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.
It's Tuesday, April 22nd. Here's what you need to know.
Today's Headlines
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will now Require Voters to Watch All nominated films in a category before voting—a move that has surprised many who assumed this was already the standard. (Source: The Guardian)
Netflix is ready to start Directly Competing With Youtube for content creators. On the streaming giant's most recent earnings call, CEO Ted Sarandos said, “I think we could help those creators reach an audience." (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
Video game movies are officially the hot trend in Hollywood. A Film Based On The Video Game Outrun was announced by Universal today. Sydney Sweeney is producing and starring with Michael Bay tagged to direct. (Source: Deadline)
A24's much anticipated Anthony Bourdain Biopic Is Heading Into Production, with casting underway for Cape Cod kitchen staff roles. (Source: Cape Cod Times)
Netflix will host the 2026 Screen Actor's Guild Awards on Sunday, March 1st. (Source: Variety)
Box Office Rankings
Sunday, April 20th
1) Sinners - $12,303,650
2) A Minecraft Movie - $8,698,942
3) The King of Kings - $4,330,747
4) The Amateur - $1,800,130
5) Warfare - $1,363,541
Source: Box Office Mojo
MNP Studio Index
Tuesday, April 22nd (Market Close)
What a difference a day makes. A nice finish for the MNP Studio Index today as every stock rose, except for Lions Gate (down 1.26%). Amazon (owner of Amazon/MGM) had a particularly nice pop - up 3.5%.
MNP Streaming Index
Tuesday, April 22nd (Market Close)
A rising tide lifts all boats. The Dow jumped 1,000 points on hopes of tariff tensions easing. MNP Streaming Stocks rose across the board today. Netflix continues to outperform the competition, and it rose 5.3% today.
MNP Theater Index
Tuesday, April 22nd (Market Close)
Outstanding day for the index with every stock in the green. The index finished up 2.87% on the day, with Imax leading the way (up 5.19%). Cinemark also finished up nicely, up 3.01%.
Film Festivals/Conferences Today
San Francisco International Film Festival, US - April 17-27
Sunny Bunny LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, Ukraine - April 18-25
Upcoming Film Festivals/Conferences
New York Cinefest, April 24-27
Atlanta Film Festival, US - April 24-May 4
BCN Film Fest, Spain - April 24-May 2
Canneseries, France - April 24-29
Far East Film Festival, Italy - April 24-May 2
HotDocs, Canada - April 24-May 4
JFilm Festival, US - April 24-May 4
Milwaukee Film Festival, US - April 24-May 8
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, US - April 24-29
MubiFest Chicago - April 26-27
Watch This Tonight
The King of Comedy (1982), Directed by Martin Scorcese
Hilariously unsettling. The casting of Jerry Lewis (in a role meant for Johnny Carson) is a stroke of genius.
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