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- Variety· 6 Oct‘Artificial’ First Reactions: Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Drama is ‘Provocative,’ ‘Downright Horrifying’ and His ‘Best Film in a Decade’
Luca Guadagnino’s “Artificial” premiered at the New York Film Festival Monday night, and early reviews have members of the film press championing the Sam Altman-centered movie as a “provocative,” “visceral corporate drama” and the director’s “best film in a decade.” Next Best…
Artificial - The Hollywood Reporter· 6 OctJohn Leguizamo on ‘The Odyssey,’ Non-Traditional Casting and Being Uninvited From ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
The trailblazing actor and outspoken activist for Latino representation in Hollywood could land the first Oscar nomination of his career.
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- The Hollywood Reporter· 5 Oct‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Heads to Streaming: Where to Watch the 2026 Blockbuster Online
Just 47 days after its theatrical release, Sony's superhero smash hit claimed the title of highest-grossing film in North American box office history. Here's how to stream it from home.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Variety· 5 OctNeon Sets ‘Artificial’ Oscar Campaign With Andrew Garfield in Supporting Actor, Yura Borisov in Lead (EXCLUSIVE)
Sixteen years ago, Andrew Garfield played the Facebook co-founder who was pushed out of the company he helped create in “The Social Network” and came up short in the supporting actor race.
Also atThe Hollywood Reporter - The Hollywood Reporter· 5 OctTom Bateman’s Secret to Nailing ‘The Love Hypothesis’? Being Offline
The actor is also set to lead Netflix's adaptation of the Harlan Coben novel 'The Woods.'
The Love Hypothesis - Deadline· 5 OctMaude Apatow And Mike Faist To Star In ‘The Maid Of Orleans’
EXCLUSIVE: Maude Apatow and Mike Faist are set to star in The Maid of Orleans, Sarah Elizabeth Mintz’s follow-up to Good Girl Jane. Mintz penned the script that she will also direct. Astute Films is financing the pic.
- Deadline· 5 OctClockwork, Warner Bros’ New Specialty Label, Is Making Jump To Skydance – The Dish
EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros’ new Christian Parkes-led contemporary film label Clockwork, which we first told you about in December, will be making the segue to the newly merged Paramount-Warner Bros company now known as Skydance.
- Variety· 5 Oct‘Free Elizabeth Holmes’ Group Defends Convicted Theranos Founder at ‘You Can See Everything’ Doc Screening: She’s ‘Innocent and Needs to Be Free’
In the wild A24 documentary “You Can See Everything,” Elizabeth Holmes still maintains her innocence in her Theranos fraud case despite being sentenced to 11 years in prison. It turns out, there are a few others who share her beliefs.
Also atThe Hollywood Reporter, - Variety· 5 OctBest Horror of October 2026: ‘Other Mommy’ Goes for the Heart, ‘Carrie’ Returns, Josh Hartnett Hunts for Sea Monsters and More
Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Variety and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast.
Other Mommy - The Hollywood Reporter· 5 OctAs ‘Digger’ Sinks, Hollywood’s Three Amigos Circle the Wagons
Alfonso Cuarón and Guillermo del Toro’s defense of Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s costly flop is the latest chapter in a remarkable 30-year creative alliance that carried three Mexican filmmakers to the pinnacle of mainstream moviemaking.
Digger - Variety· 5 OctRachel Zegler Recalls Her ‘Evita’ Audition While Starring on Broadway in ‘Romeo + Juliet’: ‘I Sang 40 Pages of Material’
Tom Felton can’t go anywhere without getting recognized as Draco Malfoy, the icy-blond villain he memorably portrayed in eight “Harry Potter” movies.
- IndieWire· 5 Oct‘Skweezy Jibbs Makes a Movie’: How I Turned a TikTok Comedy Character Into an Indie Film That Toured 60 Cities
Comedian Tim Savage explains how he turned his online alter-ego Skweezy Jibbs into an indie film success story.
Skweezy Jibbs Makes a Movie - Deadline· 5 OctRobert Kelker-Kelly Dies: ‘Days Of Our Lives’, ‘Another World’ Actor Was 62
Robert Kelker-Kelly, known best for his role as Bo Brady on NBC soap Days Of Our Lives and for his work on Another World, died October 3 at his home in St. Peters, Missouri. He was 62. St. Peters police officers responded to his home at aound 8:16 p.m.
- The Hollywood Reporter· 5 OctHarlan Coben Previews ‘Final Twist’ Season 2, “Bonkers” First Episode and How His Onscreen Work Has Evolved
"Fiction has to follow rules. Reality doesn't," the busy bestseller author tells THR and explains what criteria true-crime cases featured in the CBS and Paramount+ series must fulfill.
Final Twist - Deadline· 5 OctEmmy Winner Habiba Nosheen Flexes With ‘The Gymnasts Of Fishermen Colony,’ Inspiring Film From EPs Mariska Hargitay, Trish Adlesic, Malala Yousafzai
EXCLUSIVE: Cargo Film & Releasing has set an October 23 theatrical opening for The Gymnasts of Fishermen Colony, Habiba Nosheen’s documentary about girls in Pakistan who defy their conservative community by pursuing competitive gymnastics.
- The Hollywood Reporter· 5 OctGina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood Return to Urbanworld as Ambassadors of 30th Anniversary Festival
A special spotlight during the festival will celebrate Prince-Bythewood's upcoming film 'Children of Blood and Bone.'
- Variety· 5 OctHollywood Unions Warn of 25-Year Decline in U.S. Production Market Share
A coalition of Hollywood unions issued a report on Monday warning that the U.S. has lost significant market share in film and TV production over the last 25 years. The report found that studios spent 74% of their film production budgets in the U.S.
Also atDeadline - The Hollywood Reporter· 5 OctSebastian Stan Drops Hints About ‘The Batman: Part II’ Role: “I Hope It Lands Right”
The Marvel actor talks his highly anticipated move to DC in the Matt Reeves film.
The Batman: Part II - Variety· 5 OctMike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ to Compete as Comedy at Golden Globes (EXCLUSIVE)
Mike Leigh is bringing love and care to the Golden Globes’ comedy race. Bleecker Street will submit “Tender Loving Care,” Leigh’s likely final film, in the musical or comedy categories at the upcoming 84th Golden Globes, Variety has learned exclusively.
- The Hollywood Reporter· 5 Oct‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Penélope Cruz on Singing and Dancing in ‘La Bola Negra,’ Reteaming with Bardem in ‘Bunker’ and Making ’Em Laugh in ‘The Invite’
The most celebrated Spanish film actress returns to the podcast to discuss her life, career and incredible 2026.
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