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Just because the cool kids are doing it, doesn’t mean you need to as well. Huh? Ya know that social media trend that’s going around where people are posting photos of themselves from 2016? Everything Everywhere All at Once Oscar winning filmmaker and the producer of this year’s Sundance Focus Feature documentary The A.I. Doc: […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/wevh6sN

Refresh for more…It was arguably the shortest of protests in recent memory at the Sundance Film Festival as roughly 100 demonstrators assembled outside 577 Main Street in Park City, Utah to rally against the ongoing ICE raids and to remember Minneapolis residents Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were fatally shot respectively by ICE and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/6BorNVI

After the NBA postponed the planned match between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors, the rescheduled game opened with a tribute to ICU nurse Alex Pretti, who was gunned down by federal agents yesterday. “Target Center, we are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Alex Pretti that occurred yesterday in Minneapolis,” an announcer began […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/5fCaDAM

Growing up in Soviet-era and sparsely populated Opole, Poland, actress Karolina Wydra recalls a childhood of paucity when it came to recreation: There simply wasn’t much to do in her small village — except on the monthly occasions residents would gather to watch bootleg videos of American imports, which were pirated by samaritans recording theatrical […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UxzQRGA

World-renowned free solo climber Alex Honnold has successfully summited Taiwan’s Taipei 101 in just over an hour and thirty minutes, accomplishing his lifelong dream and setting a record for the tallest urban free solo climb in the world. The athlete stood atop the building’s sphere triumphantly, peering over the edge, waving to fans and even […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/WgjIt5U

The bodies. Six young Palestinian children, maybe three or four years of age, lined up on a gurney, bloody, bandaged and covered in dust from explosions. Never to draw breath again, never to play or laugh or cry, or to reach adulthood. This is one of the devastating images in American Doctor, the documentary directed […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/LAszNiV

From partaking in marathons across Tokyo and Berlin to popping up outside of the papal conclave last year, three-time Grammy-winning musician Harry Styles has embarked on plenty of side quests outside the recording studio recently. Now, the Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally singer-songwriter is explaining how he ended up in the throng outside Pope […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Aa0dhng

Forget Warner Bros, the real war zone between Netflix and Paramount this weekend is live spectacle sports. Originally locked in for tonight from Taiwan, the Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters-run streamer’s Skyscraper Live was already set to steal some of the thunder of the UFC’s much-promoted debut on Paramount+. However, with bad weather forcing Netflix […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/SvEhpig

Updated with rescheduling news: Alex Honnold’s daunting ascension of one of the world’s tallest buildings will have to wait a day. The longtime professional rock climber, who was highlighted in the Oscar and Emmy-winning documentary Free Solo, will carry out a lifelong dream in undertaking the largest urban free solo climb January 24. Find all […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/AyZpDBU

Filmmaker Beth de Araujo has turned to cinema to bring her own personal trauma to the screen using a fictionalized situation to mirror the harrowing event in her childhood that has informed the rest of her life, leading to an 11-year quest to turn it into a movie with help from the Sundance Film Institute. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2fnK4lR

TikTok today announced a long-awaited deal for a majority American-owned joint venture it said “will operate under defined safeguards that protect national security through comprehensive data protections, algorithm security, content moderation, and software assurances for U.S. users.” The hugely popular video sharing social app also revealed that it has more than 200 million U.S. users. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/JRt6Du2

U.S. audiences watched a wide range of streaming fare during the week of Christmas, which was unsurprisingly buoyed by Stranger Things, per Nielsen’s latest streaming report. Three new episodes of the fifth and final season dropped on Christmas Day, helping the series rack up 6.89B minutes viewed from December 22 to 28. This interval’s total […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fMAPDZQ

For over after hour, they dangled on the edge, their lives in grave jeopardy: six school kids and two adults stranded in a cable car suspended 900 feet above the ground. The unfolding drama in a remote section of Northern Pakistan in August 2023 seized the world’s attention as rescuers tried to save the trapped […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/gMLj0Sn

