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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 2h

This is big news for creators who fell through the cracks of YouTube's flawed conveyor belt-style review process, but a tragedy for victims of predatory accounts. www.tubefilter.com/2025/10/09/y...

YouTube will reinstate some banned channels. Here's how that "Second Chance" will work. - Tubefilter

After telling some banned creators that they can have their channels reinstated, YouTube has shared details about the "Second Chance" program.

www.tubefilter.com

Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 5h

The Tucc in a heist film is my cup of tea. Stanley Tucci is the GOAT. variety.com/2025/film/gl...

Stanley Tucci to Lead Cast of International Heist Movie ‘Masterplan’ From ‘Reacher’ Director Thomas Vincent for Prime Video in Italy and France (EXCLUSIVE)

Stanley Tucci is set to star alongside Simona Tabasco and Victor Belmondo in "Masterplan," a heist movie directed by Thomas Vincent ('Reacher').

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 12h

Why is Variety keeping Woody Allen's name alive? (I guess I'm doing that by posting this, but at least this is commentary and not a random piece from a major publication.) variety.com/2025/film/ne...

Woody Allen Pays Tribute to Diane Keaton: ‘Her Face and Laugh Illuminated Any Space She Entered’

Woody Allen has penned a tribute to Diane Keaton following the actor's death, sharing memories of their romance and creative partnership.

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 16h

Somehow I missed that Elliot Page had joined the cast of 'The Odyssey' -- kind of hopeful to potentially see him in a warrior-esque role. He seems to always play more cerebral characters, but this doesn't seem like a film for that. variety.com/2025/film/ne...

‘The Odyssey’ Star Elliot Page Says It Was ‘Such a Joy’ Reuniting With Christopher Nolan and Being ‘More Comfortable in Yourself’ Post-Transition: ‘Meant So Much to Me’

Actor Elliot Page spoke about reuniting with Christopher Nolan on "The Odyssey" at the "X-Men: Days of Future Past" panel at New York Comic Con.

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 18h

Bumping this up your inbox, see: Diane Keaton. www.imdb.com/title/tt0356...

The Family Stone (2005) ⭐ 6.3 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

1h 43m | PG-13

www.imdb.com

Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 23h

Online holiday shopping has grown by such huge numbers each year that 5.3% growth is considered slow. www.cnbc.com/2025/10/06/o...

Online holiday spending growth set to slow to 5.3% as shoppers seek discounts

Retail sales in the U.S. have chugged along, but concerns about higher tariffs and dipping consumer confidence have complicated the holiday outlook.

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 1d

John Oliver is right, and appointing an opinion writer to lead a news organization is a continuation of the dissolution of journalistic integrity in favor of sensationalism and miseducation of the public. www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/l...

John Oliver Warns Viewers to Keep a Close Eye on CBS News in Wake of “Alarming” Bari Weiss Hire

The 'Last Week Tonight' host described the newly appointed editor-in-chief as someone "who has spent years putting out work that, in my opinion, is at best irresponsible and at worst deeply…

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 1d

This is a cool educational opportunity. Most SMBs and startups have no idea how to handle attribution for their digital content, which means they have no idea WHERE THEIR BEST CUSTOMERS COME FROM. It's a problem. www.marketingbrew.com/events/attri...

Attribution Reimagined: Building Models for the Right Outcomes

Join Marketing Brew and Ibotta to uncover how smarter KPIs, first-party data, and AI-driven strategies are redefining attribution and fueling growth.

www.marketingbrew.com

Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 1d

The Family Stone is an annual emotional watch, especially as we've lost matriarchs in our family. Thank you, Diane, for bringing incredible love and deep emotion to our entertainment. www.thewrap.com/where-to-wat...

Where to Watch Diane Keaton’s 10 Best Movies on Streaming

News of Diane Keaton's death surprised the 79-year-old actress' many fans and prompted a deluge of tributes in her honor — and an interest in watching her best work.

www.thewrap.com

Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 1d

It does feel, as a consumer, like there's been a huge influx of TV-originating content dumped onto streaming platforms. The big question is: will it save your favorite shows when legacy advertising money fully dries up? deadline.com/2025/10/stre...

Why Streamers & TV Networks Are Finally Making Friends

Pacts between Netflix and TF1, Prime Video and France Télévisions and Disney+ with ITV, Atresmedia and ZDF Studios point to an era of co-operation.

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 1d

Oh...AI is going to shape upcoming guild negotiations? You don't say...

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Tilly Norwood & AI Confusion Will Shape Looming Guild Negotiations, Copyright Experts Agree

When Hollywood unions begin negotiating with studios next month, AI confusion and issues raised by synthetic actress Tilly Norwood will be key themes.

