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Memorial Day Weekend Box Office Hits $221.9 Million
Disney’s 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' generated between $100 million and $102 million at the domestic box office over the 2026 Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to Variety .
Marlon Wayans Reboots 'Scary Movie' Despite Weinstein Past
Despite once labeling the Weinsteins 'evil' and 'disrespectful,' Marlon Wayans is now rebooting the 'Scary Movie' franchise, a series deeply tied to the very company he criticized.
Xavier Becerra calls for Hollywood jobs summit with leaders
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra declared the state's $750 million film and TV tax credit program merely 'the floor' for his expansion plans, according to Variety .
Films du Losange Boards Lola Quivoron's Thriller El Dorado
Just two years after her debut feature Rodeo won a Jury prize at Cannes, director Lola Quivoron has wrapped production on her next thriller, El Dorado .
Julianne Moore champions female stories at Kering Women in Motion Awards
Julianne Moore, receiving the Kering Women in Motion Award at the Cannes Film Festival, revealed her decision to stop doing movies that involve guns.
Influential Indie Films Redefining Storytelling in 2026
The indie horror film 'Iron Lung,' directed by streamer Markiplier, grossed over $50 million on a $3 million budget, according to Inverse .
Hollywood debates AI script eligibility for Oscars
Steven Soderbergh's documentary 'John Lennon: The Last Interview' featured AI-generated video of both John Lennon and Yoko Ono, a collaboration with Meta, to recreate a conversation that never physica
What is the role of a film producer in modern filmmaking?
Before a single frame is shot or an actor cast, a film producer has already secured the rights, assembled the core creative team, and raised millions in financing.
Protecting Your Screenplays with IP Rights in Hollywood
Paramount and Skydance successfully defeated a copyright lawsuit filed by a writer in 2026.
What are film production's virtual scouting tools and why do they matter?
A $10,000 virtual production quote can silently escalate to $25,000 with hidden fees for essential services like tracking operators and environment licensing, according to SPStudios .
Culver City offers $500K in film incentives to cut shooting fees
Culver City has slashed shooting fees by up to 60% and approved a $500,000 incentive program, positioning itself as a sudden hotspot for film production.
Hollywood's IP Reliance: Draining Creativity, Making Originals Rare
Nine of the top ten movies at the U.
What Are Virtual Production Stages and LED Volumes?
In just three months, Netflix's Product Innovation team guided the setup of the massive 180-foot-long DARK BAY LED wall facility, fundamentally changing how scenes are shot.
North Carolina expands film incentives, boosting local production
In 2025 alone, North Carolina's film and television productions generated $185.