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Jamie Lee Curtis to Receive Inaugural Reiner-Inspired Award at Gala
Jamie Lee Curtis will receive an inaugural award honoring Rob and Michelle Reiner’s inspiration at a Children’s Institute gala, with John Mayer…
Casey Sherman Partners on ‘Vegas Strong’ Book and Film Project
Casey Sherman has partnered with Midnight Lute Productions on Vegas Strong, a book and feature-film project about the 2017 killings in Las Vegas…
Alex Gibney Calls Elon Musk a “Bullsh*tter” Ahead of Documentary
Filmmaker Alex Gibney is preparing to release Musk, an unflattering documentary about Elon Musk, while facing a reported threat of legal action from…
Anne-Marie MacKay Signs With Established Artists for Management
Anne-Marie MacKay has signed with Established Artists for management, according to an exclusive report published October 1, 2026.
Sue Frost Reaffirms Commitment to Developing Original Musicals
Broadway producer Sue Frost has discussed her commitment to developing original musicals, highlighting her work on productions including Memphis and…
Kelly Clarkson Proposes Separate Music Charts for AI and Human Artists
Kelly Clarkson said AI-created artists should not compete with human artists on the same music charts, while making clear that she supports broader…
Landman Season 3 Promotes Four Actors to Series Regulars
“Landman” Season 3 is now in production in Fort Worth, Texas, with Colm Feore, Mustafa Speaks, Bobbi Salvor Menuez and Francesca Xuereb promoted to…
Chase Infiniti to Star in Dylan Clark’s Lionsgate Horror Film
Lionsgate has acquired and greenlit Portrait of God, a horror feature from filmmaker Dylan Clark based on his viral short film of the same name.
Alexandre Desplat’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ Soundtrack Set for October 9
Alexandre Desplat’s new score for The Social Reckoning will be released on October 9, 2026.
Sony Pictures TV’s Mike Wald to Retire After 32 Years
Mike Wald will retire from Sony Pictures Television at the end of 2026 after 32 years with the company. Sony Pictures TV chairman Keith Le Goy…
Disney Sets 2026 Directing Program Participants, Revises Format
Disney Entertainment Television has selected participants for its 2026 DET Directing Program and introduced a new two-year format for its scripted track.
Atlas Entertainment, Culture Genesis Sign TV, Film and Short-Form Pact
Atlas Entertainment and Culture Genesis have entered a development pact covering television, film and short-form content.
Searchlight Submits ‘Your God Is Sleeping’ for Original Song Oscar Consideration
Searchlight Pictures will submit “Your God Is Sleeping” from “Behemoth!” for consideration in the Academy Awards’ original-song category, according to…
Amelia Dimoldenberg Brings Final ‘Chicken Shop Date’ Season to Netflix
Amelia Dimoldenberg’s final season of “Chicken Shop Date” will premiere on Netflix on Oct. 2, 2026, at the same time it is released on her YouTube and…
UTA Names Matt Rice President as It Consolidates Filmed Entertainment
United Talent Agency is consolidating its film, television literary and talent operations into a new Filmed Entertainment unit led by Matt Rice, who…
Kevin Feige Hails Shared Theatrical Moviegoing at Tribute
Kevin Feige was honored as Pioneer of the Year at the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation’s annual tribute, where he spoke about the shared…
Sia Sells 50% of Music Catalog to Pophouse in $180 Million Deal
Pophouse Entertainment has acquired a 50% stake in the publishing and master rights to Sia’s music catalog in a reported $180 million partnership deal.
AGC Studios Launches AGC Digital to Develop Creator-Led Franchises
AGC Studios has launched AGC Digital, a division focused on partnering with digital creators to develop entertainment franchises across native digital…
Rommi Launches Romance-Focused Vertical Content Studio
Jamie Gordon and Maggie Malina have launched Rommi, a New York City-based studio focused on romance stories made for vertical viewing.
Screenvision Plans New Cinema Pre-Show to Attract Gen Z Ads
Screenvision plans to introduce a new cinema pre-show in October, changing the advertising and entertainment shown before films begin.
Dominic West, Sienna Miller Star in HBO Divorce Thriller War
HBO and Sky Television’s eight-episode divorce thriller War centers on tech billionaire Morgan Henderson, played by Dominic West, and A-list actress…
White House Spends $2.9 Million on Pro-Trump TV Ads
The White House has spent at least $2.87 million on three pro-Trump television advertisements funded with taxpayer dollars, including 38 placements on…
Kelli Garner, Michael Stahl-David to Co-Star in ‘You Always’
Kelli Garner and Michael Stahl-David will co-star in Brian Jett’s upcoming romantic road movie You Always.
CANEX Creations CEO Osahon Akpata Outlines Africa Film IP Investment Thesis
Osahon Akpata, CEO of Cairo-based CANEX Creations Inc., says the company is pursuing a new approach to film finance in Africa: treating locally…
Tubi Sets R.L. Stine’s ‘Afraid of Clowns’ for 2027 Release
Tubi has set R.L. Stine’s Afraid of Clowns, an original horror film from the Goosebumps author, for release in 2027.
Woody Allen’s Madrid Film Adds Cast as WestEnd Boards Sales
Woody Allen’s next feature is set to begin shooting in Madrid on Oct. 5, with Marton Csokas, Jemima Kirke, Jakob Oftebro, Peter Vives and Alexi Wasser…
Julianne Moore to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Festival
Julianne Moore will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Rome Film Festival, with Jesse Eisenberg presenting the honor at the Italian premiere…
John Davidson to Watch BAFTA Scotland Ceremony From Separate Area
John Davidson is expected to watch the upcoming BAFTA Scotland ceremony from a separate venue area, following an earlier controversy at a BAFTA Film…
Tokyo Film Festival Unveils Competition Line-up With Seven World Premieres
Tokyo International Film Festival has announced the 15-feature Competition line-up for its upcoming edition, including seven world premieres.
Florence Pugh and Hoon Lee Anchor Netflix’s East of Eden Adaptation
Netflix’s limited-series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden places Florence Pugh’s Cathy Ames and Hoon Lee’s Lee at the center of the…
Ariani Darmawan Returns to Features With ‘Jani Be Good’ at Tokyo
Indonesian director Ariani Darmawan is returning to feature filmmaking after a 15-year absence with Jani Be Good, which will have its world premiere in…
Jakarta World Cinema Expands Across Indonesia With ‘Fjord’ Opening
Jakarta World Cinema will open its 2026 festival with Fjord, Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d’Or winner at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Thai filmmaker…
Anne Hathaway Chooses Another Knicks Title Over a Second Oscar
Anne Hathaway chose another New York Knicks championship over a second Oscar during a playful game on “The Tonight Show.”
