Orlando Parfitt
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NewsRob Reiner’s son Nick “booked for murder” after parents found dead at home
His bail has been set at $4m and he was charged today.
NewsDirector Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead at home, police investigating “apparent homicide”
A source told NBC that the couple died of stab wounds.
News‘One Battle After Another’ tops Golden Globe nominations followed by ‘Sentimental Value’, ‘Sinners’
Neon, Warner Bros and Netflix lead the distributors chart.
NewsNetflix’s Ted Sarandos pledges to continue theatrical releases for Warner Bros films
“I wouldn’t look at this as a change in approach for Netflix movies or Warner movies for that matter.”
NewsNetflix in exclusive talks to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s film and TV assets; first industry reaction
The streaming giant has offered $28 a share and a $5bn breakup fee if regulators block the deal, according to reports.
News‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ leads Spirit Award nominations
Close behind are ‘Blue Sun Palace’, ‘Lurker’, ‘One Of Them Days’, ‘Sorry, Baby’ and ‘Train Dreams’.
News£750m Marlow Film Studios plans approved by UK government
Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris and James Cameron are among those backing the project.
NewsHas it been a good year for original IP at the box office? – The Screen Podcast
Also: Americas editor Jeremy Kay rounds up the buzzy packages and vibes on the ground at this year’s AFM.
News‘The Outrun’, ‘On Falling’ lead winners at Bafta Scotland awards
Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle won the acting prizes.
NewsOscars best international feature 2026: all the films submitted
Screen is profiling each contender on this page.
News‘Once Were Warriors’ director Lee Tamahori dies at 75
His other films included ’Along Came A Spider’ and ’Die Another Day’.
FeaturesThe Brit 50: 42
UK and US-based outfit 42 has a long-running partnership with Amazon and a successful management arm
FeaturesThe Brit 50: The Bureau
The Bureau’s UK office continues to pursue director-driven projects while seeking to branch out into international co-productions
News‘I See The Demon’ leads winners at UK’s Grimmfest film festival
Jacob Lees Johnson’s sci-fi horror won best film and best screenplay.
NewsWarner Bros Discovery explores potential sale
WBD said its board had “initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value”.
News‘Conclave’, ‘The Brutalist’ composers lead winners at 2025 World Soundtrack Awards
Other winners included ’Severence’ composer Theodore Shapiro and ‘El Mal’ from ’Emilia Perez’.
News‘Palestine 36’: first trailer for Annemarie Jacir’s Palestine Oscar entry
EXCLUSIVE: The film will have its UK premiere at the London Film Festival on Friday.
NewsTallinn unveils official selection competition with 16 world premieres
Lineup includes new films from Abu Bakr Shawky, George Ovashvili and Richard Hawkins.
News‘The Outrun’ leads 2025 Bafta Scotland nominations
The ceremony will take place in Glasgow on November 16.
NewsTrump again threatens “100% tariff” on all films made outside the United States
”Our movie-making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries.”