Entertainment News: TIFF, Box Office, AI in Film & More

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This week's entertainment news highlights tributes to filmmaker Jeremy Thomas, a fierce box office battle between "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," and crucial discussions on AI in filmmaking at TIFF. New films from Courteney Cox and international directors also debut.

Entertainment Roundup: TIFF Buzz, Box Office Battles & Film Tech September 12, 2026 – The entertainment landscape is buzzing this week with significant developments from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), ongoing box office showdowns, and crucial discussions about the future of filmmaking technology. From tributes to legendary figures to the latest box office titans and the evolving role of AI in cinema, this edition of our entertainment news roundup covers the key stories shaping the industry. Tributes Pour in for Visionary Filmmaker Jeremy Thomas The film world is mourning the loss of British producer Jeremy Thomas, a filmmaker renowned for his distinctive vision and unwavering commitment to cinematic artistry. Tributes have flooded in from across the globe, celebrating a career marked by bold choices and an unmatched canon of work. Thomas, known for his collaborations with directors like Bernardo Bertolucci and David Cronenberg, was a champion of independent cinema, consistently bringing challenging and unique stories to the screen. His legacy is cemented by films that pushed boundaries and explored the human condition with unflinching honesty. The artistic…