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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.
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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.
TV
actor shares graphic video of alleged robbery
keegan allen posted a bloody video claiming he was robbed at gunpoint in west hollywood. the incident was captured on camera and shared on instagram.
Film
clements premieres doc at viff
metis/dene filmmaker marie clements is screening her new musical documentary series at the vancouver international film festival on october 10. the three-part series explores how colonization has affected indigenous women and two-spirit people.
Industry
actor signs with agency for new series
dave annable has joined range media partners. he plays the husband of zoe saldaña in lioness, a paramount+ series. the show completed its third season.
News
NFL legend Mike Ditka dies at 86
Mike Ditka, a former NFL player and coach, has died at 86. He was known for his fiery personality and role in a classic 'SNL' sketch. His family confirmed the death in a statement.
Streaming
netflix adds nfl games and final season of empress in november 2026
netflix is adding live nfl games and the final season of the empress in november 2026. the streamer is expanding its sports content with a thanksgiving day game.
TV
paramount+ greenlights animated avatar prequel
paramount+ has greenlit an animated series set in the avatar universe. the show, titled 'avatar kuruk: wave of chaos,' will focus on a water tribe avatar from generations before avatar aang.
TV
Avatar: Seven Havens Gets Two More Seasons
Avatar: Seven Havens has been renewed for two additional seasons at Paramount+. The news was revealed during a New York Comic-Con panel, coinciding with the release of Book 1.
Industry
screenwriters set for 2026 spotlight at film fest
variety has selected 10 emerging screenwriters for its 2026 class. the writers behind 'being heumann,' 'clarissa,' and 'a different world' will be honored at a panel at the santa fe intl. film festival.
Industry
rock and cena movie plans face legal hurdles
dwayne johnson and john cena have not signed a movie deal due to legal issues between their companies. the two have competed at wrestlemania but no film collaboration is confirmed.
Industry
Disney theft doc to screen at Mipcom
A documentary about stolen Disney props is heading to Mipcom. BayView Entertainment acquired international rights to the film.
Film
Jessica Chastain horror film earns $3.6M in preview
Universal's 'Other Mommy' opened with $3.6 million from 2,850 theaters. The film, directed by Rob Savage, is set for wider release on 3,365 screens.
Industry
colin jost oversees ferry business decisions
colin jost is handling the ferry's business operations, while pete davidson focuses on creative aspects. the arrangement highlights their distinct roles in the project.
Film
time travel films face unresolved physics questions
time travel movies struggle with physics questions. filmmakers avoid answering whether new realities form or how time works. the report lists top 10 examples.
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carrie reboot ends with fiery climax
the new 'carrie' adaptation on prime video concludes with a dramatic finale. creator mike flanagan explains the choice to end the story with a fiery explosion.
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netflix completes casting for little house on the Prairie season 2
netflix has finalized the cast for season 2 of its little house on the Prairie reboot. production wrapped ahead of schedule with ten new actors joining the main cast.
Film
kimmel defends dwts co-star after rigged claims
jimmy kimmel responded to critics who accused dance moms of being rigged. he supported his co-star during the segment.
News
MS NOW host criticizes ICE shooting response
MS NOW host Joe Scarborough criticized the ICE shooting in NYC, calling it 'beyond outrageous.' He argued that other agencies would have removed the suspect without force.
Industry
Focus and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster buy micro-horror film
Focus Features and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster have acquired the micro-budget horror film 'Play House' in a competitive deal. The purchase includes worldwide rights except for Latin America and India.
Industry
netflix to cut 5% of staff in restructuring
netflix is preparing to lay off 5% of its workforce as part of a restructuring plan. the move comes amid pressure from investors about the company's growth prospects.
Film
boyle delays sequel to 28 years later
danny boyle said during a london film festival q&a that 28 years later: part iii is on the back burner. he expressed hope the film would be made if financing is secured.
Film
skarsgard's shoe choice sparks online attention
alexander skarsgard wore transparent shoes in a recent role, drawing online focus. the detail has become a topic of discussion on social media.
TV
Craig Ferguson joins Megyn Price in new addiction series
Craig Ferguson and Megyn Price are starring in a new dramedy series called Quitters. The eight-episode first season is being filmed in Utah.
Industry
doctor who's new actor begins filming
doctor who has started filming its next regeneration. the new actor joins the cast as the twelfth doctor. the production is moving forward with no delays.
Streaming
Hallmark's 'Mistletoe Murders' moves to Netflix
The Hallmark Christmas mystery series is now available on Netflix. The move comes days before its third season debuts on the Hallmark Channel.
TV
digger's twist gains critical praise
the first twist in digger has drawn praise for its clever execution. critics highlight its ability to surprise without feeling forced.
