Oct 27, 2026Variety
Japanese Producers Drive Tokyo Market Growth as Exhibition Space Sells Out
Production update: The Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFFCOM market exhibition space sold out early this year, according to managing...
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Oct 27, 2026Dark Horizons
HBO Lands Sarah Snook-Led “The Birds”
Here is the breakdown: HBO has landed the upcoming new limited series take on “The Birds” which was first reported back in May....
https://www.darkhorizons.com/hbo-lands-sarah-snook-led-the-birds/HBO
Oct 27, 2026Dark Horizons
Connor Storrie In Talks For “Ghost Rider”
Production update: “Heated Rivalry” breakout Connor Storrie is in talks to play a villain opposite Ryan Gosling in the “Ghost...
https://www.darkhorizons.com/connor-storrie-in-talks-for-ghost-rider/
Oct 27, 2026The Wrap
Connor Storrie in Talks to Star in ‘Ghost Rider’ With Ryan Gosling
Production Alert A new update has been logged for https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/connor-storrie-ryan-gosling-ghost-rider/....
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/connor-storrie-ryan-gosling-ghost-rider/
Oct 27, 2026Deadline
‘Crystal Lake’ Slashes Its Way To Fourth-Best Debut Audience Among All Peacock Scripted Originals
Industry intelligence: Audiences were eager to get back to Camp Crystal Lake. Peacock’s Crystal Lake, which debuted on October 15, has...
Peacock
Oct 27, 2026Deadline
‘Fear Factor’ Vertical Scripted Spinoff Set To Launch On Holywater Tech’s My Drama From Fox & Endemol Shine North America
Production update: Fear Factor: House Of Fear is making the first-ever leap from an established unscripted television franchise to an original...
Fox
Oct 27, 2026The Wrap
‘Fear Factor’-Inspired Scripted Microseries to Debut on My Drama
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Oct 27, 2026Deadline
‘Divine Rivals’: Feature Take Of Rebecca Ross Fantasy Romance Bestseller Heads To Disney
Here is the breakdown: EXCLUSIVE: In its further commitment to original franchise IP, Disney Live Action has acquired the rights to Rebecca...
Oct 27, 2026Variety
Lisa Rinna, Phaedra Parks, Dolores Catania and More ‘Real Housewives’ to Star in Revival of Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’
Production update: Lisa Rinna, Phaedra Parks and Dolores Catania are among the Bravo’s “Real Housewives” stars who are uniting for...
Oct 27, 2026Deadline
Run-A-Muck Names Adam Kopp Head Of Creative
The latest from the backlot: EXCLUSIVE: Run-A-Muck, the multiplatform media company founded by Pamela Drucker Mann, Ilene Chaiken and Jennifer...
Oct 27, 2026The Wrap
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Finds Its Lily and James Potter
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Oct 27, 2026Variety
‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts James Potter and Lily Potter, Plus Charlie Weasley in Character’s Screen Debut
The latest from the backlot: The “Harry Potter” HBO series has cast another casting spell. Harry Gilby, Jasper Talbot and Hannah Chinn...
HBO
Oct 26, 2026Dark Horizons
Heughan, Madigan Join “Ascent” TV Series
Production update: The Viola Davis-led thriller Paramount+ TV series “Ascent,” set in the world of global corporate crisis and damage...
https://www.darkhorizons.com/heughan-madigan-join-ascent-tv-series/Paramount+
Oct 26, 2026Variety
Jess Gabor and Arthur Langlie to Star in Christina Kallas’ Thriller ‘He Talks to Me’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Industry intelligence: Jess Gabor and Arthur Langlie will star in “He Talks to Me,” a psychological thriller from director Christina...
Oct 26, 2026The Wrap
Keanu Reeves to Star in Netflix’s ‘Maelstrom’ From Director Jaume Collet-Serra
Production Alert A new update has been logged for https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/keanu-reeves-maelstrom-netflix/. Production...
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/keanu-reeves-maelstrom-netflix/Netflix
Oct 26, 2026Deadline
Disney+ Among Buyers For RTÉ & BBC Drama ‘The Walsh Sisters’
Industry intelligence: EXCLUSIVE: Disney+ is among a raft of buyers for RTÉ and BBC comedy-drama The Walsh Sisters. Based on a book series from...
