Amazon Prime Backlash Over Full Metal Jacket Poster

Amazon Prime faced backlash for removing the 'Born to Kill' phrase from the main menu poster of Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket. Warner Bros. has asked for the original art to be restored, highlighting growing distrust between cinema lovers and streaming services.

Warner Bros. Developing New Lord of the Rings Movies

Warner Bros. is returning to Middle-earth with new Lord of the Rings movies in development, set to be released in 2026. The first film, 'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,' will be directed by Andy Serkis. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens will be involved in the project.

Kevin Costner's film 'Horizon: An American Saga' screening at Cannes Film Festival

Kevin Costner's highly anticipated western film, Horizon: An American Saga, will screen out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival after 20 years. Costner is directing and starring in the film, set to be released by Warner Bros. in two parts.

The People's Joker Movie Screening in Theaters Across the U.S.

Vera Drew's trans parody movie 'The People's Joker' is set to screen in theaters across the U.S., despite initial objections from Warner Bros. Discovery over copyright infringement. The film reimagines the Joker's origin with Drew as a closeted trans woman moving to Gotham City to pursue comedy. After a conflict at the Toronto International Film Festival, the movie is expanding to over 20 cities, including Alamo Drafthouses. It was made with the help of 200 creators, most of whom are queer, and features well-known comedians in the cast.

Warner Bros. strategic partnership with Tom Cruise and potential Quentin Tarantino collaboration

Warner Bros. chiefs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy met with Tom Cruise in London to discuss potential film projects, including a Quentin Tarantino movie. Cruise wants to work with acclaimed directors like Tarantino. Warner Bros. is spending big on star-studded projects in preparation for a possible sale or merger. The studio's strategy includes attracting A-list talent with lucrative deals.