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Kinema Streams 'Holding Liat,' Funds Gaza Soup Kitchen
Kinema is partnering with Rabbis for Ceasefire and Expanding Our Conversation on Israel/Palestine to stream Berlinale winner 'Holding Liat' and 'Everything You Have Is Yours' for limited runs, with ha
Costume Designers Reveal the Job Is Half Logistics
IndieWire's costume design roundtable made clear that Emmy-contending designers spend as much time managing budgets and labor as they do on creative choices, with panelists describing the role as 'hal
Grasshopper Film Lands Kogonada's Sundance Pic 'Zi'
Grasshopper Film has acquired North American distribution rights to Kogonada's sci-fi/supernatural film 'Zi,' which premiered at Sundance and is set for a fall theatrical release.
APOS 2026: Netflix, Disney, Prime, WBD Chiefs to Bali
Top APAC streaming chiefs from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery will headline APOS 2026 in Bali June 16-18, with dedicated sessions on AI, microdramas, sports, and piracy enfor
Suganami Joins Stone's 'White Lies' Cast
Oliver Stone has cast actress and climate activist Stephanie Suganami in his first feature film since 2016's 'Snowden,' joining an ensemble led by Josh Hartnett for the multi-generational drama 'White
Mark Hamill Joins Twisted Metal S3 as Sweet Tooth's
Mark Hamill is joining Peacock's Twisted Metal in a recurring Season 3 role as Pope Charlie Kane, the leader of the Eastern Sovereignty and estranged father of the murderous clown Sweet Tooth.
Cretton on Wonder Man Season 2, Shang-Chi 2
Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton detailed the state of his sprawling Marvel/Sony slate on Deadline's Crew Call podcast, revealing Wonder Man Season 2 is in development, offering updates on Shang-Chi 2,
Emmy Predictions: Directing — ‘Beef,’ ‘Hacks’ and an Overdue Vince Gilligan Lead the Field
Variety projects Vince Gilligan as the frontrunner for Emmy directing (drama) with 'Pluribus,' despite 23 career nominations and four wins — none for his own directing or writing.
West Wilson Leaves Summer House After 3 Seasons
West Wilson is exiting Bravo's Summer House after three seasons, confirmed by a source close to production. His departure follows a scandal involving a hookup with co-star Amanda Batula that devastate
MiniMax Unveils Hub: All-in-One AI Video Generator
MiniMax unveiled Hub at the Shanghai International Film Festival, an all-in-one AI video generator that consolidates image, video, voiceover, music, and editing into a single agent-driven platform wit
Derek Yee mentors young Hong Kong directors at SIFF
Veteran filmmaker Derek Yee used his Shanghai International Film Festival forum to champion the Director’s Succession Scheme, mentoring emerging Hong Kong directors and urging them to stay involved th
Disney Branded TV Rebrands As Disney Kids & Family
Disney Branded Television is rebranding as Disney Kids & Family, a change announced by chairman Debra OConnell and division head Ayo Davis to creative partners to better reflect the unit's content and
Guillermo del Toro, Kris Bowers and More Elected to Expanded 60-Member Film Academy Board of Governors
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has elected its 2026-2027 Board of Governors, expanding the body to 60 members for the first time and welcoming Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Tor
Netflix Adapts 'Icebreaker' With Alex Cooper Producing
Netflix has ordered a TV series adaptation of Hannah Grace's hockey romance novel 'Icebreaker,' with Alex Cooper's Unwell Productions producing and Amanda Lasher as showrunner.
Jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91 in Germany
South African jazz pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, born Adolph Johannes Brand and best known for the anti-apartheid anthem 'Mannenberg,' has died at 91 in Germany after a short illness, his par
Jordan Boosts Film Rebate to 45%, Partners With
Jordan is sweetening its film-incentive package with a 45% cash rebate and up to 56% in total tax savings while Olivewood Film Studios in Amman partners with U.S. operator Shadowbox to scale up intern
McKellen Shouts 'Mar-a-Lago' Filming Avengers: Doomsday
Sir Ian McKellen told 2,000 film fans at a Rome open-air screening that he shouted "Mar-a-Lago!" while filming a destruction scene for Avengers: Doomsday, and revealed he is reprising Gandalf in a new
Urban Outfitters Drops Pride Vinyl: Robyn, Wet Leg
Urban Outfitters has launched a Pride Month vinyl collection featuring 11 artists including Robyn, Wet Leg, and Slayyyter, with exclusive colored pressings priced from $17.98 to $44.98, and is partner
Boy George Uses AI to Rerecord 'Karma Chameleon'
Culture Club and Boy George used AI to recreate the original 1983 vocals on "Karma Chameleon" and launched Artist Included, a new music technology company structured to give artists the majority of re
Eraser Turns 30: Russell on Making Arnold Vulnerable
"Eraser" celebrates its 30th anniversary with a 4K UHD reissue from Warner Bros. on June 16, as director Chuck Russell reflects on casting James Caan and James Coburn to coax a more vulnerable perform
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