WebWire | News by Industry : Film and Motion Picture https://www.webwire.com/ Film and Motion Picture News by WebWire en-US Copyright © 2026 WebWire. All Rights Reserved. 15 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:23:10 EDT WebWire | News by Industry : Film and Motion Picture 140 32 https://www.webwire.com/ https://www.webwire.com/imgs/webwire_logo_140x32.gif Netflix and Stella Artois Bring the Perfect Serve to The Gentlemen Season 2 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359720 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:45:51 EDT Stella Artois and Netflix announce “The Gentlemen's Serve,” an integrated global partnership built around the highly anticipated second season of The Gentlemen. This marks the first brand partner for the series, and the first true multi-market brand collaboration between Netflix and AB InBev, bringing one of the world's leading premium beer brands into Guy Ritchie's stylish yet gritty universe. The partnership is anchored by The Gentlemen 's leading man Theo James, and Stella Artois am...

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]]> WebWireID359720 Article Four National Film Board of Canada animated shorts showcased at the 2026 Edmonton International Film Festival https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359716 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:26:24 EDT From intimate personal stories to powerful artistic collaborations, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will have four animated short films featured at the 2026 Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF), running September 24 to October 3. - - The festival's selection includes Bahij Jaroudi 's Bisou sauvage, Dylan Glynn 's Knowing Gaze , Elisapie Isaac and Marc S�guin 's Piluk and Catherine Lepage 's award-winning Ultra Strong , recipient of the People...

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]]> WebWireID359716 Article Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor's NAZA Added to 64th New York Film Festival Main Slate https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359714 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:21:37 EDT Film at Lincoln Center has added the North American premiere of NAZA, a new documentary film directed by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor and produced by the Guardian, to the Main Slate of the 64th New York Film Festival. Presented by Film at Lincoln Center, the 64th New York Film Festival will take place from September 25 through October 12. - - Shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, NAZA reveals the systems behind Israel's bombing of Gaza and its mass killing of Pal...

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]]> WebWireID359714 Article Home Is Where the Heart Is: Inside Netflix's Wave of Comfort Storytelling https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359712 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:17:03 EDT Sometimes the best kind of TV is the kind that feels like a hug. Lately, a lot of our members seem to agree and they're finding that comfort in the US heartland: a Texas Hill Country ranch, a Carolina lowcountry porch, a Minnesota prairie town, a Colorado rodeo circuit and more. Recently, My Life With the Walter Boys Season 3 rode straight to #1 on the Netflix Global Top 10, joining Ransom Canyon Season 2 and Little House on the Prairie, which topped the list not long ago and landed a...

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]]> WebWireID359712 Article Critically Acclaimed Thriller “Furious” Renewed for a Second Season https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359711 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:12:54 EDT Today, Disney+ announced that the Hulu Original drama series “Furious” has been renewed for a second season. The first season of the critically acclaimed thriller from creator and executive producer Elizabeth Meriwether, and star and executive producer Emmy Rossum, is streaming now on Disney+ internationally and Hulu in the U.S., with the season finale on Monday, August 31. - - The series has been gaining momentum with viewership growing week over week. Views for episode 7 were up 40% from...

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]]> WebWireID359711 Article HBO Max Unveils The Official Trailer And Key Art For HBO Original Series PAOLO, Streaming September 25 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359679 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:59:18 EDT Synopsis: Paolo lives a simple yet fulfilling life in a small provincial town, moving pianos by day and planning a wedding with his fianc�e Winnie in his spare time. After a chance encounter, Paolo finds himself attending a campaign event for his former classmate T�ophane Tolbiac, an ambitious and magnetic local politician on the rise. But what begins as a commitment to T�ophane's campaign soon spirals as Paolo's world is upended by his all-consuming desire to be part of the hopeful mayo...

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]]> WebWireID359679 Article HBO Original Comedy Series YOUTH, From Sharon Horgan, Debuts September 20 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359642 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:46:40 EDT - - • The HBO Original comedy series YOUTH, created by and starring Sharon Horgan, will premiere with the first two episodes SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes of the 8-episode season will debut weekly on Sundays at the same time, concluding with the season finale on Sunday, November 1. - - • Logline: YOUTH follows a 50-year-old divorcee's search for sex and love whilst juggling caring for her ailing parents and par...

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]]> WebWireID359642 Article Disney and Pixar's Smash Hit “Toy Story 5” to Stream Exclusively on Disney+ September 23 New Music Video for Piano Version of Taylor Swift's #1 Original Song “I Knew It, I Knew You” Now Available https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359640 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:27:46 EDT Link to Assets HERE - - Link to New Trailer HERE - - Link to Music Video - Piano Version of Taylor Swift's Original Song “I Knew It, I Knew You” HERE - - Families can celebrate the funny and heartwarming return of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the gang at home when Disney and Pixar's global blockbuster “Toy Story 5” streams exclusively on Disney+ September 23, 2026. - - Additionally, an all-new music video for the Piano Version of 14-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Ta...

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]]> WebWireID359640 Article Remembering Peter Cullen https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359639 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:11:08 EDT Peter's award-winning career spanned six decades of work in animation, film and broadcast. He gave Optimus Prime his voice and he shaped how millions of people first came to understand courage, sacrifice, and leadership. - - The origin story of Optimus Prime is well known among fans: Peter auditioned for the role in 1984 with his big brother, Larry Cullen, in mind. A Marine veteran who served in Vietnam, Larry told him, “If you're going to be a hero, be a real hero. Be strong enough to be...

