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Anne Wilson Song ‘My Jesus’ Inspires New Film With Aliza Kate Barlow To Lead; Gavin Casalegno, Beau Bridges Among Cast

  • Anne Wilson’s life story is being adapted into a faith-based film.
  • Aliza Kate Barlow will make her feature debut as Wilson.
  • Production is scheduled to begin next month.

A new film inspired by Anne Wilson’s hit Christian song “My Jesus” is set to begin production next month, with Aliza Kate Barlow making her feature-film debut in the lead role. Produced by Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company, the coming-of-age drama will explore Wilson’s rise from teenager posting…

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Top Creator Attorneys On “Turning Creative Authority Into Economic Authority” & Forging A New Entertainment Business Model At Deadline’s L.A. Law Summit

  • Creator economy empowering entertainers to establish direct audience relationships
  • Technology reducing gatekeepers, from small influencers to major actors
  • Hybrid model blending creator agility with traditional studio expertise

Entertainment industry leaders gathered at Deadline's inaugural Los Angeles Law Summit to discuss how the creator economy is fundamentally reshaping entertainment business models. The event brought together prominent attorneys and producers to explore how technology enabling direct audience relationships has reduced barriers to entry and created new economic…

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Tom Cruise’s First Original Movie in 9 Years Is Officially the Most Divisive Movie of His Career

  • *Digger* has divided critics before its 2 October release.
  • Tom Cruise’s performance has attracted both award buzz and criticism.
  • The film is an ambitious, unconventional Iñárritu project.

Tom Cruise’s new film *Digger* has prompted sharply divided early reactions, with critics variously calling it audacious and ambitious or chaotic and unenjoyable. The response marks a notable change from Cruise’s recent run of broadly popular blockbusters, as the film is his first original movie in nearly a…

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‘Digger’ First Reactions Split Over Tom Cruise’s ‘Baffling,’ ‘Unpleasant’ and ‘Brave’ New Movie: ‘The Divide on This Is Going to Be Wide’

  • Early critics are sharply split over the film’s ambition and execution.
  • Cruise returns to dramatic cinema after a decade of action roles.
  • “Digger” reaches cinemas on 1 October.

Tom Cruise’s new film “Digger”, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, has received sharply divided early reactions from film journalists. Some praised its ambition, visual style and Cruise’s performance, while others called it confusing, unpleasant or unsuccessful, suggesting the satirical black comedy may struggle to appeal to mainstream audiences…

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George MacKay could have been a Hollywood star. He chose stranger movies instead

  • MacKay chose daring independent films over straightforward Hollywood stardom.
  • His career is defined by variety, risk-taking and creative collaborators.
  • His project choices make him a distinctive kind of film star.

George MacKay appeared destined for Hollywood stardom after leading Sam Mendes’s Oscar-winning 1917, but instead continued choosing unconventional independent films. His recent work, including Rose of Nevada, Broken English, Mission and & Sons, highlights a preference for ambitious, original projects over predictable mainstream fame. MacKay has consistently taken…

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Jeff Probst Reveals Major ‘Survivor 51’ Twist — and It Could Change the Game for Years (Exclusive)

  • Survivor is entering an unpredictable “Open Era”.
  • Familiar twists, tribes and formats are no longer guaranteed.
  • A new recurring twist could put millions of dollars at stake.

Jeff Probst says Survivor 51 will begin the show’s “Open Era”, in which past formats, twists and conventions are no longer guaranteed to return. He says the change was prompted by the pressure of following the landmark 50th season and is intended to keep the programme unpredictable as…

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New Documentaries-Only Streamer DocuStream Sets Launch Plans (Exclusive)

  • Documentary-only streaming platform launches 15 October on Amazon Prime at $4.99/month
  • Boasts 2,000+ titles across entertainment, crime, history, sports and more
  • Expands to Roku, Tubi and Samsung following Amazon debut

A new subscription streaming service called DocuStream dedicated exclusively to documentaries will launch on 15 October on Amazon Prime. Founded by David DiVona and backed by industry veterans including former executives from Viacom, Showtime, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the platform aims to address a gap in the market…

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Nancy Meyers’ Daughter Just Launched a Target Home Collection That Looks Straight Out of One of Her Mom’s Movies

  • Target launched Annie Meyers-Shyer’s vintage-inspired home collection.
  • Prices start at $25 across decor, textiles and accessories.
  • The range brings cosy, personal interiors to a wider audience.

Target has launched a new Threshold home collection with Annie Meyers-Shyer, daughter of filmmaker Nancy Meyers and creator of @ThisOakHouse. Inspired by her mother’s famously cosy, lived-in interiors, the range aims to make vintage-inspired design more accessible, while supporting Target’s effort to give its home brand a more…

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SKILLET’s JOHN COOPER Says Some Of His Band’s Christian Critics ‘Believe That The Music Is Inherently Full Of The Power Of Satan’

  • Skillet's John Cooper defends hard rock against Christian critics deeming it demonic
  • He argues music belongs to God; intentionality matters more than sound
  • "Monster" is first Christian rock song to reach 1 billion Spotify streams

John Cooper, frontman of Christian rock band Skillet, has discussed the criticism the band faces from some Christian critics who believe hard rock music is inherently demonic or evil. In a podcast appearance, Cooper explained that he has learned not to attempt convincing certain strict Christian denominations that…

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‘Compound’ Uses Security Camera Footage to Show the Violent Downfall of an Off-the-Grid Family, Reflecting America’s Increasing Surveillance State Paranoia

  • Thriller "Compound" uses security camera footage to explore paranoia and surveillance ethics
  • Shot unconventionally with 6–7 cameras simultaneously to create immersive multi-angle narrative
  • Film's unique approach and timely themes offer fresh, original storytelling

"Compound," a thriller that premiered at TIFF, uses security camera footage to chronicle the violent downfall of an off-the-grid family, reflecting contemporary American anxieties about surveillance and privacy. The film arrives at a particularly resonant moment, as Americans debate the ethics and effectiveness of Flock cameras being deployed…

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