Film

‘Outlander’s Andrew Gower Officially Teases Gustaffson’s “Finest Work Yet” [Exclusive]

• Gustaffson has released an acoustic version of “Closer”.
• The band’s second album is planned for 2027.
• Two more acoustic tracks are set to follow.

Andrew Gower’s band Gustaffson has released an acoustic version of “Closer” as a preview of its forthcoming second album, expected in 2027. The track was recorded at Blueprint Studios in Manchester, where the band also made its first album, and the release accompanies a return to touring. Two…

Remembering When One of the Biggest Movie Hits of the 80s Got Turned Down by Everyone, Including the Band That Finally Recorded It in 1985

• Simple Minds initially refused the song written for *The Breakfast Club*.
• Bryan Ferry, Billy Idol and The Fixx also turned it down.
• The 1985 recording became Simple Minds’ first US number one.

Several artists, including Simple Minds, initially rejected “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”, the song written for the 1985 film *The Breakfast Club*. Director John Hughes wanted the Scottish band, whose music he admired, for the soundtrack, but singer Jim Kerr was reluctant to record a song the group…

European Producers Must Get Bigger to Compete, Says EU Policy Chief: “We Must Invest in Companies”

• EU officials want stronger financing for European production companies.
• Producers are urged to retain rights to their original work.
• Industry consolidation is intensifying competition across Europe.

European Union media policy officials say European production companies need stronger, more reliable financing to compete with US studios, streaming services and digital platforms. At a conference in Rome, they argued that investing in companies, rather than only individual productions, could help European producers grow while keeping control…

Falcons rookie stretchered off; missing Hull rabbit found; Ramos eyes Madrid return

Kendal Daniels was hurt in a collision with the Bears. Peter the rabbit has been found after being taken from a Hull garden, while Sergio Ramos could return to Madrid with Getafe.

Busan Winner ‘Ria,’ Arvin Belarmino’s Folk-Punk Debut, Boards Lights On (EXCLUSIVE)

• Lights On acquired international sales rights to “Ria”.
• The film won Busan’s Heart of Eurasia Award.
• It is Belarmino’s first feature, co-produced by five countries.

Filipino filmmaker Arvin Belarmino’s debut feature “Ria” has been acquired by international sales company Lights On after premiering at the Busan International Film Festival, where it won the Heart of Eurasia Award. The deal gives the folk-punk drama international sales representation as it begins reaching audiences beyond the…

Miley Cyrus rejects claims she lacked commitment at Hollywood Bowl

• Cyrus pushed back against claims she lacked commitment at the Bowl.
• Her Friday show was her first live performance in four years.
• She has no further tour dates scheduled.

Miley Cyrus addressed online criticism of her return to live performance, rejecting claims that she was not fully committed because she did not sing every word at her first Hollywood Bowl show. At her second concert there on Sunday, she said she was fully present and would not…

Korea Box Office: Anime Sensation ‘Chiikawa’ Dominates Weekend

• “Chiikawa” took 42.7% of South Korea’s weekend box office.
• It drew 378,474 admissions in its third weekend.
• Its cumulative gross reached $14 million.

“Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” led South Korea’s box office for a third weekend, taking 42.7% of ticket revenue from 16 to 18 October. Its continued success has brought the Japanese animated film to nearly 1.83 million admissions, making it a major draw in…

China Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Retains Top Spot Over Quiet Post-Holiday Frame as Local Titles Wind Down

• “Resident Evil” led China’s box office with $9.3 million.
• Weekend takings totalled $26.7 million.
• 2026 box office revenue trails 2025 by 29.2%.

“Resident Evil” remained top of China’s box office over 16–18 October, earning $9.3 million in its second full weekend. Its lead came during a quiet post-holiday period, as local releases lost momentum. “Traces of Justice” placed second with $6.8 million, taking its total to $84.6 million, while “Mr.…