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‘Poetic License’ From Maude Apatow Picked Up By Sony Classics After Being in Row K Limbo
Last year at the Toronto International Film Festival, one of the more well liked movies was Maude Apatow‘s directorial debut Poetic License. A small scale critical darling at TIFF, it was scooped up by new distributor on the block Row K (which had also acquired Dead Man’s Wire), only to see its release put off […] More
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NYFF64 Spotlight Gala Announced as World Premiere of ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’
Here is the press release from the New York Film Festival: Film at Lincoln Center announces the world premiere of Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus Zero as the Spotlight Gala selection for the 64th New York Film Festival. At the premiere presentation at Alice Tully Hall on September 26, Yamazaki and members of the cast and crew will […] More
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TIFF Announces Official Selections for 2026 Wavelengths and Classics Programs
Here is the press release from TIFF: The Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, is thrilled to reveal its 2026 lineup for the Wavelengths and TIFF Classics programmes. Across acclaimed contemporary cinema, daring experimental work, and anticipated restorations, these distinct programmes showcase artistry and creative risk-taking at TIFF 2026. 2026 Wavelengths programme Spanning feature films, shorts, […] More
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Netflix Gives Fall Release Date to ‘La Bola Negra’
Moments ago, Netflix announced La Bola Negra will be released in theaters on October 16th, followed by a streaming date of December 2nd. That would make it the longest theatrical window for the streamer to date, as it initially was poised to open in November. Here are some of the details on the film from […] More
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TIFF 2026 Centrepiece Program Announced
Here is the press release from TIFF: TIFF is proud to share the Official Selections of its 2026 Centrepiece programme, presented by Intrepid Travel, the main section of the Festival. This year’s slate features 54 titles from filmmakers representing 50 countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, the Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Germany, Hong Kong, […] More
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Officially Takes the Mantle of the Biggest Domestic Opening Weekend Ever
The opening weekend for Spider-Man: Brand New Day was always going to be big. The question was simply, how big? Well, it had seemed yesterday afternoon that the film had managed to have the second biggest domestic opening ever, just off of Avengers: Endgame. Then, the final numbers came in, and we can now report […] More
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Kumail Nanjiani to Make Directorial Debut with Horror Comedy ‘Howl’
The past several years have seen him focusing on acting, but Kumail Nanjiani has also got behind the camera chops, having co-written The Big Sick, scoring an Academy Award nomination in the process. Well, it appears that Nanjiani is finally taking the next logical step and directing a film. Details on the project below. According […] More
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A ‘Barbie’ Sequel is Being Held Up Over Increased Salaries for Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie?
Despite the massive success of Barbie for all involved, both creatively and commercially, a Barbie 2 or whatever the sequel would be called has never been greenlit, despite everyone being interested. Well, with an end of the year deadline to get a new one in the works, it apparently, as always, comes down to money. […] More
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Ron Howard’s Documentary ‘Avedon’ Acquired by Netflix
Here are the bullet points on the acquisition by Netflix: AVEDON traces the life and legacy of an artist who used photography to reinvent the world around him. Drawing on unprecedented access to his personal archives—never-before-seen stills, intimate behind-the-lens footage, and new interviews with his closest collaborators—the film explores how his singular eye both reflected […] More
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Netflix Sets Release Date for ‘Gentle Monster’ Starring Léa Seydoux
This morning, Netflix revealed a fall release date for Gentle Monster, starring Léa Seydoux, one of their acquisitions out of the Cannes Film Festival. The movie, written and directed by Marie Kreutzer, will be in select theaters on October 30th, followed by a streaming date on Netflix of November 18th. Here is the logline and […] More
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Lynette Howell Taylor Re-Elected as Academy President
Here is the press release from the Academy: Oscar®-nominated producer Lynette Howell Taylor was re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization’s Board of Governors. Also elected to 2026-2027 officer positions by the Board: Howell Taylor is beginning her second term as president. A sitting Academy president may run for re-election […] More
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TIFF Announces First Wave of Honorees for 2026 Tribute Awards: Penélope Cruz, Lee Chang-dong, Rosalind Eleazar, Siân Heder, and Isabelle Huppert
Here is the press release from TIFF: TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey is delighted to announce the first group of esteemed honourees of the annual TIFF Tribute Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to cinema and serving as the kick-off to awards season. The annual awards gala will take place on Sunday, September 13, at Fairmont Royal York […] More












