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Louisa Connolly-Burnham’s 'KULT' of darkly sensual filmmaking

As her sex-addicted intimacy coordinator takes the short film world by storm, we look at how Louisa Connolly-Burnham champions women-led storytelling both in front and behind the camera. ]]>

Kim Min Ho Faces Company Commander Oh Dae Hwan Over Misfire Incident In “New Recruit 4: Sabotage”

“New Recruit 4: Sabotage” has unveiled new stills ahead of tonight’s new episode!

Kim Yo Han, Leeteuk, And More Must Put Their Faith In Their Teammates In “ALL or NOTHING”

The six members of “ALL or NOTHING” will face off in an individual battle in the upcoming episode!

Hani Is Overwhelmed By Another Family Crisis As Ha Seok Jin Faces An Emotional Dilemma In “Love On The Menu”

Hani is pushed to the brink amid one crisis after another in “Love on the Menu.” “Love on the Menu” is a drama that tells the story of Kim Moo Jin (Ha Seok Jin) and Han Gyu Rim (Hani), two former lovers who reunite eight years after a painful breakup.

Emma Thompson wrote a Nanny McPhee musical

The new musical will open in London next summer.

GTA 6 gameplay reveal breakdown: A summary of all the details we spotted

Alright, we've finally seen some real, official, brand new GTA 6 gameplay.

Dad mistakenly threatens wrong bully and gets beat up by MMA-trained kid

A dad in Australia was beaten up by a group of martial arts-trained 12-year-olds after he tried to confront one who he believed had been bullying his daughter.

Larenz Tate Boards Vault, New Streaming and Distribution Platform for Indie Filmmakers (EXCLUSIVE)

“Michael” star Larenz Tate is expanding his influence behind the camera by joining the team behind Vault, a new streaming and distribution platform focused on empowering indie filmmakers.

Emma Chamberlain Fronts J.Crew’s Fall Campaign With a “Tiny” Take on Its Heritage Rollneck Sweater

J.Crew taps the Gen Z fashion fixture to bring a fresh perspective to its heritage Rollneck, reworking the 1988 staple with a shrunken silhouette for fall.

‘Possible Love’ Trailer: ‘Burning’ Director Lee Chang-dong Returns with a Story of Documentary Filmmaking Gone Awry

Netflix will release the film in theaters on Friday, October 23 following its Venice premiere.

‘Idiots’ Filmmaker Macon Blair Talks Surviving 13 Years of Setbacks, Recastings and a Title Change

The journey on the Dave Franco, O’Shea Jackson Jr. starrer dates all the way back to 2013, when Blair's career was just getting off the ground.

Emma Thompson’s ‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical Sets Summer 2027 London Debut

The Nanny McPhee stage musical with a book by Emma Thompson, first revealed by Deadline back in 2024, will open in London in summer 2027.

A Deep Dive Into ‘Possible Love’: Lee Chang-dong on His Searingly Acted Study of Class and Filmmaking

The Korean mastermind behind ‘Secret Sunshine’ and ‘Burning’ has reunited with some of his greatest stars for a provocative relationship drama that confronts the resentments and possibilities of contemporary life.

‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical From Emma Thompson Headed to the West End

The Oscar-winning actress, who played the magical, mischievous governess in two films, said the theater "feels like her natural home."

‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical Written by Emma Thompson to Open in London Next Summer

“Nanny McPhee” is coming to the West End.

‘Death of the Pastor’s Wife’ Filmmakers Explain Why Netflix Has the Best True Crime Docuseries

And how three episodes became streaming's sweet spot.

Universal Film, Focus Features Extend Partnership with Sundance Institute to Support Rising Filmmakers

Exclusive: The companies announce the 2026 Sundance Institute Breakthrough | Focus Features Fellows.

