Strand Releasing Takes North American For ‘The Daughters of Abraham’

Strand Releasing Takes North American For ‘The Daughters of Abraham’

Strand Releasing has acquired North American distribution rights to Hanaël El Yousfi’s The Daughters of Abraham following its international premiere in the Discovery section at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. The debut feature of French director Hanaël El Yousfi, The Daughters of Abraham follows Myriam and Eva, friends in their early twenties as they…

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New AFM Summit To Explore Federal Production Tax Incentive

New AFM Summit To Explore Federal Production Tax Incentive

The American Film Market set an inaugural New Global Screen Economy Summit on opening day that will examine a proposed federal production tax incentive, and unveiled an expanded lineup of speakers across 45+ sessions. AFM runs Nov. 10–15 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.. The new summit will also delve into the creator…

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The Diplomat Kills Off Major Character in Season 4 Shocker

The Diplomat Kills Off Major Character in Season 4 Shocker

Keri Russell Reveals She and Matthew Rhys Had “Sex All the Time” While in Costume on The Americans Spoilers ahead for The Diplomat season four. The Diplomat is saying goodbye to a beloved character. Season four of the Keri Russell-led Netflix political thriller, which dropped on the streamer Oct. 15, revealed the fate of U.K.…

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Screenwriter Michael Learner Signs With WME & Untitled (EXCLUSIVE)

Screenwriter Michael Learner Signs With WME & Untitled (EXCLUSIVE)

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Learner, a rising executive, writer and producer, has inked with both WME and Untitled for representation. Learner was signed off buzz around his thriller script Seeker, which as we announced last month, will be directed by Dinner in America‘s Adam Carter Rehmeier. The film revolves around Grant, a man haunted by the unexplained…

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CNN And Google To Partner On AI “Experimental Features”

CNN And Google To Partner On AI “Experimental Features”

CNN said that it had reached a multi-year partnership with Google to experiment with AI products using the network’s content. The network “will provide enhanced content rights enabling experimental features in Google products to help explore how generative AI can further drive engaged audiences across CNN’s journalism,” per an announcement. The terms of the agreement…

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How LaRoyce Hawkins Left Chicago P.D. After 14 Seasons

How LaRoyce Hawkins Left Chicago P.D. After 14 Seasons

‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Med’ & ‘P.D.’ Stars Tease New Faces Amid Major Cast Shakeups Officer Kevin Atwater has officially turned in his badge. After starring on Chicago P.D. for over a decade, original cast member LaRoyce Hawkins bid farewell to the Windy City during the police drama’s Oct. 14 episode. The season 14 episode, titled “Don’t…

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Natalee Holloway Disappearance Doc Sets Premiere At Netflix

Natalee Holloway Disappearance Doc Sets Premiere At Netflix

Netflix is exploring the disappearance of U.S. teen Natalee Holloway in its latest documentary series. Taken: Natalee Holloway, which comes from Liz Garbus’ Story Syndicate, will premiere on November 4. It will explore the case, which dominated the news in 2005, that saw 18-year-old Holloway vanish on a high school graduation trip to Aruba —…

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