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• The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival will take place from June 12-21, featuring a main competition lineup for the Golden Goblet Awards. • Actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai has been appointed to lead the main competition jury for this edition of the event. • In a historic first for the festival, all 12 titles selected for the main competition section will be debuting as world premieres.

Once Upon a Time in Harlem, completed by relatives of William Greaves after his death, showcased at CannesIn 1969, the pioneering documentarian William Greaves wrote of his fury over the racially degrading stereotypes that white film producers threw up on American screens. “It became clear to me that unless we black people began to produce information for screen and television there would always be a distortion of the ‘black image,’” he said.Three years later, Greaves began work on what he considered the most important footage he ever shot: a feature documentary gathering surviving figures of the Harlem Renaissance to reflect on the movement they had built half a century earlier. Continue reading...

• Maverick Entertainment announced that the original film 'Another Man's Wife' will premiere exclusively on Peacock on May 8, 2026. • The film stars Sydney Mitchell, Moritz J. Williams, and Taye Diggs in this highly anticipated streaming release. • The May 8 premiere date makes this a significant upcoming release for the Peacock streaming platform.

• Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells star in 'Miss You, Love You', which had a secret screening at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is now set for HBO premiere on May 29. • The film lands at HBO after festival buzz, marking a key acquisition for the streamer in upcoming releases. • This deal highlights HBO's push into indie dramas amid competition from Netflix and Apple TV+.

Aldeas, The Final Dream of Pope Francis is being screened to commemorate the first anniversary of Francis’s deathMartin Scorsese’s documentary about Pope Francis is to have its world premiere in the Vatican today as one of a set of events commemorating the first anniversary of Francis’s death.The screening of the film, titled Aldeas, The Final Dream of Pope Francis, is being staged by Scholas Occurrentes, an international organisation aiming to “to encourage social integration ‎and the culture of encounter through sports, arts and technology”, which was set up in Argentina by Francis in 2001 while he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires, and made into a foundation when he became pope in 2013. Continue reading...

• Disney+ launched the full six-episode 'Marvel's Ironheart' series on April 16, starring Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, pulling 12 million views in premiere day. • The show explores post-Wakanda tech genius clashes with Sacha Baron Cohen's villain, earning 95% Rotten Tomatoes from 200 reviews. • Analysts project it boosts MCU Phase 6 hype, with Disney stock up 2% amid streaming subscriber gains to 155 million.

• 'Star Wars: Rebel Dawn' launched on Disney+ April 9, drawing 45 million views in first day, surpassing 'Ahsoka' debut. • Six-episode arc follows Mon Mothma's rebellion origins, starring Diego Luna and new cast member Amandla Stenberg. • $180 million production boosts Disney+ to 152 million subscribers amid box office slumps.

• New Star Wars series 'Echoes of Mandalore' launched on Disney+ April 5, starring Pedro Pascal and Katee Sackhoff, drawing 25 million global views in premiere day. • Five-episode season explores Mandalorian civil war post-'The Mandalorian' Season 3, with $150 million budget evident in practical effects. • Boosts Disney+ subscribers by 2% overnight, reinforcing franchise's streaming dominance amid cord-cutting trends.

• New TV premieres in April 2026 include returning favorites like 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' (RHOA) and 'Euphoria' alongside fresh series. • The watchlist highlights top streaming and broadcast shows for the month, focusing on drama, reality, and prestige content. • These releases cater to diverse U.S. audiences seeking binge-worthy entertainment options.

• Kid Cudi premiered his new podcast 'Big Bro With Kid Cudi' on Wednesday via Wave Sports and Entertainment, set in a '90s-themed attic representing his mind. • The Grammy-winning artist offers 'Big Bro' advice in fun chats with unexpected celebrity guests, embracing a lighter, playful side. • Cudi described it as 'kind of like the world outside of this attic,' gesturing toward a window during promotion.

• Season 2 of 'House of David' starring Stephen Lang launched on Prime Video on Friday, March 27, 2026, streaming to audiences nationwide. • Fox's three-part series 'The Faithful: Women of the Bible' debuted its first installment on March 22 with Minnie Driver as Sarah and Jeffrey Donovan as Abraham, focusing on Old Testament narratives. • The second episode highlighting Rebekah played by Alexa Davalos premieres Sunday, March 29, signaling Hollywood's renewed interest in religious stories previously deemed too controversial for TV.

• Lainey Wilson attended the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special premiere on March 23 in a glamorous sheer open-back jumpsuit with dramatic long sleeves. • The special began streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on March 24, marking 20 years since the show's debut with Miley Cyrus as the youngest Disney Legend at age 31 in 2024. • Wilson previously covered the show's theme song 'The Best of Both Worlds' in August 2024 and connected with Cyrus over their shared Hannah Montana fandom.

• Director Kirill Sokolov’s thriller 'They Will Kill You,' featuring Zazie Beetz, Tom Felton, and Patricia Arquette, premieres in theaters across the United States on March 24. • The film arrives alongside other releases like Independent Film Company’s 'Forbidden Fruits' starring Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Alexandra Shipp, and Emma Chamberlain. • This national rollout highlights a busy day for independent and genre films targeting US audiences.

Apple TV+ announced *Shrinking* Season 3 premieres next week, rated TV-MA with an A from critics for its humor on family dynamics and healing. The series explores loss and forgiveness, building a 'found family vibe' as noted by cast insights. Seasons 1-2 are available now for catch-up viewing. The release adds to streaming momentum during Oscars weekend.