Of course, the streaming economy is what allowed National Geographic Documentary Films to announce the festival’s first major deal Sunday with its acquisition of “Fire of Love.” The first undisputed standout of Sundance so far, Sara Dosa’s doc wowed critics and buyers with its blend of spectacular footage shot by its subjects, Katia and Maurice Krafft, poetic narration from filmmaker Miranda July, and ace filmmaking craft at the hands of its director....

“I related to the concept and the satire of someone who feels he’s an afterthought,” Tobman said. “He’s a half-developed, background character who’s destined for something more but can’t figure out why he feels like a cog in a machine. That’s something a lot of us feel, and the idea of creating a world around that concept was such an enormous intellectual and creatively juicy challenge.” The Fox fantasy adventure, directed by Shawn Levy (“Night at the Museum”) and produced by Reynolds (but greenlit by Disney after the Fox acquisition), underwent many rewrites, with Tobman pitching world-building ideas to scribe Zak Penn (“Ready Player One”)....

Monday happens to be the 16th anniversary of the launch of the “Gears of War” games back in 2006, and Netflix has partnered with the game’s developer, The Coalition, in adapting the property for film and TV. And they’re even teasing that beyond the initial film and animated series that more stories could follow. No filmmakers or talent are currently attached to either “Gears of War” project. The “Gears of War” titles as created by Epic Games have sold 40 million copies worldwide for Xbox consoles....

“The Daily Wire is helping make one of my dreams — to develop and produce my own film — come true,” Carano told Deadline. “I cried out and my prayer was answered. I am sending out a direct message of hope to everyone living in fear of cancellation by the totalitarian mob. I have only just begun using my voice which is now freer than ever before, and I hope it inspires others to do the same....

“We were very intentional going into writing the third episode,” co-creator Jen Statsky told IndieWire. “We wanted [the bus] to have things that were custom and special and would be funny for people to see Deborah have. So the LED bed, that was written in. It was always designed that Ava would have an incredibly tiny top bunk — with her nose almost touching the ceiling was the way we described it in the script — and that Deborah would have a huge primary bedroom....

For those who don’t balk at the dire central premise, what awaits is a thoughtful personal exploration via extravagant choices, an attuned, moving lead performance, and lots and lots of flying. “Kamikaze” may not be revelatory in its overarching story, but it moves with an assured pace (half-hour dramas are good) and appreciates the existential open-mindedness often elicited by cruising at 30,000 feet. When Julie isn’t pushing herself to the limit or distracted by an improbable fling, she’s forced to reflect on why she wants what she wants, and the series invites audiences to mull over their own priorities along with her....

After Cavill seemingly hung up his DCU cape after Zack Snyder’s “Justice League” in 2017, the actor confirmed he is returning to the DCU in an Instagram post. “I wanted to make it official — I am back as Superman,” Cavill said while thanking fans for their “patience” during the process. “A very small taste of what’s to come, my friends,” Cavill captioned. “The dawn of hope renewed. Thank you for your patience, it will be rewarded....