Monday, 30 June 2025

‘Hershey’ Biopic Movie Reveals First Look at Finn Wittrock, Alexandra Daddario as Filming Wraps (Exclusive)

Mark Waters directs the project centering on the life of Milton S. Hershey, founder of the famed chocolate company.

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The Motif of the Karlovy Vary Film Fest Visual Identity Is an Embrace. Here Is Why.

"Embraces are a common scene in film, but we sometimes forget about them in our daily lives," says Studio Najbrt's Zuzana Lednická, who "wishes for more mutual respect" in a polarized world.  

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Sunday, 29 June 2025

Vin Diesel Says Paul Walker’s Character May Return for ‘Fast & Furious’ Finale, Having Dom and Brian Reunite

The actor also said there's an April 2027 release date for the film.

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Why Everyone Is Talking About Malta Right Now

Johann Grech, Malta Film commissioner and CEO of Malta Film Studios, sits down with THR amid the Mediterrane Film Festival to talk tax rebates, soundstage blueprints and why ‘Munich’ means so much.

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Saturday, 28 June 2025

Henry Golding Says Stepping Into James Bond’s Shoes Is “Every Actor’s Kind of Nightmare”

Denis Villeneuve was named the next director of the beloved franchise earlier this week.

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The Name’s Villeneuve. Denis Villeneuve. But Is He the Right Director for 007?

He could make the most visually stunning Bond movie ever — or the least fun one in franchise history.

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Ben Stiller Explains Why This Was the Right Time to Revisit ‘Meet the Parents’: “Life Informs Everything”

After a 25th anniversary screening at the Tribeca Festival, Teri Polo recalled getting a late call to play Robert De Niro's character's daughter while in an elaborate Halloween costume.

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Sony, Crunchyroll Drop First ‘Demon Slayer’ Trailer

'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,' the first in a trilogy, is set in the same world as 2020 hit 'Mugen Train,' the most successful anime film of all time.

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Friday, 27 June 2025

Raindance Film Festival: ‘Nawi’ Wins Best Int’l Feature and Debut Performance Awards

’Row’ won the best U.K. feature award, ‘Immortals’ was named best doc, and ‘Srishti’ was honored as best debut feature, while ‘The Lonely Musketeer’ won two prizes.

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‘Action Item’ Treats Burnout as “Collective Condition, Silenced Crisis” (Exclusive Karlovy Vary Trailer)

Writer-director Paula Ďurinová returns to KVIFF's Proxima Competition program with her sophomore doc, saying it "emerged from my personal experience with anxiety, depression, and a burnout episode."

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Thursday, 26 June 2025

‘Ice Road: Vengeance’ Review: Liam Neeson Returns for a Forgettable Sequel to an Already Forgotten Action Flick

Joined by Fan Bingbing, the actor headlines this follow-up to his 2021 Netflix film 'The Ice Road.'

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Toronto: Steven Soderbergh, Nia DaCosta Films to Get World Premieres

Chandler Levack’s ‘Mile End Kicks’ will kick off the Special Presentation sidebar at TIFF’s 50th edition in September.

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Catherine Hardwicke Praises Heath Ledger, Talks ‘Twilight’ at Mediterrane Film Festival Masterclass

The veteran filmmaker presented an epic “Fix it in Prep” session moderated by THR at Fort Ricasoli during the fest, for which she’s also serving on the jury this week.

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‘Tehran Another View’ Features Paintball, Carwalking, and a DJ Dressed up as the Joker (Karlovy Vary Trailer)

The big Czech festival promises "a charming mix of genres," highlighting: "Iranian director Ali Behrad’s second feature film is a vibrant portrait of Tehran and its inhabitants."

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Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Sarajevo Film Fest to Open With Dark Retirement Home Comedy ‘The Pavilion,’ Lidija Kordic to Host Opening Ceremony

“This is a film about the oldest generation who have chosen to act according to their conscience in today’s world," says director Dino Mustafić. “They rise up in rebellion. And rebellions, by nature, come in all forms. This one is different.”

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Iran Film, Dakota Johnson, Stellan Skarsgard, Peter Sarsgaard, Vicky Krieps Honors Set for Karlovy Vary

Soheil Beiraghi's competition film 'Bidad,' kept secret to protect the safety of its delegation, tells the story of a female singer who refuses to accept that women in Iran are not allowed to perform in public.

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‘Sand City’ Is a Kaleidoscopic Tale of Sand Thieves and Harsh Life in a Metropolis (Karlovy Vary Trailer)

Bangladeshi writer-director Mahde Hasan's feature debut premieres in the Proxima Competition of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, with his cinematographer citing David Lynch and Pedro Costa as inspirations.

