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TIFF Sets Christopher Nolan Retrospective Ahead Of ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan’s first feature, Following, screened in TIFF’s discovery competition following its debut at Rotterdam in 1998. This summer, Following will return to the TIFF Lightbox as part of a large-scale retrospective of Nolan’s work ahead of The Odyssey. Titled ‘Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs’, the retrospective will run at TIFF Lightbox from July 8 to […]

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Saudi Arabia’s MBC Studios Sets 2026 Release For Hana Alomair’s ‘Traveller’s Hell’ As It Doubles Down On Local Productions

MBC Studios is gearing up for a 2026 release of Hana Alomair’s Traveller’s Hell following the trials of a young woman who unwittingly picks up a serial killer posing as a stranded motorist on a remote mountain road. First announced in 2024, it is is a landmark production for MBC Studios, both for its female […]

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus To Make Broadway Debut This Fall In ‘Other Desert Cities’ With Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery & Lily Rabe

Julia Louis-Dreyfus will make her Broadway debut alongside Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery and Lily Rabe in the first Broadway revival of Jon Robin Baitz’s Tony Award-winning play Other Desert Cities, directed by Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey. Other Desert Cities will play a 16-week limited engagement at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre with previews […]

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Producer Accent Aigu Entertainment Restructures With New-Look Management Team

EXCLUSIVE: Heated Rivalry producer Accent Aigu Entertainment has reset its management structure. The Toronto-based production house today outlined a new structure and made several appointments. Among the changes, company co-founders Jacob Tierney, who wrote Heated Rivalry, and Brendan Brady, the show’s producer, will switch from co-Presidents to new roles. Tierney will become Chief Creative Officer […]

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‘Evita’ Starring Rachel Zegler Sets Broadway Opening Date, Venue

The previously announced Broadway revival of Evita starring Rachel Zegler will begin performances Saturday, February 27, 2027, at the Winter Garden Theatre, with an opening night of Thursday, March 25, 2027. The dates and venue were announced today by producers Jamie Lloyd and Michael Harrison. Lloyd directs the Tim Rice-Andrew Lloyd Webber revival, which received […]

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Wscripted 2026 Screenplay List: Fatimah Asghar, Chloe Abrahams & Angelique Knights Projects Make Cut

EXCLUSIVE: Wscripted has unveiled its sixth Cannes Screenplay List showcasing projects by female and non-binary filmmakers and screenwriters seeking producing and financing partners. (scroll down for full-list) The list is presented in partnership with MUBI, a long-time supporter of women in cinema, with recent female-directed acquisitions including Cannes 2026 Un Certain Regard opener Teenage Sex […]

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‘007 First Light’ Narrative Director On Building A Cinematic Origin Story For An Iconic Super Spy

IO Interactive would like to reintroduce you to the man who needs no introduction. Next to Godzilla, James Bond is one of pop culture’s longest running film franchises. From Sean Connery to Timothy Dalton to Daniel Craig, there’s been many iterations of the swaggering international super spy but none that showcase his humble beginnings until […]

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Pawel Pawlikowski & Ruben Östlund Set For Croatia’s Slano Film Days

Pawel Pawlikowski and Ruben Östlund are among the names that will attend this year’s Slano Film Days in Croatia. Pawlikowski will present his latest feature, Fatherland, at the event. Fatherland debuted last week at the Cannes Film Festival, where Pawlikowski won the Best Director award. He shared the award with Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, […]

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CBC Renews ‘Saint-Pierre’ For Season 3

EXCLUSIVE: CBC is returning to Saint-Pierre for a third time. The Canadian broadcaster has greenlit a third run of the cop drama, which stars Allan Hawco (Republic of Doyle) and Jósephine Jobert (Death in Paradise). The twelve-part run will begin filming in Newfoundland and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon in July. Hawco Productions is back to produce for CBC […]

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Breaking Baz: Hammer’s ‘Horror Of Dracula’ Starring Christopher Lee Is Ready To Sink Its Teeth Into Audiences At Halloween With Censored Scenes Restored – Exclusive Interview

