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Emily St. John Mandel’s latest novel, *Exit Party*, turns a fractured 2031 America into a laboratory of porous time and doppelgängers. Critics are already debating whether its eerie ingenuity marks a new high point in her speculative oeuvre.
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Netflix has premiered 'Crew Girl,' a new young adult drama created by Vivian Lin, set in the competitive world of rowing. The series, starring Miku Martineau, has garnered a polarized critical response, frequently cited for fulfilling genre expectations without offering substantial innovation.
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Telekom Srbija is actively pursuing an ambitious strategy to transform the Serbian production landscape into a global force, with significant strides already visible in international distribution and industry recognition. This initiative aims to establish the telecommunications giant as a dominant production hub across the former Yugoslav region and beyond.
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Portland‑based studio Laika will debut its latest stop‑motion feature, 'Wildwood', as the opening night film of the American Film Institute’s 40th festival on Oct. 21. The screening marks the film’s first showing in the United States and underscores the studio’s continued presence at major cultural events.
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London's National Theatre unveiled a 2027 programme featuring 18 productions, eight of which are world premieres. The lineup is anchored by high‑profile talent including Paul Mescal, Emma Corrin and Emilia Clarke, and spans new works, a West Side Story revival and a political drama about former prime minister John Major.
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Netflix has ordered a television series based on Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer‑winning novel Lonesome Dove. The adaptation will be written and run by Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart, the showrunners of the streaming drama East of Eden.
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Streaming giant Netflix has commissioned a television series based on Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer‑winning western novel, with Oscar‑nominated screenwriter Zoe Kazan and veteran writer Jeb Stuart at the helm. The project follows a celebrated 1989 CBS miniseries and signals Netflix’s continued investment in the western genre.
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Warner Bros. is developing a feature-film reboot of the 1960s spy comedy 'Get Smart' with writer Seth Grahame‑Smith, and four‑time Emmy winner John Mulaney is being considered for the titular role. The project remains in its early stages, according to multiple entertainment outlets.
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Veteran actor Gary Oldman told Canadian broadcaster Global that the new 007 has already been selected, though the studio has not announced it. He said his fingers are crossed that his "Slow Horses" colleague Jack Lowden will be the next Bond.
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British comedian Freddie Meredith, known for his roles in "Such Brave Girls" and "Big Boys," has been added to the cast of "Saturday Night Live U.K." ahead of its second season, which premieres on September 12 with Jeff Goldblum as host. The appointment marks a notable infusion of stage‑derived talent into the BBC‑One comedy flagship.
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The Venice Film Festival concluded with a strong focus on acclaimed international filmmakers, significant industry initiatives, and an unexpected on-screen halt during a competition screening. Directors Lav Diaz, Tsai Ming-liang, and Kore-eda Hirokazu presented new works, while a new cinema academy for Gaza was launched.
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The second night of the Creative Arts Emmys saw a posthumous honor for Rob Reiner and significant wins for 'DTF St. Louis' and 'Widow's Bay.' These early awards set the stage for a competitive main Emmy telecast, with Apple TV and HBO Max emerging as strong contenders.