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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.
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bird moves animated film to skydance
brad bird shifted 'ray gunn' from pixar to skydance. the project targets teen and adult audiences with animated films.
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korean director talks netflix freedom and indie film challenges
namkoong sun, director of netflix’s romance film, said her first commercial project felt similar to her independent work once filming began. she highlighted the pressure that came with the freedom of the platform.
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Netflix Uses AI on 300 Titles, Cuts Budgets by 40%
Netflix has applied AI to 300 titles, according to its senior director. A director claims AI can reduce film budgets by up to 40%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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a horror series returns with a witch's final stand
season 13 of american horror story brings back the coven witches for a reunion. jessica lange's fiona goode leads the group against nas, a new threat.
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cruz ties himself to marvel's zodiac series
ted cruz linked himself to marvel's upcoming zodiac series, which is based on a real-life murder mystery. the series is set to debut in 2025.
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ai studios gain ip freedom, traditional ones hold franchise power
vfx veteran hong jae cheol says small ai-native studios can create original content while traditional studios retain strengths in established franchises and production systems. he spoke at busan.
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korean director credits ai with reshaping film industry
kim sung-soo, director of '12.12: the day,' once viewed ai as a threat to cinema. now, he says it has become an integral part of the creative process.
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Asian Producers Form Cross-Border Alliance at Busan
Five Asian independent producers launched the Asian Producers Alliance at Busan Film Festival. The group aims to boost co-productions and protect creators' rights.
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shane gillis returns to snl with new cast member
shane gillis hosted saturday night live for the third time this weekend. the episode included musical guest rosalía and sketches showcasing his signature style.
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korea and sakhawork on co-production pact
the producers guild of korea and the sakhafilmmakers association have signed an mou to boost co-productions. the agreement aims to streamline collaboration between the two regions.
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Zeta-Jones warns against AI actors
Catherine Zeta-Jones says she wants fewer AI actors and more undiscovered talent. She criticizes actors who have fully embraced artificial intelligence in their work.
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maher criticizes cornell over fraternity rape allegations
bill maher criticized cornell university after jane doe allegations surfaced. he said such incidents are common in fraternities nationwide.
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gordon-levitt warns ai could exploit personal data
joseph gordon-levitt has raised concerns about ai being trained to manipulate personal data. he warns people to be cautious about who is developing the technology.
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cage hints at true detective return, avoids amazon ai deal
nicolas cage said he might return to true detective but is unlikely to work with amazon again. he cited amazon's ai-friendly stance as a reason for his decision.
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barry manilow cancels vegas show after health issues
barry manilow has canceled tonight's vegas performance following health concerns. he cut short last night's show and is now out of the residency.
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nicolas cage rejects ai waiver for spider-noir
nicolas cage said he is probably not working with amazon again after refusing to sign an ai waiver for spider-noir. he criticized amazon for its ai investments.
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gordon-levitt warns of ai privacy risks
actor joseph gordon-levitt warns about ai models being trained to exploit personal data. he argues the real threat lies with those creating ai, not the technology itself.
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netflix director discusses risk in storytelling
korean director han jun-hee shared insights on creating engaging content during a masterclass at busan film festival. he emphasized the need for risk in storytelling to captivate audiences.
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fallon's stunt mirrors hernández's rise
jimmy fallon's goofy snl stunt shares traits with marcello hernández, now a star. the comparison highlights fallon's early career parallels.
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hollywood execs see more asian stories but face ongoing challenges
helen lee-kim, lionsgate's international president, says demand for asian stories is growing but filmmaking remains difficult. the comment came at the busan film festival during a panel discussion.
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Netflix VFX Chief Warns AI Needs Human Oversight
Netflix’s VFX head says generative AI expands creative options but requires human judgment to align with storytelling. The comment came during a panel at Busan’s InnoAsia event.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fan Bingbing warns AI microdramas may harm young Chinese viewers
Fan Bingbing criticized AI microdramas at Busan Film Festival, questioning their impact on young Chinese audiences. She praised Wayne Wang’s film 'Diary of a Mad Old Man' at the event.
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julia ormond's legal team confirms michael ovitz deposition
julia ormond's legal team confirmed michael ovitz must complete his deposition in her case. the court ruled he 'inappropriately terminated' the process after questions about jeffrey epstein arose.
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charlie cox calls for 'daredevil' revival at comic con
charlie cox, playing matt murdock, urged fans to support 'daredevil' after disney+ canceled 'born again'. he spoke at nycc with co-stars about the series' future.
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CAA Exec Ordered to Depose in Ormond Lawsuit
A judge has mandated Michael Ovitz to complete his deposition in a sexual assault case against CAA. Ormond claims the agency arranged a meeting with Weinstein in December.
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jost and chun launch indie comedy series
colin jost and danny chun are creating a new sitcom titled '6 bed 1 bath' with six episodes. the show centers on five roommates in their 20s sharing an apartment with a man who has lived there for years.
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gordon-levitt warns ai could threaten personal privacy
actor and activist joseph gordon-levitt warns ai models are being trained to hijack intimacy. he cites risks to democracy and personal freedom in his new interview.
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streamers fail to rescue kids content creators
kids content producers struggle to secure financing for their series. many are at mipcom, the annual tv industry event in Cannes.