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Edinburgh Film Festival Genre Title ‘Snapshot’ Gets North American Deal

  • Dark Star Pictures acquired North American rights to *Snapshot*.
  • A theatrical release is planned for early 2027.
  • The film blends Victorian ghost hunting with found-footage horror.

The horror film *Snapshot* has been acquired by US distributor Dark Star Pictures for release in North America. The deal gives the UK film a planned theatrical launch in early 2027, followed by digital distribution. Directed by Joseph Archer and starring Tom Stourton, the film is set in…

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AGC International takes AI sci-fi feature to American Film Market buyers

  • AGC will present the AI-made sci-fi film to global buyers.
  • A US release is scheduled for 4 December.
  • Producers are pursuing an Academy animation awards campaign.

AGC International has added Zack London’s AI-generated science-fiction film *Gods Don’t Give Gifts* to its sales slate and will present it to buyers at the American Film Market. Producers are also seeking consideration in the Academy Awards’ animation category, as the film aims to bring AI-assisted filmmaking to…

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Brad Paisley on the Time Carl Dean Drove Dolly Parton to His House

  • Paisley remembered Dean patiently waiting in the car during Parton’s video shoot.
  • The memory deepens the meaning of their 2005 duet for Paisley.
  • Parton and Dean were married for nearly 60 years.

Brad Paisley recalled a quiet moment with Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, while discussing their song “When I Get Where I’m Going” at a tribute concert in Nashville. Dean waited in the car while Parton filmed at Paisley’s home, happy to stay out of the spotlight;…

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Callum Turner and Jack Lowden reportedly screen test for Bond role

  • Callum Turner and Jack Lowden were reported among Bond screen-test candidates.
  • At least three actors were expected to test, possibly as many as five.
  • The tests were understood to cover stunts, camera presence and dialogue.

Callum Turner and Jack Lowden were reported among the actors screen testing in London for the next James Bond, as the casting search moved to camera auditions. The tests suggest the choice of a new 007 is nearing a decisive stage, but the eventual casting remains unknown. Sources…

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Brad Pitt stunt double sues surveyors over Lincolnshire cottage defects

  • A stunt performer is suing over an allegedly inadequate home survey.
  • The couple estimate repairs at £143,570.
  • The surveyors deny responsibility.

Stunt performer Robert Bowen and his partner Lucy Vaughan are suing Beehoo Surveying Limited for £150,000, saying a pre-purchase survey failed to identify serious defects at their Lincolnshire home. They claim sewage leaks, flooding and structural problems made the property far more costly to repair than expected, and…

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‘Jane Austen is for everyone’: novelist Diana Reid on adapting Sense and Sensibility – and surprising Brits with her accent

  • Diana Reid has adapted Austen’s *Sense and Sensibility* for a new film.
  • She wrote most of the dialogue, drawing on Austen’s style.
  • Reid sees the sisters’ relationship as the story’s central love story.

Australian novelist Diana Reid has adapted Jane Austen’s *Sense and Sensibility* for a new film, arguing that Austen belongs to anyone who wants to engage with her work. Reid says her Australian nationality did not make her question her right to adapt the novel, though some British audiences…

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Chuck Lorre Talks David Ellison Optimism, Scientology and the Perks (Really!) of Working for Roseanne Barr

  • Chuck Lorre’s memoir revisits his television career and conflicts.
  • He says *Roseanne*’s demanding approach strengthened its writers.
  • His account of Scientology describes both costs and benefits.

Chuck Lorre has published a memoir, *Sitcom*, revisiting the making of his hit comedies and difficult relationships with some of their stars. In an interview, he discusses reactions to claims in the book, his decade in Scientology and the mixed experiences that shaped his career. Lorre says working…

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Lego and Daft Punk launch fan-designed set inspired by 2007 tour stage

  • Lego and Daft Punk have launched a creative partnership.
  • A fan-designed “Alive” tour set reached 10,000 supporters.
  • A 48-second Minifigure film accompanies the announcement.

Lego and Daft Punk have announced a collaboration spanning products, content and brand experiences, led by a fan-designed set inspired by the duo’s 2007 “Alive” tour stage. The partnership also launches with a short film featuring Daft Punk as Lego Minifigures, while the companies say more offerings are…

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Ben Silverman Still Doesn’t Want a Job — But He’s Busier Than Ever

  • Ben Silverman says he does not want another corporate job.
  • Propagate is developing and producing projects across several platforms.
  • His career includes *Millionaire*, *The Office* and a brief NBC leadership role.

Ben Silverman has spent decades building television projects and companies, and says he has no desire to return to a corporate job. As chairman and co-CEO of Propagate Content, he remains busy developing and producing a wide range of programmes, drawing on his interest in golf as well…

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Egyptian Screenwriter Mariam Naoum on the Struggle for Arab Series to Find Buyers: ‘We’re Suffocating Inside’

  • Arab television has creative talent but too few routes to buyers.
  • CineGouna Series’ first lab developed six projects for pitching.
  • Naoum says creators should seek markets beyond the region.

Egyptian screenwriter and producer Mariam Naoum says Arab television has plenty of creative talent, but writers lack the time, development support and routes to buyers needed to build sustainable careers. As head of El Gouna Film Festival’s new CineGouna Series programme, she aims to help projects develop and…

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