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April 9, 2026
Filmhub Acquires Indie Dramedy ‘Burt’ Ahead of World Parkinson’s Day (EXCLUSIVE)
Global sales and distribution company Filmhub has acquired the rights to “Burt,” a micro-indie dramedy about an estranged father and son navigating Parkinson’s Disease. The film stars Oliver Cooper...
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April 9, 2026
CAA Signs Actor and ‘Find Your Friends’ Filmmaker Izabel Pakzad (EXCLUSIVE)
CAA has signed Iranian-Greek American filmmaker, writer and actress Izabel Pakzad for representation. The signing comes as Pakzad’s feature directorial debut, “Find Your Friends,” is set to be rele...
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April 8, 2026
‘Superman’ Sequel: James Gunn’s Search for Maxima Narrows to Adria Arjona, Eva De Dominici, Sydney Chandler and Grace Van Patten
James Gunn’s plan to add more star power to his “Superman” sequel “Man of Tomorrow” continues: the DC Studios co-chief is currently casting the role of Maxima, an alien queen who has been both an a...
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April 8, 2026
Cameron Diaz to Star in ‘Troop Beverly Hills’ Sequel Directed by Clea DuVall
It’s Cookie Time! Cameron Diaz is set to star in a sequel to the hit 80s comedy “Troop Beverly Hills,” directed by Clea DuVall. The new movie is in development at TriStar Pictures, with DuVall helm...
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April 8, 2026
Melina Matsoukas to Direct ‘Parable of the Sower’ for Warner Bros. (EXCLUSIVE)
Melina Matsoukas has found her next directorial project in Octavia E. Butler’s landmark sci-fi odyssey “Parable of the Sower.” Matsoukas, whose resume includes “Queen & Slim,” “Insecure” and se...
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April 7, 2026
Karamo Brown, David Archuleta, Anna Konkle and Joshua Bassett Set for Hollywood & Mind Summit at UTA (EXCLUSIVE)
Emmy winner Karamo Brown (“Karamo,” “Queer Eye”), singer-songwriter and author David Archuleta, actor, writer-director and author Anna Konkle (“Pen15,” “Murderbot”) and Emmy-winning actor and singe...
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April 6, 2026
How Producing 800 Episodes of ‘Chopped’ Led to the Farming Industry Doc ‘Fork in the Road’
For almost 15 years Vivian Sorenson was surrounded by some of the world’s best food as one of the original architects of the Food Network show “Chopped.” But, while her fellow producers were captiv...
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April 4, 2026
Jonathan Majors Fell Through a Window on Daily Wire Action Movie Set; Producers Downplay the Accident Amid Crew Strike
Jonathan Majors’ new action movie, backed by Ben Shapiro’s The Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier’s Bonfire Legend, is facing scrutiny following an on-set accident and a crew strike. On Friday, Deadline...
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April 4, 2026
‘Spaceballs’ Sequel Set for Spring 2027 Release Date
Amazon MGM Studios has set Mel Brooks’ long-awaited “Spaceballs” sequel to debut next spring. The sci-fi spoof movie, which marks a return to acting for star Rick Moranis, will be released on April...
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April 2, 2026
J.J. Abrams to Downsize Bad Robot, Production Company to Move From L.A. to New York
Big changes are underway at Bad Robot. Details are still coming together, but sources say J.J. Abrams is beginning to downsize the production banner. Sources were not clear on the exact number of c...
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April 2, 2026
Cynthia Erivo to Receive the Inaugural Icon Award From USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, Launch Scholarships at USC and the University of Oxford (EXCLUSIVE)
Cynthia Erivo, Academy Award nominee and current star of “Dracula” on the West End, will sit for a career-spanning conversation at the University of Oxford next month. On May 5, the Tony, Grammy an...
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April 1, 2026
‘Weapons’ Prequel ‘Gladys’ Adds Zach Shields as Co-Writer With Zach Cregger
“Weapons” breakout character Aunt Gladys’ story continues with a prequel movie, with Zach Shields (“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”) tapped to co-write the screenplay alongside filmmaker Zach Creg...
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March 26, 2026
Malcolm D. Lee’s Psychological Thriller ‘Strung,’ Starring Chloe Bailey, to Open the American Black Film Festival’s 30th Anniversary Edition (EXCLUSIVE)
Malcolm D. Lee’s psychological thriller “Strung,” starring Chloe Bailey, will open the 30th annual American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach. Per the film’s logline, Bailey stars as a talented vi...
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March 26, 2026
‘Running Point’ Season 2 Trailer: Kate Hudson Basketball Comedy Adds Octavia Spencer, Lisa Rinna and Nicole Richie as Guest Stars
Kate Hudson is getting back on the court for the second season of the Netflix sports comedy “Running Point,” returning as Isla Gordon, the sharp but underestimated executive who unexpectedly finds ...
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March 24, 2026
’13 Going on 30′ Movie Reboot Set at Netflix With Emily Bader and Logan Lerman; Jennifer Garner to Executive Produce
If you’re “thirty, flirty and thriving,” know all the moves to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance or are just a big fan of Razzles, it’s major news that Netflix is rebooting the rom-com classic “13...
