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A True‑Crime Series Sheds Light on a Tragic Home Death

June 16, 2026

The story of Kristil Krug, a 44‑year‑old chemical engineer from Broomfield, Colorado, is set to be told in a new docuseries by Sony Pictures Television’s Maxine Productions. Krug was found dead in her garage in December 2023 after a welfare check was called by her husband, Daniel. Investigatio

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Fox bets on messy reality for fresh laughs

June 16, 2026

Fox is rolling the dice on something totally new for primetime. Instead of the usual polished sitcoms with rehearsed jokes, the network is trying out JB Smoove’s company to turn everyday chaos into comedy. No script. No safety net. Just real people behaving badly in front of cameras. The risk? What

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AI’s Role in Hollywood: Tools, Tensions, and the Future of Film

June 13, 2026

The debate over AI in Hollywood isn’t just about technology—it’s about power, jobs, and who gets to decide what stories get told. At a recent tech conference near Los Angeles, two keynote speakers laid out opposing visions for AI’s role in filmmaking. One argued for human-led creativity, while the o

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Nicholas Weinstock Joins Forces with Prologue for New TV Projects

June 12, 2026

A seasoned producer known for Emmy‑winning shows and box‑office hits has secured a first‑look agreement with Prologue Entertainment, a studio that specializes in dramas grounded in real events. The partnership will see Weinstock and his company, Sweetheart Entertainment, work on series that draw fro

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Paris’ Third-Largest Cinema Gets a Major Upgrade With Public Investment

June 11, 2026

For the first time in its five-decade run, a well-known Paris-based cinema chain is letting regular people invest in its future. MK2, famous for its artsy movie theaters and five Cannes competitors this year, is raising up to €5 million from the public to modernize its biggest site. The goal? Turn t

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Small‑Budget Film Sparks Big Pay Debate

June 10, 2026

The low‑cost drama “Obsession” has ignited a heated discussion about fair wages in the film world. A behind‑the‑scenes worker, who served as the art director, publicly disclosed her earnings: just $6, 761 after taxes for a project that is now projected to bring in over $250 million. She calculated h

politics

Kentucky Lets Film Companies Keep Unused Tax Credits

June 9, 2026

The state has passed a new rule that helps film and entertainment companies save money on future projects. Starting in 2026, any part of the $75 million tax credit that a company does not use in one year can be kept for later years. This means producers who keep working on movies, video games or com

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A24 brings Death Stranding to the big screen with new twists

June 8, 2026

A24 is teaming up with Kojima Productions to turn the hit video game Death Stranding into a movie, but fans shouldn’t expect a direct copy of the original story. Director Michael Sarnoski has been working hand-in-hand with Hideo Kojima, the game’s creator, to shape a fresh script that blends new cha

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Friendship and Fight: Two Men Take on the Legacy of Michael Jackson

June 7, 2026

Wade Robson and James Safechuck, both former critics of Michael Jackson, have taken a new step as they prepare for a courtroom showdown this fall. The two men recently shared a friendly selfie, showing that their bond has not faded even after years of legal and emotional battles. Wade described Jame

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NYC Becomes Filmmakers’ New Playground

June 5, 2026

The city’s media office has launched a new public‑service spot featuring big names from New York film and TV. In the clip, actors and directors like Spike Lee, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski, Natasha Lyonne, Darren Aronofsky and Celine Song explain why shooting in the city is now easier than ever.