United Artists Acquires 'Lizard Music' Starring Dwayne Johnson
Key Takeaways
- United Artists acquired 'Lizard Music,' starring Dwayne Johnson and directed by Benny Safdie.
- CJ ENM and Warner Bros. Discovery partner to expand K-content globally via HBO Max.
- 'F1' movie, grossing $628M, directed by Kosinski and starring Pitt, streams on Apple TV December 12.
- Lifetime announces 12 new Christmas movies for 2025, premiering November 29 through December 19.
- Bangkok International Film Festival awarded Dry Leaf grand prix; Secret Of A Mountain Serpent won New Voices.
Top Stories
United Artists acquires 'Lizard Music' starring Dwayne Johnson.
On October 16, 2025, United Artists acquired 'Lizard Music,' a film package starring Dwayne Johnson and directed by Benny Safdie. The film is based on the novel by Daniel Pinkwater.
CJ ENM and Warner Bros. Discovery partner to expand K-content globally.
On October 16, 2025, CJ ENM and Warner Bros. Discovery partnered to accelerate the global expansion of K-content. Through this collaboration, CJ ENM's OTT platform TVING will launch a 'TVING Brand Pavilion' on HBO Max in 17 Asia-Pacific regions.
Kosinski, Pitt, and Hamilton detail 'reckless' filming of 'F1'.
On October 16, 2025, director Joseph Kosinski, Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, and producers discussed the filming of the racing movie 'F1'. The film, which grossed over $628 million worldwide, will stream on Apple TV on December 12.
Lifetime announces 12 new Christmas movies for 2025.
On October 16, 2025, Lifetime announced its 2025 Christmas movie lineup, featuring 12 new original films premiering from November 29 through December 19. The slate includes stars like Brandy Norwood and Vivica A. Fox.
Bangkok International Film Festival awards Dry Leaf grand prix.
On October 15, 2025, the Bangkok International Film Festival (BKKIFF) awarded Alexandre Koberidze's Dry Leaf the grand prix. Nidhi Saxena's Secret Of A Mountain Serpent received the New Voices award.
Box Office Buzz
'Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris' in theaters December 14 and 21.
Fathom Miracles, Vertigo Live Productions, and Roc Nation will release 'Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris' in theaters on December 14 and 21. The movie, directed by Sam Wrench and filmed in Paris, celebrates the 25th anniversary of Aguilera's holiday album.
Film Festivals
Kyra Sedgwick narrates 'The Ark,' premiering at Woodstock Film Festival.
Kyra Sedgwick narrates and executive produces the documentary 'The Ark,' which follows a Ukrainian family sheltering over 1,000 animals. The film premiered on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Woodstock Film Festival.
'Caterpillar' documentary explores eye color alteration, releases November 7.
On November 7, 2025, Good Deed Entertainment will release Liza Mandelup's documentary 'Caterpillar' in New York City. The film explores the lengths people go to alter their eye color.
Genre Spotlight
Quiver acquires North American rights to horror film 'Noseeums'.
On October 16, 2025, Quiver Distribution acquired the North American distribution rights for 'Noseeums,' the debut horror film from director Raven DeShay Carter. The socially charged film blends supernatural tension with Southern Gothic elements.
Streaming Now
'Hal & Harper' series explores family and mental health on Mubi.
Cooper Raiff's 'Hal & Harper,' starring Raiff and Lili Reinhart, premiered on Mubi on October 19, 2025. The series delves into family dysfunction and mental health, focusing on the siblings' emotional baggage.