DeadlineRom-Com ‘Adulting’, With Leighton Meester, Tyler Posey & Sherry Cola, Heads To AFM For Sales; First Look RevealedDeadlineNew Cast Members Join Alfonso Cuarón’s Horror Series 'Ascension'Guardian CultureAll’s Fair season two review – am I delirious … or is this getting good?DeadlineVoltage Pictures Acquires Global Rights to Horror Film 'Nervous'Guardian Culture‘This is redemption time’: celebrities react to Democrats’ historic midterms sweepVarietyJordan Firstman and the Journey of 'Club Kid' in HollywoodGuardian CultureRamayana: Rise of a Legend review – India’s most expensive film ever becomes spectacular, huge-scale epicGuardian CultureCallum Turner emerges as James Bond favourite as Pierce Brosnan endorses actor: ‘He’s so strong’Guardian Culture‘Every family has silences’: Kathryn Hunter on despair, desire, dislodgeable limbs – and her acting geniusVarietyJessica Rothe SXSW Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Imposters’ Sells to Brainstorm Media for U.S. DistributionDeadlineKartik Aaryan to Star in ‘Ladaku’ Directed by Kabir KhanDeadlineHannah Einbinder Debuts “Perfect” Haley Stevens Impression After Abdul El-Sayed Takes MichiganVarietyDylan Sprouse Says the Only Residual Check He Received for Suite Life Was Five CentsVarietyQuentin Tarantino Thought He Was 'Letting Down' Brad Pitt by Not Directing Cliff Booth SequelDeadlineSister Brother Manhole Cover Wins Grand Prix At Tokyo International Film FestivalVarietyMilcho Manchevski’s Sister Brother Manhole Cover Wins Top Prize at Tokyo Film FestivalGuardian CultureMerry Christmas Aubrey Flint review – Dickensian festive Britpic decorated by selection box of familiar facesVarietyJennifer Lawrence Quotes ‘The Hunger Games’ While Urging Fans to Vote on Election DayGuardian CultureJudi Dench reveals in her memoir that Daniel Craig ordered her death in James BondBBCUS contractor gave Ethiopia secrets to help kill Tigray fighters
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Deadline
Rom-Com ‘Adulting’, With Leighton Meester, Tyler Posey & Sherry Cola, Heads To AFM For Sales; First Look Revealed
Vaneast Pictures has acquired the worldwide sales rights for the romantic comedy 'Adulting', starring Leighton Meester, Tyler Posey, and Sherry Cola, and will present it at the American Film Market (AFM).

Deadline
New Cast Members Join Alfonso Cuarón’s Horror Series 'Ascension'
Art Malik, Fred Loxley, and Mirren Mack have joined the cast of Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple TV psychological horror series 'Ascension' as series regulars.
Guardian Culture
All’s Fair season two review – am I delirious … or is this getting good?
Lucy Mangan writes in The Guardian that the second season of Ryan Murphy’s 'All’s Fair', despite its absurdity, has shown slight improvement over its disastrous first season, moving toward the 'so bad it’s good'…

Deadline
Voltage Pictures Acquires Global Rights to Horror Film 'Nervous'
Voltage Pictures has secured global rights to the psychological horror thriller 'Nervous' starring Sarah Bolger. The film, written and directed by Abner Pastoll, was shot in South Korea.
Guardian Culture
‘This is redemption time’: celebrities react to Democrats’ historic midterms sweep
Following the Democratic Party's historic victory in the 2026 US midterm elections, regaining control of both the House and Senate, celebrities including Viola Davis, Bette Midler, and John Cusack celebrated the results as a…

Variety
Jordan Firstman and the Journey of 'Club Kid' in Hollywood
Variety reports on Jordan Firstman's career challenges, including his early insistence on casting gay actors and the turbulent development history of his projects at various networks.
Guardian Culture
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend review – India’s most expensive film ever becomes spectacular, huge-scale epic
The Guardian reviews 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend', directed by Nitesh Tiwari, describing it as a spectacular and expensive epic that features music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, offering an engaging take on…
Guardian Culture
Callum Turner emerges as James Bond favourite as Pierce Brosnan endorses actor: ‘He’s so strong’
According to the Guardian, following final screen tests for the role of James Bond, Callum Turner has emerged as the frontrunner to play 007 in Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming film, bolstered by an endorsement from…
Guardian Culture
‘Every family has silences’: Kathryn Hunter on despair, desire, dislodgeable limbs – and her acting genius
Acclaimed actor Kathryn Hunter discusses her upcoming role in 'Eurotrash', her personal journey through depression, the loss of her husband Marcello Magni, and the importance of breaking family silences.

