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The horror film Backrooms has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of the year after delivering a record breaking opening weekend at the global box office. Directed by 20 year old YouTube creator Kane Parsons and released by A24, the film earned an impressive $81 million domestically and $118 million worldwide during its debut weekend, surpassing all industry expectations.

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The Oscar winner has signed on to star in the untitled new film from Everything Everywhere All at Once directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known collectively as the Daniels, stepping into a role that Ryan Gosling recently vacated due to scheduling conflicts and creative differences.

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Veteran actor Alfred Molina may be turning 73 this weekend, but his latest performance in the Netflix series The Boroughs proves that he remains one of Hollywood’s most compelling screen presences. The actor recently opened up about his starring role in the supernatural drama, his experience working with the Duffer Brothers, and the lasting legacy of Doctor Octopus from Spider Man 2 and Spider Man No Way Home.

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Matt Reeves has officially confirmed a wave of major cast additions for The Batman: Part 2, further building anticipation for the highly awaited sequel to the 2022 hit film starring Robert Pattinson. The director took to X to introduce several new faces joining the dark and grounded Gotham universe, including Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry and German actor Sebastian Koch.

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The James Bond franchise is entering a new chapter with the release of 007 First Light, a video game that introduces audiences to a younger and more vulnerable version of the world famous British spy. Unlike previous adaptations that focused on an experienced and polished Bond, this new project explores the character before he earns his legendary “00” status, giving fans a fresh perspective on one of entertainment’s most iconic figures.

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For 12 days this week, the eyes of the movie world will be on the Cannes Film Festival.

The Cote d’Azur spectacular will play host — starting on Tuesday — to some of the most anticipated movies of the year in a constant parade of red carpets and megawatt premieres. This year, Hollywood studios are mostly on the sidelines. But for more than 78 years, Cannes has been an unparalleled showcase, and sun-dappled circus, for some of the best in cinema.

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Ira Sachs returned to the spotlight at the Cannes Film Festival with the world premiere of his latest drama, The Man I Love, receiving a heartfelt 10 minute standing ovation at the Grand Théâtre Lumière on Wednesday night. The emotional response from the audience marked one of the most talked about premieres of the festival and further cemented the film as one of the major American entries in this year’s competition section.

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The legacy of The Fast and the Furious is set to take center stage at the Cannes Film Festival as the iconic film celebrates its 25th anniversary. The 2001 action thriller that launched one of Hollywood’s most successful franchises will receive a special Midnight Screening at the prestigious festival, reaffirming its lasting cultural and cinematic impact.