MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED OUTLET

Blumhouse is back in its dark fantasy era. Today, Focus Features and Blumhouse officially unveiled Teaser Trailer #2 for Obsession, giving audiences a deeper look into what might be one of 2026’s most unsettling supernatural thrillers. If you thought the first teaser was eerie, this one leans even further into the consequences. And trust us… this isn’t your typical love story. A Wish Gone Wrong Written and directed by Curry Barker, Obsession centers on a hopeless romantic who

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

Super Bowl Sunday once again proved why it’s the biggest stage in entertainment marketing, as studios rolled out a wave of high-profile movie trailers during the game’s national broadcast from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California , airing on FOX. For Hollywood, the Super Bowl isn’t just about eyeballs — it’s about impact . With more than 100 million viewers locked in, the Big Game remains the one night where a single trailer drop can dominate pop culture instantly, turni

By Ashely Saunders | Wearecritix.com Hamlet is one of the most adapted stories of all time and the retellings vary from amazing (1994's The Lion King) to let’s just forget that happened. Scarlet is a fantastical and intriguing take on the story that transports us to the Otherworld where life and death are intertwined, and we must decide what it means to truly live.    More than 400 years after Shakespeare's original work, the story of a young man destroyed by the need to av

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com The Scream  franchise has always understood one crucial thing. Fear does not just come from what you see. It comes from what you hear. With Scream 7 , that tradition continues in a big way as Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group unveil a chilling lineup of original songs from some of today’s most exciting and genre-bending artists. Rather than dropping a full soundtrack all at once, Scream 7  is rolling out its original music throughou

For more than three decades, Sidney Prescott has been the emotional backbone of the Scream franchise. She is a survivor, a fighter, and a symbol of resilience in the face of relentless terror. Now, Paramount Pictures has released a brand-new featurette titled “Sidney’s Journey,” offering fans an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the character who changed horror forever. The featurette centers on Neve Campbell , who reflects on Sidney’s evolution from a traumatized teen in Wo

MGM+ has officially pulled back the curtain on Season 4 of FROM , and if the newly released teaser is any indication, the nightmare is far from over. The hit sci-fi horror series will return Sunday, April 19 at 9:00 PM ET/PT , bringing audiences back to the terrifying town that refuses to let anyone leave. As the most-watched series in MGM+ history, FROM has cemented itself as one of the most unsettling and addictive genre shows on television, and Season 4 looks ready to rai

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com CinemaCon  has officially unveiled its tentative 2026 schedule , and if this lineup tells us anything, it’s that the world’s most important exhibition gathering continues to raise the bar. Updated as of January 26, 2026 , this year’s agenda introduces new days, new tracks, and major additions on Sunday and Monday , signaling a broader, smarter, and more ambitious week for theater owners, studios, vendors, and industry press alike. After attend

By: Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com “We’re Just a Little Canadian Show” No More: The Cast of Degrassi Reflect on Fans, Fame, and Legacy" There are interviews you schedule, and then there are interviews you manifest.This one? I have been begging for it. Last year, at Rhode Island Comic Con, through our ongoing partnership with Altered Reality, CONversations finally made something special happen: a sit-down with members of the cast of Degrassi / Degrassi: The Next Generation . An

By: Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com When it comes to horror, it’s always worth revisiting the classics, especially when a filmmaker finds a way to make them feel alive again. Dracula  is one of those reinterpretations that understands the assignment. We all know the name. We all know the legend. But this version of Dracula  is told with a tenderness and romantic weight that separates it from the pack. Before diving into my thoughts, let’s set the table. The film is directed by

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 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

By Klep Napier l Wearecritix.com Two years without the sound that quietly reshaped action cinema still feels unreal. David Sanborn , born July 30, 1945, passed away on January 12, 2024, and yet his voice remains everywhere if you know where to listen. When I think about Lethal Weapon, I don’t start with explosions or punchlines. I start with that saxophone. Lonely, reflective, and human. A sound that didn’t just score the film, it spoke for it. David Sanborn Sanborn’s relati

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

If there were an award for best-dressed ensemble of the night, the cast of Cross  would have walked away with it effortlessly. As awards season buzz filled Hollywood, the stars of Prime Video’s Washington, DC–set crime thriller made a striking appearance that reminded everyone why Cross  remains one of the platform’s most anticipated returning series. On Sunday, January 11, members of the Cross  Season Two cast attended Vanity Fair and Amazon MGM Studios’ third annual awards

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Every ring of the phone. Every taunt. Every threat whispered through a voice changer. The newly released Scream 7  legacy teaser makes one thing crystal clear: every phone call across the franchise has been building to this chapter . Instead of relying on jump scares or kill reveals, the teaser assembles a chilling montage of phone call moments from throughout the Scream  films, reminding audiences that Ghostface’s most powerful weapon has nev

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com As Power Book IV: Force  races toward its highly anticipated series finale, STARZ has unveiled an exclusive sneak peek clip that captures the emotional gravity fans have come to expect from the final chapter of Tommy Egan’s journey. The high-octane drama starring Joseph Sikora returns for its final episode on Friday, January 16 , and if this clip is any indication, the ending will be as raw and devastating as it is explosive. The clip centers

Some films wear their influences proudly. Others weaponize them. Night Patrol , the latest genre-bending vampire thriller from director Ryan Prows , does both. Drawing inspiration from gritty street-level dramas and classic vampire mythology, Night Patrol  feels like End of Watch  colliding with Colors  and The Lost Boys , creating something familiar, ferocious, and entirely its own. During our recent conversation with the cast and filmmaker, it became clear that Night Patrol

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com The 83rd Golden Globe Awards delivered a night that felt both celebratory and quietly revealing about where entertainment is headed in 2026. Hosted by Nikki Glaser at the Beverly Hilton, the ceremony balanced sharp comedy with meaningful industry reflection, spotlighting not just prestige storytelling but also cultural impact in its many forms. While casual viewers may have caught only the major wins, the full broadcast painted a much broade