Variety
Jessica Rothe SXSW Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Imposters’ Sells to Brainstorm Media for U.S. Distribution
The sci-fi thriller 'Imposters,' which premiered at SXSW 2026, has secured U.S. distribution with Brainstorm Media.

Deadline
Kartik Aaryan to Star in ‘Ladaku’ Directed by Kabir Khan
Kartik Aaryan is set to star in the upcoming film 'Ladaku', directed by Kabir Khan. Produced by Birla Studios, the film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on June 18, 2027.

Deadline
Hannah Einbinder Debuts “Perfect” Haley Stevens Impression After Abdul El-Sayed Takes Michigan
Hacks star Hannah Einbinder debuted her impression of Haley Stevens following Abdul El-Sayed's historic Senate race victory in Michigan.

Variety
Dylan Sprouse Says the Only Residual Check He Received for Suite Life Was Five Cents
According to Variety, Dylan Sprouse revealed that the only residual check he ever received for the hit show The Suite Life of Zack and Cody was for five cents.

Variety
Quentin Tarantino Thought He Was 'Letting Down' Brad Pitt by Not Directing Cliff Booth Sequel
Quentin Tarantino has admitted that Brad Pitt was on his mind when he stepped away from directing his sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, stating he felt bad about it.

Deadline
Sister Brother Manhole Cover Wins Grand Prix At Tokyo International Film Festival
According to Deadline, Sister Brother Manhole Cover by Macedonian filmmaker Milcho Manchevski won the Tokyo Grand Prix and The Governor of Tokyo Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

Variety
Milcho Manchevski’s Sister Brother Manhole Cover Wins Top Prize at Tokyo Film Festival
According to Variety, Milcho Manchevski's Sister Brother Manhole Cover won the Tokyo Grand Prix at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival.
Guardian Culture
Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint review – Dickensian festive Britpic decorated by selection box of familiar faces
The Guardian reviews Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint, praising its stellar cast for elevating a formulaic festive narrative.

Variety
Jennifer Lawrence Quotes ‘The Hunger Games’ While Urging Fans to Vote on Election Day
Jennifer Lawrence encouraged her Instagram followers to vote on Election Day by channeling her iconic role of Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games.
Guardian Culture
Judi Dench reveals in her memoir that Daniel Craig ordered her death in James Bond
According to Judi Dench's new memoir, it was Daniel Craig's idea to kill off her character M in the James Bond franchise.

BBC
US contractor gave Ethiopia secrets to help kill Tigray fighters
An Ethiopian-born American citizen and former US contractor has pleaded guilty to passing highly classified intelligence to senior Ethiopian officials during the country's civil war, according to the BBC.
Guardian Culture
Stick review – you really need Owen Wilson’s beautiful golf comedy in your life
The Guardian reviews season two of the golf comedy Stick starring Owen Wilson and Rhea Seehorn, describing it as a charming, emotional hangout show featuring amazing new guest stars as Pryce Cahill comes out…

Variety
Cristian Mungiu’s Cinematographer Tudor Vladimir Panduru Breaks Down Long Takes on ‘Fjord,’ ‘R.M.N.’ at Jakarta World Cinema Masterclass
According to Variety, cinematographer Tudor Vladimir Panduru shared his expertise on long takes in films like 'Fjord' and 'R.M.N.' during a masterclass at Jakarta World Cinema.

Deadline
Jimmy Akingbola Signs With Paradigm
According to Deadline, Jimmy Akingbola, best known for his role as Geoffrey in Bel-Air, has signed with Paradigm for representation.

Deadline
Matthew Perry Doc Premieres Atop Netflix’s Weekly English TV Rankings
According to Deadline, the three-part documentary 'The One About Matthew Perry' topped Netflix's English-language TV rankings with 9.5 million views in its debut week.

Variety
‘La Bola Negra’ Becomes Spain’s Third Biggest Spanish Hit Ever
According to Variety and Rentrak figures, ‘La Bola Negra’ directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi has become the third highest-grossing Spanish film of all time, earning €36.7 million.

Variety
‘The Elder Scrolls 6’ Title Revealed
Bethesda Game Studios has officially revealed the subtitle for ‘The Elder Scrolls 6’ as ‘Sentinel’ during the company’s 40th-anniversary celebration.