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]]> WebWireID359639 Article New Brie Larson film wraps in Victoria https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359624 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:54:46 EDT Skeletons, a new feature film starring starring Academy Award® winner Brie Larson, has wrapped filming across Victoria, including at the former home of Neighbours. - - From producer J.J. Abrams and director JT Mollner, the production created an estimated 635 jobs for local cast and crew including 14 Heads of Department, and 50 post-production and visual effects roles, providing valuable employment and development opportunities for Victorians. - - Injecting more than $21.5 million int...

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]]> WebWireID359624 Article Deadly Sweet (Col cuore in gola, 1967) by Tinto Brass is the pre-opening film of the 83rd Venice Film Festival https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359622 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:49:37 EDT World premiere of the restored digital 4k version carried out by the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome with the support of Netflix. Deadly Sweet In a tribute to the Venetian filmmaker Tinto Brass, the non-conformist genius of Italian cinema, Deadly Sweet ( Col cuore in gola, 1967 ) – the pop thriller he directed and edited, shot in London and starring Jean-Louis Trintignant and Ewa Aulin, with Guido Crepax as graphic consultant – will be the featured film on...

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]]> WebWireID359622 Article Meeting Fans Where They Are: Disney's Expanding Approach to Movie Marketing https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359608 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:39:21 EDT From introducing new characters in unexpected spaces to bringing fan favorites to iconic locations, The Walt Disney Company is bringing the magic of the movies to life across the globe. - - Meeting fans where they are isn't new for Disney; the company has a history of translating its iconic brands and franchises into new mediums and taking stories from the screen to the streets with real-life experiences. From early efforts like the creation of Disneyland to activations in DJ booths, spor...

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]]> WebWireID359608 Article RBC returns to the Toronto International Film Festival to celebrate the ideas that shape culture and connect communities https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359600 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:35:14 EDT Festival staples RBC Red Carpet Gallery and RBC House are back in the spotlight Key takeaways: - - - • RBC marks its 19th year as a major partner of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) - • RBC House is back as the premier destination for festival events, hosting the Los Angeles Times Studio presented by RBC for its fifth year - • The RBC Red Carpet Gallery offers Avion Rewards members prime celebrity-spotting access, plus a chance to win 25,000 Avion Rewards points...

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]]> WebWireID359600 Article First Look At “The Real Rooneys” As Brand New Teaser Trailer And Key Art Revealed For The Highly Anticipated Disney+ Documentary Series https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359571 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:34:48 EDT Disney+ has today confirmed that its latest Hulu Original series from the UK, “The Real Rooneys,” will premiere on 24th September and has revealed a taste of what's to come in an official teaser trailer. - - In the 10-episode series, Coleen and Wayne Rooney have invited cameras into their home for a pivotal year in their lives. It's all change as Wayne steps away from football management, swapping the touchline for school runs, while Coleen embraces the biggest opportunities of her career,...

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]]> WebWireID359571 Article Red Bulls to Host Anime Night at Sports Illustrated Stadium, presented by New Jersey Lottery, Featuring Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Giveaways https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359570 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:28:23 EDT Red Bull New York will host Anime Night, presented by the New Jersey Lottery, on Saturday, August 29, when New York faces Philadelphia Union at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. - - The matchday will center on Yu-Gi-Oh!, with themed giveaways, hands-on gameplay and prizing throughout Sports Illustrated Stadium. Fan favorite Darren Dunstan, the English voice actor of Maximillion Pegasus, will be in attendance. - - On the BULLevard, fans can learn the game throug...

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]]> WebWireID359570 Article Apple TV unveils first look at “12 12 12,” new heist drama starring and executive produced by Emmy Award nominee Anthony Mackie and Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards nominee Jamie Dornan https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359568 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:08:02 EDT Today, Apple TV revealed a first look at its upcoming heist drama “12 12 12,” starring and executive produced by Emmy Award nominee Anthony Mackie and Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards nominee Jamie Dornan. The thrilling eight-episode original series will premiere globally on Friday, November 13, 2026, with the first two episodes, followed by one episode every Friday through December 25, 2026. - - Each episode of “12 12 12” unfolds across three timelines of a heist: the 12 months of pl...

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]]> WebWireID359568 Article Streaming smash hit, Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing, confirmed for a second series with Jonathan Ross returning to the helm https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359562 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:20:26 EDT The outrageous social experiment, declared the “best thing since Pot Noodles” by singer Liam Gallagher, sees pairs of strangers with completely opposed opinions, beliefs, lifestyles, and bad habits, handcuffed together 24/7 in the ultimate test of survival. - - Series one saw Rob, an adult content creator, and Charlie, a practical homemaker, win the experiment and take home a collective £100,000. - - The first series was a huge streaming success, with over 2 million views of episode one alo...

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]]> WebWireID359562 Article Jack Hawn's “Blind Journey: A Journalist's Memoirs” To Be Displayed at a Book Festival at Printers Row, Chicago https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359539 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:36:00 EDT The publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will showcase “Blind Journey: A Journalist's Memoirs” by Jack Hawn at a renowned book festival at Printers Row in Chicago. The free, outdoor book event will take place along South Dearborn Street, stretching from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street, on September 12-13, 2026. - - “Blind Journey” chronicles the unlikely origins of Hawn's writing career, a journey that began during his service in the U.S. Army. Following an impulsive...

