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Doc Talk Podcast Goes Live at Hot Springs With Four Oscar Contenders

The Doc Talk Podcast recorded a live episode at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival with filmmakers behind four documentaries gaining momentum in the Oscar race. The films are American Doctor, To Hold a Mountain, Closure and Once Upon a Time in Harlem.

  • Filmmakers behind four documentaries joined a live Doc Talk episode at the Hot Springs festival.
  • The films are American Doctor, To Hold a Mountain, Closure and Once Upon a Time in Harlem.
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Deadline Film
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7 Movies Finished by Second Directors, From ‘Batman 2’ to ‘Spartacus’

A seven-film list covers productions completed by directors who replaced the original filmmakers. It includes ‘Spartacus,’ ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘Justice League’ and ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’

  • The list contains seven films completed by replacement directors.
  • ‘Spartacus’ was released in 1960 after Stanley Kubrick replaced Anthony Mann.
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Variety Film
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Jessie Buckley urges film industry to back grassroots talent over Oscar campaigns

Jessie Buckley said the film industry may place too much emphasis on Oscar marketing campaigns instead of nurturing emerging filmmakers. She spoke in London at the BFI and Chanel awards, where four recipients each received £20,000.

  • Jessie Buckley said nurturing emerging filmmakers may offer more potential than large Oscar marketing campaigns.
  • Four BFI and Chanel award recipients each received £20,000 to develop their work.
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The Guardian Film
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Australian dramedy ‘Her Last Laugh’ heads to Busan buyers with new sales agent

Hong Kong-based Cappu Films is introducing Australian dramedy ‘Her Last Laugh’ to buyers at the Asian Contents & Film Market during the Busan International Film Festival. The company has taken on sales rights outside Australia and New Zealand.

  • Cappu Films has taken on sales for ‘Her Last Laugh’ outside Australia and New Zealand.
  • The film is being presented to buyers at the Asian Contents & Film Market during the Busan International Film Festival.
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Variety Film
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Apple commissions photographers for new ‘Shot on iPhone Duo’ camera campaign

Apple published a six-photo Instagram carousel for its “Shot on iPhone Duo” campaign, featuring work commissioned from Jake Michaels and Jason Nocito. Pre-orders open Friday, October 16, with deliveries and in-store availability beginning October 23.

  • Apple published six photos by Jake Michaels and Jason Nocito for the “Shot on iPhone Duo” campaign.
  • The iPhone Duo features 48-megapixel rear cameras and a 12-megapixel front camera.
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Gaza documentary NAZA tops Italy’s box office ahead of Avengers Endgame: Encore

The Gaza documentary NAZA has opened at No. 1 at the Italian box office, ahead of Avengers Endgame: Encore. It grossed about €1.1m by the end of Tuesday, prompting more than 150 Italian cinemas to extend its run.

  • NAZA has taken the top spot at Italy’s box office ahead of Avengers Endgame: Encore.
  • The documentary had grossed about €1.1m by the end of Tuesday.
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The Guardian Film
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Lukas Dhont and Valentin Hadjadj to Discuss the Score for ‘Coward’

Lukas Dhont and Valentin Hadjadj will discuss the music for ‘Coward’ during the World Soundtrack Awards’ Film Music Days. A separate talk will focus on Edward Berger, Volker Bertelmann and ‘The Riders,’ starring Brad Pitt.

  • Lukas Dhont and Valentin Hadjadj will discuss the score for ‘Coward.’
  • Edward Berger and Volker Bertelmann will discuss the music for ‘The Riders.’
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Variety Film
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Live-action The Legend of Zelda titled simply 'The Legend of Zelda' — trailer and details from Nintendo Direct

At the 40th‑anniversary Nintendo Direct, Columbia Pictures and Nintendo released the first trailer for the live‑action The Legend of Zelda. Wes Ball directs; principal photography began in October 2025 and has wrapped in New Zealand, with a theatrical release set for April 30, 2027 and a later Netflix stream.

  • Columbia Pictures and Nintendo released the first trailer for the live‑action The Legend of Zelda.
  • Wes Ball directs; principal photography began in October 2025 and has wrapped in New Zealand.
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