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 Issue Date: 10/20/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Jafar Panahi Just Wants To Make Films, Takes Extraordinary Measures To Do So
The Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been imprisoned, banned from traveling, put under house arrest and ordered to stop making films for 20 years. And, yet, Panahi has continually made films. Many of them rank among the greatest of the century. Most would call that courageous. Not Panahi. “My problem was that I was told
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Filmmaker/Photographer Santiago Sierra Soler Joins RSA Films For Spots and Branded Content
RSA Films has added filmmaker/photographer Santiago Sierra Soler to its roster for commercial and branded content representation in the U.S. A versatile storyteller whose work is known for its visual aesthetic and exploration of cultural touchstones, Sierra Soler has directed brand films for the likes of Absolut x Andy Warhol, adidas x Missoni, Teen Vogue
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Superprime Extends Relationship With Loren Denis, Takes On U.K. Representation For The Director
Director Loren Denis’ relationship with Superprime Films has extended geographically. The company, which continues to handle her in the U.S. and France, now adds to that territory with Superprime London taking on representation for the director in the U.K. market. Prior to this, Denis was repped in the U.K. by Rattling Stick. A former model
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Review: Filmmaker Nia DaCosta’s “Hedda”
Hedda Gabler, one of the theater’s great schemers, is transported to 1950s England in Nia DaCosta’s deliriously fun, intelligent and impassioned spin on the classic Henrik Ibsen drama. One needn’t know anything about Ibsen’s 1890 play to enjoy “Hedda.” Like “Clueless” and “Bridget Jones’ Diary” before it, “Hedda,” in theaters Friday, is a film that
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American Film Market and Marché du Film team on Innovation Hub and AI programming for AFM 2025
The American Film Market® (AFM®) and Marché du Film (Cannes Film Market) are collaborating on the Innovation Hub and AI-focused programming at AFM 2025. Marche’s successful innovation focus, Cannes Next, was the catalyst for the two Markets to embrace this new initiative. The Innovation Hub will spotlight cutting-edge creative and business technology tools that support
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David Attenborough, 99, Becomes Oldest Daytime Emmy Winner; “General Hospital” Wins Big
Paul Telfer of “Days of Our Lives” and Nancy Lee Grahn of “General Hospital” won lead acting honors at the Daytime Emmys on Friday, with ABC’s “General Hospital” claiming six trophies in the major categories, including drama series. Sir David Attenborough broke Dick Van Dyke’s record for oldest Daytime Emmy winner, taking the trophy for
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The Next Major Film Studios Could Be In Nevada If Some Of The State’s Labor Unions Have Their Way
Movies like “The Hangover” and “Ocean’s Eleven” piqued interest in the Las Vegas Strip long ago. But now Nevada labor unions hoping to boost jobs and tourism are pushing state officials to offer tax credits aimed at bringing more Hollywood filmmaking to the state. The effort to offer up to $95 million in tax credits
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“Chief of War” Brings Authentic Hawaiian To TV/Streaming Vocabulary
Jason Momoa drove a vintage pickup along a winding country road in Hawaii, a tattooed arm dangling out the window and Metallica blasting. “POO’-ah-LEE’,” he said. His passenger corrected him, again, modeling the subtle emphasis on the “u” sound: “Puali.” Momoa was preparing for his role in “Chief of War,” the first major TV series
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Disney+ and Hulu cancellations rose after ABC briefly pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Disney+ and Hulu subscription cancellations rose during the month that ABC briefly cancelled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!, ” according to data from subscription analytics company Antenna. Walt Disney Co. owns the streaming platforms and ABC. ABC pulled the show off the air for less than a week in September in the wake of criticism over his
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“Black Phone 2” Tops Weekend Box Office With $26.5 Million
The horror sequel “Black Phone 2” topped the North American box office charts this weekend with $26.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Not only did it surpass the original’s $23.6 million debut, it’s a much-needed win for Blumhouse after a string of disappointments this year like “M3GAN 2.0.” Though “Black Phone
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Issue Date: 10/20/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
Netflix Releases Trailer for “Marines,” a Four-Part Docuseries Cut By Union Editorial
Netflix has released its trailer for the four-part documentary series Marines, a powerful and deeply human exploration of the United States Marine Corps, premiering November 10, 2025, in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps’ founding. Union Editorial spent several months editing the episodes and supervising finishing for the four-part series. Union LA’s
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, October 2025 Edition (Hybrid Special)
Are you ready for the future? Over the past nine years, this monthly update has offered timely access to upcoming, cutting-edge events from all around the world before their histories were written. Each new day, our best and brightest welcome us to the next monumental get-together designed to rock. The settings span music, the arts,
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