Chris Lee, Author at MatteScreen

Top 10 Talents to Watch 2026 and Beyond.

Chris LeeMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

by Chris LeeMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Independent cinema is being energised by a new wave of fearless storytellers, filmmakers, writers, and performers who are challenging conventions and reshaping the cinematic landscape. From intimate documentaries shot in Paris to electrifying portraits of Krump dancers, from deeply personal immigrant narratives to spiritually rooted journeys through ancestry and identity,......

Ocean’s Sequel Confirmed With Clooney, Pitt, Damon and Roberts Returning

Chris LeeMay 8, 2026

by Chris LeeMay 8, 2026

George Clooney has confirmed that the original Ocean’s Eleven gang, including Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts, will reunite for a new instalment with Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung at the helm, with shooting targeting fall 2026. One of Hollywood’s most beloved ensemble casts is getting back together. George......

Peaky Blinders Film Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched Title Ever

Chris LeeMay 5, 2026

by Chris LeeMay 5, 2026

When Netflix acquired streaming rights to Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the theatrical film adaptation of the beloved BBC crime drama, analysts predicted strong performance. What they could not have anticipated was the scale of what followed: the film debuted as the most-watched title in the platform’s history, a record......

Far East Film Festival Crowns Japanese Drama ‘Fujiko’ as Top Prize

Chris LeeMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

by Chris LeeMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

UDINE, Italy — The northern Italian city of Udine put a triumphant cap on its annual celebration of Asian cinema this week as the 28th Far East Film Festival crowned Kimura Taichi’s Fujiko as its top audience prize winner, with a record approximately 70,000 visitors attending screenings and events across......

The Devil Wears Prada 2′ Struts to $234M Global Opening

Chris LeeMay 4, 2026May 5, 2026

by Chris LeeMay 4, 2026May 5, 2026

The long-awaited sequel to the beloved 2006 fashion comedy has debuted to massive worldwide numbers, while the Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ surges past $400 million globally. The global box office is in full sashay mode. The Devil Wears Prada 2, Fox’s long-awaited sequel to the beloved 2006 fashion-world comedy,......

Paramount-Warner Merger Sparks Hollywood Civil War Over 30-Film Pledge

Chris LeeApril 30, 2026

by Chris LeeApril 30, 2026

David Ellison’s bold promise to release 30 films annually post-merger faces fierce skepticism from theater operators and A-list talent alike. David Ellison stood before thousands of exhibition professionals at CinemaCon on April 16 and made a promise no modern studio head has ever kept: release 30 films per year.......

FIAPF Revamps Film Festival Classifications, Adds Annecy and Busan

Chris LeeApril 25, 2026

by Chris LeeApril 25, 2026

Seventeen festivals now carry the official ‘A-list’ designation following the most sweeping reform of FIAPF’s accreditation process since 2007. The international film festival landscape has been significantly redrawn following the most comprehensive overhaul of FIAPF’s accreditation framework since 2007. The International Federation of Film Producers’ Associations has officially granted ‘A-list’......

Scream Franchise Crosses $1 Billion Milestone With Scream 7

Chris LeeApril 25, 2026

by Chris LeeApril 25, 2026

The slasher series becomes the first in its genre to reach the landmark figure, and only the sixth horror franchise in history to do so. LOS ANGELES — The knife-wielding specter of Ghostface has finally carved its way into the billion-dollar club. With the release of Scream 7, the long-running......

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Brings Star Wars Back to the Big Screen in May

Chris LeeApril 24, 2026

by Chris LeeApril 24, 2026

Jon Favreau’s standalone film — starring Pedro Pascal and Jeremy Allen White — marks the first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019’s ‘The Rise of Skywalker.’ LOS ANGELES — After a seven-year absence from cinema screens, the Star Wars franchise is returning to theaters on May 22 with Star Wars:......

Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ and Wayans’ ‘Scary Movie’ Lead June 2026 Theatrical Rush

Chris LeeApril 24, 2026

by Chris LeeApril 24, 2026

June shapes up as the summer’s most crowded month at the multiplex, with Spielberg’s UFO thriller, the Wayans brothers’ franchise reboot, and ‘Toy Story 5’ all vying for audiences. ——————————- LOS ANGELES — June 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most densely packed months in recent box......