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On the heels of her lauded directorial debut, Kristen Stewart indicated she could be swayed to revisit the beloved vampiric franchise that catapulted her into the upper echelons of teen stardom. While walking the carpet at the Palm Springs Film Festival, The Chronology of Water helmer was asked by Entertainment Tonight...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
NBCUniversal’s Peacock is integrating Dolby’s full set of picture and sound technology, calling the move a streaming first. Announced Monday evening at CES in Las Vegas, the initiative is designed to make pay-1 movies from Universal, marquee live sports like the NFL, NBA and Premier League more engaging. Dolby Vision...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
When Tony Dokoupil finished his first official broadcast from New York as anchor of the CBS Evening News on Monday, he signed off with, “And that’s another day in America.” Then, he added, “I can’t believe they let me keep that line.” The casual aside was a bit of irreverence...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
Both films received 10 nominations each, while the TV awards were dominated by "Win or Lose" and "Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight."Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: IndieWire
The volume of musical guests on late-night television is set to decrease again in 2026 after it emerged that Jimmy Kimmel Live! is reducing its number of performance slots. Deadline has confirmed that JKL! will cut the number of musical performances each week to around two. We hear this is...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
SmallRig has announced its new S70 Wireless Microphone. Like other existing solutions on the market, the S70 was designed to be an affordable, lightweight wireless audio solution for content creators. The system was designed to be very affordable so you won’t find things like internal TX recording or 32-bit float. According to...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: NewsShooter
Krotos has expanded its Video to Sound platform with automatic footsteps and cloth Foley, enabling editors to add professionally recorded Foley directly from video in seconds. Video to Sound uses AI-assisted visual analysis to interpret movement, pacing, and scene context, automatically placing realistic footsteps and cloth sounds in sync with the...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: NewsShooter
Signed. Sealed. Delivered. Deadline first told you in November that John Mayer and McG were closing in on buying the famed Jim Henson Studio lot and the Charlie Chaplin Studios at 1416 N. La Brea in Los Angeles. Now comes word that the deal is done. The duo announced today that the historic...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast is coming back with its second season on Friday, January 16, with new episodes to stream weekly on Fridays via the Starz app, and the network’s streaming and on-demand platforms. The Season 2 trailer can be found below. Across six episodes, the docuseries will...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
When 28 Days Later arrived on screens in 2002, it marked a leap forward for both zombie movies and digital cinema. Eschewing the shambling undead of George Romero, the film’s infected sprinted after prospective human snacks. Technologically, 28 Days Later represented one of the first wide theatrical releases to shoot...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Film Maker Magazine
Shares of newly public Versant Media fell on the first day of trading as an independent public company, closing down 13% at $40.57. Executives led by CEO Mark Lazarus were on hand at the Nasdaq market for the debut of the newly standalone entity that houses TV networks and complementary...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
The Daily Show is back from its winter hiatus tonight and it’s going into the show with some wind in its sails. In 2025, the Comedy Central show scored its highest-rated year since 2020 among people aged between 18 and 49 and landed its biggest share since 2015. The show,...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the scripts behind the year’s most talked-about movies continues with Song Sung Blue, Focus Features’ musical drama based on a true story featuring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as a down-on-their-luck couple who find love and salvation performing as a Neil Diamond tribute band. Written...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
Emily in Paris is getting a sixth season from Netflix. This news comes two weeks following the arrival of all ten episodes of Season 5 on the streamer. Season 5 ended with a few cliffhangers, including one for Mindy (Ashley Park). When Nicolas de Léon came back into the picture...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
SAG-AFTRA said Monday that nominations for the newly monikered Actor Awards will be revealed Wednesday by Abbott Elementary star Janelle James and Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie. The noms announcement will take place at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Netflix’s YouTube channel. After a final voting period that runs...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
If you want to capture fast action, weddings, or stunning portraits on your Sony camera without spending nearly $3,000, this is the lens you need. The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports for Sony E-mount is currently available for $1,519 on Amazon, down from its previous price of...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Imaging Resource News
They deconstruct the power of the most heart-tugging scene of the year in conversation with IndieWire.Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: IndieWire
Weren't invited to the post-Este Haim wedding 16-hour movie marathon? Us either! But that shouldn't stop you from experiencing it from the comfort of your own couch.Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: IndieWire
Happy New Year! Kicking off 2026 with a visual tour of the world, this month’s Don’t-Miss list includes films set in the US as well as Australia, Canada, Spain, Portugal, The Philippines, Belgium, Thailand, and Iceland. Some are English-language, but you’ll also hear Korean in The Mother and the Bear,...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: The Film Independent
EXCLUSIVE: Nava Mau (Baby Reindeer, Generation) and Malia Pyles (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) are set for guest-starring roles in Season 2 of the NBC drama Brilliant Minds. The series aired its mid-season finale on December 1, and will return tonight at 10 pm on NBC. Mau will appear in...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
Senior execs from NBCUniversal, Amazon’s AWS, Adobe and ad agency WPP discussed the tricky balance between embracing AI and safeguarding IP during a panel discussion Monday at CES. “We’ve been talking about personalization for decades,” said Hannah Elsakr, VP of GenAI New Business Ventures at Adobe. To that point, she...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the scripts behind the awards season’s most talked-about movies continues with The Testament of Ann Lee from Searchlight Pictures. Directed by Mona Fastvold, who co-wrote the script with Brady Corbet, her husband and filmmaker behind last year’s Oscar-nominated The Brutalist, Ann Lee won the Silver Lion...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
The CPB, which for 58 years has funded public shows like "Sesame Street" and "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," is folding after the group lost federal funding last summer.Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: IndieWire
Savannah Guthrie is sharing a health update after undergoing vocal cord surgery that has kept her off the Today show. Guthrie has been absent from the NBC morning show after discovering she had vocal nodules and a polyp. To take care of this, she would have to have surgery, which...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Deadline
Bill Skarsgård stars as an aggrieved antihero who takes his mortgage broker hostage in a pleasingly punchy ‘70s throwback that struggles to maintain momentum.Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: IndieWire
The Critics Choice Awards developed a reputation for being an Oscars bellwether, but that seems to be out of sync with how the Academy has become more international.Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: IndieWire
The best modeling amps provide the authentic feel of tube amps, tones for days, and real-world usability in a single unit. Contemporary modeling amps can cover everything from quiet practice sessions...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Gear News
If your New Year’s resolution is to travel lighter without sacrificing image quality, the Sony Alpha 7C II is the answer—and it’s currently seeing a rare discount. This silver, rangefinder-style full-frame camera has dropped from $2,499.99 to $2,298.00 on Amazon. That is a $201.99 discount on a camera that...Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: Imaging Resource News
 Zazie Beetz has to take on a cadre of killers (demonic cult members to boot!) in the frenetic new feature.Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: IndieWire
For the second year in a row, various movie theater chains will attempt to get butts in seats with a variety of kernel-based promotions.Read more
Published on 2026-01-05
Source: IndieWire
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