VIFF Just Announced Its 2026 Lineup, and It's a Showcase of How Films Get Made Now
VIFF just revealed its 2026 lineup, and the throughline is impossible to miss: international co-production isn't a trend anymore, it's how films survive. From opening night's The Debut to a record slate of Indigenous films, here's what stood out from today's media event.
The Next James Bond Might Already Be Playing Him, Just Not on Screen Yet
Amazon MGM's search for the next James Bond is in its final audition round, and one name reportedly in the mix, Patrick Gibson, already voices 007 in a video game. That detail says something new about how studios are casting franchise leads.
Spider-Man Broke the Record. The Odyssey Is Aging Better.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day just became the tenth all-time highest-grossing film. But its 60% second-weekend drop, compared to The Odyssey's 38%, says something more interesting about which movie audiences are actually still choosing to see.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Dominates: Netflix Triumphs, Comic Book Movies Stumble | Film Dweeb Podcast Ep. 13
K-Pop Demon Hunters tops the box office as Netflix scores big, comic book movies stumble, and new releases hit streaming & Blu-ray. Film Dweeb Podcast Ep. 13.