Disney+ and Indonesia’s Vidio Form Streaming Bundle, Content Deal
Disney+ and Indonesia’s Vidio have formed a streaming bundle and content-sharing partnership, combining Disney’s Hollywood and Korean programming with…
Ted Sarandos Calls Paramount-Warner Bros. Competition Uncertain
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos described a potential Paramount-Warner Bros. combination as an uncertain competitive proposition while addressing reports…
‘Scrubs’ Showrunner Breaks Down Season 2 Premiere’s Open Questions
ABC has aired the first two episodes of Season 2 of its “Scrubs” revival, with each episode available to stream on Hulu the following day.
Hoichoi Unveils 10th-Anniversary Slate Led by Satyajit Ray Film
Hoichoi has announced a 10th-anniversary slate of more than 25 Bengali films, series and television titles, led by Srijit Mukherji’s “Maharaja Tomare…
Colleen Hoover’s ‘Verity’ Reaches No. 2 Ahead of Film Release
Colleen Hoover’s 2018 romantic thriller Verity has returned near the top of major book and audiobook charts as its film adaptation approaches its Oct.…
Apple TV Sets Free F1 Livestream as Bahrain Grand Prix Moves to Malaysia
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix has reportedly been moved to Malaysia this weekend, with Apple TV set to offer a free livestream of the Formula 1 event…
Bradley Whitford Plans to Press Sorkin on Limited-Series Revival
Bradley Whitford says he plans to press Aaron Sorkin about reviving The West Wing as a limited series.
The House of Guerrero Adds Lisa Vidal, Aaron Dominguez and Five Others to Cast
Gina Rodriguez’s feature directorial debut, The House of Guerrero, has expanded its cast with seven new additions, including Lisa Vidal, Aaron…
Verity Targets $30 Million-$35 Million North American Debut
“Verity” is projected to lead the North American box office this weekend with a domestic opening of $30 million to $35 million from 3,510 theaters. The…
‘His & Hers’ Team Develops Alice Feeney’s ‘Twist’ as Series
The team behind Netflix’s His & Hers is developing Alice Feeney’s next novel, Twist, as a series with Fifth Season.
Joachim Rønning Directs Horror Film ‘System’ in London
Joachim Rønning is directing the horror film System, which is currently in production in London with Spooky Pictures and Image Nation Studios.
Jason Zada’s ‘Terrarium’ Uses AI-Generated Sets for Horror Film
Jason Zada’s horror film “Terrarium” is being shot with actors on an otherwise empty soundstage while artificial intelligence generates most of the…
David Fincher to End Exclusive Netflix Deal After Six Years
David Fincher will not renew his exclusive Netflix pact when it expires next year, ending a six-year arrangement that produced three films for the…
Ubisoft Renames Creative House 2 as Massive Entertainment
Ubisoft is adopting Massive Entertainment as the name of its Creative House 2 studio group, effective Sept. 30, 2026, with Christoph Hartmann leading…
Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul Leaves Disney Television for New Opportunity
Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul is leaving Disney Entertainment Television after eight years as the company’s head of communications, according to Variety.
Marlene King Attached to Hulu’s ‘Thornbird’ TV Adaptation
Hulu is developing a television adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s novel Thornbird, with Marlene King attached as writer and executive producer on the 20th…
Amazon MGM Develops ‘Freddie the Fix’ Film With Lawrence Lamont Directing
Amazon MGM Studios is developing a feature adaptation of Freddie the Fix, Garth Ennis’ horror-noir comics series, with Lawrence Lamont attached to direct.
Courtney Glaudé Becomes First Filmmaker to Join Maxscene Division
Courtney Glaudé, known as a producer on Sistas, is the first filmmaker to join Tyler Perry Studios’ newly launched Maxscene division.
Red Sea Film Festival Cancels 2026 Edition, Plans 2027 Return
The Red Sea International Film Festival canceled its planned early December 2026 edition and said it will return in the fourth quarter of 2027 with a…
Casey Bloys Poised to Lead Combined Paramount-Warner Streaming Operation
Casey Bloys appears positioned to lead the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. streaming operation after Cindy Holland, Paramount’s direct-to-consumer…
Betsy Slenzak Joins View TV Studios as Original Content SVP
Betsy Slenzak has been named senior vice president of original content at View TV Studios, moving to the company after working as an unscripted…
Paramount Settlement Adds Government Oversight and U.S. Film Commitments
California and federal policymakers moved this week to support Hollywood’s domestic production capacity through conditions tied to Paramount’s…
Banijay’s Steve Matthews Discusses All3Media Merger and ‘Culpables’
The producer behind the Culpables trilogy said the projects took years to find a buyer, despite the young-adult market now being “red hot.” The films…
CBS News Launches Interview Series With Reality TV Hosts
CBS News has launched “Between Us,” a new interview series featuring “Big Brother” host Julie Chen Moonves and “The Amazing Race” host Phil Keoghan.
Danny Boyle To Receive Gotham Film Awards Director Tribute
Danny Boyle will receive the Gotham Director Tribute at the 36th annual Gotham Film Awards in November, recognizing his body of work as a filmmaker.
CBS Orders ‘Undercover Boss’ Return With Drew Carey as Host and Two New Series
CBS has ordered a 12th season of Undercover Boss, with Drew Carey set to host a refreshed version of the reality series. The show has been off the air…
David Ellison Faces Naming Question Over Proposed Hollywood Merger
David Ellison’s proposed Hollywood studio merger is raising a basic branding question: what will the combined company be called?
Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway Premiere ‘Verity’ in New York
Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway attended the New York premiere of Verity on Sept. 29, 2026, at AMC Lincoln Square 13. The event was hosted by Amazon…
Amazon Sets February 10 Release for Jermaine Fowler’s *Barbershop*
Amazon will release all eight episodes of its new Barbershop television series on Prime Video on February 10, 2027.
Zovatto, Tharia and Henry Join Apple TV+'s 'Disavowed
Daniel Zovatto, Mia Tharia and Sonita Henry have joined Apple TV+’s Disavowed as series regulars.
Christopher Abbott Says Professor X Casting Reveal Was “A Bit of a Nightmare”
Christopher Abbott has been cast as Professor X in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men reboot, scheduled for release in May 2028.
AI Music Companies Face Scrutiny Over Unauthorized Training Practices
AI-music companies face renewed scrutiny over unauthorized training practices and allegedly fraudulent streaming, according to a guest post by Jamie…
Jack’d Launches Queer Film Festival With Five Judges
Jack’d is launching the inaugural Jack’d Film Festival, an app-based showcase and competition for original films by queer creators, with a focus on…
HBO Max Develops Spanish Crime Drama Inspired by Tor Events
HBO Max has announced a Spanish drama series in development, with Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi executive producing through Suma Content. Fran…
Mediawan Says U.S. Buyers Are Returning to Co-Productions
Mediawan says U.S. buyers are returning to co-productions after a prolonged slowdown in the market.
