Paul Bales, a big name in the world of indie films, has just been picked as the new chair of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA). He's stepping into some big shoes, taking over from Clay Epstein, who did a great job for the past four years. Bales is no stranger to the film scene. He's
Big news for movie and gaming fans! Two well-known filmmakers are teaming up to bring the popular video game "Call of Duty" to life on the big screen. Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg are joining forces with Paramount and Activision to create a live-action movie based on the game. This project aims t
Elliot Tuttle, a rising filmmaker, has teamed up with Fusion Entertainment. This comes after his first feature film, "Blue Film, " made waves at film festivals. The movie, a queer thriller, had its premiere at The Edinburgh Film Festival and later showed at NewFest. "Blue Film" tells the story of a
Sam Hargrave, known for his work on action-packed films like "Extraction, " is in discussions to direct "Last Flight Out" for Apple. This project is an adaptation of Marc Guggenheim's graphic novel, which is published by Dark Horse and illustrated by Eduardo Ferigato. The story revolves around a fat
In a bold move, Abundantia Entertainment has introduced a new AI-powered production unit. This division, named Abundantia aiOn, aims to blend human creativity with advanced AI tools. The goal is to produce films, series, and characters that push the boundaries of traditional storytelling. The team
Cameron Crowe's journey from rock journalist to Hollywood screenwriter is a tale of persistence and luck. He spent a year undercover as a high school student, gathering material for a book. The book, initially titled "Stairway to Heaven, " faced rejection before finding a champion in editor Susan Bo
Scarlett Johansson, now 40, has come a long way since her early days in Hollywood. She recently received the Legend & Groundbreaker Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival for her directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great. " The film, released last month, stars June Squibb and Erin Kellyman and tells t
A recent audio recording has added a new layer to the ongoing dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. The recording features Claire Ayoub, who worked with Baldoni on the film "Empire Waist, " and Steve Sarowitz, the co-founder of Wayfarer. Ayoub claims she recorded the conversation due to r
Horror fans showed up in force for "Black Phone 2, " helping it rake in $26. 5 million in its first weekend in North America. This sequel, directed by Scott Derrickson, outperformed expectations and gave Blumhouse Productions a much-needed win after a string of box office misses. The film's strong o
Warner Bros. Discovery has joined Paramount in refusing to support a boycott of Israeli film companies. The boycott, led by Film Workers for Palestine, has gained support from over 4, 000 industry professionals, including many well-known actors and filmmakers. The group argues that Israeli instituti
