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Michael Angarano’s Sacramento is a tender, sharply observed indie comedy that captures the bittersweet turbulence of growing up—especially when you’re already supposed to be grown. Co-written by Angarano and Christopher Nicholas Smith, the film pairs Angarano with Michael Cera in a story that blends road trip antics with emotional reckoning, earning critical praise and attention on the festival circuit.

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A new film is putting the struggles of Gen Z under a microscope, capturing a single, sweltering day in London that marks both an ending and a beginning. Last Swim, the feature debut of director Sasha Nathwani, follows a group of teenagers navigating life-changing choices on A-Level results day—one final moment of pure freedom before adulthood pulls them in different directions.

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Robert Pattinson could be the next big star in the galaxy of stars of Dune. Insiders on the production say that the director, Denis Villeneuve, is keen on the Batman star for the role of Scytale, a major villain of Dune: Messiah, the book on which the next film will be based. No offer has been extended, but from both parties, the interest is reported to be keen.

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Warner Bros. And Legendary’s A Minecraft Movie is raking in big numbers at the box office, pre-showing over $7 million on Thursday alone and now on track to collect a weekend of over $75 million. Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, and Jennifer Coolidge, the movie is quickly becoming the blockbuster Hollywood has been eager to behold in anemic 2025.

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It's not just a movie—it's a movement. A Minecraft Movie has taken UK cinemas by storm, turning screenings into wild, unforgettable experiences where audiences cheer like they're at a rock concert rather than watching a family film.

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A new documentary, Stan Lee: The Final Chapter, will try to shed light on the alleged exploitation and abuse Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee endured in his final years. Directed by Jon Bolerjack, who was previously an assistant to Lee, the documentary is based on extensive footage taken over the final four years of Lee’s life. Bolerjack’s close relationship with Lee allowed him to capture the nuances and struggles the legendary creator went through as he deteriorated in health.

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Michael Sarnoski, whose unobtrusive but moving feature debut was Pig and will next star in A Quiet Place: Day One, will pen and direct A24 and Kojima Productions’ live-action feature adaptation of Death Stranding. The project is produced by Square Peg, with Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen on board as well.

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The film industry has lost one of its most enigmatic stars. Val Kilmer, the celebrated actor known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, has died at the age of 65. His passing was confirmed by his daughter, Mercedes, who revealed he succumbed to pneumonia, years after battling throat cancer.