Deadline
Paul W.S. Anderson to Direct Film Adaptations of 'Nether Station' and 'Nether Vortex'
Deadline reports that Paul W.S. Anderson, known for the Resident Evil film series, is set to direct film adaptations of the sci-fi horror novels 'Nether Station' and 'Nether Vortex' by Kevin J. Anderson.

Deadline
Moroccan-Belgian Superhero Picture ‘Atoman’ Secures North American Release
Disrupt Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights for the superhero film 'Atoman', with a theatrical release planned for early 2027.

Deadline
Lili Taylor Joins ‘The Beast In Me’ Season 2 Cast
According to Deadline, Lili Taylor has joined the cast of the second season of Netflix’s psychological thriller The Beast In Me as a series regular, starring alongside Claire Danes and John Goodman.
Deadline
Travis Fimmel Returns in Season 3 of 'Black Snow'
According to Deadline, Travis Fimmel will return as detective James Cormack for the third season of 'Black Snow'. The series is set to premiere on January 1 in Australia.

Deadline
Milo Hutton, Booboo Stewart & KaDee Strickland Board Horror Thriller ‘The Thing In The Hall’
Deadline reports that Milo Hutton, Booboo Stewart, and KaDee Strickland have joined the cast of the psychological horror thriller 'The Thing in the Hall', directed by Logan Kishi.
Variety
‘Hinotama: Ball of Fire’ Review: Gentle, Handsomely Shot Domestic Drama Is a Promising Debut for Yaza Takenoshin
Variety reviews ‘Hinotama: Ball of Fire’, the debut feature by Yaza Takenoshin, describing it as a gentle and handsomely shot domestic drama showcased at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

Deadline
Chris Jericho to star in creature horror 'I Am The Teeth'
Epic Pictures Group is introducing a new creature horror film starring wrestling star and actor Chris Jericho at the American Film Market (AFM).

Variety
Pierce Brosnan Approves of Callum Turner as James Bond
Pierce Brosnan, the former James Bond actor, praised Callum Turner's suitability for the 007 role in a Vanity Fair interview, stating he is eagerly awaiting the announcement of the next Bond.
Guardian Culture
China’s first AI-generated film is a flop at the box office
China’s first fully AI-generated feature film has flopped at the box office, earning only 1.7 million yuan despite costing tens of millions to produce.

Deadline
Bill Hader To Guest Star On ‘Abbott Elementary’ This Season
According to Deadline, Bill Hader announced during his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he will make a guest appearance on the current season of ABC's Abbott Elementary.
Guardian Culture
Andrew Scott drama Elsinore leads British independent film award nominations
The film 'Elsinore', directed by Simon Stone, has emerged as the leading contender for the 2026 British Independent Film Awards (Bifas) with 12 nominations. The drama, which chronicles the life of Ian Charleson, is…

Variety
‘Thirteen in Gaza’ Acquired by Koudéta Films for France Ahead of Doha Film Festival
Koudéta Films has acquired the French distribution rights for ‘Thirteen in Gaza,’ directed by Hosam Abu Dan. The film is noted as the first production shot in the Gaza Strip since the start of…
Guardian Culture
Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant review – slime and silliness in amusing New Zealand comedy horror
The Guardian reviews the new New Zealand comedy-horror film 'Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant', describing it as a deadpan and amusing exercise in body horror that focuses on absurdity rather than deep subtext.
Guardian Culture
Ghost Town review – the phantoms and lost souls haunting a Japanese city after the 2011 earthquake
Katharine Round’s documentary, Ghost Town, explores the psychological and supernatural aftermath of the 2011 tsunami and earthquake in Kamaishi, Japan, through the lens of taxi drivers and their passengers.
Guardian Culture
New Group review – schoolkids build human pyramids in bizarre Japanese horror-satire on conformity
Catherine Bray reviews Yûta Shimotsu’s 'New Group' for The Guardian, a Japanese horror-satire that uses striking imagery of students forming human pyramids to critique conformity in strict schools.

Variety
Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk and Lee Se-young Take Webtoon Juggernaut ‘The Remarried Empress’ to Disney+ and Hulu
The live-action series 'The Remarried Empress,' based on the popular Naver Webtoon, has premiered on Disney+ and Hulu featuring a star-studded Korean cast.
Guardian Culture
New Richard Nelson play captures life during US midterm elections
Playwright Richard Nelson returns with his latest installment of the 'Rhinebeck Panorama' series, titled 'We’ll See', capturing the lives of the fictional Apple family in New York amidst the US midterm elections.