A fully restored 4K version of 1958s Horror of Dracula starring Christopher Lee as Bram Stoker’s nightmarish creation will be released into cinemas, in time for Halloween, John Gore owner of the Hammer Horror Films label, tells Deadline. Hammer is now a part of recently formed John Gore Studios. Horror of Dracula will also be available on home […]

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Samantha Bee Sitcom ‘The Ambassador’ Toplines CBC’s Latest Slate

Samantha Bee will play Canada’s unorthodox ambassador to Bulgaria in a comedy for pubcaster the CBC. The Ambassador was announced this morning at CBC’s upfront, along with new series from the exec producer of Cardinal and Snowpiercer, and the creators of Norsemen and producers of Lilyhammer and Letterkenny, and a drama based on hockey star […]

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Russell Crowe Defends Gruff Exchange With Autograph Hunters: “What’s Your Problem?”

Are you not entertained? That was the basic message from Russell Crowe after he was filmed having a terse exchange with autograph hunters in Paris on Monday. The Gladiator actor, who has a reputation for being occasionally gruff, was leaving his hotel and heading for the airport when he was confronted by fans seeking selfies […]

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‘Paddington 4’: Armando Iannucci & Simon Blackwell Confirmed As Co-Writers On Next Feature Inspired By Michael Bond’s Children’s Classic

Amando Iannucci has been confirmed as co-writer on Paddington 4 alongside long-time collaborator Simon Blackwell. The fourth feature in the family-focused $700 million box office franchise was first teased by Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh at CinemaCon in April. No story details have been released as yet. It will follow 2024’s Paddington in Peru for which […]

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Fox Station Vet Patrick Paolini Named Tegna CEO As It Battles Through Nexstar Merger Litigation

EXCLUSIVE: Tegna has named Fox Television Stations veteran Patrick Paolini CEO as the station group looks to resolve litigation seeking to undo its merger with larger rival Nexstar. Paolini spent 26 years at the Fox stations, including most recently as EVP of ad sales, departing the company last week. Before assuming the role at Fox […]

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Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger Launches Ventures Arm

Gary Lineker’s Rest is… outfit Goalhanger has launched a ventures arm. Goalhanger Ventures’ first investment is in Charlie Tymon’s Invisble Media, which runs digital media platform and YouTube channel Invisible Hand. It has also struck a partnership with Backyard Cricket, a sports creator brand. Invisible Media said its videos “unpack the forces shaping modern life, […]

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Netflix Unveils First Brazilian Medical Drama ‘MED’ Amid Slate Of New Originals

Netflix is launching MED, a medical drama out of Brazil. The streamer announced a slate of new Brazilian originals today as the Rio2C film and TV confab got underway. MED will be Netflix’s first medical drama from Brazil. Clara Moneke will star and Paranoid is the production company, the same label that produced global hit […]

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Ampere Analysis Sold To Private Equity Firm Goldenpeak & Buys PlumResearch At Same Time

Ampere Analysis today has a new owner and another research house in its stable. Private equity firm Goldenpeak has acquired the influential UK-based entertainment analysis business for an undisclosed fee, marking the first time Ampere has had an institutional investor on board. At the same time, Ampere has acquired PlumResearch, the Poland-based audience specialist company. […]

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Banijay Takes On Norway’s ‘The Comedy League’

EXCLUSIVE: Banijay Entertainment has acquired global rights to Norwegian comedy format The Comedy League (Ligaen). The show, which has already been recommissioned locally for a second season on TV2, sees entertainers go head-to-head in a series of sporting challenges. Its creators, Håkon Herresthal and Steffan Ludvigsen at Happy Sheriff, say it delivers a “fresh twist […]

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Russell T. Davies Reveals Dream Lead For An American Version Of His Upcoming Queer Drama ‘Tip Toe’

