Film News Today — October 5, 2026
J. Todd Anderson, ‘The Nice Guys’ Storyboard Artist and Longtime Coen Brothers Collaborator, Dies at 67 and more — today's film signal.
The world of film is always filled with a mix of sadness and excitement, and today's headlines are no exception. The passing of J. Todd Anderson, a longtime collaborator with the Coen Brothers and storyboard artist for 'The Nice Guys', is a loss that will be felt throughout the industry. Meanwhile, fans of the Marvel universe are still reeling from the cancellation of 'Blade', but they may find a new favorite in the gory vampire brawler 'Half', which promises to thrill genre fans. On a more positive note, James Gunn has confirmed that he's already writing his next film, giving fans something to look forward to after the release of 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow'.
But amidst all the news about upcoming films and projects, there are also important reminders of the impact that cinema can have on the world. The director of 'Spotlight' has spoken out about the Catholic Church's ongoing failure to protect children from sexual assault, 10 years after the film's Best Picture win. This serves as a powerful reminder of the role that film can play in bringing attention to important social issues. Additionally, the temporary suspension of production on Daily Wire's pro-ICE film 'Pawn Shop' and the excitement surrounding Pedro Pascal's upcoming role in 'Behemoth!' highlight the complexities and nuances of the film industry, where art and politics often intersect. As the world of film continues to evolve, it's clear that there will always be new stories to tell and important issues to address.
Today's signal:
• J. Todd Anderson, ‘The Nice Guys’ Storyboard Artist and Longtime Coen Brothers Collaborator, Dies at 67 (variety.com)
• Marvel Canceled ‘Blade,’ But the Gory Vampire Brawler ‘Half’ Will Thrill Genre Fans (variety.com)
• James Gunn Confirms He’s ‘Already’ Writing His Next Film Ahead of ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ (variety.com)
• ‘Spotlight’ Director Says The Catholic Church Hasn’t Done ‘Enough’ To Protect Children From Sexual Assault 10 Years After Film’s Best Picture Win: ‘Not Until Every Child Is Safe’ (variety.com)
• Daily Wire’s Pro-ICE Film ‘Pawn Shop’ Production Temporarily Suspended (variety.com)
• Pedro Pascal in ‘Behemoth!’: The Oscar-Worthy Role That He (and Latinos) Have Been Waiting For (variety.com)