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March 24, 2026
‘Jumanji 3’ Release Date Moves to Christmas, One Week After ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Dune 3’
“Jumanji” fans will have to wait a little longer to get back in the game. Sony’s Columbia Pictures shifted the release date for the Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart-led threequel to Christmas Day, two...
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March 23, 2026
Donna Langley, Tech CEO Tracy Chou to Receive Honors at Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
NBCUniversal Entertainment chair Donna Langley and tech activist and founder Tracy Chou are among the special honorees at this year’s Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards. As one of the most power...
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March 20, 2026
‘Fast Forever’ Taps Michael Lesslie, Screenwriter of ‘Hunger Games’ Prequels and ‘Now You See Me 3’
Welcome to the “Fast Family,” Michael Lesslie. On Thursday, “Fast and Furious” star and producer Vin Diesel announced that Lesslie will write the script for Universal’s “Fast Forever,” mapping out ...
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March 19, 2026
‘Big Little Lies’ Author Liane Moriarty Teases Season 3 Storyline Including 10-Year Time Jump With ‘Big Little Truths’ Book Reveal
“Big Little Lies” author Liane Moriarty revealed details about her long-awaited sequel novel, which will serve as the basis for Season 3 of the hit HBO show. In an interview with USA Today, Moriari...
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March 19, 2026
Kirsten Dunst Joins ‘A Minecraft Movie 2’
Consider Kirsten Dunst the ultimate manifestor. Last summer, the Oscar-nominated actress joked about wanting to join the cast of the “Minecraft Movie” sequel because her kids loved the first one, p...
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March 19, 2026
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ Full Cast Revealed: Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba Returning Alongside Newcomers Ben Kingsley, Nick Offerman and More
Ben Kingsley and Nick Offerman are joining the Sonic universe. The pair are among the new voice cast members for “Sonic the Hedgehog 4,” the latest adventure for the anthropomorphic speedster, led ...
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March 19, 2026
‘Labubu’ Movie Set at Sony With ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Screenwriter Steven Levenson to Join ‘Paddington’ Director Paul King
Pop Mart and Sony Pictures’ “Labubu” movie has officially unveiled the creative team that will bring the global phenomenon to the big screen. BAFTA-nominated director Paul King (“Wonka,” “Paddingto...
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March 18, 2026
Skyfire Environmental Film Fest Sets Inaugural Lineup With Docs Backed by Woody Harrelson, Nick Offerman (EXCLUSIVE)
The inaugural Skyfire Environmental Film Festival will feature documentaries “Kuleana,” narrated by Woody Harrelson, and “Fork in the Road,” backed by Nick Offerman, as the opening and closing nigh...
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March 18, 2026
Jane Fonda-Starring ‘The Correspondent’ Movie Adaptation Lands at Lionsgate
Two-time Oscar winner Jane Fonda will star in “The Correspondent,” the upcoming film adaptation of Virginia Evans’ bestselling novel. After a competitive seven-studio bidding war, Lionsgate landed ...
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March 16, 2026
Marion Cotillard and Walton Goggins to Star in ‘Job,’ Reimagining the Biblical Book (EXCLUSIVE)
Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard and Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Walton Goggins will star in “Job,” a provocative adaptation of the biblical Book of Job. In the film, from writer-director Yu...
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March 16, 2026
‘A Quiet Place 3’ Sets Cast With Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy Returning, Plus Jack O’Connell and More Joining
“A Quiet Place” director John Krasinski announced Jack O’Connell, Jason Clarke and Katy O’Brian will join returning stars Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe for the upcom...
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March 16, 2026
Jessie Buckley Makes Oscars History as First Irish Best Actress Winner, Dedicates Win to the ‘Beautiful Chaos of a Mother’s Heart’
“Hamnet” star Jessie Buckley won the Oscar for best actress at Sunday night’s Academy Awards, becoming the first Irish actress to win the prize. This was Buckley’s second Oscar nomination; she was ...
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March 13, 2026
Zinzi Coogler and the Women of ‘Sinners’ Get Touching Tribute at Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards: ‘This Film Has Been the Journey of a Lifetime’
For nearly a year, Ryan Coogler’s vampire drama “Sinners” has dominated the cultural conversation — from its blockbuster box office to dissections of its references and their significance, to the f...
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March 12, 2026
Aaron Pierre Joins ‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Ahead of Green Lantern Debut in ‘Lanterns’
After Aaron Pierre makes his DC Studios debut as Green Lantern John Stewart in HBO’s “Lanterns,” he’ll meet Superman in James Gunn’s upcoming sequel “Man of Tomorrow.” “Superman” stars David Corens...
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March 12, 2026
Jane Fonda, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tracee Ellis Ross, Katy Perry and More: Inside Diane von Furstenberg’s Star-Studded Oscars Luncheon (PHOTOS)
Where can you find an Oscar-winning actress chatting up one of the world’s biggest pop stars? Well, during Oscars week in Los Angeles, that’s pretty much anywhere — but there’s no place quite like ...
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