Russell T. Davies’ “angriest and darkest series yet” launches on Sunday but the Doctor Who showrunner is already thinking about the shape of an American version, and he has talent in mind. Davies’ new show Tip Toe is about a gay bar owner in Manchester and his long-standing neighbor, who become embroiled in a feud. […]

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Philippines Revamps Academy To Bolster Oscars Campaigns & Film Worker Protections

The Film Academy of the Philippines is being revamped to strengthen its core missions of campaigning for Philippine cinema at the Oscars and other awards ceremonies, as well as protecting film workers’ rights. Headed by filmmaker Paolo Villaluna, the academy was in Cannes last week to meet with film agencies, festivals, awards organisations and campaign […]

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Triple Green CineCapital Sets Charlie Nguyen Video Game Adaptation ‘The Scourge’ As First Vietnamese Investment

Southeast Asian film investment fund Triple Green CineCapital (TGC) has announced its first investment in a Vietnamese project, partnering with Charlie Nguyen’s Chanh Phuong Films on The Scourge. The horror drama is based on a Vietnamese video game of the same name, which has more than 100,000 downloads and a 94% positive rating on Steam. […]

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Sonny Rollins Dies: Jazz Great Was 95

Sonny Rollins, one of the most influential saxophone players in jazz history died today at his home in Woodstock, NY. That, according to a post on his official social media. He was 95. The tenor saxophonist’s 60-plus year career saw him record 60-plus albums. His compositions “St. Thomas,” “Oleo,” “Doxy” and “Airegin” are jazz standards. […]

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American Music Awards Winners List: Sombr & – Huntr/X Among Early Names Announced

Taylor Swift, the winningest artist in the history of the American Music Awards with 40 trophies, has been nominated for another eight in categories including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (The Life of a Showgirl), Song of the Year (“The Fate of Ophelia”), Best Music Video (“The Fate of Ophelia”), Song of […]

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Global Box Office Top 10: ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ $163M WW, ‘Michael’ Nears $800M WW, China’s ‘Dear You’ Touches $151M+

Below in all its glory is this weekend’s top 10 at the global box office, courtesy of Comscore. Note that domestic figures are Memorial Day weekend 4-day. As we continue to propel through summer, a reminder of what the top 5 films are so far this year around the globe: 2. Michael (Universal/Lionsgate) $55.1M WW […]

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Leo Woodall Opens Up About ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’ Casting: “It’s A Boyhood Dream For Me”

Leo Woodall may be journeying to fantastical locales with his foray into Middle-earth, but his casting in the continuation of The Lord of the Rings saga is planted firmly in the realm of reality. The Vladimir star recently opened up to People about his casting, saying, “It means everything. It’s a boyhood dream for me.” […]

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Hannah Einbinder & ‘Hacks’ Creators Bid Farewell To Show, Recall Full-Circle “Coincidence” Filming Paris Finale: “So Proud Of What We’ve Done”

As Hacks takes its final bow on HBO Max this week, the cast and creators are bidding a heartfelt farewell to the 5x Golden Globe-winning comedy drama. On Sunday, Ava Daniels star Hannah Einbinder expressed her appreciation for series creators Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky and Lucia Aniello, explaining how the show has “made everything […]

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Films Are More Likely To Star Actors Named Chris Or A Talking Animal Than Women Over 60, UK Anti-Ageism Analysis Finds

A new analysis of the top-grossing U.K. films of the past three years has unveiled that they are more likely to star actors named Chris or feature a talking animal in the lead role than a woman over the age of 60. The study, conducted by the Centre for Aging Better as part of the […]

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California and L.A. Candidates To Participate In Jamie’s List Forum With One Week To Primary

With one week until the primary election, producer and podcaster Jamie Patricof and political strategist Mathew Littman plan to host what may be a final candidates’ forum for those seeking city, congressional and statewide office. The Zoom forum, to start at noon PT on Tuesday, will feature mayoral candidates Karen Bass, Nithya Raman and Adam […]

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Owen Wilson & Jason Keller On The Impact Of Father Figures On Burgeoning Athletes In ‘Stick’ – Crew Call Podcast

