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NewsKier-La Janisse’s ‘The Occupant Of The Room’ wraps principal photography
EXCLUSIVE: The ghost story is being aimed at autumn festivals and markets.
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NewsBlack Bear launches US theatrical distribution operation
Former CAA Media Finance co-head Benjamin Kramer to head.
News‘Basic Instinct’ relaunch in the works from UA and Scott Stuber
Original writer Joe Eszterhas is on board to script the new version of the erotic thriller.
NewsNetflix reports 16% revenue boost as ‘Adolescence’ tops first half viewing
Co-CEO Ted Sarandos calls generative AI an “incredible opportunity” for creators.
NewsAcademy Museum gala honourees include Penelope Cruz and Walter Salles
Also getting awards are Bruce Springsteen and Bowen Yang.
NewsErin Westerman confirmed as president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group
Westerman takes over from departing executive Nathan Kahane.
NewsDisney's ‘Lilo & Stitch’ passes $1bn at global box office
The film’s biggest international markets are Mexico, the UK, France and Brazil.
NewsEdward Berger’s ‘Ballad Of A Small Player’ gets awards corridor slot
Colin Farrell stars in the German director’s follow-up to Conclave and All Quiet On The Western Front.
NewsJack Lowden to star in ‘Berlin Noir’ series adaptation for Apple TV+
The Jazz Age drama, based on a script adaptation by Peter Straughan, will shoot in Berlin.
NewsLionsgate sets international deals on ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’
Buyers for the 2026 release include Leonine, Metropolitan, Nordisk, Forum and IDC.
Features“Existential dread” is fuelling the genre boom says Fantasia festival head Mitch Davis
Like its recent predecessors, this year’s 29th edition of Canada’s Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal will reflect a genre film scene whose output is “built on existential dread and the anxiety of a world that’s changing for the worse,” says festival artistic director Mitch Davis.
NewsTIFF first wave includes Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers’, Nia DaCosta’s ‘Hedda’
The special presentations come from the UK, Spain/Italy, South Korea, the US and Canada.
NewsDenis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film for Amazon MGM Studios
The French-Canadian filmmaker will take Bond into its new era under Amazon MGM.
NewsAaron Sorkin and Sony working on ‘The Social Network’ sequel
The sequel will explore the story behind Facebook’s inner workings.
NewsNeon sets awards season North American launch for ‘It Was Just An Accident’
The distributor is planning an extensive awards push for the Palme D’Or winner.
NewsCalifornia legislators set to confirm $750m tax incentive funding
The boost will more than double the amount available under the state’s film and TV incentive programme.
NewsDoug Liman set for Stephen King feature ‘The Stand’
The epic novel has been twice filmed as a TV miniseries.
NewsIMDb forms alliance with International Casting Directors Association
Association members will be identified by a logo on their IMDb pages.
NewsCannes prize-winner ‘Two Prosecutors’ goes to Janus for North America
Ukraine’s Sergei Loznitsa previously won the Un Certain Regard directing prize for Donbass.
NewsTexas boosts incentive funding to $300m every two years
The state is aiming to become more competitive with Georgia, Louisiana and New Mexico.