Variety
‘Alice in Borderland’ Star Isomura Hayato on the Role He Was Warned Off
Japanese actor Isomura Hayato tells Variety about his decision to star in the film 'The Moon' despite warnings from those around him that the role could damage his career.
Guardian Culture
Carrie at 50: Brian De Palma’s fiery masterpiece still has the power
On the 50th anniversary of Brian De Palma’s 'Carrie', The Guardian explores the enduring power of this classic horror film based on Stephen King’s novel.

Variety
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival: Triin Tramberg Appointed as New Artistic Director
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has appointed Triin Tramberg as its new artistic director for its 30th anniversary, succeeding founder Tiina Lokk who moves to a strategic role.

Deadline
British Independent Film Awards: ‘Elsinore’ Leads Nominations
Simon Stone’s film 'Elsinore', starring Andrew Scott, leads the 2026 British Independent Film Awards nominations with 12 nods.

Variety
‘Elsinore,’ ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ and ‘Animol’ Lead British Independent Film Awards Nominations
The biographical drama ‘Elsinore’ leads the 2026 British Independent Film Awards with 12 nominations. The film, starring Andrew Scott as Ian Charleson, is a frontrunner for the awards.
Guardian Culture
Manipulation review: A preposterous Da Vinci Code-esque thriller
In a review for The Guardian, Phil Hoad describes David Balda's film 'Manipulation' as a preposterous and confusing thriller that attempts to emulate Dan Brown-style conspiracies involving a secret society in Prague.

Deadline
Antonin Baudry & Simon Abkarian Talk French Box Office Hit De Gaulle
According to Deadline, filmmaker Antonin Baudry and actor Simon Abkarian discussed their two-part historical epic De Gaulle, exploring how the wartime leader emerged in 1940.

Variety
Tetsuo Director Tsukamoto Shinya on Staying Independent and Why He Can’t Pull Away From War Films
According to Variety, independent filmmaker Tsukamoto Shinya gave a masterclass at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, discussing his career works and latest film.

Variety
A College Student and His Grieving Dorm Manager Share a Forbidden Bond in Tokyo Competition Title ‘The Night That Binds Us’
Variety reports that Chinese director Wang Jiangyong's feature debut "The Night That Binds Us" world premiered in competition at the Tokyo International Film Festival, observing the uneasy connection between a college student and an…

The National
Germany to maintain presence in Lebanon after Unifil ends, deputy defence minister says
Germany is committed to maintaining a presence in Lebanon after the end of the UN peacekeeping mission Unifil, deputy defence minister Nils Schmid has told The National.

Variety
‘Sex Education’ Star Asa Butterfield Signs With Linden Entertainment
Variety reports that Asa Butterfield, known for his role in 'Sex Education', has signed with Linden Entertainment for representation.

Variety
Sanfic Mórbido Lab Announces Lineup for 7th Edition in Chile
The 7th edition of Sanfic Mórbido Lab in Santiago, Chile, features six film projects from Latin America and Spain, spanning genres from Cold War sci-fi to extreme horror.

Deadline
Stephen McKinley Henderson to Star in Crime Drama 'Anglers' Directed by Zoe Simone
According to Deadline, veteran actor Stephen McKinley Henderson has been cast in the lead role for the crime drama 'Anglers', the feature debut of director Zoe Simone.

Deadline
Isabela Merced & Patrick Schwarzenegger To Play Lorena And John Bobbitt In Hulu’s ‘Good American Family’ Anthology
According to Deadline, Isabela Merced and Patrick Schwarzenegger have been cast as the leads for the second installment of Hulu's true-crime anthology series, Good American Family.

Variety
Bill Murray Asks Trump’s Top Economic Adviser to Say ‘My Dog Just Died’ in Bizarre CNBC Exchange
Actor and comedian Bill Murray interrupted a CNBC interview to ask Trump's economic adviser Kevin Hassett to say 'My dog just died' in an attempt to wipe the smile off his face.

Variety
Spike Lee: I Hope the Knicks Don’t Visit the Trump White House
Renowned New York filmmaker Spike Lee, in an interview with Variety, expressed his joy over the Knicks' championship win while voicing his opposition to a potential visit by the team to the Trump White…

Deadline
Liam Neeson to Star as Legendary Coach in Hockey Movie 'Believe 13'
According to Deadline, Liam Neeson will star as legendary hockey coach Jack Blatherwick in the inspirational drama 'Believe 13', directed by Robert Lorenz.

