Saturday, November 7, 2026

Adam Driver Won’t Return for ‘Girls’: ‘I Wish Them the Best of Luck’

 Although Adam Driver achieved significant critical acclaim and a major breakthrough through his portrayal in the series "Girls," the actor recently declined to revisit the franchise, explicitly ruling out his participation in the upcoming reboot of the iconic show during a recent interview.


While talking about his role in James Grays new movie Paper Tiger, Driver was asked by Cinema Blend if he will be returning for the revival.

No, but I wish them the best of luck, he told the outlet.


In mid-October, reports surfaced regarding the revival of the series "Girls," confirming that creator and lead actress Lena Dunham would reprise her portrayal of Hannah Horvath.

The ensemble cast also included Allison Williams as Marnie Michaels, Jemima Kirke in the role of Jessa Johansson, and Zosia Mamet reprising her part as Shoshanna Shapiro, with Andrew Rannells returning once more to play Elijah Krantz.



Following his breakout role as Hannah's boyfriend in "Girls," the driver's career trajectory gained significant momentum.

Beyond portraying Kylo Ren in three "Star Wars" films, he has delivered acclaimed performances in Noah Baumbach's "Marriage Story" and "The Meyerowitz Stories," Ridley Scott's "The Last Duel" and "House of Gucci," Michael Mann's "Ferrari," and the current year's "Misty Green." Furthermore, he has established a collaborative rapport with director Jim Jarmusch, appearing in "Paterson," "The Dead Don't Die," and "Father Mother Sister Brother."


In her recent memoir, *Famesick*, Dunham recounts the volatile nature of her relationship with Driver, noting that while he could exhibit a short temper marked by verbal aggression, condescension, and a physically imposing presence, he was also capable of displaying protectiveness and genuine affection.

Following the conclusion of the final episode of *Girls*, Dunham recalls that Driver told her, "I hope you know I'll always love you," before departing.

Rosamund Pike Set to Star in and Produce ‘Feed,’ Body Horror Movie From Leslye Headland

Rosamund Pike will star in and produce Feed a new body horror movie from The Acolyte director Leslye Headland and screenwriter Daniella Isaacs.


Drawing creative impetus from the 2022 Finnish horror film "Hatching," the official logline for "Feed" states: "When a desperate mother uncovers a niche collagen supplement that pledges to transform her tween gymnast daughter into an influencer sensation, the renown and triumph they yearn for arrive swiftly.

Yet as her daughter ascends to viral prominence, she embarks upon a monstrous metamorphosis."


Joshua Jackson offers a self-deprecating commentary on his upcoming HBO Max series, *How to Survive Without Me*, which satirizes the *Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll* trope, quipping that he feels increasingly aged out of such narratives.

As Pike stated, "For an extended period, I have harbored the aspiration to craft a cinematic work that engages in a deliberately anarchic exploration of our collective fixation on social media and self-improvement, our yearning for celebrity absent any demonstrable or praiseworthy talent, and, to be unequivocal, the monstrosity inherent in contemporary motherhood; 'Feed' confronts each of these intertwined themes."


Produced under the Primitive Streak banner by Pike, the project also benefits from the involvement of Shelley Browning for Magnolia Entertainment, Steven Schneider for Spooky Pictures, Ara Keshishian and Petr Jakl for ZQ Entertainment, and Sam Ritzenberg for Agile Films, with ZQ Entertainment providing development financing.

International sales rights are being represented by The Veterans, while CAA Media Finance has secured the United States market.Sales activities are scheduled to commence at the American Film Market commencing next week.


Describing Daniella's screenplay as audacious, harrowing, and profoundly human, Headland hailed Rosamund as one of the most daring performers of her generation.

He expressed his fortune in collaborating with two women whose artistic merits he holds in the highest regard, noting that no other partners could have been better suited to navigate the story's most somber dimensions.


Renowned for her portrayals in "Gone Girl," "Pride & Prejudice," and "Die Another Day," Rose Byrne's most recent cinematic appearance was in Guy Ritchie's action-comedy "In the Grey," where she performed alongside Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Her filmography further encompasses titles such as "Ladies First," "Now You See Me: Now You Don't," and "Hallow Road." Looking ahead to 2027, Byrne is set to reteam with director Ritchie for "Wife and Dog," a production that will also feature the talents of Anthony Hopkins and Benedict Cumberbatch.