British Drama Series ‘Secret Service’ Starring Gemma Arterton Lands At MGM+

Gemma Arterton-led drama Secret Service has landed a U.S. home. The spy thriller will stream on MGM+ after the streamer picked up rights for North America, Latin America and Italy. The five-part series, which is based on a book by Tom Bradby, a news anchor who hosts the British b

Emma Stone's Sci-Fi Movie Based On A Beloved Book Is One Of The Best Movies Of The 2020s

Emma Stone stars in this must-watch sci-fi flick, which takes some significant liberties with the celebrated book it's based on.

‘An Oak Tree’ Casts Sacha Dhawan, Gemma Whelan for London Run (EXCLUSIVE)

Francesca Moody Productions has unveiled the first wave of guest performers joining Tim Crouch’s “An Oak Tree” for its run at The Other Palace in London, with Sacha Dhawan, Gemma Whelan, Bessie Carter, Rosalie Craig, Hammed Animashaun, George Fouracres, Clare Perkins and Tom Moth

Ridley Scott Says ‘I’m Not a Filmmaker, I’m an Influencer’

Ridley Scott recently told The Times of London that he sees himself not as a “filmmaker,” but as an “influencer.” “Every time, you are vulnerable,” Scott said when asked to identify a through line in his work. “Also, I never want to repeat myself and all my films have been on the

Bollywood filmmaker Kuku Kohli dies at 77

Dear filmmakers, stop turning Mohanlal, other superstars into a joke with forced cameos

Mike Birbiglia Returns To Filmmaking With ‘Old Friends New Friends,’ Starring Lucas Hedges, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Geraldine Viswanathan & Dylan Gelula

Ten years after “ Don’t Think Twice ,” Mike Birbiglia is finally returning to the director’s chair—and he has assembled an excellent young cast for the occasion. Focus Features has greenlit “Old Friends New Friends,” a new ensemble comedy written and directed by Birbiglia. Lucas

Gujarat boy with cheap borrowed camera chased Hollywood dream, now filmmaker in LA

Emma Chamberlain Brings a Gen Z Twist to J. Crew’s Signature Rollneck Sweater in New Campaign

J.Crew is giving one of its most recognizable ’80s staples a Gen Z-sized makeover. The retailer has tapped Emma Chamberlain to front the launch of its new Tiny Rollneck, a shrunken, fitted take on the cotton sweater that has been a brand staple since 1988. The new silhouette offi

René Malo Dies: Veteran Québécois Filmmaker & ‘The Decline Of The American Empire’ Producer Was 84

Veteran Québécois filmmaker René Malo died on August 23 following a brief period of hospitalization at the Montreal University Hospital Center. He was 84. Malo is best known as the producer of Denys Arcand’s The Decline of the American Empire, which was nominated for the Best Int

Moments of Grace: Mike Mills reflects on his feelings-forward approach to filmmaking

As a new box set of his work arrives from the Criterion Collection, Mike Mills speaks with Mitchell Beaupre about his feelings-forward approach to filmmaking and the experience-based histories and hearts behind Beginners , 20th Century Women and C’mon C’mon .

‘The Echo Chamber’ Teaser: Alicia Vikander, Luca Marinelli & Susan Sarandon Star In Bernardo Bertolucci’s Final Screenplay

Nearly eight years after Bernardo Bertolucci ’s death, one of the legendary Italian filmmaker’s final creative projects is finally reaching the screen.

Ridley Scott Says ‘Alien: Romulus’ Was Only “OK” & Franchise “Needs Some Help”: He’s “Gone Back In”

Ridley Scott has never been one to mince words, but at 88 years young, the English filmmaking legend certainly doesn’t seem particularly concerned with holding his tongue.

Ridley Scott Regrets Losing ‘Blade Runner’ Franchise: “When You’re Not The Author Of The Actual Written Word, You Don’t Have A Piece”

At 88, Ridley Scott is still busier than filmmakers half his age, but there are clearly a few decisions from his long career that continue to bother him.

