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Phil Lord and Chris Miller Tapped as Guest Artistic Directors for AFI Fest 2026

  • Lord and Miller will serve as AFI Fest 2026 guest artistic directors.
  • They will curate influential films and take part in a Q&A.
  • AFI Fest runs in Hollywood from 21–25 October.

Phil Lord and Chris Miller have been named guest artistic directors for AFI Fest 2026, where they will curate films that influenced their work, including Project Hail Mary. The appointment will also feature a Q&A with the filmmaking duo following a screening of 2001: A Space Odyssey, highlighting…

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Taylor Sheridan Favorite Officially Returns to Westerns in First Image for New Thriller

  • Brandon Sklenar is returning to Westerns in The Rescue.
  • The film follows a father searching for his missing daughter.
  • It reaches cinemas on 29 January 2027.

Brandon Sklenar is returning to the Western genre with The Rescue, a new thriller in which he plays a rodeo cowboy searching for his missing daughter alongside his dog. The film marks another prominent role for Sklenar, whose profile has risen through 1923 and recent success in The…

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Lawmakers Expected To Introduce Bill This Week For Federal Film And TV Incentive

  • Bipartisan bill for federal 20% film and TV tax credit expected to be introduced this week
  • Additional 5–10% bonus for certain productions; stackable with state incentives
  • Earliest passage expected after midterms during congressional recess period

Bipartisan lawmakers are expected to introduce federal legislation this week to establish a film and television tax incentive, fulfilling President Trump's stated goal of luring productions back to the United States from abroad. The proposal has garnered support from key figures across both parties, including representatives and senators,…

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Jeffrey Katzenberg Says Hollywood Must Accept AI as a Tool: It ‘Is Not Going Away’

  • Katzenberg says Hollywood must accept AI as inevitable; focus should be on fair terms, not resistance
  • He compares AI adoption to past tech shifts like CGI, which initially faced backlash but expanded the industry
  • His company invested in AI video tools; he predicts AI will generate more films and new storytelling forms

Jeffrey Katzenberg, the prominent Hollywood producer, has urged the entertainment industry to accept artificial intelligence as an inevitable tool rather than resist it. In a 2,377-word essay published on X, Katzenberg argued that Hollywood's energy spent trying to eliminate AI would be better spent establishing fair terms for…

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New KATSEYE Film WILD HEARTS to Stream on Disney+ and Hulu

  • KATSEYE documentary launches Disney+/Hulu 16 October
  • THE WILDWORLD TOUR kicks off 13 October in Miami
  • Band performs SNL Season 52 premiere 26 September

KATSEYE's documentary film "WILD HEARTS" will debut on Disney+ and Hulu from 16 October, chronicling the girl group's journey from their formation on the Dream Academy series to their latest "WILD" EP released in August. The film celebrates the band's bond with their global fanbase, the EYEKONs, and…

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3 Rock Songs From the 1950s That Are More Meaningful When You Listen to Them With Friends

  • Three 1950s rock classics enhance the social experience when heard with friends
  • "La Bamba," "Rock Around the Clock," and "Johnny B. Goode" remain timeless party staples
  • Shared nostalgia amplifies the appeal of vintage rock music in group settings

An American Songwriter article recommends three 1950s rock songs that are particularly rewarding to listen to with friends rather than alone. The piece argues that whilst these tracks remain enduring classics, their appeal is amplified in social settings where groups can share in the nostalgic energy and participatory…

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Gina Rodriguez directs boxing drama starring Carlos Sanson Jr and Rosario Dawson

  • Gina Rodriguez is directing her first feature film.
  • Carlos Sanson Jr leads a Latino boxing family drama.
  • Production is under way in California.

Gina Rodriguez’s directorial feature debut, the boxing drama *House of Guerrero*, has confirmed its lead cast: Carlos Sanson Jr, Rosario Dawson, George Lopez and Rodriguez. Production is under way in Los Angeles and California’s Imperial Valley, with the film aiming to reflect Latino boxing history and the role…

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The “disastrous” 1987 movie Michael Caine wants you to know wasn’t his fault: “I get the blame”

  • Caine blamed unfairly for 1987 film "Jaws: The Revenge" despite ten-minute cameo role
  • Took job for £1 million for ten days' work in the Bahamas to buy mother a house
  • Defended himself in 2008 after twenty years of bearing undeserved criticism

Michael Caine has long borne the blame for the critical failure of 1987's "Jaws: The Revenge", despite having minimal involvement in the film. Caine, fresh from winning an Academy Award for "Hannah and Her Sisters", became the convenient scapegoat for an widely-panned film when he possessed limited agency…

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Khloé Kardashian on ‘The Girls’ Future, ‘The Kardashians’ Longevity and Her Sephora Fragrances

  • Khloé Kardashian has launched three fragrances globally through Sephora.
  • She is filming the eighth season of *The Kardashians*.
  • She may continue the show while audiences remain interested.

Khloé Kardashian is balancing several projects, including launching three fragrances at Sephora, filming season eight of Hulu’s *The Kardashians*, executive producing another series and preparing a fourth season of her podcast. She says the Sephora expansion is a major personal achievement, while the family reality show continues to…

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‘Closure’ Trailer: In Oscar-Contending Documentary, A Desperate Father Searches For His Missing Son

  • Father searches relentlessly for his missing teenage son.
  • The film has won several documentary festival awards.
  • US cinemas will release it on 28 October.

The documentary Closure follows Daniel Dymiński’s determined search for his missing teenage son, Chris, who was last seen on a bridge over Warsaw’s Vistula River. Directed by Michał Marczak, the film has received major festival recognition and is being viewed as a potential Oscar contender, with a US…

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