Film News Today — September 4, 2026

The world of film is abuzz with exciting new projects and announcements. International productions are on the rise, with Manisha Koirala set to star in the upcoming 'Cowgirls & Indians,' which is slated to begin shooting in Texas this November. Meanwhile, over in Asia, the Busan Market has launched Doc Square and Impact Asia, a new initiative that aims to make a splash in the industry. The festival has also named Yim Siwan as the host of its closing ceremony, adding to the excitement.

From Asia to Europe and the Americas, there's a flurry of activity in the film world. Production has started on Finn Szumlas' debut feature 'Stairway to Earth,' starring Magdalena Koleśnik and Kay Greidanus. Remakes are also in the air, with Indonesia's '2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7' getting a Philippine remake from Viva Communications, and the French horror film 'Vincent Must Die' set to be reimagined by AR Content, Vertigo, and Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Closer to home, Ekta Kapoor and Gunjan Soni have unveiled a massive deal with YouTube India, which will see five new shows and 200 episodes produced exclusively for the platform. With so much happening, it's an exciting time to be a film enthusiast.

Today's signal:
• Manisha Koirala Attached to Star in ‘Cowgirls & Indians,’ Set for November Texas Shoot (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Busan Market Unveils Doc Square, Launches Impact Asia as Yim Siwan Named Festival Closing Ceremony Host (variety.com)
• Magdalena Koleśnik and Kay Greidanus to Lead Finn Szumlas’ Debut Feature ‘Stairway to Earth’ as Production Starts (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Indonesia’s ‘2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7’ Gets Philippine Remake From Viva Communications (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Ekta Kapoor, Gunjan Soni Unpack Balaji’s Five-Show, 200-Episode YouTube India Deal (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• AR Content, Vertigo, Blumhouse Atomic Monster Set Remake of Genre-Bending, Satirical French Horror ‘Vincent Must Die’ (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)