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.
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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.
Film
Rocha Film to Show at Lyon Film Market
A long-forgotten 1970 anti-fascist film by Glauber Rocha is set for restoration and display at Lyon’s Classic Film Market during the Lumière Film Festival. The film is part of a restoration project under the Re>Birth Programme.
Film
film logic ruins cinematic choices
a den of geek poll shows 15 movies that would collapse under logical scrutiny. viewers are asked to imagine the consequences of making every decision in a film.
Industry
local tv anchors now handle production tasks
local tv stations are shifting to leaner models, pushing anchors to take on more production duties. this trend raises concerns about overwork and job stability in newsrooms.
Streaming
tubi to stream nickelodeon and hbo max series
tubi has signed a deal to stream both 'the brothers garcia' and 'the Garcias'. the series will be available on the platform starting in june. the deal includes all episodes of the original show and the sequel.
Film
Ben Affleck’s Netflix thriller criticized for lack of originality
Review calls 'Animals' a derivative kidnapping plot with no suspense. Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson appear in a film described as embarrassing.
Film
Busan 2026 opens with three female-led films
The Busan International Film Festival's 2026 lineup includes three films focusing on women's experiences. One film centers on a screenwriter's struggle with loneliness. Another explores the emotional toll of shaving.
Film
nyff 2026 highlights include a feature and two shorts
the new york film festival 2026 showcased a feature film and two shorts. the feature received particular praise for its emotional depth.
Film
godzilla's arch-nemesis returns in new film
the director of godzilla minus zero has confirmed the return of the creature that once defeated the king of the monsters. the decision to bring back the beast was driven by a desire to explore new narrative possibilities.
TV
15 people share what instantly turned them off a crush
people describe how a single action or comment can erase attraction. even those who seem charming and attractive can be turned off by one thing.
Industry
Row K faces financial strain after slow film rollout
Row K, an indie distributor, released only two films a year after its TIFF 2025 debut. Unpaid bills have accumulated as the company struggles to meet financial obligations.
Streaming
apple tv rom-com series arrives for valentine’s day
will sharpe and ay o edebiri’s rom-com series 'prodigies' is set to launch on apple tv+ valentine’s day. the show features john malkovich, tobias menzies, yumi asō and maria bakalova.
Film
venice winner lands north american deal
a day in the life of jo: chapter phaedra, a venice film festival winner, has secured north american rights. the film, directed by jacqueline lentzou, won best director prize in orizzonti.
News
paranormal activity play extends broadway run
paranormal activity, the stage adaptation of the paranormal activity film series, has added eight weeks to its broadway run. the play, directed by felix barrett, will now close on feb 28.
Streaming
animated k-drama launches on viki
a fantasy romance animated series directed by choi junbae will debut on rakuten viki on october 21. the project is co-produced by viki and a south korean company.
Industry
channel 5 reports sharp profit decline
channel 5's profits fell by £24.5 million in 2025, driven by streaming investments and ad market challenges. the network made £8.3 million after tax and interest for the year ending december 31.
Reviews
netflix's east of eden omits key book moment
netflix's adaptation of east of eden skips a major scene from the novel. fans say the missing moment undermines the story's emotional core.
Film
Movies hide clues in plain sight
Films often include subtle details that reveal plot points or character motivations. These hints can shift the meaning of scenes or explain future events without direct explanation.
Streaming
baywatch content sparks mixed reactions
a streamer is releasing new baywatch content, drawing both praise and skepticism from fans. viewers are unsure if the material meets expectations.
Film
sequels often ignore original success
some sequels abandon the original film's core elements. others keep the title or character but change everything else.
TV
old photos show tech’s evolving role in daily life
a collection of 15 vintage images highlights how technology has transformed everyday tasks over time. from making calls to taking selfies, the tools have changed dramatically.
Film
leguizamo produces cycling doc in colombia
john leguizamo has joined as executive producer for cyclovia, a cycling documentary directed by finlay pretsell. the film was shot across five regions of colombia.
TV
seinfeld finale's legacy remains unresolved
the seinfeld writers still haven't clarified the finale's ending after decades. fans continue to debate the meaning of the final scene.
Film
extras in films acted without direction
some films allowed background actors to improvise or act without clear instructions. directors used local cast members who had little knowledge of the production.
Film
sevda gets sales push after zurich premiere
symbioz films has acquired sales rights for sevda, a debut film by ufk emiroglu. the movie, set in istanbul's real estate world, premiered at zurich film festival in september.
TV
15 photos capture accidental mishaps
A collection of vintage photos shows everyday blunders. These images capture moments of misjudgment and mishap, from concrete mishaps to bridge misfortunes.
Film
freeman to voice gromit in audiobook
martin freeman will voice gromit in an audiobook version of his autobiography. the project marks the first time the character speaks, following a long career of silence.
Film
Patinkin praises Tom Cruise film as 'greatest ever'
Mandy Patinkin called Tom Cruise's 'Digger' the best film he's ever seen. He urged fans to ignore critics and watch the movie after seeing it in theaters.
