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Industry Notes: Dave Chappelle, Netflix Series Orders and Prime Video Drops

A range of recent announcements across film, television, and live events highlights a busy stretch for the entertainment industry, with new distribution deals, premiere dates, and high-profile projects moving forward. Prime Video released two bonus episodes of Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat. The episodes include a cast reunion hosted by James Marsden and a follow-up

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Lewis Pullman Is Spitting Image of Father In “Remarkably Bright Creatures” Event With Sally Field

On Tuesday, April 28, Netflix hosted an exclusive FYC event with the cast and creatives of the new film REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES. The event took place at The Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, CA with stars Sally Field, Lewis Pullman and more. At profile view, Pullman is the spitting image of his father – actor

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RuPaul Is President In “Stop! That! Train!” Comedy And We Can’t Wait

This hilarious, The Naked Gun–style comedy looks absolutely ridiculous—in the best way—and exactly like the kind of escape needed from the heavier headlines. STOP! THAT! TRAIN! follows best friends Tess (Ginger Minj) and DeeDee (Jujubee), train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express. When a catastrophic “Stormaganza”

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Is The TV and Film Production Industry Actually Improving In Los Angeles?

There is a real uptick—but it’s modest, early, and very much tied to incentives. The numbers are accurate, but they need context to mean anything useful. Mayor Karen Bass is pointing to a 10.7% increase in shoot days quarter-over-quarter, along with a sharp rise in feature film activity. On paper, that sounds like momentum. In

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Industry Notes: From Leo Woodall To The Last Airbender and Cannes

A wave of recent film announcements spans major festival premieres, new theatrical releases, and high-profile directorial debuts, signaling a dynamic season across the industry. Greenwich Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to The Friend’s House Is Here, written, directed, and produced by Maryam Ataei and Hossein Keshavarz. The film premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition

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Scooby-Doo Origins Begins Production at Netflix with Live-Action Cast

Netflix is officially bringing one of pop culture’s most beloved mystery-solving teams back to life. Production has begun in Atlanta, Georgia on Scooby-Doo: Origins, a live action series that revisits the early days of the iconic franchise with a modern lens. At the center of the story is a fresh take on the beloved characters

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Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas Get Lyrical In “Power Ballad” Trailer

When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves – even if

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79th Cannes Film Festival Adds More To Official Selection

The 79th edition of the Festival de Cannes continues to take shape. Following the official press conference on April 9, a new group of films has been announced, completing the 2026 Official Selection. The additions span Competition, Un Certain Regard, Cannes Première, Special Screenings, and Family Screening—offering a broader view of emerging voices, established auteurs,

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Practical Magic 2 Trailer: The Owens Sisters Return This September

The magic returns. #PracticalMagic2 is coming to theaters this September. Practical Magic 2 (releasing September 2026) follows Sally (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman) twenty-five years later as they face a new crisis. Based on Alice Hoffman’s The Book of Magic, the plot sees Sally’s daughters navigating their own dark powers while a new, malevolent force

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Who Will Play FernGully In Amazon MGM’s Live Action Film?

Here comes another adaptation… A live-action FernGully film, based on the beloved animated classic FernGully: The Last Rainforest, is in development at Amazon MGM Studios with Marielle Heller set to direct from her own script. The film will be produced by Stacey Sher through Shiny Penny; Susan Ursitti‑Sheinberg, Jon Sheinberg, and Matt Feige through Sheinberg Feige

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Cannes Film Festival Names Leïla Bekhti President of the Un Certain Regard Jury

Leïla Bekhti has been named President of the Un Certain Regard Jury at the 79th Festival de Cannes, taking over the role following British filmmaker Molly Manning Walker. She will lead a diverse panel that includes Senegalese producer Angèle Diabang, Lebanese composer Khaled Mouzanar, Italian director Laura Samani, and French director Thomas Cailley. The jury

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Ken Diaz Honored With Outstanding Achievement in SFX Makeup

Ken Diaz took home the Outstanding Achievement in SFX Makeup honor at the 11th Hollywood Beauty Awards, celebrating a legendary career that has left its mark on some of Hollywood’s most iconic productions. Jimmy Smits and Constance Marie, co-stars of the 1995 film Mi Familia, presented the lifetime achievement honor to Diaz — a full-circle

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Jeremy Allen White, Jurnee Smollett and More Celebrate 11th Hollywood Beauty Awards

Jimmy Smits, Ken Diaz, Constance Marie The 11th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs), founded by Michele Elyzabeth, lit up the Taglyan Complex on April 10 with an evening that blended heartfelt tributes, industry celebration, and unexpected moments that brought the room to its feet. Under this year’s theme, “The Beauty of Spring ~ La Beauté du Printemps,” the black-tie ceremony

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Chuck Norris Dies at 85: Martial Arts Icon and Screen Star Remembered

Chuck Norris has died at the age of 85, according to confirmed reports published on March 20, 2026. News of his passing was shared publicly earlier today. As of this writing, details regarding the cause of death have not been fully disclosed. A formal statement from his family is expected, though initial reports indicate he

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