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Inside the Changing Job Market for Crew Members in 2026
For many crew members, the defining theme of 2026 is adaptation: adapting to production models that now move fluidly between physical sets and digital environments; adapting to AI-supported workflows; and adapting to a job market where gig-by-gig security has been replaced by portfolio-building agility.
Dec 10, 20254 min read
Leonardo DiCaprio Says No to Cliff Booth Series, Confirming Rick Dalton is Too Rich for Netflix
Leonardo DiCaprio confirms he will not return as Rick Dalton in Netflix's expensive Cliff Booth series, The Adventures of Cliff Booth. The series, set in 1977 and directed by David Fincher, stars Brad Pitt and is currently filming.
Dec 9, 20254 min read
The Quiet Resolve of Belonging: Reflecting on BAFTA’s Journey Toward Inclusive Membership
The data before us is not just a ledger of percentages; it is a profound reflection of the industry’s soul. We explore the emotional truth found in BAFTA's progress toward inclusive membership, a soft but sure signal that the landscape of belonging is expanding, even as new, vital work lies ahead.
Dec 6, 20254 min read
AMC CEO Adam Aron Suffers Minor Stroke, Then Takes Flight to the Avatar Premiere Right After
AMC CEO Adam Aron, 71, suffered a minor stroke on Nov. 17 but is in full recovery, with his cognitive functions undiminished. The "Silverback" was back to work, even making a public appearance at the Avatar premiere days after leaving the hospital.
Dec 6, 20254 min read
When Children’s Films Teach Adults the Hard Life Lessons
Children’s films are not just for kids. They teach adults the emotional lessons we often forget. From healing to hope to rediscovering our true selves, these stories carry a wisdom that grows deeper with age.
Dec 5, 20254 min read
How Netflix Clinched Warner Bros. Discovery in an $82.7 Billion Bidding Showdown
Netflix secured Warner Bros. in a fierce bidding war with an $82.7B offer, succeeding due to its pure-play streaming model which minimized anti-trust risk. While this ends the competition, the newly acquired company must now contend with Netflix’s mandate for $2-3 billion in annual cost savings, posing a critical challenge for creative labor and craft.
Dec 5, 20254 min read
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, The Definitive Shang Tsung, Passes Away at 75
The legendary actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, who defined the villain Shang Tsung and appeared in major action films like Mortal Kombat and Ninja Assassin, has passed away at the age of 75.
Dec 5, 20252 min read
The 30 Most Rewatchable Films of the 21st Century (in No Particular Order)
Rewatch champs. Comfort classics. Cultural staples. Here are the 30 most rewatchable films of the 21st century. Did your favorite make the list?
Dec 4, 20253 min read
HBO's Lanterns Teaser Reveals "True Detective" Western Vibe, Confirms Major DC Characters
New details and a private teaser for HBO's Lanterns confirm the Green Lantern series will have a "True Detective" vibe, focusing on an Earth-based murder mystery starring Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre's John Stewart. The show has been delayed until Summer 2026.
Dec 4, 20252 min read
Zack Snyder and Tig Notaro Are Building a ‘Hot Lesbian Action’ Movie Based on an Internet Thirst Trap
Zack Snyder and Tig Notaro are officially developing a new action movie with the working title 'Deviants,' pitched as a 'hot lesbian action' film that marks a unique, creator-driven pivot for the highly stylized director.
Dec 4, 20254 min read
Mark Wahlberg Signs for Netflix Action-Thriller ‘The Operator’
Mark Wahlberg is set to star in Netflix’s new action-thriller, 'The Operator,' playing a former elite operative forced to protect his most hated enemy. The casting confirms Wahlberg’s status as the streaming giant's most bankable, algorithm-friendly star.
Dec 3, 20254 min read
The Infrastructure of Intent: Why Singapore's $154 Million Program is a Global Investment in Craft
The core of Singapore’s $154 million investment is a surgical commitment to technical labor and infrastructure, especially the S$25 million Virtual Production Fund. The program is a sophisticated blueprint for creating global content, emphasizing story engineering and deep collaboration to overcome physical executional constraints.
Dec 3, 20253 min read
David Matalon, TriStar Co-Founder and Executive Who Gave Us 'Fight Club' and 'Gilbert Grape,' Dies at 82
Film producer and influential studio executive David Matalon, who helped co-found TriStar Pictures and served as CEO of Regency Enterprises during its golden age, passed away at 82. We look back at the career that shaped Hollywood’s prestige filmography.
Dec 3, 20255 min read
Finding Empathy in the Silence of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
What does it mean to be a doctor in a world where the primary illness is the absence of humanity? This latest glimpse into the ongoing struggle against the Rage virus asks us to sit with that difficult, almost impossible question.
Dec 3, 20253 min read
The Empire is Burning: Sean Combs: The Reckoning Delivers a Brutal, Necessary Truth
The four-part docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning just dropped on Netflix. It's a brutal, necessary look at the collapse of Sean Combs' empire, featuring never-before-seen footage and explosive interviews with former associates.
Dec 2, 20252 min read
The Lost Art of the DVD Bonus Feature
A witty, fast-paced look at the forgotten world of DVD bonus features, from commentary tracks to Easter eggs, and why streaming desperately needs to revive them.
Dec 2, 20253 min read
Paramount Streaming Veteran Jeff Shultz Jumps to Radial Entertainment as CEO in Major Indie Power Play
Former Paramount Streaming and Pluto TV pioneer Jeff Shultz is named CEO of Radial Entertainment, the new entity formed by the merger of FilmRise and Shout! Studios, effective January 1, 2026.
Dec 2, 20253 min read
HOLY HELL: Leslie Odom Jr. Is Making a Savage Horror Flick About Sammy Davis Jr. and the Church of Satan
Tony-winner Leslie Odom Jr. is making a horror movie about Sammy Davis Jr.'s real-life, decades-long connection to Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan, based on the explosive Rolling Stone article, "Dance With the Devil."
Dec 2, 20251 min read
Dan Harmon and Justin Lin Confirmed to Be Pushing the One-Punch Man Live-Action Movie Forward at Sony
The live-action One-Punch Man movie, directed by Justin Lin, is moving forward with a major script rewrite from Rick and Morty's Dan Harmon, signaling a commitment to the superhero satire's humor and massive action.
Dec 1, 20252 min read
Why the Critic vs. Fan War Needs to End
Film critic and pop culture writer Ricky Giamatti breaks down the never-ending Critics vs. Fans war — why it exists, why algorithms fuel it, and why it’s time to end the divide. A sharp, funny commentary on modern movie culture.
Nov 28, 20253 min read
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