Zack Snyder’s Jungle Thriller ‘The Last Photograph’ Will Have World Premiere At TIFF

Filmmaker Zack Snyder (“Army of the Dead”) has been trying to put together his dream project, “ The Last Photograph ,” for decades, and he’s now completed the jungle action thriller, which is set to make its world premiere exclusively at the Toronto International Film Festival ne

Bitter Christmas review – dazzling, late-period jewel

Pedro Almodóvar is on a career-best streak, and this self-lacerating study of a filmmaker mining her friends‘ heartbreak for art is another triumph in his late-period run. ]]>

The Dead Screen as a Mirror: Metacinema and the Trans Gaze

Through films about films and characters in the act of watching, a new wave of trans filmmakers is transforming a medium that has long distorted their image into one that can reflect their own. ]]>

Paths of Power: Kiyoshi Kurosawa on the castle intrigue of The Samurai and the Prisoner

As Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s elegant period drama The Samurai and the Prisoner arrives in theaters, the legendary Japanese filmmaker tells Zachary Lee about turning a feudal mystery into an engimatic study of power and belief.

Flesh and Fluids: Jane Schoenbrun on fighting repression through Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

As Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma emerges into theaters, filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun speaks with Mitchell Beaupre about the film’s multiple-climax structure, the angelic qualities of Hannah Einbinder and repression as the ultimate enemy.

Hitch-Hikers: Twenty fantastic films inspired by the cinema of Alfred Hitchcock

To celebrate master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock’s 127th birthday, and his enduring influence on cinema history far and wide, Travis Woods offers up a starter pack of twenty films inspired by the pioneering director.

Human Conditions: Will Poulter on Union County, character psychology and making movies that matter

Amid critical acclaim for his revelatory performance in Union County , Will Poulter speaks with Isaac Feldberg about the most memorable roles of his career to date, from We’re the Millers to Midsommar and more.

Watchlist This!: Our August 2026 picks of the best new bubbling-under films

Our picks of under-the-radar gems from this month’s new releases. This edition includes slow-burning satirical dramas, aggressively off-kilter horror-comedies and the latest from a celebrated French filmmaker.

After a Decade-Plus Journey, Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’ Will Finally Premiere at TIFF

The filmmaker has been trying to get the dramatic actioner made for nearly two decades.

‘Paradise Lost’ From ‘Train to Busan’ Director Yeon Sang-ho Acquired by Well Go USA Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

“Paradise Lost,” the latest mystery-thriller from “Train to Busan” and “Hellbound” filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho, has been bought by Well Go USA Entertainment ahead of its world premiere at Toronto.

Joko Anwar’s ‘Satan’s Slaves: Origin’ Boarded by Barunson E&A for International Sales

Joko Anwar’s “Satan’s Slaves: Origin” (original title: “Pengabdi Setan 3: Origin”), the next chapter in the filmmaker’s blockbuster horror franchise, has been boarded for worldwide sales by Barunson E&A, the Korean studio behind Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning “Parasite.” The compan

Danny Boyle Set to Receive the Creative Impact in Directing Award from Variety at Venice Film Festival

Variety will honor Oscar-winning British filmmaker Danny Boyle with its Creative Impact in Directing Award at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday.

Barunson E&A Boards ‘Satan’s Slaves: Origin’; Franchise Prequel Billed As Joko Anwar’s Most Ambitious Production

Barunson E&A, the Korean studio behind Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning Parasite, has boarded worldwide sales on Satan’s Slaves: Origin, the latest addition to the blockbuster horror franchise directed by Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar.

Pokémon Is Getting a TCG-Focused Anime Feature Film

Summary 'Pokémon: Wild Card' is a feature‑length animated film releasing in 2027, directed by Katsuhiko Kitada.Animated by CloverWorks, produced by STORY Inc., with designs by Akemi Hayashi.The teaser previews a young player engaging in night TCG battles on a river bridge.

