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.
Archive 2026-10
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.
News
maher jokes at real time about mcconnell and will smith
bill maher opened his show with jabs at mitch mcconnell and will smith. the audience responded with laughter and applause.
Film
hidalgo to direct haunted festival film
alejandro hidalgo, known for 'exorcism of god,' is directing 'the hungry one,' a supernatural horror set during malaysia's hungry ghost festival. abnormal studios is handling global sales for the project.
News
douglas shares marijuana smuggling story on comedy show
michael douglas discussed smuggling marijuana in suitcases during an interview with bill maher. he also criticized the 'nepo baby' label applied to young actors.
Film
duvernay's citizenship doc struggles at nyff
ava duvernay's '14th' documentary, a follow-up to '13th', received mixed feedback at nyff 2026. critics noted a lack of political depth compared to her previous work.
Film
China-U.S. Spy Drama Set for Busan Market
A WWII espionage series co-produced by China and the U.S. is set to premiere at Busan's Asian Contents & Film Market. The project stars Edward Zhang, Casper Van Dien and Jeff Fahey.
Film
trejo clarifies stance on immigration in ice film
actor danny trejo says he supports immigrants but defends his role in a pro-ice movie. he says his role is to tell a story, not take sides.
Industry
kalshi probes bets on trump's press secretary pick
kalshi is reviewing three bets that predicted katie zacharia would replace karoline leavitt as trump's press secretary, despite odds of just 1%. the bets are under scrutiny for potential misconduct.
Film
zobel to direct comic adaptation
craig zobel will direct a feature film based on the comic book series something is killing the children. the project is being developed by blumhouse and will adapt the work of james tynion iv and werther dell’edera.
Film
trejo defends immigration stance after ice film role
danny trejo has spoken out against backlash over his role in a pro-ice film. he called himself 'pro-immigrant' and 'proud mexican' in response to criticism.
Film
Ava DuVernay’s ‘14th’ Examines Civil Rights Through Constitutional Lens
Ava DuVernay’s documentary ‘14th’ explores the 14th Amendment’s impact on civil rights, focusing on systemic inequality. The film premiered at the New York Film Festival and continues DuVernay’s critical examination of American history.
Film
Danny Trejo defends immigrant stance amid 'Pawn Shop' controversy
Danny Trejo has responded to criticism over his role in the Daily Wire film 'Pawn Shop.' He clarified his support for immigrants and his Mexican heritage.
Reviews
Other Mommy's rotten tomates score reflects viewer disappointment
The film's low rating has left some viewers feeling let down.
News
magic: the gathering adds marvel set for doomsday movie
magic: the gathering has announced a new marvel-themed set called darkhold destiny. it will tie into the upcoming avengers: doomsday movie with a special theater-only card giveaway.
News
Blumhouse to adapt puzzle game into horror film
Blumhouse is adapting the 2023 indie puzzle game 'Amanda the Adventurer' into a horror film. The project will be developed by MatPat, a BlumFest moderator known for his YouTube channel.
TV
adult swim to air season 2 of common side effects in january
the animated series 'common side effects' will return for its second season on adult swim in january. the show's creators, joe bennett and steve hely, announced the premiere date at new york comic con.
News
Actor Robbed in West Hollywood
Keegan Allen, known for 'Walker,' was robbed at gunpoint in West Hollywood. He has called on local officials for help in finding the suspects.
Film
scarlett johansson joins mike flanagan horror film
scarlett johansson stars in a new horror film directed by mike flanagan. the project is a remake of 'the exorcist: martyrs' and follows his recent 'carrie' release.
Film
Blumhouse Unveils New Horror Projects Amid Controversial Title Debate
Jason Blum and James Wan discussed 'Other Mommy' at NYCC, ignoring negative reviews but acknowledging its box office success. They also revealed upcoming Blumhouse Atomic Monster films.
Film
affleck jokes about low expectations in hollywood
ben affleck made a joke about the low expectations people have for him in hollywood during a recent interview. he said it takes a lot of guff, which he took as a compliment.
Film
Bill Burr plays Mark Zuckerberg in Sorkin film
Bill Burr stars as Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin's film 'The Social Reckoning.' The movie explores tech billionaires' influence and political ties.
Film
korean director's new film to debut at busan fest
park syeyoung's 'satellite of love' is set to premiere at the busan asian project market. the film follows a woman trapped in a love motel, uncovering a hidden truth about her past.
Film
Stanfield And Mendelsohn Star In 2027 Horror Film
LaKeith Stanfield and Ben Mendelsohn star in the horror film 'Molepeople,' set for summer 2027. The project is co-produced by Blumhouse and Paramount. The film was previewed at New York Comic-Con.
Industry
ella langley cancels concert over security concerns
ella langley abruptly canceled her concert hours before it began due to a serious security threat. the decision followed advice from local authorities, the venue, and her security team.
Industry
ACFM expands with new programs
The Busan International Film Festival's industry platform, ACFM, launched three new programs last year. These initiatives are now entering their second edition and showing early signs of impact.
Streaming
netflix mystery series 'below' ends first season with cliffhanger
netflix's 'below' concludes its first season with a mysterious final shot. creator breaks down the ending and hints at season 2 developments.
