Imperial County Film Commission

12/17/2025

Gil Gerard, the American actor who starred as the titular hero in “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,” has died after a battle with cancer. He was 82. https://variety.com/2025/tv/obituaries-people-news/gil-gerard-dead-buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century-1236610578/

"My life has been an amazing journey. The opportunities I’ve had, the people I’ve met and the love I have given and received have made my 82 years on the planet deeply satisfying," Gerard wrote in statement before his death and shared posthumously by his wife. "My journey has taken me from Arkansas to New York to Los Angeles, and finally, to my home in North Georgia with my amazing wife, Janet, of 18 years. It’s been a great ride, but inevitably one that comes to a close as mine has.
Don’t waste your time on anything that doesn’t thrill you or bring you love. See you out somewhere in the cosmos."

12/15/2025

Among studio talents, Rob Reiner may well have been the best director never nominated for Best Director. Film critic Peter Debruge sings his praises.

12/15/2025

Rob Reiner, who directed such beloved Hollywood classics as 'This Is Spinal Tap,' 'Stand by Me' and 'When Harry Met Sally' after starring in the trailblazing sitcom 'All in the Family,' died Sunday along with his wife, Michele, in their Brentwood home. More on his life and legacy: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rob-reiner-dead-harry-met-sally-princess-bride-all-in-family-1236450387/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

12/13/2025

12/13/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Legendary actor Dick Van D**e turns 100 years old today!

12/09/2025

🎬 Big news! The film One Battle After Another — partially filmed right here in Imperial County — is leading this year’s Golden Globe Awards with 9 nominations!
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From standout performances to direction, this movie is a major awards season contender — and we’re proud that part of it was made in our community. 🌟

Dark comedy "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a washed-up revolutionary, topped the list of films nominated on Monday for Hollywood's Golden Globe Awards with nine nods.

12/09/2025

12/05/2025

Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. and HBO Max in $82.7 Billion Deal https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-82-7-billion-deal-1236601034/

“Our mission has always been to entertain the world,” said Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. “By combining Warner Bros.’ incredible library of shows and movies—from timeless classics like 'Casablanca' and 'Citizen Kane' to modern favorites like 'Harry Potter' and 'Friends'—with our culture-defining titles like 'Stranger Things,' 'KPop Demon Hunters' and' Squid Game,' we’ll be able to do that even better. Together, we can give audiences more of what they love and help define the next century of storytelling.”

“Today’s announcement combines two of the greatest storytelling companies in the world to bring to even more people the entertainment they love to watch the most,” said WBD CEO David Zaslav. “For more than a century, Warner Bros. has thrilled audiences, captured the world’s attention, and shaped our culture. By coming together with Netflix, we will ensure people everywhere will continue to enjoy the world’s most resonant stories for generations to come.”

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

EXCLUSIVE: A group of major industry players has sent an urgent open letter to Congress, warning of an economic and institutional meltdown in Hollywood if Netflix succeeds in acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery.

The letter was sent via email to members of Congress from both parties on Thursday from an anonymous collective identifying themselves only as “concerned feature film producers.”

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/anonymous-filmmakers-netflix-wbd-open-letter-congress-1236600659/

12/03/2025

12/02/2025

Writer-director Angus MacLachlan explains how his tiny indie surmounted so many hurdles — and why he still feels the 'Movie Gods' smiled upon him.