Legion M, the crowd-sourced, fan-driven film company known for specialty titles like the recent spoof Fackham Hall, is starting a new fund. The Legion M Film Fund has an objective as straightforward as its name. It is a new opportunity for fans and investors to participate in the marketing, distribution and financial upside of feature […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/DzbkjCT

"Let's take a look, shall we?" Utopia has unveiled an official trailer for the kooky comedy indie film titled Idiotka , which first premiered at last year's SXSW Film Festival. After playing at a bunch of other fests in 2025, it's now set for a limited release starting in February 2026 coming up soon this winter. Directed and written by Nastasya Popov, the film is anchored by a fun & vibrant cast led by Anna Baryshnikov , with Camila Mendes , Owen Thiele , Benito Skinner , plus Saweetie & Julia Fox . It's a spunky film serving as a satire about reality TV and celebrity, wrapped in a heartwarming, high fashion comedy that celebrates both family and identity. Set in West Hollywood's Russian district, fashion designer Margarita lives out the American Dream: competing on a reality show with a big cash prize. Will she slay, serve, or survive? Find out on tonight's episode of Idiotka ! Described as wildly funny and strange and delightful. Have a f...

The Sundance Film Festival kicks off Thursday with a big slate of fiction and nonfiction programming. On the doc side, the festival will host the world premieres of two thrilling documentaries set in Pakistan: The Last First: Winter K2, directed by Amir Bar-Lev, and Hanging By a Wire, directed by Mohammed Ali Naqvi.The latter film explores the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BmSfayC

Matt Damon is opening up about award season and revealed he is not too keen on campaigning for a film to be recognized. In a new interview while promoting his Netflix movie The Rip, the Oscar winner was quick say he “100%” doesn’t mind missing out on award season. “What I don’t like is this […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/uqr7kjm

Even since a sequel to Amazon MGM Studios’ rom-com hit Red, White & Royal Blue, starring Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez, was announced in May 2024, its plot has been kept under wraps. With no designated source material the way the first movie was based on Casey McQuiston’s bestselling novel, there had been no […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/sVQidBY

Univision is starting the year by placing a big bet on 24/7 reality competition, ¿Apostarías por Mí?, which could easily serve as the foundation for future programming. The Spanish-language network is going all in on a format with a livestreaming component and the potential to captivate audiences not just in the U.S., but also throughout Latin […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dxBpfTw

"The world moves on... But for us, time is frozen in its tracks." 🌳 Dark Sky Films has revealed their official trailer for the indie horror film titled The Arborist , formerly known as The Wound Wood when it first premiered last year. It played at the 2025 FrightFest London genre festival last year and is out to watch on VOD starting in February 2026 coming soon. A grief-stricken arborist and her son awaken a haunting when they begin felling trees at the estate of a mysterious recluse. Reviews add: "This creepy, low-grade horror film is largely an examination of guilt and grief set at an isolated mansion in the middle of a forest." Starring Lucy Walters as Elle, Hudson West as her son Wyatt, with Will Lyman , Chloe Trejo , Bill Thorpe , and Danny Corbo . This looks like it was some very creepy aspects to it, especially with how haunting and eerie the woods are... Always something unsettling in creaky old forests. Check out the horror trailer below. //  Contin...

60 Minutes plans to air a segment on Trump administration deportations to a notorious El Salvador prison, four weeks after it was pulled from the broadcast from CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss. The network announced that the segment would be part of the line up on Sunday evening’s broadcast. A CBS News spokesperson […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tIKZNgp

Saturday Night Live returned with a cold open once again featuring Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson), this time boasting along with Vice President JD Vance and his cabinet members about his latest moves, furthering his presidential authoritarianism. The skit was pretty standard for SNL, with Trump at a lectern at the White House addressing the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/9sZQy80

