Eric Houtkooper

Founder of Movie News Pro. Over 25 years of experience in corporate web design, news monitoring, film and e-commerce. B.F.A., Motion Picture Production, S.V.A. Favorite Film: Meshes of the Afternoon

Wednesday: Lionsgate Vote; New John Lennon Doc; Village Roadshow Auction; Toys 'R Us Movie; Conclave Bounce; Max Password Crackdown

Lionsgate shareholders approved their vote to spin off Starz. Meanwhile Steven Soderbergh has a John Lennon documentary in the works.

Tuesday: New Oscar Rules; Netflix Content Creators; More Video Game Movies; Anthony Bourdain Biopic Update; SAG Awards Date

Movie stocks bounced back today, and the Academy announced new Oscar voting rules. The SAG Awards are set for 2026 and surprise, surprise, we have more movies based on video games.

Monday: California Vs. Everybody; Soderbergh's Comments; Coogler's Deal; The Bride! Update; Warner Spinoff

Weekend Edition: Classic New York Movies; The Goofy Movie Explained; Netflix Is the New Cable; Eli Roth Wants $100

Criterion focuses on some classic New York City movies. Is Netflix is the new cable TV? And finally someone explains why everyone is talking about the Goofy Movie.

Friday: Netflix Crushes Earnings; Sinners Starts Hot; Sony Goes To Eleven; 28 Years Later Trailer; The Midnight Rider Tragedy; Warfare Discount

Netflix continues to fire on all cylinders. Sony Worldwide locked up the International rights to the Spinal Tap sequel. The story behind the tragic filming of Midnight Rider.

Thursday: New Regal Cinemas Content Head; Ridley Scott Signs With CAA; The SVOD Super App; Karla Sofía Gascón's Next Movie; Cronenberg's History of Violence

Regal Cinemas names a new U.S. head of content, and Ridley Scott signs with C.A.A. Plus, Karla Sofía Gascón has been cast opposite Vincent Gallo in the upcoming feature film The Life Lift.