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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Reveals Its Creepy Premise in New Trailer

Lee Cronin wrote and directed The Mummy, a New Line horror feature about a family reunited with their daughter transformed into a living mummy; stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy; producers include James Wan, Jason Blum; April 17 theatrical release; Cronin previously directed Evil Dead Rise ($147M global 2023); key crew named.

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‘Over Your Dead Body’ Trailer – Jason Segel & Samara Weaving Star in Bloody Action Comedy

Over Your Dead Body, an R-rated bloody action comedy remake of 2021 Norwegian film The Trip, premieres at SXSW before April 24 theatrical release via Independent Film Company; stars Jason Segel, Samara Weaving; directed by Jorma Taccone; produced by 87North, XYZ Films, Resolute Films.

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‘Bodycam’ Trailer – Shudder’s New Found Footage Horror Looks Like a Feature-Length ‘V/H/S’ Segment

Found footage horror Bodycam streams March 13 on Shudder and AMC+; directed by Brandon Christensen from co-written script with Ryan Christensen; stars Jaime Callica, Sean Rogerson; produced by Christensen, Chris Ball, Kurtis David Harder; executive producers include Kerry Cooper and Nina Kolokouri.

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‘undertone’ Guided Meditation Video Is Anything But Relaxing

A24 releasing slow-burn horror undertone in theaters March 13; stars Nina Kiri; paranormal podcast host protagonist; feature debut of writer-director Ian Tuason who will helm new Paranormal Activity; produced by Slaterverse Pictures and Black Fawn Films with execs from Spooky Pictures, Kino Studios; premiered at Fantasia and Sundance with seven-figure bidding war.

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Sony Wins Bid for Creature Feature ‘Skeletons’, Teaming ‘Texas Chainsaw’ Director, J.J. Abrams, and Brie Larson!

Sony Pictures close to acquiring rights to Skeletons, a creature horror film produced by J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot; stars Brie Larson; screenplay by Brian Duffield based on Philip Fracassi short story; described as modern creature horror from a boy’s perspective; FilmNation, WME, CAA handling sales; JT Mollner attached to Texas Chainsaw Massacre series.

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MIKE FLANAGAN TO CRAFT NEW ADAPTION OF STEPHEN KING’S “THE MIST”

Mike Flanagan to write, direct, and executive produce new adaptation of Stephen King’s The Mist; produced by Spyglass Media Group and Flanagan’s Red Room Productions; Warner Bros. to distribute; fifth King adaptation for Flanagan following Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, The Life of Chuck, and upcoming Carrie series on Amazon MGM.

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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 Gets New Trailer As Tickets Go On Sale

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 directed by Emma Tammi, theatrical release scheduled for December; tickets now on sale.

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‘It Follows’ Sequel ‘They Follow’ With Maika Monroe Launches At AFM Via Neon

Neon acquired AFM sales rights for 'They Follow,' sequel to horror hit 'It Follows,' starring Maika Monroe; production details undisclosed.

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‘The Gates’ Trailer: James Van Der Beek Plays A Murderous Pastor In One Of His Final Roles

James Van Der Beek’s final film role as murderous Pastor Jacob in R-rated thriller The Gates, directed/written by John Burr, releases March 13 via Lionsgate Premiere; co-stars Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, Keith Powers; Van Der Beek also recurs in Amazon Prime Video’s Legally Blonde prequel Elle, premiering July 1.

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’56 Days’: How Team of Women Directors Made Things ‘Easier’ on Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia | Video

'56 Days' streaming on Prime Video; eight episodes all directed by women including Alethea Jones, Shana Stein, Lauren Wolstein; stars Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia; female directors credited with creating safer, more precise environment especially for intimacy scenes.

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He Had One Night to Write the Music for Shane and Ilya’s First Time

Peter Peter (Peter Jones), Québécois synth-pop musician, scored Canadian sports romantic drama Heated Rivalry; series creator Jacob Tierney wrote scripts inspired by Peter’s 2024 album; production timeline caused some delays.

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First MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS Season 2 Trailer Reveals Release Date

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters S2 trailer reveals early 2026 Apple TV+ release; features Kong and new sea monster.

