful of Marvel Studios/Disney-owned characters in his Spidey sequel (such as Hulk and The Punisher), and there is one that specifically got into the mix that was a shocker for most of us: the one played by Sink. Continue reading Destin Daniel Cretton Finally Talks About How Sadie Sink’s Character Was Added To ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ at The Playlist.

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‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Review: The Lady Greyhounds Reinvigorate An Uneven Return

A three-year gap between seasons is no longer a rarity (hello, “Severance” and “Stranger Things”). But what makes the return of Apple TV’s flagship comedy stand out is that “Ted Lasso” had seemingly aired its final episode—even if no one would confirm it. Still, you should never count out anything in Hollywood making a comeback, and both the series and its titular character (played by co-creator Jason Sudeikis) are at their best when their backs are against the wall. Continue reading ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Review: The Lady Greyhounds Reinvigorate An Uneven Return at The Playlist.

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‘Shang-Chi 2’: Destin Daniel Cretton Muses If Marvel Wasn’t Trimming Slate Volume, We’d “Have Had Maybe Two” Sequels By Now

Destin Daniel Cretton‘s massive success with “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” (the second-fastest film to pass a billion dollars at the global box office) has now turned all eyes to the long-delayed “Shang-Chi 2,” which the director revealed is now in very early development stages with screenwriter Dave Callaham (“Shang-Chi,”” Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse”). He’s now tiptoeing around some of the reasoning WHY it’s been taking so long, other than having been enlisted for “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” before pivoting to his “Spider-Man” sequel. Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi 2’: Destin Daniel Cretton Muses If Marvel Wasn’t Trimming Slate Volume, We’d “Have Had Maybe Two” Sequels By Now at The Playlist.

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James Cameron Only “Midway In” On Telling Pandora Saga Stories, Still Alluding To ‘Avatar 6’ Ambitions: “Three Out Of Five & Counting”

We’re still a bit worried about the fate of the “Avatar” franchise after “Avatar: Fire & Ash” had a minor tumble at the box office compared to the last two installments. But James Cameron seems very confident he’ll be able to tell more stories in the near future, as he’s already got the scripts for “Avatar 4” and “Avatar 5” locked in, just waiting for Disney to given them the greenlight to go ahead. Continue reading James Cameron Only “Midway In” On Telling Pandora Saga Stories, Still Alluding To ‘Avatar 6’ Ambitions: “Three Out Of Five & Counting” at The Playlist.

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August’s 13 Must-Watch Movies, From ‘The Dog Stars’ To ‘Tony’ & ‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’

With July’s biggest blockbusters finally in theaters, August arrives to close out the summer movie season with a stranger, less predictable slate. There are still major studio swings and familiar franchises, but the month’s more promising offerings range from adult literary dramas and a dystopian romantic comedy to a self-reflexive slasher, a Southern crime fable, and not one but two claustrophobic science-fiction thrillers. The month is also filled with intriguing returns. Ridley Scott heads back into post-apocalyptic territory, David Robert Mitchell expands his particular brand of suburban dread, Kent Jones delivers his first narrative feature in more than a decade, Jane Schoenbrun aims slasher mythology, and Claire Denis returns to West Africa. Continue reading August’s 13 Must-Watch Movies, From ‘The Dog Stars’ To ‘Tony’ & ‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’ at The Playlist.

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