Vacheron Constantin Turns to Nature and Rare Crafts for the “Tribute to the Animal Kingdom” Series

Summary Vacheron Constantin unveils the Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom Collection, featuring six artistic watches.Models include Feathersnake, Glassoctopus, Oraygami, Tigerbroidery, Papercroc, Woodenwings.Each piece highlights rare crafts such as marquetry, embroider

Ridley Scott on Telling Love Stories from ‘Thelma and Louise’ to ‘The Dog Stars,’ Shooting With 11 Cameras, and Why Silence Is the Best Sound Effect

The veteran director of "Alien," "Blade Runner," and "Black Hawk Down" visits IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit podcast to talk about his latest film.

Xbox CEO Confirms Project Helix Is a Family of Devices, Not Just a Single Next-Gen Console

Summary Xbox CEO Asha Sharma clarified that the upcoming Project Helix hardware platform will consist of a comprehensive family of devices rather than a single standalone consoleDeveloped through a strategic multi-year partnership with AMD the upcoming hardware suite is expected

A One-of-One Gold Star Rayquaza Becomes the First English Pokémon Card to Sell for $1 Million USD

Summary A 2005 Pokémon EX Deoxys Holo Rayquaza Gold Star has become the first English-language Pokémon card to sell for more than $1 million USDThe card is the only known copy to earn a CGC Pristine 10 grade, a distinction that drove its $1,020,000 USD result after 35 bidsThe sal

‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ Trailer Quadruples the Re-Release Record With 77 Million Views in 24 Hours

Summary The trailer for Avengers Endgame: Encore drew 77 million views in its first 24 hours, more than quadrupling the previous record for a re-release trailer The September 25 theatrical return doubles as a launchpad for Avengers: Doomsday , offering an exclusive look at the De

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Boards Palestinian Art and Resistance Documentary ‘Freedom Theatre’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Singer-songwriter and Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has signed on as executive producer on filmmaker Rishi Pelham’s debut feature documentary, “Freedom Theatre.” Described as “an immersive and sensory character study,” the film follows resistance fighter turned artist Ahmed

Stephen King's London Horror Story 'Crouch End' Greenlit at Prime Video

Summary Prime Video has officially greenlit a six-part limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s 1980 short story 'Crouch End'The project marks the first-ever Stephen King adaptation to be produced in the U.K.Screenwriter Paul Tomalin will adapt the series with Tom Shankland at

Anne-Laure Lemaitre Wants Art to Take Up More Space

Summary 'State of Art' is a new HypeArt series inviting artists, curators, collectors and other leading voices to weigh in on the ideas, debates and cultural shifts shaping contemporary art.

The Tamagotchi Ring Puts ’90s Nostalgia Right at Your Fingertips

Summary Bandai launches the Tamagotchi Ring, a compact, finger‑sized wearable that features a color display, touch controls and customizable styles.Retains classic pet‑care gameplay while adding new animations and trendy finishes.

Marvel's ‘Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Podcast’ Maps a Five-Film Infinity Saga Rewatch to the December Premiere

Summary Marvel has launched the 'Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast,' a video podcast rewatching key Infinity Saga films ahead of the movieHosted by Iman Vellani and Frank Alvarez, it works through five films across five weekly episodesThe run builds toward the Dece

Brook's 'brilliant' catch seals England's victory over Pakistan at Lord's

The moment Harry Brook caught Mohammad Ali off Josh Tongue to complete England's 194-run victory at Lord's and seal an unassailable 2-0 series lead over Pakistan.

This Forgotten Western From The Legendary Frank Capra Is A Must-Watch

Legendary filmmaker Frank Capra worked on this mostly forgotten Western flick, which is still pretty forward-thinking by today's standards.

Frank Sinatra’s Last Great Performance Served as the Bridge Between ‘Dirty Harry’ and ‘Se7en,’ but Was Bleaker Than Either

Released in 1980, "The First Deadly Sin" features a Sinatra with no ego and no vanity, and looks back to one era of vigilante filmmaking while setting the stage for another.

