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.
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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.
News
Jimmy Kimmel pays tribute to longtime costume designer Rodney Muñoz
Jimmy Kimmel shared a heartfelt tribute to Rodney Muñoz, his longtime costume designer, following his death. Kimmel highlighted Muñoz's role in his career and personal life, including his work on Kimmel's late-night show.
Streaming
peacock adds seven new horror films for october
peacock is rolling out seven new horror movies this month, including several seasonal titles. the lineup features a mix of original and classic films.
Film
indie films open in limited theatrical runs
three indie films debut in limited theatrical runs as awards season approaches. bleecker street's 'musk' documentary opens in four theaters. 'misty green' and 'fjord' also start limited engagements.
Industry
showrunner removed from series before debut
gail lerner was fired from 'newlyweds' ahead of its nbc premiere. the writer cited 'creative differences' as the reason for her exit.
Awards
olivia Wilde's film earns acting nod
olivia Wilde's film 'the invite' is set for an acting nomination, making her the first woman to direct herself to such recognition. the film's acting nomination comes after a long history of men receiving similar nods for directing roles.
Awards
digger earns oscar best picture nod in 2027 predictions
alejandro g. iñárritu’s film is hailed as one of 2026’s best despite mixed critical and box office reception. critics argue its depth and layered storytelling justify its oscar consideration.
Film
garfield’s film faces online rumor backlash
andrew garfield’s upcoming film faced a viral rumor that damaged its reputation. fans questioned the project’s viability, but the rumor was debunked.
Film
actor mimics sylvester stallone in new film
anthony ippolito stars in 'i play rocky' as a young man with a voice like sylvester stallone. the film explores themes of struggle and authenticity in hollywood.
News
Navi Pillay mocks Trump after Nobel win
Navi Pillay, a South African jurist and former U.N. human rights chief, won the Nobel Peace Prize. She joked with Donald Trump about clapping more after learning of her victory.
Streaming
netflix confirms season 2 of little house on the prairie
netflix has renewed season 2 of its little house on the prairie reboot before the first season launched. production for the second season began this summer.
News
royal couple's geographic challenges analyzed by expert
a royal expert explains how geography complicates the prince and princess's public life. the issue centers on their choice to live in the united states rather than the uk.
Streaming
apple tv adapts novel into drama series
apple tv is adapting 'all the little houses' into a drama series. may cobb, author of 'the hunting wives', is co-creating the show with naomi sheldon.
TV
big brother houseguest earns money after show
a big brother houseguest is making money despite losing the competition. the surprise comes as they continue to profit from their time on the show.
TV
series targets young viewers with short episodes
the series has logged over 11 million hours in its first week. it stars young disney talent and uses shorter episodes to engage younger audiences.
TV
sorkin's new show avoids sequel label but hints at past
aaron sorkin's new series, 'the social reckoning,' centers on facebook and mark zuckerberg, played by jeremy strong. the project is not officially labeled a sequel, though it may feel like one to viewers.
Streaming
amazon to adapt stargate with jac schaeffer
amazon mgm studios has greenlit a new stargate series developed by jac schaeffer. the project is part of schaeffer’s existing deal with the studio.
Film
coppola's megalopolis returns to theaters
francis ford coppola's megalopolis is returning to theaters in a limited engagement. the film, which premiered in 2024, will allow audiences to interact with the director for the first time since its initial release.
Industry
Warner Bros. Faces Loss After Cruise Movie Fails
Warner Bros. Pictures is expected to lose hundreds of millions after the failure of 'Digger,' a Tom Cruise film. The project, described as an eco-disaster, has led to quiet Mondays at the Burbank office.
Film
Rebecca Ferguson Rom-Com Acquired by Black Bear
Black Bear has bought domestic rights to 'Honeymoon / Funeral,' a rom-com starring Rebecca Ferguson, Greta Lee and Carrie Coon. The film, from MRC, was pitched at TIFF's new market.
TV
ncis revival confirms return of main cast
ncis is bringing back mark harmon, michael weatherly and ll cool j for a new season. the decision is seen as a win for fans of the long-running series.
Film
vancouver indie films gain local focus beyond hollywood
vancouver's indie film scene is developing its own ecosystem, moving beyond its role as a cheaper alternative to hollywood. local productions are gaining traction with unique storytelling and regional talent.
Streaming
Prime Video's 'Bloodaxe' to debut in 2027
Prime Video has set 'Bloodaxe' for January 20, 2027. A teaser premiered at New York Comic Con with showrunners and cast members.
