Special Edition
A Director’s Take On Microdrama: Dan Löwenstein On Vertical Trends & Why He’s Launching His Own App
EXCLUSIVE: Dan Löwenstein started making microdramas in early 2024 and has now made over 20 vertical series. With the traditional biz laser-focused on all things micro – fueled by...
‘Hollywood Game Night’ Lands Latest International Remake
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood Game Night is heading to Mongolia. NBCUniversal Formats has partnered with local nework Edutainment TV on the latest version of the hit format, which will launch in...
Banijay UK Sues Caryn Mandabach After Buying Out ‘Peaky Blinders’ Producer’s Company
EXCLUSIVE: Banijay UK has launched legal action against Caryn Mandabach over a disputed tax bill after buying out the Peaky Blinders producer’s company last year. Banijay acquired Caryn Mandabach...
British Microdrama Firm Onset Octopus First To Board Irvin Gelb’s Standard-Setting Micro-Series Certified Alliance
EXCLUSIVE: Here’s one for the vertical video crowd. Onset Octopus Micro Drama UK, one of Britain’s few microdrama-first production houses, has become the founding partner of global quality and...
Tamara Kotevska, Jacqueline Lentzou & Rubaiyat Hossain Films Set For Les Arcs Work in Progress Showcase
Oscar-nominated Macedonian director Tamara Kotevska will be among the directors presenting their upcoming films at the Les Arcs Film Festival’s Work in Progress showcase in later this month. Her...
‘Heist: Robbing The Bank Of England’ Producer Sells Minority Stake To Rosegown
John Farrar’s Homecoming Studios has sold a minority stake to Rosegown Investments. Rosegown has backed its fourth UK indie over the past three years by investing in Homecoming, which...
Jon Stewart Unpacks Trump Calling Tim Walz The R-Slur: “On Thanksgiving?!”
As Americans return to their routines after Thanksgiving, Jon Stewart returned to The Daily Show to unpack Donald Trump‘s unhinged holiday address. Following Trump’s divisive Thanksgiving day post, in...
Taylor Swift Releases ‘Eras Tour: The Final Show’ Trailer: First Look At ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Set
UPDATED: Taylor Swift has dropped the official trailer for Eras Tour: The Final Show, which features the entire ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ set. The full-concert film, captured in Vancouver, B.C., was...
Charlie Puth Responds To Criticism Of His Super Bowl LX Gig, Teases “Really Special Arrangement”
As Charlie Puth plans to make his Super Bowl debut in February, the artist is brushing off criticism and comparisons to previous performers. Following the announcement that he will...
‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 Release Schedule: Dates When Episodes Premiere On HBO Max
Romantic drama Heated Rivalry is sizzling things up this winter on HBO Max. The series, based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers book series, was originally created for Canada’s Crave streaming service...
Dark Castle Adapting ‘Burn Boston Burn’ True Crime Book Into Feature & Documentary With Compelling Pictures
Dark Castle Entertainment has acquired rights to Burn Boston Burn: The Story of the Largest Arson Case in the History of the Country. Penned by now-retired ATF Special Agent...
Guillermo Del Toro Reviles AI Accepting ‘Frankenstein’ Tribute At Gotham Awards, Praises Film “Willfully Made By Humans, For Humans”
The renowned director Guillermo del Toro left no doubt about his feelings for artificial intelligence, yelling ‘F—k AI” at the tail end of remarks at the Gotham Awards accepting...