MovieWeb Press & Events

Welcome to MovieWeb's Press and Events Page - your portal to the latest updates and industry gatherings!

At MovieWeb, we're dedicated to keeping you at the forefront of movie and TV news, offering timely and accurate coverage. Join us as we delve into the world of entertainment, from breaking stories to exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks. Be part of the excitement with MovieWeb as we attend premieres, junkets, screenings, and industry events, bringing you closer to the action.

For press inquiries, interview requests or event collaborations, please reach out to us at pr@movieweb.com

April 2026
Robert Sperduto Joins MovieWeb

Rob Sperduto has joined MovieWeb as our new Deputy Editor. He will be driving the site's breaking news coverage and expand the brand.

March 2026
MovieWeb Attends The Oscars

Lights, camera, Oscars, MovieWeb is in the building! Content Director Alex Leadbeater attended the 2026 Academy Awards red carpet.

February 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Kurt Russell: 'Monarch' Season 2 Unleashes a Massive New Threat

In an exclusive interview with MovieWeb, Russell was asked about new realizations he may have had surrounding his take on Lee Shaw or the Titans of the MonsterVerse.

January 2026
Sister brand Collider hits Sundance

Sundance 2026 was a big moment for Collider. Over three packed days in Park City, the Collider studio became a hub for filmmakers, actors, and creatives, bringing a lot of energy to the independent film conversation and turning the studio into a go-to spot for actors, filmmakers, and creatives throughout the weekend.

December 2025
MovieWeb Joins The Screen Awards

We are proud to announce the first-ever Screen Awards, a new celebration created in partnership with ScreenRant, Collider, CBR, and MovieWeb to honor the best achievements in film, television, and anime. 

November 2025
MovieWeb Expands Editorial Team with Patrick Cavanaugh

Patrick Cavanaugh joins the team as an editor, bringing experience from ComicBook.com and Marvel Entertainment, as well as credentials as a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. 

November 2025
Joe Deckelmeier Joins as Host & Interviewer

MovieWeb welcomes Joe Deckelmeier as Interviewer and Host. Starting at sister site Screen Rant in 2016, Joe transitioned from sleeping in line at SDCC's Hall H to gaining the opportunity to interview the world’s most famous actors, directors, and producers, and learning about the filmmaking process firsthand. 

October 2025
MovieWeb Welcomes Alex Leadbeater

Content expert Alex Leadbeater has joined the MovieWeb team as Operations Manager. Based out of Valnet's NYC office, Leadbeater brings 15 years of entertainment journalism experience. 
 

September 2025
Gaming 4 Good Campaign

Our fellow Valnet brands, Game Rant, TheGamer, and Polygon, have officially launched Gaming 4 Good with our friends at Starlight Children's Foundation.
 

July 2025
MovieWeb Attends SDCC

Joining CBR, ScreenRant, and Collider, MovieWeb took part in one of the years' biggest fan events: San Diego ComicCon! 
 

June 2025
MovieWeb Attends Valnet's Screen Portfolio Business Review

Joining CBR, ScreenRant, and Collider, MovieWeb took part in Valnet's biggest portfolio's workweek with Leadership from across North America. 
 

May 2025
Valnet Acquires Polygon, Expanding Its Gaming Portfolio

One of Gaming journalism's most trusted and influential voices joins the Valnet portfolio.
 

May 2025
Death of a Unicorn Interview

Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Richard E. Grant speak with MovieWeb about the fun of playing greedy corporate villains in the A24 horror-comedy 'Death of a Unicorn.'

April 2025
Valnet Hosts Exclusive Hans Zimmer Screening Event

Sister brands ScreenRant and Collider hosted an exclusive advanced screening of Zimmer's Diamond in the Desert in LA, where Steve Weintraub had the immense pleasure of sitting down for an exclusive Q&A conversation with Zimmer.

March 2025
Introducing Valnet's Screen Portfolio

Valnet is the second-largest entertainment media publisher worldwide, with over 260 million monthly page views. Our Screen Portfolio includes some of the most recognized brands in entertainment journalism: Screen Rant, Collider, CBR, and MovieWeb.

February 2025
Valnet makes Jounce Media's latest Bellwether Publisher list

We are honoured to be recognized in Jounce Media's latest Bellwether Publisher list. The list highlights large-scale companies known for setting the highest standards in the industry.

January 2025
Valnet Opens NYC Office

With the office now fully set up, we’re diving into hiring mode! Check out some of our exciting opportunities in NYC.

December 2024
Announcing Reader Threads on MovieWeb!

Readers can not submit Thread topics, allowing them to shape the conversations that matter most.

July 2023
MovieWeb Attends San Diego ComicCon!

MovieWeb's Richard Fink and Valerie Parker were on the ground in San Diego for the summer's biggest Con.

July 2024
Jessica Alba and Trigger Warning Director Discuss Her Return to Action Cinema

In 'Trigger Warning', a skilled Special Forces commando (Jessica Alba) takes ownership of her father's bar after he suddenly dies.   

March 2024
The 96th Academy Awards

MovieWeb's Will Sayre attended the biggest awards show of the year–the 96th Oscars in March 2024. Our social media and News staff covered remotely to ensure exhaustive coverage.