IM MEN Crafts Sculpted “LEATHER PLEATS” Shoulder Bags for Fall 2026

Summary IM MEN debuts the LEATHER PLEATS shoulder bag series in two sizes and two colorways.Crafted from supple leather with a pleated design, adjustable straps, and interior pockets.Launches September 1, 2026 via IM MEN stores and ISSEY MIYAKE’s website.

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Star Will Forte, Director Celebrate Film Finally Hitting Theaters After Being Shelved by Warner Bros.: “Proof Movies Don’t Just Go Away”

"Persistence and resilience have truly won the day," filmmaker Dave Green wrote on social media Friday.

ANA Sends Its “Pokémon Jet Green” Onto International Routes for ‘Pokémon's’ 30th Anniversary

Summary ANA is putting its new Pokémon Jet Green special-livery aircraft into scheduled international service as part of its Pokémon 30th-anniversary projectThe Boeing 787-9 begins flying on September 18 and is slated to operate through late March 2027A second Pokémon GO collabor

LEGO Reveals Its Longest ‘Star Wars’ Ship Ever With the 6,130-Piece Executor Super Star Destroyer

Summary The LEGO Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer is a 6,130-piece Ultimate Collector Series recreation of Darth Vader's flagship from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes BackAt over 136cm long it is the longest brick-built LEGO Star Wars model to date, engineered around a LEGO

Not Your Daddy’s Films Expands With Film Independent as Fiscal Sponsor (EXCLUSIVE)

Not Your Daddy’s Films, a social impact organization focused on educating and elevating women and nonbinary filmmakers, is now fiscally sponsored by Film Independent, the non-profit independent media arts organization.

Kirill Sokolov to Direct Animated Feature ‘Alone in the Ocean,’ About Freediver Slava Kurilov’s Famed Escape From Soviet Union (EXCLUSIVE)

Kirill Sokolov, the Russian filmmaker known for violent dark comedies such as “Why Don’t You Just Die!” and his recent Hollywood debut “They Will Kill You,” is set to direct his first animated feature.

Nigeria Has Its First Venice Giornate Entry With Damilola Orimogunje’s Family Portrait ‘Dear Ajayi’ — First-Look Trailer

EXCLUSIVE: Next week, Nigerian filmmaker Damilola Orimogunje (For Maria Ebun Pataki) debuts his second feature film, Dear Ajayi, at the Venice Film Festival as part of the parallel Giornate degli Autori section.

Ride the ‘Meteorite’! Two Women, Smuggling Mobiles Into a Prison, Journey Through an Amusement Park (Exclusive Trailer)

Oh yeah, the amusement park is built on the grounds of a drug lord’s former estate in Colombian filmmaker Sebastián Múnera's feature directorial debut, which premieres in the Venice Critics' Week.

Tatiana Huezo, Elisa Miller Bring New Films to the Morelia Film Festival’s 12th Impulso Morelia

A mix of established and first-time Mexican filmmakers are presenting their upcoming projects at the Morelia Film Festival’s 12th Impulso Morelia, which features works-in-progress in varied stages of post-production.

‘The Bothersome Man’ Director Jens Lien Tackles Automation Anxiety in ‘Joe’s Assignment’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Jens Lien, the Norwegian filmmaker behind cult dystopian comedy “The Bothersome Man” and HBO Nordic sci-fi satire “Beforeigners,” is returning to speculative territory with “Joe’s Assignment,” a near-future comedy starring Lilyhammer’s Trond Fausa Aurvåg and turning on work, auto

Txintxua Films Boards ‘This Is the Memory,’ a San Sebastián Forum Title From Berlin First Feature Winner Martínez Bucio (EXCLUSIVE)

Txintxua Films, producer of Netflix hit series “Intimacy,” has boarded Mexican filmmaker Ernesto Martínez Bucio’s second feature, “This Is the Memory I Would Like to Have of Mom” (“Éste es el recuerdo que me gustaría tener de mamá”).

