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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Re-Release In Works With Extra Footage – The Dish

  • Sony planning theatrical re-release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day with Rosario Dawson's cut scene restored
  • Film has grossed $2.495 billion worldwide, making it Sony's highest-grossing film
  • Re-release follows successful Avengers: Endgame reissue; no specific date announced yet

Sony is preparing a theatrical re-release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the highest-grossing film at the domestic box office, which will feature additional footage including a previously cut scene with actress Rosario Dawson as character Claire Temple. Dawson, who appeared in various Marvel television series, had previously mentioned…

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Diablo Cody Reteaming With True North’s Nathan Kahane & Producer Mason Novick On Next Film ‘Always, Roxanne’

  • Diablo Cody is developing *Always, Roxanne* with Mason Novick and Nathan Kahane.
  • The story centres on a teenager trying to win back her ex.
  • The film has no director attached yet.

Diablo Cody is developing a new film, *Always, Roxanne*, with producer Mason Novick and Nathan Kahane’s True North banner. The story follows an obsessive high school senior who visits her ex-boyfriend’s college to win him back, then clashes with his new girlfriend and unexpectedly connects with someone who…

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The Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2026: Sylvester Stallone, Ari Emmanuel, Lena Dunham and More

  • Stallone’s memoir recounts the struggle behind *Rocky*.
  • Ari Emanuel and Bob Chapek share accounts of their careers.
  • Other books cover fame, health, grief and changing perspectives.

Variety highlights several celebrity memoirs published or due in 2026, as performers and executives use books to tell their stories in their own words. The selection spans Sylvester Stallone’s path to making *Rocky*, Ari Emanuel’s rise in the entertainment business and former Disney chief Bob Chapek’s account of…

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One of the Most Experimental Sci-Fi Movies of the Last 10 Years Is Coming to Paramount+

  • *Colossal* arrives on US Paramount+ on 1 October.
  • The film mixes monster action with themes of addiction and toxic relationships.
  • Critics rated it more highly than audiences; it earned about $3 million domestically.

Nacho Vigalondo’s 2017 film *Colossal* is coming to Paramount+ in the United States on 1 October. The unusual monster-film premise turns into a dark comedy about alcoholism and toxic relationships, using a creature’s attacks on Seoul to reflect the main character’s personal troubles. Anne Hathaway plays Gloria, who…

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ASIFA-Showcase Set For November, New FYC Event From Annie Awards Group

  • ASIFA-Hollywood is launching a two-day animation showcase in Los Angeles.
  • Screenings, panels and presentations will feature work from major studios.
  • The event is part of Infinity Festival Hollywood and will raise funds.

ASIFA-Hollywood, the organisation behind the Annie Awards, has announced ASIFA-Showcase, a new two-day event focused on animation during awards season. It will take place on 14–15 November at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Los Angeles, as part of the wider Infinity Festival Hollywood, and aims to give members…

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Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, and Jenny Slate talk Forgotten Island

  • Voice actors for Forgotten Island discovered final product years after recording dialogue
  • Three actors voice Filipino folklore creatures, impressed by animation quality
  • Each actor discusses their distinct approach to character voice performance

Voice actors Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, and Jenny Slate discuss their experience working on the animated fantasy film Forgotten Island. The actors explain how the lengthy animation production process—spanning over five years—means they record their dialogue early and remain largely disconnected from the final product until its completion,…

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Carrie Coon Set to Receive Vancouver’s First Luminary Award (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Carrie Coon receives VIFF's first acting Luminary Award
  • Festival features international masterclasses and industry discussions
  • Programming highlights festival-to-distribution pathways and independent filmmaking

Carrie Coon will be the inaugural recipient of the Vancouver International Film Festival's new Luminary Award, honouring her excellence and dedication to acting. The award recognition comes as part of VIFF's expanded programming from 1-11 October, which includes comprehensive talks, panels and masterclasses featuring prominent filmmakers, editors, producers…

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The movie Quentin Tarantino has been avoiding watching since 1992: “I’m just not interested”

  • Tarantino hasn't watched Mann's 1992 "The Last of the Mohicans" despite admiring Mann's other films
  • He believes Mann's films only work in twentieth-century settings, based on his poor view of "The Keep"
  • Critical acclaim and friends' recommendations have failed to persuade him to watch the historical drama

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has deliberately avoided watching Michael Mann's 1992 historical epic "The Last of the Mohicans" for over three decades, despite being an admirer of several of Mann's other films. Although the film received critical acclaim and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Sound, Tarantino has remained…

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The 12 Best Movies About Video Games, Ranked

  • Article distinguishes between game adaptations and films about gaming culture.
  • Notable examples: Gamer (2009) predicted esports; Free Guy (2021) explores autonomy.
  • Such thoughtful films about gaming remain rare but increasingly common.

Collider ranks the 12 best movies about video gaming culture, as opposed to adaptations of specific games. - The article distinguishes between video game adaptations (such as Super Mario Bros. and Sonic) and films exploring gaming as a cultural phenomenon, with the latter being significantly rarer and less…

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‘Resident Evil’ Producer Carter Swan Developing Keenspot Comic Book ‘The Crying Boy’ For Film

  • Resident Evil producer Carter Swan is adapting the Keenspot comic The Crying Boy for film
  • The 2024 comic about a demon-possessed painting has already achieved critical recognition and multiple printings
  • Swan has strong credentials from Emmy-nominated work on high-profile video game adaptations

Producer Carter Swan, known for his work on high-profile video game adaptations including Resident Evil and The Last of Us, is developing a film version of the comic book series The Crying Boy. The project marks another step in Keenspot's expansion into film and television, following previous successful…

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