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Martin Short’s Comedic Genius Lauded in ‘Marty, Life Is Short’ Doc Trailer
Netflix is set to launch 'Marty, Life Is Short' on May 12, a documentary that charts Martin Short’s legendary comedy career and personal tragedies, featuring tributes from Steve Martin, Eugene Levy an
Gere, Silvers Join Zwick's Asymmetry; FilmNation Cannes
Oscar‑winner Edward Zwick is adapting Lisa Halliday’s acclaimed novel Asymmetry into a romantic drama starring Richard Gere and Diana Silvers. The film, produced by Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz with
Sawhorse promotes movies on Fortnite, Roblox, GTA 6
Hollywood is increasingly turning to gaming platforms like Fortnite, Roblox, and the upcoming GTA 6 to promote movies, with agencies such as Sawhorse Productions crafting interactive experiences for b
Vietnam renames film 'Woman Who Loves Luxury Goods 2'
Vietnam has given the sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada' a new title, calling it 'The Woman Who Loves Luxury Goods 2', illustrating how localized naming can reshape a film’s market perception.
Lufthansa Finds Oscar Confiscated by TSA at JFK
After TSA agents at JFK barred filmmaker Pavel Talankin from carrying his Oscar onto a Lufthansa flight, the missing statuette was located in Frankfurt and is being returned to him.
Waddingham & Gatwa Host Final SNL UK Episodes
Saturday Night Live U.K. announced its final two hosts—Hannah Waddingham on May 9 and Ncuti Gatwa on May 16—alongside musical guests Myles Smith and Holly Humberstone, as the series approaches the end
Michael B. Jordan Voices Sea Otter in Netflix Swapped
Even as Netflix reels from a double‑digit stock dip after Reed’s exit, it rolls out the family‑focused animated feature "Swapped", starring Michael B. Jordan in his first post‑Oscar voice role. Meanwh
Saudi Arabia Sportswashing, Spain, Jeff Pope Lunch
The International Insider flags Saudi Arabia’s retreat from high‑profile sports and cultural sponsorships, branding its moves as “sportswashing” and “culturewashing.” At the same time, the newsletter
Campopiano Wraps 'Farmer And The Shark' Jaws Doc
Filmmaker John Campopiano has completed production on 'The Farmer and the Shark,' a feature documentary examining Jaws actor Craig Kingsbury's behind-and-in-front-of-the-camera influence on the iconic
Focus Asia 2026 Prizes Go to Two First-Time Directors
Focus Asia's 2026 edition in Udine awarded its two top prizes — the White Light Award and the TAICCA Award — both to first-time directors, marking the first time the market's highest honors went exclu
Spotify adds Verified badge to label human artists
Spotify is launching a green‑check “Verified by Spotify” badge to flag human artists, a move aimed at cutting through the surge of AI‑generated music. Critics argue the system only proves humanity, no
Emily Lim’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream thrills audience
Director Emily Lim’s breezy, interactive staging of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Globe turns Shakespeare into a family‑friendly romp, with lavish costumes, a blooming set, and lively folk music. W
Netflix adds 20 paid trainee spots to Dept. Q
Netflix and Left Bank Pictures are launching a paid training programme that will place 20 Scottish trainees on the next season of the hit series Dept. Q, with support from Sony Pictures Television and
Ashutosh Gowariker Named Director of 57th IFFI
Bollywood director Ashutosh Gowariker has been named the new festival director of India’s 57th International Film Festival of India, succeeding Shekhar Kapur and will oversee the November event in Goa
Mother Mary Joins Hollywood's Failed Pop Star Movies
A critic argues A24's Mother Mary — starring Anne Hathaway as a fictional pop diva with original music by FKA twigs, Charli xcx, and Jack Antonoff — is the latest casualty of Hollywood's persistent in
Indie Labels Face Talent Grab as Major Advances Surge
Indie labels like Sub Pop and Secretly Group are celebrating milestones, but they warn that streaming’s meager payouts, soaring touring costs, and a wobbling vinyl market are squeezing out mid‑tier ar
Netflix's 'Swapped': Jordan & Temple in Animated Body-Swap Comedy
Netflix's animated body-swap comedy "Swapped," directed by "Tangled" co-director Nathan Greno, stars Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple as rival-species creatures forced into each other's bodies, with
Rebel Wilson sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes
Actress Rebel Wilson is sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes, who alleges Wilson’s social‑media claims that she fabricated a sexual‑harassment complaint are false, amid disputed accounts of a sha
Purin Film Fund Awards $160K to Six Southeast Asian Projects
The Bangkok-based Purin Film Fund announced $160,000 in production and post-production support for six independent Southeast Asian film projects in its Spring 2026 round, spanning fiction and document
Paramount Sued by Subscribers Over $110B Warner Bros. Deal
Five streaming subscribers filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to block the $110 billion Paramount Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, alleging higher prices, fewer theatrical options, and th
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