MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED OUTLET

By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com The Vans Warped Tour is officially back—and 2026 marks one of the most ambitious chapters in its legendary history. The iconic festival has kicked off its lineup rollout with 30-ish Days of Warped , a month-long artist reveal campaign announcing performers daily across official Vans Warped Tour social platforms. More than just a lineup announcement, 30-ish Days of Warped signals a bold new era—one that honors the festival’s roots while expan

Written By: Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Sam Raimi is headed back to theaters with another thriller, and if Send Help proves anything, it’s that the master of dark humor and nerve-shredding tension hasn’t lost a single step. Directed by Raimi and starring Rachel McAdams alongside Dylan O’Brien, Send Help strands its characters on a secluded island and uses that isolation as fuel for something far creepier, stranger, and more emotionally grounded than I was expecting. This

The K-Pop Demon Hunters toy era has officially begun. During this year’s Nuremberg Toy Fair, Mattel and Hasbro unveiled a massive 2026 toy lineup inspired by the film’s high-energy performances, bold fashion, and supernatural monster-hunting action. It’s a full-on fandom expansion that brings music, style, and play together, delivering exactly what fans have been asking for across dolls, collectibles, role play, and game night staples. Mattel is leading the charge by translat

Marvel Studios has taken another sharp turn with Wonder Man , an eight-episode Disney+ series that quietly rejects spectacle in favor of character, introspection, and industry satire. I’ve seen all eight episodes, and while there’s genuine substance here, this series is likely to divide audiences, especially with massive Marvel event films looming less than a year away. Wonder Man is not a hype machine, and it is definitely not an Avengers on-ramp. Instead, it’s a surprisin

The nominees for this year’s Academy Awards were officially revealed earlier today, setting the stage for Hollywood’s most prestigious celebration of film. The announcement took place in Beverly Hills, where industry members, press, and fans alike tuned in to see which films, performances, and creative teams rose to the top after a year packed with ambitious storytelling, box office triumphs, and breakout talent. While a few races remain tight, this year’s nominations largel

A powerful 34-minute short film, Go For Grandma delivers an emotional exploration of generational trauma, anchored by a haunting performance from Amy Madigan.