The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) has recently taken a significant step by voting overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing strike action if ongoing talks with the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) do not reach a resolution. This decision, marking the highest turnout in WGC history with 70.2% of eligible voters involved, reflects the members’ strong
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After years of anticipation, John Krasinski and Steve Carell have finally reunited for a new project. In a recent promotional video for Krasinski’s directorial endeavor, IF, the two actors shared a heartwarming embrace in a recording studio. The video captured their genuine excitement and camaraderie, leaving fans of The Office thrilled to see them back
Despite her iconic portrayal of Jean Grey / Phoenix in the X-Men franchise, Famke Janssen remains uncertain about her future in the Marvel universe. Having originated the role in the 2000 film, Janssen reprised the character in subsequent sequels and even made cameos in other X-Men films. However, she admits that she did not anticipate
As the AFM prepares to move to Las Vegas, a group of independent filmmakers is planning to introduce a new film market and entertainment industry convention in Los Angeles this October. The American Film Convention (AFC) is scheduled to take place from October 15-17, 2024, at Magic Box in Downtown Los Angeles. This event is
Renowned filmmaker James Cameron has thrown his weight behind a new UK film studio, the £750M ($927M) Marlow Film Studios. He sees the potential for this studio to serve as a base for his technology training center, Lightstorm3D. Cameron believes that having a purpose-built working space of exceptional quality, coupled with trained professionals, is crucial
In a bold move, the stars of The Blair Witch Project have come together to address Lionsgate after the studio announced a partnership with Blumhouse for a reboot. Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, and Michael Williams have released a joint statement outlining their demands for retroactive and future residual payments, meaningful consultation on any future Blair
Taylor Swift recently released the video for her new single, “Fortnight,” and fans were ecstatic to see the familiar faces that made cameo appearances in the video. Swift’s character in the video is depicted as being subjected to scientific experiments following a failed love affair. The video, shot in cinematic black and white, features renowned
In a surprising turn of events, Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra has been engaged in discussions with Apollo Global Management regarding a potential acquisition of Paramount. This development comes amidst exclusive talks between Skydance/Redbird Capital and Paramount Global’s majority shareholder National Amusements. The deal with Apollo is rumored to be an all-cash transaction for
In a recent interview, renowned actor Brian Cox expressed his strong opinions on Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s upcoming film “Napoleon.” Cox did not hold back, labeling Phoenix’s performance as “terrible” and “appalling.” He went on to criticize the actor’s choices and implied that he would have played the role much
Recently, Duplass Brothers Production completed shooting on the upcoming feature film Magic Hour, directed by Katie Aselton. The film stars Daveed Diggs, known for his roles in Blindspotting and Hamilton, alongside Aselton herself. The plot details and character descriptions for Magic Hour are being kept secret for now. The film is executive produced by Mark