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Veteran actor Peter Van Norden dies at 75
Peter Van Norden, the actor who brought memorable characters to life in 'Police Academy 2' and 'The Naked Gun 2½', died peacefully on Thursday morning in a Southern California hospice facility at 75,

Barbara Ling, 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Designer, Dies
For Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' production designer Barbara Ling meticulously recreated 1969 Los Angeles with a 12-week prep period, ensuring every era-specific sign and vehic

Films and TV Shows Coming to Streaming in July 2026
On July 1 alone, Netflix is unleashing a staggering array of over 40 films and television shows being added, a content deluge that could take a single viewer months to navigate, according to TheWrap.

New York City Film and TV Productions Seek Talent Amid Surge
Currently, 2,652 active roles are listed for film and TV productions in New York City, from stand-ins for a new Netflix series starring Oscar Isaac to promo shoots for NCIS.

How Foley Artists Create Realistic Sounds for Film and TV
Foley artists can make the sound of breaking bones by crushing celery stalks and simulate body punches with phone books, crafting an invisible sonic world for film and television.

AI Actor Tilly Norwood Stars in Upcoming Film 'Misaligned'
An AI-generated 'actress' named Tilly Norwood is not merely making her feature film debut; she is poised to lead a coming-of-age comedy-drama.

Veteran actor Joby Baker dies at 92 from natural causes
Veteran actor Joby Baker, a familiar face from 'Good Morning World' and 'Gidget,' passed away at 92, with initial reports noting his death occurred on June 22 of natural causes, according to Entertain

Sony revokes access to hundreds of purchased digital titles
On September 1, 2026, 551 movies and TV series previously purchased by UK PlayStation customers will vanish from their digital libraries, a stark reminder that 'buying' digital often means merely rent

Top 6 New Streaming Releases Australia July 2026: Little House Returns
In July 2026, Netflix launches a 'Little House on the Prairie' remake on July 9, the same day Prime Video debuts 'Elle', a 'Legally Blonde' prequel.

Literary Adaptations Coming to Screens in 2026
Ridley Scott's film adaptation of Peter Heller's 'The Dog Stars', scheduled for release on August 28, 2026, had its screenplay completed in a remarkably swift three months, according to Stylist and De

Major Literary Adaptations on TV and Film Through 2026
In 2026 alone, audiences can expect to see Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights' alongside Suzanne Collins' 'Hunger Games' prequel and Colleen Hoover's 'Verity' on screen, signaling an unprecedented conv

Mel Brooks: Blazing Saddles Funniest, Diverse Legacy
The American Film Institute officially reordered its "100 Years.

Ella Bruccoleri Brings Mary Bennet to Life in New Adaptation
The March release of 'The Other Bennet Sister' on the BBC became the biggest launch of a new drama in the U.

American Dollhouse's Nosy Neighbor Embodies Modern Anxieties
In John Valley's 'American Dollhouse', the villain Sandy isn't just a nosy neighbor; she's described as a manifestation of the panopticon and the terror of polite society itself, according to...

Transilvania HBO Award: 'Fear's Artist,' 'Won't Get Old Together' Win
Cristi Iftime's 'The Fear's Artist' and Marius Olteanu's 'We Won't Get Old Together' each secured a share of the €30,000 inaugural Transilvania HBO Award.

8 Ways Authors Adapt Books Into Film or TV
Charles Webb sold the movie rights to his novel 'The Graduate' for a mere $20,000, while the film went on to gross over $100 million.

Disney layoffs impact Marvel's visual development team
After 16 years and contributing to 15 films and series, Andy Park, head of visual development at Marvel Studios, was laid off, alongside nearly the entire award-winning team responsible for the MCU's

Top 7 Movies and Shows to Stream This Week
This week, viewers can choose between Glen Powell's new inheritance thriller 'How to Make a Killing' on HBO Max and the entire 'Bill & Ted' trilogy newly available on Prime Video.

The Strategic Power of Book to Screen Adaptations
The Queen's Gambit, a limited series based on a 1983 novel, swept 11 Emmys, including outstanding limited or anthology series.

Curry Barker Signs Eight-Figure Deal for New Universal Blumhouse Horror
Curry Barker's horror film 'Obsession' was produced for just $750,000, yet it grossed over $300 million worldwide, according to World of Reel .

Amazon Drops Luca Guadagnino's Sci-Fi Movie 'Artificial'
Luca Guadagnino's nearly finished film 'Artificial', starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, has been dropped by Amazon MGM Studios and is now being shopped to other studios, Variety reports.

AGBO promotes film and TV execs amid leadership changes
AGBO is preparing to release "Avengers: Doomsday" on December 18, with "Avengers: Secret Wars" following in 2027, according to Variety .

Tunde Adebimpe Expands UTA Representation for Film & TV
After releasing his first formal solo album last year, Tunde Adebimpe has expanded his representation with United Talent Agency (UTA) to specifically include film and television, according to Deadline

Top 6 Best Helen Hunt Film and TV Roles
At just nine years old, Helen Hunt debuted on The Mary Tyler Moore Show , a formative moment foreshadowing a decades-long career.

Yan Siyu's Film Challenges Woolf's 'A Room of One's Own'
At the Shanghai International Film Festival, director Yan Siyu's debut feature, 'Outside the Room of My Own,' challenges Virginia Woolf's iconic call for a 'room of one's own.

Milagros Mumenthaler Prepares First Male-Led Project
Milagros Mumenthaler, an acclaimed director recognized for her intimate female-led dramas, is preparing a new project that will center on a young male protagonist for the first time in her...

Australian screen producers demand new rules from streaming giants
New Australian children's programming on commercial free-to-air television has plummeted from 391 hours pre-deregulation to just 48 hours in 2024.

Jennifer Lopez testifies about 'I'm Still Here'
Jennifer Lopez openly wept, revealing profound personal healing, after watching the film 'I'm Still Here' with her family during her divorce from Ben Affleck.
Miriam Margolyes Receives Raindance Icon Award, Plans Feature Film
Despite her belief that awards can make people 'smug,' Miriam Margolyes will gratefully accept the Raindance Icon Award on June 17, simultaneously revealing active plans to expand the Oscar-nominated

Emily Henry's Top Film Adaptation in Production
Despite selling millions of copies, at least one Emily Henry book adaptation has seen its Rotten Tomatoes audience score dip below 50%, highlighting a significant chasm between literary and cinematic