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Memorial Day Weekend Box Office Hits $221.9 Million
Disney’s 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' generated between $100 million and $102 million at the domestic box office over the 2026 Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to Variety .
Marlon Wayans Reboots 'Scary Movie' Despite Weinstein Past
Despite once labeling the Weinsteins 'evil' and 'disrespectful,' Marlon Wayans is now rebooting the 'Scary Movie' franchise, a series deeply tied to the very company he criticized.
SoulrVault Is the Underground Venue for Creators Who Refuse to Be Controlled
SoulrVault is an underground online music venue designed for independent creators, prioritizing original, creator-owned tracks. It offers a space for various artists, including those using AI, to share their work without corporate constraints, fostering discovery and direct connections.
Brendan Wayne continues as primary physical performer for The Mandalorian
For much of Din Djarin's on-screen presence in 'The Mandalorian', actor Brendan Wayne performs the walking and action sequences, not Pedro Pascal.
Grizz Chapman, '30 Rock' Actor, Dies at 52
Actor Grizz Chapman, a familiar face from the hit NBC sitcom '30 Rock', died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 52.
Nicolas Winding Refn directs new Maniac Cop for Mubi's 2027 slate
Mubi, a streaming service synonymous with curated art-house cinema, is fully financing Nicolas Winding Refn's Maniac Cop remake, committing to a wide theatrical release and a 2027 debut.
Millennium Falcon Adds Mandalorian Adventure in 2026
On May 21, Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction closed for a single day, only to reopen on May 22 with an entirely new adventure featuring The Mandalorian and
Tânia Maria Joins Leonardo Lacca's 'Sábado Morto' Cast
Legendary jazz musician and actress Tânia Maria has joined the cast of Leonardo Lacca's 'Sábado Morto,' currently filming in Pernambuco.
Blake Lively Shines at Fendi Party in New York City
At a 2024 Fendi party in New York City, Blake Lively arrived with an iconic re-edition Baguette and shoes from the brand's Fall 2026 collection.
Xavier Becerra calls for Hollywood jobs summit with leaders
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra declared the state's $750 million film and TV tax credit program merely 'the floor' for his expansion plans, according to Variety .
AI-Generated Vintage Erotica Collection Debuts at Cannes Film Festival
AI compute costs consumed $400,000 of the $500,000 budget for 'Hell Grind,' a 95-minute AI-generated film premiering at Cannes, The Wall Street Journal reports.
View TV Studios Acquires U.S. Rights to the Thriller 'Gray'
Patricia Clarkson, Rupert Everett, and Lydia West will star in 'Gray', an eight-part espionage thriller.
Kevin Fedarko Unveils Next Epic Journey at Roundabout Books
At Roundabout Books, 150 people packed a room to hear Kevin Fedarko discuss his upcoming, as-yet-untitled book.
Indonesia debuts first virtual production horror film at Cannes
'Bisikan Desa Gringsing: Whispers of Fatimah,' an Indonesian horror film, unveiled its first stills at the Cannes Film Market, not for its scares, but for pioneering virtual production technology in S
Disney+ Develops Ella Enchanted TV Series With New Creative Team
Anne Hathaway, who famously starred as Ella in the 2004 film 'Ella Enchanted,' is now attached as an executive producer for a new TV series adaptation of the beloved fantasy tale for Disney+.
Puffball Novel Adapted for TV; Kelly Reilly Starred in Film
Yellowstone star Kelly Reilly once embodied a young architect entangled in witchcraft and fertility rituals in the 2007 cult film 'Puffball', a story now being redeveloped for television from its orig
International Partners Join Indian Indie Drama 'Kabootar' as Co-Producers
Despite securing co-production partners in Paris and Oslo, the Indian indie drama 'Kabootar' is currently attributed to two different directors across major industry reports.
Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' sequel links to alien invasion film
Before audiences even see Na Hong-jin's new sci-fi epic 'Hope' at Cannes, a full script for its sequel has already been completed.
Jia Zhangke's Mamma Dunhuang Stars Zhao Tao in New Epic
Acclaimed director Jia Zhangke reunites with frequent collaborator Zhao Tao and 'Ash Is Purest White' co-star Liao Fan for his next feature, 'Mamma Dunhuang', set to begin production this December.
India launches $42K co-production fund, Bhardwaj, Sen to mentor
Filmmakers Vishal Bhardwaj and Shaunak Sen are mentoring a new ₹40 lakh fund designed to back just one independent Indian feature film for festival consideration in 2026.
Saudi Arabia boosts film TV production rebate to 60%
A production spending $10 million in Saudi Arabia could now get $6 million back, as the Kingdom boosts its film and TV rebate to an unprecedented 60%.
Shanghai Film Festival Launches AI Backlot Lab for New Production
Nearly 500 creators from seven countries applied to the Shanghai International Film Festival's new AI Backlot lab, signaling an unprecedented global rush to integrate artificial intelligence into film
AI filmmaking software revolutionizes content creation and studio infrastructure
Gossip Goblin, Zack London's AI filmmaking outfit, has already amassed over 500 million views, signaling immediate and massive audience demand for AI-generated content, according to The Guardian .
AI video platforms: A component of 2026 marketing strategy.
At its Brandcast 2026 event, YouTube announced new AI tools that allow marketers to move from a creative brief to a final 30-minute video production with just a few prompts, leveraging models like Gem