Reports suggest Netflix altered algorithm to mitigate ‘Cuties’ backlash

New reports have claimed that Netflix manipulated its search and recommendations algorithms to mitigate the public backlash against its release of Cuties.
The French coming-of-age film won a directing award at Sundance, but has been the subject of controversy since its release in September 2020. Over hundreds of thousands of people signed a petition demanding that the film be removed, claiming that Cuties sexualised “an 11-year-old for the viewing pleasure of paedophiles.”READ MORE:

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Details regarding Sadie Sink’s MCU debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day might still be under wraps, but fans now know that her character will have a standout moment in the movie’s climax, thanks to Tom Holland. In a recent interview, Holland praised the Stranger Things star’s performance in his fourth solo outing as the iconic web-slinger before teasing her mysterious character’s contribution in Brand New Day’s third act.Tom Holland h

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Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey receives divisive reactions from critics and fans. His latest movie on the Greek epic has been well received by many. However, some criticisms have also poured in.What element of The Odyssey has fans and critics divided?The Odyssey will be out in theaters tomorrow, but reviews from the early screenings are already in. The movie was well received by critics and currently has a 96% score from 216 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. How

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One of The CW’s most popular romance drama TV shows is returning next year following its renewal for a fifth season. The show, starring Dawson’s Creek star Chad Michael Murray, will return with 10 new episodes. Following its debut on CTV, it made its way to the U.S. audience via The CW, followed by a successful Netflix release.What The CW TV show has been renewed for Season 5?The CW has finalized a deal to co-produce and bring back Sullivan’s Crossing for

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The Odyssey star Tom Holland reveals a surprising confession ahead of its theatrical release. Matt Damon and Holland recently joined in an interview to talk about Christopher Nolan’s latest movie and a fun discussion about classic films led to the confession. Its cast has been promoting the film across the world.Matt Damon shocked at Tom Holland’s embarrassing movie admission while discussing The OdysseyHolland admitted that he had never watched The Ma

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Sofia Coppola’s fashion documentary debuts on HBO Max today, July 16, 2026. The film marks Coppola’s first nonfiction feature-length documentary, which premiered at the prestigious 82nd Venice International Film Festival in 2025.Sofia Coppola’s fashion documentary begins streaming on HBO Max todayMarc by Sofia arrives on HBO Max today, Thursday, after its theatrical release earlier this year. Released and distributed by A24, the 87-minute documentary follows t

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We’ve ranked the top five movies that Academy Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan has ever directed. The rankings are determined based on each film’s Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This comes ahead of the July 17 release of Nolan’s long-awaited epic action movie The Odyssey, which is also included on this list.Best Christopher Nolan movies ranked by RT score5) Insomnia (2002) – 92%In fifth place is Nolan’s 2002 psycho

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ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke with horror legend Robert Englund about his latest slasher movie. Englund plays the role of Cricket in Pinocchio Unstrung, the latest entry in the Twisted Childhood Universe that started with Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey. Pinocchio Unstrung will be released in theaters by Viva Pictures on July 24, 2026.“A chilling reimagining of the familiar fable, Pinocchio Unstrung unfolds inside an elite London prep school.

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Zoe Saldaña returns in Season 3 of Lioness with a mission close to home. In the new trailer, her character embarks on a journey in which she is torn between her duty and her home.Lioness Season 3 follows, “Hidden networks, foreign operatives, and personal betrayals collide. Joe walks the line between duty and home as unseen forces circle her world. Patterns appear where they shouldn’t, names vanish, and paths rearrange. Guided by Kaitlyn and Westfi

"You've been running from your past..." Prime Video has revealed the first official trailer for an intense new thriller titled The Runner, arriving for streaming only on Prime Video in September coming up. Not to be confused with the other action movie coming up soon titled just Runner – these two are entirely different. From director Kevin Macdonald, The Runner is a pulse-pounding psychological thriller that plays out across London's bustling labyrinth of streets and underground tunnels.

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With news of The Batman Part II‘s delay, will Matt Reeves be able to finish his trilogy with a third movie? If DC were to cancel The Batman Part III, it would be a repeat of the studio’s biggest modern blunder.Warner Bros. has delayed the release date of The Batman Part II. The Batman sequel is moving from October 1, 2027, to February 18, 2028. The Batman Part II was originally dated for October 3, 2025, before it moved to October 2026 and later to October

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Marvel Studios has released exclusive details on its new villain in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. A fresh glimpse of the new antagonist hints at a threat unlike anything that Peter Parker has faced before. Here is what you need to know about it.Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s new poster and vignettes tease its MCU villainThe scariest part of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day villain is not physical strength, but his ability to jump into anyone’s mind. T

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An iconic X-Men character was cut from Deadpool due to an inevitable issue. The 2016 Marvel movie was helmed by Tim Miller featuring Ryan Reynolds in the lead role of Wade Wilson.What X-Men character nearly had their live-action debut in the first Deadpool movie?Rob Liefeld, the creator of Deadpool in Marvel comics, recently revealed an exciting fact about the decade-old R-rated movie that made Wade Wilson a household name.
While it featured various live-action ite

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Jimmy Kimmel may be taking his annual break from Jimmy Kimmel Live!, but the television host will soon return to ABC with another project. Kimmel is set to host season 5 of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, which returns with a new lineup of celebrity contestants. The latest installment marks his next television appearance while his summer break from late-night continues.Who Wants to Be a Millionaire is less than a week awayJimmy Kimmel’s Who Wants to Be a Millionai

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The Odyssey star Robert Pattinson has shared a hilarious incident where he thought Matt Damon was a “complete psycho.” Pattinson plays Antinous in the epic fantasy action film, one of the suitors competing for Penelope’s hand in marriage during Odysseus’ absence.What did Robert Pattinson say about Matt Damon on The Odyssey set?In a new interview with MTV U.K., Robert Pattinson has explained why he thought Matt Damon, whom he had previously