Film
del Toro and cuarón to attend morelia fest
guillermo del toro and alfonso cuarón will attend the 24th morelia international film festival. the event marks the 20th anniversary of del toro's 'pan’s labyrinth'.
Industry
orlando jones takes papa legba role in ahs 13
orlando jones replaces lance reddick as papa legba in the new season of american horror story. the role was previously played by reddick in earlier seasons.
TV
carrie tv show alters key plot points
mike flanagan's adaptation of carrie changes the fate of the white family and introduces new characters. the show also shifts the timeline of events.
TV
FX greenlights Wong Kar Wai crime pilot with Havana Rose Liu
FX has ordered a crime drama pilot starring Havana Rose Liu. The project is written by Wong Kar Wai and directed by Hiro Murai. It will shoot in Bangkok later this month.
Awards
laika's wildwood song nominated for oscar
laika has submitted 'the better part of bravery' from 'wildwood' for oscar consideration. the song is performed by the decemberists and appears at the film's end.
TV
season 3 of georgie & mandy's first marriage continues feud
the third season of georgie & mandy's first marriage will continue the ongoing feud between the characters. the show's creator expressed satisfaction with the decision to keep the conflict running.
Film
Boyle delays sequel to '28 Years Later'
Danny Boyle says the third film in the '28 Years Later' series is not a priority. The director mentioned the sequel was not being pushed forward despite hints in the latest movie.
Film
ben affleck reworks 'animals' for streaming platform
ben affleck is reworking 'animals' for a streaming platform, using ai in the kidnapping thriller. he says directing for streaming is the same as theatrical.
Industry
netflix expands into local language content without clear plan
bela bajaria realized in 2019 that local language content would be central to netflix's global strategy. the move has no established roadmap, according to her.
Industry
dc comics now under skydance publishing division
dc comics has been placed under skydance products & publishing division. the group includes warner bros. and paramount consumer products teams led by josh silverman.
Film
pohlad's film starts production in paris
bill pohlad's new film 'miles & juliette' has begun filming in paris. the project stars damson idris and anamaria vartolomei as miles davis and juliette gréco.
TV
mystery science theater 3000 returns with new experiment series
the rifftrax experiments, a new series from the rifftrax team, is set to debut in 2025. the show features the same comedic commentary style as the original rifftrax, with a focus on classic b-movies.
Film
Venezuelan film explores marginalized communities
Jeissy Trompiz’s film 'Three Houses' examines Afro and Indigenous communities in Venezuela. The project reflects Trompiz’s personal experiences and observations from his time in Cuba.
Streaming
Netflix to release Indonesian football animated film
Netflix has announced the global release of 'Garuda: Dare to Dream', an Indonesian animated film. The film will be available in the US and UK starting next month.
Streaming
netflix series filming wraps for 'god of the woods'
production on netflix's adaptation of 'the god of the woods' has completed filming. cast members shared updates on the wrap.
TV
actor threatens fan during comic-con panel
actor brandon rogers threatened a heckler during a helluva boss panel at nycc. the fan repeatedly interrupted the cast, prompting rogers to issue a warning in a video posted online.
Industry
Warner Bros. TV Head Stays With New Parent Company
Channing Dungey has extended her role at Warner Bros. TV Group under Skydance's new ownership. Details of the deal remain undisclosed.
Streaming
avatar seven havens debuts with twin avatars and returning villain
avatar seven havens premiered with three episodes on paramount+. the series introduces twin avatars and brings back a major villain from korra.
Industry
scrubs season 2 adds new cast members
abc’s scrubs season 2 will feature ed quinn, stephanie koenig, punkie johnson and kellan tetlow. the revival series continues with j.d., turk and elliot as central characters.
Film
Sadie Sink Set to Star in 'The Guest' Adaptation
Sadie Sink is in talks to star in and produce 'The Guest,' an adaptation of Emma Cline's novel. A24 and Square Peg are negotiating the rights to the book.
Industry
abc news pulled trump sons probe report
abc news removed a report on the investigation into donald trump's sons after it was published prematurely. the network is focusing on its pentagon contracts coverage.
Awards
Nelson to receive directing honor at Philly fest
Tim Blake Nelson will attend the Philadelphia Film Festival to receive the Artistic Achievement in Directing Award. His film, The Life And Deaths Of Wilson Shedd, will premiere at TIFF and screen at the fest.
Industry
view hosts mock hegseth's fitness video
the view hosts mocked pete hegseth's fitness video during a segment. sara haines joked about his training regimen, calling him unfit for her pilates class.