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Recent film-industry headlines from leading publications, with short summaries and links back to the original stories.
Director Gregory Nava Remembers Dolores Huerta, the Civil Rights Icon Who Introduced Him to His Wife and Trusted Them With Her Life Story
Director Gregory Nava is paying tribute to civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, who died Wednesday at 96. Huerta introduced Nava to his wife, Barbara Martinez Jitner, and served as a witness at their wedding. In the last years of her life, she sat with them for more than 70 hours and told them things she […]
CNN, MS NOW And Politico Amend Lawsuit To Challenge Trump Ban On Access To Air Force One And Certain White House Areas
CNN, Politico and MS NOW have filed an amended lawsuit against Donald Trump, this time challenging the White House’s continued exclusion of the outlets from Air Force One and areas of the White House where other reporters have gained access. A judge ruled earlier this month that the White House cannot revoke the hard passes […]
YouTube Premium and Music Subscribers Pass 150 Million as Ad Revenue Tops $11 Billion in Q3
The Google-owned video platform continues to see explosive growth.
YouTube Q3 Ad Revenue Rises 9% to $11.2 Billion as Alphabet Misses Earnings Estimates
YouTube continued to vacuum up digital ad dollars in the third quarter of 2026, but the video platform grew at slower pace than in recent quarters. Its growth also was lower than Alphabet overall, given a sales boom in the internet giant’s Google Cloud division, which saw revenue double. Meanwhile, Alphabet came in below analyst […]
Harry Shum Jr. On Reprising Roles In ‘Glee’ Revival & ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Series: “Would Love To Try & Find A Way To Make It Work”
Harry Shum Jr. is currently a contestant on Dancing with the Stars, and two franchises he’s been part of are getting continuations: Glee and Crazy Rich Asians. On October 7, Deadline reported that HBO ordered a series of Crazy Rich Asians, and on October 21, Disney+ and Hulu ordered a Glee reboot. “You know what? I love […]
A Flop at the Chinese Box Office Shows AI Still Has a Tough Road Ahead in Theaters
"Sanxingdui: Future Past," a fully AI-generated feature, made just $181K in its opening weekend in Chinese theaters against a budget of $1.5 million.
LaKeith Stanfield Exits Paramount’s ‘Molepeople’ As Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage As Director
Two key creatives have fallen out of Molepeople, Paramount’s new horror thriller co-financed and co-produced by Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Paramount Primal: star LaKeith Stanfield and director Rob Savage, who hands over the reins to English filmmaker Ben Wheatley. Reasons for Stanfield’s departure haven’t been disclosed; Savage’s are chalked up to scheduling conflicts. We’re told […]
LaKeith Stanfield Exits ‘Molepeople’ Horror Movie, Director Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage
Ben Wheatley (“Normal”) is taking over directing duties for Paramount Primal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster’s upcoming movie, “Molepeople.” Rob Savage (“The Boogeyman, “Other Mommy”), who was set to helm the project, has departed due to scheduling conflicts, with previously announced star LaKeith Stanfield also exiting the film. “Molepeople” was announced earlier this month during Blumhouse […]
Fox News Tops October Ratings, But Viewership Drops Vs. 2025; MS NOW And CNN Show Gains As Midterms Approach
Fox News again topped October ratings by a wide margin, but its viewership fell during the month when compared to the same period in 2025. MS NOW and CNN, meanwhile, showed gains, likely driven by the approaching midterms. In primetime, Fox News averaged 1.68 million viewers, down 28% from the same period in 2025. MS […]
The Slouchy Shoulder Bag Takes Center Stage for Fall — and Coach’s Chelsea Steals the Show
Soft grain leather and supple suede bring a lived-in look to seasonal styling.
Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato Recreate ‘Princess Protection Program’ Moments in New Rare Beauty Campaign
Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato are bringing back “Delena.” The former Disney Channel stars have reunited for a new campaign for Gomez’s beauty brand, Rare Beauty, recreating moments from their 2009 film “Princess Protection Program” and their early Youtube videos together. Titled “Still Making Each Other Blush,” the campaign introduces the limited-edition “Delena” Soft Pinch […]
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim Go Deep on the Twisty Ride of ‘You Can See Everything’ — and How Audiences Are Reacting
"When you're in their bubble, you're in a different mindset than when you step out of it," Nathan Fielder told THR during a live Q&A in Savannah on Tuesday. "I'm gleaning new things from just hearing what other people are saying."
Inaugural West Hollywood Human Rights Film Festival To Showcase Oscar-Contending Documentaries, 20th Anniversary Screening Of ‘Blood Diamond’
EXCLUSIVE: The inaugural West Hollywood Human Rights Film Festival is set to unfold November 20 and 21, a cinematic showcase of “award-winning documentaries on global human rights, social justice and civil liberties.” In addition to Oscar-contending nonfiction features and shorts, the new festival will highlight one important narrative feature – a 20th anniversary screening of […]
Diane Riley Dies: New York Theatrical Agent Was 52
Diane Riley, a noted New York theatrical agent and partner at Harden Curtis Kirsten Riley, died unexpectedly September 16, in Asbury Park, New Jersey, from complications following surgery. She was 52. Riley had faced a series of health issues over the past year and a half when her condition worsened over recent months. Her death […]
Cynthia Erivo Calls Out Public’s ‘Annoyance’ Over Ariana Grande Friendship: ‘Why Are They Showing Emotion? How Dare They Cry!’
Cynthia Erivo is reflecting on the attention her friendship with “Wicked” co-star Ariana Grande received while on the press tour for the movie musical and its sequel. The theater star and singer has rocketed to greater heights of fame following Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of “Wicked,” which stars Erivo as the wicked witch Elphaba opposite […]
Ernie Johnson Leaving ‘Inside the NBA’ After This Season: “It’s Just Time”
The Godfather is retriring. Ernie Johnson, the kind, self-effacing host of TNT’s perennial Emmy-winner Inside the NBA, announced today that he will be leaving the show at the end of this season. “So why now?” Johnson asked rhetorically in a a video announcing his decision. “Total honesty: I’ve always prided myself on my preparation. The […]
Hoorae’s Microdramas Found 580 Million Views. Can TikTok Get Hollywood Working Again? — Watch
At IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking Summit, Issa Rae’s team made a practical case for vertical storytelling — and getting filmmakers back on set, even as the economics come into focus.
NYC Production Boom Sees Permits And Spending Surge, Sound Stages Max Out: “We Are Bursting At The Seams”
New York City Film Commissioner Rafael Espinal, seated in February by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, may be the first in the job to see New York production spend outstrip California. A sweetened New York State tax incentive, one of the best in the nation, has converged with faster permitting and smoother communications across city agencies under […]
‘American Horror Story’ Lead Joey Pollari on That Wild Jessica Lange Reveal and Up-in-the-Air Fates Headed Into Finale
Pollari landed his fourth Ryan Murphy series as starring character Ben — the new guy who has been an entry point into 'American Horror Story' lore.
How ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Tees Up Taylor Sheridan’s Movie
Welcome to Xbox's XP era.
