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Focus Features Acquires Andrew Scott’s Ian Charleson Biopic ‘Elsinore,’ Eyes Fall Release and Festival Bow (EXCLUSIVE)

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July 8, 2026

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Focus Features Acquires Andrew Scott’s Ian Charleson Biopic ‘Elsinore,’ Eyes Fall Release and Festival Bow (EXCLUSIVE)

Focus Features has acquired “Elsinore,” the Ian Charleson biopic starring Andrew Scott and Oscar winner Olivia Colman, for the U.S. and multiple international territories, Variety has learned exclusively. The deal closes a competitive bidding war among several studios for the Simon Stone-directed drama and adds a prestige contender to the Focus slate. Eyeing a fall []

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Variety

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· Jun 22, 2026

Quentin Tarantino, Kylie Minogue to Star in New Jamie Adams Film ‘Tangled Up in Blue’ From Visor Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Update: Variety has confirmed Jamie Adams’ new film is called “Tangled Up in Blue” and as well as Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue it stars Jason Isaacs, Allison Williams, Sofia Boutella and RZA. Sabine Stener, Randy Kleinman, and Jordan Yale Levine produce for Visor Entertainment Previously: Quentin Tarantino has reunited with Welsh helmer Jamie Adams, []

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 26, 2026

‘Stranger Things’ Stars to Reunite Despite ‘Bullying’ Claims

Kevin Winter / Getty ImagesStranger Things stars David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown are reuniting in another father-daughter tale. The Netflix hit’s signature duo is reuniting for an espionage thriller made by Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne, A24, and studio-based producer Joe Hipps.The untitled Netflix series is loosely based on Paul Warner’s debut novel, A Spy In the Blood, which sees the daughter of an aging M16 spy following in her father’s footsteps. Read more at The Daily Beast.

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

One of 2026’s Most Exciting Horror Movies Revealed in First Trailer for Robert Eggers’ Werwulf

Image via Focus Features After witches and vampires, Robert Eggers is taking on another horror movie staple in this year’s Werwulf, and there’s now a first trailer for the movie. The director has earned a great reputation thanks to his ability to weave folklore and mythology into historically authentic period settings, and this certainly looks like it’s going to []

Elite Daily

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· Jul 4, 2026

Tom Everett Scott On Comparisons Between 'Elle's Wyatt & 'TSITP's Adam

Tom Everett Scott knows all about playing WASP-y dads on Prime Video teen dramas. The actor compares 'Elle's Wyatt to 'The Summer I Turned Pretty's Adam.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 29, 2026

‘Hershey’ Biopic Trailer: Finn Wittrock, Alexandra Daddario Struggle to Make Affordable Chocolate

Director Mark Waters' origin story of the Hershey Company is heading to theaters this fall from Angel Studios.

Reuters

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· Jun 24, 2026

👱🏼‍♀️ Reese Witherspoon attends 'Legally Blonde' prequel 'Elle' red carpet

The origin story of "Legally Blonde's" famous character Elle Woods is being told in the prequel "Elle." The cast of the new show celebrated its upcoming July 1 release in New York. #reesewitherspoon #legallyblonde #elle #newyork #ellewoods

Vogue

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· Jun 22, 2026

25 Years Later, Look Back at the 2001 Premiere of ‘Legally Blonde’

Revisit the 2001 ‘Legally Blonde’ premiere, from Reese Witherspoon’s mermaid Marc Jacobs dress to Ali Larter’s boho-chic moment.

Gamesradar

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· Jun 22, 2026

George Lucas has a surprise cameo in the new Minions movie, and he already wants to be in the next one

George Lucas has a surprise cameo in the new Minions movie, and he already wants to be in the next one

People.com

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· Jun 21, 2026

Father and Son Acting Duos (& Trios) Who Have Worked Together

The Russells. The Smiths. The Hanks and the Douglases. Check out these legendary Hollywood fathers who've starred alongside their sons

DNyuz

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· Jun 30, 2026

After Amazon drops OpenAI movie ‘Artificial,’ film finds new home at Neon

A Hollywood portrayal of OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman portrayed by actor Andrew Garfield will be released later this year, after Amazon MGM Studios dropped the movie. “Artificial,” which chronicles Altman‘s 2023 ouster from OpenAI and his reinstatement as CEO, was acquired by Neon, the studio announced Tuesday. “The acquisition underscores Neon’s commitment to partnering []

The Standard

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· Jul 11, 2026

Soap star Matthew James-Bailey joins EastEnders cast: ‘A dream come true’

The 31-year-old actor will play Detective Constable Craig Ingram.

Metro

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· Jul 4, 2026

TV legend joins EastEnders as Linda’s new love interest is confirmed

A famous TV star is set to arrive in Walford.

Us Weekly

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· Jun 21, 2026

'I Will Find You' Producers Reveal If [Spoiler] Will Date His Sister-in-Law

With TV shows now investing in love triangles with siblings, is Netflix’s I Will Find You joining the trend by having a character date his sister-in-law? Harlan Coben‘s novel was adapted as a miniseries where David (Sam Worthington) gets help from his former-sister-in-law Rachel (Britt Lower) when searching for his son. Despite Rachel seemingly rekindling []

The Budapest Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

Spotlight on Iași, winner of the Golden Apple tourism award

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Le Monde

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· Jun 28, 2026

Summer brings open-air cinema to Paris

In July and August, film screenings are taking place in historic landmarks, forests, or unusual venues, with lineups including films by Miyazaki, Lubitsch and Scorsese.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 13, 2026

Who is in The Westies cast? From Irish Blood star to Downton favourite

The Westies is a new MGM+ crime drama from the creators of Narcos and it stars an impressive cast including Oscar winner J.K. Simmons - here's where you've seen the main players before

Interaksyon

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· Jul 1, 2026

New Minions film heads to 1920s Hollywood in franchise refresh

‘Minions Monsters’ offers franchise a fresh take Boxoffice Pro sees 80 million to 95 million debut Minions franchise has expanded into parks and merchandise LOS ANGELES — Illumination’s latest Minions film is going back to 1920s Hollywood, a departure that French animator Pierre Coffin hopes will freshen a long-running animated franchise that has grown into one [] The post New Minions film heads to 1920s Hollywood in franchise refresh appeared first on Interaksyon.

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 26, 2026

Michael Fassbender & Katherine Waterston tease Season 2 of ‘The Agency’

Stars of hit espionage thriller promise lots of surprises in store as series returns

Polygon

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· Jul 10, 2026

Netflix wants to buy Letterboxd, the last good social media site

This film discussion hub may be acquired by Netflix or another Hollywood investor.

Hello Magazine

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· Jul 7, 2026

Michael Sheen's 'heart-rending' BBC drama is your next Netflix TV binge

The BBC's moving drama Best Interests is coming to Netflix this week. Michael Sheen and Sharon Horgan star as Nicci and Andrew, who must make an unthinkable decision regarding their daughter's life.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 22, 2026

George Lucas Lands Voice Role in "Minions & Monsters"

George Lucas has been cast in “Minions Monsters,” which hits theaters on July 1.

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