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]]> WebWireID359539 Article Episode twelve of the Podcast La Biennale on Air https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359536 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:52:57 EDT La Biennale On Air A focus on the 83rd Venice International Film Festival (2 – 12 September), with an introduction by the Artistic Director Alberto Barbera, an exclusive feature with the Oscar-winning composer ( The Brutalist ) Daniel Blumberg, a jury member for the Venezia 83 competition, and a tribute from the Archive to the two Golden Lions for Lifetime Achievement George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn, in Episode twelve of the Podcast La Biennale on Air. The new episode a...

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]]> WebWireID359536 Article San Sebastian Festival dedicates its 'Focus on' to Turkey https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359515 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:48:23 EDT Since 2014, the Industry Department of the San Sebastian Festival has been organizing Focus on, the initiative under which a group of professionals comes to the Festival from a region or territory to know it first-hand, expand their contact network and participate in the industry activities. - - In 2026, thanks to the collaboration with SEYAP (Film Producers' Association of Turkey), ten Turkish audiovisual professionals will have the possibility to expand their contact network and to incre...

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]]> WebWireID359515 Article M. L. Clayton's Mystery Thriller “The Complex” to be Displayed at a Two-Day Book Festival at Printers Row, Chicago https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359402 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:49:48 EDT The self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will showcase “The Complex,” a mystery thriller by M. L. Clayton, at a renowned book festival at Printers Row in Chicago. The popular outdoor literary gathering takes place along South Dearborn Street, stretching from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street, on September 12-13, 2026. - - “The Complex” revolves around a secret world hidden beneath Washington, D.C.—an immense underground city, built in silence over sixty years, th...

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]]> WebWireID359402 Article Mary L. Shofkom's “Legends of the Spook Hollow” to be Featured at Book Festival at Printers Row in Chicago https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359401 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:47:03 EDT ReadersMagnet, a self-publishing and book marketing company, is proud to showcase “Legends of the Spook Hollow” by Mary L. Shofkom at a renowned book festival at Printers Row on September 12-13, 2026. Readers who enjoy mystery, suspense, and supernatural fiction can look forward to discovering this chilling tale. - - The festival will take place along South Dearborn Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street in Chicago. As the oldest and largest literary festival in the Midwest, the...

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]]> WebWireID359401 Article TRAILER AND POSTER FOR MARVEL STUDIOS' “AVENGERS ENDGAME: ENCORE” NOW AVAILABLE, TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR IMAX® AND INFINITY VISION-CERTIFIED SCREENS https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359494 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:40:16 EDT Link to tickets: [url]https://www.avengersmovie.co.uk/[/url] - - Link to Trailer: [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0oM3BZ7kyg[/url] - - Tickets for Marvel Studios' “Avengers Endgame: Encore” go on sale today as the epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga returns to cinemas beginning 25th September in IMAX® and INFINITY VISION – a new certification for Premium Large Format (PLF) cinemas that guarantees moviegoers an exceptional film presentation with big screens, bright images and outstan...

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]]> WebWireID359494 Article Apple TV debuts trailer for new Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson-led comedy series “Brothers,” premiering globally September 23 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359492 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:22:30 EDT Today, Apple TV unveiled the trailer for “Brothers,” the new comedy series starring and executive produced by Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey and Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson, and showrun and executive produced by multi-Emmy Award nominee and Peabody Award winner Lee Eisenberg. The eight-episode comedy will premiere on Apple TV with the first two episodes on Wednesday, September 23, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through November 4, 2026. - - “Brothers” foll...

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]]> WebWireID359492 Article Season Four Of The Emmy Nominated HBO Original Drama Series THE GILDED AGE Debuts November 1 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359490 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:11:29 EDT - - • The Emmy® nominated HBO Original drama series, from creator Julian Fellowes ( Downton Abbey ), THE GILDED AGE debuts its eight-episode fourth season SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. - - • Season 4 logline: Bertha Russell changed Society at a cost. Now, her family must reckon with the consequences as Agnes van Rhijn seizes an opportunity to regain her position. Meanwhile, Marian forges a new path for herself, and Peggy works...

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]]> WebWireID359490 Article Gaztelagun brings the discussion on housing and the independence of young people to the San Sebasti�n Festival https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359455 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:23:47 EDT The Department of Housing and Urban Agenda joins the Festival to promote 'Cinema and Housing', a 4-film season on housing, inequality and life projects - - The Gaztelagun desk in the Plaza Okendo will enable people aged 18 to 35 to obtain information, solve their doubts and directly apply for a housing grant - - Denis Itxaso: "We want to bring Gaztelagun to the spaces where young people are to be found, and to those inviting conversation, culture, discussion and critical thought " - - The B...

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]]> WebWireID359455 Article Masterclasses of the 2026 Venice Film Festival at the Match Point Arena https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359454 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:20:21 EDT Masterclasses The Masterclasses with cinema personalities are back at the 83 rd Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia, for the third time at the Match Point Arena (250 seats), set up at the Tennis Club Venezia on the Lido, in front of the Hotel Excelsior. Free entry for accredited people only, without reservation. - - Three Masterclasses will be held by directors and performers, including the American actor and director George Clooney (2026 Golden Lion f...