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Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Andrew Ahn on Managing Emotions While Directing ‘The Wedding Banquet’: “I Was Crying All the Time”

The filmmaker appeared in Malta on Monday night to attend a showing of his latest film during the third annual Mediterrane Film Festival.

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First Look at Cillian Murphy in Netflix Movie ‘Steve,’ a Reimagining of Max Porter’s Best-Seller ‘Shy’

Off the back of Porter's Berlinale debut 'The Thing With Feathers,' Oscar-winning Murphy stars as a headteacher in the Tim Mielants-directed film.

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Monday, 23 June 2025

‘Lilo & Stitch’: THR’s 2002 Review

On June 21, 2002, Disney unveiled the animated feature in theaters, where it would go on to gross $275 million worldwide.

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Jafar Panahi, Nader Saeivar Collaboration Among Film Projects in KVIFF Central Stage Showcase

New movies from Austrian auteur Andreas Horvath and Hungary’s László Csuja also feature in the new program, as "mid-career filmmakers typically have fewer opportunities for visibility and financing."

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Shane Meadows Teams Up With ‘Adolescence’ Writer Jack Thorne for Feature Film Return

Meadows' 'Chork', releasing in U.K. theaters in 2026, follows 15-year-old Kit and 11-year-old Ani as they leave their foster home and trek across the English coastline in hopes of a brighter future.

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Sheffield DocFest: ‘Welded Together,’ About Alcoholism in Belarus, Wins Top Award

'Comparsa,' about "systemic gender-based violence," was honored with the first feature competition award.

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Sunday, 22 June 2025

Kyrgyzstan’s ‘Black Red Yellow’ Wins Best Picture at Expanded 2025 Shanghai Film Festival

The 27th edition of SIFF wrapped with star power, diverse award winners, sold-out screenings and a pointed embrace of AI's potential role in filmmaking.

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Five Projects Selected for Southeast European Female Filmmakers Support Program

The Uniqa See Future Foundation, in cooperation with the Sarajevo Film Festival and Slano Film Days, picked projects with a “strong artistic vision, originality, and commitment to telling compelling stories.”

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Saturday, 21 June 2025

Box Office: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Rules Again as ‘Elio’ Heads for Lowest Opening in Pixar History

'Elio' looks to debut in third place behind the live-action 'Dragon' pic and Danny Boyle's zombie sequel '28 Years Later,' which is opening in second place with a solid $30 million or more.

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Friday, 20 June 2025

Wes Anderson’s Movies Ranked From Worst to Best

A definitive ranking of the director’s acclaimed filmography including his newest, 'The Phoenician Scheme.'

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‘Jaws’: The Prototype Summer Blockbuster Turns 50, Losing None of Its Bite

Half a century ago, on June 20, 1975, Steven Spielberg’s classic shark thriller hit U.S. theaters and became an instant sensation. A day at the beach was never the same again.

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Cannes Winners, Serbian Miniseries ‘Absolute 100’ Join KVIFF Lineup

The Czech festival also unveils the action and horror movies for its revamped Midnight Screenings program, now called "Afterhours."

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Thursday, 19 June 2025

Elliot Page, Pageboy Productions Sign on as Executive Producers of ‘Miss Peppermint’ Documentary

In addition to Page and Pageboy, Bob the Drag Queen and his Purse First Studios have boarded the film, which was directed by Oriel Pe’er and will have a world premiere at Frameline49 next week.

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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Composer John Powell on Fleeing the LA Fires with Only His Hard Drive— and Being John Williams’ Padawan

For the hit live-action remake, Powell had the unique task of revisiting his own work, composed more than 15 years earlier. It was a lot more difficult than it sounds.

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John Chong on the Past, Present and Future of Hong Kong Cinema

The veteran producer behind 'Infernal Affairs' opens up about the city's cinematic legacy, its current challenges and mentoring the filmmakers of tomorrow.

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Chinese Studios Plan AI-Powered Remakes of Kung Fu Classics From Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li

The government-endorsed initiative, revealed at the Shanghai Film Festival, will involve 100 martial arts classics undergoing an AI "revitalization."

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Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Portugal’s “Told by Women” Series of TV Movies Expands for Season 2, Eyes Int’l Opportunities

Creator Pandora da Cunha Telles tells a Conecta event she is ready for season 2 co-productions, future editions with stories from different countries, or even a transfer of the franchise to other parts of Europe.

