Film News Today — July 17, 2026

The world of film is abuzz with exciting announcements and releases. In the realm of animation, DreamWorks Animation has set a global release date for its upcoming film 'All Wishes Come True!', although details about the movie are still scarce. Meanwhile, fans of the 'Kung Fu Panda' franchise can look forward to reuniting with Po as 'Kung Fu Panda 3' studio announces its plans for a wide release. On the casting front, rising British star Sophie Simnett has joined a new black-and-white silent comedy titled 'The Candidate', adding to her growing filmography.

From international productions to highly anticipated epics, there's a lot to look forward to. The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is set to kick off with 'Members of the Problematic Family', a Berlinale title that promises to be a thought-provoking watch. In other news, Aamir Khan has addressed rumors surrounding his character in '3 Idiots', denying any direct inspiration from activist Sonam Wangchuk. Hollywood's biggest stars are also gearing up for awards season, with Emmy predictions heating up as networks compete for top honors. Christopher Nolan's epic adaptation of 'The Odyssey' is another highly anticipated release, with a star-studded cast bringing ancient Greek heroes and gods to life.

Today's signal:
• ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Studio Sets Global Release for ‘All Wishes Come True!’ (variety.com)
• Rising Brit Star Sophie Simnett Joins Black-and-White Silent Comedy ‘The Candidate’ (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Aamir Khan Denies ‘3 Idiots’ Character Was Based on Activist Sonam Wangchuk (variety.com)
• Berlinale Title ‘Members of the Problematic Family’ to Open Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Emmy Predictions: What Happens When One Network Has the Two Most-Nominated Series? (variety.com)
• ‘The Odyssey’ Cast Guide: All the Heroes, Gods and Characters in Christopher Nolan’s Greek Epic (variety.com)