Tyler Perry Studios Launches Maxscene Specialty Film Label
Tyler Perry Studios has created Maxscene, a specialty label named after Perry’s mother and focused on expanding theatrical opportunities for filmmakers with distinctive voices.
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Australia’s ARIA charts exclude wholly AI-generated music
The Australian Recording Industry Association has changed its chart rules to exclude tracks produced entirely by generative AI, with the policy taking effect on August 28, 2026.
South Korea selects Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ for 2027 Oscars
The Korean Film Council has chosen Lee Chang-dong’s “Possible Love” as South Korea’s submission for the international feature film category at the 2027 Academy Awards.
Hulu cancels Mindy Kaling comedy ‘Not Suitable for Work’ after one season
Hulu will not order a second season of Mindy Kaling’s comedy ‘Not Suitable for Work’ after its nine-episode debut season launched in June.
Kit Harington cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’
Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart in season two of HBO’s “Harry Potter” series after Nicholas Hoult left because of scheduling conflicts.
‘Black Mirror’ Season 8 enters production
Production has begun on an eighth season of Netflix’s dystopian anthology “Black Mirror,” although no release date has been announced.
‘The Gentlemen’ renewed for third season as Season 2 trailer arrives
Guy Ritchie’s crime series “The Gentlemen” has been renewed for an eight-episode third season while its second season remains in the pre-release stage.
Venice adds ‘Naza’ documentary to festival competition
The Venice Film Festival has made a late addition to its competition lineup with “Naza,” a documentary by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.