MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED OUTLET

The spotlight is turning toward Atlanta this March as the Black Women Film Network (BWFN)  prepares to host its 2026 Annual Summit , an event dedicated to celebrating the impact, leadership, and creative power of Black women across film, television, and digital media. Set for Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta , this year’s gathering carries the theme “Unbreakable Lens: The Power of Community.”  The title couldn’t be more fitting. The summit is desig

By Klep Napier | wearecritix.com Horror has officially entered its shared-universe era. Music, film, conventions, gaming, live events. The walls between them are dissolving. And now, according to an exclusive report from Dread Central’s Brad Miska , Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas has been cast in the upcoming Halloween  video game. Let that settle in for a second. Michael Myers. Haddonfield. A modern asymmetric horror game built for next-gen consoles. And Spencer Cha

By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com For years, horror fans have watched Terrifier  evolve from underground shock cinema into one of the most unlikely success stories in modern independent filmmaking. Now, according to creator and director Damien Leone, the next installment may finally bring Art the Clown’s bloody saga to its long-awaited conclusion. In a recent social media update aimed at clearing up speculation surrounding Terrifier 4 , Leone confirmed that the script is near

By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com Some announcements don’t just spark excitement. They unlock memory. Vans Warped Tour has always been more than a festival. It’s been a rite of passage, a sweaty summer soundtrack, and a cultural marker for entire generations of rock fans. Today’s news feels like one of those “wait… how did this not happen before?” moments. Alt-rock giants Hoobastank  are officially taking the stage at Vans Warped Tour   for the first time ever. Let that sink

Some true stories are so unbelievable they feel fictional until cinema gives them new life. Dead Man’s Wire , directed by Gus Van Sant , is one of those films. Based on the shocking real-life hostage crisis that unfolded in the 1970s, the film revisits a moment in American history when one man hijacked the airwaves to make himself heard. Starring Bill Skarsgård , Colman Domingo , Da’Vine Joy Randolph , and legendary screen presence Al Pacino , the film also features a ground

The gaming industry is reacting to tragic news following the death of Vince Zampella , a pioneering developer best known for his role in shaping some of the most influential video game franchises of the last two decades. Zampella was killed Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Angeles Crest Highway in Southern California. He was 55. Zampella was a former CEO of Infinity Ward , the studio behind the blockbuster Call of Duty   franchise. The series went on to become on

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com While digging through upcoming releases and studio slates, we came across a project that immediately stood out, not just for its premise, but for the faces we’re finally getting to see. Sony has unveiled first-look images and official Trailer from its upcoming family comedy Breadwinner , offering an early glimpse at record-breaking comedian Nate Bargatze  in his first-ever feature film role . The film is set to arrive exclusively in theater

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Awards season is officially underway, and the Critics Choice Association has unleashed one of its most competitive nominee slates in years. Warner Bros’ Sinners  leads all films with an impressive 17 nominations, followed closely by Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another , which scored 14 and continues to build serious Oscar buzz across the industry. Netflix’s Frankenstein  and Focus Features’ Hamnet  follow with 11 nods each, all fo

By Klep Napier| Wearecritix.com CAMBRIDGE, MA.  Boston showed up big for filmmaker Josh Safdie this week as The Coolidge Corner Theatre hosted a special screening of his latest film Marty Supreme . The energy was already buzzing as the lights went down, but once the credits rolled and Safdie walked out to join the audience for an in-depth Q and A, the room shifted into something electric. For Safdie, a proud alum of Boston University’s College of Communication, the night doub

What began as a standalone nightmare has officially become one of horror’s most compelling franchises. Director Scott Derrickson  is back with The Black Phone 2 , a chilling continuation of his 2022 hit that terrified audiences and proved that simple, character-driven horror still sells. Following a powerful theatrical run, the sequel is now available on digital  and arrives on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD this December , but before that—Derrickson sat down with WeAreCritiX ’s K

Written by Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com The legends are back in motion! Disney and Pixar have officially dropped the long-awaited teaser for Toy Story 5 , sending shockwaves of nostalgia and excitement across the internet. The fifth installment teases a bold new era for Woody, Buzz, and the gang — one where classic play collides with modern technology. The teaser introduces a brand-new character named Lilypad, a sleek, high-tech tablet toy voiced by Greta Lee, who just might

Miguel Núñez just let the room know something fans have been whispering about: Jawanna Man  is getting a follow-up. In a candid recent exchange with TMZ Sports, captured on a camera, Núñez told us, “I’m getting ready for part two… we’re doing a part two this year with Lionsgate.” He tempered that excitement with reality checks about development — the script is still being set up and production isn’t expected to roll until around mid-next year — but the headline is real: Lions

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com During New York Comic Con 2025 , we caught up with the cast and creative team behind Slow Horses Apple TV’s sharp, witty, and unflinchingly human spy series, to talk about the upcoming fifth season. Known for its mix of espionage thrills and dark humor, the show is doubling down on what fans love most: layered characters, unpredictable storytelling, and that signature British cynicism that keeps things grounded even as the stakes rise. In on

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is bringing Hollywood and fine art together under one roof at this...