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A futuristic Hollywood sign with AI circuit patterns, symbolizing the industry's adaptation to artificial intelligence, with a robot hand holding a film reel.
Film & TV

Variety hires Corbin Bolies to cover Hollywood's AI adaptation

Variety, a century-old entertainment industry bible, appointed its first dedicated AI reporter, Corbin Bolies.

Julian Mercer·May 26, 2026
Tânia Maria and Leonardo Lacca in discussion on the set of 'Sábado Morto' in a dimly lit, atmospheric location in Pernambuco.
Film & TV

Tânia Maria Joins Leonardo Lacca's 'Sábado Morto' Cast

Legendary jazz musician and actress Tânia Maria has joined the cast of Leonardo Lacca's 'Sábado Morto,' currently filming in Pernambuco.

Julian Mercer·May 23, 2026
A man silhouetted against the sun and a woman studying a map in a Bulgarian port, suggesting a gangster's return and an archaeologist's investigation.
Film & TV

Valeska Grisebach's 'The Dreamed Adventure' subverts gangster genre

At Cannes, Valeska Grisebach's 'The Dreamed Adventure' opens with a gangster's return to Bulgaria, only to pivot unexpectedly to an archaeologist investigating his disappearance and taking over his il

Julian Mercer·May 22, 2026
A cinematic scene depicting a retro-futuristic cinema lobby with a projector casting stylized imagery, symbolizing the debut of AI-generated vintage erotica at a film festival.
Film & TV

AI-Generated Vintage Erotica Collection Debuts at Cannes Film Festival

AI compute costs consumed $400,000 of the $500,000 budget for 'Hell Grind,' a 95-minute AI-generated film premiering at Cannes, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Julian Mercer·May 22, 2026
The premiere of Los Javis' film 'La Bola Negra' at the Cannes Film Festival, with a red carpet and excited attendees.
Film & TV

Los Javis' 'La Bola Negra' Debuts at Cannes

'La Bola Negra,' the debut film from Los Javis's new production division, Suma Content Films, is one of only three Spanish films selected for the Official Competition at Cannes 2026.

Julian Mercer·May 21, 2026
Patricia Clarkson, Rupert Everett, and Lydia West in a tense, shadowy scene, representing the espionage thriller 'Gray'.
Behind the Scenes

View TV Studios Acquires U.S. Rights to the Thriller 'Gray'

Patricia Clarkson, Rupert Everett, and Lydia West will star in 'Gray', an eight-part espionage thriller.

Victor Ren·May 21, 2026
5 Ways Studio VII is Redefining Mythological Fantasy Movies for a New Generation
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5 Ways Studio VII is Redefining Mythological Fantasy Movies for a New Generation

Studio VII is an independent motion picture company led by Neil Karunatilaka that aims to redefine mythological fantasy movies for a new generation by blending high-concept worlds with a distinct artistic vision and immersive visuals. They focus on narratively complex, visually driven original dark fantasy worlds, reimagining ancient myths through a modern lens.

Amelia Frost·May 19, 2026
Mystical forest clearing with ancient standing stones and ethereal mist, evoking the magical and ritualistic themes of the Puffball story.
Film & TV

Puffball Novel Adapted for TV; Kelly Reilly Starred in Film

Yellowstone star Kelly Reilly once embodied a young architect entangled in witchcraft and fertility rituals in the 2007 cult film 'Puffball', a story now being redeveloped for television from its orig

Julian Mercer·May 19, 2026
Alien ships loom over the town of Hope Harbor, South Korea, as residents react with fear to the invasion.
Film & TV

Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' sequel links to alien invasion film

Before audiences even see Na Hong-jin's new sci-fi epic 'Hope' at Cannes, a full script for its sequel has already been completed.

Julian Mercer·May 18, 2026
A visual representation of book to screen adaptations, with books merging into a cinematic scene, highlighting the journey from literature to film.
Books

Top 5 Best Book to Screen Adaptations of the Last Decade

Despite a 60% Rotten Tomatoes score, the adaptation of 'The Midnight Library' sparked a 300% surge in book sales and became a global streaming phenomenon.

Amelia Frost·May 15, 2026
Kelsey Jackson, new Head of Scripted Content at Wise Child Studios, leading a creative team in a modern studio environment.
Film & TV

Kelsey Jackson Leads Scripted Content at Wise Child Studios

Wise Child Studios, fresh off its feature film 'On the End' winning the Audience Award at Sarasota and Best Film at the Rome Film Festival, has just appointed Kelsey Jackson as its new Head of Scripte

Julian Mercer·May 14, 2026
Symbolic representation of OpenAI's Sora platform shutting down, with new AI video creation platforms emerging, signifying a shift in the industry.
Content Creation

OpenAI Shuts Down Sora, Ushering In New AI Video Platforms

Disney walked away from a three-year character-licensing deal with OpenAI and a potential $1 billion stake, just as OpenAI announced the shutdown of its much-hyped Sora video platform.

Tara Collins·May 13, 2026
A production designer sketching futuristic cityscapes and advanced technology, illustrating the foundational role of visual world creation in filmmaking.
Behind the Scenes

What is the role of a production designer in film visual world creation?

For the 2002 film 'Minority Report,' the production design team crafted the visual world of 2050 before a complete script existed, evolving narrative design in parallel with story development, accordi

Victor Ren·May 13, 2026
A vintage television screen emitting an eerie glow in a dark room, symbolizing the cursed videotape from Koji Suzuki's 'Ring' horror series.
Creators

Koji Suzuki's Ring series reshapes global horror landscape

Koji Suzuki, the Japanese author whose 1991 novel 'Ring' spawned a global horror phenomenon and redefined the genre, died at 68.

Julian Mercer·May 10, 2026
A vibrant, fantastical scene from a new animated Charlie and the Chocolate Factory film, showcasing imaginative candy landscapes and characters.
Film & TV

Netflix Announces 'Charlie vs. Chocolate Factory' at Annecy

At the Annecy Animation Film Festival, Netflix unveiled an unprecedented animation push, announcing a robust slate for 2026-2027.

Julian Mercer·May 7, 2026