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A humanoid robot stands in a futuristic server room, symbolizing the AI theme of the dropped movie 'Artificial'.
Film & TV

Amazon Drops Luca Guadagnino's Sci-Fi Movie 'Artificial'

Luca Guadagnino's nearly finished film 'Artificial', starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, has been dropped by Amazon MGM Studios and is now being shopped to other studios, Variety reports.

Julian Mercer·June 19, 2026
Eerie, dimly lit hallway from the 'Backrooms' movie, symbolizing the film's unsettling atmosphere and mysterious setting.
Film & TV

Backrooms Movie Smashes A24 Record With $118M Global Debut

At just 20 years old, Kane Parsons directed 'Backrooms' to a staggering $118 million global debut, making him the youngest director to helm a #1 box office film worldwide.

Julian Mercer·June 2, 2026
Behind the Scenes

The Mandalorian and Grogu movie earns $12M in previews

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' secured $12 million in Thursday night previews, according to CNBC .

Victor Ren·May 23, 2026
A solitary warrior in a desolate desert, symbolizing the massive financial failure and lack of audience interest for the film 'Desert Warrior'.
Production

Desert Warrior struggles, earning under $500k globally

With a staggering $150 million production budget, the film 'Desert Warrior' earned just $487,848 across 1,010 screens in its opening weekend, averaging a mere $483 per screen, according to Inverse .

Victor Ren·May 4, 2026