Film
tiff lightbox adds animated classics for animation season
tiff lightbox is screening animated films as part of an animation season curated by masaaki yuasa. titles include akira and toy story 3.
Film
15 iconic movie songs that stand alone
Den of Geek lists 15 songs written specifically for movies that became standalone hits. These tracks gained fame through their association with films, often outshining their original context.
TV
1970s aesthetics gain renewed appreciation
The 1970s style is being reevaluated by younger generations who now admire its unique blend of quiet and loud cool. This revival is evident in current media and cultural trends.
Streaming
Netflix to stream 'Carolina Caroline' in October
Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner's crime thriller 'Carolina Caroline' will debut on Netflix in the US on October 18. The film, which received a 90% rating, is now confirmed for release.
Streaming
Netflix UK Removes 63 Titles, Adds 'Animals' and 'Godzilla' Films
Netflix UK is removing 63 titles, including Ben Affleck's thriller 'Animals' and a batch of 'Godzilla' and 'Ice Age' movies. The update includes a new series debuting at Busan Film Festival.
TV
real-life hauntings inspire horror anthology
a new horror anthology draws from real-life hauntings. the project blends true stories with fictional elements.
TV
elsbeth season 4 ends with unresolved romantic tension
season 4 of elsbeth concludes with two unresolved romantic subplots. the finale leaves viewers questioning the future of key relationships.
TV
celeste season 2 targets spanish soccer culture
the second season of celeste, a spanish comedy, shifts focus from tax inspectors to soccer. the six-part series continues with carmen machi in the lead role.
Film
ben affleck directs crime thriller on netflix
ben affleck's new netflix movie 'animals' is a political crime drama starring andie macdowell and jason clarke. the film is being compared to his earlier work 'gone baby gone'.
Industry
uta and gold house launch asia-hollywood collaboration
uta and gold house are partnering at busan film festival and in seoul to connect asian creatives with hollywood investors. the move marks gold house's first official entry into korea.
Streaming
icelandic drama to debut on local streaming service
the icelandic crime thriller 'elma' will launch on síminn's platform on october 15. its producer is also showcasing a new title at mipcom.
Film
diane warren to pen song for armani biopic
diane warren has been hired to write an original song for the armani biopic. the film, directed by bille august, is set to highlight the fashion icon's life.
Streaming
reelz secures cw show for second window
reelz has acquired the rights to seasons 1 and 2 of police 24/7 after strong ratings on the cw. the show follows law enforcement across multiple jurisdictions.
TV
bavaria media reveals mipcom lineup with german crime series
bavaria media intl has shared a list of shows for mipcom, including the crime series 'mordach' and holiday special 'home-made christmas'. the lineup also includes 'fanny’s extraordinary world' and 'throughout the years'.
Streaming
netflix animated series returns for second season
netflix's animated comedy 'haunted hotel' returns for a second season. the show expands its worldbuilding and focuses more on its main character, nathan.
Streaming
skyshowtime adds two crime series to sales lineup
skyshowtime has added 'the homicide unit' and 'fjord' to reinvent yellow sales' mipcom slate. both series focus on female investigators.
Film
shen teng’s middle east film earns 342m
shen teng plays a shenyang cook in a war-torn middle east film that made 342 million. the director says he never plans for social issues.
TV
Avatar sequel series debuts on Paramount+
Avatar: Seven Havens launches on Paramount+ with a postapocalyptic twist. The series follows Aang, the original Avatar protagonist, in a new direction.
Streaming
prime video to debut indian crime drama
prime video is set to premiere the eight-episode hindi crime drama 'chaar yaar' globally. the series follows four mumbai friends who become entangled in the city's underworld.
Film
korean sci-fi film lands with est n8
a korean sci-fi animated film, 'pilgrims,' has secured international sales through est n8. the film previously premiered at annecy and won an award at bucheon.
TV
john hannah stars in new crime series set in benidorm
a new crime series set in benidorm stars john hannah and carolina bécquer. the show is produced by blackbox multimedia and clapperboard studios.
Awards
south asian filmmakers compete for grants at film market
the tasveer film market has selected 12 films for a $150,000 grant competition. the event runs alongside the tasveer film festival in seattle from october 13 to 18.
Industry
ai series to debut at mipcom
two ai-generated sci-fi series will premiere at mipcom. the shows are produced by ex machina studios and distributed by k5 in.
Streaming
actors debut in microdramas on vertical video platform
succession star sarah snook and game of thrones actors are making microdrama debuts. snips is adapting series they’ve starred in for the new format.
News
ai voice used in bbc documentary sparks family dispute
a daughter of a bbc presenter claims royal mail used her father's voice in an ai documentary. the incident happened in november 2025, 11 years after his death.
Industry
kimmel mocks trump over peace prize speculation
jimmy kimmel joked about donald trump possibly winning the nobel peace prize during a late night segment. he referenced trump's alleged actions against fishermen and schools.
Film
sprouse film closes singapore fest
cole sprouse's 'vintage violence' will screen at singapore international film festival's closing night. the film returns as a standalone closing event after a previous format.