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Reddit short stories are popular in Hollywood – joining a long trend. Here are 5 of the best short stories on film

Short stories published on Reddit have been selling for lucrative amounts to studios like Warner Bros, Amazon MGM and Netflix. It seems there’s no need to write a full screenplay: a few thousand words in a short story could be enough to kick start a Hollywood dream.

The Conversation

New on Prime Video in February 2026 — all the new shows and movies to watch

Our guide on all the new movies and shows coming to Prime Video in February 2026, including our top picks.

Tom’s Guide

Tinseltown takeover: how Harry Potter fanfic has evolved into Hollywood’s hottest property

What once seemed a pretty fringe subculture of hobbyists riffing on stories that got them privately hot is now bringing mainstream cinema to a rolling boil

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Culpa Tuya (Your Fault) Actress Nicole Wallace Defends Step-Sibling Romance In Movie Series

Nicole Wallace, Prime Video movie Culpa Mía and its sequel Culpa Tuya has decided to defend her character's questionable life choices.

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Tubi Upfront: Fox FAST Unveils Upcoming New Shows -- a Super Bowl 'Purple Carpet' Event, a Workplace Comedy and an Original Movie

Tubi unveils news free-streaming shows for advertisers

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The Idea of You's success is proof that fanfiction is driving cinema

Harry Styles and the rise of fanfiction-inspired films

Marie Claire

My Life with the Walter Boys cast: who's who in the young adult drama series

The My Life with the Walter Boys cast sees some great stars portraying characters from the popular Wattpad novel.

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‘It’s like comfort eating’: why readers are hungry for Colleen Hoover

Colleen Hoover’s novels took the top six places on last year’s New York Times bestseller list, while in the UK she rivals Richard Osman as the biggest author in recent times. How has she done it?

The Guardian - UK

This Story Of A Woman Giving A Passenger Her Number During A Flight Is Proof To Shoot Your Shot

A woman has gone viral for passing a love note to a stranger and right now, as I’m writing this article, Wattpad girlies are stealing this love story for their Fanfics. Natalie (@Nataliebonbon) went hyper-viral on TikTok after she shared a series of videos on how she managed to score…

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PSA Wattpad Girlies: Two Strangers Got Hitched After Meeting On TikTok Now They’re In Love

TikTok, the ultimate dating app.

Pedestrian.tv

Friday essay: romance fiction rewrites the rulebook

Romance fiction has one of the most recognisable brands in book culture. It is known for a handful of attributes: its happy-ever-after endings, the pocket Mills Boon and Harlequin editions, the covers featuring Fabio (in the 1990s) or naked male torsos (the hot trend in the 21st century). It is…

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