Sam Mercer, Producer on M. Night Shyamalan Movies and ILM Executive, Dies at 69

Sam Raimi is finally addressing rumors that he’s working on a fourth Spider-Man movie starring Tobey Maguire.

What To Watch.What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — March 15What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — March 22Starring Ewan McGregor and his wife Mary Elizabeth Winstead, “A Gentleman in Moscow” follows Count Alexander Rostov as he loses everything in Post-revolution Russia. He’s imprisoned in house arrest at a luxurious hotel where he makes all manner of friendships and connections.Now streaming on Apple TV+ “STEVE!” is a documentary trailing Steve Martin and his impressive career in comedy.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Italy’s Indiana Production – which is part of pan-European studio Vuelta Group – is making a significant move into the comedy space by forging a multi-picture deal and a creative collaboration pact with multihyphenate Gennaro Nunziante who has directed top local hits including “Quo Vado” that is the country’s all-time highest grosser. Nunziante – who is a writer/director and sometimes actor – and Indiana are jointly mounting a pipeline of theatrical movies with smart storylines rooted in present-day social issues that, at least in some cases, will seek to travel outside Italy.

Highlander icon Christopher Lambert has opened up on the cult movie which catapulted him to stardom and his love for Scotland, where the film was shot and set.

We’re finally getting an update on the future of Pirates of the Caribbean!

Outlander will unfortunately be coming to an end with the show’s upcoming eighth season on Starz.

All it takes is one mention of the phrase “found footage” to elicit a reaction typically leaning in the direction of an eye roll. For decades, this genre, once brimming with promise, having produced now-classics ranging from the likes of “Cannibal Holocaust,” “The Blair Witch Project” and “Cloverfield” has worked its way into an oversaturated avalanche crushed under the weight of countless imitators and slew of “Paranormal Activity” follow-ups.

What To Watch.What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — March 8What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — March 15It’s a big week for releases, with none larger than “3 Body Problem,” the new series developed by the creators of “Game of Thrones” and “True Blood” alum Alexander Woo. David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have produced and written a couple of films since the end of “GOT” but nothing of this scale.

Murtada Elfadl “Night of Nights” throws the audience immediately into the action. A sick man in a wheelchair and his companion are stopped outside a hospital by a security guard. All three men are masked and speaking Chinese.

Great British Menu star and TV presenter Andi Oliver admitted she "wanted to die" following the tragic death of her brother. Her brother, Sean, died in 1990 at the age of just 27 of sickle cell anaemia.The chef – whose daughter is fellow TV presenter Miquita Oliver – has been open about a "nervous breakdown" she had following the loss of her sibling, after battling an eating disorder. Speaking to Saga magazine about the period of time in 2023, Andi said: "I was dangerously ill, sitting in the dark, crying, wanting to die, not being able to stop myself eating.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor M. Emmet Walsh, a veteran character actor who appeared in more than 150 films including “Blade Runner,” “Blood Simple” and “Knives Out” and played Dermot Mulroney’s dad in “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” has died.

Outlander fans reckon that Jamie Fraser actor Sam Heughan might be joining the Harry Potter movies after hinting at a move to the film franchise.

What To Watch.What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — March 1What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — March 8Lindsay Lohan is back with a new Netflix movie. “Irish Wish” follows Lohan as a woman whose ex gets engaged to her best friend. Days before the wedding, she makes a wish, and wakes up days later as the bride to be.

Sam Mercer, who produced seven M. Night Shyamalan films including The Sixth Sense, headed Lucasfilm‘s Industrial Light & Magic and was location manager on several classic 1980s pics, has died. He was 69.

Paul “Polio Paul” Alexander, known for being the man in the iron lung on social media (or @ironlungman), has passed away.

Alongside actresses like Jenna Ortega, Aussie actress Samara Weaving (“Ready or Not,” “The Babysitter,” franchise, “Scream VI”) is one of the modern scream queens. And it doesn’t hurt that the horror genre is as popular as ever, making these actresses increasingly popular for making scary pics.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay has launched joint venture Dynamic Ally Pictures in Germany, further expanding its scripted capacity in the country. The Berlin-based production company, founded and led by “Helgoland 513” executive producers Veronica Priefer and Johannes Kunkel, is dedicated to developing, packaging and distributing scripted content for the German and international market.

Every Friday, as lights go out in Manchester's offices, thousands spill into pubs and bars ready to start their weekend. It may be the end of the working week for most, but for Greater Manchester Police it signals the start of a vitally important operation.

NBCUniversal has confirmed that its new Jurassic World movie will film this year at its own Sky Studios Elstree in the UK.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent At last year’s Cannes Film Festival, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford and Scarlett Johansson hit the red carpet to premiere their latest big movies. But Hollywood may have a much lighter presence at the 2024 edition of one of the world’s most notable film festivals.