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Deadline reports that the Ali G: Who Iz I? trailer sparked a NewsCord-led push urging cinemas to boycott the film, with Picturehouse Cinemas saying they do not plan to screen it and emails targeting multiple chains; critics say the character promotes racist Jamaican stereotypes, fueling social-media backlash and reviving debate over satire versus harm ahead of the Oct. 23, 2026 release from Amazon MGM Studios.
Disney/20th Century’s The Dog Stars opened to just $8 million domestically from 3,330 theaters, finishing fifth as Spider-Man: Brand New Day dominated the weekend; the post-apocalyptic thriller, produced for over $80 million, has drawn tepid reviews (40% Rotten Tomatoes) and a CinemaScore of C+, signaling a costly misfire for director Ridley Scott.
The Venice Film Festival is weighing the cancellation of its traditional opening jury press conference due to a scheduling conflict, replacing it with a welcome cocktail hour for journalists. The festival, kicking off Sept. 2 with Danny Boyle’s Ink, has faced political pressure around Palestine this year as its lineup is described as highly political; the jury is led by Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Ridley Scott revealed he’s rewriting the next Alien film to serve as a contemporary conclusion to his Prometheus–Covenant prequel arc, with Michael Fassbender returning as Walter. He’s exploring the fallout of artificial intelligence going “off the rails,” a concept he says could cause widespread chaos. Scott notes he already has a footprint for the sequel and suggests it will pick up after Covenant, following the less-well-received Alien: Romulus.
At the Coyote vs. Acme premiere, Will Forte says he felt gaslit by its cancellation, but a wave of positive reviews from outlets including Vulture, IndieWire, THR and Deadline is vindicating the project, with critics praising its smart blend of Looney Tunes humor and contemporary concerns.
Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars opened to about $3 million on Friday across 3,330 theaters, landing at No. 4 and signaling a roughly $7.2 million weekend, while Spider-Man: Brand New Day leads with about $5.5 million on Friday and an expected $21 million by Sunday. The post-apocalyptic drama stars Jacob Elordi with Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce, Allison Janney and Benedict Wong.
Deadline reports that Hooters: The Movie, an independent film about the chicken-wing chain’s origins, is in the works with Hooters’ founding partners producing and Jon Rosenbaum directing; Ed Droste, Phil Olson and Chuck Melcher wrote the screenplay, with casting underway and filming eyed for November in the Tampa/Clearwater area, detailing how Ted and Lenny started a national empire and the first Hooters Girl.
Shailene Woodley says in SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations that she filmed about three Mary Jane scenes opposite Andrew Garfield for The Amazing Spider-Man 2, but a year later learned her role was cut as producers shifted focus to Gwen Stacy and other characters. Producers said the Mary Jane storyline was too large for the 2014 film, with a script reportedly spanning 148 pages, and Woodley described Mary Jane as her dream role, noting the confusion around the decision and its ultimate truth.
Director Dave Green celebrates Coyote vs. Acme’s theatrical release with the message 'We won,' calling it proof that movies don’t disappear even after Warner Bros. shelved it in 2023 and later sold it to Ketchup Entertainment for an Aug. 28, 2026 release.
Robert De Niro anchors a brisk Netflix thriller, The Whisper Man, playing a grizzled Jersey detective drawn into a copycat serial-killer case that echoes a past case. Joined by Adam Scott as an anxious, grief-stricken crime writer and Michelle Monaghan as a determined detective, with Michael Keaton as the imprisoned killer Carter, the adaptation by James Ashcroft unfolds as a steady, procedural chiller rooted in father–son tension. It’s a diverting, well-acted night of chills that doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it delivers solid entertainment with a few stylish touches.
Backlash over Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G: Who Iz I? intensifies in the U.K. as NewsCord launches a campaign urging cinemas to boycott the film; however, reports that major chains have already dropped it are not confirmed and no bookings have been made yet, with exhibitors saying decisions will be driven by audience demand and BBFC certification. Critics argue the character is racist, while Cohen anticipated some backlash ahead of the release.
Deadline hails Netflix’s The Whisper Man as a taut two‑hour crime thriller anchored by Robert De Niro and Adam Scott, delivering suspense and a moving father–son dynamic in a faithful adaptation of Alex North’s novel, streaming August 28, 2026.
Toy Story 5 will stream on Disney+ starting September 23. After opening to a $160 million domestic debut and crossing $1 billion worldwide, the film remains a box-office success and marks the third Toy Story movie to reach the billion-dollar milestone. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the plot introduces Lilypad, a disruptive tablet idea, with a voice cast led by Tom Hanks and Tim Allen among others.
Netflix’s Unabomber trailer splits between Jacob Tremblay’s portrayal of Ted Kaczynski and Shailene Woodley’s FBI agent character, with Russell Crowe as Henry Murray; the film, directed by Janus Metz, premieres on Netflix September 25.
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman led the European premiere of Practical Magic 2 at Leicester Square, joined by Joey King and Maisie Williams, with the film set to open in the U.S. on September 11 in the post-Labor Day slot.