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TIFF Discovery Opens Stuffed

Jodie Comer and Harry Melling star in Stuffed, Theo Rhys's body-horror musical that opens TIFF's Discovery program, expanding from Rhys's 2021 short. The 2026 Discovery lineup also includes Ancestors, Drifter, Head to Head and other world premieres, as TIFF runs September 10–20, 2026, highlighting the festival's role in launching emerging filmmakers.

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Movies

Chris Rock Returns to Directing Misty Green Trailer

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Bollywood

Dhurandhar Actress Ayesha Khan Detained by Mumbai Police

Bollywood actress Ayesha Khan was detained by Mumbai Police while reportedly standing near a student protest linked to the NEET paper leak and broader calls for education reforms, with videos showing her being escorted by female officers and later at Worli station; she says she was not part of any protest, and the incident has highlighted celebrity involvement in the wider Chalo Sansad movement. The episode, captured on social media, has sparked discussion about how protests are policed and the accountability of authorities amid ongoing student-led demonstrations nationwide.

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Movies

Rohit Chandel Arrest Prompts Sairaab Cast Change

Star Plus show Sairaab has replaced Rohit Chandel with Aashay Mishra as the new male lead after Chandel’s POCSO arrest, with Mishra already shooting as the production house moves the storyline forward after bail decisions. Mishra’s prior work with the same production banner on Durga and Bindii, along with existing familiarity with the team, supported the casting choice.

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Bollywood

Amaal Mallik alleges paid PR against Awarapan 2

Amaal Mallik accused rival elements in the film industry of running a paid PR campaign to undermine Yeh Awarapan and Awarapan 2, while thanking fans for their support and urging audiences to focus on the music’s emotional impact. He also clarified that the original Awarapan soundtrack consisted of licensed indie tracks reimagined by Pritam, not an entirely original score, and urged viewers to judge the music by emotion rather than online narratives.

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Business Leaders

Elon Musk plans AI Odyssey film by 2026

Elon Musk says Grok Imagine will produce a full-length Odyssey by the end of 2026, promising historical accuracy and fidelity to Homer using AI-generated visuals and dialogue. The plan follows Musk’s critiques of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation and has drawn enthusiastic support from Greeks and philhellenes, while other pitches (including Mel Gibson’s) have also sparked attention.

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Bollywood

Aamir Khan exits Ashneer Grover biopic

{"summary": "Aamir Khan has exited the Ashneer Grover biopic due to creative differences with director Rahul Mody, prompting a fresh casting search for a younger lead while Shraddha Kapoor remains attached to the project. Producers are seeking a new lead as the film, originally aiming to start in 2027, reconfigures the cast and direction.", "title": "Summary"}

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Movies

Langrisser Sea of Sword unveils dual-general combat system

Langrisser: Sea of Sword modernizes the tactical-RPG formula with dual generals and dual troops, allowing mid-battle swaps and unique hero pairings that unlock special skills, plus a destructible, explorative battlefield with varied environments and siege mechanics. The game shifts from linear progression to an open, explorable world with a nameless protagonist and a rising emphasis on strategic freedom, coming soon across multiple platforms with an encouraging first gameplay trailer.

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Universal Plans Snoop Dogg Biopic 2027

Universal Pictures has scheduled the Snoop Dogg biopic Snoop for August 6, 2027, to be directed by Craig Brewer and starring Outer Banks actor Jonathan Daviss, with an R rating and uncertainty over whether it will focus on a specific era or span his entire career. Produced under Death Row Pictures with Imagine Entertainment and Snoop Dogg, the project continues Universal's track record of high-profile rap biopics.

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Texas Chain Saw Massacre Rotoscoped for 2027 Release

Dark Sky Films and Exurbia Films are producing a hand-drawn, rotoscoped version of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre slated for a 2027 release, with no artificial intelligence used and first footage to be shown during Texas Chain Saw Day on August 18. Animation Director and Art Director Paul Beck, known for work with Richard Linklater on rotoscoped films, leads the project to honor the original while presenting a new visual experience.

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Camp Rock 3 trailer debuts, reunites Jonas brothers

Disney released the Camp Rock 3 trailer showcasing a mix of new cast members and returning Jonas Brothers, ahead of the Aug. 13 Disney Channel premiere and the following-day Disney+ streaming. The film also marks the rollout of the first single, the soundtrack release on Aug. 14, and a vinyl release later in September, with the project directed by Veronica Rodriguez and produced by Tim Federle among others.

