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Matt Damon’s Action Hero Icon Officially Returns With Major New Release

  • All four Matt Damon Bourne films arrive on Netflix on 1 October.
  • They are expected to stream for at least two or three months.
  • A new Bourne film is in development, with its script unfinished.

All four Jason Bourne films starring Matt Damon are due to arrive on Netflix on 1 October, after being absent from streaming for some time. Their return gives viewers a chance to revisit the action franchise, which the article argues may be among the roles Damon is best…

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Ryan Reynolds’ Best Action Movie Since ‘Deadpool’ Officially Steals All-Time Apple TV Record

  • Mayday becomes most-watched Apple TV original movie in first 18 days
  • Reynolds and Branagh star in Cold War action-comedy thriller
  • Strong critical reception (83%) but more divided audience response (68%)

Ryan Reynolds' new Apple TV film Mayday has become the most-watched Apple TV original movie ever during its initial 18-day viewing period following its premiere on 4 September. The Cold War action-comedy, starring Reynolds alongside acclaimed actor and director Kenneth Branagh, represents a significant commercial success for the…

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The $100,000,000 movie people “still hate” James Gunn for quitting in 2009

  • Gunn left Pets when he felt studio input diluted his vision.
  • The planned $100 million science-fiction comedy was scrapped.
  • He later approached major studio projects with greater confidence.

James Gunn quit Pets, a planned science-fiction comedy, after studio involvement left him feeling that the project was losing the distinctive, offbeat qualities he wanted to bring to it. He said he felt like “a cog in a wheel” making a formulaic film, and chose to walk away…

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Ridley Scott’s ‘Treasure Island’, ‘24 Jump Street’ & Others Get 2027 Sony Release Dates

  • *Treasure Island* and *24 Jump Street* are set for late 2027.
  • Sony moved *Grandgear* to January and *Helldivers* to June 2028.
  • *The Surgeon* and *Narcs* join Sony’s 2027 release schedule.

Sony has announced several new release dates and changes to its film schedule. Ridley Scott’s adaptation of *Treasure Island*, starring Hugh Jackman as Long John Silver, will open on 11 November 2027, while *24 Jump Street*, reuniting Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill and Ice Cube, is set for 10…

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Satyajit Ray Film by Srijit Mukherji, New Feluda and Eken Mysteries Lead Bengali Streamer Hoichoi’s 10th Anniversary Slate

  • Hoichoi celebrates 10th anniversary with 25+ new Bengali films and series
  • Platform library includes 600+ films and 200+ original series available globally
  • New slate features Satyajit Ray biopic and new detective mysteries

Bengali streaming platform Hoichoi is marking its 10th anniversary with a slate of more than 25 new series, films and television titles, anchored by a Satyajit Ray biopic directed by Srijit Mukherji titled "Maharaja Tomare Selam." The announcement demonstrates the platform's continued investment in high-profile Bengali-language content, including…

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Upworthy Is Launching an Entertainment Studio (Exclusive)

  • Upworthy launches entertainment studio to expand beyond digital publishing into new formats
  • 17 million-strong community will drive content development through collaboration, not top-down approach
  • Emmy-winning producer Sarah Yourgrau leads studio's original content slate

Upworthy, the digital platform that became famous in the 2010s for positive, uplifting content, is launching an entertainment studio to expand beyond digital publishing. The new venture, Upworthy Studios, will develop original content and partnerships across new entertainment formats whilst remaining true to the brand's humanity-first storytelling approach.…

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3 Music Videos From the 2000s That Don’t Look Anything Like the Song Sounds

  • Three 2000s videos take surprising visual approaches.
  • Christopher Walken tap-dances in Fatboy Slim’s “Weapon of Choice”.
  • Radiohead’s “Knives Out” pairs its lyrics with surreal hospital imagery.

The article highlights three music videos from 2000s songs whose visuals take unexpected directions from their sound or lyrics. The contrast makes each video distinctive, showing how artists can build memorable imagery without directly illustrating a song’s words. The examples are the Killers’ theatrical, fantastical video for “Mr.…

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Neon sticks it to A24 by announcing a Creative Commons SCP Foundation movie

  • Neon plans an SCP film for cinemas in 2027.
  • It has pledged to use the Creative Commons ShareAlike licence.
  • The SCP Wiki team is not involved and does not endorse it.

Neon has announced its own SCP Foundation film after A24 faced criticism for revealing a project without first contacting the SCP Wiki team or committing to the licence required for SCP material. Neon says it has contacted the team and will release its film under the Creative Commons…

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Fincher will leave Netflix’s exclusive deal when it expires next year

  • Fincher will not renew his Netflix deal when it expires next year.
  • He may still work with Netflix again.
  • His Netflix credits include *Mank*, *The Killer* and *Mindhunter*.

David Fincher has decided not to renew his exclusive Netflix deal when it expires next year, although he could work with the streamer again. His departure follows other high-profile exits and changes the terms of a partnership that began before his 2020 exclusive agreement. Fincher directed and executive…

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David Fincher Ending Netflix Deal After Six Years and Three Movies, Including ‘Cliff Booth’

  • Fincher ends Netflix deal after three films; won't sign exclusive deal elsewhere
  • Part of larger trend of major directors leaving Netflix for studios
  • Cliff Booth gets theatrical Imax release before Netflix premiere

David Fincher is not renewing his exclusive deal with Netflix after six years, during which he directed three films including the upcoming "The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth." The acclaimed filmmaker, known for "Fight Club" and "The Social Network," is the latest in a string of major talents…

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