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]]> WebWireID359454 Article Netflix Confirms Renewals for UK Fan Favourites and Debuts Trailer for 'The Gentlemen' Season 2 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359407 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:43:54 EDT To coincide with the news that The Gentlemen will be returning for a third season, Netflix has also released the full-length trailer for Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen: Season 2, launching 3 September 2026 on Netflix. LIST OF CONFIRMED RENEWALS INCLUDE: The Gentlemen - Season 3 : Netflix can officially confirm the hit series of The Gentlemen will be back for a third season, with Guy Ritchie once again directing. - - Creator, writer, director and executive producer Guy Ritchie said: “The ambi...

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]]> WebWireID359407 Article A new film has been added to the program for the 83rd Venice Film Festival https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359371 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:11:51 EDT Naza by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor A new title has been added to complete the Competition section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia (2–12 September 2026). - - The film is NAZA, a new work by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, two of the four co-directors of the 2025 Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land. It has been produced by The Guardian, and James Wilson (JW Films) and executive produced by Jonathan Glazer. Wilson and Glazer ar...

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]]> WebWireID359371 Article David Ayer's film 'Heart of the Beast' to show out of competition in the Official Selection at a screening attended by Brad Pitt and David Ayer https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359369 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:27 EDT David Ayer's film, Heart of the Beast, from Paramount Pictures, will be screened out of competition at the San Sebasti�n Film Festival's Official Selection, with Brad Pitt and David Ayer in attendance. In this adventure thriller, the American actor plays a former Special Forces officer who, accompanied by his retired combat dog, must survive in the Alaskan wilderness following a harrowing plane crash. - - With the addition of this film to the programme, the list of titles in the Official S...

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]]> WebWireID359369 Article The 50th Anniversary of Spain in Freedom endeavour organises the special programme 'Youth, cinema, memory and democracy' at the San Sebasti�n Festival https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359301 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:19:12 EDT The Festival will host the premiere of the RTVE documentary 'Cuelgamuros, entre lo dificil y lo imposible' and will strengthen its commitment to culture as a fundamental element for developing memory among the young audience - - This year the Anniversary will screen 'Roc�o' (1980), the documentary by Fernando Ruiz Vergara censored during the Transition - - Some fifteen titles on the Festival programme, including 'La bola negra / The Black Ball', 'Fatherland' and 'Ruega por nosotras / Pray f...

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]]> WebWireID359301 Article Prime Video to Exclusively Stream Live-Action Drama Adaptation of Please Save My Earth in Autumn 2027 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359281 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:41:35 EDT Download Headshots: HERE - - Prime Video today announced that the Prime Original scripted series Please Save My Earth will premiere exclusively in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide in autumn 2027. The series is a live-action adaptation of Saki Hiwatari's acclaimed reincarnation-themed sci-fi romance manga, which has sold over 16 million copies since its 1986 debut. Alice Hirose leads the cast as Mokuren, with Takahiro Miki directing. - - Please Save My Earth is the la...

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]]> WebWireID359281 Article Nina Sosanya, Rizzle Kicks, Roman Kemp and Paul Whitehouse join the flock in Sky Original feature film Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359277 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:35:53 EDT Watch Trailer HERE - - Sky today announces a host of special guest voice appearances for its upcoming Sky Original feature film, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, also produced by Aardman and STUDIOCANAL. Nina Sosanya, Paul Whitehouse and Roman Kemp will join the Flock for Shaun's biggest adventure yet, together with the previously announced Dani Dyer and Justin Fletcher who returns as the voices of Shaun and Timmy. Alongside the eclectic guest voice cast, the film will...

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]]> WebWireID359277 Article Tim Hortons® unveils Back to Hogwarts-themed restaurant takeover in Toronto to celebrate Harry Potter™ collaboration https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359274 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:30:12 EDT - - • The transformed restaurant at 815 Caledonia Rd. in Toronto will open to guests today starting at 5:00 p.m. The restaurant makeover will be available for guests to experience for a limited time! - - - - To celebrate the recent launch of Harry Potter-inspired menu items, merch, limited-edition packaging and more that is now available at Tims® restaurants across Canada, the Tim Hortons restaurant at 815 Caledonia Rd. in Toronto has been given a magical makeover! - - The iconic Tims res...

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]]> WebWireID359274 Article HBO Max Releases Official Season 3 Teaser And First Look Images For The Max Original Drama Series THE PITT https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359265 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:18:02 EDT Download First Look Images HERE - - - • HBO Max has released the first official teaser and first look images for season 3 of the Emmy ® -winning Max Original drama series THE PITT, from John Wells Productions (JWP) and Warner Bros. Television, created by R. Scott Gemmill and starring Noah Wyle. The critically acclaimed series, which earned 26 Emmy ® Award nominations for season 2, will return for its third season in January 2027. - - • Logline: THE PITT is a realistic examination...

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]]> WebWireID359265 Article Netflix Brings Fans Its Biggest South Indian Slate This Year https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359264 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:16:50 EDT Netflix is doubling down on its commitment to South Indian storytelling, releasing an average of one new film every week across Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema for the rest of the year. Building on the momentum of a record-breaking first half of 2026, we're continually expanding one of the industry's most diverse and exciting film slates, bringing together celebrated filmmakers, beloved stars, and stories across every genre and mood. For entertainment fans, that means there's always som...