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GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Expected To Land Late 2026 Release Date

Toho and director Takashi Yamazaki progressing on Godzilla Minus Zero with late 2026 release planned.

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‘Scream 7’ Web Game Puts You in a Deadly Game of Hide & Seek with Ghostface

Scream 7 releases February 27 in theaters including IMAX and premium formats; Kevin Williamson directs and co-writes with Guy Busick; franchise veterans Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette return; new cast includes Isabel May, Anna Camp, Joel McHale; web game Hide & Scream launched to promote film.

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‘Past Life’ Trailer – Aneurin Barnard & Jeremy Piven Attempt to Solve a Murder Through Hypnosis

Psychological thriller Past Life releases digital March 24 via Miracle Media and Trinity Content Partners, UK April 6; stars Aneurin Barnard, Jeremy Piven; directed by Simeon Halligan from script co-written with Ray Bogdanovich and Dean Lines; producers include Rachel Richardson-Jones; explores hypnosis and past-life memories.

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John Waters Joins ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Cast

Cult filmmaker John Waters joins American Horror Story season 13 cast; role undisclosed; announced during live show; known for typecasted roles; adds prestige to FX horror anthology.

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Ryan Coogler’s ‘The X-Files’ Reboot Is Casting!

Ryan Coogler directing The X-Files reboot for 20th Television; casting underway; series to retain monsters-of-the-week and overarching conspiracy format; Black Panther 3 planned after; no confirmed involvement of original leads Duchovny or Anderson.

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‘The Mortuary Assistant’ Review: Does It Live Up to the Game?

The Mortuary Assistant film adaptation of horror game; stars Willa Holland; directed by Jeremiah Kipp; faithful to game but criticized for lack of cinematic terror; game known for immersive gameplay and procedural scares; distributed by Epic Pictures.

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Netflix’s Animated Supernatural Steampunk Series ‘Bass X Machina’ Sets October Release

Netflix announces animated supernatural steampunk series for October 6, 2026 release; stars Brian Tyree Henry; set in lawless Steampunk West with outlaws and machines.

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Star Trek: Legacy Isn't Happening, But The Enterprise And Seven Of Nine Are Getting Their Own Comic

Star Trek: Legacy TV series canceled; IDW Comics to launch 'Star Trek' comic series in Sept 2026 focusing on Captain Seven of Nine aboard Enterprise-G; written by Christopher Cantwell.

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Four pubcasters greenlight animated series Globe Bros

Four Canadian public broadcasters greenlit animated series Globe Bros; regional funding and multi-platform distribution planned.

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"We'll See Who's Done": How Timothy Olyphant Bet Against Netflix To Try To Save His Show

Timothy Olyphant fought Netflix cancellation of 'Santa Clarita Diet' zombie comedy series starring Drew Barrymore; show ran 3 seasons; producers wrote cliffhanger post-cancellation.

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Wuthering Heights Controversies Explained: A Timeline Of The Drama So Far

2026 'Wuthering Heights' film topped global box office with $82M opening weekend; 84% audience RT score; controversy over casting and director Emerald Fennell's adaptation approach.

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Peter Krause to Star in NBC Drama Pilot ‘Protection’

Peter Krause stars in NBC drama pilot Protection about a law enforcement family targeted by an assassin; character is former Secret Service agent; pilot from writer/executive producer Josh Safran; Universal Television producing; Krause repped by CAA and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.

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New Demo for Steampunk Horror Game ‘They Will Come’ Coming February 19th

Steampunk horror stealth action-adventure game They Will Come demo launches February 19 on Steam; combines action, exploration, puzzle, stealth; players control young protagonist in atmospheric setting.

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Timothée Chalamet's New 'Dune 3' Tease Sets the Sci-Fi Saga Up For a Massive Change

Warner Bros. and Legendary preparing early trailer for Dune: Part Three; Timothée Chalamet confirms imminent release; third film likely final chapter in Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi saga.

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Kristen Bell to voice the giant hammer-wielding Amy Rose for Sonic the Hedgehog 4

Kristen Bell joins Sonic the Hedgehog 4 as Amy Rose; Jeff Fowler returns as director; Paramount schedules release for March 19, 2027; franchise grossed over $1B worldwide; voice cast includes Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves.

