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Christian White Signs U.S. Deal with TFC Management
Australian screenwriter and author Christian White has secured U.S. representation with TFC Management, expanding his profile as the creator of Netflix’s Clickbait and a prolific novelist with multipl
Balinale opens ‘Euphoria’, closes ‘The End’ short award
Balinale’s 19th edition opened with Julian Rosefeldt’s “Euphoria” and will close with Joshua Oppenheimer’s “The End,” adding a new Best Indonesian Short Tapestry category while showcasing 94 films fro
Janus Films Acquires America Rights to Cannes Prize
Janus Films has locked down North American rights to Valeska Grisebach’s border‑town drama *The Dreamed Adventure* after it clinched the Cannes Jury Prize, a move echoed by both Deadline and IndieWire
‘Rambo’ Prequel Movie Sets 2027 Release Date
After weeks of US‑Iran tension coverage, SKIMNEWS pivots to Hollywood, announcing Lionsgate's revival of the Rambo franchise with a prequel titled "John Rambo" slated for June 4, 2027. The film, direc
Kristen Connolly Signs With Strand Entertainment
Strand Entertainment has signed actress Kristen Connolly for management, adding the veteran of Netflix's House of Cards and Amazon's The Summer I Turned Pretty to its growing roster.
Stranger Things Drops Finale Script, Duffer Foreword
The Duffer brothers have unveiled the full script for Stranger Things’ series‑finale episode “The Rightside Up,” complete with a heartfelt foreword that reveals how writing the finale was their most e
Spielberg's Disclosure Day Hits Theaters June 12
Steven Spielberg's alien sci-fi thriller Disclosure Day — his first genre return since E.T. — locks a June 12, 2026 theatrical release with Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, and Josh O'Connor starring and Joh
Most-Watched TV Series of 2025-26 Across Streaming, Broadcast and Cable: ‘Stranger Things’ Leads This Season’s Rankers
Nielsen’s first‑year multiplatform rankings show Netflix’s final season of Stranger Things averaging 32.9 million viewers, making it the 2025‑26 season’s most‑watched series across streaming and broad
Netflix Drops 'I Am Frankelda' Trailer
Netflix is doubling down on international, creator-driven animation with 'I Am Frankelda,' a Mexican stop-motion horror musical that marks a cultural milestone as the country's first independent film
Starboard Acquires Wardcliffe at Cannes
Starboard Entertainment has added the pandemic thriller *Wardcliffe* to its slate after acquiring it at Cannes Market. Written and directed by debut filmmaker David Ferino, the film stars Joel McKinno
Netflix 'Rafa' Doc Details Nadal's Mueller-Weiss Foot Injury
Netflix premieres a four-part documentary "Rafa" offering an intimate look at Rafael Nadal's career, including the Mueller-Weiss foot disease that nearly ended it and his self-identification as a "com
Hallie Jackson’s Stream to Air on KNTV Starting June 1
Hallie Jackson’s two‑hour streaming show will debut on NBC‑owned KNTV in San Francisco, marking the first time NBC News Now content airs on linear TV and underscoring the network’s push to blend strea
Easterseals Rebrands Media Access Awards as Darcys
Easterseals has transformed the decades‑old Media Access Awards into the Darcys—its new Disability Arts & Culture Awards—partnering with Film Independent and a disability‑led advisory board to broaden
Zac Efron to Star & Exec Produce HBO/A24 'Angel Heart'
Zac Efron is set to lead and co‑produce HBO and A24’s new drama “Angel Heart,” a modern reimagining of the cult 1987 film and its source novel. Written by Zach Baylin and directed by Jonathan Van Tull
HBO Max and Netflix Lead Emmy Outstanding Movie Race
As the Emmys draw near, HBO Max slipped a surprise Sundance acquisition, “Miss You, Love You,” into the newly renamed Outstanding Movie category, directly challenging Netflix’s three‑film push that in
Linda Cardellini Takes Impossible Role in DTF St. Louis
Linda Cardellini tackles the morally ambiguous character Carol Love‑Smernitch in HBO’s limited series DTF St. Louis, exploring themes of intimacy and alienation while navigating a complex love triangl
'The Paper' Panel: Documentary Style Lets Villain Go Vulnerable
IndieWire's Emmy-season panel on Peacock's 'The Paper' spotlighted how the show's documentary format — inherited from 'The Office' — let director Tazbeh Chavez and editor Julie Cohen capture a quieter
Melbourne Designer Wins Furniture Award for Eggshell Lamps
Melbourne designer Joanne Odisho won Australia's Furniture Design Award for her Mod-u lamps, a configurable lighting collection molded from crushed eggshells collected from local cafes and bound with
Carney’s ‘Power Ballad’ Stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas
Director John Carney discusses his newest musical drama ‘Power Ballad’, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, highlighting their casting, character arcs, and the film’s focus on music’s emotional power.
Study Proves Pianist Touch Directly Shapes Piano Tone
A PNAS study used ultra-high-speed sensors to prove that elite pianists' finger movements causally shape a piano's timbre, resolving a century-old debate over whether touch truly alters tone color.
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