Film News Today — August 24, 2026
Alia Bhatt’s Young-Adult Rom-Com ‘Don’t Be Shy’ Sets September Prime Video Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) and more — today's film signal.
The world of film is abuzz with exciting announcements and tributes. In entertainment news, Alia Bhatt's upcoming young-adult romantic comedy "Don't Be Shy" is set to premiere on Prime Video in September, adding to the platform's growing slate of original content. Meanwhile, the film community is mourning the loss of Shelley Fabares, the star of classic TV shows "The Donna Reed Show" and "Coach," who has passed away at the age of 82.
International film festivals are also making headlines, with the Deauville American Film Festival unveiling its industry lineup and the Busan International Film Festival announcing the lineup for its Vision section, featuring 23 films. The Haugesund International Film Festival has kicked off with a powerful opener, "Beloved," written by Nobel Prize winner Jon Fosse and directed by Erik Poppe, which explores themes of honesty and truthfulness. And in box office news, South Korea's "The Odyssey" has taken the top spot, outpacing the latest "Spider-Man" installment.
Today's signal:
• Alia Bhatt’s Young-Adult Rom-Com ‘Don’t Be Shy’ Sets September Prime Video Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Shelley Fabares, Star of ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ Dead at 82 (rollingstone.com)
• Deauville American Film Festival Reveals Industry Lineup (variety.com)
• Erik Poppe Talks Haugesund Opener ‘Beloved,’ Written by Nobel Prize Winner Jon Fosse: ‘People Long for Something Honest and Truthful’ (variety.com)
• Korea Box Office: ‘The Odyssey’ Outmuscles ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ to Hold Top Spot (variety.com)
• Busan Unveils 23-Film Vision Section Lineup (variety.com)