After the Cast and Creator’s Comments, ‘Nobody Wants This’ Can No Longer Ignore Israel and Gaza
For the past few weeks, the cast and creator of the Netflix hit comedy “Nobody Wants This” have been trading takes on the Israel-Palestine conflict via the press. First, star Adam Brody, who plays “hot rabbi” Noah Roklov and one half of the show’s central couple, told GQ that he considers Israel’s actions in Gaza […]
Jennifer Lawrence Filmed a Nude Scene and Discovered Crew Members Who Were Not Approved to Be on Set: ‘I Came Down Hard on That’
Jennifer Lawrence revealed on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that she once discovered while filming a nude scene that there were crew members on set who were not approved to be there during the filming of such intimate material. The incident prompted Lawrence to “come down hard” on the crew and remains one of the […]
The Best Gifts for Men in 2026: From Criterion Collector’s Sets to Coffee Subscriptions and Photo Books
Shopping for the men in your life can be a challenge, especially when their wish lists are either nonexistent or impossibly specific. But whether you’re buying for a fashion obsessive, a self-proclaimed cinephile or someone who takes his morning coffee a little too seriously, there’s no shortage of gifts worth giving this year. From designer […]
Peter Farrelly’s ‘I Play Rocky’ To Open Cairo International Film Festival
Peter Farrelly’s I Play Rocky, chronicling the making of the 1976 classic Rocky, is set to open the Cairo International Film Festival’s 47th edition in November. In a timely connection, the choice of film ties in with the fact that Cairo, which is Egypt’s oldest film festival, also is marking the 50th anniversary of its […]
Gwendoline Christie Signs With CAA
EXCLUSIVE: Gwendoline Christie has signed with CAA. Christie is the Emmy and Critics’ Choice Award-nominated British actress best known for her portrayal of Brienne of Tarth in HBO’s Game of Thrones, which earned her nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at both awards ceremonies in 2019. She also received five SAG Award […]
What Do You Get When the ‘Texas Chainsaw’ Director Takes on the Marquis de Sade? The Kinky Pleasures of ‘Night Terrors’
Tobe Hooper's forgotten, maligned blend of horror and soft-core erotica arrives on Blu-ray in all its nude horseback riding, snake charming, eyeball-gouging glory, just in time for Halloween.
‘Inside the NBA’ Host Ernie Johnson Says This Is His Final Season
He'll still contribute to TNT and CBS coverage of March Madness and other events.
‘Fear Not’ & ‘How To Survive Without Me’s Bash Doran Inks Overall Deal With Paramount Television Studios
EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Television Studios has signed an exclusive overall deal with TV writer and playwright Bash Doran (Fear Not, Beef) to create, develop, and produce original scripted series for the studio through Pete’s Uncle, her company with producing partner Mallory Baysek. The pact was negotiated before the close of PTVS parent Paramount’s merger with Warner […]
Gavin Leatherwood & Hermione Corfield Among Cast Of Indie Feature ‘Still Yours’
EXCLUSIVE: The indie feature Still Yours from writer and director Chris Shaw has wrapped production and is revealing its cast: Gavin Leatherwood (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Hermione Corfield (Outlander: Blood of My Blood), Richard Speight, Jr. (Band of Brothers), Patrick Luwis (Cobra Kai), and Julie Ann Emery (Better Call Saul). The additional cast also includes […]
How to Get Last-Minute Harry Styles ‘Harryween’ Tickets Online
Harry Styles wraps up his Madison Square Garden residency this weekend with his annual “Harryween” celebration on Oct. 31. Officially the “Harryween Fancy Dress Party,” the one-night-only event invites fans to dress up in costume to attend the singer’s concert, which will mark the last night of his 30-date stop in New York. Tickets to […]
Jesse Sisgold Exits Skydance for Role at RedBird Capital Partners
A longtime confidant of David Ellison and the former president and COO of Skydance Media, Sisgold most recently led the company's Paramount Sports Entertainment division.
Snoop Dogg’s ‘Doggyland’ Expanding Children’s Book Series (Exclusive First Look)
The books are a tie-in with the rapper's animated YouTube series, which he co-created with Claude Brooks and October London.
‘Difficult People’ Creator Julie Klausner on Reuniting Billy Eichner and the Gang for a Live-Read of the Movie Script That Never Got Made
New York’s Town Hall venue is providing some alternative programming for Election Night — a revival of a cult streaming series. “Difficult People,” the sharp sitcom that aired for three seasons on Hulu, from 2015 to 2017, is reuniting its cast on Nov. 3 for a staged reading of creator Julie Klausner’s script for a […]
‘South Park’ to Fight for Its Beef in Latest Episode
While the episode description, about the boys' fight to keep South America’s suddenly prized beef in local hands, doesn't scream "Halloween episode," the timing for one is too perfect.
