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Locarno Winner Reframes Migration From a Hen's View
A film shot from a chicken's perspective won at the Locarno Film Festival, using an unusual animal viewpoint to reframe migration narratives and drawing both activist outreach and ethical debate.
UK Studios Shift to Data Centres as Land Values Double
A slowdown in UK film and TV production is prompting property developers to repurpose studio expansion plans for data centres, with major sites like Pinewood converting most of their new space to high
Celebrity Traitors Season 2 Casts Grant, Sheen, Hall
BBC's Celebrity Traitors has assembled what industry insiders call the most impressive reality TV cast in UK history for its second season, drawing Oscar-nominated actors, top comedians, and major cul
Tuppence Middleton Talks OCD, Guilty Pleasure
Actress Tuppence Middleton, 39, opens up about her lifelong OCD, her upcoming memoir Scorpions, and quirky personal habits, from her fear of vomiting to a guilty pleasure for the TV show Naked Attract
From The Sheep Detectives to Rivals: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Amid headlines about soaring U.S. markets and Japan’s expanding defense posture, this week’s cultural calendar offers a burst of fresh entertainment. From Craig Mazin’s sheep‑mystery starring Hugh Jac
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Mortal Kombat II Cast Guide: Who Lives, Who Dies
The Mortal Kombat II sequel expands the film’s roster with fresh fighters, kills the original hero Cole Young early, and elevates Johnny Cage to the central lead while detailing which characters survi
‘Linda Perry: Let It Die Here’ Timed To New Album, Tony Leung In ‘Silent Friend’, ‘Blue Film’ & ‘Influenced’ – Specialty Preview
This weekend’s indie film slate brings three critically praised titles to the box office: Ildikó Enyedi’s award‑winning Silent Friend starring Tony Leung, Elliott Tuttle’s provocative Blue Film, and a
Oscar Boyson’s ‘Our Hero, Balthazar’ Goes Nationwide
Oscar Boyson’s debut film *Our Hero, Balthazar*—a dark satire about a teen’s performative grief and a Texas school‑shooter plot—has moved from a Tribeca debut to a nationwide rollout after Picturehous
Black Bear, Artists Equity Launch 'A Woman in the Sun'
Black Bear and Artists Equity have teamed up to produce and co‑finance the drama 'A Woman in the Sun', starring Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek and Mia Threapleton, with production set for September 202
Merged HBO Max-Paramount+ to Capture 25% of Unscripted Demand
Parrot Analytics data shows a merged HBO Max and Paramount+ would command a 25.1% share of unscripted TV demand across SVOD platforms, topping Disney+/Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, and Peacock.
Zellweger, Spacek Join Julia Cox Directorial Debut
‘A Woman in the Sun’ brings together Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Sissy Spacek with newcomer Mia Threapleton in a drama directed by Julia Cox, whose writing earned Oscar nods for ‘Nyad.’ Black Be
Angine de Poitrine Signs Global Deal with Third Side
Montreal’s breakout rock duo Angine de Poitrine, fresh off a viral KEXP session, have secured an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with indie outfit Third Side Music, giving the band global catalog
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Struts Past Original Movie At Global Box Office; Fashion Franchise Soon Passing $700M WW
Devil Wears Prada 2 has amassed $324 million worldwide, with a $101.8 million domestic opening and $222.2 million overseas, positioning it to eclipse the original’s $326.5 million run. The sequel is l
Del Toro Announces Adult Stop‑Motion Film for Netflix
Guillermo del Toro, fresh from a BFI Fellowship, unveiled his next Netflix venture: an adult‑oriented stop‑motion adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel The Buried Giant, co‑written with Dennis Kelly an
Magenta Light Acquires US Rights to Horror Film Lice
Bob Yari’s Magenta Light Studios has secured North American theatrical rights to the horror‑thriller *Lice*, slated for a Q1 2027 release. The film, director Jonathan Bensimon’s debut, stars Emile Hir
Psychedelic Furs Cancel Tour, Booked for Darker Waves
The Psychedelic Furs have called off their spring and summer tour after a band member required urgent surgery, but they remain slated to play the Darker Waves Festival in November.
Anonymous Content Showcases Cannes Films, Eyes Netflix
Anonymous Content, now led by former Ford Foundation chief Darren Walker, is using Cannes as a launchpad for a new era of prestige cinema and TV, showcasing three films—including Asghar Farhadi’s comp
'Don't Forget to Dance' Wins 2026 Easterseals Film Challenge
The 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge named its winners Thursday at Sony Pictures Studios, with 'Don't Forget to Dance' taking Best Film and 'The Ticket' winning Best Director from a record 1
Venice Biennale Pavilions Shut Over Israel Protest Strike
Dozens of national pavilions at the 2026 Venice Biennale shut on the final preview day after the Art Not Genocide Alliance called a strike demanding Israel's removal from the event over the Gaza war.
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