Pamela Brown Launches CNN Streaming Series on Women’s Health
CNN’s Pamela Brown will launch “Body Language by CNN,” an eight-episode streaming series on the network’s All Access subscription service on Oct. 8, 2026.
Amazon Unveils Faster Fire TV Stick 4K, Remote and Alexa+ Hub
Amazon has announced a new Fire TV Stick 4K, a redesigned remote and an Alexa+ hub integrated into the Fire TV interface.
Sam Pollard to Chair London Film Festival’s Official Competition Jury
Sam Pollard has been named chair of the Official Competition jury at this year’s London Film Festival, with Argentine filmmaker and writer Mariano…
Hearst Networks UK Buys UK Rights to ‘Orange County Choppers Original’
Hearst Networks UK has bought the UK rights to Orange County Choppers Original, a revival documentary series associated with American Chopper and…
Netflix Renews Indian Reality Series ‘Lock Upp’ for Season 2
Netflix has renewed the Indian reality series Lock Upp: Sach Yaa Sazaa for a second season.
European Film Academy Names Probst, Karmitz and den Hamer Award Recipients
The European Film Academy has named Beki Probst, Marin Karmitz and Sandra den Hamer as the first recipients of its new Community Award for an…
Beta Film Takes ‘Rex – Vienna Calling’ Worldwide as Season 2 Shoots
Beta Film is distributing “Rex, Vienna Calling” worldwide as production begins on the series’ second season.
Massive Studios Teams With Garfield Movie Writers on AI Shorts
Massive Studios, writers Paul A. Kaplan and Mark Torgove, and producer Todd Garner have announced a collaboration on AI-animated short films, according…
Iberseries Creators Discuss Drama’s Role in Social Issues
Creators behind Borgen, The Best Immigrant, After Us, Pubertat and Henki discussed how television and film can engage with far-right politics, the…
Greta Thunberg Denounces Morocco’s Occupation of Western Sahara
Greta Thunberg made a surprise appearance Tuesday at the Zurich Film Festival screening of My Home of Wind and Sand, a documentary about Morocco’s…
Anton Studios Takes Minority Stake in The Creatives
Anton Studios is taking a minority position as partner and investor in The Creatives, formalizing a strategic partnership first established in 2021.
Final Payment and Congo Boy Win Top Pingyao Film Festival Awards
Chinese director Niu Niu’s Final Payment won Best Film in the Fei Mu Awards at this year’s Pingyao International Film Festival, while Rafiki Fariala’s…
Kristen Brancaccio Tapped to Direct Graviteur Studios’ First Feature
Kristen Brancaccio has been tapped by Graviteur Studios to direct Crush Party, the company’s first feature film.
Netflix Develops Series Adaptation of Hannah Grace’s ‘Icebreaker’
Netflix is developing a series adaptation of Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker, the first book in the author’s Maple Hill series. The project is now building…
Morten Tyldum to Direct Live-Action ‘Little Prince’ Film
A live-action film inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and The Little Prince is in development, with Morten Tyldum set to direct and Oscar-winning…
Cindy Holland Confirms Paramount Exit Ahead of Warner Bros. Merger
Cindy Holland confirmed her departure from Paramount on Sept. 29, with her exit coming shortly before Paramount Skydance’s planned $110 billion…
Celine Dion Opens Paris Fashion Week With Surprise Performance
Celine Dion opened Paris Fashion Week on 29 September with a surprise performance of her 2002 hit “I’m Alive” beneath the Eiffel Tower, appearing at…
Taylor Swift Makes VMAs History as Music Videos Evolve
Taylor Swift became the most successful artist in MTV Video Music Awards history, as the ceremony highlighted both the enduring influence of music…
Taylor Swift Premieres ‘Patient Zero’ Video at VMAs
Taylor Swift premiered the music video for her new single “Patient Zero” during Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards, unveiling a dramatic narrative…
Madonna opens 2026 MTV VMAs with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx
Madonna returned to the MTV Video Music Awards stage on September 27, 2026, marking her first live performance at the ceremony in 23 years. The pop…
Film Executives at Zurich Summit Argue AI Must Remain a Tool, Not the Author
Industry Leaders Push for Human Control in AI Filmmaking
Iron Maiden Named to Rock Hall as Megadeth Hints at Final Tour
Iron Maiden inducted into Rock Hall; Megadeth hints at final tour
NAZA Protesters Display Oct. 7 Footage Outside NYC Film Premiere
Dozens of Israeli Americans and members of the Jewish community gathered outside Lincoln Center on Saturday to protest the New York Film Festival…
Meta, YouTube Reverse Bans On Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Trailer
Meta and YouTube have reversed their decisions to block the trailer for Alex Gibney’s documentary Musk, according to reporting from Deadline. The…
Natalie Portman To Star In 'Photograph 51' About DNA Scientist Rosalind Franklin
Natalie Portman has been cast to star in Photograph 51, a film centered on the life of British scientist Rosalind Franklin, according to a report by…
Kevin Walsh Prepares Paul Rudd, Sam Rockwell Film and Casey Affleck Hulu Series
Producer Kevin Walsh is preparing two new major projects, a film titled Reasonable People and the Hulu series The Hawk. The news arrives following the…
Turturro to pursue Oscar bid in Pickpocket and Severance
John Turturro has been promoting his awards-caliber role in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York and the upcoming third season of Severance following…
SNL Season 52 Premieres With Subdued Introductions For Two New Featured Players
Saturday Night Live kicked off its 52nd season on September 26, 2026, with a subdued introduction for its two new featured players. Rather than a…
Brunson Hosts Saturday Night Live Season 52 Premiere With Katseye
Jalen Brunson hosted the Season 52 premiere of Saturday Night Live on Saturday. The New York Knicks guard, who was named the 2026 NBA Finals MVP, took…
Liam Neeson co-produces Irish drama on Tuam mother and baby home scandal
Liam Neeson has co-produced The Lost Children of Tuam, a new drama that brings to the screen the true story of the Tuam mother and baby home scandal.…
HBO Max Sets October 2026 Exclusive Premiere for 'Evil Dead Burn
'Evil Dead Burn' to Stream Exclusively on HBO Max in October
James Gray Says Crime Thriller Paper Tiger Is Not a Sequel to Armageddon Time
James Gray has clarified the relationship between his latest film, Paper Tiger, and his recent semi-autobiographical work, Armageddon Time. In a recent…
John Hawkes Joins Luke Barnett and Nikki Lorenzo in Thriller Short Jack & Christine
The thriller short film Jack & Christine released its first trailer on Sunday, ahead of its world premiere at Beyond Fest. The film stars John Hawkes…
Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus Zero Becomes First Franchise Film With R Rating
Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus Zero has made history as the first film in the 72-year-old franchise to receive an R rating. The sequel to the 2023…
Lucasfilm taps Jon Watts to direct new Star Wars trilogy