Hasan Piker Files $72.5 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Scott Jennings Over Lynching Quote
The livestreamer says the conservative commentator intentionally took his quotes out of context.
Slamdance Names Screenplay Competition Winners for 2026 — Read the Full List
James Oxyer’s thriller “Termite” won the $10,000 grand prize, while Wes Andre Goodrich’s “Citizens” took first place in the feature category.
Prosecution Rejects Russell Brand’s Claim He Has Been Abandoned: “You Have A Platform Of Millions”
Editor’s note: This story contains details of alleged sexual offenses that some readers may find distressing. Russell Brand was told he “has a platform with followers in the millions” and has not been “taken apart by the media” during questioning by the prosecution today at Southwark Crown Court. Brand was being probed by barrister Riel […]
Israel Election: No Clear Winner But Opposition Parties Pull Ahead
UPDATE… 9.05 am PT. As Israeli election ballots continue to be counted the result is increasingly pointing to deadlock as parties opposed to incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing bloc pull ahead. As of 5.15pm local time, with around 85% of the vote counted, opposition parties have won 67 seats, including 19 for […]
ACE Eddie Awards Will Honor John Carpenter as Filmmaker of the Year
Editors Bonnie Koehler, ACE, and Christopher Nelson, ACE, will receive career achievement honors.
John Carpenter to Receive ACE’s Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award
Bonnie Koehler and Christopher Nelson will receive ACE Career Achievement Awards.
Art of Elysium Gala to Celebrate Rock Photographer Henry Diltz
John Mayer and McG will co-chair the Dec. 12 event, which will also honor Rain Phoenix.
Kathleen Kennedy Replaces Peter Rice as Head of Ceremonies and Content for L.A.’s Olympic Games (Exclusive)
"Kathleen is a legend," says LA28 chairperson and president Casey Wasserman in making the appointment while the veteran producer called the Olympics "a touchstone in my life."
Ms. Pat-Hosted ‘America’s Funniest People’ Sets Premiere Date & Drops Trailer
EXCLUSIVE: Monday nights will be funnier starting on Monday, November 16, when comedian Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee makes her debut as the host of VH1’s America’s Funniest People. The series kicks off with two episodes airing at 9 PM and 9:30 PM ET/PT, with two episodes dropping each week in the same slot thereafter. Deadline […]
John Carpenter Carves Out ACE Eddie Awards’ Top Honor; Two Others Set For Career Nods From Editors Group
John Carpenter getting a major honor from the ACE Eddie Awards is a Thing. In a move perfectly timed for Halloween week, American Cinema Editors said Wednesday that celebrated horrormeister will receive its 2027 ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year award. The filmmaker behind the original Halloween, The Fog, The Thing, They Live and […]
John Carpenter to Receive Filmmaker of the Year at ACE Eddie Awards
Filmmaker, screenwriter, producer and composer John Carpenter will receive the American Cinema Editors (ACE) Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year award at the 77th annual ACE Eddie Awards. Editors Bonnie Koehler and Christopher Nelson will also receive ACE Career Achievement awards during the ceremony, which recognizes the best film editing achievements of the year across […]
Jennifer Lawrence Finally Confirms ‘Hunger Games’ Return, Reunites With Two Former Co-Stars
"It was so emotional," the actress said of the 'Sunrise of the Reaping' reunion.