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]]> WebWireID359264 Article Apple TV's beloved sports comedy “Stick,” starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson, swings back into season two on Wednesday, November 4 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359257 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:09:16 EDT Today, Apple TV revealed a first look at the second season of its beloved sports comedy “Stick,” starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller, which will expand its cast to include Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Rhea Seehorn (“Pluribus”) in a supporting role. Also starring Peter Dager, Marc Maron, Mariana Trevi�o, Lilli Kay, Judy Greer and Timothy Olyphant, “Stick” returns for its second season on Apple TV on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with two e...

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]]> WebWireID359257 Article Inside 'Disney Worldbuilders': Where Storytelling Becomes a World You Can Experience https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359244 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:13:47 EDT At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this past weekend, five of Disney's most influential storytellers took the stage to unpack Disney Worldbuilders, the new film from director Leslie Iwerks arriving Thursday on Disney+. - - In a wide-ranging conversation ( which is currently streaming on Disney+ ), Iwerks — the Academy Award®- and Emmy®-nominated filmmaker, granddaughter of Disney Legend Ub Iwerks, and daughter of Disney Legend Don Iwerks — was joined by Pete Docter, Chief Crea...

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]]> WebWireID359244 Article The world premiere of 'Geister / Ghost Song', by Fatih Akin, to open the competitive Official Selection https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359207 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:40:55 EDT The world premiere of the film Geister / Ghost Song will open the competitive Official Selection of the San Sebasti�n Festival's 74th edition. The film directed by Fatih Akin (Hamburg, 1973) will screen on 18 September at the Kursaal following the opening ceremony. - - Akin will compete for the Golden Shell for the first time with a full-length film featuring Mariam Dawoud and Eren M. G�vercin on the cast. The young actors play Farasha and Faris, who meet at a graduation party and fal...

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]]> WebWireID359207 Article Channel 4 announces gripping new murder mystery Complicit, starring Claire Goose https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359142 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:39:46 EDT Channel 4 has announced Complicit, a compelling new six-part murder mystery that peers into the shadows of a suburban neighbourhood and the hidden lives of its residents, from Tall Story Pictures and Metropolitan Pictures, written and created by Caroline Carver ( The Bay, Grace ). - - Claire Goose (Gone, The Bay) leads the cast as Jen Molloy, starring alongside Moe Dunford (House of Guinness, The Dry ) who plays Jen's lover, Damian Barr, and Jason O'Mara ( The Lincoln Lawyer, The Man in...

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]]> WebWireID359142 Article Dark Magic Descends On The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter This Fall At Universal Orlando Resort With The Return Of Dark Arts At Hogwarts Castle In Hogsmeade And The Arrival Of Death Eaters In Diagon Alley https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359137 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:28:05 EDT This fall, the darker side of magic takes hold of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort as the projection show Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle returns to Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure on select nights from September 5 through November 1. Guests can also come face-to-face with Death Eaters as they prowl the streets of Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida on select days and nights from August 27 through September 1. - - This season,...

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]]> WebWireID359137 Article Made in Pennsylvania: Netflix Hits the Road With 'Tires,' MLB Home Run Derby and Netflix House Philadelphia https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359131 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:57:15 EDT Netflix keeps popping up in Pennsylvania this summer. - - Tires, co-created, starring, and written by Shane Gillis, takes place at the fictional Valley Forge Automotive Center and has filmed all three seasons in the state. On Season 3, which debuted at #3 on the US Top 10 English TV list with 2M views, the workplace comedy worked with over 250 vendors and businesses and filmed in six cities and towns across the state, including West Chester, Philadelphia, Phoenixville, Oaks, Fr...

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]]> WebWireID359131 Article Apple TV debuts enthralling trailer for season six of Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning espionage drama “Slow Horses,” starring Academy Award winner Sir Gary Oldman https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359125 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:41:32 EDT Today, Apple TV unveiled the trailer for season six of “Slow Horses,” the Emmy and BAFTA TV Award-winning spy drama starring Academy Award winner Sir Gary Oldman, who has been honored with Golden Globe, Emmy Award, Actor Award and BAFTA TV Award nominations for his outstanding performance in the series. Adapted from “Joe Country” and “Slough House,” the sixth and seventh novels in Mick Herron's CWA Gold Dagger Award-winning “Slough House” book series, the highly anticipated six-episode six...

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]]> WebWireID359125 Article 83rd Venice Film Festival: screening schedule for pass holders https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359118 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:01:10 EDT Screenings for accreditation pass holders La Biennale di Venezia announces that the screening schedule for accreditation pass holders at the 83 rd Venice International Film Festival (2–12 September 2026) is online on www.labiennale.org. - - RESERVATION SCHEDULE - Starting on Thursday 27 August, reservations for the screenings may be made following the calendar and the times listed below, for the dates indicated below: - - Thursday 27 August - RED / BLUE / VENICE IMMERSIVE...

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]]> WebWireID359118 Article Key Takeaways from Disney's Streaming Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359040 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:59:25 EDT At this year's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney brought together leaders from across Disney+ and ESPN to showcase how they are evolving the user experience and content strategy to meet fans wherever and however they watch. Executives were also joined by content creators to discuss Disney's approach to storytelling beyond traditional formats, expanding its global reach through locally relevant content, and reaching sports fans across the entire Disney ecosystem. - - Disney+ and E...

