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Contenders for the next James Bond are narrowing as auditions near a decision. Bookmakers rate Callum Turner as a leading favourite, with Louis Partridge and Tom Francis among others in the frame. Denis Villeneuve is directing the next film for Amazon MGM Studios.
Filmmaker Sophia Maddox uncovers how a notorious killer’s shadow shapes her family. The Hulu documentary My Grandfather Charles Manson follows her journey to understand trauma, identity, and the pull of a dark lineage.
Warner Bros. faces losing Barbie sequel rights if negotiations with Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Greta Gerwig fail by December; Mattel would regain control, forcing a fresh creative slate if legacy elements cannot be used.