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 Issue Date: 01/12/2026 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
“One Battle After Another” and “Hamnet” Take Marquee Honors At Golden Globes
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ragtag revolutionary saga “One Battle After Another” took top honors at Sunday’s 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while Chloe Zhao’s Shakespeare drama “Hamnet” upset “Sinners” to win best film, drama. “One Battle After Another” won best film, comedy, supporting female actor for Teyana Taylor and best director and best screenplay
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Paramount’s Next Target In Hostile Takeover Bid For Warner Bros. Is A Board Of Its Own Making
Paramount Skydance is taking another step in its hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying Monday that it will name its own slate of directors before the next shareholder meeting of the Hollywood studio. Paramount also filed a suit in Delaware Chancery Court seeking to compel Warner Bros. to disclose to shareholders how it
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“Sinners” Tops NAACP Image Awards With 18 Nominations Across Movie Categories
Ryan Coogler’s pulsating supernatural thriller “Sinners” leads the movie categories in nominations for the NAACP Image Awards, announced Monday. “Sinners,” in which Michael B. Jordan pulls double duty as twins, received 18 nominations, followed by Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” which got nine. In television, “Bel-Air” leads with seven nods. Jordan is also one of
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ArtClass Content Signs Comedy Director Kathy Fusco
ArtClass Content has signed filmmaker Kathy Fusco who brings a rich background in writing and directing standout work across both television and branded content. Fusco credits her early sense of humor to her scoliosis diagnosis as a teen–when the doctor presented her with a bulky plastic back brace, she knew she had no choice but
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Director Juliana Curi Joins Honor Society x MacGuffin
Juliana Curi, a Brazilian director who gained her first U.S. representation in 2019 when she joined Honor Society, has now returned to the company which has since evolved into Honor Society x MacGuffin. The move also marks her return to the U.S. market after spending considerable time honing her skills and creative vision internationally. Curi
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World War Seven Adds Comedy Directing Duo Mister To Its Roster
World War Seven has added directorial duo Mister (comprised of Miche Sieg and Rose Chirillo) to its roster of talent. If you’re wondering why those look like girls’ names, it’s because they are. And if you’re wondering why two girls go by Mister, it’s because their combined initials are MR, and they thought maybe branding
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The One Show launches Best Use of TikTok Award
The One Club for Creativity has expanded its ongoing partnership with TikTok with the launch of the new Best Use of TikTok Award as part The One Show 2026. As a special award sponsored by TikTok, there is no fee to enter. The new award, established in recognition of the importance of short-form video and
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Hollywood Stars Gather For AFI Celebration Of The Year’s Best Motion Pictures and TV Shows
If the American Film Institute Awards stands for anything, it’s that everyone in the room — from Leonardo DiCaprio and Ryan Coogler to Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande — leaves feeling like a winner. That spirit was on full display Friday (1/9) as the AFI Awards gathered its 2026 honorees for an invitation-only luncheon in
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“One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Stranger Things” Lead Nominations Tally For MPSE Golden Reel Awards
Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) has unveiled the nominations for the 73rd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, honoring outstanding achievement in sound editing, sound design, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming. Leading the feature film tally with three nominations apiece are One Battle After Another and Sinners. Meanwhile on the TV
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“Avatar: Fire and Ash” Tops Box Office For 4th Straight Week
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” kept on smoldering at the box office, taking the top spot for a fourth straight week on a relatively quiet weekend as the January doldrums began setting in for the industry. The third chapter in James Cameron’s Pandora epic brought in $21.3 million in North American theaters for The Walt Disney
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Film Independent honors this year’s Emerging Filmmaker Award winners
Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced the winners of its three Emerging Filmmaker Awards on Saturday (1/10) at its annual Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch held at the London West Hollywood. Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) and Natasha Rothwell (White Lotus) served as hosts for the event and
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Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse in New Mexico
Authorities in New Mexico issued an arrest warrant Friday for director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield to face a child sex abuse charge. An investigator with the Albuquerque Police Department filed a criminal complaint in support of the charge, which says a child reported that Busfield touched him inappropriately. The acts allegedly occurred on
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Issue Date: 01/12/2026 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
STX Entertainment Relaunches With New Capital Marking Next Chapter For Independent Filmmaking
STX Entertainment is entering its next chapter, with new capital, an exciting new slate, and a suite of production services designed to support independent filmmakers. While STX will remain focused on making studio quality films at the right price, it also has plans to invest in the indie ecosystem to drive greater production across the
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, January 2026 Edition (Hybrid Special)
In the months ahead, this calendar of Ultimate Events will once again open exciting new doors of possibility. Entering any of them can impact your life in epic ways you could never anticipate. Spend a few moments now, investigating and imagining what’s in store. Live, learn, dream, explore, and invest. The new year is full
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