Jon Watts is set to direct the first installment of a new Star Wars trilogy written by Simon Kinberg, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This move…
Marine Atlan’s “La Gradiva” Wins Top Prizes at Queer Lisboa
Marine Atlan’s debut feature “La Gradiva” has claimed the top honors at the 30th edition of Queer Lisboa, the International Queer Film Festival. The…
Kane Parsons rejects horror label for $400M hit Backrooms
Director Kane Parsons has publicly reframed the identity of his $400 million hit Backrooms, stating that he does not view the film as a horror project.…
Wes Anderson’s Paper Tiger Opens 2026 New York Film Festival
Wes Anderson’s new film, Paper Tiger, opened the 2026 New York Film Festival on Friday evening. The premiere took place at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully…
CNN to broadcast 2026 Farm Aid Music Festival
CNN will broadcast the 2026 Farm Aid Music Festival live on Saturday, September 26, continuing its partnership with the charity organization for a…
Halima Becomes First Finnish Feature Directed by Black Woman
Finnish-Somali director Naima Mohamud has seen her debut feature, “Halima,” named Best Fiction Project at the Finnish Film Affair. According to…
Actor Anthony Ippolito Lands Lead in Stallone Biopic 'I Play Rocky
Anthony Ippolito has arrived on the awards circuit with the European premiere of I Play Rocky, a biopic directed by Peter Farrelly. The film chronicles…
AI actress Tilly Norwood creator rejects talent agency for direct deals
One year after AI “actress” Tilly Norwood first drew industry attention at the Zurich Summit, her creator has confirmed the digital entity will not…
Build A Rocket Boy enters administration after debut game MindsEye flops
The Edinburgh-based video game studio Build A Rocket Boy (Barb) has entered administration, marking a formal insolvency process for the company founded…
Alexander McQueen returns to London Fashion Week 25 years after Paris
London Fashion Week 2026 has centered on major brand returns, headlined by Alexander McQueen’s move of its runway shows back to London after 25 years…
Brad Pitt to Star in 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth' Trailer
The first trailer for The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth has been released, unveiling the release schedule and creative team behind David…
CinemaChile: 2026-2027 Catalog Grows 20.5% to 188 Titles
CinemaChile, the sector brand project representing Chilean cinema, unveiled its 2026-2027 catalog at the San Sebastián International Film Festival on…
India's 'Angh' Wins Toronto Award, Secures 2027 Oscar Contention
Theja Rio’s feature directorial debut, Angh, has won the top prize in the Platform section at the Toronto International Film Festival. The award…
Matthew Rhys wins dual acting Emmys at historic 2024 ceremony
Matthew Rhys has made history as the first performer to win two lead acting Emmy Awards in a single night. The Welsh actor was named best lead actor in…
Camden International Film Festival Hosts Premieres of New Documentary Features
The 2026 Camden International Film Festival has reached its midway point, maintaining its focus on documentary storytelling in mid-coast Maine. The…
Anthony Page Dies: Tony-Winning, Emmy-Nominated Director Of Stage & Screen Was 90
Anthony Page, the British stage and film director who earned a Tony Award for his 1997 Broadway staging of A Doll’s House, died on September 11, 2026…
Macro Acquires Black-Focused Streaming Service AllBlk From AMC
Macro is acquiring AllBlk, the streaming service targeting Black viewers, from AMC Global Media. The deal marks Charles D. King’s company’s entry into…
Raghad Albakheet and Danial Salman Develop Separate Debut Features
Jordanian filmmakers Raghad Albakheet and Danial Salman are developing separate debut feature films following the international recognition of their…
Club Kid Wins Grand Prix at Deauville American Film Festival
Jordan Firstman’s directorial debut “Club Kid” won the Grand Prix and the City of Deauville Audience Award at the Deauville American Film Festival…
Maddie Evans Leads British Horror ‘Pendle 1612’ About Witch Trials
Maddie Evans is set to lead the British horror feature Pendle 1612, alongside newcomer Ella Moss and Gemma Laurie of Shetland, according to Deadline.
Annie Murphy and Cooper Raiff Lead ‘All That She Wants’ at TIFF
All That She Wants had its world premiere Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Annie Murphy and Cooper Raiff lead a romantic comedy…
60 Minutes Season Premiere Shows Limited Evidence of Bari Weiss Effect
“60 Minutes” opened its 59th season with a largely familiar episode, offering limited evidence of a major on-air shift under new CBS News…
Emmy Awards: Canadian Heated Rivalry Misses Out Over U.S. Rules
The Emmy Awards take place Monday in Los Angeles, with The Pitt, Hacks, Beef and Pluribus among the leading contenders, according to BBC News. The…
Netflix Expands Global Streaming of Lee Chang-dong Films After Venice Win
Netflix is expanding its worldwide streaming lineup of Lee Chang-dong’s films after the director’s Possible Love won the Silver Lion, Grand Jury Prize…
Miki Zohar Calls to Revoke ‘NAZA’ Filmmakers’ Citizenship
Israel’s Culture Minister Miki Zohar said he would “act immediately to revoke the Israeli citizenship” of Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the directing…
Young Guns Cast Reunites at Dallas Fan Expo
The cast of Young Guns reunited at Fan Expo in Dallas this weekend, according to reporting by Deadline.
THR and SAG-AFTRA Host Emmy Nominees Night Party in Los Angeles
Top television talent gathered in Los Angeles on Sept. 12 for The Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA’s Emmy Nominees Night party at Chateau Marmont…
Nepal, Singapore and Israel Join International Oscar Submissions
Nepal, Singapore and Israel have joined the international feature-film race for the 99th Academy Awards, according to reporting by Variety. Final…
Courteney Cox Remembers ‘Scream’ Co-Star Hayden Panettiere
Courteney Cox has spoken about the death of her “Scream” co-star Hayden Panettiere, who, according to Variety’s report, died in August at age 36.
Peacock Unveils Full Trailer for ‘Crystal Lake,’ Starring Cardellini
Peacock has released the full trailer and first-look photos for Crystal Lake, its Friday the 13th prequel series, according to Deadline. The series…
Mojo Brookzz Brings Debut Special ‘I Know You Lying’ to Netflix in October
Comedian Dyon “Mojo” Brooks, known professionally as Mojo Brookzz, will bring his debut special, I Know You Lying, to Netflix globally on October 6…
TNT’s ‘High Value Target’ Draws Criticism for Dull Iraq War Drama
TNT’s eight-episode limited series “High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam” dramatizes the CIA’s pursuit and capture of Saddam Hussein during the Iraq…
TIFF Women in Film Dinner Highlights Progress and Gender Gap
Ayo Edebiri, Lily-Rose Depp, Michelle Yeoh, Patricia Arquette, Courteney Cox and other film figures gathered Friday night at TIFF for Variety and…
‘Elephants in the Fog’ Secures Sales Across 10 Territories
Nepal’s Oscar submission “Elephants in the Fog” has secured distribution deals across 10 territories, according to reporting by Variety.
