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California Lawmakers Near Deal to Address Impact of Tax Cap on Film Credits
California lawmakers are nearing a compromise to soften the impact of a new $5 million annual cap on corporate tax credits for the film industry, though the deal falls short of the full exemption sought by Hollywood. The cap, introduced in the state budget approved in June, applies across the board for three years as…
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The classic 1922 movie banned for blasphemy in the United States: “Absolutely unfit for public consumption”
Haunting. The post The classic 1922 movie banned for blasphemy in the United States: “Absolutely unfit for public consumption” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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10 Thriller Book Masterpieces So Great They Became the Blueprint
Collider has published a listicle spotlighting classic thriller novels that were so influential they effectively created the templates other writers in the genre have followed ever since. – Robert Ludlum’s “The Bourne Identity” (1980) is credited with modernising the spy thriller, blending Cold War espionage with psychological tension, high-stakes pacing and an amnesiac protagonist. -…
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The 2005 movie Jackie Chan will always regret turning down: “True actors live forever”
Wanted to work with some acting greats. The post The 2005 movie Jackie Chan will always regret turning down: “True actors live forever” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Briarcliff Acquires North American Rights to ‘Ash and Crayons,’ Ukraine Doc From Oscar Nominee Evgeny Afineevsky (Exclusive)
Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired North American rights to “Ash and Crayons,” a documentary from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky about Ukrainian children whose lives have been upended by the war with Russia. The film will receive a US theatrical release on 20 November, World Children’s Day, alongside impact and awards campaigns, marking the latest chapter in…
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Sundance Prizewinner Blerta Basholli on Kosovar War Drama ‘Dua’: ‘Teenagers Growing Up in Conflict Zones Are No Different From Any of Us’
Kosovar director Blerta Basholli, whose 2021 debut “Hive” swept top prizes at Sundance, has premiered her second feature “Dua” at Cannes’ Critics’ Week before a screening this week at Sarajevo Film Festival. Speaking to Variety, Basholli described the semi-autobiographical film as a coming-of-age story about 13-year-old Dua navigating daily violence and the threat of displacement…
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Marvel’s New ‘Secret Wars’ Release Will Officially Destroy 5 Iconic Universes
Marvel Comics has announced a new five-issue miniseries called Incursions, which revisits the build-up to Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribić’s original Secret Wars storyline by depicting previously untold battles from the final days of the Marvel multiverse. The announcement comes during a strong year for Marvel more broadly, with successful Disney Plus shows, a scaled-back…
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Rosie O’Donnell’s Guest Hosting Gig Continues: How to Stream Her ‘Kimmel’ Episodes Live Online
Rosie O’Donnell is guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! for four nights, running Monday 17 to Thursday 20 August 2026, as Jimmy Kimmel takes a break. Her return to late-night television has drawn strong praise, with Kimmel describing her stint as a “special treat” aimed at Donald Trump, and it marks a notable comeback for O’Donnell,…
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David Heyman Inks First-Look Film Deal With Amazon MGM Studios After Long Tenure At Warner Bros.
Producer David Heyman has signed a first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios through his company Heyday Films, ending a three-decade run of similar arrangements with Warner Bros. The move comes as Warner Bros.’ talent roster faces scrutiny amid Paramount’s pending acquisition of parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, with other high-profile figures such as Quinta…
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The 1986 movie role Ethan Hawke was devastated to lose: “I just gave the part to another kid”
Beaten by a friend. The post The 1986 movie role Ethan Hawke was devastated to lose: “I just gave the part to another kid” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.