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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 16h

‘Mortal Kombat III’ – Warner Bros. Already Developing Third Installment in Movie Franchise

Ahead of the release of Mortal Kombat II in theaters on May 15, 2026, writer Jeremy Slater (“The Exorcist,” “Moon Knight”) has announced at New York Comic Con today that Warner Bros. has already hired...

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 1d

“Sometimes, it feels like a companion piece to NIGHTMARE ALLEY about a guy way over his head until his actions blow back in his face. A Catholic reckoning for those who believe they’re masters and gods.” - @stevensantos.bsky.social on del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN

Top Films from BeyondFest: Highlights & Insights on Cinema

Experience BeyondFest highlights as we explore exciting films, Q&As, and a nostalgic look back at fan-favorites in LA this fall.

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 1d

RIP Diane Keaton

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 2d

EDDINGTON is still the best film so far this year.

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 2d

"...there also has been caution among the studios over any law that may stifle the growth of AI, a technology that holds the promise of greatly reducing out-of-control production costs."

Sora Is Coming, Sora Is Here, And Hollywood Is Sore

Studios and top agency CAA collectively sounded the alarm this week over Sora 2, Open AI's latest generative AI video model.

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 2d

"I texted Safdie to say that I thought the movie was “Milos Forman on steroids,” as it reminded me of the Czech New Wave director’s naturalistic pitch-black humor all the way through. He was thrilled, he told me, because his father used to show him Forman movies..." - @erickohn.bsky.social

'Marty Supreme' and Milos Forman

The premiere of the new Josh Safdie movie yields insight into the value of homage and influence in our tech-addled world.

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 2d

"Many department receive notices, and an official says cuts will affect ‘thousands of federal workers’"

White House Starts Mass Layoffs of Government Workers

OMB chief Russell Vought made the announcement on social media as the shutdown continued.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

Reporting live from Chicago, there’s no “hellscape” I’d rather be in.

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 2d

"There are approximately 1.6 billion active TikTokers."

The Definitive Guide to the Creators EcoSphere

A media expert delved deep into the data and created a one-of-a-kind map to the influencer universe in 2025.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 3d

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Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 3d

“Director of photography Malik Hassan Sayeed made a stunning debut with Spike Lee's "Clockers" in 1995 before leaving feature films for commercials.”

How Luca Guadagnino Lured One of the Greatest, Most Elusive DPs Back to Movies for ‘After the Hunt’

Luca Guadagnino talks about luring the 'Clockers' cinematographer back to feature films after a 25-year hiatus for 'After the Hunt.'

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 3d

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER will be available on VOD on November 25th

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 3d

“Military occupation doesn’t make our city safer. Resources and investment makes our city safer.” thank you Bri and all the other protestors who took the time to speak with me last night in Chicago.

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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 3d

My next book will be a biography of Jack Nicholson, written as an epic story of the transformation of the movie industry and modern masculinity from the 1950s to the present, with Nicholson as the main character. The title: Leading Man.

New York Times bestselling author and film & TV critic at New York Magazine Matt Zoller Seitz's LEADING MAN, the definitive biography of Jack Nicholson, casting Nicholson as the complex main character in an era of American culture spanning six decades, while shining a light on the actor’s crucial role in shaping modern masculinity, both on and off the screen, based on new interviews and original reporting, to Amar Deol at Grand Central, in an exclusive submission, by Ethan Bassoff at WME.

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 3d

Start the Oscar drum rolls…

HAMNET - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters This Thanksgiving

YouTube video by Focus Features

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 4d

IRS to furlough 34,000 employees due to US government shutdown

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service will furlough more than 34,000 employees beginning Oct. 8 due to the government shutdown, according to a statement published on the agency's website.

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 4d

AI could ‘destroy nearly 100 million jobs,’ Senate report finds

The report identified 20 jobs at significant risk from AI, 15 of which could see more than half of their positions replaced.

www.newsweek.com

Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 4d

Tales from the Crypt (1972) - Trailer HD 1080p

YouTube video by Grindhouse Movie Trailers

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 5d

“One of the most troubling elements of our current moment, as evidenced by the sudden inescapability of AI images, is that many seem eager to leap past the jagged road bumps of technological progress and settle for what’s being deemed good enough…” - @kphipps3000.bsky.social

Could the AirPods Pro 3 Mean the End of Subtitles?

Apple’s newest headphones boast an instantaneous translation app. Let’s put them to the test in a movie theater.

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 5d

Paramount Shake-Up: Chris Aronson Exits Movie Studio as President of Domestic Distribution

He's the latest executive to leave as David Ellison reshapes Paramount after the merger with this company, Skydance.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 5d

"Advertisers can now target Instacart shoppers on TikTok thanks to a new integration between the two companies..."

CPG Advertisers Can Now Target Instacart Shoppers on TikTok

Companies can use Instacart data to inform their ad campaigns from within TikTok’s ad buying interface.

www.adweek.com

Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 5d

“Leonardo DiCaprio is in early talks to star in the role of Chris Shiherlis, the character played by Val Kilmer in the 1995 original.”

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Nelson Carvajal @nelsoncarvajal.com · 6d

"Advertisers may soon have to decide whether to invest in ChatGPT as a paid media channel."

OpenAI is staffing up to turn ChatGPT into an ad platform

OpenAI’s latest hire hints at a future where advertisers can run campaigns directly in ChatGPT, reaching 700 million weekly active users.

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