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Ambulance Producer Sues Dragonfly Over Mental Health Injuries
A former executive producer on BBC's long-running documentary Ambulance is suing the Banijay-owned production company behind it, claiming he suffered psychiatric injuries during his years making the s
Alternativa Distribution Launches To Bring Global South Films To TV & Streaming; Slate Includes Cannes Titles ‘A Poet’ & ‘If Only I Could Hibernate’
Alternativa Distribution, a new sales arm of not-for-profit Alternativa, launches with a ten-film Global South slate and a 'fair play' revenue-share model aimed at TV and streaming buyers.
MPA, APSA Reopen Film Fund for Asia Pacific Screenwriters – Global Bulletin
The Motion Picture Association and Asia Pacific Screen Awards have opened their 2026 joint film fund, awarding five $10,000 script development grants to Asia Pacific filmmakers in an announcement made
Rhayuela Restructures as Duran Launches El Sol Ermitaño
Colombia's 30-plus-year-old production house Rhayuela is handing day-to-day operations to Catherine Villareal and Ana María Tarazona, with founding partner Federico Duran carving out his own shingle,
Robin Bernstein’s Mapalakata Reimagines South Africa’s Pre-Gold History
South African photographer Robin Bernstein's debut publication *Mapalakata* captures the layered histories of Mpumalanga through images of people, landscapes, and relics tied to pre-colonial trade, fa
Gillian Armstrong on Sam Neill’s Sudden Death After Remission
Director Gillian Armstrong shares a heartfelt personal tribute to actor Sam Neill, reflecting on their collaboration, his legacy, and the shock of his sudden death following cancer treatment.
Netflix's 'Plastic Beauty' Sets Sept 17 Premiere, Adds 23
Netflix's Japanese-language drama "Plastic Beauty," set inside the country's booming cosmetic surgery industry and starring Mayu Matsuoka and Riisa Naka, will premiere Sept. 17 with 23 new cast member
Anya Taylor-Joy Stars in Apple TV Thriller 'Lucky'
Anya Taylor-Joy stars as a con artist on the run in "Lucky," a seven-episode Apple TV limited series adapted from Marissa Stapley's 2021 novel, with the first two episodes debuting July 15.
Freese: USMNT World Cup Criticism 'Hurts My Heart'
USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese publicly pushed back against the backlash following the team's 4-1 elimination loss to Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, saying the criticism 'hurts my heart' and that the sq
Billy Joel Stopped Writing Songs Because He Didn’t Want to ‘Dilute’ His Legacy
Billy Joel explained in a recent Rick Beato interview why he hasn't released a rock album since 1993's "River of Dreams," saying he didn't want to "dilute" his legacy and consciously stopped at 12 alb
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Tracks $200M+ Global Opening
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' heads into its opening weekend tracking $85M-$100M domestic and $200M+ worldwide, with $30M-$40M in presales, positive early word of mouth, and an uncluttered marketp
Sasha Waters On Mary Oliver Documentary, Doc Talk
Director Sasha Waters joins Deadline's Doc Talk podcast to discuss her new documentary "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World," which traces the poet's journey from obscurity to pop culture ic
IndieWire Earns Two Daytime Emmy Noms for Craft Roundtables
IndieWire received two Daytime Emmy nominations for its first-year Craft Roundtables video series, putting the digital outlet in competition with established daytime TV programs like 'The Drew Barrymo
‘Lucky’ Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come To Apple TV?
Apple TV's limited series 'Lucky,' starring Anya Taylor-Joy as a con artist on the run, premieres July 15 with a two-episode drop followed by weekly releases through the August 19 finale.
‘Little House On The Prairie’ Adaptation Arrives With Modest Opening On Netflix; ‘I Will Find You’ Stays At No. 1 For TV
Netflix's Little House on the Prairie reboot debuted modestly at No. 3 on the English TV chart with 6.4 million views, while Harlan Coben's I Will Find You held the top spot for a fourth straight week
Lily Allen Cancels 6 Arena Dates for Theater Shows
Lily Allen and Live Nation are dropping six of seven arena dates on the fall 'West End Girl' tour in favor of smaller theaters and amphitheaters, though the Madison Square Garden opener remains on the
Fox Fall 2026 Schedule: Animal Control Joins Sunday Toons
Fox has released its fall 2026 premiere schedule, headlined by returning series and a live-action comedy joining its animated Sunday block, while delaying new scripted debuts until midseason.
Hachette, Elsevier Sue Google Over Gemini Book Training
Major publishers including Hachette, Elsevier, and Cengage have sued Google in New York federal court, alleging the company illegally copied millions of copyrighted books to train its Gemini AI models
Lloyd Webber Warns Broadway in 'Dire Danger' as Cats Revival Closes
Andrew Lloyd Webber warned Broadway is in 'dire danger' after his Tony-winning revival Cats: The Jellicle Ball announced an early August closing, failing to recoup its $18m production cost despite str
Campion Remembers Neill: 'Radiating Peace' in Final Months
Jane Campion's personal tribute to Sam Neill recalls their meeting during pre-production on The Piano and traces their friendship to her final hospital visits, where she found him 'radiating peace, be
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