Apple TV hikes monthly price to $14.99, joining industrywide streaming inflation
Apple TV becomes the latest streaming service to raise its subscription cost, with the monthly plan rising to $14.99 effective immediately.
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Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, Annie Ernaux sign open letter urging Venice Film Festival to take concrete action supporting Palestine
A collective of high-profile artists and writers calls on the Venice Biennale to move beyond statements amid the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Apple TV acquires worldwide rights to Mackenzie Crook's comedy-drama series 'Small Prophets'
The streamer has picked up global rights to the series from Sphere Abacus, launching on October 7 outside the UK.
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Jen Shah released from federal prison, 'Real Housewives' star says she feels 'blessed' and 'free'
The former 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' cast member shares her first statement after completing her prison sentence.
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Netflix drops 'Unabomber' trailer starring Jacob Tremblay
The streaming giant released the first trailer for its upcoming thriller featuring Jacob Tremblay, Russell Crowe and Shailene Woodley.
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New York Post signs first-look film and TV deal with Crazy Legs Productions to mine archives
The Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid will develop movies, series, documentaries and streaming projects based on its reporting and archives.
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BBC names Chris Sussman as Director of Comedy
The former BBC Studios comedy chief and Netflix UK scripted series head returns to the broadcaster to lead comedy programming.
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AI slop showdown over 'Tung Tung Sahur' and Italian brainrot may foreshadow Hollywood's future
A convoluted copyright and trademark fight over AI-generated content in a San Jose federal courthouse could set precedent for ownership in the AI era.
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Campaign against AI voice cloning backed by Nicola Coughlan, Matt Lucas, Hugh Bonneville
The 'Save Our Voices Now' initiative calls for stronger legal protections against unauthorized AI voice cloning, warning it is an existential threat to performe
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Ali G movie backlash intensifies in UK as campaigners seek to pull film from cinemas
A campaign has launched in the UK aiming to stop the theatrical release of Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G comeback film.
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Welsh hit and UK Oscar hopeful 'Effi O Blaenau' lands international sales deal ahead of TIFF market
MetFilm Sales picks up the Marc Evans-directed film starring Leisa Gwenllian for international sales launch at the Toronto market.
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Ireland selects heist thriller 'Aontas' as Best International Feature Oscar submission
Damian McCann's film starring Carrie Crowley becomes Ireland's pick for the 2027 International Feature category.
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'Krux' trailer debuts for Toronto-bound WW2 drama about disintegration of order in a German village
German director Tony Valh's true-story inspired WWII drama premieres at Toronto followed by San Sebastian.
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Halloween Horror Nights 'Stranger Things' house unveiled by Universal Studios
Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando Resort creatives detail their final 'Stranger Things' haunted house and first-ever lagoon show.
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Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' drives arthouse success across multiple territories
The Cannes Grand Prix winner starring Renate Reinsve serves as a case study in Nordic arthouse cinema's international breakout potential.
Variety · +1 outlets
Rashaana Shah and Manasi Parekh join $10M AIF Media Fund; initial slate includes Rick Moody adaptation
The Indian actress-producers join the advisory board of the investment platform targeting international features and documentaries.
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Sabu unpacks 'Arrested Memory' ahead of Venice and Toronto bows as trailer debuts
The Japanese director discusses the nearly two-decade journey to bring his Venice and Toronto-bound film to the screen.
Variety · +1 outlets
Venice film festival braces for political impact after Berlin and Cannes controversies
As wars in the Middle East and Ukraine continue, festival organizers and artists navigate intensifying political minefields.
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