Idda (“She”) Explores Female Friendship, Grief and Memory
Italian film Idda premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in the TIFF Platform competition, where it explores female friendship, grief and…
Shuhua Yeh Makes Film Debut in ‘Happily Ever After’
Shuhua Yeh is making her acting debut as Kitty in Feng-I Fiona Roan’s Happily Ever After, which is having its world premiere in Toronto, according to…
Céline Dion Returns To Stage With First Full Concert In Six Years
Céline Dion returned to the stage for her first full concert in six years, performing at Paris La Défense Arena on Saturday night, according to BBC News.
I Play Rocky Earns Toronto Ovation, Fuelling Oscar Speculation
Peter Farrelly’s I Play Rocky received a lengthy standing ovation and repeated mid-film applause at its Toronto International Film Festival world…
Mahershala Ali Reunites With ‘Blade’ Director in TIFF Film
Bassam Tariq and Mahershala Ali premiered Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday night, ahead of…
I Play Rocky Premieres at TIFF, Enters People’s Choice Conversation
“I Play Rocky” had its world premiere Saturday night at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Peter Farrelly’s biopic received repeated…
Netflix Developing Animated Series Set in Blizzard’s Diablo Universe
Netflix is developing an animated series set in Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo universe, according to reporting by Deadline.
Celine Dion Returns to Stage After Six-Year Concert Hiatus
Celine Dion returned to the stage Saturday with a sold-out concert at Paris’ Plenitude Arena, her first full concert in six years. The account is based…
Maggie Gyllenhaal Says Venice Jury Chose ‘Woman Unknown’ for Craft
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Venice jury awarded May el-Toukhy’s Woman Unknown the Golden Lion, despite the film being the only competition entry directed…
FilmNation CEO Says Indie Films Are Being Built for Streaming
FilmNation founder and CEO Glen Basner says independent cinema’s biggest challenge is an industry still too focused on conventional packaging…
Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Other NFL Broadcasters Could Switch Networks
Several familiar NFL television voices could be working for different networks next season, according to reporting by Variety.
Ang Geck Geck Priscilla’s ‘Ah Girl’ Selected as Toronto Centrepiece
Ang Geck Geck Priscilla’s feature debut, Ah Girl, has been selected as a Centrepiece title at the Toronto Film Festival for its North American…
Oscar-Winning Producer Jeremy Thomas Dies Aged 77
Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas has died aged 77, according to BBC News. His publicist said the British filmmaker “passed away peacefully”…
Amanda Kernell Explores Forgiveness and Survival in ‘Brace Your Heart’
Amanda Kernell’s new film, Brace Your Heart, centers on forgiveness and the pressures of survival, according to reporting by Variety. The director is…
Taiwan Broadens Global Co-Production Presence at Toronto Film Festival
Taiwan is bringing a broad slate of films and projects to the Toronto International Film Festival, including two world premieres, a Taiwan-Japan genre…
Jeremy Thomas, Oscar-Winning British Producer, Dies at 77
Jeremy Thomas, the Oscar-winning British producer whose career spanned more than half a century, has died at 77, according to Variety. His team said he…
Liam Neeson Becomes Producer for First Time With Tuam Scandal Drama
Liam Neeson has become a producer for the first time with The Lost Children of Tuam, a drama about the Irish mother-and-baby home scandal. The film…
Lil Durk Acquitted in Federal Murder-for-Hire Trial
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk was acquitted Friday of all charges in a federal murder-for-hire case, according to reporting by BBC News. The verdict…
Jordan Firstman Leads U.S. Voice Cast of Cannes Film ‘Jim Queen’
Jordan Firstman leads the U.S. English-language voice cast of the animated comedy “Jim Queen,” according to reporting by Variety, which also revealed…
Lila Avilés Wraps Production on Mexican Film ‘Cábula’
Mexican filmmaker Lila Avilés has wrapped production on her third feature, “Cábula,” and released a first-look image. The account is based on Variety’s…
Gary Oldman Predicts HBO’s Harry Potter Series Will Better Satisfy Fans
Gary Oldman believes HBO’s forthcoming “Harry Potter” series could be more satisfying for fans than the Warner Bros. films because it will have more…
Jimmy Kimmel’s Pulled Talarico Interview Tops 5 Million YouTube Views
Jimmy Kimmel’s pulled interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico drew more than 5 million YouTube views within 24 hours of its…
Josh Hartnett Says ‘Below’ Changed His Mind About TV Roles
Josh Hartnett says he was “actively not looking” for a television role when he read the script for Netflix’s thriller miniseries Below, according to…
Sebastian Stan Defends ‘Fjord’ Against ‘MAGA Movie’ Label
Sebastian Stan is defending “Fjord” against online claims that it is a “MAGA movie,” saying those labels come from people who have not seen the film.…
Brandi Carlile to Receive Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Honor
Brandi Carlile will be inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame during the program’s 2026-27 season premiere, with Bonnie Raitt joining her…
Russell Crowe Gets Emotional at Venice Premiere of Music Documentary
Russell Crowe became emotional at the Venice Film Festival premiere of his self-directed music documentary What Love Builds, wiping tears from his eyes…
Tom Six Discusses Career, Health Struggles and The Onania Club
Tom Six, director of The Human Centipede, is discussing the career and health struggles surrounding his latest film, The Onania Club, according to an…
Netflix and Streaming Services Face Questions Over Repeated Price Hikes
Variety reports that Netflix, HBO Max and other major streaming services have repeatedly raised their prices, with some increases arriving annually.…
Quiver Distribution Acquires ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ Film
Quiver Distribution has acquired the feature-film adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer-winning play Long Day’s Journey Into Night, starring Jessica…
Before the War Wins Venice Critics’ Week Grand Prize and Producer Award
Tommaso Usberti’s Before the War won both the grand prize and best producer award at Venice Critics’ Week, according to reporting by Variety.
