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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1884, Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (died 1957) was born. In 1895, Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1932, Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021) was born. In 1933, Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1951, Brian Grazer, American screenwriter and producer, founded Imagine Entertainment was born. In 2011, Sherwood Schwartz, American screenwriter and producer (born 1916) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Warner Bros. Wins Five-Studio Bidding War for ‘Siren Head’ Horror Film
A skeletal creature a Canadian artist drew online in 2018 has become Hollywood's newest prize, with Warner Bros. beating four rival studios for the rights to Siren Head and hiring Weapons director Zach Cregger to help write it.
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DNyuz
· Jul 1, 2026
Zach Cregger, Brian Duffield to Adapt Internet Horror ‘Siren Head’ Feature for Warner Bros.
Hollywood has found its next “Backrooms.” Warner Bros. Pictures has won a bidding war for a cinematic adaptation of the viral internet horror phenomenon “Siren Head.” “Weapons” and “Resident Evil” filmmaker Zach Cregger is attached to the package as a screenwriter, penning the script alongside “Whalefall” and “No One Will Save You’s” Brian Duffield, who []
The Economic Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Horror films takeover mid-budget theatrical space
Horror films takeover mid-budget theatrical space
Sweden Herald
· Jun 22, 2026
Film industry on the new film policy: Watered down
Film industry on the new film policy: Watered down
The Hollywood Reporter
· Jun 24, 2026
Netflix Unveils ‘Ray Gunn’ First Look, ‘Ghostbusters: Night Shift’ at Annecy
Streamer sets December Oscar push with Brad Bird’s noir sci-fi and Cannes acquisition 'In Waves'.
Variety
· Jul 3, 2026
22 Best Movies New to Streaming in July: ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Devil Wears Prada 2,’ ‘The Drama,’ ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and More
The summer box office is getting two of the year’s biggest films this month thanks to Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” But the streamers are also rolling out some 2026 blockbusters of their own. “Project Hail Mary,” the Ryan Gosling space adventure that became the year’s first bonafide sensation with 683 []
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· Jul 10, 2026
Spider-Man vs Minions — who can save Hollywood?
The summer box office battle is heating up. But behind Hollywood’s biggest franchises is a bigger question about the future of cinema. Who can revive moviegoing? Peter Devlin takes a look. #spiderman #hollywood #minions #cinema #movies
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Related coverage for "Warner Bros. Wins Five-Studio Bidding War for ‘Siren Head’ Horror Film": DNyuz — Zach Cregger, Brian Duffield to Adapt Internet Horror ‘Siren Head’ Feature for Warner Bros.. The Economic Times — Horror films takeover mid-budget theatrical space . Sweden Herald — Film industry on the new film policy: Watered down. The Hollywood Reporter — Netflix Unveils ‘Ray Gunn’ First Look, ‘Ghostbusters: Night Shift’ at Annecy. Variety — 22 Best Movies New to Streaming in July: ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Devil Wears Prada 2,’ ‘The Drama,’ ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and More. Reuters — Spider-Man vs Minions — who can save Hollywood?