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]]> WebWireID359040 Article Return to Gotham City: The LEGO Group unveils the LEGO® DC Batman™: Batman Returns™ Batmobile™ https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=359005 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:10:04 EDT - - • 2,269-piece LEGO® DC Batman™ set recreates the Batmobile™ from Batman Returns ™ for the first time in LEGO brick form - • Features include six hidden Easter eggs, an exclusive Batman™ Minifigure and all-new transformation function that reveals the hidden Batmissile™ escape vehicle at the press of a button - • Available for LEGO Insiders Early Access from 1 September 2026 at LEGO.com/Batmobile or LEGO Stores - - - The LEGO Group in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Cons...

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]]> WebWireID359005 Article HBO Renews IT: WELCOME TO DERRY For A Second Season https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358966 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:53:36 EDT - - • The HBO Original drama series IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, from Warner Bros. Television and executive produced by Andy and Barbara Muschietti, has been renewed for a second season. Brad Caleb Kane will serve as showrunner. Since its debut, the series has ranked among the top four series premieres globally in HBO Max history. The eight-episode first season is currently available to stream on HBO Max. - - • Season one of IT: WELCOME TO DERRY has been celebrated as “a masterfully woven, intric...

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]]> WebWireID358966 Article Netflix Expands Young Adult Slate with New Series 'Sid & Zoey,' 'Sunshine Girls' and More https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358964 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:47:27 EDT Netflix is the ultimate destination for Young Adult (YA) entertainment, telling stories that speak to anyone who's ever navigated first loves, big risks, or moments that shape who you become — whether living the experience right now or feeling nostalgic about the past. As we gear up for our biggest YA slate yet — the return of fan-favorites Outer Banks and Ginny & Georgia; new series Crew Girl, A Different World, The Body, Poser and The Sticks; and films Don't Say Good Lu...

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]]> WebWireID358964 Article “The Guilty” by Rodney Johnson https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358922 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:41:56 EDT In a time when conversations around policing, justice, and social tension dominate headlines, “The Guilty” by Rodney Johnson emerges as a powerful and unflinching crime thriller that dives deep into the moral complexities of law enforcement and the streets they patrol. - - Released on January 16, 2025, “The Guilty” has already begun capturing readers with its raw realism, compelling narrative, and insider perspective drawn from Johnson's extensive experience with the NYPD and Homela...

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]]> WebWireID358922 Article Breaking news! Sky releases trailer for The Paper, returning this September for a second season https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358906 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:48:15 EDT The Paper is set to return for a second season to Sky and streaming service NOW, with all episodes landing on 10 September. The returning series will star Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Tim Key, Ramona Young, Eric Rahill, Duane Shepard Sr., Alex Edelman, and Oscar Nu�ez. - - New guest stars this season include actors and comedians Jon Lovitz ( The Simpsons ), Andy Richter ( Conan ), Lisa Gilroy ( Jury Duty ), Matt Braunger ( Agent...

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]]> WebWireID358906 Article Netflix Celebrates Mexican Cinema Day With Iconic Characters, Bold Stories, and the Richness of the local Cinema https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358900 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:52:33 EDT Mexican cinema brings together perspectives, emotions and characters that invite us to see ourselves on the screen and connect us wherever we are. On August 15, we celebrate Mexican Cinema Day by doing what we're most passionate about: partnering with the country's audiovisual industry to amplify the diversity, quality and cultural impact of films made in Mexico. - - Carolina Leconte, Vice President of Content for Mexico & Licensing for Latin America at Netflix, said: “We love being a crea...

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]]> WebWireID358900 Article Channel 4 Commissions Scotland's Golden Coast from Firecrest Films https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358852 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:40:14 EDT Channel 4 has commissioned a brand-new series celebrating the landscapes, people and culture of Scotland's unsung coastline for a new More4 series. - - Scotland's Golden Coast, a new lifestyle series produced by Firecrest Films, captures the country's east coast, from the Moray Firth down to Eyemouth by the English Border, regions renowned for their stunning scenery, rich heritage and proud local communities. - - Filmed during Scotland's busy summer season, the series follows people who live...

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]]> WebWireID358852 Article Apple TV celebrates the sophomore season of “Women in Blue” (“Las Azules”) in Mexico City with premiere event featuring stars B�rbara Mori, Natalia T�llez, Ximena Sari�ana, Amorita Rasgado, co-creator Fernando Rovzar and more https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358842 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:20:46 EDT On Tuesday, August 11, Apple TV celebrated the upcoming premiere of “Women in Blue” (“Las Azules”) season two with a blue carpet premiere at Soho House Mexico City. Season two of the crime drama will make its global debut on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, on Apple TV, followed by one episode weekly through September 30. - - Blue carpet attendees included co-creator, executive producer, writer and director Fernando Rovzar, alongside series stars B�rbara Mori, Natalia T�llez, Ximena Sari�ana, Am...

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]]> WebWireID358842 Article Disney Entertainment Television Unveils Powerful Multiplatform Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358808 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:29:51 EDT Michael Strahan To Lead Special on How Sports and Entertainment Helped America Heal After the 9/11 Terror Attacks, Airing Sept. 1 at 9:00 P.M. EDT on ABC and Streaming Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu - - National Geographic Debuts Trailer for New Three-Part Docuseries '9/11 Reunited,' Chronicling Emotional Reunions Between Survivors and the People Who Changed Their Lives, Airing Aug. 21 on National Geographic Channel and Streaming Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu - - “9/11 Reunited” Trailer ...

