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Palestinian Filmmaker Maha Haj’s ‘Playhouse’ Leads Winners at Red Sea Souk Project Awards
Palestinian filmmaker Maha Haj’s "Playhouse" was the major winner at the Project Market Awards of the Red Sea Souk, the industry arm of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival. The Red Sea Fund bac...
Leo Barraclough Dec 11, 2025

Peter Kay has plans for a ‘Phoenix Nights’ revival
Peter Kay has discussed his plans for a Phoenix Nights film, and how he plans to use de-aging technology for the project. A spin-off of a sketch from his mockumentary series That Peter Kay Thing, Phoe...
Victoria Luxford Dec 11, 2025

Fans slam Gwen Stefani for promoting “anti-abortion” religious app
Gwen Stefani is facing backlash from some fans after promoting a religious app that allegedly has an “anti-abortion” stance. READ MORE: Gwen Stefani tells us about her yacht rock-influence...
Liberty Dunworth Dec 11, 2025

Ad-Research Firm MarketCast Hires Nielsen Alum Lana Busignani as CEO, Replacing Amy Fenton
MarketCast has recruited Lana Busignani, a veteran advertising and media research exec, as CEO. In addition, the company named Paul Shortley as chief revenue officer and Kerel Cooper as chief marketin...
Todd Spangler Dec 11, 2025

Singer and One Direction support act Camryn Magness dies aged 26 after scooter accident
Singer and One Direction support act Camryn Magness has died aged 26 following a scooter accident. According to People, the American singer was struck while riding an electric scooter. Her death ...
Alex Rigotti Dec 11, 2025

Andy Dick found on Hollywood street after overdosing on crack cocaine
Comedian and TV personality Andy Dick was found unresponsive on a Hollywood street after an apparent overdose on crack cocaine, something he later downplayed. On Tuesday (December 9), he was filmed un...
Victoria Luxford Dec 11, 2025

Ramzi Bashour’s Sundance Title ‘Hot Water,’ Starring Lubna Azabal, Acquired by Films Boutique (EXCLUSIVE)
Films Boutique has picked up international sales rights to "Hot Water," which has been selected for Sundance's U.S. Dramatic Competition. Cinetic Media is handling North American sales. "Hot Water" is...
Leo Barraclough Dec 11, 2025

Film4 Hires Mubi’s Co-Head of Global Acquisitions Cate Kane as Senior Commissioning Executive
Film4 has announced the appointment of Cate Kane as senior commissioning executive. Kane will join the creative team in January 2026 and report to Farhana Bhula, director of Film4, alongside senior co...
Alex Ritman Dec 11, 2025

Music Venue Trust blast Treasury’s defence of devastating business rates blow to UK live music: “Stop flim-flaming the public with irrelevant statements – get serious about this problem”
The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has hit out at the Treasury’s defence of hugely increased business rates hitting arenas around the UK in 2026, urging them to stop sharing “irrelevant statement...
Liberty Dunworth Dec 11, 2025

‘Wario’ Gamecube classic gets surprise Nintendo Switch 2 launch
Nintendo has added the underrated GameCube classic Wario World to the Switch 2 online library. READ MORE: ‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’ review: Nintendo’s biggest badass returns When the...
Ali Shutler Dec 11, 2025