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Noah Baumbach Signs First Look Deal with Warner Bros. and Sets New Movie for Theaters (EXCLUSIVE)

Noah Baumbach Signs First Look Deal with Warner Bros. and Sets New Movie for Theaters (EXCLUSIVE)

Noah Baumbach is getting back to work, setting his next film project for theaters and moving his business to Warner Bros. The Oscar-nominated writer and director has signed a three-year, first-look agreement for features at the Burbank studio, following a long exclusive pact at Netflix. The new deal takes effect in 2027 and Baumbach’s inaugural […]
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Noah Baumbach Departs Netflix for Warner Bros. First-Look Deal, Signaling Shift to Theatrical Releases

Noah Baumbach Departs Netflix for Warner Bros. First-Look Deal, Signaling Shift to Theatrical Releases

Noah Baumbach Departs Netflix for Warner Bros. First-Look Deal, Signaling Shift to Theatrical Releases
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How Hollywood’s Major Studios Are Approaching the 2026 Fall Movie Season

How Hollywood’s Major Studios Are Approaching the 2026 Fall Movie Season

Hollywood's top studios are taking different paths this fall. Here's a look at the unique strategies of Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros., and more.
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How Streaming Platforms Decide Which Fall Movies Deserve Theatrical Runs

How Streaming Platforms Decide Which Fall Movies Deserve Theatrical Runs

Discover the complex calculus streaming giants use to decide if a fall movie gets a theatrical run, from chasing awards to pleasing A-list talent.
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How Studios Build a Fall 2026 Movie Calendar Around Awards, Holidays, and Box Office

How Studios Build a Fall 2026 Movie Calendar Around Awards, Holidays, and Box Office

Discover the high-stakes strategy behind the fall movie season, as studios juggle awards ambitions, holiday blockbusters, and audience appetite.
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Ethan Hawke's 'reason to live' 🎥

Ethan Hawke's 'reason to live' 🎥

Lizzie Borden is a real "Monster."
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Why Fall Movie Release Dates Become a High-Stakes Scheduling Battle

Why Fall Movie Release Dates Become a High-Stakes Scheduling Battle

Ever wonder why so many big movies come out in the fall? Explore the high-stakes rivalries and strategies that define Hollywood's most competitive season.
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Why Simultaneous Discovery Can Make Fall Movies Feel Like Bigger Cultural Events

Why Simultaneous Discovery Can Make Fall Movies Feel Like Bigger Cultural Events

An analysis of why the shared, simultaneous discovery of new films in the streaming era can make fall movie season feel more significant than ever.
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Why Word-of-Mouth Can Matter More Than a Huge Opening for Some Fall Movies

Why Word-of-Mouth Can Matter More Than a Huge Opening for Some Fall Movies

Discover why a film's long-term theatrical run and repeat viewings can be a better measure of success than a massive opening weekend.
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The Old & New Hollywood Guard Wielding AI’s Might

The Old & New Hollywood Guard Wielding AI’s Might

The AI gold rush has hit showbiz, even as the tech-fueled race to riches remains fraught. Morphing at a mind-bendingly fast pace, artificial intelligence technology has roiled the entertainment industry, which remains split between those convinced that it can be a powerful tool for creative expression and those wary of its potential to introduce “cinema […]
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Ryder Picture Company Rebrands as Embrace, Signaling Evolved Production Philosophy

Ryder Picture Company Rebrands as Embrace, Signaling Evolved Production Philosophy

Ryder Picture Company Rebrands as Embrace, Signaling Evolved Production Philosophy
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Peter Vack Directs and Stars in 'Assholes' on Prime Video

Peter Vack Directs and Stars in 'Assholes' on Prime Video

Peter Vack Directs and Stars in 'Assholes' on Prime Video