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Horror, Trump, and Consciousness Collide in News Roundup

EST N8 has acquired worldwide rights to "Janur Ireng: Sewu Dino," an Indonesian supernatural horror prequel from filmmaker Kimo Stamboel and MD Pictures, as revealed at Berlin's European Film Market. The deal, announced on February 16, 2026, marks a significant step for the film's international distribution.

The acquisition of "Janur Ireng: Sewu Dino" was reported by Variety, which noted the deal's importance for the Indonesian film's global reach. The film is a prequel to "Sewu Dino," and the deal with EST N8 will allow it to be seen by audiences worldwide.

In other entertainment news, Katharine McPhee and Henry Thomas are set to star in Joshua Caldwell's kidnapping feature, "Three People in the Woods," as reported by Variety. The film will feature McPhee as Amanda Demme and Thomas as Shane McCauley.

Meanwhile, film enthusiasts are encouraged to experience the cult classic "Possession," which is available on Shudder. According to The Verge, the film features "three of the most unhinged performances in cinema history." The article encourages viewers to go into the film blind, without watching a trailer.

In other news, author Jon Meacham discussed the impact of Donald Trump on democracy. According to NPR News, Meacham's latest book is a collection of speeches, letters, and other original texts from 1619 to the present.

Finally, a new book explores the mysteries of consciousness. As journalist Michael Pollan recounts in "A World Appears," the use of certain organic compounds can demonstrate that sensations are constructs shaped by the brain.

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