Film News Today — September 15, 2026
Alma Pöysti, William Spetz, Pekka Strang Join Jon Blahed’s Romantic Comedy ‘The Bottom Line’ (EXCLUSIVE) and more — today's film signal.
The world of film is abuzz with exciting announcements and prestigious recognitions. In the realm of new projects, Alma Pöysti, William Spetz, and Pekka Strang have joined forces with Jon Blahed on the romantic comedy 'The Bottom Line', while Finnish production company Gutsy Pictures has partnered with MTV, Zeitsprung, and Götafilm on Zaida Bergroth's 'Dangerous Woman'. Meanwhile, the San Sebastian and Busan title 'In My Father's Room' has been sold wide to Bitters End, and Barcelona's Serielizados Pro has revealed its program and Co-Pro pitch, with notable mentions for Carlos Marques-Marcet and the Vilapuig Sisters.
The industry is also taking a moment to celebrate achievements and honor talented individuals. Kore-eda Hirokazu is set to receive a Cinema honorary award from the Singapore Film Festival, and Yim Soon-rye will head the Asian Competition jury. In a related note, actress Sally Field has made headlines by becoming the oldest Emmy winner in her category, using her acceptance as an opportunity to emphasize the importance of diverse voices in the industry, subtly referencing the recent Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. These stories highlight the ongoing creativity and dedication within the film community.
Today's signal:
• Alma Pöysti, William Spetz, Pekka Strang Join Jon Blahed’s Romantic Comedy ‘The Bottom Line’ (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• San Sebastian and Busan Title ‘In My Father’s Room’ Sells Wide for Bitters End (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Barcelona’s Serielizados Pro Reveals Program and Mind the Gap Co-Pro Pitch: Carlos Marques-Marcet, Vilapuig Sisters Make the Cut (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Finland’s Gutsy Pictures Pacts with MTV, Germany’s Zeitsprung, Sweden’s Götafilm on Zaida Bergroth’s ‘Dangerous Woman’ (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Kore-eda Hirokazu to Receive Cinema Honorary Award From Singapore Film Festival, Yim Soon-rye to Head Asian Competition Jury (variety.com)
• Sally Field Becomes Oldest Emmy Winner in Her Category and Shades Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: ‘Our Voices Matter’ (variety.com)