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- 1Social Media Platforms Refuse Ads for Alex Gibney's Musk Documentary●The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all rejected paid advertisements for 'Musk', Alex Gibney's documentary about Elon Musk set for release on October 9, with each platform citing the content as 'political'. Distributor Bleecker Street says X, Musk's own platform, has not even responded to its inquiries, and the company is appealing the rejections. The refusals raise questions about how major platforms classify political content and whether coverage of a sitting tech mogul faces extra scrutiny.
- 2Disney+ agreement now allows ads on all subscriptions●Disney+: New user agreement allows ads before movies in all subscriptions
Disney+ has updated its user agreement to permit showing advertisements before movies across all subscription tiers, including plans that were previously ad-free. The change is drawing criticism from subscribers who feel existing terms were altered without a price reduction, and it has sparked wider discussion about streaming services rolling back ad-free promises.
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Filmmaker Jon Watts, known for directing the recent Spider-Man films, has been set to direct the next Star Wars movie, according to Variety. The announcement adds to Lucasfilm's slate of upcoming films in the franchise. Details about the film's plot, setting, or release date have not been disclosed, but the choice of Watts has drawn attention from fans and industry watchers.
- 4Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' Video Ends in Horror Twist▼Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video Ends in a Horror Movie Twist
Taylor Swift's new 'Patient Zero' music video is drawing attention for a horror movie-style twist in its final moments. Coverage highlights the unexpected ending, with fans reacting to the darker turn in the video's storyline as the release spreads across social media.
- 5Robin Williams' Daughter Slams AI Videos of Late Actor●Robin Williams' Daughter to Fans Creating AI Videos: 'Have Some Shame'
Zelda Williams, daughter of the late Robin Williams, has publicly condemned fans using artificial intelligence to create videos of her father, telling them to 'have some shame.' Her comments reignite debate over the ethics of digitally resurrecting deceased performers without consent and over how AI recreations affect grieving families. She has long spoken out against unauthorized AI depictions of her father.
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The first trailer for Werwulf, the new film from director Robert Eggers, has been released. Eggers, known for The Witch, The Lighthouse and Nosferatu, is drawing attention for his return to period horror. Fans are sharing reactions to the footage and speculating about the film's tone and setting ahead of its release.
- 7Film on assassination of Park Chung-hee's wife sparks political uproar●https://www. wacoca.com/media/776294/ 朴正熙氏が妻暗殺の黒幕？ 事件描いた映画巡り波紋＝最大野党「歴史歪曲」と批判 | 聯合ニュース # film # movie # 映画
A new South Korean film depicting the 1974 assassination of Yuk Young-soo, wife of former dictator Park Chung-hee, is drawing controversy after suggesting the authoritarian leader may have been behind the killing. The main opposition party has condemned the portrayal as a distortion of history, fuelling a political dispute over how the country's dictatorship era is depicted on screen.
- 8First Avatar Film's Profits Topped Sequels Combined, Report Says●Profits Of The First ‘Avatar’ Movie Exceeded Profits Of The Second And Third Combined
A Forbes report claims that the profits of the first Avatar movie exceeded the combined profits of the second and third films in the franchise. The figure highlights how the 2009 original remains the series' most profitable release despite the sequels' strong box office runs, a point likely to fuel debate about the rising costs of producing Avatar's sequels.
- 9Film 'Naza' Premieres in the U.S. Amid Controversy●‘Naza’ Premieres in the U.S., Seeking Change and Stoking Controversy
The film 'Naza' has premiered in the United States, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The premiere is drawing attention for two reasons: the film carries a message of seeking change, and it has generated controversy among viewers and commentators. Details about its plot, cast, and the exact nature of the dispute were not specified in the coverage.
- 10HBO Max's New #1 Movie Is a Major Horror Hit●HBO Max’s New #1 Movie Is One Of The Year’s Biggest Horror Successes
A horror film has reached the number one spot on HBO Max and is being described as one of the year's biggest horror successes. The streaming chart-topper is drawing attention for outperforming many of 2025's other genre releases, adding to horror's strong recent run at the box office and on streaming platforms.
- 11Robert Pattinson Doubts His Batman Fits James Gunn's DCU●Robert Pattinson Says It Would Be “Tough” for His Batman to Interact With Other Characters in James Gunn’s DCU
Robert Pattinson says it would be "tough" for his version of Batman to interact with other characters in James Gunn's rebooted DC Universe. His dark, standalone take on the character, launched in Matt Reeves' 2022 film, appears increasingly separate from Gunn's interconnected superhero franchise, fueling fan debate over whether the two worlds will ever cross over.
