Friday, April 3, 2026

Fantasy Life Movie

Fantasy Life

2025 | R | 1h 31m

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Directed by Matthew Shear

Written by Matthew Shear

Produced by

Charlie Alderman

Chris Dodds

Phil Keefe

Amanda Peet

Emily McCann Lesser

David Bernon

Sam Slater

Starring

Amanda Peet

Matthew Shear

Alessandro Nivola

Judd Hirsch

Bob Balaban

Andrea Martin

Zosia Mamet

Jessica Harper

Holland Taylor

Sheng Wang

Cinematography Conor Murphy

Edited by Ian Blume

Music by Christopher Bear

Production

companies

Prospect Avenue

Made by Limbo

AC3 Media

Distributed by Greenwich Entertainment

Release dates

April 3, 2026

March 8, 2025 (SXSW)

March 27, 2026 (United States)

Running time 92 minutes

Country United States

Language English

Box office $34,616

Ryan Gosling Exits Daniels Event Pic At Universal

 EXCLUSIVE: After hoping to get a deal done for Ryan Gosling to star in Universal’s secret untitled project directed by Daniels, also known as Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, sources now say Gosling will no longer be appearing in the film.


When Deadline first reported that Gosling was in talks to star, we also learned the film was set to shoot in Los Angeles this summer after receiving a California Tax Credit.
 The project was unable to move off its original schedule. So, there was no way to fit the schedule with the studio and Gosling to finalize a deal.


While the exact scheduling reason wasn’t shared, Gosling is coming off the blockbuster Amazon MGM Studios film Project Hail Mary, which has made over $300 million globally since its March 20 release.
 A big part of its success is the huge promotional campaign Gosling and the studio ran in the past month and a half. Plus, he just finished a long shoot for his upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, which ended his 2025. A longer break than necessary for the film’s shooting schedule makes sense for the scheduling conflict.

Even with Gosling’s departure, Universal and Daniels are still aiming to stick to their original shooting dates.
 And given how much Gosling was liked by the script, the project is sure to attract plenty of other actors looking for the role he was up for. Details about the plot are not yet known.

Kwan, Scheinert, and Jonathan Wang will produce the film through their Playgrounds overall deal with Universal.
 The movie is scheduled to open on November 19, 2027.

Thursday, April 2, 2026

‘Weapons’ Prequel ‘Gladys’ Adds Zach Shields as Co-Writer With Zach Cregger

 The breakout character Aunt Gladys' story continues with a highly anticipated prequel movie, with Zach Shields (known for *Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire*) set to co-write the screenplay alongside filmmaker Zach Cregger.


The film, titled *Gladys*, is a collaboration between New Line and Warner Bros. and has been in development for several months after the original horror movie's impressive box office performance and critical acclaim.

 *Weapons*, the preceding film, grossed an impressive $270 million globally and earned Amy Madigan the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as the devilishly deranged character. (Madigan also won a SAG-AFTRA Actor Award and the Critics Choice Award for Supporting Actress and was nominated for a Golden Globe, among other honors.)


At the Oscars, Madigan expressed her enthusiasm about reprising her role in the prequel, acknowledging the unpredictability of the film industry.

 “We know how long stuff takes,” she told the press. “We know what this business is like, and nothing's real until it is, and timing and all those things. But if it worked out, that would be great, because I trust Zach [Cregger], and he's got a lot of wacky ideas.”


The storyline for the *Gladys* prequel remains undisclosed, though any backstory explaining how Gladys transformed into a parasitic witch who kidnaps children and adopts a quirky, “deranged grandma” appearance with ginger curls and glasses would be well-received.

 (Gladys' unique look was one of the top Halloween costumes of 2025.)


Madigan's Oscar win is also significant as it reflects the growing recognition of the horror genre within the industry, which she noted has often been underestimated, likening it to "the little kids at Thanksgiving."

 However, the data demonstrates that horror movies continue to draw audiences. New Line surpassed $1 billion at the global box office in 2025 from horror titles alone, with the company behind three billion-dollar franchises: *The Conjuring* universe ($2.8 billion), the *It* movies ($1.2 billion), and the *Final Destination* franchise ($1 billion).


Cregger, whose *Resident Evil* movie is set for release this September, and Vertigo Entertainment's Roy Lee and Miri Yoon are returning as producers for the new film.

Shields' involvement continues his ongoing partnership with Warner Bros., following his work on multiple Godzilla and Kong projects.

 He most recently contributed to WB and Legendary's *Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire*, served as a consulting producer on the Apple TV series *Monarch: Legacy of Monsters*, and previously co-wrote *Godzilla vs. Kong* and *Godzilla: King of the Monsters*, as well as Universal's *Krampus* with Michael Dougherty. In television, Shields was a co-executive producer on *Lady in the Lake*, starring Natalie Portman, for Apple.


Cregger is represented by CAA, Artists First, and Karl Austen and Michael Auerbach.

 Shields is represented by Range Media Partners and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof and Fishman.


Deadline first reported Shields' hiring.

