Film News Today — August 17, 2026
Deluxe Media and Tohokushinsha Film Corporation Set Strategic Asia-Pacific Localization Partnership (EXCLUSIVE) and more — today's film signal.
The global film industry is abuzz with exciting developments, from strategic partnerships to box office hits and insightful interviews. In a move that promises to expand content reach across the Asia-Pacific region, Deluxe Media has teamed up with Tohokushinsha Film Corporation in a newly announced partnership. This collaboration aims to bring more localized content to audiences, further diversifying the cinematic landscape. Meanwhile, in Mexico, Zoe Films is building momentum with its upcoming festival title 'Isabel Hernández', which has just been boarded by Madrefoca.
From international partnerships to domestic successes, the film world is thriving. At the Korea box office, Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' continues to captivate audiences, outperforming 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' in its second weekend. The industry is also abuzz with conversations about the future of audiovisual media, with former Costa Rican Film Commissioner Marysela Zamora predicting a pivotal role for Spanish-language content. In a different vein, documentaries are offering unique perspectives, such as 'The End of Tom Six', a confessional film that finds the director of the 'Human Centipede' series responding to his diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. And in a testament to the power of creative exchange, Kenneth Branagh shares stories of his experiences working with esteemed directors like Christopher Nolan.
Today's signal:
• Deluxe Media and Tohokushinsha Film Corporation Set Strategic Asia-Pacific Localization Partnership (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Mexico’s Madrefoca Boards ‘Isabel Hernández’ as Zoe Films Builds Festival Momentum (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Korea Box Office: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Outpaces ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Again in Strong Second Weekend (variety.com)
• Former Costa Rican Film Commissioner Marysela Zamora: ‘I Believe That the Next Great Chapter in Audiovisual Media Will Be Written in Spanish’ (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• ‘The End of Tom Six’ Review: The Director of the ‘Human Centipede’ Films Has Multiple Sclerosis and Is Sharing the Horror. This Confessional Doc Is His Witty Self-Defense (variety.com)
• ‘I Don’t Know’: Kenneth Branagh on Directing, ‘Harry Potter’ and How Christopher Nolan Had Him Speaking Russian Backwards (variety.com)