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netflix updates its top 40 films list
netflix has refreshed its list of top 40 movies available on the platform. the update includes new additions and some titles that have been removed.
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Industry
cage hints at true detective return, avoids amazon ai deal
nicolas cage said he might return to true detective but is unlikely to work with amazon again. he cited amazon's ai-friendly stance as a reason for his decision.
TV
andy allo joins abc series as new character
andy allo will appear as a first-year er resident in abc's the rookie: north. the role is described as warm, smart, and charming.
Film
dancer reacts to apology over controversial comment
guillermo from dancing with the stars is reportedly feeling conflicted after jackson olson apologized for a tiktok comment. the insider claims the dancer is processing the situation internally.
Industry
barry manilow cancels vegas show after health issues
barry manilow has canceled tonight's vegas performance following health concerns. he cut short last night's show and is now out of the residency.
TV
Peacock series to film in 2027
Peacock’s live-action adaptation of 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' will start filming in 2027. The project is in early development stages with outlines and drafts being reviewed.
Streaming
hulu holiday short premieres with belcher kids
hulu is releasing a holiday short featuring bob’s burgers characters. the first-look clip was shown at new york comic-con.
Film
ratajkowski's snake-skin dress draws attention
emily ratajkowski wore a beaded dress resembling snakeskin at an event. the design was praised for its sleek and alluring look.
News
Clooney Avoids Discussing Gerber's Death
George Clooney says he's not ready to talk about Presley Gerber's death. The actor calls it one of the most devastating things for a family.
News
tomi adeyemi cancels nycc panel for new book
tomi adeyemi canceled her new york comic con panel for her book 'the siren'. no official statement was made by adeyemi or the event organizer.
TV
mayfair witches season 3 title confirmed
amc+ has announced the third season of mayfair witches will debut on december 30. the new title includes 'salem coven' as the final two words.
News
Hugh Jackman jokes about returning as Wolverine
Hugh Jackman joked about possibly rejoining the X-Men franchise during a recent interview. The actor's offhand remark surprised fans and sparked speculation.
TV
nicolas cage hints at true detective season 5 casting
nicolas cage joked about being the first to reveal true detective season 5 casting during a panel at new york comic con. the actor’s comment suggests he may have inadvertently shared details about the project.
Streaming
Netflix Faces Backlash Over Unabomber Content Warning
Netflix is under fire for omitting a content warning for the film 'Unabomber' despite including one for 'Monster'. Critics argue the warning for the latter is more detailed and appropriate.
Streaming
netflix adds 65 titles in mid-month update
netflix us received 65 new titles this week, including mayor of kingstown and the boogeyman. the update comes ahead of the november holiday season.
Industry
nicolas cage rejects ai waiver for spider-noir
nicolas cage said he is probably not working with amazon again after refusing to sign an ai waiver for spider-noir. he criticized amazon for its ai investments.
Film
gwen stefani recalls favorite the voice moments
gwen stefani reflected on her most memorable the voice moments during a recent interview. the discussion focused on her fashion choices and the emotional weight of those performances.
Industry
gordon-levitt warns of ai privacy risks
actor joseph gordon-levitt warns about ai models being trained to exploit personal data. he argues the real threat lies with those creating ai, not the technology itself.
Streaming
hulu holiday special for bob’s burgers set for december release
the holiday special for 'bob’s burgers' will premiere on hulu on december 1. the short film, titled 'on the fort day of christmas,' was announced at the new york comic-con panel by creator loren bouchard.
Film
cooper and hadid wear matching rings, sparking speculation
bradley cooper and gigi hadid wore identical bands at a recent event, fueling rumors about their relationship status. the rings are not publicly confirmed as engagement or wedding bands.
Film
saldanha finishes 100 days project after 3k days of work
carlos saldanha, director of 'rio' and 'ice age,' completes '100 days' after nearly three thousand days of development. the film is based on explorer amyr klink's real-life journey across the atlantic.
Film
Horror Films Dominate Weekend Box Office
‘Other Mommy’ opened with $12.6 million, while ‘The Social Reckoning’ brought in $2.15 million. Horror films continue to lead the box office ahead of Halloween.
Film
johansson, rockwell, bird honor giacchino at ray gunn premiere
scarlett johansson, sam rockwell and director brad bird celebrated composer michael giacchino at the london premiere of 'ray gunn'. the event coincided with giacchino's birthday.
TV
stargate sg-1 reboot faces backlash over major changes
fans are upset after a retooling of stargate sg-1 was announced. the original cast member michael shanks is not returning, sparking outrage among long-time fans.
Film
Sorkin film struggles at box office
Aaron Sorkin's new film 'The Social Reckoning' opened below $5 million. Blumhouse's horror film 'Other Mommy' earned $28 million but received a D+ CinemaScore.
TV
netflix's ray gunn blends noir and sci-fi
brad bird's new netflix series mixes retrofuturism with classic noir. the show follows a detective unraveling a mystery in a futuristic city.
Industry
gordon-levitt warns ai could threaten personal privacy
actor and activist joseph gordon-levitt warns ai models are being trained to hijack intimacy. he cites risks to democracy and personal freedom in his new interview.
Awards
UK picks Iranian film for Oscar bid
The UK has chosen Pegah Ahangarani’s film as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category. The movie follows the director’s experience of exile and rebuilding her life in London.
Industry
netflix director discusses risk in storytelling
korean director han jun-hee shared insights on creating engaging content during a masterclass at busan film festival. he emphasized the need for risk in storytelling to captivate audiences.
TV
max thieriot returns to fire country as new firefighter
max thieriot is joining fire country as a new firefighter, marking his first return to the series since season 1. the show is set to continue with its existing cast.
Industry
bird moves animated film to skydance
brad bird shifted 'ray gunn' from pixar to skydance. the project targets teen and adult audiences with animated films.
