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May 16, 2026
‘Sonic 4’ Wraps Shooting; First Look at Metal Sonic Revealed
Director Jeff Fowler has wrapped filming on “Sonic the Hedgehog 4.” Fowler, who directed all three “Sonic” films, shared the news via X. He wrote, “On behalf of this amazing cast/crew, we have fil...
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May 15, 2026
‘Outlander’ Post-Credits Scene Honors Author Diana Gabaldon: Every Easter Egg and Cameo in the Series’ Final Moments (EXCLUSIVE)
After eight seasons, Starz’s “Outlander” wrapped up with Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) timeless love story getting a powerful (yet ambiguous) ending. While the last moments of ...
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May 15, 2026
NBCU Unveils Unscripted Pitch Accelerator Initiative in Search for Company’s Next Hit Franchises (EXCLUSIVE)
NBCUniversal Launch, the company’s umbrella brand that houses the comprehensive inclusion efforts across NBCUniversal’s entertainment television portfolio, is unveiling its annual Unscripted Pitch ...
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May 14, 2026
‘The Batman: Part 2′: Matt Reeves Confirms Bryan Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance and More Cast Additions
‘The Batman: Part 2″ director Matt Reeves has been rolling out posts on X introducing a number of additions confirmed to be joining Robert Pattinson in the cast of the upcoming sequel. Among the no...
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May 13, 2026
Laika Debuts Teaser Trailer for Travis Knight’s Handcrafted Fantasy ‘Wildwood’
Laika has unveiled the teaser trailer for “Wildwood,” its upcoming stop-motion feature film directed by Travis Knight with a script written by Chris Butler. The film is set to open nationwide in th...
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May 12, 2026
Cate Blanchett Co-Founds RSL Media, a Non-Profit to Address Consent Around AI Usage
Cate Blanchett has co-founded a new non-profit company, RSL Media, which helps provide a human consent framework for AI’s use of creative work, name, image and likeness. Advocates and supporters i...
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May 12, 2026
Cinerama Dome Moves One Step Closer to Opening After L.A. City Planning Approves Alcohol Permit
Hollywood’s ArcLight Hollywood and Cinerama Dome has moved one step closer to once again screening films after a conditional use permit for serving alcohol was approved. However the Dome’s owners, ...
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May 11, 2026
IATSE Announces Contract with ‘Beast Games’ Season 3
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has reached an agreement with the producers of “Beast Games” Season 3. The new contract will cover more than 500 crew members workin...
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May 11, 2026
‘The Testaments’ Costume Designer on Using Military-Like Wool for Aunt Lydia and Finding the Right Shade of Purple for the Plums
Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” first introduced the Plums into its dystopian world in Season 5. When Luke (O-T Fagbenle) and June (Elisabeth Moss) search for their daughter Hannah, they first learn a...
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May 11, 2026
‘Lord of the Flies’ Casting Directors on David McKenna Being the Perfect Piggy: He Seemed ‘Peculiar and Weird’
“Adolescence” co-creator Jack Thorne’s adaptation of “Lord of the Flies” remains largely faithful to William Golding’s 1954 novel. The series, a co-production between Sony Pictures Television’s Ele...
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May 11, 2026
Kino Lorber Acquires North American Rights to Sundance Doc ‘Soul Patrol’
Kino Lorber has acquired the Sundance documentary “Soul Patrol.“ The documentary which premiered earlier this year during the film festival, is based on the bestselling memoir by Ed Emanuel. Direct...
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May 10, 2026
Simu Liu Honored at Gold House Gala: ‘We Must Learn What It Means to be a True Community’
Simu Liu was honored with the Gold Mogul award at the fifth annual Gold House Gold Gala on Saturday in Los Angeles. Filmmakers Destin Daniel Cretton and James Wan presented Liu with the award as th...
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May 8, 2026
Shawn Levy to Direct Original Sci-Fi Drama ‘Somewhere Out There’ for Netflix
Shawn Levy is set to direct the original sci-fi movie “Somewhere Out There” for Netflix. The streamer picked up the spec script written by Max Taxe in a bidding war. Levy will also produce the film...
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May 7, 2026
Golden Globes Set AI Rules: ‘AI Doesn’t Automatically Disqualify’ a Movie or Show as Long as ‘Human Creative Direction’ Is ‘Primary Throughout Production’
The Golden Globes has set its timeline and new guideline rules pertaining to the use of AI. As previously announced, the Golden Globes will air live on Sunday, January 10, on CBS and streamed on Pa...
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May 7, 2026
How ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Cinematographer Shot the Cargo Ship Fight Using Flying Drones While Floating Down the East River
“Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2 doesn’t hold back. Its first episode, titled “The Northern Star,” skips ahead in time and right off the bat, Matt Murdock’s alter-ego vigilante Daredevil is back in...
