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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.