Special Edition

‘Knife: The Attempted Murder Of Salman Rushdie’ Acquired By Abramorama
EXCLUSIVE: Abramorama has acquired North American rights to Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie, the acclaimed documentary by Alex Gibney about the celebrated writer who survived a brutal...
Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ Trailer Teases Sex, Drugs & A Missing Girl
FX has dropped the first trailer for Ryan Murphy‘s anticipated new coming-of-age drama The Shards, based on Bret Easton Ellis‘ prep school thriller novel, ahead of its August 5 debut. The trailer...
Letterboxd Sale: As Corporate Buyers Circle, An Underdog Bidder Surfaces
Shockwaves rippled through film circles after news reports that Letterboxd soon could be snapped up by a corporate buyer. But the online community is both a highly valuable and...
1-2 Special Acquires Emmanuel Marre’s ‘A Man Of His Time’
1-2 Special has acquired all North American distribution rights to Emmanuel Marre’s Cannes competition title A Man of His Time.  The film had its world premiere at the 2026...
Pedro Pascal In First Trailer For ‘Behemoth!’, Release Date Confirmed
Here’s your first trailer for Tony Gilroy’s new drama Behemoth! starring Pedro Pascal, Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor and Will Arnett. Searchlight has just dated the movie for December 4th,...
Make-up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards 2027 Date And Nominations Timeline
With the Primetime Emmy noms in the books, film awards season is coming into focus. The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild has put the final touches on its...
Phiippa Childs Leaving Bectu Film & TV Union After Nearly 10 Years
The head of the UK broadcasting union is stepping down after almost a decade in post. Philippa Childs, Bectu‘s first female boss, will exit at the start of next...
BBC Licence Fee Payers Fall As Charter Renewal Heats Up: Report
The number of households paying the BBC license fee plummeted last year at a time when the corporation is desperately seeking a revamp of its funding model. Today’s BBC...
Scott Mills Was BBC’s Best-Paid Presenter Before Being Fired
Scott Mills became the BBC‘s highest-paid presenter before being abruptly terminated as the host of the Radio 2 breakfast show in March. The BBC fired the radio DJ after...
BBC Director General Supports Streamer License Fee Plan But Says Enforcement Will Be “Difficult”
New BBC Director General Matt Brittin has signaled his support for the license fee to expand to streaming services while acknowledging enforcement would be “difficult.” Having the scope of...
BBC Boss: ‘Doctor Who’ Disruption Opportunity For Creative Renewal
BBC director general Matt Brittin has made a bullish case for the future of Doctor Who after the sci-fi show’s Christmas special was canceled amid production changes. Brittin —...
Venice To Fete Ellen Burstyn & Screen New Maggie Gyllenhaal-Directed Short About Marilyn Monroe Starring The Actress
The Venice Film Festival is to celebrate Ellen Burstyn with a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement.  The award will be presented to Burstyn at the screening of Flesh Impact,...