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]]> WebWireID358808 Article Tim Hortons® invites guests to celebrate Back to Hogwarts with Harry Potter™ inspired menu items, merch, limited-edition packaging and more - available now https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358801 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:07:59 EDT Attention all wizards, witches and Muggles alike: Tims® restaurants across Canada are embracing the magic of Harry Potter starting today in celebration of Back to Hogwarts and the 25th anniversary of the beloved brand. - - “Harry Potter has been a beloved part of so many of our guests' lives for decades and we couldn't be more excited for Canadians to discover the wizarding world at Tims restaurants,” said Hope Bagozzi, Chief Marketing Officer for Tim Hortons. “We're exclusively bringing th...

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]]> WebWireID358801 Article ID Exposes the Story Behind One of Television's Most Controversial Reality TV Projects in O.J. UNSEEN: EXPLOITATION OF EVIL https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358796 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:59:07 EDT Watch the Trailer Here - - This September, the leading true crime network Investigation Discovery unlocks never-before-seen footage from the making of Juiced - the ill-fated hidden-camera prank show featuring O.J. Simpson. An extreme experiment in the reality TV genre during a time that fused shock value and celebrity culture at any cost, for Simpson, the show was a misguided and desperate attempt to rehabilitate his public image. But just as producers were about to launch this...

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]]> WebWireID358796 Article Apple TV unveils heartwarming trailer for season five of award-winning series “Stillwater” premiering Friday, August 21 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358792 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:54:18 EDT Today, Apple TV debuted the official trailer for the fifth season of the beloved animated kids and family series “Stillwater.” The Peabody and Daytime Emmy Award-winning series returns with five episodes on Friday, August 21, 2026. Based on the bestselling Scholastic “Zen” book series by Jon J Muth, “Stillwater” follows a wise panda who teaches three young siblings about the world and each other. The series centers on siblings Karl (Judah Mackey), Addy (Eva Ariel Binder) and Michael (Tucke...

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]]> WebWireID358792 Article Made in California: How Netflix Series and Films Are Keeping Los Angeles Front and Center https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358754 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:12:18 EDT Whether you're a comedy nerd, a thrill seeker, a sports fanatic or a drama lover, you've probably noticed one recurring star that keeps popping up on Netflix: Los Angeles. - - Since 2018, more than 300 Netflix productions have filmed primarily in Los Angeles. In 2025 alone, over 45 productions rolled cameras across the greater Los Angeles area. Last year, we worked with more than 2.9K distinct Los Angeles County-based businesses — including equipment houses, caterers, post-pro...

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]]> WebWireID358754 Article Apple TV reteams with Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuar�n on new series “Ascension” from Natalie Erika James and Christian White, with Caitr�ona Balfe set to star and executive produce https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358753 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:10:08 EDT Today, Apple TV announced that it has picked up “Ascension,” a new drama from multi-Oscar Award winner Alfonso Cuar�n (“Disclaimer,” “Roma,” “Gravity”) and starring and executive produced by BAFTA TV Award winner and five-time Golden Globe nominee Caitr�ona Balfe (“Outlander,” “Belfast”). The series will be co-showrun by Natalie Erika James (“Apartment 7A,” “Relic”) and Christian White (“Apartment 7A,” “Relic”), and is written by James, White, Alfonso Cuar�n and Carlos Cuar�n. James will a...

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]]> WebWireID358753 Article MGM+ Releases Official Trailer, Key Art and New Images for American Hostage Starring Jon Hamm https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358711 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:47:29 EDT American Hostage Official Trailer Available HERE - - American Hostage Press Site, Key Art and Images Available HERE - - Today, MGM+ released the key art, official trailer and new images for American Hostage, a high-stakes anthology series, starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm. Co-created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers, the eight-episode series debuts Sunday, September 20 with a two-episode premiere, followed by weekly episodes through the finale on Sunday, Novemb...

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]]> WebWireID358711 Article Netflix Gets Closer: Closes 2026 US Upfront, Doubling Down on Ads Innovation https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358703 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:35:20 EDT Today, we're thrilled to share the successful conclusion of our 2026 Upfront in the US, closing deals with partners across all major agency partners. Netflix nearly doubled our ad commitments this year, in line with expectations. - - This Upfront proved that advertisers are more excited than ever to work with Netflix, where they can access the most engaged audiences, with an ad tech platform built to drive results, all centered around series and films that never disappoint. - - Our memb...

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]]> WebWireID358703 Article Heated Rivalry will return to Sky and NOW in Spring 2027 exclusively in the UK and Ireland, with new additions to its lead cast https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358665 Fri, 7 Aug 2026 20:16:58 EDT Heated Rivalry, the steamy Sky Exclusive romantic drama adapted from Rachel Reid's critically acclaimed Game Changers book series, is confirmed to return to Sky and streaming service NOW in Spring 2027, exclusively in the UK and Ireland. - - Today,  Justice Smith  (I Saw the TV Glow, Now You See Me: Now You Don't) and  Charlie Gillespie  (One Night Only, Splitsville, Suze) have also been confirmed as new cast additions, playing Harris Drover and Troy B...

