Film

Jess Gabor and Arthur Langlie to Star in Christina Kallas’ Thriller ‘He Talks to Me’ (EXCLUSIVE)

• Jess Gabor and Arthur Langlie lead a new psychological thriller.
• Christina Kallas directs, with a screenplay by Alejandro Adams.
• The story follows a mother’s encounter with a police officer.

Jess Gabor and Arthur Langlie will star in *He Talks to Me*, a psychological thriller directed by Christina Kallas and written by Alejandro Adams. The film centres on a young mother whose encounter with a local police officer escalates, placing her in a struggle for survival and making…

Steven Paul Invests In Lionsgate Joint Venture Amid Studio Sale Chatter

• SP Media and Lionsgate are forming a joint venture.
• Steven Paul is expected to lead about $100 million in investment.
• Lionsgate will control the venture and distribute its films.

Steven Paul’s SP Media and Lionsgate have agreed to form a joint venture focused on investing in new businesses and producing independent films. The deal gives Lionsgate a route to expand its content platform and gives SP Media access to the studio’s distribution network, as Lionsgate attracts takeover…

Steven Paul’s SP Media Creates Joint Venture With Lionsgate To Expand New Businesses; Closes Film Pact

• Lionsgate and SP Media are launching a joint venture.
• SP Media will invest in Lionsgate’s newer businesses.
• Lionsgate will distribute SP Media’s independent films.

Lionsgate and Steven Paul’s SP Media have formed a joint venture to expand Lionsgate’s newer businesses, including 3 Arts, while also entering a film distribution pact. The arrangement gives SP Media a distributor for its independent feature films and brings in investment to support Lionsgate’s diversification. Lionsgate will…

Lionsgate Forms Joint Venture With Steven Paul, Movie Producer Who Has Had Trump’s Ear

• Lionsgate and Steven Paul are launching a majority Lionsgate-owned joint venture.
• SP Media will invest in new initiatives and produce films for Lionsgate.
• The investment amount has not been disclosed.

Lionsgate is forming a joint venture with film producer Steven Paul’s SP Media, which will invest in new business initiatives and produce independent films for Lionsgate to distribute. Lionsgate will hold majority ownership and control, giving it oversight of the partnership as it explores ways to expand its…

L.A. Film School Escapes Whistleblower Lawsuit as Judge Punishes Lawyer for AI Use

• Judge dismisses the fraud lawsuit against the Los Angeles Film School.
• The school paid $1 million to resolve a 2020 education audit.
• The claimants’ lawyer was fined $5,000 over an AI-assisted brief.

A federal judge dismissed a whistleblower lawsuit accusing the Los Angeles Film School of inflating graduate job placement figures to preserve accreditation and access to federal student loans. The ruling ends the case and also draws attention to an attorney’s use of an AI-generated court brief containing faulty…

Agnieszka Holland Boards ‘The Tuners,’ About the Shadow Competition Behind a Piano Contest, as Executive Producer (Exclusive)

• Agnieszka Holland joins *The Tuners* as executive producer.
• The short follows three tuners at the Chopin piano competition.
• Its 22-minute story centres on the work behind the performances.

Agnieszka Holland has joined the documentary short *The Tuners* as an executive producer, alongside Polish actress and singer Joanna Kulig. The film focuses on the skilled work and quiet rivalry behind the International Chopin Piano Competition, where tuners’ choices can affect how instruments perform and may influence a…

Israeli Cinema Professionals Talk Hopes & Fears Ahead Of Knife-Edge Election: “It’s Like A Horror Film Because I Don’t Know What Is Behind The Door”

• Filmmakers fear another Netanyahu-led government.
• The election could shape Israel’s cultural and political future.
• Shoval says officials declined to view his hostage-awareness film.

Israeli filmmakers have voiced anxiety over Tuesday’s closely contested election, with many hoping voters will remove Benjamin Netanyahu from office. Director Tom Shoval says the result feels impossible to predict and could shape the country’s future across every part of life, including culture. The article links the election…

10 Fantasy Movies That I Knew Would Be Masterpieces From the First 10 Minutes

• Strong openings can make fantasy worlds immediately compelling.
• The examples range from *Spirited Away* to *Shrek*.
• The supplied article excerpt does not include all ten films.

The article highlights ten fantasy films whose opening minutes quickly establish compelling worlds, characters and themes. It argues that efficient, engaging openings matter especially in fantasy, where viewers need to be drawn into an unfamiliar setting. The examples in the supplied text include *Pirates of the Caribbean: At…

UK funds AI cyber defences as global security fears grow and California weighs housing bonds

The government pledges £130 million for autonomous cyber agents, while a new book warns that weakened institutions are raising conflict risks. California voters will consider $25 billion in homebuyer assistance bonds; gaming and film round out the bulletin.

Director James McTeigue on How the V for Vendetta Mask Became a Global Symbol of Protest

• The film helped turn the Guy Fawkes mask into a global protest symbol.
• David Lloyd designed the iconic look for the comic.
• Lighting and texture gave the mask different moods on screen.

Director James McTeigue says it is “amazing” that the Guy Fawkes mask from *V for Vendetta* has become a symbol used in protests and resistance movements. As the 2006 film returns to cinemas, he reflects on how its global reach helped carry the mask’s message to millions, and…