Amanda Seyfried revealed she was unaware she was credited as a producer on the film "The Housemaid" until three weeks into filming, calling the credit a "vanity credit" because she "didn't do s— to make that movie." This statement, made on February 18, 2026, highlights a trend of actors receiving producer credits without actively participating in the production process, according to Variety.
The news cycle also included a variety of other developments. Ken Watanabe expressed doubt about the success of a kabuki film, Kokuho, but the film defied expectations, becoming Japan's top-grossing live-action movie. This three-hour period drama is now expected to attract US audiences, demonstrating the continued relevance of traditional art forms in the modern era, as reported by The Verge.
Simultaneously, the entertainment industry saw other significant events. Director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya's debut animated feature, "A New Dawn," a Japanese-French co-production, premiered at the Berlinale. The film explores themes of family, friendship, and environmental impact, set against the backdrop of a fireworks factory facing closure due to urban development, according to Variety.
Actor Ethan Hawke cautioned against taking political advice from artists, though he supports efforts against fascism, during a film festival press conference where he also discussed his new film and the importance of cinema, as reported by Fox News. Reality TV star Spencer Pratt claimed that Hollywood stars privately support him but are afraid to publicly express their views, according to Fox News.
In other news, the animation world mourned the loss of Jane Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer, an animator on "Sleeping Beauty," who died at 91. The 2026 news cycle also featured the U.S. cross-country ski team's Olympic success, alongside the passing of Jesse Jackson, according to Variety.
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