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The Industry vs Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine
Short answer: Choose The Industry for reported features and festival context. Choose Tim Goodman for a critic's viewing recommendations and field notes. Read both when you want to understand the work around a release and decide whether to watch it.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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A brief from both newsletters · July 31, 2026
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In this brief: Scottie included material from The Industry and left out the issues it read from Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine.
Reader priorities
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What made the brief
- The Industry13 read · 7 included
- Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine2 read · 0 included
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July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- The 83rd Venice Film Festival revealed a stacked 2026 lineup featuring new works from directors Danny Boyle, Werner Herzog, and Martin McDonagh.
- TIFF announced its 11th Primetime TV slate, setting fall premiere dates for major series like Netflix's creature feature Below.
- A24 acquired the rights to adapt Josh Silver's dark novel Fruit Fly into a satire-rich television series.
02 / The briefing
01 / main
Venice Film Festival Unveils Star-Studded 2026 Lineup
The takeaway: The 83rd Venice International Film Festival released its lineup featuring high-profile titles from directors like Danny Boyle and Martin McDonagh. The roster includes ten studio films, featuring Robert Pattinson in A24’s Primetime and Javier Bardem in Florian Zeller’s Bunker.
Concrete details
- Ten studio films are set to screen at the festival, down slightly from twelve titles last year.
- Disney leads studio representation with three projects, while Netflix brings two competition films to Venice.
Why it matters for this reader: As a cinema enthusiast following major releases, this lineup flags the primary festival contenders expected to dominate upcoming awards discussions and theatrical slates.
Original sourcesThe IndustryThe Industry
02 / main
Emmy Nominees Reveal Set Secrets and New Guild Protections
The takeaway: Four Emmy-nominated directors detailed their technical production feats, from coordinating 450 extras during a live baseball game for Abbott Elementary to executing complex set sequences. Meanwhile, the DGA secured new pilot credits and rules against AI replacement.
Concrete details
- Randall Einhorn coordinated 450 extras and planned 80 transition points while filming Abbott Elementary at a live game.
- New DGA rules mandate formal pilot director credits and keep directors involved throughout post-production without AI substitution.
Why it matters for this reader: If you enjoy understanding how top television is crafted, these director breakdowns offer a rare glimpse into live-set problem-solving and industry labor rules.
Original sourcesThe Industry
03 / main
Toronto International Film Festival Unveils 11th Primetime Lineup
The takeaway: TIFF has revealed the TV lineup for its 11th annual Primetime Program, running September 10 to 20. Headlined by Netflix’s creature thriller Below starring Josh Hartnett, the slate features Mike Flanagan’s Carrie adaptation and the sixth season of Slow Horses.
Concrete details
- Netflix’s opening series Below lands on the streamer on October 8, followed by Carrie on October 26.
- The festival runs from September 10 through September 20, spotlighting six major television properties.
Why it matters for this reader: Keep these fall festival debuts on your radar so you can track which upcoming prestige television series are worth your watch time.
Original sourcesThe Industry
04 / main
Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage Join Olivia Wilde’s Naughty
The takeaway: Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage are set to star in Universal’s holiday comedy Naughty, directed by Olivia Wilde. Aniston plays a mother attempting to track down Santa Claus, played by Dinklage, to convince him to testify in her custody hearing.
Concrete details
- Production on the feature film begins next month following Olivia Wilde’s previous festival entry The Invite.
- The project marks Peter Dinklage's return to Christmas comedy after his memorable turn in 2003's Elf.
Why it matters for this reader: Tracking notable casting pairings gives you an early look at promising studio comedies before production begins next month.
Original sourcesThe Industry
05 / main
A24 Options Josh Silver’s Dark Novel Fruit Fly for TV
The takeaway: A24 UK has acquired the television rights to Josh Silver’s novel Fruit Fly. The story follows a famous author suffering from a seven-year writing block who meets a young addict living under a bridge and adopts his life story as her own.
Concrete details
- The source novel was selected by the BBC as one of its twelve books to read in 2026.
- The story centers on a writer married to a streaming executive, setting up satirical industry themes.
Why it matters for this reader: Follow A24's television slate as the studio turns acclaimed, dark literary properties into boundary-pushing series.
Original sourcesThe Industry
06 / main
Locarno Film Festival Prepares 79th Edition Featuring Bruton Premiere
The takeaway: The 79th Locarno Film Festival announced its upcoming lineup, running August 5 through 15. Highlights include Vincent Grashaw’s drama Bruton, starring Theo Rossi and Tony Hale, which explores an unforgettable journey inside the Florida prison system following a tragic accident.
Concrete details
- The 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival takes place across eleven days from August 5 to 15.
- Sales representative Visit Films acquired international rights for Bruton ahead of its Locarno debut.
Why it matters for this reader: Tracking international festival slates helps you spot breakout indie titles and festival favorites long before they reach domestic theaters.
Original sourcesThe Industry
Action items
- Mark your calendar for September 10 to track festival premieres coming out of TIFF’s Primetime Program.
- Add A24’s Primetime starring Robert Pattinson to your autumn watchlist ahead of its November 6 release.
See every issue behind this brief
79th Locarno Film Festival Coverage
- Venice. TIFF. Locarno. San Sebastian.The Industry · Included
Emmy-Nominated Directors Share Set Insights
- DGA + The Industry - Emmy Nominated Director InterviewsThe Industry · Included
83rd Venice International Film Festival Lineup Unveiled
- La La LandThe Industry · Included
- The Venice 2026 LineupThe Industry · Included
TIFF Unveils Primetime Program Slate
- TIFF Primetime ProgramThe Industry · Included
IP Scout Film Adaptations
- The IP Scout - 7/30The Industry · Read, not included
A24 Acquires TV Rights to 'Fruit Fly'
- A24 FruitThe Industry · Included
Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage Star in 'Naughty'
- Peter Dinklage Santa ClausThe Industry · Included
Box Office The Odyssey
- Christopher Nolan's TopThe Industry · Read, not included
BBC Open Water Adaptation
- Natasha Rothwell. Lizard Music.The Industry · Read, not included
YouTube Peacock Distribution Deal
- YouTube's Bird, Amazon's RabbitThe Industry · Read, not included
Paramount Warner Bros Merger
- Paramount's Delay, Ryan Gosling's GhostThe Industry · Read, not included
A Shop For Killers
- The Observer: "A Shop For Killers" returns; thoughts on "The Bear" bowing out.Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine · Read, not included
Universal Atari Feature Films
- Peacock's PopThe Industry · Read, not included
Alex Garland Civil War
- Film: Capturing Modern American StrugglesTim Goodman / Bastard Machine · Read, not included
The useful difference
The difference that matters
The Industry reports features from inside festival and production culture. Tim Goodman offers an experienced critic's selective judgment about what is worth watching.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
What each is best for
The Industry
The Industry contributes reported profiles, festival coverage, and stories about performers and production culture.[1][2][3]
Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine
Tim Goodman contributes experienced television and film criticism, concise field notes, and a selective guide through crowded release schedules.[4][5][6]
When it’s worth reading both
Scottie can connect reporting about a production with criticism of the finished work while keeping access and judgment distinct.[1][2][3][4][5][6]