Film
Spanish directors explore generational trauma in new film
Spanish directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi discussed the generational trauma themes in their film La Bola Negra at Contenders London. The film follows three gay men across three time periods.
Film
spider princess film set for mipjunior premiere
a spider princess film titled 'migali' is set for its world premiere at mipjunior on october 10. the story centers on a six-armed, two-legged spider princess.
Film
Brad Bird's Animated Noir 'Ray Gunn' Premieres at London Film Festival
Brad Bird's 'Ray Gunn' blends film noir with sci-fi, featuring Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson. The film, from Skydance Animation and Netflix, premiered at the London Film Festival.
TV
vision's role sparks debate among fans
fans are divided over whether vision is the weakest avenger. paul bettany's children are mocking his character online.
Awards
rwandan film nominated for oscar
marie-clémentine dusabejambo’s film ben’imana is rwanda’s first oscar submission. the film explores the aftermath of the 1994 genocide.
Film
father's criticism sparks debate over film's content
a father criticized 'the breadwinner' for its portrayal of women, claiming it was offensive. he nearly stopped watching the film, expressing disbelief that it was released.
TV
Netflix Launches Colombian Series Based on 1985 Palace Attack
Netflix is releasing a series titled 'Under Siege' on November 6. The show is based on the 1985 storming of Colombia's Palace of Justice by M-19 rebels and the army's later retaking.
Industry
fallon's stunt mirrors hernández's rise
jimmy fallon's goofy snl stunt shares traits with marcello hernández, now a star. the comparison highlights fallon's early career parallels.
Film
Fraser calls 'Hail Mary' his most complex film
Cinematographer Greig Fraser said 'Project Hail Mary' was the most complicated film he's ever shot. Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem star in Zeller's 'Bunker', which explores their real-life marriage.
Film
seydoux and kreutzer discuss cannes drama at contenders london
le a seydoux and marie kreutzer spoke about their cannes film at contenders london. seydoux plays a pianist with a husband suffering panic attacks.
Industry
korean director talks netflix freedom and indie film challenges
namkoong sun, director of netflix’s romance film, said her first commercial project felt similar to her independent work once filming began. she highlighted the pressure that came with the freedom of the platform.
Film
LAIKA’s Wildwood Took 16 Years to Complete
Travis Knight revealed at Contenders London that LAIKA’s Wildwood required 16 years of work. The film’s production involved cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, composer Dario Marianelli and costume designer Deb Cook.
Film
documentary directors discuss challenging project
directors elizabeth chai vasarhelyi and jimmy chin spoke about the difficulties of making 'everest: the other side' at a london event. the film follows mountaineer-skier jim morrison on a perilous journey.
Film
cinematographer details location challenges for new film
kim ji-yong faced unique challenges filming a scene in a still forest by the beach for 'possible love'. unexpected summer storms altered the script's original setting.
Industry
hollywood execs see more asian stories but face ongoing challenges
helen lee-kim, lionsgate's international president, says demand for asian stories is growing but filmmaking remains difficult. the comment came at the busan film festival during a panel discussion.
Film
finding emily rom-com had standout charm
finding emily was a standard rom-com with charm that made it memorable. the film's unique elements set it apart from typical genre entries.
Industry
streamers fail to rescue kids content creators
kids content producers struggle to secure financing for their series. many are at mipcom, the annual tv industry event in Cannes.
Industry
Netflix VFX Chief Warns AI Needs Human Oversight
Netflix’s VFX head says generative AI expands creative options but requires human judgment to align with storytelling. The comment came during a panel at Busan’s InnoAsia event.
TV
netflix director talks bold storytelling ambitions
han jun-hee, director of netflix's 'the blue road', discussed his inspiration from 'house of cards' and his desire to create original content. he emphasized the importance of storytelling that hasn't been told before.
Film
boyle discusses challenges of making ink for the sun
director danny boyle shared the difficulties of making ink, a film about the sun newspaper, during a london event. he described the production as a siege, with pressure from the media empire.
Film
actor discusses collaborative process on new film
actor kate o’flynn described the working method of director mike leigh as practical. the film tender loving care features leigh’s signature no-script approach.
Industry
Netflix Uses AI on 300 Titles, Cuts Budgets by 40%
Netflix has applied AI to 300 titles, according to its senior director. A director claims AI can reduce film budgets by up to 40%.
Film
Brad Bird Discusses Utopia and His New Film Project
Brad Bird spoke at Contenders London about the future and his long-gestating film 'Ray Gunn'. He emphasized the importance of portraying characters who are desperate.
Film
nolan's odyssey still draws packed crowds in london
christopher nolan's the odyssey remains a hit in london, filling imax theaters three months after its release. the film is part of a wave of awards-season contenders showing strong box office performance.
Industry
Vietnamese horror film to debut at Busan market
A Vietnamese supernatural horror film is set to debut at the Busan International Film Festival's market. The film is being sold by a distribution company.
Streaming
Netflix survey highlights Korean travel interest
Netflix found 67% of international members want to visit South Korea. The streamer’s APAC production head linked the interest to Korean stories, not just scenery.
Industry
movistar plus expands spanish originals with two series wins
movistar plus has won two series mania prizes with its originals 'querer' and 'celeste'. the spanish pay tv operator is scaling up its original content strategy.
Film
Vietnamese horror film leads Busan market slate
Psychological horror film 'Arithmadtic' leads Bee Entertainment's slate at Busan's Asian Contents & Film Market. Vietnamese films earned over $114 million domestically in 2023.
Film
Cambodian drama remake targets Busan market
Abnormal Studios is promoting a Cambodian version of the South Korean drama 'Wedding Dress' at Busan. The film is being sold ahead of its local release.