Film & TV
In-depth coverage of the latest film and television releases, industry trends, and creative talent.

Los Angeles film production sees 147 projects awarded tax credits
In the first quarter of 2026, feature film production shoot days in Los Angeles rebounded to their highest level in two years.

WGA Ratifies Four-Year Contract With Film and TV Studios
The Writers Guild of America overwhelmingly ratified its new four-year contract with major film and TV studios, securing 90.

UK and Ireland film and TV productions ramp up for 2026
Major studios have already booked 90% of prime UK and Irish studio space for 2026, two full years in advance.

Illinois rolls out green tax credit for film TV productions
In 2025, Illinois' film production expenditures reached a record $703 million, according to Deadline .

Illinois Launches Green Tax Credit for Sustainable Film and TV
Illinois has introduced an additional 5% tax credit for film and TV productions recognized as 'certified green', making it the first state in the nation to directly link financial incentives to enviro

Tribeca Festival Reveals 2026 TV and Podcast Lineups
For its 25th anniversary, the Tribeca Festival will feature a record 103 world premiere feature films, alongside a 'Survivor 50' panel, Spanish-language podcast programming, and a live performance by

Patrick Muldoon, Days of Our Lives actor, dies at 57
Actor Patrick Muldoon, known for his roles in 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Melrose Place,' died suddenly on Sunday, April 19, at the age of 57 from a heart attack.

Monte-Carlo Festival Announces 2026 Crystal Nymph Honorees
In an unusual move for a major cultural event, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival announced its Crystal Nymph Award recipients for June 2026 – a full two years in advance.

US production shifts, UK leads global film & TV growth
Netflix is investing $1 billion to build a 12-soundstage East Coast base in New Jersey, even as overall U.

Texas Studio Boom: Incentives Face Limits Against Major Hubs
In Fort Worth, SGS Studios has opened a 450,000-square-foot production campus, now the largest operating studio facility in Texas.

California's $750M Tax Credit: Shifting Film Production Landscape
Los Angeles, the historic heart of Hollywood, once synonymous with the magic of cinema, lost 42,000 motion picture sector jobs between 2022 and 2024.

David Cone's career ERA stands at a remarkable 3.46
David Cone, a pitcher who recorded 2668 strikeouts, exemplifies the quiet dominance achieved by many athletes named David across professional sports.

Hello Sunshine's Elle Prequel Premieres July 1
The 'Elle' series, a prequel to 'Legally Blonde,' is set to premiere on Prime Video on July 1 and has already been renewed for a second season, according to Deadline , Teen Vogue , and Vogue .

MTSU Launches First Public University Film and Television MFA in Tennessee
Middle Tennessee State University announces a new, first-of-its-kind Master of Fine Arts program in Film and Television, signaling a new chapter for media education in the state.

New List Ranks 10 Best Yeti Abominable Snowman Portrayals in Film
A new article ranks the top 10 Yeti and Abominable Snowman portrayals in film and television, surveying the creature's cinematic history. This comes as a new film, 'The Yeti,' is set for release in 2026.

NYF TV & Film Awards Announces 2026 Shortlist Nominations
The New York Festivals Television and Film Awards has officially unveiled the 2026 TV & Film Awards Shortlist, initiating the next phase of its annual competition celebrating excellence in global storytelling. This preliminary selection provides a crucial barometer for the year's most impactful productions.

1Community Hires Thomas Adam and Maya Jackson to Film and TV Team
Scott Budnick’s 1Community has expanded its film and TV development team with the hiring of Thomas Adam and Maya Jackson. These former MRC executives will focus on creating culturally relevant entertainment with global commercial appeal and social impact.

Eli Roth's The Horror Section and Mass Appeal Form Film Partnership
The alliance merges the distinct sensibilities of a modern horror auteur with a titan of hip-hop culture, signaling a new cross-media venture in entertainment production.

HBO Harry Potter Trailer Breaks Viewing Record for Network
The first trailer for HBO's upcoming <em>Harry Potter</em> series has become the most-watched in the network's history, setting a new viewership record within its first 48 hours of release.

MGM+ Announces April 2026 Lineup With New Series and Film Premieres
MGM+ has revealed its April 2026 lineup, featuring new original series like 'The Gilded Cage' and 'Silicon Sunset.' The month also brings the exclusive film premiere of 'Echo Point' and a collection of classic movies.

Top Screenwriting Books to Master Your Craft
Despite hundreds of screenwriting books on the market, a single outdated formatting guide can cost a novice writer a crucial industry opportunity.

Major Literary Adaptations on TV and Film Through 2026
In 2026 alone, audiences can expect to see Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights' alongside Suzanne Collins' 'Hunger Games' prequel and Colleen Hoover's 'Verity' on screen, signaling an unprecedented conv

Mel Brooks: Blazing Saddles Funniest, Diverse Legacy
The American Film Institute officially reordered its "100 Years.

Top 5 Most Influential Independent Films of the 21st Century
In 2020, 'Parasite,' a South Korean independent film, made history, becoming the first non-English language movie to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

Iconic UK Film & TV Locations Boosting Tourism
Visitor expenditure on screen tourism activities in Scotland surged to £161.

Top 7 Movies and Shows to Stream This Week
This week, viewers can choose between Glen Powell's new inheritance thriller 'How to Make a Killing' on HBO Max and the entire 'Bill & Ted' trilogy newly available on Prime Video.

Filmmaking MasterClasses for Aspiring Directors
To learn about staging and efficiency, Steven Spielberg's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" plays with no sound in one MasterClass lesson.

Top 10 New Movies & TV Shows on Netflix in June 2026
In June 2026, Netflix will release a docuseries revisiting Michael Jackson's 2005 sexual molestation trial, titled 'Michael Jackson: The Verdict,' on June 3.

Top Emerging Film Festivals for Independent Filmmakers in 2026
Last year, a micro-budget sci-fi short, rejected by ten major festivals, premiered at the Catalyst Cinema Showcase in Austin.

Ireland's 32% Tax Credit & UK/Ireland Film Studios
Netflix's 'Wednesday,' a production of significant scale, established its creative home in Ireland, marking it as the largest international project to ever film within the country's borders, according