SNL U.K. Cast Seek Broader, More Adult Comedy in Season 2
“Saturday Night Live U.K.” returns to Sky on Sept. 12 for its second season, with the cast promising broader comedy and more adult material after a…
David Turpin’s ‘Ancestors’ Revisits the AIDS Crisis at TIFF
David Turpin’s Ancestors will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, revisiting the late-1980s AIDS crisis in London through love, found…
Lilly Wachowski Launches Anarchists United to Back Marginalized Filmmakers
Lilly Wachowski has launched Anarchists United Foundation and Anarchists United Studio with film programmer Sarah Marie Flores and producer Lawrence…
Tony Vahl’s ‘Krux’ Examines Belief Amid a Postwar German Taboo
Tony Vahl’s feature debut, Krux, uses supernatural imagery and a little-known postwar taboo to examine how belief shapes people facing catastrophe…
Silvia Pérez Cruz Voices Carmen in Spanish ‘Viva Carmen’ Version
“Viva Carmen” has completed its Spanish-language version ahead of its North American premiere in TIFF’s Centerpiece section on Friday, Sept. 11…
Hollywood Reporter Publishes 9/11 25th Anniversary Programming Guide
The Hollywood Reporter has published a guide to live, broadcast, cable and streaming programming marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11…
Candid Broads Productions Moves From Shorts Toward Features, TV
Candid Broads Productions, the London-based female-led company founded by Oriane Pick in 2020, is moving from short films toward feature-length…
Virender Sehwag to Host Prime Video’s ‘Rise and Fall’ Season 2
Prime Video India has named retired Indian cricket legend Virender Sehwag as host of Season 2 of Rise and Fall, replacing Ashnee Grover, according to…
Netflix Cancels ‘Ransom Canyon’ After Two Seasons
Netflix has canceled Ransom Canyon after two seasons, according to reporting by The Hollywood Reporter. The decision comes months after the…
American Horror Story Season 13 Sets Sept. 24 Premiere on FX and Hulu
FX and Hulu have set American Horror Story Season 13 to premiere Sept. 24, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The account is based on reporting by The…
Big Brother Season 28 Sends Second Juror to Jury House
“Big Brother” Season 28 reached its Week 9 live eviction on Thursday, September 10, sending one housemate to the Jury House as the second juror. Julie…
Montclair Film Festival Names 2026 Opening, Closing and Centerpiece Films
The 2026 Montclair Film Festival has named its opening, closing and centerpiece films, with Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine opening the New Jersey…
Taylor Swift to Attend CMA Awards for First Time Since 2016
Taylor Swift says she will attend the 2026 CMA Awards on Nov. 18, her first appearance at the ceremony since 2016. The announcement came after her…
The Hollywood Reporter Forecasts 2026 Emmy Winners and Picks
The Hollywood Reporter has published an awards-analysis package forecasting who will win and who should win at the 2026 Primetime Emmys on Sept. 14.…
TIFF’s 2026 Indigenous Lineup Showcases Global Screen Perspectives
Toronto International Film Festival’s 2026 Indigenous lineup brings together films, performers and industry projects from Canada, Sápmi, the Naga…
Arabella Chi Signs With Rizzo The Agency for Exclusive Representation
Arabella Chi has signed with Rizzo The Agency for exclusive representation, according to Deadline’s September 10 report. The report does not specify…
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Moves From BBC to WOW Presents Plus
The BBC has dropped RuPaul’s Drag Race UK after eight seasons, citing “significant financial pressures,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. Future…
Elon Musk Attacks Alex Gibney and Threatens to Sue Over Documentary
Elon Musk launched an hours-long attack on filmmaker Alex Gibney on X/Twitter after Gibney premiered a documentary about Musk at the Venice Film…
Mediawan Launches ‘Witch Detectives’ Animated Mystery Series
Mediawan Kids & Family has launched “Witch Detectives,” a 26-episode, half-hour 3D animated series that premiered on European networks earlier this…
Jimmy Kimmel Live Moves Talarico Interview to YouTube Over FCC Threats
ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will move its planned interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from the over-the-air broadcast to…
Sagar Pictures Entertainment Unveils ‘Shrimad Bhagavatam Part I’
Sagar Pictures Entertainment has unveiled the first teaser poster for Shrimad Bhagavatam Part I: Vishnurata, the opening film in a planned seven-part…
Barry Melrose, Longtime ESPN Hockey Analyst, Dies at 70
Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who became a longtime ESPN hockey analyst, has died at 70, according to The Hollywood Reporter. NHL…
Netflix Acquires Australian Doc Series ‘2.6 Seconds’ Ahead of TIFF Premiere
Deadline reports that Netflix acquired global rights to 2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback, a four-part Australian documentary series produced by…
BBC Ends Drag Race UK Carriage After Eighth Series
The BBC will stop carrying Drag Race UK after its eighth series, moving future editions and Drag Race UK vs The World to Wow Presents Plus, the…
Holy Wood Dust Screens in Venice Open Out of Competition
Victor Kossakovsky’s Holy Wood Dust has screened in Venice Open, out of competition at the Venice Film Festival. This account is based on reporting by…
Eli Lilly Highlights Underrepresentation of Chronic Illness on Screen
Based on reporting by The Hollywood Reporter, Eli Lilly is highlighting USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative research that found chronic illnesses remain…
Netflix Acquires “Understudy” Rights for Reported $1 Million
Netflix has acquired screen rights to Nicholas Binge’s five-page short story “Understudy” for a reported $1 million, developing it as a TV series with…
Taschen Releases $150 Arnold Schwarzenegger Photo Biography
Taschen has released a $150 edition of Arnold, Dian Hanson’s 528-page, 9.5-pound photographic biography of Arnold Schwarzenegger, following a $2,500…
The Hollywood Reporter Pairs Mahershala Ali, Jaylen Brown in Video
The Hollywood Reporter has released a Game Recognize Game video pairing Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown and Oscar winner Mahershala Ali for an…
Ilya Khrzhanovsky Defends DAU’s Venice Slot Amid Ukraine Backlash
Ilya Khrzhanovsky defended DAU’s Venice Film Festival competition slot amid objections from Ukrainian officials, saying he wants Ukraine’s government…
Kornél Mundruczó Directs Burstyn and Waititi in Place to Be
Based on reporting by Variety, Kornél Mundruczó’s Place to Be premieres at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, pairing Ellen Burstyn and Taika…
“Blindspot Berlin” Series on 2016 Attack to Premiere at TIFF
“Blindspot Berlin,” a scripted series about the December 2016 Berlin Christmas market attack, will premiere in TIFF’s Primetime section on Sept. 10.…
Iberseries Launches Euro-Atlantic TV Co-Production Pitch Program
Iberseries & Platino Industria has launched the Euro-Atlantic Series Co-Pro Pitch Program, a new Madrid initiative designed to help development-stage…
Babylon Berlin Final Season Arrives on ARD in Germany Sept. 10
Based on reporting by Variety, the eight-episode fifth and final season of “Babylon Berlin” arrives on Germany’s ARD platform Sept. 10, closing a…
Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Adds Frontières Genre Showcase
TIFFCOM’s Tokyo Gap-Financing Market has partnered for the first time with Frontières, adding a five-project genre showcase to its 24-project feature…
All of a Sudden, Elephants in the Fog Lead Asia Pacific Awards Nods
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “All of a Sudden” and Abinash Bikram Shah’s “Elephants in the Fog” lead the 19th Asia Pacific Screen Awards nominations with three…
Alan Carr Receives Special Recognition Prize at Television Awards
Alan Carr received the surprise Special Recognition prize at Tuesday’s 31st National Television Awards, after a Traitors-themed musical tribute…
Jeff Lowell, ‘John Tucker Must Die’ Writer, Dies at 52
Jeff Lowell, the veteran comedy writer behind John Tucker Must Die and creator of The Crew, died August 24 in Virginia after a brief illness, according…
Malibu Evacuates Point Lechuza After Hurricane Marie Sinkhole
Malibu ordered an evacuation for much of Point Lechuza after Hurricane Marie-driven waves undermined a waterfront property at Lechuza Beach, opening a…
Netflix Orders ‘Lonesome Dove’ Series From Kazan and Stuart
Netflix has ordered a new series adaptation of Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove, with Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart set to co-showrun, write and executive…
Block the Merger Coalition Video Urges No Concessions on Paramount-WBD
Hollywood’s Block the Merger Coalition has released a new video urging viewers to support a “no concessions” petition opposing the proposed…
Bruce Davis, Former Academy Executive Director, Dies at 83
Bruce Davis, the former executive director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, died Sept. 5 in Los Angeles at 83, according to Variety.…
Suno and Believe Partner on Licensed AI Music Distribution
Suno and France-based independent music company Believe have announced a strategic partnership that includes Believe’s TuneCore distribution arm…
Prime Video Orders Three Australian Factual Originals for 2027
Prime Video has ordered two Australian true-crime docuseries and a fourth season of cricket documentary “The Test,” with all three titles set to launch…
Netflix Plans to Report Box Office for Six Upcoming Films
Netflix plans to report box-office grosses for six upcoming films while giving selected releases substantially longer theatrical runs, according to…
Remain Teaser Trailer Debuts With Gyllenhaal and Dynevor
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first teaser for Remain, the supernatural romance pairing Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor in a story…
Blacklight Global Acquires U.S. Rights to Herman Yau Film
Blacklight Global Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Herman Yau’s We’re Nothing At All, with special screenings and theatrical…
Tenzing Review: Apple’s Sherpa-Led Everest Drama Is Staid
The Hollywood Reporter reviewed Jennifer Peedom’s Apple narrative feature Tenzing at the Telluride Film Festival, calling it broadly likable but mostly…
Hollywood Unions Split Over Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Fight
Hollywood’s labor unions are splitting over how quickly the legal fight over Paramount Skydance’s planned $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.…
Omaha Productions Reveals Manningcast Schedule in Heist Film
Omaha Productions has unveiled “Manningcast: Heist,” a 15-minute, Ocean’s 11-style short film that reveals the coming Manningcast schedule, including…
BBC Unions Reject Revised 2.1% Pay Offer, Raising Strike Prospect
BBC unions, including the National Union of Journalists, have rejected a revised 2.1% staff pay offer, up from 1%, raising the prospect of industrial…
BBC Renews ‘Small Prophets’ for Second Season on BBC Two
The BBC has renewed Mackenzie Crook’s comedy Small Prophets for a second season, set to premiere in 2027 on BBC Two after its first season aired on BBC…
Steven Knight Declines to Confirm Next James Bond Has Been Cast
Based on reporting by Deadline, Steven Knight would not say whether Amazon MGM Studios has cast its next James Bond, after Gary Oldman said a choice…
Netflix’s ‘Dang!’ Centers on Siblings After Sister Moves In
Netflix’s eight-episode animated comedy “Dang!” centers on siblings Andrew and Eunice Dang, whose precarious New York routine is disrupted when their…
London Film Festival Adds ‘Primetime,’ Chris Rock’s ‘Misty Green’ to Lineup
The BFI London Film Festival has expanded its Oct. 7-18 program with Robert Pattinson’s Primetime, Chris Rock’s Misty Green, Paul Thomas Anderson’s…
Kore-eda Hirokazu Adapts ‘Look Back’ for Venice Competition
Kore-eda Hirokazu’s live-action adaptation of Fujimoto Tatsuki’s one-volume manga “Look Back” is set to premiere in Venice competition, with the…
DTF St. Louis Wins Six Creative Arts Emmy Awards
HBO’s DTF St. Louis won four craft awards at Sunday’s Creative Arts Emmys, while David Harbour and Linda Cardellini earned their first Emmy wins for…
Betty Gilpin Wins First Emmy for Widow’s Bay Guest Role
Betty Gilpin won her first Emmy on Night 2 of the 2026 ceremony, taking Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of 18th-century Sarah…
Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Representative Says
Dolly Parton has died at 80, according to reporting by The Hollywood Reporter. A representative said the country singer, songwriter, actress and…
Tokyo Film Festival Adds Japanese Film Prizes, Asia Program, Women’s Award
The Tokyo International Film Festival will add two competitive prizes to its Nippon Cinema Now section, launch the Southeast Asia-focused Crosscut…
Alberto Barbera Explains Late Venice Slot for Gaza Documentary ‘NAZA’
Alberto Barbera, the 76-year-old artistic director of the Venice International Film Festival, discussed the late scheduling of NAZA, a documentary…
Netflix Plans December Theatrical Release for Murdoch Drama ‘Ink’
Netflix is planning a December theatrical release for Danny Boyle’s “Ink,” followed by a January streaming debut, as it builds an awards-season…
The Muppet Show Wins Emmy as Sabrina Carpenter Celebrates
Deadline reports that ABC/Disney+’s The Muppet Show won Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, with Sabrina…
Léa Seydoux Seeks Greater Artistic Risks in Gentle Monster
Léa Seydoux says she is seeking greater artistic risk as she takes on Lucy Weiss in Marie Kreutzer’s Gentle Monster, now playing at the Telluride Film…
Audible Previews Jonathan Bailey’s English-Language Dracula in Venice
Audible previewed its English-language Dracula adaptation at the Venice Film Festival, with Jonathan Bailey voicing Dracula, Ella Purnell playing Mina…
Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love Premieres at Venice
Based on reporting by Deadline, Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love (Ganeunghan sarang) has premiered in competition at the Venice Film Festival as South…
Tim Fehlbaum Develops Bilingual Berlin-Set Historical Film
Tim Fehlbaum says his next film will be a historical project set in Berlin, shot in German and English and told partly from an American perspective.…
May el-Toukhy Brings WWII Drama *Woman Unknown* to Venice
May el-Toukhy’s Woman Unknown is bringing its story of women accused of relationships with German soldiers during World War II to Venice, alongside the…
