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July 16, 2026
Rose Byrne and Jenna Ortega Starring in Mary Bronstein’s ‘Nasty’ for Warner Bros. Clockwork
Rose Byrne and Jenna Ortega will star in Mary Bronstein’s “Nasty.” The project, which will be released by Warner Bros.’ new indie label Clockwork, is a sports drama. If follows an athlete who is b...
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July 15, 2026
Neon Bringing Na Hong-Jin’s ‘Hope’ to Comic-Con (EXCLUSIVE)
South Korean director Na Hong-Jin will make his San Diego Comic-Con debut with a panel celebrating his latest film “Hope.” The film premiered in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and ...
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July 15, 2026
‘Toy Story’ Franchise Has Generated $51 Billion in Economic Activity, Study Finds
“Toy Story” helped launch Pixar when it premiered in 1995. More than 30 years and four films later, the family franchise has become a revenue-generating juggernaut for the Walt Disney Company and t...
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July 14, 2026
Christopher Nolan Fans Will Stop at Nothing to See ‘The Odyssey’ in Imax 70mm, From Cross-Country Trips to Delaying Pregnancy
Nothing is going to keep Amber Connaghan, a 29-year-old tech editor who lives in the California desert, from seeing Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” on opening day. Connaghan bought her ticket ove...
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July 13, 2026
‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Ending Broadway Run in August
Rave reviews, decent ticket sales and some Tony Awards love aren’t enough to keep “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” from ending its Broadway run early. The musical revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” w...
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July 13, 2026
‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Getting Rebooted by Paramount in Deal With Wes Craven Estate
Freddy Krueger is ready for another close up. Paramount has closed a deal for the U.S. rights to adapt the original screenplay for “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” under its new genre label Paramount P...
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July 11, 2026
Cineverse Buys Horror-Comedy ‘Portal to Hell’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Cineverse and its horror division Bloody Disgusting have acquired U.S. VOD and streaming rights to “Portal to Hell,” the Slamdance and Frightfest debut feature from Woody Bess. A limited theatrical...
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July 10, 2026
Neon, Oscar-Winning Studio Behind ‘Anora’ and ‘Longlegs,’ Sells Stake to Department M
Department M has closed a transaction to acquire a significant stake in Neon, the Oscar-winning indie studio behind “Parasite” and “Anora.” Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Tom Quinn...
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July 9, 2026
Shaquille O’Neal, TNT Sports and Authentic Studios Announce Premiere Date for ‘Dunkman,’ Professional Dunk League (EXCLUSIVE)
Shaquille O’Neal and TNT Sports have announced the premiere date for “Dunkman,” the first professional league tied to dunking, as well as the roster of contenders. The first night of live competiti...
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July 8, 2026
Sundance Film Festival, International Federation of Film Critics Establish Jury to Assess Movies From First-Time Foreign Directors (EXCLUSIVE)
The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) and the Sundance Film Festival are establishing a new jury that will assess the work of first-time international filmmakers. Dubbed the FIPRE...
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July 8, 2026
Isaac Mizrahi Documentary ‘Unzipped’ Acquired by Janus Films, Theatrical Re-Release Planned for September (EXCLUSIVE)
Janus Films has acquired North American rights to Douglas Keeve’s “Unzipped,” a groundbreaking documentary that follows Isaac Mizrahi as he launches a new fashion collection in 1994. The company wi...
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July 7, 2026
Ali G Returns: Sacha Baron Cohen Wraps Filming Secret Movie Reviving Beloved Character
Booyakasha! Sacha Baron Cohen has wrapped production on a new Ali G film, which will bring his sketch comedy breakout to back to big screen. The character was previously featured in 2002’s “Ali G I...
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July 7, 2026
Buyer Beware: Why Sun Valley Has Been a Disaster for the Media Business
Sun Valley, the so-called summer camp for billionaires, kicks off this week in Idaho, and though it’s unfair to blame the conference for all of the problems plaguing the media business, it’s not a ...
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July 2, 2026
Moritz Borman, Producer of ‘Terminator’ Movies and Oliver Stone Films, Dies at 71
Moritz Borman, the producer of Oscar-nominated films such as “The Quiet American” and “Under the Volcano” as well a frequent collaborator of Oliver Stone, died Wednesday in Munich. He was 71. Borma...
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July 1, 2026
‘Siren Head,’ Creepy Internet Sensation, Will Become Warner Bros. Movie With Brian Duffield Directing and ‘Weapons’ Filmmaker Zach Cregger Co-Writing
Fresh off the success of “Backrooms,” Hollywood has found its next Gen Z phenomenon to bring to screens. Warner Bros. has won a bidding war for the rights to “Siren Head.” And no, the name does not...
