Film News Today — October 21, 2026
Ozzy Osbourne Was ‘Flying High’ Until the ‘Day He Passed’ After Final Concert, Sharon Osbourne Says: ‘We Hadn’t Seen Him That Way in Years’ and more — today's film signal.
The world of film is abuzz with a mix of nostalgia, celebration, and innovation, as today's headlines weave a narrative that takes us on a journey from the past to the present. We start with a poignant reflection on the life of a rock legend, Ozzy Osbourne, whose final concert marked a high point before his passing, according to his wife Sharon Osbourne. This somber note is balanced by the excitement of upcoming film competitions, such as the Tokyo Filmex, which will feature Oscar entries from Thailand and Nepal, and boast a jury that includes the acclaimed Lee Kang-sheng.
As we delve deeper into the day's news, we find ourselves reminiscing about classic films, thanks to Julia Stiles' emotional reunion with her '10 Things I Hate About You' castmates on 'Dancing With the Stars', which included a heartfelt tribute to the late Heath Ledger. The film world is also looking to the future, with the announcement of Disney+'s and Hulu's Japanese horror series 'Night Tales Club', which boasts an impressive lineup of directors, including Kurosawa Kiyoshi and Shimizu Takashi. Meanwhile, the Access: Horror Virtual Film Festival is pushing boundaries by challenging traditional horror tropes and shedding light on disability in a unique and thought-provoking way, making for a truly diverse and captivating day in the world of film.
Today's signal:
• Ozzy Osbourne Was ‘Flying High’ Until the ‘Day He Passed’ After Final Concert, Sharon Osbourne Says: ‘We Hadn’t Seen Him That Way in Years’ (variety.com)
• Oscar Entries From Thailand, Nepal Head to Tokyo Filmex Competition; Lee Kang-sheng Joins Jury (variety.com)
• Julia Stiles ‘Bawled’ Before Heath Ledger Tribute, Breaks Down ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Cast Reunion on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ (variety.com)
• Julia Stiles Reunites With ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Cast, Cries During Heath Ledger Tribute on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ (variety.com)
• Kurosawa Kiyoshi, Shimizu Takashi Among Directors of Disney+, Hulu Japanese Horror Series ‘Night Tales Club’ (variety.com)
• Access: Horror Virtual Film Festival Sheds Light on Disability by ‘Centering Ableism as the Horror Rather Than Disability’ (variety.com)