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From Scottie · July 31, 2026
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Scottie read The Industry, The Outside Scoop, and Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine for a reader with the priorities shown below. Start with the rundown, open the full brief, or check every issue behind it.
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Reader priorities
A film-industry reader who wants festival movement, actor profiles, and current production culture without a pure box-office feed.
These are illustrative priorities, not a customer’s data.
Sources in this brief
- The IndustryThe publication this guide is about
- The Outside ScoopAdds current box-office reporting, reviews, and franchise performance.
- Tim Goodman / Bastard MachineAdds television and film field notes from a critic.
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July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- The 83rd Venice Film Festival announced its lineup alongside major star showcases, highlighting a competitive slate packed with awards contenders.
- On-location filming in Los Angeles dropped 12.7% in Q2, reflecting an industry environment that increasingly relies on state tax incentives.
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02 / The briefing
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Venice Film Festival Unveils Star-Studded 2026 Competition Lineup
The takeaway: Venice announced its 83rd lineup featuring new works from Werner Herzog, Danny Boyle, and Martin McDonagh. The festival spotlighted talent like Kiefer Sutherland in Father Joe alongside out-of-competition debuts featuring Ellen Burstyn and Al Pacino.
Concrete details
- 10 studio films are screening at this year's festival, down slightly from 12 last year.
- Venice 2025 Golden Lion winner earned $964K domestically and $7.3M internationally for Mubi.
Why it matters for this reader: As you track autumn awards positioning, Venice's mix of auteur features and actor showcases offers an early look at this season's top festival contenders.
Original sourcesThe Industry
02 / main
Locarno and Fall Festivals Lock In New International Sales Titles
The takeaway: The 79th Locarno Film Festival locked in Vincent Grashaw's Bruton, starring Theo Rossi, Tony Hale, and Aya Cash. Meanwhile, international sales reps picked up premiering titles across upcoming autumn stops in Venice, Toronto, and San Sebastian.
Concrete details
- The 79th Locarno Film Festival runs from August 5 through August 15.
- The 83rd Venice International Film Festival takes place September 2 through September 12.
Why it matters for this reader: For your festival tracking, these early indie acquisitions highlight key talent attachments and market titles heading into the late-summer circuit.
Original sourcesThe Industry
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Emmy Nominees Share Set Strategy as DGA Secures Rules
The takeaway: Directors Randall Einhorn, Hanelle M. Culpepper, Alexandria Stapleton, and Mary Lou Belli detailed their set techniques for handling complex shoots and actor relationships. Concurrently, the DGA secured new TV Pilot director credits and AI protections.
Concrete details
- Randall Einhorn coordinated 450 extras during a live Phillies game shoot for Abbott Elementary.
- New DGA rules mandate on-screen pilot credits and require studios to keep directors in post-production.
Why it matters for this reader: These director breakdowns give you actionable insight into modern set management, cast collaboration, and newly protected directorial post-production rights.
Original sourcesThe Industry
04 / main
Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage Team Up for Olivia Wilde Comedy
The takeaway: Universal has cast Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage as leads in Olivia Wilde's upcoming holiday comedy, Naughty. Aniston plays a mother attempting to recruit Santa Claus, played by Dinklage, as a witness in her custody battle.
Concrete details
- Filming for Naughty is scheduled to begin next month for Universal Pictures.
- The project marks Olivia Wilde's fourth feature film directorial effort.
Why it matters for this reader: Seeing how top studio comedies assemble leads helps you gauge talent packaging and casting trends for upcoming studio slates.
Original sourcesThe Industry
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Toronto Film Festival Unveils 11th Primetime Television Program Slate
The takeaway: TIFF announced its 11th Primetime lineup, opening with Netflix's Below starring Josh Hartnett. The program also features Mike Flanagan's Carrie series for Amazon MGM and the return of Apple's Slow Horses.
Concrete details
- The 51st Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 10 to September 20.
