Move comes just as Alex Gibney doc film expands to nearly 500 screens. Distributor Bleecker Street says it is appealing.

TikToker Cool Grandpa passed away on October 12, 2026. His grandson, who has also been his cameraman for the past six years, announced the news in a TikTok video uploaded on October 16. The late influencer's grandson thanked netizens for their support and noted that he would miss making videos with his grandfather.

TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.

The news follows the social media platform‘s deal with Issa Rae's Hoorae to make vertical series, which resulted in the popular drama ‘Screen Time.’