Disney+
Oct 26, 2026Film Stories
Rocky 7 | Sylvester Stallone says he’s written the script
Production update: Sylvester Stallone might be 80, but he also might be considering a return of sorts to the ring with Rocky 7. It’s the franchise...
300
Oct 25, 2026Deadline
Hudson Williams Is Writing A Film, “Getting Tripped Up” Over Ex-Hockey Player Character
The latest from the backlot: In addition to Season 2 of Heated Rivalry, Hudson Williams is taking some inspiration from the ice for another future...
Oct 25, 2026Variety
Egyptian Cinema Eyes Its Next Act as Industry Veterans Call for Better Scripts, Wider Distribution
Industry intelligence: As the ninth edition of El Gouna Film Festival wrapped in Egypt, the conversation among some of the country’s and region’s...
Oct 24, 2026Deadline
‘These Summer Storms’ Series Adaptation In Works At Hulu From Melanie Marnich, Erin & Sara Foster
Here is the breakdown: EXCLUSIVE: With their Netflix comedy series Nobody Wants This launching its third season on Netflix this weekend, Erin and...
Netflix
Oct 24, 2026The Wrap
Sylvester Stallone Gets Blunt About Casting Daughter on ‘Tulsa King’: ‘Of Course It’s Nepotism, You Idiot’
Production Alert A new update has been logged for Rocky. Production sources indicate movement regarding this title in the pre-production stage....
RockyParamount+
Oct 23, 2026The Wrap
New ‘Alien’ Movie in the Works From ‘Prisoners’ Writer Aaron Guzikowski
Production Alert A new update has been logged for https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/new-alien-movie-screenwriter-aaron-guzikowski/....
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/new-alien-movie-screenwriter-aaron-guzikowski/
Oct 23, 2026Deadline
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Constance Wu Teases “Really Funny” HBO Series Filming In NYC
Industry intelligence: After eight years, Constance Wu is reuniting with the Young family for the Crazy Rich Asians HBO sequel series. On Friday,...
HBO
Oct 23, 2026Dark Horizons
Ticking Clock To Save “Marvel’s Blade” Game
Production update: Back around June came the news that Microsoft’s cost-cutting measures could see France-based Arkane Studios...
https://www.darkhorizons.com/ticking-clock-to-save-marvels-blade-game/
Oct 23, 2026Variety
Joel McHale to Star in Short Film From ‘Open Door’ Director Kevin Cate (EXCLUSIVE)
Production update: Joel McHale’s next move could be a viral sensation. McHale is set to star in the next short film from director Kevin Cate, the...
Oct 23, 2026Deadline
Leslie Bibb Boards Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Upgraded 2’ Opposite Camila Mendes
Industry intelligence: EXCLUSIVE: Primetime Emmy nominee Leslie Bibb is set to star in Upgraded 2 from director Becca Gleason alongside previously...
Oct 23, 2026Deadline
David Zayas Joins Dakota Fanning In Apple TV’s Alex Cary Thriller Series
The latest from the backlot: EXCLUSIVE: David Zayas (Dexter, The Bear) is set to star opposite Dakota Fanning in Apple TV’s as-yet-untitled...
Oct 23, 2026Deadline
Sofia Hasmik, Grace Kelly Quigley & Imogen Waterhouse Leading Indie Feature ‘Sissy’
The latest from the backlot: EXCLUSIVE: Sofia Hasmik (Superman & Lois), Grace Kelly Quigley (Physical) and Imogen Waterhouse (The Buccaneers)...
Oct 23, 2026The Wrap
Craig Conover to Lead First Scripted Bravo Microdrama Series ‘Charmed By a Southern Monster’
Production Alert A new update has been logged for...
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/craig-conover-bravo-microdrama-series-charmed-by-a-southern-monster/
Oct 22, 2026Deadline
Elgin James Developing Drama Series ‘King Of Ashes’ Based On Novel By S.A. Cosby At FX
Production update: EXCLUSIVE: Elgin James (Mayans M.C., The Outlaws) is currently shooting his upcoming Prison Break series for Hulu, and has...
Hulu