Producer Manny Halley Takes Over L.A.’s Pacoima Studios With Long-Term Lease
Producer Manny Halley through his Imani Media Group has taken over Pacoima Studios with a long-term lease for the San Fernando Valley facility formerly…
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Checkmate! Good Deed Entertainment Corners Chess Documentary ‘Grandmasters’ From Director Liza Mandelup
EXCLUSIVE: Good Deed Entertainment has acquired Grandmasters, a documentary from award-winning filmmaker Liza Mandelup that uncovers drama roiling the world of…
John Wilson’s ‘The History of Concrete’ Trailer Goes Everywhere There Is Concrete
Incorrigible documentarian John Wilson, of HBO's "How To with John Wilson," has crafted a full feature film that's worth its weight in concrete.
FilmQuest Announces 2026 Lineup: Jamie Lee Curtis, Britt Lower and Rhea Seehorn Among Stars of Genre Films at Utah Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
FilmQuest has returned with a fresh crop of ambitious and mind-bending films. The Provo, Utah-based genre festival is gearing up for its newest installment…
‘Ibelin,’ From ‘The Imitation Game’ Director Morten Tyldum, Becomes a Star Case Study at Haugesund
Starring Stephen Graham, Toni Collette, Bill Nighy and Charlie Plummer, “Ibelin,” from “The Imitation Game” director Morten Tyldum, loomed large over a…
Marvel Launches ‘Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast’ Ahead of Movie’s December Debut
Marvel launched the “Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast,” a new video podcast on Disney+, YouTube and audio platforms, recapping the films in the…
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Elizabeth McGovern Joins Amazon MGM Horror Film ‘Seasons’
EXCLUSIVE: Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey) has closed a deal to join Lily James, Jack Reynor and Ron Perlman in the new horror…
‘Heat 2’: Odessa Young In Talks For Charlene Role In Sequel; María Cid Top Choice For Role Of Gabi
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Mann looks to have found his Charlene for his upcoming sequel to Heat, as sources tell Deadline the director has tapped Odessa Young to play…
Peter Cullen Was More Than Just the Iconic Voice of Beloved Characters — He Was an Undeniable Force
The beloved voice actor will long be remembered for his work in everything from "Transformers" to "Knight Rider," but his kind spirit and unyielding dedication…
Odette Annable Leads Cast In Horror ‘Postmortem’; Sublimity Launches Sales For TIFF As First Look Revealed
EXCLUSIVE: Cloverfiel and The Unborn star Odette Annable is leading cast in horror Postmortem alongside Allegra Leguizamo (Tin Soldier), Julio Cesar Cedillo…
‘Just Play Dead’ Review: Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green Get Shady in a Dated, Tortuous Crime Comedy
“Just Play Dead” is a film that seems to come from a bygone, post-“Pulp Fiction” era where studios gobbled up any story involving charismatic criminals…
‘Adults’ Season 2 Review: FX’s Gen-Z Sitcom Hits a Much-Needed Growth Spurt
After a rough debut, co-creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw lean on classic sitcom tropes and elevate their strongest characters in an improved sophomore…
New York Comic Con Unveils 2026 Professional Schedule Lineup, Including ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Author-NBCUniversal TV Panel (EXCLUSIVE)
New York Comic Con has unveiled its 2026 professional programming schedule, expanding the offering from last year’s slate. Led by NYCC produced ReedPop, the…
Grammy Winner Jon Batiste To Narrate, EP ‘American Amazon’, Journey Through Spectacular Southern U.S. Terrain
EXCLUSIVE: Grammy-winning musician and actor Jon Batiste is inviting audiences on a spectacular journey through natural wonders of a part of the country he…
‘Tangles,’ Hand-Drawn Cannes Standout, Lands at Independent Film Company for Oscar-Qualifying Run (EXCLUSIVE)
A new animated film has entered the Oscar race. Independent Film Company (formerly branded IFC) and Sapan Studio have acquired North American rights to…
Dolby Laboratories Hires Meta, Amazon and Xbox Alum Marc Whitten as CEO as Kevin Yeaman Retires
Dolby Laboratories has hired veteran tech exec Marc Whitten as president and CEO. He takes over the position from Kevin Yeaman, who is stepping down as chief…
Utopai Studios Unifies Asia-Pacific Operations, Taps Hyun Park to Lead Region (EXCLUSIVE)
Utopai Studios has completed the integration of its Asia-Pacific joint venture Utopai East into its global operations, naming veteran media executive Hyun Park…
Anonymous Content Names Steve Shikiya Chief Operating Officer
Veteran media and entertainment executive Steve Shikiya has been named Chief Operating Officer of Anonymous Content. Reporting directly to President and CEO…
This Year’s New York Film Festival Will Feature Talks with Martin Scorsese, James Gray, Mike Leigh, Sofia Coppola, Ava DuVernay, and More
The annual festival's Talks lineup is packed with heavy hitters, deep dive chats, and free events.
Peter Cullen Dies: Voice Of Optimus Prime In ‘Transformers’ Was 85
Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor who voiced Optimus Prime in the original 1980s Transformers animated series, later reprised the role…