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"The First Omen" is a prequel to the classic 1976 horror film "The Omen." Directed by first-time feature filmmaker Arkasha Stevenson and written by Tim Smith, the film is earning praise for its craftsmanship, terrifying imagery, and resonating themes amongst the many religious horror movies that have come out as of late. Stevenson and Smith were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their film, which is now playing in theaters from 20th Century Studios. Please be sure to check out the film and enjoy! Thank you.

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Interview With "The First Omen" Director Arkasha Stevenson & Writer Tim Smith

"Eleanor The Great" is a drama film directed by Scarlett Johansson (making her feature directorial debut) and written by Tory Kamen, which had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival where it received positive reviews for June Squibb's lead performance. It stars Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Squibb and Kellyman were kind enough to spend time speaking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Sony Pictures Classics. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "Eleanor The Great" Stars June Squibb & Erin Kellyman

"Zootopia 2" is the highly anticipated upcoming animated sequel to the Academy Award-winning "Zootopia" (2016). Actors Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, and Shakira reprise their roles from the first film, joined by newcomers Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Patrick Warburton, and Quinta Brunson. The film follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they pursue Zootopia's new and mysterious reptilian resident, Gary De'Snake. With the sequel's release two months away on November 26th, Next Best Picture was invited to Walt Disney Animation Studios for an early look at the long-awaited sequel. Please take a listen to our exclusive interviews with Directors Byron Howard and Jared Bush, Producer Yvett Merino, Heads of Story Carrie Liao and David Vantuyle, and Head of Animation Chad Sellers. Please be sure to check out the film, which will release in theaters on November 26th from Walt Disney Studios. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interviews With "Zootopia 2" Directors, Producer, Heads Of Story & Animation

"Anemone" is a psychological drama film directed by Ronan Day-Lewis in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay he co-wrote with his father, three-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis, who also stars in the lead role. It features the latter's return to acting for the first time since "Phantom Thread" in 2017, alongside Sean Bean and Samantha Morton. The film had its world premiere at the 2025 New York Film Festival and received positive reviews for the performances, dark atmosphere, striking cinematography, and haunting music by Bobby Krlic. Day-Lewis (the son, not the father) was kind enough to spend time speaking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on October 3rd by Focus Features, and then expand a week later on October 10th. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "Anemone" Filmmaker Ronan Day-Lewis

"Bone Lake" is an American independent horror thriller film directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan and written by Joshua Friedlander. It stars Maddie Hasson, Alex Roe, Andra Nechita, and Marco Pigossi. It tells the story of a couple whose romantic getaway to the secluded Bone Lake takes an unexpected turn when they are forced to share a mansion with a mysterious and alluring couple. As tensions escalate, the retreat devolves into a web of deception, desire, and manipulation, gradually revealing long-buried secrets. The film had its world premiere at the 2024 Fantastic Fest, where it received positive reviews. Director Mercedes Bryce Morgan was kind enough to spend time speaking with us about her work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on October 3rd by Bleecker Street. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "Bone Lake" Director Mercedes Bryce Morgan

"Black Rabbit" is an American crime thriller television miniseries created by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman for Netflix, starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released on Netflix on September 18th. It tells the story of the owner of a New York City hotspot (Law) who allows his chaotic brother (Bateman) back in his life, opening the door to escalating dangers that threaten to bring down everything he's built. Director Ben Semanoff (Episodes 5 and 6) was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work on the series, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the series, which is now available to stream in full on Netflix. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "Black Rabbit" Director Ben Semanoff

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Interview With "The First Omen" Director Arkasha Stevenson & Writer Tim Smith

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