April 2026 – Page 4 – Screen Line News

Dystopian Arena Drama: The School Duel Reframes Violence as Spectacle

Todd Wiseman Jr. delivers a stark debut that uses black-and-white imagery to draw you into a near-future crisis. The School Duel reframes school violence as a televised arena where teens face…

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Truth & Movies Explores Rose of Nevada, Mother Mary and Vox Lux (2018)

In the newest Truth & Movies installment, the hosts thread together three titles that anchor a broader talk about cinema's present moment: Mark Jenkin’s Rose of Nevada, David Lowery’s Mother Mary,…

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Mark Jenkin on Nostalgia as a Creative Engine for Rose of Nevada

Filmmaker Mark Jenkin keeps a distinctly tactile workflow, steering much of his work by hand. He handles the camera on a hand‑cranked Bolex, fends for sound design and music in post,…

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Michael Biopic Opens Worldwide at $217 Million as Mario Clears $800 Million and Project Hail Mary Reaches $613 Million

Michael’s biopic opened with a global roar, bringing in 217 million dollars for its opening frame. About 120.4 million came from international markets and 97 million from North America, a showing…

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Michael Leads China Box Office as Weekend Slump Persists

China Box Office UpdateUniversal’s biographical drama Michael opened atop the Chinese box office for the April 24–26 frame, pulling in RMB32.6 million (about $4.8 million). The figure helps push its worldwide…

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Decoded: What Each Enterprise-D Bridge Station Actually Does

By Witney Seibold, April 26, 2026 1:45 pm EST Star Trek: The Next Generation presents the Enterprise-D’s bridge as both a practical workspace and a familiar stage for command. The centerpiece…

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Thrones Dragon Honors a Beloved 1980s Fantasy Classic

In a nod to a classic 1980s fantasy film, a Game of Thrones dragon carries a name lifted from Dragonslayer. Vermithrax Pejorative, the film's formidable dragon, links the HBO saga to…

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Noah Exits Peacock in Six Days, Ending Crowe’s Big‑Budget Biblical Epic Era

Noah, Darren Aronofsky's biblical epic starring Russell Crowe, is set to depart Peacock in six days. The streaming change comes as the title's run on the platform nears its May 1…

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WGA Ratifies Four-Year Pact With Studios, Securing Gains Through 2030

The Writers Guild of America’s West and East branches have approved a four‑year contract with the film and television studios via the AMPTP, marking a longer pact after a tense negotiating…

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Pete Ohs Turns Filmmaking into Play, Inviting Fans to Remix His Trailer

Filmmaker Pete Ohs treats making movies as a playful, collaborative practice, and his latest project embodies that spirit. Set in Warsaw, Erupcja brings together Lena Góra, Will Madden, Jeremy O. Harris,…