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The 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026 featured a slate dominated by underdog narratives and character-driven dramas. 'River' became the festival’s commercial headline, selling for over $10 million to Blumhouse and Universal. 'Misty Green' and 'The Debut' emerged as strong Oscar contenders, while critics noted a broader theme of characters grappling with fractured identities and societal pressures.
Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster have acquired the distribution rights to Joshua Giuliano’s debut feature 'River' for more than $10 million. The horror film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, was originally backed by Independent Film Company and Shudder. The deal marks a significant financial windfall for the indie studio and signals strong industry confidence in Giuliano, who is also set to direct 'Occupant' for the same studios. The acquisition follows a competitive bidding process involving Sony, Focus Features, and others, with the final price exceeding the $8 million bid from Sony.
A 31-year-old Florida woman died after an alligator bit off one arm and mauled the other while she and two companions waded in the Econlockhatchee River near Orlando; a 911 call captured the frantic distress as rescuers arrived; two large alligators were captured and DNA tested to identify the attacker; officials cited mating-season behavior and drought-related low water; authorities say alligator attacks are rare but several incidents have occurred recently.
The family of Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown says they’re worried after troubling reports that he’s missing, as authorities search a river for a body; there’s no official confirmation of death yet and the investigation continues.
The family of Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown expresses concern for his safety after troubling reports surface, as police search a river for a body amid fears he may be dead.
South African police recovered the missing businessman’s remains after an officer was lowered from a helicopter into a crocodile-infested Komati River; the crocodile suspected of eating him was killed, remains were found in its intestines, DNA tests will confirm identity, and six different shoes were also recovered.
A Missouri fossil hunter pulled an 80-pound femur from a riverbed near Ravenwood, likely from a mammoth or mastodon, with the moment captured on video and fueling public interest in Ice Age megafauna and paleontology.
A fossil hunter waded into a Missouri river near Ravenwood and pulled out a massive, well-preserved femur believed to belong to a mammoth or mastodon, a striking find that has viewers buzzing about prehistoric giants.
A double-decker bus carrying high school students in England plunged into a river, resulting in injuries to the driver and two passengers, with others sustaining minor injuries; authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
The family of 22-year-old Riley Strain, whose body was found in the Cumberland River in Nashville, believes someone helped him into the water, disputing the initial belief that his death was accidental. They question the lack of evidence suggesting he fell in by accident, pointing to the absence of water in his lungs and the terrain where he is believed to have fallen from. The family has ordered a second autopsy to seek clarity, while toxicology results are pending. Strain disappeared during a trip with his fraternity brothers, and his family continues to search for answers.
The family of 22-year-old Riley Strain, whose body was found in the Cumberland River in Nashville, believes someone helped him into the water, disputing the initial belief that his death was accidental. They question the lack of evidence of a fall and have ordered a second autopsy. Strain disappeared during a trip with his fraternity brothers, and his family is seeking answers as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
The potentially fatal parasite Heterobilharzia Americana, also known as liver fluke, has been discovered in a portion of the Colorado River in Blythe, Southern California, posing a threat to dogs. The parasite, transmitted by certain snails, can cause granulomatous gastrointestinal and hepatic disease in dogs, with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss. While it can be filtered out with common water purification methods and does not cause disease in humans, pet owners are advised to be cautious when swimming with their dogs in the area.
The potentially fatal parasite Heterobilharzia Americana, also known as liver fluke, has been found in a portion of the Colorado River in Blythe, Southern California, posing a threat to dogs. The parasite, transmitted by certain types of snails, can cause granulomatous gastrointestinal and hepatic disease in dogs, with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss. While it does not cause disease in humans, it can cause swimmer's itch. Public awareness is being raised to prevent pets from swimming in the infected river, and treatment for infected dogs is available through medications administered by a veterinarian.
The body of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who went missing in Texas last week, has been found near the Trinity River. A person of interest, Don Steven McDougal, is in police custody and is expected to be charged with capital murder. McDougal, a friend of Audrii's father, was the last person to see her and has an extensive criminal history. The investigation led to the discovery of Audrii's body after authorities slowed the water outflow from a nearby reservoir.
The body of Meigs County Sheriff’s Office deputy Robert “RJ” Leonard and an unidentified woman he had apprehended were found in a submerged patrol car in the Tennessee River, a day after he radioed dispatchers about "water" while driving the woman to jail. Authorities believe Leonard, a rookie deputy, may have accidentally driven into the river while not familiar with the area and possibly distracted. His wife and colleagues mourn his loss, emphasizing the impact of the tragedy on their lives.