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The BFI London Film Festival’s 70th edition announced world premieres of Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn and Travis Knight’s Wildwood, adding to a 251-title lineup across features, shorts, and immersive works. The festival runs Oct. 7–18 and highlights a strong female-filmmaker presence, with Ray Gunn making its Netflix debut in December after the world premiere.
Laika released the full trailer for Wildwood, a stop-motion fantasy based on Colin Meloy’s novel, featuring a star-studded voice cast and dozens of puppets, with a haunting cover of Avicii’s Wake Me Up; the film opens October 23, 2026.
Laika’s Wildwood trailer showcases a sweeping, adult‑oriented stop‑motion fantasy from director Travis Knight, with a star-studded voice cast and visuals that suggest a major leap for the technique; the film opens October 23, 2026 through Fathom Entertainment.
Wildwood, NJ police attribute Memorial Day weekend disturbances to aggressive crowds of teens and young adults, not a lack of officers. Despite deploying over 30 officers and seeking additional help, the volatile behavior led to a local state of emergency. Officials argue recent state law changes have emboldened juveniles, complicating enforcement efforts.
Wildwood, NJ, closed its boardwalk and declared a state of emergency early Sunday due to "unruly" teens causing civil unrest over Memorial Day weekend. The boardwalk was shut down past midnight after numerous complaints and reopened around 5:30 a.m. The decision followed a stabbing incident in nearby Ocean City the previous night. Local authorities emphasized their support for the police and stated no further comments would be made in respect of Memorial Day.
The city of Wildwood lifted its state of emergency early Monday morning after addressing incidents of civil unrest that had threatened public safety. The emergency, declared Sunday night, led to the temporary closure of the boardwalk but was lifted about six hours later once the situation was under control.
Wildwood, New Jersey, declared an overnight state of emergency early Monday due to civil unrest over the Memorial Day weekend, particularly along the boardwalk. The Wildwood Police Department faced an overwhelming number of calls as large crowds of young adults and juveniles gathered, leading to safety concerns and the inability to respond to all incidents. The boardwalk reopened by 6 a.m. Monday after authorities managed to restore order. The specific activities causing the unrest remain unclear, but similar issues have occurred in previous years.
The Wildwood boardwalk has reopened after being shut down overnight due to a state of emergency declared in response to civil unrest. City officials and police took preemptive measures to address the disturbances and ensure public safety, leading to the lifting of the state of emergency this morning. Mayor Ernie Troiano, Jr. emphasized the city's zero-tolerance policy towards unruly behavior and supported the police department's actions.
The Wildwood boardwalk reopened Monday morning after a state of emergency was declared overnight due to "civil unrest" involving large crowds of young adults and juveniles over Memorial Day weekend. The curfew for those under 18 runs from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. The state of emergency was lifted at 6 a.m. to ensure public safety and maintain law and order.
The boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ, reopened early Monday after a state of emergency was lifted. The emergency was declared due to civil unrest involving large crowds of young people over Memorial Day weekend, leading to numerous police calls. The situation was managed with the help of multiple law enforcement agencies, and no major incidents were reported. The emergency was a precautionary measure to ensure public safety.
Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron has been sentenced to three years of probation and a $20,000 fine for aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns. Byron, who served as a commissioner for Wildwood, failed to report earnings from a law firm job to the IRS. Additionally, Byron, former Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr., and current City Commissioner Steve Mikulski have been indicted on charges of official misconduct, theft, and tampering with public records related to fraudulently participating in the State Health Benefits Program.
Thousands of homeowners and businesses in North Wildwood, New Jersey, experienced a power outage for over 24 hours due to a fire at the Lake Avenue Substation. As of Saturday evening, approximately 80% of customers had their power restored, with officials expecting full restoration by late Saturday or overnight. The outage affected vacationers and businesses, leading to financial losses for boardwalk stores. Despite the inconvenience, people sought relief at the beach, while some used the North Wildwood Community Center to cool off and charge their devices. Crews are working to fix the issue quickly and safely, installing temporary equipment until permanent repairs can be made.
A substation fire in Wildwood, New Jersey caused a power outage, initially impacting over 24,000 customers. As of 9 p.m. Friday, power had been restored to approximately 15,000 customers, with service expected to be fully restored later in the evening. The cause of the fire is unknown, but it has been contained. Atlantic City Electric is working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible, and a cooling station has been opened for those affected.
A fire at an electric substation in Wildwood has caused an island-wide power outage, resulting in downed traffic lights and disruptions to air conditioners, ATM machines, and boardwalk attractions. Over 24,000 electric customers are without power, and Atlantic City Electric is working to restore service by rerouting electricity from other substations. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and updates on power restoration are being provided via social media.
A fire at the Lake Avenue substation in Wildwood, New Jersey, caused an island-wide power outage, affecting approximately 24,000 customers in Wildwood and Wildwood Crest. Atlantic City Electric shut down the substation and crews are working to reroute electricity to restore service, but there is no estimated time for full restoration. The cause of the fire is unknown, and firefighters were able to contain it. The power outage has disrupted traffic lights, air conditioners, and other essential functions, with residents facing high temperatures in the low 80s during the day.