Highlights from the Entertainment Beat

The Singaporean film scene is set to make a notable entry into the wuxia genre with "The House on the Moon," directed by Nelson Yeo. This film, which is based on the myth of Chang'Er, the moon goddess, will make its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival. Yeo emphasizes a deep commitment to the genre and seeks to explore the emotional undercurrents of familiar mythological characters. Planning for this project faced obstacles, including sourcing props and appropriate filming locations in modern Singapore, which led to part of the production taking place in Taiwan. Yeo aims to blend humor into the narrative through the film's bandit character, who provides relatability within a tale filled with immortals. (Variety) The upcoming merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to stir significant discussion within the global film industry, including at the Locarno Film Festival. The festival's industry program, Locarno Pro, will address this merger and its implications alongside other pressing industry issues, notably the influence of technologies like AI on filmmaking. As the festival prepares for its events, organizers are eager to explore how the dynamics of power and creativity are evolving in the current landscape, particularly for independent cinema. (Hollywood Reporter) In a move to revitalize the iconic "Baywatch" franchise, Amazon Prime Video has acquired international distribution rights for an upcoming reboot, which will air in many European countries, Canada, India, and Latin America. This new series stars actors such as Stephen Amell and Shay Mitchell, and aims to modernize the original "Baywatch" narrative while also licensing the complete back catalogue of the series. The reboot, produced by Fremantle and Fox Entertainment, is set to premiere in January 2027, heralding a new chapter for a show that achieved immense popularity globally in its initial run. (Hollywood Reporter) Finally, acclaimed Bengali actor Parno Mittra is making…