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The Resurrection of the Christ: Mel Gibson is hard at work in set-photos from the upcoming sequel

Mel Gibson shooting sequel to THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST titled THE RESURRECTION OF THE CHRIST; two-part release planned for March 26 and May 6, 2027; Jaakko Ohtonen replaces Jim Caviezel as Jesus; script by Gibson and Randall Wallace; filming includes Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò visit.

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The Ending Of Tell Me Lies Is Perfect — And The Only Way To Close Out This Story

Hulu original series 'Tell Me Lies' ends definitively after season 3; Meaghan Oppenheimer showrunner; story of toxic relationships at fictional Baird College; finale features major betrayals and unresolved threads.

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Austin Butler to Play Lance Armstrong in Biopic from Director Edward Berger, Producer Scott Stuber

Austin Butler cast as Lance Armstrong in biopic directed by Edward Berger, produced by Scott Stuber; no genre or platform specified.

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Amanda Seyfried “Didn’t Know” She Was An EP On ‘The Housemaid’ Until Filming Began: “One Of Those Vanity Credits”

Amanda Seyfried credited as executive producer on The Housemaid via agent negotiation; no active producing role; film adaptation of Freida McFadden novel; nearing $360M worldwide; Paul Feig directing.

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‘Elsbeth’ Casts Constance Wu and Anna Camp as Guest Stars (EXCLUSIVE)

Constance Wu and Anna Camp guest star in CBS mystery series Elsbeth Season 3; Wu plays a wealth therapist suspected of insider trading info gathering; Camp plays a 'trad wife' whose public persona is threatened; show is a spinoff of The Good Wife/The Good Fight; known for notable guest stars.

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Well, That Was Upsetting

Lance Hammer returns after 18 years with Queen at Sea, premiering at Berlin Film Festival; drama about dementia with veteran cast including Juliette Binoche and Tom Courtenay; explores complex family dynamics and caregiving.

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Amy Adams’s At the Sea Needs to Be Weirder

Amy Adams stars in At the Sea, directed by Kornél Mundruczó, premiered at Berlin Film Festival; drama about a dance company head returning from rehab; critiques note underdeveloped narrative and missed opportunities for deeper exploration.

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James Cameron’s JURASSIC PARK Would Have Been ALIENS With Dinosaurs

James Cameron considered an R-rated sci-fi horror approach for Jurassic Park adaptation, blending Aliens-style intensity with dinosaurs.

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CHARLIE’S ANGELS Is Being Revived (Again)

Sony hires Pete Chiarelli (The Proposal, Crazy Rich Asians) to write new Charlie's Angels revival script; no genre or production details disclosed.

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Extra: Pig & Horse founder launches Naru Force Studios; BBC greenlights Harry Clark-fronted doc

Pig & Horse founder launches Naru Force Studios; BBC greenlights documentary fronted by Harry Clark.

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A&E sets “Predator Hunters” series from Mindhouse, Soho Studios

A&E orders 'Predator Hunters' series from Mindhouse and Soho Studios; no genre or release window specified.

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Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights Has Been Accused Of Going Too Far – It Should've Gone Further

Emerald Fennell's 2026 loose erotic adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights' starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi; explicit sexual content; narrative diverges from Emily Brontë's novel.

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Steven Soderbergh Calls Disney “Insane” for Scrapping Ben Solo Star Wars Movie

Steven Soderbergh expressed frustration over Disney canceling The Hunt for Ben Solo after 2.5 years of development with Adam Driver and writer Rebecca Blunt; Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy praised script but Disney CEO Bob Iger and Alan Bergman rejected it; official reason was character death; no budget discussion occurred.

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Creature Feature ‘The Yeti’ Rated R for Bloody Violence & Gore

Well Go USA acquired US rights to R-rated creature feature The Yeti; stars Brittany Allen, Eric Nelsen, Corbin Bernsen; written and directed by William Pisciotta and Gene Gallerano; practical effects-driven horror set in Alaska; release imminent.

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‘Predator: Badlands’ Has Hulu’s Best Film Premiere Since ‘Prey’

Predator: Badlands streamed nearly 9M global views first 5 days on Hulu and Disney+; Hulu's best film premiere since 2022's Prey; theatrical release November; $184.5M worldwide gross; Dan Trachtenberg directing; script by Patrick Aison and Brian Duffield; stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Elle Fanning.