If you have a high school student in competitive sports, then when it comes to Apple TV’s Stick, if you know, you know. Although set in the world of golf, the Jason Keller-created series captures the idiosyncrasies, cynicisms, headaches and ambitions of young athletes no matter how talented they are. Oh, and that nagging coach […]

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‘Big Bang Theory’ Alum Joins Spinoff ‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’

We’re getting a first glimpse of another Big Bang Theory alum in the upcoming spinoff Stuart Fails To Save the Universe. Wil Wheaton, who recurred as a heightened version of himself in the mothership series, makes a very quick cameo appearance in a new sizzle reel released Sunday by HBO Max. At the 0:30 mark, […]

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TIFF Sets Christopher Nolan Retrospective Ahead Of ‘The Odyssey’

Saudi Arabia’s MBC Studios Sets 2026 Release For Hana Alomair’s ‘Traveller’s Hell’ As It Doubles Down On Local Productions

Julia Louis-Dreyfus To Make Broadway Debut This Fall In ‘Other Desert Cities’ With Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery & Lily Rabe

‘Heated Rivalry’ Producer Accent Aigu Entertainment Restructures With New-Look Management Team

‘Evita’ Starring Rachel Zegler Sets Broadway Opening Date, Venue

Wscripted 2026 Screenplay List: Fatimah Asghar, Chloe Abrahams & Angelique Knights Projects Make Cut

‘007 First Light’ Narrative Director On Building A Cinematic Origin Story For An Iconic Super Spy

Pawel Pawlikowski & Ruben Östlund Set For Croatia’s Slano Film Days

CBC Renews ‘Saint-Pierre’ For Season 3

Breaking Baz: Hammer’s ‘Horror Of Dracula’ Starring Christopher Lee Is Ready To Sink Its Teeth Into Audiences At Halloween With Censored Scenes Restored – Exclusive Interview

Samantha Bee Sitcom ‘The Ambassador’ Toplines CBC’s Latest Slate

Russell Crowe Defends Gruff Exchange With Autograph Hunters: “What’s Your Problem?”

‘Paddington 4’: Armando Iannucci & Simon Blackwell Confirmed As Co-Writers On Next Feature Inspired By Michael Bond’s Children’s Classic

Fox Station Vet Patrick Paolini Named Tegna CEO As It Battles Through Nexstar Merger Litigation

Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger Launches Ventures Arm

Netflix Unveils First Brazilian Medical Drama ‘MED’ Amid Slate Of New Originals

Ampere Analysis Sold To Private Equity Firm Goldenpeak & Buys PlumResearch At Same Time

Banijay Takes On Norway’s ‘The Comedy League’

Russell T. Davies Reveals Dream Lead For An American Version Of His Upcoming Queer Drama ‘Tip Toe’

Philippines Revamps Academy To Bolster Oscars Campaigns & Film Worker Protections

Triple Green CineCapital Sets Charlie Nguyen Video Game Adaptation ‘The Scourge’ As First Vietnamese Investment

Sonny Rollins Dies: Jazz Great Was 95

American Music Awards Winners List: Sombr & – Huntr/X Among Early Names Announced

Global Box Office Top 10: ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ $163M WW, ‘Michael’ Nears $800M WW, China’s ‘Dear You’ Touches $151M+

Leo Woodall Opens Up About ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’ Casting: “It’s A Boyhood Dream For Me”

Hannah Einbinder & ‘Hacks’ Creators Bid Farewell To Show, Recall Full-Circle “Coincidence” Filming Paris Finale: “So Proud Of What We’ve Done”

Films Are More Likely To Star Actors Named Chris Or A Talking Animal Than Women Over 60, UK Anti-Ageism Analysis Finds

California and L.A. Candidates To Participate In Jamie’s List Forum With One Week To Primary

Owen Wilson & Jason Keller On The Impact Of Father Figures On Burgeoning Athletes In ‘Stick’ – Crew Call Podcast

‘Big Bang Theory’ Alum Joins Spinoff ‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’

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