The “Venom” sequel launches a critical month for box office recovery ahead of “No Time to Die” (United Artists/October 8), “Dune” (Warner Bros./October 22) and other entries that are key tests of whether sustained improvement has taken hold. Each film’s individual returns will have its own specific measures for success (in the case of “Dune,” playing with HBO Max simultaneously). What sets “Carnage” apart is that it is a rare case this year of a possible apples-to-apples comparison....

But other cinephiles are concerned about Criterion’s increased openness to commercial films and have expressed disappointment about how the arthouse haven now collaborates with companies like Netflix and Disney. Combined with the company’s recent round of layoffs, some worried that the beloved Criterion Collection might be going in a new direction. But as it turns out, the reissue of “WALL-E” was not the result of a strategic shift for the company....

Critical reaction to the curio that was “Lemon,” which world premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, was a mixed bag. On the other hand, “Zola” has overwhelmingly been praised by critics, and is one of the most anticipated films of the year — especially as potential catharsis for audiences entering an uncertain post-pandemic future, in need of a hearty laugh derived from an adaptation of Twitter folktale. On the popular image hosting service Imgur alone, a screen-capture of the entire thread (since deleted) has been viewed almost 7 million times....

A number of promising TV series that are in the works are also based on great novels. Best of all, they cover a wide variety of genres, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Whether you’re a fan of fantasy or prefer historical fiction, your next great read and watch just might be somewhere on this list. Here, in order of release date, are 10 upcoming book-to-TV adaptations to keep your eye on....

Nevertheless, there are plenty of exciting movies coming out in the months ahead. These include the latest offerings from directors as far-reaching as Christopher Nolan, Charlie Kaufman, Chloe Zhao, Miranda July, Antonio Campos, Julie Taymor, and more. While the glut of blockbusters has slowed to a trickle, a big batch of festival darlings hoping to break into the mainstream are there to take their place. Of course, it remains to be seen just how this schedule will evolve in the coming weeks, but for now, there are dozens of films on their way that are worth looking forward to seeing, in whichever fashion they roll out....

At the bottom of this page are IndieWire Deputy TV Editor Ben Travers’ predictions for Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or TV Movie. This article will be updated throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2021 race. Voting for the 2021 Emmys was held from June 17 through June 28 (with polls closing at 10 p....

As the Oscars 2022 telecast strives to bring in a wider audience, its brightest new stars — some celebrating their first nominations, others enjoying renewed attention or simply a part of the year’s best films — make it clear that the future of Hollywood is shaping up to be fresh and new indeed. As we inch ever-closer to the big night on March 27, let’s celebrate its breakouts right now....

Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson are collaborating on predictions updates for this category. See Thompson’s preliminary thoughts for what to expect at the 95th Academy Awards here and earlier predictions for this category here. The State of the Race With 15 movies on the shortlist for the International Feature Film Oscar, virtually everything that has been gaining momentum in recent months made the cut. Awards season’s most global category finds relatively big-budget contenders jockeying for the five-slot category from Europe, Latin America, and Asia, but a few rising filmmaker stars from the festival circuit could snake into the mix as well....

Anyone who knows film likely knows about the genius of Stanley Kubrick. But watching movies isn’t the only way to immerse yourself in his creative vision. If you fall somewhere between a bibliophile and a film buff, we put together a list of the fascinating books on Kubrick that offer a wide scope on his legacy, using his movies as a roadmap into his life not only as a director, but as a friend and employer....

However, when Variety reported that the eight-year-old A24 was exploring a sale, with Apple expressing interest, the price tag was a shock: $2.5 billion-$3 billion? For an eight-year-old company and its biggest hit is “Hereditary”? (It grossed $80 million worldwide.) Understanding how that could be possible says more about the chaotic state of the entertainment industry, and its new-Hollywood tech overlords, than it does about the company itself. Considering those circumstances, $3 billion for A24 might seem like a comparative bargain....

Cineworld’s lenders and AMC held discussions “focused on the acquisition of certain strategic theatre assets of Cineworld in the United States and Europe,” including Regal Cinemas, the 8-K reads. The purchase would have been partially financed through the issuance of AMC’s APEs and other debt financings. (Of course it would have been through APEs. More on those in a moment.) A “definitive agreement” between AMC Entertainment and Cineworld’s lenders “has not been reached,” and “at this time negotiations are not continuing,” the filing read....

The “Batman” star briefly reprised his iconic “Lord of the Rings” character Gollum to mock Russian president Vladimir Putin in the midst of the nation’s war with Ukraine. “Gollum was on this side and Sméagol was on this side, and he would say things like, ‘We wants it. We needs it. We must have Kyiv!’” Serkis said during “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” March 2. “‘No Precious, they’re to impose sanctions!...

“I am currently in Belfast shooting a movie and I was here when I saw ‘Fury Road’ for the first time,” Taylor-Joy said. “I walked passed the cinema where I first was amazed by this incredible mind of George Miller. It’s difficult to put into words. I feel so humbled and grateful. I think the first thing I thought was ‘I am so excited to work so hard.’ The level of commitment that has been shown by those who came before me, I endeavor to match that....

“I thought he was going to kill me,” Effie said during the press conference, adding that Hammer “then left with no concern for my well being” after the alleged assault. “I have come to understand that the immense mental hold he had over me was very damaging on many levels.” “On April 24, 2017, Armie Hammer violently raped me for over four hours in Los Angeles,” Effie said. “During which he repeatedly slapped my head against a wall bruising my face....

Disney estimates the domestic weekend will come to $134 million, worldwide $435 million. This is phenomenal by any standards other than the franchises mentioned above. However, with an estimated cost of at least $400 million “The Way of Water” is a film that does not conform to standards. The total for all films this weekend is an estimated $152 million. Last year, with “Spider-Man: No Way Home” opening to $260 million, that figure was $283 million....

Where to Watch ‘The Hour’: After originally premiering on the BBC in the UK, both seasons are available now via Acorn and Tubi. A decade ago, Ben Whishaw was in a different kind of spy tale, one set against the backdrop of an escalating Cold War. On the BBC series “The Hour,” he played Freddie Lyon, a reporter/presenter aspiring to revamp the nature of TV news. It’s late 1956 and Freddie’s best friend Bel Rowley (Romola Garai) has just launched a new weekly show (also called “The Hour”) dedicated to issues both domestic and international....

But that also means plenty of fresh faces and new talents get the chance to emerge out of the year’s best films and TV series. A watercooler sensation like “The White Lotus,” featuring a sprawling and diverse cast, meant many audiences were tuning into at least a few key new performers making their breakout bows. Meanwhile, in a year where film festivals were up and running again, a handful of foreign titles gained major crossover traction — meaning that new actors from overseas and beyond are well on their way to becoming arthouse-hold names....

At the bottom of this page are IndieWire Deputy TV Editor Ben Travers’ predictions for Best Comedy Series. This article will be updated throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2020 race. Voting for the 2021 Emmys was held from June 17 through June 28 (with polls closing at 10 p.m. PT). Emmy nominations were announced Tuesday, July 13....

“Black Widow” stars Scarlett Johansson as the title’s S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and savvy KGB assassin. The “Black Widow” script, penned by Eric Pearson, is set after the events of “Captain America: Civil War” and finds Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow on the lam and heading to Russia to confront her past. This time, she’s joined by indie sensation and “Little Women” Academy Award nominee Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova. The cast also includes Rachel Weisz, David Harbour, O-T Fagbenle, William Hurt, Ray Winstone, and more....