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The “ahead of its time” movie Tom Hanks and Nicolas Cage agree is the greatest ever made: “Doesn’t everyone know this?”

  • Hanks and Cage agree *2001: A Space Odyssey* is the greatest film.
  • Both revisit Kubrick’s sci-fi film several times a year.
  • They praise its mystery, music and groundbreaking effects.

Tom Hanks and Nicolas Cage both name Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film *2001: A Space Odyssey* as the greatest movie ever made. Their shared admiration highlights the film’s lasting impact and its reputation for ambitious filmmaking and groundbreaking special effects. Hanks says he watches it at least twice a…

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HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Reportedly Eyes $250 Million Franchise Record

  • The series had spent £147.4 million by the end of 2025.
  • Filming was about halfway complete at that point.
  • Its first season may exceed the franchise’s $250 million film record.

HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series has reportedly spent £147.4 million (about $197.1 million) by the end of 2025, while filming was only around halfway complete. The spending suggests the first season could become the franchise’s most expensive screen production, exceeding the reported $250 million budget of the film…

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In 1983, Jack Nicholson was planning a movie. Three years later, Harrison Ford starred in it instead

  • Nicholson left the film after a pay dispute.
  • Ford starred as Allie Fox in 1986.
  • Screenwriter Paul Schrader thought Nicholson would have been better.

Jack Nicholson was set to star in Peter Weir’s adaptation of *The Mosquito Coast*, but a pay dispute with the producers led him to leave the project. Harrison Ford took the role of Allie Fox, making the film in 1986, and the casting swap placed Ford in a…

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European Film Producers Say Oscar Contender ‘La Bola Negra’ Shows Taking Big Risks Can Pay Off

  • Producers say bold films can find commercial and awards success.
  • Netflix acquired *La Bola Negra* after Cannes.
  • Spanish support and streaming deals help independent film financing.

European film and television producers say taking creative risks can help films stand out as global streamers pursue mainstream audiences. At a MIA Market panel, they cited Spanish film *La Bola Negra* as evidence that a story commissioners might consider difficult to finance can still find audiences and…

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Agents and Indie Producers Argue Incentives Alone Won’t Fix Hollywood’s Ills

  • Agencies and producers want streamers to buy at least half of originals independently.
  • The proposal would limit licensing terms and aim to revive secondary markets.
  • Streamers oppose the plan, calling its mandates harmful to production.

Hollywood agencies and independent producers are campaigning for legislation that would require streaming platforms to source at least half their original programmes from independent producers and limit licensing terms. They argue that ownership rules could revive secondary markets and give creators more opportunity to profit, addressing industry concentration…

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Collage, a New Management and Investment Company, Launches as a Bridge Between AI-First Studios and Hollywood (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Collage aims to connect AI production studios with Hollywood.
  • The firm advises on guilds, copyright and studio relationships.
  • Its undisclosed seed round has backing from industry figures and companies.

Collage has launched as a management and investment company to help AI-focused production studios work with Hollywood. It aims to connect filmmakers with studios and guide them through industry rules and concerns, at a time when debate continues over AI’s effects on creative work, jobs and audiences. Founded…

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Fan-made game based on Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie has PS1 graphics, fixed camera angles, and looks awesome

  • A fan is making a PS1-style game based on the Resident Evil film.
  • The prototype recreates Brian’s encounter with a zombie dog.
  • The project could face legal action over its use of licensed material.

A fan developer known as @notreallyjulian is creating a game inspired by Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film, recreating its opening in the style of the series’ early PlayStation games. The project uses fixed camera angles and retro graphics, and has quickly drawn attention for its early footage. The…

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Sony Pictures Television Names Lauren Glaubach EVP Distribution, Digital & Social Platforms

  • Lauren Glaubach will lead Sony Pictures’ digital and social strategy.
  • She previously held senior roles at Pinterest and YouTube.
  • Her appointment follows the announced retirement of Mike Wald.

Sony Pictures Television has appointed Lauren Glaubach to a newly created executive role overseeing distribution, digital and social platforms. She will lead the studio’s global strategy to grow and monetise its film and television content online, as Sony expands its digital business and reshapes its distribution leadership. Reporting…

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Iconic Bigfoot Footage Confirmed Fake by New Documentary

  • A documentary presents new evidence that the 1967 Bigfoot footage was staged.
  • It includes apparent rehearsal footage and a matching walk.
  • The film arrives on Prime Video for rental on 20 October.

A new documentary, *Capturing Bigfoot*, presents evidence that Roger Patterson’s famous 1967 footage of Bigfoot was staged. The film’s director, Marq Evans, brings together material that it says supports the conclusion, adding to the long-running debate over one of the best-known images associated with the creature. The documentary…

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Drew Pearce And Tom Holland Team On Sony Thriller ‘Penthouse’

  • Sony has bought the original thriller idea *Penthouse*.
  • Tom Holland is attached to star and produce.
  • Drew Pearce will write the screenplay.

Sony has pre-emptively bought *Penthouse*, an original thriller idea by Drew Pearce, and is developing it as a starring vehicle for Tom Holland. The deal extends the partnership between Sony and Holland, whose production company Billy17 has a producing agreement with the studio. Pearce will write the screenplay…

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