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- Yesterday
- Variety· 22hEva Marie Saint, ‘North by Northwest’ Star, Dies at 102
Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint, who starred in such memorable classic films as “On the Waterfront” and “North by Northwest,” died Tuesday at her home in Los Angeles. She was 102.
- Earlier today
- Deadline· 15hSaoirse Ronan Addresses Rumor That Husband Jack Lowden Has Been Cast As The New James Bond
Saoirse Ronan is addressing a rumor that her husband, Jack Lowden, has been cast as the next James Bond. In a new interview, Ronan was asked about Lowden portraying the 007 agent in the film franchise.
- Yesterday
- Variety· 22hDonald Trump Praises Newly Merged Paramount-Warner Bros.: ‘They’re Terrific People, and It’s Gonna Be a Great Company’
President Donald Trump, who is friendly with David Ellison and his father, Larry Ellison, gave a big thumbs-up to Paramount’s megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery, which closed earlier Tuesday to form Skydance Corp. “I’m happy about that.
Also atDeadline - Deadline· 22hSkydance CEOs Pressed On Layoffs & Donald Trump Interference As They Outline Future At Town Hall
Soon after Warner Bros. Discovery accepted Paramount’s acquisition proposal in February, then-Paramount CEO David Ellison pitched senior Warner executives on his $110 billion takeover of their company.
- Variety· 22hJessica Chastain Stands By Criticizing Apple for Delaying ‘The Savant’ After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: ‘I Had to Go on Record That I Thought It Was a Mistake’
Jessica Chastain is doubling down on her decision to push back on Apple TV for delaying the release of her TV series “The Savant” last year amid the assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk.
- Variety· 22hBen Shapiro’s Pro-ICE Movie Restarts Production, Slams Shutdown as a ‘Violation of the First Amendment’
Ben Shapiro has responded after the Livingston City Commission shut down production on his Daily Wire banner’s ICE film “Pawn Shop,” which has since resumed filming.
- TVLine· 22hRod Serling Paid To Reshoot A Twilight Zone Episode When Its Original Star Died
When the star of a divisive Twilight Zone episode suddenly died, Rod Serling had no choice but to pay out of pocket to salvage it as best he could.
- Variety· 23hSkydance Stock Drops 2.7% on First Day of Trading After Paramount-WBD Merger Close
David Ellison said the vision behind Skydance Corp., formed Tuesday by the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, was to “create a stronger competitor” and build a company that “empowers creatives, entertains audiences and rewards shareholders.” But on Day One…
- Deadline· 23hFocus Features Takes Global On Ice Cube & Tommy Lee Jones Movie ‘Outside Man’ From Brian Helgeland
EXCLUSIVE: Focus Features has acquired worldwide rights to Oscar-winning filmmaker Brian Helgeland’s Outside Man. Deadline first told you about the Teton Ridge Entertainment production back in April that stars Ice Cube and Oscar winner Tommy Lee Jones.
- Variety· 23h‘Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging’ Pilot Set at Netflix
Netflix has given a pilot order to “Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging,” a series adaptation of Louise Rennison’s young adult novels. Fifth Season and Rise Films are producing the project.
- Variety· 23hIndie Distributors Cinema Machine and Graven Image Launch as Divisions of Blood Sweat Honey (EXCLUSIVE) – Film News in Brief
Blood Sweat Honey, a talent scouting, consulting and representation firm for independent filmmakers, has launched Cinema Machine to distribute films theatrically and digitally and develop and manage projects, bookings and contracts.
- Deadline· 23h‘Other Desert Cities’ With Julia Louis-Dreyfus Sells Out First Week For A $1.9M Gross; Billy Crystal’s New ‘860’ Takes $854,574 – Broadway Box Office
Other Desert Cities, the starry Broadway revival of Jon Robin Baitz’s Tony Award-winning play featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery and Lily Rabe, grossed a smashing $1,879,441 in its first week of previews.
Also atThe Hollywood Reporter - Book Riot· 23hHere is the 2026 National Book Award Shortlist for Poetry
The 2026 National Book Award Shortlist for Poetry has been announced. The winner will be announced on November 18.
- Vulture· 6 OctChristy Carlson Romano Drops Her Perfect-Girl Façade in New Memoir
The former child star reveals all the ways she got lost on her way to Disney Channel’s Mount Rushmore.
- IndieWire· 6 Oct‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Returns to Theaters in 3D and Dolby Atmos
The team behind Guillermo del Toro's acclaimed 2006 fantasy film tells IndieWire how it looks and sounds better than ever in a new restoration.
Pan's Labyrinth - Deadline· 6 OctApple TV’s ‘Beat The Reaper’ Expands Cast With Damon Herrimon, Stephanie Nur, Artoun Nazareth & Molly Price
EXCLUSIVE: Damon Herriman (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Bikeriders), Stephanie Nur (Lioness, 1883), Artoun Nazareth (The Promised Land, Muppets Now) and Molly Price (Elsbeth, The Spot) have signed on as series regulars, joining Will Poulter and J.K.
- Deadline· 6 OctJessica Biel Joins Searchlight Pictures’ ‘Playmates’
Jessica Biel has found her next feature project in Playmates, the Searchlight flick inspired by filmmaker Lorraine Nicholson’s experiences growing up at the Playboy Mansion.
Also atVariety - Variety· 6 OctInaugural Fantastic: Brasil at Rio Film Festival Creates International Bridge for Latin American Genre Cinema, Announces Winners
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Fantastic:Brasil debuted at this year’s Rio Film Festival as a new industry platform for genre cinema in the largest country in South America.
- Deadline· 6 OctDermot Mulroney Joins ESX & Warner Bros Crew HQ ‘Streets’ From Emelia Hartford
EXCLUSIVE: Scream VI and The Hunting Wives actor Dermot Mulroney is jumping into the car of Ali Afshar’s ESX Entertainment and Warner Bros’ Crew HQ auto action pic, Streets. Mulroney will be playing the role of Gordon alongside pic’s star, producer and co-scribe Emelia Hartford.
- The Hollywood Reporter· 6 OctDePaul’s Alumni Vision Fund Is Helping Filmmakers Take the Next Step
With professional production resources, industry mentorship and financial support, DePaul’s School of Cinematic Arts is investing in its filmmakers long after graduation.
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