Monday: Unions Urge Trump To Back Incentives; Mubi Is Red Hot; Our New Movie Stock Index
Can you feel it? The industry is evolving. The unions want tax incentives, and it's official: Mubi is red hot. Plus, check out our new Movie News Pro Stock Index.
It's Monday, May 12th. Here's what you need to know.
News & Views
Motion picture unions and the MPA have come together to urge President Trump to back tax incentives. (Source: Variety)
A look ahead at the 36 most-anticipated movies of Summer. (Source: Rolling Stone)
The Independent Spirit Awards are moving to Hollywood in 2026. (Source: Hollywood Reporter)
The financial outlook for AMC Theaters is complex. Debt remains an issue. (Source: Seeking Alpha)
Who's really to blame for all of these incredibly stupid movies? The Studio knows. (Source: The New York Times)
Everyone loves Neon. So why hasn't anyone bought it? (Source: The Wrap)
It's official: Mubi is red hot. (Source: Deadline)
Introducing: The Movie News Pro Stock Index
Market Close: May 12th, 2025
Big news - we have closed our Studio, Streaming and Theater Index Funds and started a new virtual stock index fund: The Movie News Pro Stock Index. The initial investment was $100,000, started on May 12th. Remember - this is a virtual tracking fund, no real money is involved. We'll keep track of the sector as a whole going forward. Remaining cash to invest: $1,015.33 (not reflected in the table below).
Film Festivals
Cannes Film Festival, France - May 13-24
Marche du Film, France - May 13-21
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, US - May 14-18
Harlem International Film Festival, US - May 15-18
Ridgefield Independent Film Festival, US - May 15-18
Seattle International Film Festival, US - May 15-25
Docaviv, Israel - May 22-31
Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, Canada - May 23-31
Krakow Film Festival, Poland - May 25-June 1
Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, US - May 27-June 1
Nippon Connection Film Festival, Germany - May 27-June 1
Mendocino Film Festival, US - May 29-June 1
Watch This Tonight
Godzilla (1954)
Directed by Ishiro Honda
The OG of movie monsters, this classic (a 4.1 rating on Letterboxd) works on multiple levels.
Disclaimer/Transparency
MovieNewsPro is a film industry news monitoring service. All stories have been previously reported elsewhere and are not exclusive stories to MNP. All information is believed to be accurate at the time of reporting. MovieNewsPro uses a full array of technology to gather information, including machine learning, automation and artificial intelligence throughout its business monitoring, editing and reporting process. MovieNewsPro's Movie Stock Index is a virtual index - there are no actual funds invested. Sector index total value dollar amounts are based on an initial hypothetical investment of $100,000 on May 12th, 2025. We are not licensed investment advisors and our information should not be used as investment advice.
