“Yes! I see the light!” The scene unfolding between the studios and glass-walled offices high in Hollywood echoes the iconic moment in The Blues Brothers, where John Belushi, bathed in divine blue light, dances down the church aisle, touched by God. After a series of box office successes by Christian filmmakers, faith-based movies are now making a significant impact in Hollywood, attracting millions in investments. Key successes have turned this sector into a hotbed of activity. The Chosen, a multi-season [...]

A recent study reveals a surprising trend in Hollywood: only 10% of the over 500 movies released or scheduled for release by major studios and streaming platforms between 2022 and 2026 were developed internally. This revelation has sparked a debate about whether the industry's current approach is the new standard or a sign that it has become excessively risk-averse. Historically, Hollywood studios have been known for their ability to identify compelling stories, develop scripts, and cast talent, regardless of brand [...]

AI is starting to reshape Hollywood, though not in the way many anticipated. While much of the conversation focuses on software automating tasks such as scriptwriting, de-aging actors, filling backgrounds, or dubbing entire series, the real transformation may lie in how AI alters viewing habits altogether. Computer-generated content—and the platforms that host it—has the potential to further erode Hollywood’s once-steady grip on how people access their entertainment. On TikTok, the revolution has already begun. It goes without saying: TikTok revolutionized [...]

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is firing the opening shot in a brewing battle for dominance in the fall film markets, setting its sights on challenging the American Film Market (AFM) for indie film business supremacy. With TIFF set to introduce its formal market in 2026, bolstered by an eight-figure investment from the Canadian government, the race is on to see if Toronto can dethrone AFM, which has reigned for years as the leading platform for film deal-making. AFM’s [...]

     Set to premiere worldwide on October 10 on Prime Video, “Citadel: Diana” brings a thrilling new chapter to the “Citadel” franchise, starring Italian actress Matilda De Angelis (“The Undoing”) as Diana Cavalieri, an undercover agent trapped behind enemy lines.The Italian-language spin-off continues the high-stakes action of the original series, created by Joe and Anthony Russo, and connects with other international versions, such as “Citadel: Honey Bunny” from India. Set in a near-future Milan of 2030, “Citadel: Diana” follows [...]

With the overwhelming triumph of Shogun, Hollywood kicks off the awards season in what has been the darkest year in decades for the industry's employment figures. The Creative Emmys Awards, held on Saturday and Sunday at the Peacock Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, honor a multitude of technical categories over two days. These awards serve as a prelude to the so-called "television Oscars," whose 76th edition is scheduled for next Sunday, hosted by the father-son duo Dan and Eugene Levy. [...]