Cronenberg Meets Activism in Victor Di Marco and Márcio Picoli’s Queer BDSM Drama ‘London’

As they worked on their long-gestating first feature, “London,” Brazilian filmmakers ​Victor Di Marco and Márcio Picoli dove headfirst into cinematic portrayals of disability.

'Top Gear' Is Officially Coming Back to the BBC With a New Lineup and Fresh Format

Summary BBC Director of Entertainment Ed Havard confirmed the revival of the flagship motoring series Top Gear during a panel at the Edinburgh TV FestivalThe broadcast has been on indefinite hiatus since 2022 after former host Andrew Flintoff suffered severe injuries in a filming

The Fitbit Air Special Edition ‘Pokémon Sleep’ Turns Your Bedtime Into a Pokémon Catching Spree

Summary Google's Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep pairs the tracker's sleep monitoring with the Pokémon Sleep app for Pokémon's 30th anniversaryGoogle Health tracks light and deep sleep stages and runs the data through its Coach for personalized guidanceSleep duration rec

Jaeger-LeCoultre Debuts New Reverso “Turner” Series

Summary Jaeger‑LeCoultre debuts Reverso Tribute Enamel “Turner” watches with Grand Feu enamel casebacks inspired by Venetian paintings.The Maison also unveils a new Atmos Régulateur Enamel “Colibris” clock featuring hummingbirds and blossoms.Showcased at Homo Faber 2026 in Venice

IKEA and Xbox's YXSTABY Furniture Collab Turns Any Room into a Gaming Sanctuary

Summary IKEA and Xbox have teamed up to reveal the nine-piece YXSTABY home gaming collection at GamescomThe furniture lineup incorporates controller-inspired designs including a thumbstick stool that tilts with movementThe collection will officially launch on October 1, 2026 onli

Netflix Expands 'Top Boy' Universe With Barry Keoghan Prequel 'Jonny Boy' and Jaq Spinoff

Summary Netflix has officially announced two new spin-off series expanding the 'Top Boy' universeBarry Keoghan will return to star in and executive produce the five-episode prequel series 'Jonny Boy'Jasmine Jobson will reprise her BAFTA-winning role in the six-episode spinoff ser

Jacob Tremblay Transforms Into a Young 'Unabomber' in Netflix’s Newest Feature Trailer

Summary Netflix has released the official trailer for 'Unabomber' featuring Jacob Tremblay as a young Ted KaczynskiThe film chronicles Kaczynski's path from a 16-year-old Harvard prodigy to a domestic terrorist targeted in a 17-year FBI manhuntThe feature film officially debuts g

Checkmate! Good Deed Entertainment Corners Chess Documentary ‘Grandmasters’ From Director Liza Mandelup

EXCLUSIVE: Good Deed Entertainment has acquired Grandmasters, a documentary from award-winning filmmaker Liza Mandelup that uncovers drama roiling the world of top-tier chess.

In ‘Eklipse,’ a Teen Faces Silence and Rejection After His Father Gets “the Gay Disease” (Exclusive Clip)

Austrian filmmaker Manuel Wetscher's feature debut, inspired by his own experiences and starring Moritz Hohlrieder and Finley Brown, world premieres in the Venice Film Festival's Horizons section.

‘Ink’ First Look: Danny Boyle Says His Rupert Murdoch Drama Explores “The Future Of The Truth”

New photos from Danny Boyle ’s “Ink” reveal Guy Pearce as a young Rupert Murdoch, Jack O’Connell as editor Larry Lamb, and Claire Foy as Fleet Street reporter Jules Davies in the filmmaker’s propulsive account of the birth of modern tabloid journalism.

Ridley Scott Reveals Lost ‘Blade Runner’ Script Idea That Proved Too Complicated, and Why Harrison Ford ‘Didn’t Get’ the Movie

The "Dog Stars" director has commanded armies and shot epics with more than a dozen cameras at once, but he tells IndieWire that writing is still the hardest part of filmmaking.