Month: September 2026

DreamWorks founder Jeffrey Katzenberg urges Hollywood to embrace AI like past tech revolutions
John Lasseter to direct Cosmic Motors, his first film since 2011

In an article announcing the split between Skydance Animation and Netflix, Deadline casually mentions that “Paramount will release theatrically Skydance Animation’s Cosmic Motors from director [John] Lasseter and co-director Louie Del Carmen”. This would mark Lasseter’s first directorial effort since Cars 2 in 2011. The film is reportedly based on the book of the same […]

Mary Poppins TV series based on original P. L. Travers books in the works
Gremlins 3, Dynamic Duo both get pushed back to fall 2028
Forgotten Island opens

DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island opens today in 3,548 theatres, according to The Numbers. While the film is a hit with critics, scoring a memorable 96% at Rotten Tomatoes, prognosticators are only expecting a fourth or fifth place weekend haul. Box Office Report is expecting a $16 million take, while Box Office Theory predicts a possible better […]

Filipino folklore takes center stage in DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island
DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island set as first-ever Lucas Museum Film premiere
Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn gets first trailer, 70mm theatrical release, expanded voice cast details

After three decades, Brad Bird’s passion project, Ray Gunn, is set for a big screen and streaming release this December.

Godzilla Minus Zero becomes first in franchise to get an R rating
How a golden eagle (slowly) came to life for Wildwood
AI “not a threat to films,” say Shaun the Sheep creators
Wildwood gets an epic final trailer

This one looks good, guys.

No one likes Tom & Jerry’s new movie Forbidden Compass

You might not have known it, but there’s a new Tom & Jerry movie in theaters. Kind of. Released in China in 2025 (the cat and mouse duo remain extremely popular in Asia), Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass opened in theaters this past Wednesday on September 9th (presumably to avoid coming out on the 25th anniversary of […]

The Cat in the Hat brings chaos to the party in final trailer

And listen to his new theme song, too!

Coyote vs. Acme: family film or existential fable?
“Keep chasing that bird!” The oral history of Coyote vs. Acme
2026 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive

An exclusive recap of the annual convention, including coverage of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, My Little Pony, the 40th Anniversary of Castle in the Sky, Marvel Rivals, and Sony PlayStation video games.

Wildwood officially rated PG-13

Confirming reports from earlier this year, Wildwood has officially been rated PG-13 according to an MPA press bulletin. What might be more surprising is how many reasons have been given for the rating, with the full explanation being “strong fantasy violence/bloody images, thematic material, suicide-related material, brief partial nudity and language.” This, of course, would indicate Wildwood […]

Ray Gunn and Wildwood to premiere at BFI London Film Festival