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July 1, 2026
‘Got Milk?’ Docuseries, Looking at Impact of Iconic Marketing Campaign, Acquired by Documentary+ (EXCLUSIVE)
Documentary+, a nonfiction streaming service, will premiere “The Price of Milk,” an investigative pop-culture docuseries from XTR and People’s Television, on July 2. All four episodes will be avail...
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June 30, 2026
Care Bears, Beloved Children’s Property, Acquired by Authentic Brands Group (EXCLUSIVE)
Authentic Brands Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property of Care Bears, the cuddly residents of Care-a-Lot that became a merchandising and retail juggernaut and...
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June 29, 2026
‘Backrooms’ Extended Version Coming to Theaters With 15 Minutes of Bonus Footage
“Backrooms,” A24’s surprise horror hit, is looking to scare up more business over the July 4th holiday. The indie studio is re-releasing “Backrooms” with 15 minutes of bonus footage in a bid to bri...
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June 29, 2026
Kevin Spacey Speaks Out on Sexual Assault Trials and Says His Career Is Rebounding Out of Hollywood Jail: ‘I Feel Much More Welcomed’
Kevin Spacey told Bill Maher that he is reemerging from Hollywood jail after his career was derailed by dozens of accusations of sexual misconduct and harassment. “I feel much more welcomed, and I ...
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June 26, 2026
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 3’ Lands ‘It’ and ‘Annabelle’ Screenwriter Gary Dauberman
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza’s killer animatronics are out for more blood. Blumhouse Atomic Monster has tapped Gary Dauberman to write the script for the next installment of “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” Da...
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June 25, 2026
François Arnaud, David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski Starring in Broadway Revival of ‘Three Days of Rain’
“Heated Rivalry” star François Arnaud, “Superman” actor David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski of “The Handmaid’s Tale” will star in a new production of Richard Greenberg’s “Three Days of Rain.” Ann...
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June 25, 2026
Wilmer Valderrama‘s WV Entertainment Launches Social Media Marketing Company WV Social House (EXCLUSIVE)
Wilmer Valderrama‘s WV Entertainment is launching WV Social House, a new social media marketing company. The enterprise is focused on creating internet-native strategies and to build campaigns, con...
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June 25, 2026
‘Sense and Sensibility’ Trailer: Daisy Edgar-Jones Stars in New Adaptation of Jane Austen Classic
Daisy Edgar-Jones enters the Jane Austen cinematic universe in the first trailer for Focus Features’ new adaptation of “Sense and Sensibility.” The “Twisters” star plays Elinor Dashwood, one of thr...
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June 23, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda Bringing ‘Warriors’ Musical to Broadway in Spring 2027
Lin-Manuel Miranda is returning to Broadway more than a decade after “Hamilton” became a cultural phenomenon. His new show “Warriors” is a musical adaptation of a cult film about street gangs in a ...
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June 23, 2026
Luke James Joins Cast of Broadway Musical ‘Wanted’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Grammy-nominated R&B singer, songwriter and actor Luke James will star as Elijah in the new Broadway musical “Wanted.” He joins previously announced cast members Solea Pfeiffer (“Hadestown”) as...
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June 22, 2026
Richard Linklater’s ‘Boyhood,’ Epic Drama That Took 12 Years to Make, Returning to Theaters for 12th Anniversary (EXCLUSIVE)
“Boyhood,” the Oscar-winning coming-of-age drama filmed over 12 years by Richard Linklater, will return to theaters nationwide for its 12th anniversary. “We started filming this 24 years ago,” Link...
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June 18, 2026
‘Grinch’ Sequel in the Works With Jim Carrey and Ron Howard Returning
Jim Carrey and Ron Howard may be heading back to Whoville. Universal and Imagine Entertainment are developing a sequel to 2000’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” a family smash that dominated the ...
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June 18, 2026
Charles Melton Joining Matt Damon in Event Film From ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Directors
Charles Melton, the star of “Beef” and “May December,” will join Matt Damon in the new movie from Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the filmmaker duo known as the Daniels. The project, which is des...
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June 18, 2026
‘Murder at the Gates,’ Steven Sater and James Bourne Musical, Releasing Concept Album Featuring Gaten Matarazzo, Milo Manheim, Joy Woods and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Steven Sater and James Bourne have made a concept album of their new musical “Murder At The Gates.” In advance of the album’s release on July 1, 2026, the creators are debuting a song, “Fuckin’ Scr...
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June 17, 2026
‘Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World’ to Open NewportFilm Outdoors as Festival Unveils 2026 Summer Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)
NewportFilm Outdoors, which unfolds each summer in the legendary resort town of Newport, Rhode Island, is returning with a lineup of new documentaries covering everything from sports icons to write...
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