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The 8 Most Universally Acclaimed Detective Books of All Time, Ranked

  • Eight acclaimed detective novels are ranked for readers of crime fiction.
  • The selection spans early genre pioneers and darker modern mysteries.
  • The article traces how classic stories shaped detective fiction.

The article ranks eight detective novels it describes as among the most acclaimed and influential in the genre. It highlights how these stories helped shape familiar conventions, from the locked-room puzzle and the brilliant, analytical investigator to darker, more hard-boiled crime fiction. The examples in the supplied text…

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Peter Rice Will Blend “Art And Commerce” In Heading Content For Netflix, Ted Sarandos Says

  • Peter Rice will lead Netflix’s content operations.
  • Sarandos says Rice can shape upcoming titles.
  • Netflix says US execution needs to improve.

Netflix co-chief executive Ted Sarandos said newly appointed content chief Peter Rice will balance creative priorities with commercial goals as the company reshapes its film and television operations. The appointment comes amid a wider management shake-up and job cuts, while investors reacted negatively to Netflix’s lower forecasts despite…

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JustWatch now streams TV shows and movies, too

  • JustWatch has launched its own streaming service in 12 markets.
  • Its Plus tier costs $3.99 monthly or $49.99 for life.
  • Film rentals are initially available in five countries.

JustWatch has launched JustWatch TV, expanding its role from helping people find films and programmes on existing services to offering streaming and rentals of its own. The ad-supported free tier and paid option give viewers another way to access content from a network of global partners. The service…

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Fincher cut 60 pages from Tarantino’s 230-page Cliff Booth script

  • Fincher cut about 60 pages from Tarantino’s 230-page draft.
  • Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth, now a Hollywood fixer.
  • The film reaches IMAX on 25 November and Netflix on 23 December.

David Fincher cut about 60 pages from Quentin Tarantino’s 230-page first draft of “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth”, which Fincher said was essentially two films. The edit helped shape a story focused on its characters and their relationships in 1970s Hollywood, with a reported running time of…

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Amazon MGM promotes Alana Mayo to co-lead film production and development

  • Alana Mayo joins Julie Rapaport as a film division head.
  • Each will oversee about 15 titles a year.
  • Teams will work across the entire slate.

Amazon MGM Studios has promoted Alana Mayo to share the role of head of film, production and development with Julie Rapaport. The change reflects the studio’s expanded output of more than 30 films a year across cinemas and streaming, and is intended to support that growth while maintaining…

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Louisiana deputy saves missing autistic eight-year-old from pond

  • Deputy Jared Havard pulled a missing eight-year-old from a pond.
  • Body-camera footage captured the rescue.
  • The child was returned to her family and was not reported injured.

A Louisiana sheriff’s deputy rescued an eight-year-old autistic child from a pond after she was reported missing and seen entering the water. The rescue matters because the child went underwater and the deputy acted immediately, helping bring her back safely to her family. Body-camera footage shows Corporal Jared…

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Streaming guide JustWatch becomes a streamer itself

  • JustWatch has launched its own streaming service.
  • It is available in 12 markets with content from 30 partners.
  • The ad-free tier costs $3.99 a month or $49.99 for life.

JustWatch, the streaming search guide used by 50 million people, has launched JustWatch TV, expanding from helping users find programmes to streaming content itself. The company says the service will grow its audience while continuing to direct viewers to other streaming platforms. The service is available through JustWatch’s…

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Chris Rock, Quinta Brunson, Jaafar Jackson, Chiwetel Ejiofor Among Honorees For 9th Critics Choice Celebration Of Black Cinema & TV

  • The ceremony will take place on 16 November.
  • Debbie Allen, Chris Rock and Quinta Brunson are among the honorees.
  • The awards recognise achievements across Black film and television.

The Critics Choice Association will honour leading figures in Black film and television at its ninth annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television on 16 November, with Roy Wood Jr. hosting. The event recognises work on and off screen, and executive producer Shawn Edwards said the association remains…

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Rita Moreno to Be Honored at Carlos Eric Lopez’s Día de Muertos Gala; Guitarricadelafuente to Perform

  • Rita Moreno will receive a Life & Legacy award at the 27 October gala.
  • Guillermo Rodríguez will be honoured for his contribution to entertainment.
  • The event will feature performances and a teaser from Lopez’s first film.

Rita Moreno will receive a Vida y Legado Award at Carlos Eric Lopez’s sixth annual Día de Muertos Gala, which celebrates Latino culture and supports emerging creatives and entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. The 27 October benefit will take place at Universal Studios’ Old Pueblo Village, with Spanish-language broadcaster…

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‘Deadstream’ Directors Joseph and Vanessa Winter to Helm Horror Movie ‘Future Me’ as Longevity Pictures, Spooky Pictures and Image Nation Studios Ink Multi-Picture Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

  • The Winters will direct horror film Future Me.
  • It adapts a viral story from Reddit’s NoSleep community.
  • The film launches a three-company multi-picture deal.

Joseph and Vanessa Winter will direct Future Me, a horror thriller adapted from a viral Reddit story, as the first film under a new multi-picture partnership between Longevity Pictures, Spooky Pictures and Image Nation Studios. The deal brings together three production companies to develop more genre films, with…

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