News Summary:
Paul W.S. Anderson, director of the *Resident Evil* film series, on February 25, 2026, commented on the "outrageous" practice of filmmakers adapting video games without playing them, stating he mandates his production designers to at least watch "let's plays." This followed news on February 25 that Zach Cregger, director of *Barbarian* and *Weapons*, will direct a new *Resident Evil* movie for Sony, aiming for a September 18, 2026, theatrical release. Cregger reportedly received "carte blanche" on the project, stating his film would be "obedient to the lore" of the video games but would not feature established characters, as their stories are already explored in game form. Earlier, on February 19, 2026, the European Film Market (EFM), held during the Berlinale, hosted the Bridging Visions forum, which spotlighted new storytelling formats and European-Asian co-production pathways. Discussions at the forum focused on vertical dramas, branded films, and multi-platform IP, examining how emerging narrative formats and business models from Asia are influencing the global audiovisual landscape.
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