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‘Manhunter,’ ‘Monster Squad’ Actor Tom Noonan Has Passed Away

Actor Tom Noonan (Manhunter, Monster Squad) died at 74; known for horror roles including Frankenstein and Mr. Ulman; also acclaimed writer/director with Sundance-winning film What Happened Was…; tribute from Monster Squad director Fred Dekker.

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The ‘Slanted’ Trailer Takes a Brutal Turn Into Body Horror

Bleecker Street releasing teen body-horror comedy Slanted theatrically March 13; directed by Amy Wang; stars Shirley Chen, Mckenna Grace, Vivian Wu, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan; premiered at SXSW; explores race and identity through sci-fi satire.

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Get Ready to Rage: Third Chapter of ’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Now in Limbo

Third 28 Years Later film in limbo; Sony hesitant after poor box office for second film ($25M domestic on $63M budget); Netflix interested but Danny Boyle insists on theatrical release; Cillian Murphy expected to star; sequel announced last December; second film directed by Nia DaCosta.

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Exclusive news and poster: The horrors of human nature in “THE ITINERANT”

Daniel John Kearney directs and co-writes The Itinerant, a surreal slasher co-produced by Mezek Films, Showstopper Cinema, Black Ave Films, and Stag Mountain Films; shooting starts spring in Connecticut; cast includes Hannah Fierman and Chanda Rawlings.

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Forbidden Fruits: Diablo Cody-produced genre film casts a spell with its full trailer

Diablo Cody producing Meredith Alloway's feature directorial debut adapting Lily Houghton's play; stars Lili Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti, Emma Chamberlain; U.S. and Canadian distribution by Independent Film Company and Shudder; IFC theatrical release set for March 27, 2026; Range and Madhouse Films executive producing.

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Jennifer Tilly confirms there’s another Chucky and Tiffany story in development

Jennifer Tilly confirms new Chucky and Tiffany story in development following cancellation of Chucky TV series after three seasons; Don Mancini involved as writer and executive producer; continuation follows Child’s Play franchise excluding remake.

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2026 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates

2026 UK/Ireland productions shooting include horror-tinged Seance On A Wet Afternoon (dir. Tomas Alfredson), Ti West’s Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, and Highlander reboot (dir. Chad Stahelski) with Henry Cavill; multiple genre and high-end TV projects ongoing.

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EFM roundup: Gail Maurice’s Blood Lines heads to Berlin

Gail Maurice’s Blood Lines selected for Berlin Film Festival market; Canadian Indigenous filmmaker; seeking international sales.

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PREDATOR: BADLANDS Is Officially The Biggest PREDATOR Movie Ever

Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands sets new franchise box office record, raising bar for Predator series.

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Gal Gadot’s Amazon MGM Studios thriller, The Runner, has received a rating from the MPA

Amazon MGM Studios thriller starring Gal Gadot directed by Kevin Macdonald; script by Mark Gibson; Gadot plays a high-powered attorney racing to save her abducted son in London; rated PG-13 for violence, sexual material, language, and drug reference; worldwide rights held by Amazon MGM; production details scarce.

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Interview: Geneviève Dulude-de Celles • Director of Nina Roza - “I was less interested in the initial hardship of migration than in the aftermath” - Berlinale 2026 - Competition

Montreal-based Geneviève Dulude-de Celles discusses challenges of filming sophomore feature Nina Roza in Bulgaria; film explores long-term aftermath of migration trauma; Berlinale Competition entry.

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Shudder Loads Up on Lionsgate Classics for March!

Shudder acquiring Lionsgate classic horror catalog for March 31 streaming launch; includes An American Werewolf in London, The Fog, Rob Zombie’s Halloween 1 & 2, Eli Roth’s Hostel 1 & 2, May, Sorority Row, Wolf Creek; highlights genre gems from Lionsgate’s extensive library.

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The Boop Strikes Back: ‘Betty’s Revenge’ Goes Digital

ITN Distribution releases digital slasher Betty’s Revenge starring Hannah Fierman (V/H/S); directed by Brett Bentman; plot involves haunted abandoned cabaret; part of Twisted Child Universe.

