Archive · 26 Sep 2025
International Insider: Bond Casting, Film Festivals & TikTok Deal
Hello!
This report covers some exciting news.
First, the next James Bond will be a young British actor, likely unknown.
The San Sebastian Film Festival focused on the violence in Gaza.
The Busan Film Festival had many stars.
The popular app TikTok in the US may be sold to a group of American companies.
Next James Bond casting update indicates a British actor in their late 20s or early 30s.
San Sebastian Film Festival highlighted Gaza with protests & Palestinian attire.
Busan Film Festival included Lisa from Blackpink & discussions on Oscars.
TikTok's U.S. operations will likely be sold to a consortium.
Also covered are the upcoming feature film about Caroline Aherne, Rose Matafeo's new film, and Regal Entertainment's new horror installment.
- Who
- International Insider, covering news from various sources.
- What
- Reports on the next James Bond casting, film festivals in San Sebastian and Busan, the TikTok deal, and other entertainment news.
- When
- Recent events.
- Where
- International film festivals, the US, and entertainment news.
- Why
- To provide updates on entertainment industry developments, including casting decisions, festival happenings, and tech deals.
- Next James Bond
- Brit, unknown actor in late 20s/early 30s
- San Sebastian Film Fest
- Focus on Gaza violence; Palestinian Keffiyeh worn
- Busan Film Fest
- Featured Lisa from Blackpink, Guillermo del Toro & Jafar Panahi
- TikTok US Deal
- ByteDance to divest U.S. ops, consortium including Oracle