Father Joe Review: Keifer Sutherland Leads Violent Mob Film
Deadline has published a review of Barthélémy Grossmann’s Father Joe, an action-heavy mob film written by Luc Besson and headlined by Keifer…
Emmanuel Macron Calls for New Multilateralism in Screen Industries
French President Emmanuel Macron called for a “new multilateralism” across cinema, television, gaming and animation ahead of the Lumière Summit, which…
Venice’s “DAU” Selection Reopens Debate Over Russian-Linked Films
Venice’s decision to place Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s “DAU” in the main competition of its 83rd edition has prompted formal criticism from Ukrainian…
Sarah Khalifa Among 12 Given Confirmed Death Sentences in Egypt Drugs Case
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 co-defendants have had death sentences by hanging confirmed in a drugs case, according to BBC News. This…
Moveria Takes Sales on Taiwanese Drama ‘Will You Still Be My Friend’
Paris-based Moveria has taken international sales on Taiwanese filmmaker Lu Po-Shun’s debut feature, Will You Still Be My Friend, ahead of planned…
Wim Wenders’ Peter Zumthor Documentary Premieres at Venice
Wim Wenders’ 3D documentary “From Inside Out,” a 14-year collaboration with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Peter Zumthor, is set to have its world…
Octavia Spencer Wins First Emmy for Lost Women of Alaska
Octavia Spencer won her first Emmy for Outstanding Narrator, taking the award for Investigation Discovery’s true-crime series Lost Women of Alaska at…
The Debut Premieres at Telluride Ahead of A24 Release
Based on reporting by Variety, Jesse Eisenberg’s third film as director, “The Debut,” has world-premiered at the Telluride Film Festival, where the…
Creative Arts Emmys Honor Primal, The Traitors and Masked Singer
The first 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony is underway at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, with Adult Swim’s Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal…
Cassandra Wilson, Two-Time Grammy-Winning Jazz Singer, Dies at 70
CBS News reported that two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson died Sept. 1, 2026, at age 70. The report did not state a cause or location…
Mike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ Enters Oscars Conversation
Variety reports that Mike Leigh’s Tender Loving Care premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and will open through Bleecker Street on Dec. 4, placing…
Stella Parton Cites AI Posts, Misinformation After Dolly Parton’s Death
Based on reporting by Deadline, Stella Parton said social-media posts involving AI-generated material and misinformation have added pressure on her…
Robert Pattinson Hopes Chris Hansen Likes ‘Primetime’
Robert Pattinson said he hopes Chris Hansen sees and likes “Primetime,” the Venice Film Festival thriller inspired by Hansen’s “To Catch a Predator”…
Cédric Kahn’s ‘A Place to Heal’ Explores Youth Mental Health
Cédric Kahn’s A Place to Heal (15/18) is set for a Venice Film Festival presentation with its dozen young actors, alongside the director, who also…
The Basics of Philosophy Premieres at Venice Film Festival
Paul Schrader’s The Basics of Philosophy, featuring Jack Huston, premiered out of competition Friday at the Venice Film Festival, according to…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Projected Near U.S. Box Office Record
Sony/Marvel Studios’ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is projected to reach about $921 million at the domestic box office by the end of Labor Day, putting…
The Hollywood Reporter Ranks Greatest Scripted Sports TV Shows
The Hollywood Reporter published its critics’ ranking of the 10 greatest sports TV shows of all time on Sept. 4, limiting the selection to…
Mayday Debuts at No. 1 on Apple TV as Cold War Action Comedy
“Mayday,” directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, has debuted as the No. 1 film on Apple TV without a theatrical release, according to…
Al Baraneya Review Hails Ashgan El-Hamus’ Egyptian Debut
Variety has published a positive review of Ashgan El-Hamus’ fiction debut, “Al Baraneya,” describing a documentary-like portrait of rural Egyptian…
Bryan Fogel’s ‘The Row’ to Premiere at Telluride Film Festival
Based on reporting by Deadline, Bryan Fogel’s documentary The Row is set to make its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, chronicling Tez…
Jennifer Lawrence Limits Botox to Preserve Facial Movement
Jennifer Lawrence said she limits Botox because facial movement remains essential to her work as an actor. The account is based on reporting by…
Topic Studios Brings Three Films to Festival and Release Run
Topic Studios is bringing “The Debut,” “Club Kid” and “Wicker” into a concentrated festival-and-release stretch, with Jesse Eisenberg’s “The Debut”…
Peacock Orders U.S. ‘I’m a Celebrity’ With Higgins, Rausch
Peacock has ordered a U.S. version of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, with Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch set to host, according to Deadline’s report.
Jordan Firstman’s ‘Club Kid’ Screens at Telluride Before A24 Release
Jordan Firstman’s directorial debut, “Club Kid,” screened at the Telluride Film Festival on Friday as A24 continues its planned fall rollout through…
Richard O’Sullivan, British Sitcom Star, Dies Aged 82
Richard O’Sullivan, the British sitcom actor known for playing Robin Tripp in Man About the House and Robin’s Nest, has died aged 82, according to…
May El-Toukhy Highlights Venice Competition Gender Imbalance
May el-Toukhy’s Woman Unknown is competing for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, where she is one of two female directors in the field. This…
RTÉ Sets Bobby Ryan Murder Drama With BBC, Banijay Rights
RTÉ has set The Murder of Mr. Moonlight, a drama about the disappearance and killing of Bobby Ryan, Deadline reports. The BBC has pre-bought the series…
Beyoncé Releases B’Day 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Beyoncé has released the “B’Day 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition,” a remastered expansion of her 2006 sophomore album with previously unheard songs…
Roy and Arturo Ambriz Take ‘Ballad of the Phoenix’ to Venice
Mexican animators Roy and Arturo Ambriz are bringing their stop-motion fantasy “Ballad of the Phoenix” to the Venice Gap-Financing Market, running…
See-Saw Films Appoints Ben Irving as Joint Managing Director
See-Saw Films has appointed Fifth Season executive Ben Irving as joint managing director alongside Simon Gillis, while Helen Gregory is leaving after…
Xolo Maridueña to Continue as Blue Beetle in New DC Universe
Based on The Hollywood Reporter’s account, Xolo Maridueña says he will continue as Jaime Reyes, also known as Blue Beetle, in the revamped DC universe.…
Casualty Marks 40th Anniversary With William Beck-Led Special
BBC News reports that Casualty will mark its 40th anniversary with a two-part special on 5 September, centred on Dylan Keogh as a major incident throws…
John Galliano Exhibition at New York Met Cancelled After Backlash
John Galliano has cancelled the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition planned for May 2027 after criticism tied to his 2011 conviction for antisemitic…