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‘The Blood Countess’ Review: Isabelle Huppert Bites Into a Gloriously Costumed, Deeply Silly Vampire Tale as Erzsébet Báthory

Isabelle Huppert stars in Ulrike Ottinger’s vampire dark comedy about Erzsébet Báthory; long runtime with many slapstick characters dilutes impact.

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‘Bride of Re-Animator’ Heads to 4K UHD in June with Finger Creature Phone Holder

Ignite Films releasing 4K UHD edition of 1990 horror sequel Bride of Re-Animator on June 11; unrated cut; Brian Yuzna directs; screenplay by Zeph E. Daniel and Rick Fry; follows 40th anniversary restoration success of original.

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Devon Sawa to Guest Star in Disney Series ‘Coven Academy’

Devon Sawa joins Disney's supernatural series Coven Academy; set in New Orleans magic school; genre blend of teen witchcraft and dark fantasy; Sawa known for Final Destination and Chucky.

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Natasha Kermani on ‘The Dreadful’ and Reimagining ‘Onibaba’ for the Dark Ages

Natasha Kermani discusses reimagining classic Japanese folk-horror Onibaba for her film The Dreadful, set in the Dark Ages; explores NOH theater tradition and demon hag folklore.

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An Evil Clown Weaponizes Your Deepest Fears in ‘Jitters’ Trailer [Exclusive]

UK horror film releasing digitally March 16 UK, March 17 US; features evil clown weaponizing fears; exclusive trailer released.

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‘Recollection’ Trailer – ‘Black Mirror’-Esque Sci-Fi Thriller Will Erase Memories in March

Sci-fi thriller Recollection releasing digitally March 19 via Persimmon; set in 2033 about memory deletion technology; Black Mirror-style; follows corporate employee Kate Parker confronting societal control.

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Occult Horror Deckbuilding Game ‘The Killing Stone’ Out in Early Access Today [Trailer]

Occult horror deckbuilding game The Killing Stone launched Early Access on Steam; full 1.0 release planned later this year; team chose Early Access to refine gameplay.

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Videogame Horror Is Back in Full Swing in The New Trailer For ‘Jitters’

Jitters, a videogame horror film about AI-driven game exploiting players' fears with lethal results, releases digitally in US March 17; plot follows haunted detective investigating suspicious death; revives early 2000s videogame horror subgenre.

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TMNT co-creator on the R-rated Last Ronin movie: “I think it will happen”

Paramount’s R-rated The Last Ronin TMNT adaptation delayed due to new regime's reluctance for adult content; co-creator Kevin Eastman optimistic about future; Judith Hoag in talks to reprise April O’Neil; project status uncertain but not cancelled.

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GOOD BOY Fetched A Very Good Box Office Debut

Indie horror film Good Boy achieves strong box office debut appealing to genre fans over weekend.

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2 Months Later, Sydney Sweeney's Edge-of-Your-Seat Thriller Drives a Stake Through 'Sinners' at the Box Office

Sydney Sweeney stars in a sleeper thriller that surpassed ‘Sinners’ at global box office two months post-release; no production or distribution details disclosed.

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Review: Our Secret - Berlinale 2026 – Perspectives

Grace Passô’s first feature about a grieving black Brazilian family premieres in Berlinale Perspectives; poetic visuals contrast with abstruse screenplay and unclear narrative.

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Save the World in Lovecraftian Underwater Roguelite ‘Dive or Die: Children of Rain’ [Trailer]

Lovecraftian underwater roguelite game Dive or Die: Children of Rain launching Q2 2026 on Steam; demo available now; collaboration between Dear Villagers and Drop Rate Studio.

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Scream Factory’s 4K And Blu-Ray Releases Have A New Home

Scream Factory’s physical media releases now distributed by GRUV, expanding collector access to 4K and Blu-Ray horror titles.

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This Live-Action One Piece Star Appeared In Three DC Projects And Two Marvel Movies

Mikaela Hoover, cast in Netflix's live-action 'One Piece,' has appeared in three DC projects including 'Superman' (2025) and 'Lucifer,' plus two Marvel films ('Guardians of the Galaxy' series); maintains ongoing collaboration with James Gunn.

