Serb News Today — August 28, 2026
Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Drives Arthouse Success From Taiwan to Romania as Distributors Reveal Nordic Playbook and more — today's serb signal.
The world of entertainment is abuzz with exciting news and updates. In the realm of film, arthouse enthusiasts are taking notice of Joachim Trier's success, as his movies continue to gain traction globally, from Taiwan to Romania. Meanwhile, fans of supernatural horror are in for a treat with the latest project from Australia, 'Effigy', which has just wrapped up production and unveiled its first looks.
In the music and television scenes, several notable updates have emerged. K-pop group Katseye has unfortunately had to drop out of Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival due to an injury, while actress Ellen Pompeo is set to take on a new role in the upcoming Hulu drama 'Not a Sound', playing a disgraced ER nurse. Additionally, familiar faces are popping up in new projects, with Jemima Kirke discussing her latest campaign with Marc Jacobs and J. Smith-Cameron joining the cast of 'Law & Order: SVU' in a recurring role.
Today's signal:
• Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Drives Arthouse Success From Taiwan to Romania as Distributors Reveal Nordic Playbook (variety.com)
• Australian Supernatural Horror ‘Effigy’ Wraps, Unveils First Looks (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Katseye Drops Out of Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival After Member Sprains Ankle (rollingstone.com)
• Ellen Pompeo to Play Disgraced ER Nurse in ‘Not a Sound’ Drama in the Works at Hulu (variety.com)
• Jemima Kirke on Her Marc Jacobs Campaign, Fashion Week Chaos and Why Jessa’s Style in ‘Girls’ ‘Doesn’t Appeal’ to Her (variety.com)
• J. Smith-Cameron Joins ‘Law & Order: SVU’ in Recurring Role (variety.com)