Following her tenure as director of the brief Disney+ series "The Acolyte," Headland has not yet returned to the director's chair.

Her previous television directing credits include "Single Drunk Female," "Almost Family," and "Black Monday," while her most recent feature film directing assignment, "Sleeping with Other People," dates back to 2015.Looking ahead, she is set to helm "Cult of Love," a Christmas-themed family dramedy that is currently in pre-production.


Pike maintains representation through CAA, United Agents, and Magnolia Entertainment, while Headland is represented by CAA and Sugar23; Isaacs, in turn, is represented by the Curtis Brown Group.

Friday, November 6, 2026

Pamela Abdy on Life After Warner Bros: ‘Right Now, I’m Taking a Break and Chilling’

A month following the announcement of her departure from Warner Bros., Pamela Abdy made her debut industry appearance this Thursday evening at the Women in Film Honors held at the Beverly Hilton.

On the morning of October 1, Abdy was announced as the inaugural recipient of WIF's Vanguard Award.

At that time, she held the dual roles of co-chair and CEO of the Warner Bros.Motion Picture Group alongside her long-time producing partner, Michael DeLuca.Later that evening, however, she and DeLuca received the startling news that their tenure would not conclude with the studio's transition into a new era under the Skydance merger.It was merely over a month after this revelation that she was prepared to address the matter.

Regarding his current status, Abdy informed Variety's Marc Malkin while on the red carpet that he was currently pausing his schedule to unwind.

"I am committed to attending every single one of my daughter's volleyball matches without interruption, which is precisely what I am doing at this moment," she stated.


When Malkin asked her about the swirling rumors about her next stop, including the idea that she and De Luca could fill the open film head job at Netflix, Abdy said, “When I decide what I’m doing, I promise I will tell everyone.

But honestly, it’s an interesting time to be able to take a break, and really decide what I want.


"I know what happiness entails when collaborating with filmmakers, and regardless of my future endeavors, my objective remains unwavering: to continue working alongside the most exceptional storytellers available," Abdy stated.


In response to Malkin's inquiry regarding whether Abdy believes the newly consolidated entity can attain its target of distributing thirty films annually, she offered a noncommittal reply: "I am not in a position to say.

My knowledge of the matter is insufficient.Nevertheless, I harbor hopes that they will succeed."


The WIF award honors the extensive scope of Abdy's professional trajectory extending beyond her tenure at Warner Bros., during which she supervised a portfolio of major releases and critically acclaimed films, including "One Battle After Another," "Sinners," "Barbie," "Weapons," and "Dune: Part Two." In the preceding year, Warner Bros.

achieved a historic milestone by securing 11 Academy Awards from a record-setting 30 nominations.Nevertheless, not every high-stakes cinematic venture undertaken by the duo yielded the anticipated returns.Illustrative of this inconsistency is "The Bride!," which incurred a $100 million theatrical loss following its failure to generate momentum at the box office earlier in the spring.Furthermore, "Digger," serving as Warner Bros.' final standalone studio release, ultimately emerged as one of the most significant financial disappointments of the year.


In addition, WIF will pay tribute to Adria Arjona, Beth de Araújo, Gemma Chan, and Salma Hayek Pinault during this Thursday's gala.

‘Off Campus’ Sets Season 2 Release Date at Amazon

"Off Campus" has formally confirmed its Season 2 premiere date on Amazon Prime Video.

Scheduled for its premiere on April 28, 2027, the eagerly anticipated second installment of this acclaimed young adult drama will center its narrative on the evolving dynamic between Allie Hayes, portrayed by Mika Abdalla, and Dean Di Laurentis, played by Stephen Kalyn, as previously disclosed.


Premiering in May 2026, the Prime Video adaptation of Elle Kennedy's "Off Campus" book series achieved a remarkable milestone by attracting 36 million global viewers within its first twelve days of release, a figure reported by Amazon, although the specific metrics defining this reach remain ambiguous.

Notably, this achievement marks it as Amazon's most-watched series debut season in history.


