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sequel to violent nature set for 2027 release
the slasher sequel 'in a violent nature: part 2' will premiere in 2027. the film will be released in theaters on feb 12, 2027, following its announcement at nycc.
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flanagan's carrie reimagined as a chilling horror classic
mike flanagan's new carrie redefines the original with a fresh take on the story. critics praise its emotional depth and technical execution.
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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.
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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.
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Sci-Fi Thriller Rebuilt With AI, Sold at Busan Market
Cappu Films has acquired global sales rights for 'Overstake,' a sci-fi action thriller combining live-action and AI-generated settings. The film is being pitched at the Busan International Film Market.
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iranian film explores teacher's struggle through food rituals
the new film from majid majidi follows a teacher's desperate efforts to feed his students. the story centers on the value of food in times of scarcity.
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alzheimer drama heads to busan market
a canadian-chinese drama about a 40-year marriage strained by alzheimer’s disease is set for the busan film market. the film, written by erica xia-hou, premiered at slamdance 2025 and is now being sold globally by cappu films.
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Pakistani Thriller Expands Global Release
Iram Parveen Bilal’s film 'Wakhri' is set for theatrical and broadcast launches in France, the U.K., Ireland, Australia and Brazil this fall. Additional territories are expected to follow.
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Australian dramedy heads to Busan buyers
Cappu Films has secured sales rights for 'Her Last Laugh' beyond Australia and New Zealand. The film stars Peter Thurnwald and Ana Thu Nguyen.
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korean drama explores school bullying through family conflict
a father's life unravels after his daughter faces bullying at school in the korean drama 'the family table.' the film is part of the busan asian project market, a platform for emerging filmmakers.
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young star talks role in new film
arabella olivia clark, 10, plays bela in 'other mommy,' a film about a child's relationship with a new mother. clark discussed working with jessica chastain and being mentored by mckenna grace during a zoom interview.
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Xie Miao to Star in U.S. Crime Thriller
Chinese actor Xie Miao is set to lead a new English-language action crime film. The project is being developed by Los Angeles-based Stars Collective.
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disney world has hidden marvel reference
disney world features a hidden marvel reference that fans can find. the clue is tied to a specific attraction.
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indonesian film explores mother-daughter tension
the fourth film from eddie cahyono, 'ibuku,' centers on a strained relationship between a mother and daughter. the story unfolds through the lens of the daughter, who grapples with her mother's past.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.