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Peter Chan Ho-sun plans to use AI tools without generating content

The director, who co-founded the United Filmmakers Organization, maintains this stance as his studio produced 10 films in just 2.5 years.

Ellen Burstyn receives Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival

The 93-year-old actress continues to garner accolades for her diverse career in film, television, and literature.

Jenna Ortega avoids watching her own films or reading reviews

The actress maintains a strict boundary from her projects to avoid the stress of public opinion and commercial performance metrics.

Fathom to release Laika animation Wildwood on 23 October

The studio's latest project follows a history of high-budget production and a long pursuit of Academy Award recognition.

John Mayer releases new single Life With John Mayer on 23 October

The track was recorded at a historic Hollywood lot purchased by the artist and his partner, which formerly housed Charlie Chaplin's studio.

Christopher Nolan adapts Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey for the screen

Production designer Ruth De Jong, who worked on Oppenheimer, will lead the visual construction of the sprawling ancient Greek epic.

Laika studio prepares Wildwood film premiere after five years of production

Studio head Travis Knight defends traditional craftsmanship against generative AI, arguing that human experience is essential for authentic storytelling.

Kacey Musgraves to release 16-song Tex Mex album in 2027

The country star continues her momentum with a new project while maintaining a heavy touring schedule and multiple CMA Award nominations.

Aamir Khan breaks down at Singapore film festival over lost family time

The actor revealed that three decades of professional obsession led to a deep sense of loss regarding his personal relationships.

The Gilded Age returns for fourth season in November 2026

The series saw an 88 percent viewership increase over its 2022 premiere and earned eight Emmy nominations for its third season.

Paramount Skydance cancels Star Trek: Starfleet Academy after second season

The cancellation comes as the franchise celebrates its 60th anniversary and executives confirm a forthcoming feature film.

Pakistan Television premieres Charming Beijing series to mark 75 years of diplomacy

The series explores four themes to build cultural connections and has welcomed production teams from 17 countries since its 2019 launch.

Netflix and Hoichoi partner to bring content to Hindi, Tamil and Telugu audiences

The collaboration aims to expand the reach of Bengali-centric stories to broader Indian linguistic markets through licensed programming.

Patakha Pictures marks five years of female filmmaker mentorship programme

The initiative has funded over 75 filmmakers whose works have won more than 22 awards and screened at over 100 festivals worldwide.

Slow Horses Season 6 finale Judgement Day streams on Apple TV

The season concludes with a high-stakes pursuit involving Russian sleeper agents and a shocking poisoning that leaves a lead character collapsed.

New York City hosts first microdrama film festival to showcase vertical content

Brandi Carlile to receive Los Angeles Press Club Visionary Award

The musician will be honoured for her humanitarian efforts, including raising millions for community-based non-profit organisations.

Jon Stewart to host The Daily Show until 2028

The comedian returns to his long-running news satire role as part of a multi-year partnership with Skydance Corp.

Italian content production investment falls to €2 billion for 2025

The decline strains liquidity and limits future investment capacity for all companies, especially smaller producers.

CSS to host sixth annual Teens & Screens Summit in October 2026

The event aims to address the lack of youth consultation in media production by bringing together industry leaders and academic experts.

Tokyo Filmex announces 27th edition dates and competition lineup

The festival features Oscar submissions from Thailand and Nepal alongside several award-winning titles from Venice and other major global film markets.

Danish documentary Father’s House explores radical religious sect abuse and manipulation

The film features actress Trine Dyrholm as Ruth Evensen and follows Camilla, who spent seven years in the sect and founded the NGO-InsideOut.

Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs and replaces chief content officer

The company also cut several high-level creative roles, including the head of film and the director of original series.

Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly reunite for NCIS: Origins series

The prequel series explores a 1993 storyline and a present-day narrative, featuring a crossover with the original NCIS show.