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Kling AI Panels Cannes on Faster, Cheaper Film Making
Kling AI convened a Cannes Marche panel where three filmmakers from the U.S., China and South Korea showcased how AI tools can accelerate production and cut costs, blending them with traditional techn
De Niro Mocks Trump's Unreleased Epstein Files on Colbert
Robert De Niro used his turn as a rotating guest host on Stephen Colbert's penultimate 'Late Show' episode to crack a joke about the 2.5 million Epstein files Trump has not released, drawing loud appl
Damon Lindelof Fired After Star Wars Pitch
Damon Lindelof’s ambitious Star Wars script, which aimed to pit nostalgia against revisionist storytelling, was shelved after Lucasfilm fired him, highlighting the fragile balance between creative vis
Taiba Akhuetie Debuts Hair-Object Art in London
Taiba Akhuetie’s hair‑crafted objects—handbags, mirrors, chairs and a viral umbrella—are on display at the Sarabande Foundation in London, positioning Black hair styling as a recognized fine‑art mediu
Jeethu Joseph calls Drishyam 3 a psychological family drama
Director Jeethu Joseph reveals that the upcoming Drishyam 3 will shift from thriller twists to a psychological family drama centered on Georgekutty’s lingering fear of police, while hinting at possibl
Christina Malach Named President of Scripted at Media Res
Christina Malach has been promoted to President of Scripted Series at Media Res, succeeding Lindsey Springer who exits after six years leading the indie studio behind The Morning Show and Pachinko.
Handler Calls Roast Comics Racist, Sexist
Chelsea Handler condemned the jokes of Netflix's "The Roast of Kevin Hart" as racist and sexist, targeting host Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe, and sparked a back‑and‑forth with the comics and Sher
Mike White Adds Survivor Stars to White Lotus Season 4
Creator Mike White has tapped Survivor 50 contestants Charlie Davis and Kamilla Karthigesu for cameo roles in HBO’s The White Lotus Season 4, expanding the series’ tradition of featuring reality‑TV al
Andy Garcia Directs, Stars in Neo-Noir 'Diamond'
Andy Garcia’s debut as writer‑director‑star in *Diamond* drops a 1940s‑style gumshoe into modern Los Angeles, marrying classic noir trappings with contemporary settings for a surreal, satirical myster
Rebecca Yarros Announces New Romance 'Peculiar Stars'
Rebecca Yarros, the bestselling author behind the Fourth Wing series, is releasing a new standalone romance, "Peculiar Stars", on Nov. 17. The $32.99 novel, available for pre‑order on Amazon and Barne
The Man I Love Receives 10‑Minute Ovation at Cannes
At Cannes, Ira Sachs’ drama The Man I Love earned a 10‑minute standing ovation, with critics from Deadline and IndieWire praising its celebration of life amid the AIDS crisis and Rami Malek’s haunting
Inde Navarrette Humanizes Nikki in Obsession
Inde Navarrette discusses her approach to humanizing the character Nikki in the horror film *Obsession*, emphasizing the emotional complexity behind a role that blends victimhood and villainy.
'Undertone' Grosses $20M on $500K Budget via Audio Horror
The producers behind "Undertone," a $500,000 audio-driven horror film that grossed over $20 million worldwide after an A24 acquisition, broke down their indie success story at a Cannes panel hosted by
Apple TV Streams 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' Finale
Apple TV is rolling out the daring drama “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” a series that follows a single mother’s fierce custody battle and her turn to OnlyFans for financial survival. The show’s creator
Meet Rover, the Shorts Streamer That Aims to Democratize Moviemaking: It’s ‘Like Sitting in the Room With the Filmmaker’
Rover, the Australian streaming startup that launched in November 2025, is democratizing short‑film creation by bundling award‑winning shorts with their screenplays, gear specs and director podcasts.
Schmigadoon! Sets 2027 Tour, 60-Country Licensing Deal
Schmigadoon!, the most Tony-nominated musical of the 2025-2026 Broadway season, will launch a 2027 North American tour while securing global stage licensing rights for productions in over 60 countries
Major Broadway & West End Theater Owner ATG Entertainment In Early Stages Of Possible Sale – Report
ATG Entertainment, the UK‑based operator of more than 70 theatres including top Broadway and West End venues, is in early‑stage talks to sell its controlling stake, with a potential valuation exceedin
Doc Shows Bruce Dern's Acting Tied to Marathon Running
As tech giants roll out AI across daily tools, a new documentary shines a spotlight on a different kind of endurance: Bruce Dern's lifelong marathon running that powered his decades‑long character‑act
Matt Damon in Talks for Daniels Film After Gosling Exit
Matt Damon is being considered to replace Ryan Gosling as the lead in the Daniels’ next untitled film, as Universal pushes the project’s release to November 2027 after delaying it from June.
Arab Strap Launch New Album Half-Told Tales With Acerbic Single “You You You”
Scottish duo Arab Strap returns with their caustic new album Half‑Told Tales, arriving on Sep 4 via Rock Action, led by the single “You You You” and a Luke Bovill‑directed video. The album’s lyrics ta
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