Magenta Light Studios acquires north american rights to Lice

May 08, 2026

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Bob Yari’s Magenta Light Studios has acquired North American theatrical rights to the horror-thriller Lice. The film is set for release in the first quarter of 2027. It marks the directorial debut of Jonathan Bensimon.

The movie stars Emile Hirsch as burned-out science teacher Mr. Shanker, Justin Long as Principal Van, and Kevin Connolly as Detective Sikorski. It follows a deadly parasite outbreak at a Long Island high school in the 1980s that leads to a military lockdown and chaos among itch-crazed students. Connolly also serves as a producer alongside Jeremy Alter under ActionPark Productions. Bob Yari and David Spiegelman of Magenta Light Studios are executive producers along with Eustace Montgomery Hicks. Highland Film Group is handling international sales from Cannes.

Paramount developing new 'Longlegs' film starring Nicolas Cage

Paramount Pictures has acquired rights to a new feature film set in the 'Longlegs' universe, with Nicolas Cage starring and producing alongside director Osgood Perkins. Perkins, who wrote and directed the original 2024 horror hit, will return to write, direct, and produce the untitled project. Details remain under wraps, but it expands the successful franchise.

Indie films open in limited release this weekend

May 08, 2026 Reported by AI

Several independent films began limited runs in New York and other cities this weekend. The releases include a psycho-sexual thriller and a documentary on musician Linda Perry timed to her new album.

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Cyber heist thriller LifeHack secures U.S. theatrical release

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Trailer released for Hulu's 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice'

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Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to direct Metal Gear Solid movie under Sony first-look deal

Gregg Araki restores 'Mysterious Skin' to 4K using advanced tools

Filmmaker Gregg Araki has completed a 4K restoration of his 2005 queer classic 'Mysterious Skin,' addressing long-standing imperfections with modern post-production techniques. The upgraded version premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and is set for a national theatrical release in 2026. Araki utilized tools from his recent project 'I Want Your Sex' to refine visuals, colors, and effects.

Head full of ghosts novel set for film adaptation

March 13, 2026 Reported by AI

Paul Tremblay's 2015 horror novel Head Full of Ghosts is advancing toward a film adaptation after years in development. Directors Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala are now attached, with filming slated to begin this month. The project features a notable cast in negotiations and production from established teams.

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