Jennifer Lawrence On Reprising ‘Hunger Games’ Role For ‘Sunrise On The Reaping’: “It Was So Emotional”
Jennifer Lawrence will reprise her Katniss Everdeen role in The Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping. In a new interview, Lawrence confirmed she reunited with co-stars Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson for the new film. “It was so emotional,” Lawrence said on the Call Her Daddy podcast. “Josh and I didn’t walk to the […]
Netflix’s ‘Pride And Prejudice’ Series Trailer Teases Timeless Slow Burn Romance Between Jack Lowden’s Mr. Darcy & Emma Corrin’s Elizabeth Bennett
UPDATED – Oct. 28, 8 a.m. – The full trailer for the Netflix limited series adaptation of Pride and Prejudice has arrived. The series, based on the book by Jane Austen, arrives on the streamer December 3. The clip opens with Emma Corrin’s Elizabeth Bennett and Freya Mavor’s Jane Bennett lying on a rooftop talking […]
Lance Oppenheim: ‘The line between criminal enterprise and entertainment has become so fragile’
With Primetime, the non-fiction specialist switches to drama for a discomforting exploration of a lurid US TV sensation.
Watermelon Pictures to Offer Discounted Tickets, Free Streaming for Gaza Doc ‘American Doctor’ Before Election Day
Exclusive: The Sundance documentary follows three physicians as they advocate for Palestinian colleagues and patients.
Free IP and Fresh Eyes: How Hollywood Is Reinventing the Classics
The writers behind 'East of Eden,' 'Sense and Sensibility' and 'A Tale of Two Cities' on why built-in audiences get these books greenlit, and why they kept the worlds intact while rewriting the people inside them.
‘Pride and Prejudice’ Trailer: Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden Reboot Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s Love Story for Netflix
Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming “Pride and Prejudice” limited series, starring Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden as adversaries-to-lovers Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. The six-part series is a faithful adaptation of Jane Austen’s 1813 novel penned by “Everything I Know About Love” author Dolly Alderton, centering on the will-they-won’t-they love story of […]
Fox News Ratings Sink a Staggering 27% in October, but It Still Has Much a Larger Audience Than CNN or MS NOW
In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, Fox News lost more than a quarter of its overall viewing audience in the month of October, according to new data. That said, the network remains the most-watched news outlet on cable, well ahead of rivals CNN and MS NOW. For October 2026, Fox News is on […]
Jamie Dornan Says There’s ‘Pressure’ to Taking Over Aragorn Role in ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’: I’m Not ‘Trying to Outdo’ Viggo Mortensen
Jamie Dornan is stepping into the shoes of Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” after the hero was famously played by Viggo Mortensen in the original “LOTR” trilogy. Dornan spoke to L’Officiel (translated by Slash Film) about taking on the role and playing a younger version in the prequel. “There’s […]
TikTok Wants to Help Its Users Find Their Next Must Eat
The U.S. joint venture of the social video platform rolled out a new food-focused discovery product as it seeks to build out its business.
Sundance Reveals First 2027 Legacy Films for Boulder Debut: ‘Y Tu Mamá También,’ ‘Memento,’ and More
The festival will screen restorations of Sundance classics like "Nitrate Kisses" and "Y Tu Mamá También" at its first Boulder edition in January.
Sundance Sets Legacy Screenings Including Films by Christopher Nolan, Justin Lin and Alfonso Cuarón
Old will be new again at Sundance 2027. Also fresh: Letterboxd joins as Legacy program co-presenter.
Environmental Media Association and Its Awards Show to Become Part of Nonprofit United by Nature
The inaugural United by Nature Awards will be held in April 2027 to coincide with Earth Month.
