Yeon Sang-Ho’s Cannes Midnight Title ‘Colony’ Passes 3 Million Admissions On Korean Release
Yeon Sang‑ho’s zombie thriller *Colony* has surged past 3.47 million admissions in South Korea, generating $24.84 million in box‑office revenue. The film reached the three‑million‑admissions milestone in just ten days, outpacing the pace of the year’s top‑grossing local title *The King’s Warden*. Distributed by Showbox, *Colony* has been sold to more than 120 territories worldwide, reinforcing its global appeal. Its strong domestic performance places it as the second‑highest‑grossing Korean film of 2026.
KSI Leaving The Sidemen After 13 Years
British YouTube star KSI announced his departure from the Sidemen collective after 13 years, posting a personal video to his 18.4 million subscribers. The remaining members confirmed the news, expressing sadness but assuring fans of upcoming projects. KSI, who has expanded...
‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ & ‘The Bachelor’ Set For Little Dot Studios Channels Through WBITVP Deal
Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) has expanded its multi‑year deal with All3Media‑owned Little Dot Studios, licensing over 4,000 hours of reality, dating and factual‑entertainment titles—including “Who Do You Think You Are?,” “The Bachelor” and “First Dates”—to Little Dot’s network of YouTube FAST channels. The...
Scripps’ 54 Local Stations Go Dark On DirecTV Amid Retransmission Dispute
Scripps Local Media pulled its 54 broadcast stations in 36 Nielsen markets from DirecTV after the two sides failed to agree on retransmission fees. DirecTV alleges Scripps is demanding the highest carriage rates it has ever faced, while Scripps says...
Warner Bros’ Michael De Luca On Why ‘Backrooms’ & ‘Obsession’ Are Clicking: “These Filmmakers Are In A Dialogue With Their...
Warner Bros. Motion Picture Co‑Chair Michael De Luca highlighted the box‑office success of YouTube creators Kane Parsons and Curry Barker, whose films *Backrooms* and *Obsession* opened to roughly $86 million and $106 million respectively. He credited their extensive online audience engagement, describing...
Neon Boss Tom Quinn Isn’t A Fan Of Industry Consolidation: “How Would You Feel If A24 & Neon Merged? That...
Indie distributor Neon’s co‑founder and CEO Tom Quinn publicly rebuked the wave of mega‑mergers reshaping Hollywood, likening a hypothetical A24‑Neon combo to a “ridiculous” scenario. Speaking at the Produced By Conference, he warned that the Paramount‑Warner Bros merger would introduce layers...
Leah McSweeney Claims ‘RHONY’ Smear Campaign From NBCU Exec & Andy Cohen In Bid To Save Booze- & Drug-Drenched Lawsuit
Leah McSweeney has expanded her lawsuit against Andy Cohen, Bravo, NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery by naming NBCU executive Jennifer Geisser as the alleged mastermind of a coordinated smear campaign. The defendants have filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint, and Judge Lewis Liman...
‘The Birds’ Limited Series Starring Sarah Snook Hits TV Marketplace; New Take On Hitchcock’s Classic Comes From Tom Spezialy, David...
Universal International Studios and Heyday Television are marketing a limited‑series remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 classic *The Birds*. Emmy‑winner Sarah Snook stars as Myra Massey, a magistrate thrust into a murder‑mystery in modern‑day Alaska where avian attacks erupt. Writer‑producer Tom Spezialy says the show...
The Match Factory Locks Distribution Deals On Cannes Titles ‘Fatherland’, ‘Coward’, ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ & ‘Teenage Sex And Death At...
The Match Factory announced a sweeping set of distribution agreements for its Cannes 2026 slate, covering four auteur‑driven titles. Paweł Pawlikowski’s "Fatherland" sold to more than twenty territories across Europe, Asia and the MENA region. Lukas Dhont’s "Coward" secured deals...
Korean Officials & Industry Execs Launch Committee To Discuss Six-Month Theatrical Window
South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Film Council have formed a public‑private committee to shape a six‑month theatrical window before films can appear on streaming services. The bill is pending in the National Assembly, and...
Let The ‘Backrooms’ Bonanza Begin: Previews For Kane Parsons Movie At $9M – Late Thursday Box Office
A24 and director‑first‑timer Kane Parsons’ adaptation of the viral Backrooms franchise generated $9 million in Thursday previews, outpacing the $7.8 million preview for Scream 7 and edging close to John Wick 4 and Eternals. The film, produced on a sub‑$10 million budget by Atomic Monster, Blumhouse,...
‘The Testaments’ EP Warren Littlefield On Discovering Chase Infiniti & Lucy Halliday; A Season 2 Tease; ‘Fargo’ Season 6 &...
Hulu’s *The Testaments* season 1 finale delivered 45 million hours of viewing, prompting a season 2 renewal announced on May 20. Executive producer Warren Littlefield revealed that two more seasons are slated, creating a three‑season story arc that will continue June’s daughter Hannah’s journey....
‘Nemesis’ Gains Traction On Netflix As Duffers-Produced ‘The Boroughs’ Debuts At No. 2
Netflix’s original thriller Nemesis surged 61% week‑over‑week, pulling 11.4 million U.S. English‑language views from May 18‑24 and clinching the top spot on the platform’s weekly TV chart. The Duffer Brothers‑produced drama The Boroughs debuted at No. 2 with 5.6 million views, a modest start compared with the...
Live Nation’s Veeps Locks In Free Saturday Night Digital Streams Of Major League Wrestling
Live Nation’s Veeps platform has secured a weekly, free‑to‑watch slot for Major League Wrestling’s flagship series, MLW Fusion, starting this Saturday. The partnership includes quarterly pay‑per‑view events, exclusive limited‑edition merchandise drops, and live‑stream giveaways. Veeps, which traditionally focused on concert...
Tom Francis Joins ‘The Off Weeks’ Apple TV Limited Series
Tony‑nominee Tom Francis has joined Apple TV+’s limited series “The Off Weeks” in a recurring role as the son of Richard Gere’s character. The eight‑episode drama, starring Jessica Chastain and Ben Stiller, follows a divorced writing professor navigating custody “on weeks”...