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Iranian Director Ali Asgari Unveils First Clip From Venice-Bound ‘A Bit of Light’: ‘This Trump Guy Is Threatening to Bomb Here Every Day’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Iranian director Ali Asgari, who was in Venice Horizons last year with dark satire “Divine Comedy,” will soon be back — ...
London Film Festival Competition Lineup: Aimee Lou Wood’s ‘The Idiot(s),’ Mackenzie Davis’ Sci-Fi Romance ‘My Notes on Mars,’ Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Loo...
The 70th edition of the BFI London Film Festival has revealed its official competition, with 10 titles set to compete fo...
‘Supporting Role’ Review: Dato Bakhtadze Captivates in a Nocturnal Odyssey Through Tbilisi
A nocturnal odyssey through the spectral streets of Tbilisi is conjured with mesmerizing effect in Georgian writer-direc...
Hayden Panettiere Remembered by Viola Davis, Bethany Joy Lenz, Melissa Barrera and More: ‘I Wish the World Had More Time With You’
Celebrities are paying tribute to “Nashville” and “Heroes” actress Hayden Panettiere, who died Sunday at 36. Though a ca...
Deluxe Media and Tohokushinsha Film Corporation Set Strategic Asia-Pacific Localization Partnership (EXCLUSIVE)
Deluxe Media Inc. and Tokyo-based Tohokushinsha Film Corporation have formed a strategic partnership to expand localizat...
‘Heartstopper’ Star Rhea Norwood, ‘Enola Holmes’ Actor Susan Wokoma, ‘Dear England’ Writer James Graham Join U.K. National Youth Theatre’s 70th Annive...
The U.K.’s National Youth Theatre has announced a further wave of star names for “Letters to My Younger Future Self,” th...
‘Snapshot’ Review: A Nifty Calling-Card Debut Refashions the Jack the Ripper Story as Found-Footage Horror
Found footage may be a fairly stale gimmick in horror these days, but the low-budget British indie “Snapshot” finds a wa...
Mexico’s Madrefoca Boards ‘Isabel Hernández’ as Zoe Films Builds Festival Momentum (EXCLUSIVE)
Mexico’s Madrefoca Cine has boarded “Isabel Hernández,” Italian filmmaker Giorgio Giampà’s feature debut, joining Zoe Fi...
Korea Box Office: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Outpaces ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Again in Strong Second Weekend
“The Odyssey” ruled the South Korean box office during the weekend of Aug. 14–16. According to data from KOBIS, the trac...
Former Costa Rican Film Commissioner Marysela Zamora: ‘I Believe That the Next Great Chapter in Audiovisual Media Will Be Written in Spanish’ (EXCLUSI...
Former Costa Rican Film Commissioner Marysela Zamora, who was instrumental in reviving the Costa Rica Media Market (CRMM...
China Box Office: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Dominates With $70 Million Weekend as Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Debuts Second
Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” took command of the mainland China box office duri...
Hollywood Failed Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere, the former child actress who grew up onscreen before our very eyes, passed away Sunday at the age of ...
John Oliver Brutally Mocks Trump for Sacrificing Staff in Airplane-Swap Incident
On Sunday night, the summer’s hottest soap opera star, John Oliver, opened the latest edition of his Emmy-winning HBO se...
Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Scream’ Star, Dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles on “Heroes” and in “Scream 4” and “Scream VI,” has died. Her rep confirmed her de...
‘Lanterns’ Premiere Shocker: Stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre and Show Creators Break Down That Time Jump and Cliffhanger
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 1 premiere of “Lanterns,” now streaming on HBO Max. What ki...
Noah Kahan Turns His ‘Miserable’ Material Into Manic Elation at Triumphant Rose Bowl Stadium Show: Concert Review
“My name is Noah Kahan and I am here to make you fucking miserable!” the biggest male rock star on the charts right now ...
‘The End of Tom Six’ Review: The Director of the ‘Human Centipede’ Films Has Multiple Sclerosis and Is Sharing the Horror. This Confessional Doc Is Hi...
"The End of Tom Six" is a self-styled confessional memoir in which Six fuses his life and career and illness into a para...
Noah Wyle Hopes David Ellison’s Threat to Move Paramount Out of California is ‘Saber Rattling’: ‘You’re Going to Take Hollywood Out of Hollywood’
Noah Wyle is hoping David Ellison isn’t serious about moving Paramount out of California. “I hope this is saber rattling...
Dwayne Johnson Leads Crowd in ‘Happy Birthday’ Song for Daughter Simone After Receiving Disney Legends Award at D23
Dwayne Johnson has been officially crowned a legend — a Disney Legend that is. On Sunday at D23, Johnson was honored wit...
Bob Iger Gets All-Star Send-Off From Robert Downey Jr., Harrison Ford and New CEO Josh D’Amaro at D23 Disney Legends Ceremony
Bob Iger is officially a legend within the Disney kingdom. We can’t call it surprising that the media giant named its fo...