The Singing Priest Movie

The Singing Priest

2025 | 1h 30m

Release date
April 2, 2026 (United States)

Genre: Drama

Director
John Tsambazis

Writers
Adam Louis
John Tsambazis

Cast
Drew Barrymore
William Holden
Suzanne Pleshette

Producer
John Tsambazis
producer

Cinematographer
Gino Sgreva

Editor
John Tsambazis
editor

Bob’s Burgers’ Voice Actor Eugene Mirman Suffers Serious Injuries Following Car Crash

 Eugene Mirman, who plays Gene Belcher on the show *Bob's Burgers*, was in a bad car accident on Tuesday in New Hampshire. The crash happened at the Bedford Toll Plaza, and Mirman was the driver of a 2026 Lucid Gravity. The police said it was a single-vehicle crash.


A state trooper who was part of Governor Kelly Ayotte's security team arrived at the scene.

 He saw the car on fire and noticed a passenger inside. Mirman was pulled out through a window while the car was still burning. Governor Ayotte and others at the scene helped the trooper during the rescue.


Mirman, who is 51 years old, was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

 No charges have been filed yet, and the investigation into the crash is still ongoing.


A representative for Mirman told The Hollywood Reporter, "Eugene was in a very scary car accident.

 He wants to thank the bystanders, state police, first responders, and hospital staff who saved him. He is grateful to be on the mend. At this time, we kindly ask for privacy for Eugene and his family as he focuses on recovering from his injuries."


Colonel Mark B. Hall, who was involved in the incident, said in a statement, "Their actions were heroic.

 Without hesitation, they put themselves in danger to help someone who needed it."


Governor Ayotte posted on X, thanking the trooper and bystanders for their brave efforts.

 She also said she and her husband are praying for Mirman's full recovery.


Mirman has been part of *Bob's Burgers* since the show's first season.

 He has voiced Gene Belcher in all 16 seasons of the animated series. He has also appeared in other shows like *Apple & Onion*, *Delocated*, and *The Simpsons*, as well as movies like *The Bob's Burgers Movie* and *Fletch*.


In addition to his voice work, Mirman is a stand-up comedian.

 His latest comedy special, *Here Comes The Whimsy*, was released on Veeps on February 5. He shared the news on his Instagram.


April 1, 6:12 p.m. Updated with a statement from Eugene Mirman’s representative.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Movie

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

2026 | PG | 1h 38m

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family

Directed by

Aaron Horvath

Michael Jelenic

Written by

Matthew Fogel

Based on

Mario and Star Fox

by Nintendo

Produced by

Chris Meledandri

Shigeru Miyamoto

Cast

Chris Pratt

Anya Taylor-Joy

Charlie Day

Jack Black

Keegan-Michael Key

Benny Safdie

Donald Glover

Brie Larson

Music by Brian Tyler

Production

companies

Illumination

Nintendo

Distributed by Universal Pictures

Release dates

March 28, 2026 (Minami-za, Kyoto, Japan)

April 1, 2026 (United States)

Running time 98 minutes

Language English

Budget $110 million

Box office $48

Together’ Filmmaker Michael Shanks Teams with Adam McKay for Mystery Sci-Fi Comedy

Michael Shanks, the filmmaker behind last year's cult horror hit Together, has joined forces with Adam McKay, a versatile writer, director, and producer known for movies like Vice and Don’t Look Up, for a new mystery project.

Sony Pictures has acquired an untitled sci-fi comedy, which Shanks will write, and McKay is set to direct.


McKay is producing the film with Todd Schulman through their production company, Hyperobject Industries.


Andrew Mittman, who is an executive producer on Wednesday and was part of the team that developed Tim Burton’s remake of the B-movie classic Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman, is also producing the project through his company, 1.21 Pictures.
 Kai Dolbashian from 1.21 Pictures will also serve as an executive producer. Mittman and Dolbashian worked with Shanks on Together.

No details about the project have been released yet, but it is described as a sci-fi comedy.


Shanks began his career creating YouTube videos and online shorts before making his feature directorial debut with Together, a unique body horror film that starred Dave Franco and Alison Brie.
 The movie premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it generated a lot of interest, and Neon eventually acquired it for $17 million.

His next project is a sci-fi thriller called Hotel, Hotel, Hotel, Hotel, set up at A24.
 The script he wrote was on the 2021 Black List. This is the first time Shanks has worked with McKay and Schulman, who are among the producers of Hotel.

McKay’s work spans a range of genres, from comedies like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Talladega Nights to dramas like The Big Short and Vice, as well as episodes of Succession and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.
 His most recent film, Don’t Look Up, was a satirical comedy that became one of Netflix's most-watched movies in 2021.

Hyperobject Industries is currently working on several projects, including a mini-series focused on Jeffrey Epstein, based on the book Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story by Julie K. Brown.
 Laura Dern has signed on to star in this project.

Shanks is represented by WME, Untitled, and attorney Chris Abramson.
 McKay is represented by CAA and Johnson Shapiro.