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Fresh weekend box office figures are out, prompting discussion about which films performed strongly and which underperformed. Movie fans and industry watchers are sharing the numbers, comparing them to earlier projections and weighing what the results mean for upcoming releases.
- 13Chris Hansen confronts questions about his own conduct in new series●‘Primetime’ asks whether Chris Hansen is the predator. He’s sure of his answer.
Chris Hansen, the television host best known for confronting suspected online predators on 'To Catch a Predator', is facing his own scrutiny in a new series titled 'Primetime'. The program examines whether Hansen himself behaved like a predator, and Hansen rejects the accusation, saying he is certain of his answer. The reversal of his famous format is drawing wide attention.
- 14Classic Horror Game Set for New Movie Reboot●Forget ‘Resident Evil,’ Another Classic Horror Game Is Getting a Movie Reboot
A classic horror video game is reportedly being developed into a movie reboot, with coverage framing it as an alternative to the well-known 'Resident Evil' franchise. The report suggests studios are continuing to mine retro horror games for film adaptations, following the box-office success of other game-to-movie projects. Details on which game is involved and who is producing remain limited.
- 15'Naruto' Live-Action Movie Plot Synopsis Revealed●‘Naruto’ Live-Action Movie Plot Synopsis Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)
A plot synopsis for the upcoming live-action adaptation of the popular manga and anime 'Naruto' has reportedly been revealed, offering fans a first look at how the story will be translated to film. The long-gestating Hollywood project has been in development for years, and news of concrete story details has sparked fresh discussion among fans about casting, tone, and whether the adaptation can live up to the source material.
- 16New dinosaur film claims the top spot at the US box office●The Best Dinosaur Movie Since 'Jurassic Park' Is Officially America’s #1 Movie
A dinosaur movie is being hailed as the best of its kind since 'Jurassic Park' and has officially become the number one film in America. The claim reflects strong audience enthusiasm for the film, with commentators drawing direct comparisons to the 1993 Steven Spielberg classic that defined the genre.
- 17Godzilla Minus Zero review: a darker, R-rated sequel●Godzilla Minus Zero review: R-rated sequel follows in the first's cavernous footsteps
The first reviews are in for Godzilla Minus Zero, the R-rated sequel to Godzilla Minus One. Critics describe the film as following in the first movie's cavernous footsteps, continuing the franchise's somber, serious take on the kaiju disaster genre rather than the lighter tone of Western Godzilla entries.
- 18Doraemon film to get first theatrical release in India●https://www. wacoca.com/media/776292/ 「映画ドラえもん」インド初の劇場公開決定「新・のび太の海底鬼岩城」を3言語で展開 TV版は21年にわたり放送（TV LIFE web） – Yahoo!ニュース #
A Doraemon movie will receive its first theatrical release in India, with 'New Nobita's Great Adventure in the South Seas' — the 2011 film based on 'Nobita's Undersea Ghost Castle' — set to screen in three languages. The franchise's TV anime has aired in India for 21 years, giving it a long-established local fanbase.
- 19Mike Leigh's 'Tender Loving Care' Premieres at NYFF 2026●NYFF 2026 Review: ‘Tender Loving Care,’ Mike Leigh’s Last Thing
Mike Leigh's new film 'Tender Loving Care' is being reviewed following its screening at the 2026 New York Film Festival, where it is being described as the veteran British director's final work. Early coverage frames it as a significant send-off for one of cinema's most distinctive filmmakers, with critics assessing it as the closing chapter of his long career.
- 20Columnist defends pepper-spraying of phone-using movie patron●Column: A movie theater patron was pepper-sprayed for being on his phone? I get it.
A Los Angeles Times columnist weighs in on an incident in which a movie theater patron was pepper-sprayed after using his phone during a screening, arguing he understands the reaction. The column taps into widespread frustration over audience members texting and talking in cinemas, a long-running grievance among moviegoers.
- 21Fans flock to Northern California grocery store from Oscar-winning film●Fans are swarming the NorCal grocery store where an Oscar-winning movie was filmed
A Northern California grocery store that served as a filming location for an Academy Award-winning movie is drawing crowds of movie fans, according to SFGATE. Visitors are reportedly swarming the store to see the site featured in the film, turning the everyday market into an unexpected tourist stop.
- 22West Virginia filmmaker turns extraction history into monster movie 'Dark Hollow'●West Virginia filmmaker turns state’s history of extraction into monster movie ‘Dark Hollow’
A West Virginia filmmaker has created 'Dark Hollow', a monster movie rooted in the state's long history of resource extraction, including coal mining and timber. The project frames the environmental and human toll of extractive industry as the basis for its horror story, giving a regional perspective on a genre usually set elsewhere. Local coverage has highlighted the film as an example of Appalachian storytelling drawing on the state's own past.