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 Issue Date: 02/02/2026 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Of “It Was Just an Accident” Arrested In Iran
One of the Oscar-nominated screenwriters of the Iranian drama “It Was Just an Accident” has been arrested in Tehran just weeks before the Academy Awards. Representatives for the film on Sunday said that Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested Saturday. No details on the charges against Mahmoudian were available. But his arrest came just days after Mahmoudian
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“One Battle After Another” Named Best Picture At London Critics’ Circle Film Awards
One Battle After Another won four prizes at the 46th annual London Critics’ Circle Film Awards on Sunday evening (2/1), including the marquee honor as Film of the Year. The darkly comedic thriller also earned Paul Thomas Anderson Director of the Year and Screenwriter of the Year distinction while Sean Penn was named Best Supporting
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“Avatar: Fire and Ash” and “Zootopia 2” Power Disney’s Strong 1st Quarter
Disney posted a strong first quarter, powered by box-office hits “Zootopia 2” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” But the entertainment giant cautioned that in the second quarter its Experiences division, which includes its theme parks, will likely see modest operating income growth due in part to a decline in visits from international tourists to the
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NBC bringing Super Bowl pregame show to Alcatraz Island
The Super Bowl pregame show will be headed to Alcatraz Island. NBC announced Monday that the network will broadcast part of its pregame show before Sunday’s game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks from the island that used to be a site of a maximum security federal prison. The island has turned into
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Panned By Some Film Critics, “Melania” Opens With Strong Ticket Sales For A Documentary
Promoted by President Donald Trump as “a must watch,” the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The release of “Melania” was unlike any seen before. Amazon MGM Studios paid $40 million for the rights, plus some $35 million to market it, making it
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Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash
President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction. Trump’s announcement on social media follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump made no mention in his post of
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Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on “Sanford and Son,” dies at 79
Demond Wilson, who found fame in the 1970s playing Lamont on “Sanford and Son” and went on to become a minister, has died. He was 79. Mark Goldman, a publicist for Wilson, confirmed to The Associated Press that he died following complications from cancer on Friday. “A devoted father, actor, author, and minister, Demond lived
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“Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted on sexual assault charges
A Nevada jury on Friday convicted “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls in a case that sent shock waves through Indian Country. The jurors in Las Vegas found Chasing Horse guilty of 13 of the 21 charges he faced. Most of the guilty verdicts centered on Chasing
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ESPN closes deal for NFL Network, rights for RedZone which gives the NFL a stake in the network
ESPN’s purchase of NFL Network and other league digital assets has been finalized after government regulators approved the transaction. The league and ESPN officially announced the closing of the deal Saturday night after the Justice Department and other non-US antitrust authorities completed their reviews. ESPN acquired NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and the rights to distribute
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Issue Date: 02/02/2026 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
Why Jon Heder & Billy Zane Said Yes: Inside Director Dylan Narang’s Visual Approach To Comedy
A new band of lovable outsiders is reporting for duty in Tapawingo, but the 70s-inspired aesthetic created logistical and creative challenges for writer-director Dylan K. Narang, who not only had to design a heightened, nostalgia-fueled world from scratch but also match the film’s absurd humor with a grounded, emotional sincerity that resonated with his veteran
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, February 2026 Edition (Hybrid Special)
The phenomenon known as SXSW was launched in Austin, Texas, USA, back in 1987. Starting on 12 March, the 2026 SXSW Conferences & Festivals will introduce what’s next in the worlds of film, culture, music, and technology, providing rich opportunities for professionals at all levels to participate, network, and supercharge our careers. Aiming to shake
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