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The Enduring Legacy of Nightbreed: Clive Barker’s Forgotten Masterpiece

Retrospective on Clive Barker’s Nightbreed highlighting multiple cuts and director’s editions; Barker’s struggles with studio interference on Nightbreed and Lord of Illusions; film’s legacy as a cult horror classic 35 years post-release.

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Interview: Pepa Lubojacki • Director of If Pigeons Turned to Gold - “I still don’t know if this film is the best or the worst idea of my life” - Berlinale 2026 – Forum

Pepa Lubojacki’s Berlinale Forum documentary If Pigeons Turned to Gold examines family addiction cycle with personal involvement and AI-enhanced archival footage; Prague-based production.

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36 Things We Learned from the ‘Black Phone 2’ Commentary with Scott Derrickson

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‘Alien: Earth’ Antagonist Babou Ceesay Talks Finding the Humanity in a Morally ‘Horrendous’ Character

Actor Babou Ceesay discusses his morally complex role in Alien: Earth ahead of Independent Spirit Awards.

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How ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ VFX Team Created Water Simulations

Avatar: Fire and Ash VFX team led by Weta FX’s Eric Saindon used live-action plates, practical effects, and in-house compositing tools for over 3,000 VFX shots; complex water simulations and CG compositing integrated with live-action performances filmed in New Zealand.

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Olympic Fever Hits as Winter Games Top Audience Attention | Chart

ScreenShare data shows 2026 Winter Olympics leading entertainment mentions at 5.44% during Feb 7-13; Netflix’s Stranger Things and HBO Max’s The Pitt also in top 10; films Wicked: For Good, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Scream 7 gaining momentum ahead of releases.

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UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2026

Screen Daily lists UK-Ireland 2026 cinema release dates including horror Scream 7 (Paramount) on Feb 27 and other genre titles; calendar open for distributor updates.

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FilmB.C. thriller A Safe Distance to world premiere at SXSW — PlaybackMarket & Trends · just now Read

B.C.-produced thriller A Safe Distance to world premiere at SXSW; genre film; production completed; seeking wider distribution.

FilmGlobal Constellation boards Jérémy Comte’s Eleo & Nova — PlaybackFestivals & LabsMarket & TrendsNorthgrave Intel · just now Read

Global Constellation boarded Jérémy Comte’s short film Eleo & Nova for international sales; Canadian co-production with festival potential.

Film‘Nirvanna the Band’ opens with estimated US$1.4M domestically — PlaybackMarket & TrendsNorthgrave Intel · just now Read

Nirvanna the Band opened with estimated US$1.4M domestic box office; Canadian indie comedy with genre crossover appeal; theatrical release.

FilmMina Shum’s latest feature rolling in B.C., Hong Kong — PlaybackMarket & Trends · just now Read

Mina Shum directing new feature shooting in British Columbia and Hong Kong; production stage active.

IndustryCineplex’s Ellis Jacob set for CinemaCon Legend award — Screen DailyPeople & MovesMarket & Trends · just now Read

Ellis Jacob, Cineplex president and CEO retiring in 2024, to receive CinemaCon Legend of Cinema Award for career in exhibition; Cineplex is North America's fourth largest circuit.

FilmMayumi Yoshida’s Akashi acquired for Canada, Japan — PlaybackMarket & Trends · just now Read

Mayumi Yoshida’s film Akashi acquired for Canadian and Japanese markets; international co-distribution deal in place.

FilmFilmoption to distribute dark comedy Dying to Retire — PlaybackMarket & Trends · just now Read

Filmoption secured Canadian distribution rights for dark comedy Dying to Retire; film completed and seeking distribution.

TVHot Sheet: Netflix’s Bridgerton tops Canadian demand — PlaybackMarket & Trends · just now Read

Netflix’s Bridgerton season 4 leads Canadian demand charts; Crave’s Heated Rivalry holds digital originals top 5; data from Parrot Analytics.

Film10th Ave Productions leans on regional support for animated features — PlaybackMarket & Trends · just now Read

IndustrySphere Abacus hires Zone3’s Mélanie Ratté for sales head role — PlaybackPeople & MovesMarket & Trends · just now Read

Mélanie Ratté hired as head of sales at Sphere Abacus from Zone3; no deal terms disclosed.