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘s official poster gives Tom Holland the coolest look yet. The new poster shows the intensity of what Peter Parker must face as he goes against new villains and a friend-turned-foe.What do we see in the Spider-Man: Brand New Day poster?Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s theatrical release is around the corner, and an official poster is now out. It features Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, and Michael Ma

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After years of waiting, we finally got a look at The Batman Part II’s first footage. On top of being exciting, the footage also dispels one of the biggest criticisms about Robert Pattinson’s role.Robert Pattinson will reprise his role as Batman in the movie, Other cast members from the original film likely returning include Colin Farrell’s Oz Cobb/The Penguin, Andy Serkis as Alfred, and Jeffrey Wright as Commissione

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Casting news for the next The Conjuring film has prompted an unexpected response from fans. The upcoming prequel, The Conjuring: First Communion, has introduced a new pair of actors to portray younger versions of Ed and Lorraine Warren. However, the announcement has left many viewers questioning the change.Fans react to The Conjuring prequel’s new Ed and Lorraine castingThe latest casting announcement for The Conjuring: First Communion has sparked a divi

"It is time to set the world on fire." Focus Features has unveiled the first trailer for the epic historical action movie The Uprising, a tale of a uprising from the 14th Century. This is written and directed by English filmmaker Paul Greengrass, his latest since making News of the World and The Lost Bus most recently. In plague-ravaged 14th century England a farmer peasant triggers a rebellion against King Richard II and unintentionally becomes a legend of resistance. Andrew Garfield stars in t

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Following the reveal of its intriguing poster, the first trailer for Andrew Garfield’s upcoming movie, The Uprising, has been released. The action period drama comes from Jason Bourne director Paul Greengrass.The film’s synopsis reads, “Andrew Garfield stars as the legendary leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. As war burns across England, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a fight for

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The Punisher‘s inclusion in Spider-Man: Brand New Day may be leading the franchise into a bolder direction, but according to Tom Holland, the character’s addition also builds upon the shocking ending of 2021’s No Way Home. In a recent interview, The Odyssey star opened up about the dynamics between Frank Castle and Peter Parker in the upcoming Spider-Man feature, before revealing how the former’s appearance connects Part 3’s conclusion to

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Evil Dead Burn director opens up about working on the franchise and what he wants to do next. The film is back with plenty of horror, scary creatures, and intense scenes, and made an impact on fans with its practical effects and gripping story under Sebastien Vanicek’s direction.The Evil Dead Burn director has no interest in making a sequelIn an interview with Variety, Vanicek said he enjoyed making Evil Dead Burn. He got Sam Raimi, Ghost House Pictures,

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The Runner trailer is out, and it shows Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot racing against time on the streets of London. The upcoming action thriller is helmed by Oscar winner Kevin Macdonald (One Day in September). The first look is already giving impressions of a modern-day Die Hard 3.The official synopsis for The Runner reads, “In the pulse-pounding psychological thriller The Runner, Maia Marten (Gal Gadot) has built her life on being one step ahead — a sharp, r

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Rick and Morty is ending Season 9 with a big surprise. The franchise’s first major spin-off, President Curtis, premieres immediately after the Season 9 finale.Rick and Morty spin-off President Curtis premieres right after Season 9 finaleRick and Morty Season 9 Episode 10, titled “Field of Dreams,” premieres on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim. Following Season 9, the franchise’s new series, President Curtis, makes its debut

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Steven Spielberg fans who have been waiting for a substantial update on the sequel to 2011’s The Adventures of Tintin have finally received an exciting answer from Peter Jackson. In a recent interview, the director of The Lord of the Rings talked about the progress on part 2 of the animated classic, offering two promising updates on the much-awaited project.Peter Jackson’s Tintin sequel update is the best thing fans could’ve hoped forWhile talki

"You never hike alone!" Impractical Studios has revealed the official trailer for a freaky new horror thriller movie called Don't Move, a creature feature with some wacky comedy thrown in. Set to open in theaters starting in September – not to be confused with the other Netflix horror movie Don't Move. Don't Move is about a prehistoric arachnid that terrifies a group of campers who hike into the wrong woods. Based on the spine-tingling horror novel from the actor best known as "Murr"

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ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive first look at Titan Books’ The Expanse: Complete Visual History. The official companion book covers the iconic sci-fi series with new art, behind-the-scenes photos, and more.
When does The Expanse: Complete Visual History come out?
The new book is set to release on August 17, 2027, and will be written by Mike Avila. The companion to the television series covers all six seasons of the acclaimed show, and is a follow-up to 2019’s

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity has finally got a release date. The next chapter arrives later this month, bringing fans closer to the anime’s long-awaited ending.Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity arrives later in JulyAfter The Blood Warfare, The Separation, and The Conflict, the fourth installment, The Calamity, is finally arriving. The new chapter pushes the story closer to its long-awaited endin

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July 2026 brought several cancellations and final season announcements across streaming and broadcast television. Here is a roundup of every series that wrapped up or received its marching orders this month.All TV shows that got canceled or announced endings in July 2026Godfather of HarlemMGM+ revealed that Forest Whitaker’s crime drama will conclude with a two-hour finale instead of a fifth season. Production for the finale begins on July 10 at the show’s Brooklyn

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Seth Rogen revealed during his latest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he kept thanking Penélope Cruz during their intimate scene for The Invite. Notably, Ike Barinholtz is serving as one of the guest hosts of the ABC late-night talk show during Kimmel’s current absence.Seth Rogen on being afraid of Javier Bardem during romantic scenes with Penélope CruzRogen appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote The Invite. Barinholtz noted tha