Film News Today — September 30, 2026
Beta Film Takes ‘Rex – Vienna Calling’ Worldwide as Season 2 Goes Into Production (EXCLUSIVE) and more — today's film signal.
The world of film is abuzz with exciting developments, from new productions to premieres and industry shifts. In the realm of international productions, Beta Film has taken on 'Rex – Vienna Calling' worldwide, with the series even going into production on its second season, showing promise for the European television market. Meanwhile, UK film distributor True Brit Entertainment, headed by Zygi Kamasa, has filed for administration, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by companies in the entertainment industry.
From Europe to the red carpet, activist Greta Thunberg made a surprise appearance at the Zurich premiere of 'My Home of Wind and Sand,' using the platform to speak out against the occupation of Western Sahara. In other news, creator Aaron Sorkin opened up about the reshoots of his latest film, attributing changes to a 'social reckoning' rather than backlash from a divisive trailer. The film festival circuit also saw its share of winners, with 'Final Payment' and 'Zoom In, Zoom Out' taking top honors at Pingyao, while 'Congo Boy' received the prestigious Rossellini Prize. On a lighter note, Christy Carlson Romano reflected on her time working with Shia LaBeouf on the Disney Channel show 'Even Stevens,' describing their on-set dynamic as being 'like oil and water.'
Today's signal:
• Beta Film Takes ‘Rex – Vienna Calling’ Worldwide as Season 2 Goes Into Production (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Zygi Kamasa’s U.K. Film Distributor True Brit Entertainment Files for Administration (variety.com)
• Greta Thunberg Makes Surprise Appearance at Zurich Premiere of ‘My Home of Wind and Sand,’ Denounces Occupation of Western Sahara (variety.com)
• Aaron Sorkin Says ‘Social Reckoning’ Reshoots Had Nothing to Do With Trailer Backlash, Explains Why Trump Isn’t Named: It’s ‘Not a Red-Blue Thing’ (variety.com)
• ‘Final Payment,’ ‘Zoom In, Zoom Out’ Win Big at Pingyao; ‘Congo Boy’ Takes Rossellini Prize (variety.com)
• Christy Carlson Romano Says She and ‘Even Stevens’ Co-Star Shia LaBeouf Were ‘Like Oil and Water’ While Filming the Disney Channel Show (variety.com)