Blake Harrison

As the podcasting landscape continues to be an essential platform for delivering business news, insights, and discussions, The Bangin Beats has introduced a new audio news series from Monday to Thursday under the revived “Daily The Bangin Beats” banner. Helmed by Cynthia Littleton, the Co-Editor in Chief of The Bangin Beats, the “Daily The Bangin … Read more

Cartuna has secured the North American distribution rights for the animated movie “Dog of God,” penned and directed by the Latvian duo Lauris Ābele and Raitis Ābele. This announcement follows its presentation at the Sitges Film Festival, with plans for a theatrical release set for 2026. “Dog of God” represents Latvia in the international Oscar … Read more

As concerns rise within the entertainment sector about OpenAI’s Sora 2, the legacies of late celebrities such as Judy Garland, Jimmy Stewart, and Burt Reynolds are being protected through a new agreement focused on AI and likeness rights. This deal involves a partnership between deepfake detection company Loti AI and intellectual property management firm CMG … Read more

Announcing the Nominees for the 10th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards The Critics Choice Association has unveiled the nominees for this year’s Critics Choice Documentary Awards, which celebrate the most exceptional documentary filmmaking from the past year. This year, the film “Orwell: 2+2=5” leads the nominations, securing seven categories including Best Documentary Feature, Best Director … Read more

“The U.K. has chosen ‘My Father’s Shadow’ as its official entry for the best international feature category at the 98th Academy Awards.” Directed by Akinola Davies Jr., the film is a collaborative effort involving Mubi, Element Pictures, and Fatherland Productions. ‘My Father’s Shadow’ is a multilingual movie in Yoruba, Naija-Pidgin, and English. It made its … Read more

British filmmaker Julien Temple is set to unveil his latest documentary, “I Am Curious Johnny,” at the Rome Film Festival this Friday. The film, which profiles industrial magnate, renowned photographer, art collector, and philanthropist Johnny Pigozzi, will make its debut on HBO Max on November 3rd. The documentary “I Am Curious Johnny,” which The Bangin … Read more

DOC NYC, the largest documentary festival in the United States, has announced its complete schedule for its 16th installment, boasting 116 full-length documentaries and 113 short films spread over four main categories: Short List: Features, Short List: Shorts, Winner’s Circle, and the newly introduced Selects Encore. The in-person events of the festival will take place … Read more

Focus Features has successfully secured the rights to “Obsession,” a horror movie produced on a modest budget, marking the directorial debut of YouTube sensation Curry Barker. The acquisition was completed with a substantial $14 million agreement. In his initial venture into feature filmmaking, Barker both wrote and directed “Obsession.” The film, which had its first … Read more

James Norton to Portray Beatles Manager Brian Epstein in New Musical Series British actor James Norton has been cast to embody Brian Epstein, the legendary manager who played a pivotal role in the Beatles’ rise to fame, in an innovative four-part musical biopic directed by Sam Mendes. The series, titled “The Beatles — A Four-Film … Read more

Drew Struzan, the celebrated artist famed for his iconic movie posters such as “Star Wars,” “Back to the Future,” and “Blade Runner,” passed away on Monday at the age of 78. The announcement of Struzan’s passing was made on his Instagram account. “With profound sadness, I inform you that Drew Struzan left us on October … Read more