Officially, the series chronicles an elite ice hockey squad and the women entangled in their orbits as they confront matters of love, loss, and self-actualization; amidst these struggles, they cultivate profound friendships and resilient bonds while maneuvering through the intricate challenges inherent in the transition to adulthood.


The series cast features Abdalla and Kalyn alongside Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Antonio Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks, India Fowler, Julia Sarah-Stone, Khobe Clarke, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, and Philipa Soo, who are scheduled to return for additional episodes.

Furthermore, Charlie Evans and Shay Rudolph have been confirmed to make guest appearances.


Louisa Levy adapted the literary works for the screen, assuming the dual roles of co-showrunner and executive producer in partnership with Gina Fattore.

Temple Hill Pictures facilitates executive production through Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, and James Seidman, while Leanna Billings of Billings Productions and Neal Flaherty also hold executive producer credits.Additionally, Annika Patton of Temple Hill serves as co-executive producer.


The inaugural season of "Off Campus" resonated with both critical acclaim and audience approval, securing a 92% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.

In her review for Variety, Aramide Tinubu observed, "Off Campus is largely compelling, featuring a delightful rapport between Bright and Cameli, as well as supporting cast members who are afforded distinct opportunities to excel.Furthermore, the series adeptly addresses discourses surrounding sexual assault and consent while simultaneously portraying wholesome sexual interactions and practices."

Raise the Red Lantern Movie

Raise the Red Lantern

Raise the Red Lantern Movie Poster

Original title: Da hong denglong gaogao gua

1991 | PG | 2h 5m

Genre: Drama, Tragedy

Directed by

Zhang Yimou

Written by

Ni Zhen

Based on

Raise the Red Lantern (Wives and Concubines)

by Su Tong

Produced by

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Chiu Fu-sheng

Zhang Wenze

Starring

Gong Li

Ma Jingwu [zh]

He Saifei

Cao Cuifen

Jin Shuyuan

Cinematography Zhao Fei

Edited by Du Yuan

Music by Zhao Jiping

Naoki Tachikawa

Production

companies

Era International

China Film Co-Production Corporation

Distributed by Orion Classics

Release date

November 6, 2026 (United States)

10 September 1991 (Venice)

Running time 125 minutes

Budget $1 million 

Box office $2.6 million (United States)

$3 million+ (Italy), $2 million+ (France) 

$11 million+ (HK$85million+) (Outside Asia)

Countries of origin

China

Hong Kong

Language

Mandarin

Also known as

Đèn Lồng Đỏ Treo Cao

Filming locations

Taiyuan, Shanxi, China

Production companies

ERA International

China Film Co-Production Corporation

Drummer Boy Movie

Drummer Boy

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2026 | PG-13 | 2h 9m

Genre: War

Directors

Ben SmallboneJoel David Smallbone

Writer

Richard L. Ramsey

Stars

Joel David Smallbone

Lucas Leach

India Brown

Release date

November 6, 2026 (United States)

Country of origin

United States

Official site

official site

Language

English

Filming locations

Ireland

Production companies

2521 Entertainment

Angel

Red 56


Producers

Chip Diggins

produced by

Kristy Choo

producer

Luke Smallbone

producer

Justin Tolley

producer

David E. Fischer

executive producer

Josh Walsh

executive producer

Jon Walter

executive producer

Tyler Zacharia

executive producer

Cinematographer

Cathal Watters

cinematographer

Casting Director

Daniel Edwards

casting director

Art Directors

Clodagh Coughlan

art director

Shane McEnroe

supervising art director

Costume Designer

Nadine Powell

costume designer

Queen at Sea Movie

Queen at Sea

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2026 | 2h 1m

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Directed by

Lance Hammer

Written by

Lance Hammer

Produced by

Tristan Goligher

Cast

Juliette Binoche

Tom Courtenay

Anna Calder-Marshall

Florence Hunt

Cinematography

Adolpho Veloso

Edited by Lance Hammer

Production

companies

The Bureau

Alluvial Film Company

Distributed by

Curzon Film (United Kingdom)

Greenwich Entertainment (United States)

Release dates

17 February 2026 (Berlinale)

18 September 2026 (United Kingdom)

30 October 2026 (United States)

Running time 121 minutes

Countries

United Kingdom

United States

Language

English

Box office

$132,474