Streaming
netflix adds four actors to mystery series
netflix has cast arian moayed, story walker, adepero oduye and liam oh in the upcoming series the retrievals. the show joins previously announced emilia jones and jessica chung.
Awards
documentary gets exec producers
the short documentary 'water cooler' has added geeta gandbhir, sam pollard, and alisa payne as executive producers. the film was directed by emma v.f. and shot in immigration court corridors.
Film
najla said reflects on father's legacy and current events
najla said, daughter of edward said, discusses her father's influence and her views on israel-palestine tensions. she also comments on bari weiss and her personal reactions.
Film
dungeon crawler carl book 9 hints at new character
matt dinniman shared details about book 9 of dungeon crawler carl. fans are speculating about the new character's role.
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netflix to debut bengali romance series
director anand tiwari is developing a romantic comedy for netflix set in bihar. the project stars vishal jethwa and palak tiwari. the series is expected to focus on local culture and relationships.
Industry
netflix cuts 5% of staff in restructuring
netflix is set to lay off 5% of its workforce as part of a major restructuring. the move is expected to be announced soon, affecting a significant portion of its staff.
Industry
Faith Media Company Launches With Former eOne Exec
Greg Maurice, ex-eOne exec, joins pastor to start faith-focused media company. The new venture will produce and distribute faith and family content.
Industry
asob media preps doc for mipcom
asob media is preparing a documentary series for mipcom. the series, created by gabbi pascua, explores beauty through cultural and historical lenses.
TV
documentary on black tv news pioneer to debut
dawn porter will direct a documentary about max robinson, a black tv news anchor who broke color barriers. the film will be produced by wise child studios and victor blackwell.
Film
nbc's the traitors needs runtime fix to work
the traitors is struggling on nbc due to its runtime. the show's pacing is a major issue for viewers.
Streaming
Robby Hoffman to return with second Netflix comedy special
Comedian Robby Hoffman is set to release her second hour-long stand-up special on Netflix in 2027. The project follows her 2025 special 'Wake Up,' directed by John Mulaney.
TV
kathy bates appears in american horror story 13 with minimal role
kathy bates made her debut in american horror story 13, but her role was brief and underdeveloped. fans were surprised by the lack of screen time and unclear purpose of her character.
Film
tom cruise's film earns mixed critical reception
tom cruise's 'digger' opened to $8 million in domestic box office, marking it as one of the biggest studio flops. industry figures like anne hathaway and guillermo del toro have publicly defended the film.
Industry
netflix preparing large staff reductions
news of significant layoffs at netflix has surfaced.
TV
cbs comedy explores vampire marriage over five centuries
cbs's new supernatural comedy, eternally yours, follows a vampire couple navigating a 500-year marriage. the show blends dark humor with romantic tension.
Industry
nintendo exec outlines new strategy
devon pritchard, nintendo of america president, discussed plans for the company's future, including a live-action 'zelda' movie and 'gta 6'. she emphasized the need to update the switch 2 console.
Film
intimacy coordinator for wicker popcorn bucket scene
a new intimacy coordinator was hired for a scene in the wicker popcorn bucket. the role involves ensuring comfort and safety during intimate scenes.
News
meyers shifts trumps analogy to new character
seth meyers changed his comparison of donald trump to a new 'anchorman' character after recent rallies. the nbc host initially linked trump to steve carrell's character but now appears to have reconsidered.
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Netflix to release Indonesian thriller in 2026
Netflix has set a 2026 release for a new home invasion thriller directed by Sidharta Tata. The film is part of Netflix's Indonesian film slate.
TV
cinematographer to helm new spy series
bérénice eveno, known for her work on 'the handmaid’s tale,' is set to direct 'sleepless nights,' a six-part spy thriller. the series is being developed for multiple european markets.
Film
Classic Films Gain Global Market Attention at Lumière Festival
The Lumière Festival's Classic Film Market is expanding its international reach. Greece and Taiwan are highlighted as key regions for heritage films. Potential Films has acquired 'Caddie,' an Australian classic, ahead of its festival premiere.
Film
actors fade from mainstream roles
some actors become so familiar that their absence feels jarring. they step away quietly, leaving behind iconic roles.
News
ted cruz joked about zodiac series on social media
ted cruz made a joke about marvel's zodiac series on social media, referencing internet memes. the comment was seen as a nod to long-standing online humor.
Film
baron cohen brings back borat to counter past criticism
sacha baron cohen is reviving his character borat for a new film to address complaints about his previous work. the project is part of a broader return of his characters ahead of his directorial debut.
Industry
mipcom highlights 21 projects including baywatch reboot and princess di doc
mipcom showcases 21 titles with potential for global appeal. baywatch is set for a january debut on fremantle. a new angle on princess di is among the offerings.