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Watermelon Pictures Acquires Diego Luna’s Migration Drama ‘Ashes’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Watermelon Pictures has acquired North American distribution rights to “Ashes,” a migration drama directed and co-written by Mexican actor-filmmaker Diego Luna. The deal follows the film’s world premiere at Cannes and comes ahead of its upcoming screening at the Toronto International Film Festival next month, marking another notable acquisition for the independent distributor. The film…
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‘Sons of Anarchy’ Creator Kurt Sutter Reacts to Spinoff: “I’m Not Involved, Nor Should I Be”
‘Sons of Anarchy’ creator Kurt Sutter has publicly endorsed a new spinoff series despite having no creative involvement in it. FX has ordered “Legends,” a limited series reuniting the core cast of the biker drama in a “meta thriller” premise, developed by star Charlie Hunnam alongside Jonathan Groff. Sutter’s response, posted via Instagram, matters because…
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A Kingdom Hearts Movie? It’s Not Ruled Out, Disney Exec Says
The Kingdom Hearts series is one of nine gaming franchises at Disney to reach $1 billion in sales. With that success and the recent news of a Kingdom Hearts TV show for Disney+, some fans are wondering if a movie could be next. That’s the question that IGN put to Walt Disney Animation Studios boss…
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Martin Scorsese Joins Paul Schrader’s Venice Drama ‘The Basics Of Philosophy’ As EP; Noora Films Boards Sales
Martin Scorsese has signed on as an executive producer for Paul Schrader’s new drama The Basics of Philosophy, ahead of its out-of-competition premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Noora Films has also joined the project to handle international sales, reuniting Schrader with the sales company that previously represented his Cannes title Oh, Canada. The move…
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Outrage after man is filmed doing LAUNDRY in scenic Maine river and filling its waters with detergent that’s toxic to nature
A video showing a man doing his laundry in a river in Maine has sparked anger online after it revealed him tipping detergent directly into the waterway. Footage of the incident, filmed in a scenic stretch of river near Lewiston, quickly circulated and drew criticism from viewers concerned about the environmental harm caused by washing…
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UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
UK cinemas are considering restricting or banning Meta’s camera-enabled smart glasses over fears they could be used to illegally film films, according to the UK Cinema Association (UKCA). The trade body said individual chains may bring in policies limiting the £359 devices, joining a growing number of venues, including theatres, pubs and restaurants, that have…
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Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ Documentary Sets Netflix Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)
Ava DuVernay’s documentary “14th” will premiere globally on Netflix on 4 December, following a limited theatrical release in select US and UK cinemas from 27 November. The film serves as a follow-up to her acclaimed 2016 documentary “13th”, which examined racial injustice in the American prison system, and will have its world premiere as the…
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Pulp Share First Trailer for ‘What Do You Do for an Encore?’ Documentary
Pulp have released the first trailer for a new documentary, “What Do You Do for an Encore?”, chronicling the Britpop band’s 2025 comeback tour. Directed by Garth Jennings, the film blends four decades of archival footage with concert material to trace the band’s path from Sheffield outsiders to celebrated icons, and is narrated throughout by…