Academy Award-winning actress Melissa Leo is reflecting on the accolade she received for her supporting role in the 2010 David O. Russell boxing biopic The Fighter, saying it was detrimental to her professional and personal life. In a Q&A published in The Guardian, the Frozen River star answered fan-submitted questions, including one about her 2011 […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/bzQU9NL

Before Ben Affleck became a two-time Oscar-winning industry heavyweight, an early career role taught him the importance of the worker’s inalienable right to call off sick from work. While promoting his latest film and collaboration with Matt Damon, Netflix’s The Rip, the multi-hyphenate recalled shooting a key Armageddon scene opposite star Bruce Willis while extremely […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/eIS1wr9

After Donald Trump gave a 13-minute interview to new CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil earlier this week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered a message to the anchor and his news team with a message from POTUS: Air the complete interview, or be sued. The interview aired in its entirety. “He said, ‘Make […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fx4KYzP

EXCLUSIVE: Tia Napolitano is stepping down as showrunner of CBS’ popular drama series Fire Country after four seasons. She will be leaving at the end of the season and plans to focus on her own development under the overall deal she has with Fire Country producer CBS Studios. A search for a new showrunner will […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Q1OtTfh

Paramount has set a May 21, 2027 release date for a new Paranormal Activity movie from filmmaker Ian Tuason. Plot details are under wraps, but the Melrose lot will co-finance with Blumhouse-Atomic Monster. Producers are Blumhouse-Atomic Monster’s James Wan and Jason Blum as well as the franchise’s original creator Oren Peli on behalf of Solana Films. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Lu0N4ia

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have found the perfect vehicle for a screen reteaming with director-writer Joe Carnahan’s The Rip, a fresh and smart entry into the overworked cop drama genre. Carnahan (Narc, The Grey) certainly knows his way around police action thrillers set in Florida (he wrote Bad Boys For Life), but this one […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/wHyaepJ

“Showtimes we’re selling out within minutes of us putting tickets on sale in our theaters.” Such is the insight from Western Film Services exhibition booking CEO Joe Garel about the sales fury for YouTube star Markiplier’s upcoming feature take of the 2022 videogame Iron Lung. After being announced back in October 2023 with its first […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vzK7gme

Alabama state prisons are places of violence and impunity – not because of the conduct of inmates, but allegedly of guards. That’s the alarming picture that emerges from the Oscar-shortlisted documentary The Alabama Solution, directed by Emmy winner Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman. The filmmakers build their documentary around cell phone videos secretly recorded by prisoners […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Et6QOWg

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Squid Game, Netflix’s most-watched series, is rolling out a new drama series for the streamer. Netflix has ordered Korean series The Dealer, which comes from Dong-hyuk’s Firstman Studio. The crime series follows Geonhwa, a brilliant casino dealer whose wedding plans suddenly fall apart, forcing her to unleash her long-hidden powers […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IKh2Cm6

Marvels? What Marvels? Filmmaker Nia DaCosta comes back swinging from the MCU with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple this Friday, a visceral horror film, which not only ups the ante on Danny Boyle’s previous chapter from June, but makes Ari Aster’s Midsommar look like a Disney princess movie. Ralph Fiennes’ Dr. Kelson may be […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Mos4N9Y

Little Dot Studios has named co-Managing Directors for its U.S. business and promotions in its UK and Germany teams. Ben Arnold and Charles Wideska will lead Little Dot Studios US, the American arm of the All3Media-backed social media agency, production house and channel operator. Arnold has been with Little Dot for five years and spent […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/nRjslic

So, Hans Zimmer, what do you really think about think about the Golden Globes cutting the original score category from the telecast? “It feels a little bit ignorant” he told Deadline’s Antonia Blyth on this afternoon’s red carpet about the production’s last-minute decision on Friday to shave a few minutes from the CBS and Paramount+ […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dXks0eO