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]]> WebWireID358665 Article HBO And Sky Original Drama Series WAR Debuts October 1 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358656 Fri, 7 Aug 2026 19:01:35 EDT Download First Look Images HERE - - - • HBO has released the first teaser and images for season one of HBO and Sky Original legal drama series WAR, debuting THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Created by George Kay (“Lupin,” “Hijack”), and starring Dominic West and Sienna Miller, the series is co-produced by New Pictures and Observatory Pictures with new episodes of the eight-episode season debuting weekly on Thursdays. - ...

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]]> WebWireID358656 Article 'Operation Safed Sagar' Contributes Over US$24 Million To India's Economy https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358655 Fri, 7 Aug 2026 19:00:09 EDT As Netflix marks ten years in India, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced that Operation Safed Sagar, the biggest and most ambitious Netflix India production to date, has contributed over US$24 million (over ₹215 crore) to the Indian economy. - - The production demonstrates The Netflix Effect — the tangible impact that Netflix shows and films have beyond the screen by generating employment, supporting local businesses, advancing creative technology and investing in talent. - ...

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]]> WebWireID358655 Article PBS and ITVS Announce Season 2 of Acclaimed Docuseries 'Ritual' on Pbs Documentaries https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358597 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 12:44:13 EDT PBS Digital Studios and ITVS, the award-winning co-producer of independent documentary films, announced that the highly anticipated second season of RITUAL will premiere Thursday, August 6 onthe PBS DOCUMENTARIES YouTube channel. Co-produced by Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) and ITVS and presented by INDEPENDENT LENS, each episode explores how sacred rituals and everyday traditions across the American South shape identity, preserve history, and sustain communitie...

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]]> WebWireID358597 Article Disney sells A+E Global Media stake for US$1.2bn https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358593 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 12:24:10 EDT The transaction is expected to close in September, subject to customary closing conditions.  - - A+E Global Media, launched as A&E (the Arts & Entertainment Network) in 1984, reaches more than 414 million households across 200 territories in 40 languages, and its most well-known brands include A&E, Lifetime, The History Channel, LMN, FYI, and Vice TV.  - - “We thank our Disney colleagues for decades of successful partnership,” said Steven R. Swartz, President and CEO of Hearst....

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]]> WebWireID358593 Article Tribeca Films Announces Summer 2026 Acquisitions Including 'Loves Company,' 'A Very Merry Breakup,' and 'Magic Hour' https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358566 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 03:54:01 EDT Tribeca Films, the distribution label from Tribeca Enterprises and Giant Pictures, announced the acquisition of U.S. distribution rights to three independent features from first-time feature filmmakers: LOVES COMPANY, directed by Jason Laurits and starring Rachel Dratch; A VERY MERRY BREAKUP, written, directed by, and starring Elizabeth Guest ; and MAGIC HOUR, written and directed by Jacqueline Christy and starring Miriam Shor. - - Spanning comedy, romance, and heartfelt dr...

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]]> WebWireID358566 Article Randy Lee Higgins, Ph.D.'s “Salvo: Answers to an Apocalypse” Earns Recognition From Professional Book Review Publications https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358322 Wed, 5 Aug 2026 17:19:20 EDT Professional book review publications have subjected “Salvo: Answers to an Apocalypse” by Randy Lee Higgins, Ph.D., to thoughtful critical examination, recognizing the book's philosophical ambition, unconventional perspective, and willingness to engage readers in discussions of consciousness, spirituality, and the human condition. - - Reviewers from several publications noted the book's distinctive approach to exploring existential themes. San Diego Book Review described “Salvo” ...

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]]> WebWireID358322 Article HBO Original 4 BLOCKS ZERO Premieres September 25 https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358547 Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:23:14 EDT The beginning you've never seen: In the multiple award-winning German cult series “4 Blocks” the Hamady family owned Berlin. But how did they rise to become the city's most influential clan? Starting September 25, the prequel “4 Blocks Zero” travels back to 1990s Berlin, where it all began. With new episodes rolling out weekly, the eight-part crime drama tells the story of a family caught between bureaucracy, politics and social exclusion, determined to build a new life in Germany. The off...

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]]> WebWireID358547 Article The LEGO Group celebrates 25 years of Harry Potter™ with a new Ministry of Magic™ – Collectors' Edition set https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358546 Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:22:18 EDT - - • Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone movie with the 3,491-piece display model, featuring 14 Minifigures and a collectible Lynx Patronus™ - • Fans can relive dramatic Harry Potter ™ adventures with this detailed Minifigure-scale model of The Ministry of Magic™ - • Available for LEGO® Insiders Early Access from 29 August 2026, and for all from 1 September, coinciding with Back to Hogwarts Day, offering a special celebration for all fans. - - ...

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]]> WebWireID358546 Article Netflix Reveals Trailer for Swedish Crime Thriller 'Blood Sacrifice' https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=358502 Tue, 4 Aug 2026 12:54:09 EDT DOWNLOAD IMAGES HERE - - Netflix today unveils the trailer for a gripping new Swedish crime thriller series, premiering on August 20. Created by George Kay ( Lupin, Hijack ), the five-part drama introduces a tense and emotionally charged hunt for a killer targeting the police. - - Jakob Oftebro ( Hamilton ) stars as lead investigator Thomas, forced to work with his estranged father Alfred, a former detective played by Peter Andersson ( The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ). As bodies...

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