Sundance 2027 In Boulder Unveils Legacy Lineup With ‘Better Luck Tomorrow’, ‘Memento’, ‘Y Tu Mamá También’ & More
Sundance Film Festival 2027 has announced its first lineup for the inaugural Boulder, Colorado edition with the The Legacy Program, formerly known as From the Collection, which includes archival and restored screenings of indie classics that launched at the fest. Cinephile social platform, Letterboxd, is a co-presenter of the Legacy program, and there will be […]
TBD Post Hires Industry Veteran Matt Wallis As Head Of Post & Operations
EXCLUSIVE: The co-creator of Showtime’s Emmy-nominated Disgraced has joined Austin’s TBD Post. Matthew Wallis was named Head of Post & Operations at the Texas-based post-production studio, which works on feature films, series, commercials and branded content for clients including Apple TV, Netflix, Disney and next-gen filmmakers like hugely popular YouTuber Markiplier. Wallis is known as […]
Four ‘Star Trek’ Vets Reunite For Sci-Fi ‘Life 2.0’, OneTwoThree Media Launches AFM Sales; Brit Comedy With Stephen Fry, Jane Horrocks Also On Slate
EXCLUSIVE: OneTwoThree Media is launching worldwide sales ahead of the AFM on the sci-fi feature Life 2.0, written and directed by Star Trek alum Michael Dorn (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), who also stars. Dorn is joined in the film by fellow Star Trek franchise vets Marina Sirtis (Star Trek: […]
Versant Expands Suite of FAST Channels With 4 New Selections From CNBC, E!, Oxygen
Versant may best be known for the cable channels that provide the bulk of its revenue, but the company continues to build out new-media extensions. The owner of MS NOW, CNBC and USA is launching four new free ad-supported streaming networks based on programming franchises from CNBC, Oxygen and E!. When these new options debut, […]
Olivia Holt, Jaimie Alexander & Rohan Campbell Set For Scout Taylor-Compton’s Horror Movie ‘Survive: The Game’; Filming Underway In Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Olivia Holt (Heart Eyes), Jaimie Alexander (Thor) and Rohan Campbell (Halloween Ends) have been set to lead Scout Taylor-Compton’s Survive: The Game, a horror movie currently filming entirely in Gipuzkoa, Spain, at Zinealdea Studios, and on location in Irún, Spain. The synopsis reads: “When a group of friends unearth an ancient board game inside […]
Peter Medak, Director of ‘The Changeling’ and ‘The Krays,’ Dies at 88
Peter Medak, the Hungarian-born director and actor best known for films including “The Changeling,” “The Krays” and “The Ruling Class” died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 88. Over a career spanning six decades, Medak directed 27 feature films, moving between psychological horror, black comedy and crime dramas. His 1980 supernatural thriller “The Changeling,” starring […]
Independent Creative Management Signs Serhat Metin
EXCLUSIVE: UK agency Independent Creative Management (ICM) has signed Havoc actor Serhat Metin. Metin is known for last year playing a detective, Cortez, in Netflix’s Havoc, the police action thriller starring Tom Hardy, Timothy Oliphant, Forest Whitaker and Jessie Mei Li. He has also appeared in Havoc director Gareth Evans’s Sky series Gangs of London, […]
Roberto Rossellini Retrospectives Head to New York and L.A. for the Italian Neorealist Master’s 120th Birthday
Film Forum in New York, the Italian Ministry of Culture, and Cinecittà will present Rossellini 120, a 25-film retrospective dedicated to Roberto Rossellini, opening November 20 at Film Forum.
‘Transplant’ Creator Joseph Kay Sets Overall Deal at Netflix
The consulting producer on ‘North of North’ season 2 will develop and create TV series for the streaming giant in Canada, including a new family drama in the works.
On Air Fest Sets Initial Talent Lineup for 10th Anniversary Edition in Brooklyn
The roster of headliners and participants includes Megan Rapinoe, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Audie Cornish, Ari Shapiro, Dan Harris, Anthony Fantano, Sam Sanders, 'On the Media,' 'One Song,' 'World Café' and more.
Oscar Contender ‘Shame and Money’ Acquired in North America by Oscilloscope (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired North American rights to Visar Morina’s “Shame and Money.” The film won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival, which qualifies it to compete for the Oscar for international feature film under new Academy rules. Oscilloscope is planning a theatrical release in early […]
Jennifer Lawrence Says Playing Katniss Again After 11 Years in ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Was ‘Crazy,’ ‘Unbelievable’ and ‘So Beautiful’
Jennifer Lawrence appeared on the latest episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and spoke out for the first time about what it was like to reprise Katniss Everdeen for the first time in 11 years. The Oscar winner is back as her iconic “Hunger Games” character in the upcoming prequel movie “Sunrise on the […]
‘The Gilded Age’ Cast on Returning for Season 4 After a Ratings Surge: ‘It’s Go Big or Go Home’
Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Julian Fellowes and more on the marital problems, blowout parties, and social scandals in store for the HBO hit.