Amid noise that Neon is for sale in a motion picture industry that’s shrinking with Warner Bros bound to get acquired, the indie distribution label’s co-founder and CEO Tom Quinn isn’t sweating any of this. Back at the Zurich Summit, Quinn said on stage in response to the swirling for-sale rumors about Neon, “Sadly, we’re […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tj8Boms

"This is your time. Our time. You're a born fighter. Do what we came here to do!" 🥊 Seismic Releasing has unveiled the official trailer for the film Undercard , another boxing drama about a young boxer and what it takes to win. After premiering at a festival last year, this film is set to hit theaters starting in February this winter. Through the eyes of a former champion-turned-trainer, Undercard is a character-driven drama that explores the enduring bonds of family, the weight of legacy, and the cost—and possibility—of hard-earned redemption. A old timer boxing trainer & former champ attempts to re-connect with the son she abandoned, by becoming his trainer when he needs to fight his way back up to the top. Starring Wanda Sykes and Bentley Green , with Xavier Mills , William Stanford Davis , Roselyn Sánchez , Berto Colón , and Estella Kahiha . "Green delivers a remarkable, heartfelt performance as her son, bringing real depth to their story. [It's] ab...

The adults have spoken, and Hamnet has been named AARP‘s Best Picture at the 25th Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP. The ceremony took place Saturday at the Beverly Wilshire, recognizing the films from 2025 that appeal to audiences aged 50 and up. Alan Cumming was the host. The films recognized during this year’s awards […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/1fVMRcP

Guy Moon, the four-time Emmy-nominated composer behind Nickelodeon’s popular animated series The Fairly OddParents, has died at the age of 63. Per his family and a Los Angeles County Medical Examiner report, Moon was killed Thursday morning in an accidental traffic collision and succumbed to traumatic injuries. “We are overcome with grief to announce the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/KDAvqXO

Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead and the rock band’s guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, has died at the age of 78, according to a statement posted to his official social media account. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/3lPUmiR

EXCLUSIVE: Following a successful limited theatrical run in nine total theaters across New York, Los Angeles, and Florida, Jonah Feingold’s latest independent rom-com 31 Candles, has landed a wide, national release via AMC beginning Jan 9, 2026. Major cities the film will be released in include Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vAbZ37H

EXCLUSIVE: Apple Original Films and Platinum Dunes’ psychological thriller Sponsor has added SAG Award-winner Justine Lupe to the pic which stars and was co-written by Jason Segel. As we previously mentioned, the production which is set to shoot in California is directed and co-written by James Ponsoldt. Segel and Ponsoldt also produce with Michael Bay, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/S2dosUX

"This is a town of fallen souls. Weak, vulnerable. Penance is coming." Saban Films has revealed the official trailer for a direct-to-VOD action movie called Hellfire , made by the filmmaker Isaac Florentine (of Ninja & Ninja: Shadow of a Tear previously). This was originally filmed way back in 2022 and is only now finally getting released, though heading right to watch at home starting in February – if anyone is down to give it a spin. A haunted, unnamed drifter wanders into a neglected Southern town ruled by a ruthless crime boss and a corrupt sheriff. When violence erupts, the Man wages a one-man war for justice, redemption, all to save the soul of a broken town. Hellfire stars Stephen Lang as the Nameless Man lead character, along with Dolph Lundgren , Scottie Thompson , Johnny Yong Bosch , Michael Sirow , Chris Mullinax , Natalie Canerday , Maurice Compte , and Harvey Keitel . Well, what do we have here. Lang looks damn good in this, taking on this entire town o...

