Film News Today — November 9, 2026
Anthony Chen-Produced ‘Somewhere in the South’ Wins Top Prize at Taiwan Creative Content Fest Pitching Awards, ‘Reunion Dinner’ Takes Three and more — today's film signal.
The world of film is abuzz with exciting news and updates from around the globe. In a celebration of innovative storytelling, Anthony Chen-produced 'Somewhere in the South' took home the top prize at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest Pitching Awards, beating out other notable contenders including 'Reunion Dinner', which managed to snag three awards of its own. Meanwhile, in the United States, entertainment heavyweights like Ariana Grande, Ben Stiller, and Robert De Niro recently made appearances on 'The Tonight Show', bringing their unique charm to late-night television.
From Asia to Europe and beyond, emerging and established filmmakers are making waves with new projects and releases. Ayman El Amir, director of the Cannes Prize-winning 'Brink of Dreams', is set to helm a dark comedy that explores Egypt's obsession with fame, while Todd Goldwyn is banking on the French WWII epic 'De Gaulle' to resonate with U.S. audiences. In other exciting developments, 'Gangs of London' director Kim Hong-sun is currently shooting the Korean martial arts action film 'The Hit List', starring Jung Woo-sung and 'Squid Game' star Wi Ha-jun. As the film industry continues to evolve, we also take a moment to remember the acclaimed director Sebastián Lelio, known for his thoughtful and stylish portrayals of women's stories.
Today's signal:
• Anthony Chen-Produced ‘Somewhere in the South’ Wins Top Prize at Taiwan Creative Content Fest Pitching Awards, ‘Reunion Dinner’ Takes Three (variety.com)
• Watch Ariana Grande, Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro Take Over ‘The Tonight Show’ (rollingstone.com)
• Cannes Prize-Winning ‘Brink of Dreams’ Director Ayman El Amir Preps Dark Comedy About Egypt’s Obsession With ‘Fame at All Costs’ (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Goldwyn Bets on French WW2 Epic ‘De Gaulle’ Crossing Over to U.S. Audiences: ‘It’s the Story of an Ally’ (variety.com)
• ‘Gangs of London’ Director Kim Hong-sun Shoots Korean Martial Arts Action Film ‘The Hit List’ With Jung Woo-sung, ‘Squid Game’ Star Wi Ha-jun (variety.com)
• Remembering Sebastián Lelio, an Auteur Who Centered Women’s Stories With Style and Sensitivity (variety.com)