Soho News Today — July 30, 2026
Mubi to Release ‘La Mesías,’ From ‘La Bola Negra’ Cannes Best Director Winners, in the U.K., Germany, Canada, Australia and Beyond (EXCLUSIVE) and more — today's soho signal.
The world of entertainment is buzzing today with exciting announcements and updates. Film enthusiasts are in for a treat as Mubi is set to release 'La Mesías,' a highly anticipated film from the Cannes Best Director winners of 'La Bola Negra,' in several countries including the U.K., Germany, Canada, and Australia. Meanwhile, in the theater scene, Elf Lyons is bringing her solo show 'The Woman on the Edge' to New York for a limited run, and the much-awaited 'Game of Thrones' play 'The Mad King' has received a standing ovation in its first preview, bouncing back from previous cancellations.
On the business side, AMC Theatres Chief Adam Aron is making headlines with his push for a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., despite some opposition from state attorneys general. Elsewhere, the ongoing debate about the origins of Covid-19 continues to unfold, with the truth proving to be more complicated than either side is willing to admit. With so much happening in the worlds of film, theater, and beyond, there's never been a more exciting time to be a part of the entertainment industry.
Today's signal:
• Mubi to Release ‘La Mesías,’ From ‘La Bola Negra’ Cannes Best Director Winners, in the U.K., Germany, Canada, Australia and Beyond (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• AMC Theatres Chief Adam Aron Pushes for Paramount Warner Bros. Merger, Says ‘Thanks, But No Thanks’ to State AG’s Blocking Deal (variety.com)
• The Covid Origins Saga Is More Complicated Than Either Side Wants to Admit (rollingstone.com)
• Elf Lyons Brings Solo Show ‘The Woman on the Edge’ to New York for Limited Run (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• ‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ First Preview Gets Standing Ovation After Cancellations (variety.com)