Film News Today — August 25, 2026

The world of film is abuzz with exciting new developments and announcements. In the realm of international productions, several new projects have been unveiled, including Thai horror film 'Tame' which has launched on EST N8 and B-EST Pictures, and 'Juul', a CGI animated movie featuring Lenny Henry, which has joined Studio 100 Film's Toronto sales slate. Meanwhile, Oscar nominations are heating up, with South Korea selecting Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' for the International Feature race.

In other news, there are changes happening behind the scenes, with Hilary Strong stepping down from John Gore Studios. On the casting front, Tawfeek Barhom is set to star in 'Borderline' by Oscar-nominated director Yves Piat. The Busan film festival has also announced its lineups for Korean Cinema Today and On Screen, featuring a range of highly anticipated titles including Na Hong-Jin's 'Hope', Netflix's 'Dead-End Job' and 'Blue Road', and Disney+'s 'The Remarried Empress'. With so many new projects and announcements emerging, it's an exciting time for film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.

Today's signal:
• Pimmada Chaisakcharoen’s Thai Horror ‘Tame’ Launches EST N8, BrandThink’s B-EST Pictures (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Oscars: South Korea Selects Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ for International Feature Race (variety.com)
• CGI Animated Movie ‘Juul,’ Featuring Lenny Henry, Joins Studio 100 Film’s Toronto Sales Slate (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Hilary Strong Stepping Down From John Gore Studios (variety.com)
• ‘Cairo Conspiracy’s Tawfeek Barhom to Star in Les Valseurs’ ‘Borderline’ by Oscar-Nominated Yves Piat (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Na Hong-Jin’s ‘Hope,’ Netflix’s ‘Dead-End Job’ and ‘Blue Road,’ Disney+’s ‘The Remarried Empress’ Among Selections as Busan Unveils Korean Cinema Today, On Screen Lineups (variety.com)