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Canada’s Oscar Entry, Berlin Prizewinner ‘Nina Roza’ Acquired in U.S. by Dekanalog (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Dekanalog acquired US rights to Canada’s Oscar entry.
  • “Nina Roza” won Berlin’s Silver Bear for Best Screenplay.
  • US release is planned for early 2027.

Dekanalog has acquired the US rights to “Nina Roza”, Canada’s entry for the Academy Awards. The film, directed by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles, won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, raising its profile ahead of its American release and highlighting its exploration of…

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‘Doctor Who’ Officially Brings David Tennant and Billie Piper Back to Theaters

  • Tennant and Piper return for a cinema event featuring the Tenth Doctor and Rose.
  • The extended cut screens worldwide for one night on 23 November 2026.
  • Restored and unseen footage will be included.

David Tennant and Billie Piper will return to cinemas as the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler in a one-night-only screening of a newly re-edited Doctor Who extended cut. The event will combine the 2006 episodes The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit into a movie-length presentation on 23…

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‘Sense and Sensibility’ Is Officially Rewriting Romance

  • Fans can send or anonymously share romantic letters online.
  • The experience promotes a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic.
  • *Sense and Sensibility* reaches cinemas on 16 October.

Focus Features has launched an interactive promotional experience for its upcoming adaptation of Jane Austen’s *Sense and Sensibility*, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones. Through SenseandSensibilityLetters.com, fans can write letters to send physically or display anonymously online, reviving the romance of handwritten correspondence ahead of the film’s cinema release. Letters will…

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This Steamy Romance Trilogy Is Officially Launching a New Era for Verticals

  • ReelShort is adapting a queer, erotic romance trilogy.
  • The story reimagines Tristan and Isolde as a three-person relationship.
  • The vertical series will feature roughly 60 brief episodes.

ReelShort is adapting Sierra Simone’s queer, erotic Lyonesse Trilogy as a vertical drama, marking a bold step for a format often associated with short, mobile-first entertainment. The modern retelling of Tristan and Isolde centres on a consensual relationship between three people, and Simone says she was impressed that…

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Alex Gibney’s nearly four-hour Musk documentary gets first trailer

  • Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary runs for nearly four hours.
  • The film examines Musk’s business and political controversies.
  • Musk has threatened legal action and attacked the director.

A trailer has been released for Alex Gibney’s forthcoming documentary Musk, a nearly four-hour examination of Elon Musk’s business activities, political influence and public controversies. Its critical approach is signalled by Gibney’s previous films on subjects including Enron, Scientology and Elizabeth Holmes. The film includes a ten-minute intermission…

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US lawmakers introduce 20% federal film and TV tax credit

  • Bipartisan lawmakers introduce 20% federal film and television production tax credit bill
  • Credit requires $1 million minimum cost and 75% US-based production
  • Supporters aim for passage during year-end lame-duck session

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation to create a 20% federal tax credit for film and television production, the first such federal incentive of its kind. The Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act aims to reverse the exodus of productions to overseas locations by…

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Federal Film and TV Tax Credit Hits Congress: Bipartisan Group Introduces Hollywood Bill

  • Bipartisan bill introduces 20-30% federal tax credit for US film and TV production
  • Over 100,000 jobs lost since 2022; legislation aims to reverse runaway production
  • Credits stackable with state incentives; requires $1m+ budget and 75% US filming

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced federal legislation to establish a film and television tax credit aimed at reversing the exodus of production work from the United States. The Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, sponsored by representatives and senators from both parties, would provide significant…

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The 1950s Hollywood icon Dennis Hopper called the “strangest person” he ever met

  • Hopper credited James Dean as the strangest person and most influential actor he knew
  • Dean taught Hopper authentic acting over technical performance
  • Their relationship spanned films including Dean's final role in Giant

Dennis Hopper, the rebellious Hollywood actor and director, described James Dean as the "strangest person" he ever met and credited Dean with significantly influencing his approach to acting. This statement is notable given Hopper's own reputation for unconventional behaviour throughout his career, including his iconic work on the…

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John Malkovich to receive Santa Barbara festival performer award

  • John Malkovich will receive SBIFF’s Performer of the Year Award.
  • He won Venice’s Best Actor prize for *Wild Horse Nine*.
  • The film reaches cinemas on 6 November.

John Malkovich will receive the Santa Barbara Film Festival’s Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at its 42nd edition, running from 3–13 February 2027. The honour recognises his acclaimed performance in Martin McDonagh’s upcoming black comedy *Wild Horse Nine*, continuing the festival’s role in highlighting prominent awards contenders.…

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New ‘Sesame Street’ Film In Works, More ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’, ‘Bad Dinosaurs’ In Netflix’s Kids Slate

  • Netflix is developing a new Sesame Street film.
  • Sesame Street episodes will continue through Season 62.
  • Gabby’s Dollhouse expands with new series and specials.

Netflix has unveiled a new slate of preschool and children’s programming, including a Sesame Street film in development with Rideback and Sesame Workshop. The announcement also extends Netflix’s Sesame Street series deal through Season 62 and expands the popular Gabby’s Dollhouse franchise. The Sesame Street film has no…

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