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 1d

#BringBackTheMeatDress variety.com/2025/film/ne...

Lady Gaga to Appear in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

Lady Gaga will appear in the sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada.'

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 1d

Yes. And that's why it's good. variety.com/2025/film/ne...

‘One Battle After Another’ Is a Hit with Critics Because It ‘Aligns with a Leftist Sensibility,’ Says Bret Easton Ellis: ‘There’s a Liberal Mustiness to This Movie’

Bret Easton Ellis says critics love 'One Battle After Another' because it has 'leftist sensibilities.'

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 2d

Such a tragic story that reinforces how the most incredible art comes from the most incredible pain. Probably the best hip-hop album since GNX. BTW -- Drake lost his dumb defamation suit. www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-...

Clipse On Overcoming Grief With Their Reunion Album: “It Just Doesn’t Go Away”

Pusha T and Malice open up about the vindication they felt in the wake of 'Let God Sort Em Out's' success and the importance of their sibling relationship.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 2d

If we can't tell the difference, platforms can't tell the difference, it's difficult to regulate, and we don't want to succumb to accidental belief in fake content, does stepping away become the logical next step?

Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 2d

What if AI slop is the thing that finally pushes us away from our social media feeds and back to human interaction?

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 2d

I legit had to Google Jim Caviezel. It's not that I didn't know him, but I really couldn't remember the last thing I'd seen him in. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Jim Caviezel Won’t Return as Jesus for Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’

Following the massive success of 'The Passion of the Christ,' Lionsgate is set to release the two-part project theatrically in 2027.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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VIMooZ @vimoozblog.bsky.social · 3d

Ashton James stars in #Boxcutter, as an aspiring rapper in Toronto, who gets a golden opportunity to move up in the world when a producer is visiting Toronto.

Boxcutter opens in US theaters on October 24th.

more + see trailer: vimooz.me/d5k132

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The Frida Cinema @thefridacinema.org · 2d

We're partnering with the Production Designers Collective for a very special screening of the Kaufman/Jonze joint — ADAPTATION!

Make sure to stick around after the screening for a very special Q&A with the film’s Production Designer–K.K. Barrett 🪴

Oct 26th!

🎟️: thefridacinema.org/movies/adapt...

The Ghost Orchid in its element

#adaptation2002 #kkbarrett #spikejonze #nicolascage #merylstreep

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 2d

The filthy genius movies, the dirty gems, the greasy films and also the loudest turkeys: check out our full coverage of the 69th BFI London Film Festival!

dmovies.org/tag/69th-bfi...

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 2d

We'll go ahead and put this on our list of projects we haven't wanted or needed fro J.Lo since like...2008. www.thewrap.com/kiss-of-the-...

‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Review: Jennifer Lopez Dances Her Heart Out, but This Musical Can't Find a Tune

Filmmaker Bill Condon's "Kiss of the Spider Woman" musical can't find a tune despite solid performances from Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna.

www.thewrap.com

Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 2d

The character and casting was fun AF, but am I the only one who thinks Tatum's accent wasn't necessarily that great? deadline.com/2025/10/chan...

Channing Tatum Teases Gambit’s Return In ‘Avengers: Doomsday: “You’re Just Not Ready”

Following his long-overdue Marvel debut, Channing Tatum is setting high expectations for what's to come in 'Avengers: Doomsday'.

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 2d

Even legends have side projects. That should make us all feel better about 'working on a script in [our] free time'. That's how I wrote three features. deadline.com/2025/10/kniv...

‘Knives Out’ Director Rian Johnson Eyes Break From Netflix Franchise With Plans To Write Original Script

Rian Johnson, director of the 'Knives Out' murder mysteries, says he's taking break from the Netflix franchise to write an original script.

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 3d

It's been so long since we've seen Jared Leto in a role that wasn't weird or evil. Two questions. 1) Was this boring for him? 2) Will I get used to it? deadline.com/2025/10/box-...

‘Tron: Ares’ Cruising To Mid-To-High $30Ms In Opening – Friday PM Box Office Update

Tron: Ares previews at the box office from Wednesday and Thursday are cycling toward $5 million, and now a mid-to-high $30M opening.

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Garvescope @garvescope.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah...this is what I was talking about when I asked when this guy will just go away. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Human Rights Watch ‘Cannot Accept’ Donations From Aziz Ansari and Other Comedians Who Performed at Riyadh Comedy Festival

Human Rights Watch says it 'cannot accept' donations from Aziz Ansari and other comedians who performed at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia.

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