IndustryDeals: Criterion Channel, Blue Fox Entertainment, Conic, NFB — PlaybackMarket & Trends · just now Read

IndustryCineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to receive Legend of Cinema Award — PlaybackPeople & MovesMarket & Trends · just now Read

IndustryHalle Berry’s HalleHolly Inks First-Look Unscripted Deal With Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media — THRMarket & Trends · 3h ago Read

Halle Berry and Holly Jeter’s HalleHolly signed first-look unscripted deal with Stephen Curry and Erick Peyton’s Unanimous Media; Sharla Sumpter-Bridgett to collaborate closely; marks HalleHolly’s expansion into unscripted from scripted film/TV; Unanimous Media expanding beyond Curry-centric content into diverse storytelling.

IndustryNeon, ‘Anora’ & ‘Parasite’ Distributor, In Talks To Sell Significant Stake To Department M — DeadlineMarket & TrendsNorthgrave Intel · 1h ago Read

Department M negotiating significant stake acquisition in Neon, distributor of Anora and Parasite; deal discussed at European Film Market Berlin; Qatar investors involved; potential leadership and ownership changes at Neon and 30West.

IndustryJake Weiner Exiting Good Fear to Launch Production, Management Firm Harvest Hill Entertainment (Exclusive) — Google News (Chris Bender)Market & Trends · 1d ago Read

Jake Weiner departs Good Fear Content to launch Harvest Hill Entertainment, a new production and management company focused on talent representation and content creation.

IndustryNetflix opens new Mexico headquarters for 400-strong workforce — Screen DailyMarket & Trends · just now Read

Netflix opens 8,500 sqm Mexico City HQ with 278 sqm post-production space; local workforce nearly 400, expected +15% growth in 2024; $1bn investment over 4 years in Mexican productions including Mexico 86 (Diego Luna), Santita, La captura.

IndustryThree-quarters of UK workers considering leaving the film and TV industry — Screen DailyMarket & TrendsNorthgrave Intel · just now Read

Film and TV Charity UK reports 74% of UK film/TV workers considered leaving industry in past year due to financial stress; freelancers disproportionately affected; calls for coordinated policy and pension solutions.

IndustryNetflix moves seven productions from UK to New Jersey — Screen DailyMarket & TrendsNorthgrave Intel · just now Read

Netflix relocating seven productions from UK to New Jersey to expand US operations; investing $1bn in Fort Monmouth production facility; leveraging New Jersey tax incentives offering 35-40% credits; co-CEO Ted Sarandos highlighted US content spend dominance amid regulatory scrutiny.

Industry2026 EFM reports 5% rise in participants — Screen DailyMarket & Trends · just now Read

EFM Berlin reports 5% participant increase to 12,500+; 606 films screened; new events include Animation Days and Games IP Pitching; strong interest in VR and AI panels.

IndustryErika Jakab examines Creative Europe’s impact and future priorities at the Berlinale - Berlinale 2026 – EFM — CineuropaMarket & Trends · 12h ago Read

Erika Jakab of European Commission reviews Creative Europe MEDIA programme’s decade-long impact at Berlinale EFM; highlights gains in circulation and co-productions, calls for youth engagement and simplification.

IndustryWild Bunch France’s new CEO talks strategy shift as company heads into receivership — Screen DailyMarket & Trends · just now Read

Wild Bunch France entered six-month receivership after defaulting on payments; new CEO David Desplas aims to revamp strategy with co-productions, co-distribution, and private financing; company active to avoid liquidation despite recent box office underperformance.

IndustryBelgium’s oldest distributor Belga Films goes bankrupt — Screen DailyMarket & Trends · just now Read

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Industry-wide TV budget cuts in 2026 due to Peak TV bubble burst, pandemic cost spikes, 2023 strikes, and tariffs; showrunners report slashed budgets despite platform value; focus shifting to cost efficiency for renewals; interviews with Fox TV president and Universal book guru on IP wars and market dynamics.

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John Zaozirny: I think I zeroed in on it. AI will just be the new home movies. Knock yourself out. The products will have zero market s...

John Zaozirny comments on AI's limited market impact in entertainment products, suggesting AI-generated content will be niche and personal.

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