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TV

Nirvanna the Band the Show Heads to Hulu

Neon is bringing Nirvanna the Band the Show, including its two-season TV series and the feature film Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, to Hulu in the United States on July 24, with Disney+ in Canada following August 7, marking the series’ US streaming debut alongside the movie’s release after its SXSW 2025 premiere and Toronto festival run.

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Documentaries

DuVernay's 14th World Premieres as NYFF Closing Night

Ava DuVernay’s documentary 14th will world premiere as the Closing Night selection of the 64th New York Film Festival, screening October 9 at Alice Tully Hall and arriving on Netflix later this year; the film serves as a ten-year follow-up to 13th and examines how the 14th Amendment’s protections—birthright citizenship, due process, and equal protection—are being challenged in recent years. The project features a broad slate of voices, including Democrats and Republicans, legal scholars, and commentators, continuing a conversation about who is counted in America and how democratic norms have evolved since 13th opened NYFF in 2016.

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Movies

Disney plans hundreds of job cuts across divisions

The Walt Disney Co. is cutting hundreds of jobs across corporate functions, ESPN, Disney Entertainment Television, and film studios as part of its One Disney restructuring led by Josh D’Amaro, with Pixar set to bear the largest number of cuts and National Geographic the hardest-hit unit within DET, including some on-air ESPN talent such as Karl Ravech and Ryan Clark among those affected. The layoffs are happening in multiple rounds tied to recent corporate streamlining and asset integrations, as Disney seeks a more agile, technologically enabled workforce.

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Movies

Other Mommy trailer debuts; Universal sets October release

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster unveiled the first trailer for Other Mommy, a Rob Savage-directed horror in which Jessica Chastain plays Bela's mother and the malevolent 'Other Mommy.' The film, based on Josh Malerman's Incidents Around the House, features a cast including Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark, Dichen Lachman, Arian Moayed and Karen Allen, with release set for October 9, 2026.

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Bollywood

Amitabh Bachchan Reports ICU Stay, Surgery, On Road to Recovery

Amitabh Bachchan disclosed that he was hospitalized for surgery and spent time in the ICU, and has since returned home, describing the post-discharge recovery as the most difficult phase of life—physically, psychologically, and practically. He did not reveal details of the surgery, and fans have shown concern and swept in with well-wishes as his team keeps updates private.

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Bollywood

Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Back Youth NEET Protests

Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh publicly backed the Cockroach Janta Party's Sansad Chalo NEET protests, urging authorities to listen to the youth and framing them as the democracy's future. The demonstrations during Parliament's Monsoon Session called for education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, amid clashes and police action that drew widespread celebrity support.

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Diljit Dosanjh backs CJP protest

Bollywood singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh publicly backed students protesting under the CJP movement, urging authorities to listen to their demands. He acknowledged he expects to be labeled anti-national again, recalling the backlash and legal problems he faced after supporting the farmers' protest.

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Movies

Brie Larson-led Skeletons release date set for June 2027

Brie Larson headlines the horror Skeletons, directed by J.T. Mollner and produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, with a June 4, 2027 release date and adaptation of Philipp Fracassi’s Fail-Safe about a boy uncovering his mother’s disturbing secret.

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Movies

Schweighöfer reported to join The Conjuring: First Communion

Matthias Schweighöfer has joined New Line’s Conjuring prequel The Conjuring: First Communion, with Garrett Wareing and Amanda Fix cast as the young Ed and Lorraine Warren. The film, directed by Rodrigue Huart from a script by Richard Naing & Ian Goldberg, is slated for September 10, 2027, with filming underway and plot details under wraps, while it remains unclear if Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will appear.

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Movies

Megan Fox to Return for Jennifer's Body Sequel

A Jennifer’s Body sequel is moving forward with Megan Fox returning to star alongside Karyn Kusama directing and Diablo Cody back to write, while details about Amanda Seyfried’s involvement remain unclear. Production is slated to begin in Vancouver this October, reviving the cult horror hit that has gained appreciation since its 2009 release.

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Movies

Superman Leads Critics Choice Super Awards nominations

The Critics Choice Association unveiled the 6th Critics Choice Super Awards nominations, led by Superman with six film nods and The Boys’ final season with five TV nominations, while titles like Obsession, Weapons, Project Hail Mary, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Masters of the Universe trail closely behind; the awards cover superhero, sci-fi/fantasy, horror, and action, with winners announced on August 6, 2026.

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