Anne Hathaway Tears Up as She’s Named a Disney Legend (and Her 2026 Box Office Crosses $2 Billion): ‘I’m One of the Most Insanely Lucky People in the ...
Shut up! Oscar winner Anne Hathaway is officially a Disney Legend. Hathaway was officially inducted into Disney’s hall o...
Ariana Grande Brings Out Cynthia Erivo for ‘Happy Days’ and ‘For Good’ at Eternal Sunshine London Show
Ariana Grande brought out Cynthia Erivo to perform at her Aug. 16 Eternal Sunshine stop at London’s O2. The “Wicked” sta...
Alex Cooper Poised to Drop UTA After Tough Period of Media Scrutiny
Alex Cooper seems intent on unraveling some of the current relationships that have helped underpin her production compan...
Stray Kids Score Their Biggest Sales Week as ‘This & That’ Debuts Atop Albums Chart
Stray Kids have scored their biggest sales week yet as their latest, “This & That,” becomes their ninth No. 1 on the...
‘The Challenge’ Contestants Pay Tribute to Tyler Duckworth: ‘You Were the Brother I Never Had’
“The Challenge” two-time winner Tyler Duckworth died Tuesday in North Dakota, and his fellow contestants are remembering...
‘I Don’t Know’: Kenneth Branagh on Directing, ‘Harry Potter’ and How Christopher Nolan Had Him Speaking Russian Backwards
Sunday at the Edinburgh Intl. Film Festival turned into Edinbranagh, with a morning screening of the four-hour epic “Ham...
Mariska Hargitay Says Jalen Brunson Is ‘Definitely’ Getting a Role in ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’: ‘It’s Happening’
Mariska Hargitay told Variety at the HBO Max Emmy Nominee Celebration that New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is “defini...
‘The Sopranos’ Star Drea de Matteo Says Starting an OnlyFans Was a ‘Political Statement’: ‘F— You. I Don’t Have to Work’
“The Sopranos” star Drea de Matteo recently told Jamie Kennedy on the “Hate to Break It To Ya” podcast (via EW) that sta...
Dolly Parton Skips Dollywood Ride Opening Amid Ongoing Health Problems: ‘My Nashville Doctor Has Kinda Clipped My Wings’
Dolly Parton was unable to attend the opening of NightFlight Expedition at Dollywood on Friday due to ongoing “health is...
Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan and Harris Dickinson Spotted Filming Beatles Biopic at Iconic Abbey Road Crosswalk
It wouldn’t be a Beatles movie without Abbey Road. In a video shared on social media, Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Jos...
Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Remains No. 1 With $70 Million, ‘End of Oak Street’ Debuts to $21 Million
Dog days of summer? This year’s August at the box office didn’t get the memo. This popcorn season is ending with a bang ...
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Hits $2 Billion Worldwide in Three Weeks
New day, new box office milestone for Sony’s latest Spidey adventure. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has surpassed $2 billi...
‘Mission’ Review: An All-In George MacKay Performance Anchors a Fevered Mental Illness Portrait
Back in 2013, actor George MacKay and director Paul Wright paired up for “For Those in Peril,” an atmospheric study of y...
Locarno Winner ‘Forgotten Spaceman’ Adds Khan & Kumar Media, Prism Entertainment as Executive Producers Ahead of Toronto Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
“Forgotten Spaceman,” the documentary short by BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Elham Ehsas that won the Leopard of Tomorrow (I...
‘Shame and Money’ Director on Sundance-Winning Drama About a Kosovo Family in Free Fall: ‘It’s a Look Into the Past and a Warning to the Future’
Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Visar Morina returns to the Sarajevo Film Festival — the scene of a previous triumph — ...
Ranveer Singh, Kalyani Priyadarshan’s ‘Pralay,’ Produced by Ananya Birla and Hansal Mehta, Directed by Jai Mehta, Starts Filming
Ranveer Singh’s “Pralay,” an end-of-the-world action thriller, has begun filming in Mumbai. The film is produced by Anan...
‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ and ‘Beef’ Among Astra TV Awards Winners
“Hacks,” “The Pitt” and “Beef” were the big winners of the 2026 Astra TV Awards. “The Pitt” took home the most trophies ...
‘Monsters, Inc.’ Themed Land Will Open at Disney World in 2027
THe’Monsters, Inc.’ themed land, Monstropolis is set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Disney World in 2027. The ...
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ ‘All Stars’ and ‘Untucked’ Renewed for New Seasons at MTV and Paramount+
Shantay you stay! “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “All Stars” and “Untucked” have all been renewed for new seasons at MTV and Para...
Disney Leaders Talk Streaming Strategy and Growth Drivers: Sports, Local Language, Vertical Media and Emerging Formats
Amid a torrent of fan-friendly news about Disney projects across the media spectrum, Disney leadership took time on the ...
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