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Leah Carter

Research Editor

Leah handles source checks, release-date verification, awards coverage, and the reporting framework behind BucketMovies news and industry pieces.

Written by Leah Carter

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Scream 7 movie poster with Ghostface mask and box office numbers

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Scream 7 Breaks Franchise Records with $97 Million Global Opening, Signals Horror Renaissance

The latest Ghostface installment shatters box office expectations while Paramount's merger with Warner Bros Discovery reshapes Hollywood landscape.

Mar 9, 2026

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Scream 7 Breaks Franchise Records with $64.1M Opening, Pushes Series Past $1 Billion Milestone

Kevin Williamson's Scream 7 delivers the franchise's biggest opening weekend ever with $64.1M domestically, propelling the horror series past $1 billion globally.

Mar 7, 2026

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10 Most Anticipated Independent Films of 2026

A curated list of 2026's must-watch indie films, including Sundance award winners, A24 releases, Celine Song's new work, and ten films with confirmed release dates.

Mar 1, 2026

Sinners 2026 Oscar nominations announcement

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Sinners Makes Oscar History With Record 16 Nominations at 2026 Academy Awards

Ryan Coogler's vampire horror film Sinners shatters Oscar records with 16 nominations, marking a historic moment for Black filmmakers in Hollywood.

Feb 25, 2026

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2026 Film Industry Trends: The Battle Between Theaters and Streaming Reaches a Breaking Point

As global box office projections hit $35 billion and Netflix eyes a Warner Bros. merger, the film industry faces its most significant transformation in decades. Here's what 2026 means for cinema.

Feb 20, 2026

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: Tom Cruise's Epic Farewell

The eighth installment marks a potential end to Ethan Hunt's journey

Feb 11, 2026

The Shining movie poster featuring Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance

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The Shining Re-Released: 46 Years Later, We Finally Understand Jack's Madness

Kubrick's 1980 horror classic The Shining returns to theaters after 46 years. Modern workers see their own workplace struggles reflected in Jack Torrance's descent into madness. Why does this film still resonate so deeply?

Jan 30, 2026