Tracee Ellis Ross, Lake Bell & Ken Leung Thriller ‘Blow The Horn’ Heads To AFM For Sales
EXCLUSIVE: Concourse Media has acquired worldwide sales rights to the completed ensemble psychological thriller, Blow The Horn, starring Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish), Lake Bell (In a World…), Ken Leung (Industry), Joshua Boone (A Jazzman’s Blues), Wrenn Schmidt (For All Mankind) and Dallas Roberts (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story). The company will introduce the […]
Animol review – boyhood behind bars
Ashley Walters’ directorial debut is a bruising portrait of masculinity behind bars, hampered by a frustrating screenplay.
Róisín Burns, Bernhard Wenger, Mikko Myllylahti & Benedikt Erlingsson Set For Les Arcs Coproduction Village
France‘s Les Arcs Coproduction Village has unveiled the 17 European feature film projects selected for its 18th edition in December. One of the most convivial coproduction markets of the year, the showcase is part of the alpine Les Arcs Film Festival’s Industry Village program, which has previously showcased films such as Oscar-winning animation Flow and […]
Latvian Oscar Submission ‘Ulya’ Sells Wide Ahead of Opening Tallinn: ‘This Film Is a Blockbuster’ (EXCLUSIVE)
International distributors continue to fall for “Ulya.” The Latvian Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film has closed North America (New Mountain Films), France (Destiny), Italy (Invisible Carpet), Slovakia (ASFK), former Yugoslavia (Five Star Distribution), Estonia (Hea Film), Lithuania (GPI), MENA (Teleview), Finland (Cinema Orion), Poland (1989) and Brazil (Belas Arte). The black-and-white film, directed […]
Sphere Media & Paul Barbeau Team Up To Bring TV Drama To Quebec
EXCLUSIVE: Bruno Dubé’s Sphere Media and Canadian producer Paul Barbeau have joined forces to bring international TV drama series to Quebec. Sphere’s recent drama credits include Cardinal and Netflix’s Mae Martin-starrer Wayward and it also part-owns Heated Rivalry distributor Sphere Abacus. It will work with Barbeau, through his Fairmount Films banner, to identify opportunities to […]
Josh O’Connor Is a Reluctant Boxer in First-Look Clip of National Theatre Live’s ‘Golden Boy’ Ahead of Cinema Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Josh O’Connor may be in the James Bond conversation, but his next on-screen role is a filmed version of his most recent play, “Golden Boy.” After its sold-out run at London’s Almeida Theatre, National Theatre Live is bringing “Golden Boy” to the big screen starting Nov. 5. In Clifford Odets’ acclaimed play — directed by […]
I Love Boosters review – a technicolour takedown of capitalism
Boots Riley’s riotous anti-capitalist caper is a technicolour fantasia brimming with scathing social commentary.
‘Alan Jackson: The Last Show’ Special Set At NBC
NBC will celebrate Alan Jackson’s long career and final concert performance in upcoming special Alan Jackson: The Last Show. The two-hour special will air on NBC December 8 at 8 pm ET/PT and will stream next day on Peacock. Filmed before a sold-out crowd at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium in June, the special will honor Jackson’s […]
Alan Jackson’s Farewell Concert Sets December Release on NBC
Country star Alan Jackson’s farewell concert, “Alan Jackson: The Last Show,” will air on NBC on Dec. 8. The event, which celebrates Jackson’s career and memorializes his final concert performance, will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. The special, which was tapped on June 29 during Jackson’s sold-out final concert at Nashville’s […]