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May 7, 2026
‘Jury Duty: Company Retreat’ Creatives on Building the Right Ensemble and Why Anthony’s Compassion Was the Perfect Fit
“Jury Duty” successfully pulled off its Season 1 conceit, where all but one person are hired actors. (Who can forget Ron Gladden?) But Season 2 provided new challenges for the show’s producers. Thi...
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May 7, 2026
John and Allegra Leguizamo to Star in Father-Daughter Drama ‘Bullet Catch’
John Leguizamo and his daughter Allegra are set to star in a drama film titled “Bullet Catch.” Written and directed by David Baram, the film is completing production on Long Beach Island, N.J. The ...
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May 7, 2026
James Cameron and Walt Disney Company Sued Over Unauthorized Use of Actress’ Likeness in ‘Avatar’
Director James Cameron and The Walt Disney Company have been sued for unauthorized use of an Indigenous actress’ likeness without her knowledge and consent. In the complaint, obtained by Variety, a...
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May 4, 2026
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Costume Designer on Pennywise’s 135-Piece Red Outfit and the Easter Eggs in Periwinkle and Ingrid’s Looks
“It: Welcome to Derry” costume designer Luis Sequeira had previously created the wet, bloody look for “Carrie,” so he already understood what it would take to recreate it for Stephen King’s killer ...
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May 2, 2026
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Best Fashion: How the Sequel Pulled Off Andy’s Cerulean Sweater, Miranda’s Balenciaga Gown and Emily’s Dior Outfit
SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses plot details for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” in theaters now. After reading the script for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” costume designer Molly Rogers had one thou...
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May 1, 2026
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Moves to 2027 With Global Theatrical Release Before Netflix Debut
Greta Gerwig‘s “Narnia” movie will be getting a wide theatrical release in early 2027. Previously slated for a Thanksgiving 2026 release, the film is now set to open in theaters on Feb. 12, 2027, a...
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May 1, 2026
How ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Pulled Off Lady Gaga’s Cameo
SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses plot details for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” in theaters now. Last fall, Lady Gaga’s fans worked themselves into a frenzy when they spotted her in Milan amid he...
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May 1, 2026
How ‘Michael’ Editors Condensed the Four-Hour Epic and Why Jaafar Jackson’s Voiceover Got Left on the Cutting Room Floor
The original cut of the biopic “Michael” hit the four-hour mark as it charted Michael Jackson’s journey from a young boy (played by Juliano Valdi) singing with his brothers as “The Jackson 5” to ri...
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May 1, 2026
Hudson Williams, EJAE, Zohran Mamdani and More Honored on Gold House’s Gold100 List
“Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams, singer and songwriter EJAE and New York mayor Zohran Mamdani are among those being honored on Gold House‘s Gold100 list. Previously known as the A100, the lis...
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April 30, 2026
‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ Director’s Oscar Goes Missing After Being Confiscated by TSA
“Mr Nobody Against Putin” co-director Pavel Talankin’s Oscar statue has gone missing after the TSA at New York’s JFK airport confiscated his award. Earlier this year, Talankin took home the Oscar f...
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April 30, 2026
‘Blair Witch Project’ Reboot Sets New Director as Original Stars Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams Join as Exec Producers
“Blair Witch” is back: Horror director Dylan Clark is set to helm a new imagining of “The Blair Witch Project” for Lionsgate. Returning to the film are original stars Joshua Leonard and Michael C. ...
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April 30, 2026
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Fortnite’ Unleash Three New Islands, Including a Horror Game Featuring Darth Vader
It was no April Fool’s joke when Fortnite announced on April 1 that it would enable developers to create “Star Wars”-inspired islands in Unreal Editor for Fortnite and Fortnite Creative. Starting M...
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April 28, 2026
‘Papertown’ Documentary Featuring an Original Song by Dave Matthews Band Sets Premiere at MountainFilm Festival
“Papertown,” a documentary directed by Jeremy Seifert (“Sacred Planet: The Heart of the World”, “The Devil We Know”) and Co-Directed by Benjamin James Roberts is set to premiere at the MountainFilm...
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April 28, 2026
Forced Perspective and The Boldest Form Strategic Partnership to Develop Film and TV IP
Production company Forced Perspective and venture firm The Boldest have formed a strategic partnership to develop scalable, franchise-ready IP across film and television, via a new IP fund. The par...
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April 27, 2026
Lady Gaga and Doechii Serve Sass and High Fashion in ‘Runway’ Music Video
Lady Gaga and Doechii have released the music video for their latest collaboration, “Runway,” serving sass and high fashion in the Parris Goebel-directed clip. The song features in 20th Century Stu...
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