Bug, the Manhattan Theatre Club’s much-anticipated Broadway production of the Tracy Letts play starring wife and The White Lotus actor Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood, has canceled tonight’s performance – the final preview before tomorrow’s still-scheduled opening – due to an illness in the company. A rep for the company confirmed tonight’s cancellation as well […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/LUOjGKa

Holiday moviegoing is still happening, especially with 76% colleges on break through Friday. With that, the majors are programming toward an older-dude demographic with two new releases: the Lionsgate-STX-Anton co-production Greenland 2: Migration and Paramount/18Hz’s monkey horror movie Primate. 20th Century Studios’ Avatar: Fire and Ash will prevail in its fourth frame with $20M+, with […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/lye5vjr

Sunday Night Football did not disappoint in 2025. NBC Sports capped its 20th season this past weekend with a down-to-the-wire Week 18 AFC North Championship Game. SNF saw a record-setting 2025, averaging a Total Audience Delivery of 23.5 million viewers for the 2025 season, the show’s best viewership ever – up nearly 1 million viewers from the prior record […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/xXDVMH5

"It's a shout of rage, of liberation." HanWay Films debuted the first official trailer for Couture , a French film about the Paris fashion industry. This premiered at TIFF 2025 last year and other festivals and will be debuting in French cinemas this February. Though there's still no US release expected anytime soon as it didn't get many good reviews (58% on RT ). Angelina Jolie stars as an American filmmaker named Maxine who arrives in Paris for Fashion Week on a life-and-death journey, facing challenges and self-discovery. The triptych story follows three women in Paris, including a young fresh face model named Ada, and a make-up artist working in the shadows of the catwalks. A "powerful & intimate journey of self-reflection & resilience set against the electric backdrop of Paris Fashion Week." Written & directed by French César nominated writer / director Alice Winocour, the film stars mega famous actress Angelina Jolie as Maxine Walker...

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 and Dolby Atmos will be […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/i7WCyRB

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 not a hard number and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BRoMPhN

Not only did Hacks stars Meg Stalter and Paul W. Downs channel Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet with their Critics Choice Awards carpet style tonight, but they also brought out the personas of their HBO Max characters Kayla and Jimmy. “Kayla would definitely have Jimmy in something like this,” Stalter told Deadline on the step […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ENqI1P3

After multiple successful hosting stints at the Critics Choice Awards, comedian Chelsea Handler took the stage at Barker Hangar for the fourth time — paying tribute to the late Rob Reiner, not holding back on shots at Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav and Leonardo DiCaprio and even shouting out breakout Crave Canada hit Heated […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/lN4IQHU

The calendar has turned — and awards season is moving into hyperdrive. The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards are being handed out tonight, and Deadline is posting the winners live as they are announced. See the list so far below, and check out our red carpet interviews and more on X/Twitter. Netflix’s Adolescence led all […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Ftbxzly

Leonardo DiCaprio, who is set to receive the 2026 Palm Springs Film Festival’s Actor counterpart of the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his turn in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, will be forced to miss the event due to air restrictions resulting from the U.S. attack on Venezuela. “Leonardo DiCaprio is unable to join […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/6fj7ilm

Paul Thomas Anderson’s rousing One Battle After Another has been named the National Society of Film Critics’ Best Picture of 2025. The sprawling adventure drama, which has made over $205 million at the box office worldwide and appears poised to be an Oscars frontrunner, also clinched Best Director, Best Supporting Actress (for Teyana Taylor) and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/daGVnpS

The Golden Globes is moving from the first to second weekend of January this year to make room for the inaugural Golden Week of events leading to the January 11 ceremony on CBS and Paramount+ hosted by Nikki Glaser. They are anchored by Golden Eve, a CBS primetime special honoring the recipients of the Cecil […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/LtgzsYi

Jasen Kaplan, who was known for his appearance on Finding Prince Charming, has died. He was 46. The celebrity makeup artist died shortly before midnight on Wednesday in a New York City hospital as the New York City Police Department investigates at Kaplan’s apartment building, according to Page Six and TMZ. A cause of death […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/sDFM9J4

John Mulrooney, a stand-up comedian, actor, TV host, radio personality and longtime local cop, died suddenly at his Coxsackie, New York home, according to multiple reports. He was 67. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Mulrooney was best known as a stand-up comic. He made his name performing at The Improv, The Comedy Store, The Comic […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/lP1NCI0