Industry
youtuber moves to hollywood studio
fede goldenberg, a youtuber with 15 years of content, is leaving youtube for sony's screen gems pictures. the move focuses on theatrical projects from digital creators.
Film
movie alters ending to boost box office
the film 'other mommy' changed its ending and included a shocking death scene to attract viewers. it's facing mixed reviews but is expected to perform well at the box office.
Film
ai grief film debuts at asian project market
a debut feature from singapore's alvin lee explores digital afterlives through a widowed programmer's creation of a digital copy of his late wife. the film is part of the asian project market.
Film
scarlett johansson joins exorcist sequel at nycc
scarlett johansson stars in the new exorcist sequel, unveiled at nycc. the trailer shows her as a detective entangled in a supernatural case.
Film
Heidi Wong to Make Horror Shorts for Blumhouse
Blumhouse Atomic Monster has signed a deal with horror content creator Heidi Wong. Wong will produce original horror short films for the studio.
Streaming
netflix adds bourne sequel to its library
netflix has added 'the bourne supremacy' to its library. the film, starring matt damon, is now available for streaming in select regions.
Film
carrie's prom scene was filmed with real tension
the final prom sequence in carrie was shot with actors experiencing genuine fear. the scene included both intense moments and brief moments of celebration.
Industry
stunt injuries spark safety concerns on 9-1-1 set
four performers, including oliver stark, were hurt during stunt work on season 10 of 9-1-1. the incident has raised questions about on-set safety measures.
Film
Busan film explores refugee tensions through Afghan and Ukrainian characters
Payal Sethi’s new project 'Babak' follows an Afghan asylum seeker displaced by Ukrainian refugees in Germany. The film is part of the Busan Asian Project Market, a platform for emerging filmmakers.
Streaming
megan fox launches onlyfans venture with viral content
megan fox has launched a new venture with an onlyfans creator, sparking widespread online attention. the collaboration has generated significant buzz on social media platforms.
Industry
langley cancels tulsa concert over security concerns
ella langley canceled her tulsa concert after a security threat was reported. the event was set for the bok center but was called off hours before the show.
Streaming
Netflix's 'Unabomber' overtakes 'Ted Lasso' in viewership
Netflix's true crime series 'Unabomber' has surpassed 'Ted Lasso' in weekly viewership. 'Neagley' fell to ninth place in this week's rankings.
Streaming
amazon mgs working on stargate series
amazon mgs is developing a new stargate series. jac schaeffer, creator of wandavision, is leading the project under her deal with the studio. joby harold and tory tunnell will also executive produce.
Film
Blumhouse to adapt 'Amanda the Adventurer' game into movie
Blumhouse is adapting the indie game 'Amanda the Adventurer' into a movie. The project will be led by MatPat and Jason Blum.
Film
vietnamese studio secures international sales for supernatural film
v studios has finalized deals for 'red woman' in japan and the us. the film is its first fully original production.
Film
pakistan drama set for busan film market
a coming-of-age story about two young people in punjab explores the tension between leaving home and staying rooted. the film is part of the busan asian project market.
TV
carrie reimagined with kate siegel's twist
prime video's 'carrie' reworks stephen king's classic with a mysterious new character. kate siegel plays adelaide, a guardian of young women, in a twist that redefines the story.
Film
DuVernay’s doc explores 14th Amendment’s role in modern politics
Ava DuVernay’s documentary ‘14th’ examines the 14th Amendment’s impact on current political issues. The film arrives ahead of the midterm elections, focusing on systemic inequality rather than tech topics.
Industry
society of composers opens london chapter
the society of composers & lyricists has launched its first international chapter in london after over 40 years of focusing on u.s. creators. the event took place at a private reception.
TV
outlander star reveals emotional backstory
a outlander cast member shared details about a character's tragic fate. the revelation has sparked intense discussion among fans.
Streaming
spooky season brings 21 new streaming films
streaming platforms have added 21 new horror and supernatural films for the fall season. the list includes both recent releases and older titles re-released for the occasion.
Film
Jessica Chastain horror film faces mixed reviews
Jessica Chastain stars in 'Other Mommy,' a horror film directed by Rob Savage. Critics call it uneven but mostly scary.
Industry
redstone-backed studio expands into london
shari redstone has joined sipur studios as chair, boosting its international strategy. the studio is opening a london office and plans to develop olivier dahan’s film 'nana'.
News
NBC Sitcom Showrunner Removed Before Premiere
Gail Lerner was fired as showrunner of NBC’s ‘Newlyweds’ ahead of its premiere. The sitcom, starring Tèa Leoni and Tim Daly, features Jamie Lee Curtis.
Awards
oscar international race hits 100 entries for first time
the academy has invited members to vote on a category with over 100 eligible films. this marks a new record for the number of entries in the category.
News
GTA VI radio stations confirmed, new DJ unannounced
Rockstar Games has confirmed several radio stations for GTA VI, including major names like Power 106 and KROQ. A new DJ is expected but not yet named.
Awards
emmys ignore landman and thornton's performance
stephen king criticized emmy voters for overlooking landman, the highest-rated tv show, and billy bob thornton's acting. michelle pfeiffer's work in the madison also went unrecognized.
TV
sheen's final scene with lynskey leaves cast shaken
charlie sheen's final scene with melanie lynskey in two and a half men left the cast visibly affected. chuck lorre described the moment as a turning point in the series.