- Prime Video will release Mike Flanagan's Carrie series on October 26.
Why it matters for this reader: TIFF's expanded TV slate gives you early visibility into how major streamers leverage prestigious film festivals to launch high-profile series.
Original sourcesThe Industry
06 / main
Los Angeles On-Location Production Drops 12.7 Percent in Q2
The takeaway: Local LA shoot days fell to 4,711 in Q2, down from 5,394 days in Q2 2025. While television production rose 34% over Q1, feature film shoots dropped 19% as production adjusts to local tax incentives.
Concrete details
- On-location feature film shooting days dropped 19% year-over-year to 443 days.
- California's tax credit program currently supports 170 active production projects.
Why it matters for this reader: Tracking regional shoot volume gives you a realistic benchmark for physical production activity and local employment conditions.
Original sourcesThe Industry
Action items
- Review the Venice and TIFF festival slates to track upcoming auteur releases and distributor acquisitions.
- Adapt set workflows to align with new DGA protections regarding pilot credits and post-production oversight.
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Locarno Film Festival Highlights
- Venice. TIFF. Locarno. San Sebastian.The Industry · Included
Emmy-Nominated Directors on On-Set Problem-Solving
- DGA + The Industry - Emmy Nominated Director InterviewsThe Industry · Included
Venice Film Festival Lineup and Actor Spotlight
- The Venice 2026 LineupThe Industry · Included
IP Scout Adaptations
- The IP Scout - 7/30The Industry · Read, not included
Fruit Fly Acquisition
- A24 FruitThe Industry · Read, not included
Casting Update for Olivia Wilde's Comedy 'Naughty'
- Peter Dinklage Santa ClausThe Industry · Included
La La Land Venice
- La La LandThe Industry · Read, not included
TIFF Primetime Program Lineup
- TIFF Primetime ProgramThe Industry · Included
Open Water Adaptation
- Natasha Rothwell. Lizard Music.The Industry · Read, not included
Amazon Animated Hatter
- YouTube's Bird, Amazon's RabbitThe Industry · Read, not included
Paramount Merger Delay
- 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
Spider-Man Sequel Review
- ‘Brand New Day’ Review: A Superior, Often Spectacular ‘Spider-Man’ SequelThe Outside Scoop · Read, not included
Los Angeles On-Location Production Shift
- Peacock's PopThe Industry · Included
Motor City Release
- Thursday Night Catch-UpThe Outside Scoop · Read, not included
Civil War Film Reflection
- Film: Capturing Modern American StrugglesTim Goodman / Bastard Machine · Read, not included
Box Office Breakdown
- Christopher Nolan's TopThe Industry · Read, not included
- 'The Odyssey' Way Down (To) HadestownThe Outside Scoop · Read, not included
- A (Mostly Box Office-Focused) Newsletter Before Your 'Spider-Man' Press Screening...The Outside Scoop · Read, not included
- 'The Odyssey' Conquers Box Office (Again), Sacks Troll Armies, Pillages $640 Million WorldwideThe Outside Scoop · Read, not included
Spider-Man Box Office
- Box Office: 'Spider-Man' Is Ending A Seven Year Slump For Marvel in ChinaThe Outside Scoop · Read, not included
The Odyssey Weekend Gross
- 'The Odyssey' Nabs Record Box Office For A Second WeekendThe Outside Scoop · Read, not included
The Odyssey Daily Earnings
- 'The Odyssey': Another Quick Box Office UpdateThe Outside Scoop · Read, not included
About The Industry
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Scottie read 13 The Industry items and included 6 for the brief. At least one story appeared in more than one source, so Scottie grouped the shared coverage and kept each original link.
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- Catherine O’Hara: Never Home AlonePublic issue[2]
- Venice. TIFF. Locarno. San Sebastian.Public issue[3]
- Peter Dinklage Santa ClausWed, 29 Jul 2026[4]