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Oscar Winner ‘I’m Still Here’ Gets Shout-Out as Exec From Brazil’s Globo Touts Theatrical Window

Alex Medeiros, head of drama, documentaries & film at Brazilian media and entertainment giant Grupo Globo's streaming service Globoplay, spoke at Conecta Fiction & Entertainment in Cuenca, Spain.

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‘Lost for Words’ Is a Hopeful Cinematic Journey Through Nature and Its Reduced Vocabulary

Hannah Papacek Harper's feature directorial debut, which is getting its U.K. premiere at Sheffield DocFest, shows us the challenges for the natural world through a lens of science seen through art.

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Tuesday, 17 June 2025

European Box Office Revenue Rises (Barely) Despite Softer Admissions

Stronger local titles — including Oscar-winner 'Flow' — kept Europe's box office above water in 2024, exhibitor group UNIC told CineEurope on Tuesday.

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Nanni Moretti Teaming With Louis Garrel, Jasmine Trinca on New Film

The Palme d'Or-winning director's next movie will be a loose adaptation of Israeli writer Eshkol Nevo's short story collection 'Hungry Heart.'

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‘Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Cinematic Cut’ Debut Marks KVIFF Expansion Into Gaming World

Warhorse Studios’ video game about the adventures of a blacksmith’s son fits "our long-standing goal of presenting powerful and gripping stories captured in a unique manner,” says artistic director Karel Och.

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‘Before/After’ Explores Transformation as Two Men Bond Over Baldness (Exclusive KVIFF Trailer)

Manoël Dupont's debut feature will world premiere in the Proxima Competition section of the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

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Monday, 16 June 2025

Peter Chan’s Noir Drama ‘She’s Got No Name’ Debuts in Shanghai After “Experimental” Two-Part Overhaul

The festival kicked off with the first installment of the epic, a brooding tale of abuse, dismemberment, and survival in wartime Shanghai, anchored by a career-redefining turn from Zhang Ziyi.

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Shanghai: Women Filmmakers Speak Out on Challenges and Triumphs at Kering Seminar

Kiran Rao, Liang Jing, Luiza Mariani, and 'Ne Zha' voice actress Lyu Yanting share their journeys and push for greater representation at Kering’s first Women In Motion event in China.

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Sunday, 15 June 2025

Karen Gillan Doesn’t Fear Imposter Syndrome

The Hollywood Reporter’s latest "Person of Interest" is the ‘Life of Chuck’ star who’s ready to embark on her next challenge as a filmmaker: “I'm trying to live in imposter syndrome as much as possible these days.”

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Nicholas Galitzine Teases He-Man Costume as ‘Masters of the Universe’ Wraps Production

"It’s been the role of a lifetime and I put everything into it," the actor wrote on Instagram.

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Betsy Gay, ‘Little Rascals’ Child Actress and Yodeler, Dies at 96

Her friend, Robert Satterfield, confirmed the news on Facebook.

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‘Jaws’ Gets Its Streaming Debut for the 50th Anniversary: Where to Watch All 4 Films Online

Along with its theatrical rerelease and limited-edition anniversary merch, the cult classic gets a streaming home.

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Saturday, 14 June 2025

Natalie Portman-Produced French Animated Film ‘Arco’ Wins Annecy

Illustrator Ugo Bienvenu's debut feature, about a boy from the future trying to find his way home, took the Cristal for best feature film at the 2025 Annecy international film festival.

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Box Office: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Roaring to $83M U.S. Opening, $200M Globally

The live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated film is firing on all cylinders, while the new star-studded romantic drama 'Materialists' is looking at at third-place finish.

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Where Doubles Dare: The 100-Year Road to Recognition for Hollywood Stunt Performers

The best stunt design category at the Academy Awards in 2028 has been a long time coming for a role that had been little acknowledged and filled with occupational hazards.

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Friday, 13 June 2025

Pixar Gives First Look at ‘Toy Story 5,’ Teases New Original ‘Gatto’ at Annecy

Pixar chief creative officer Pete Docter unveiled behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive clips to tease two of the studio's hottest upcoming releases.

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Alex Woo on Building ‘In Your Dreams’ From Scratch — and Why Netflix Said Yes

The director and creative team behind the new animated feature recount how their original idea, about two siblings journeying through the land of dreams, went from scribbles on a grease-stained pizza box to become Netflix's big awards play.

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Shanghai Jury Chair Giuseppe Tornatore Says Picking Film Fest Winners “Is Actually Very Simple”

Says the Italian director, an Oscar winner for 'Cinema Paradiso': "When I enter a film screening and close my eyes, I always hope that the film will bring me a pleasant surprise."

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Thursday, 12 June 2025

Netflix Drops First Teaser, Poster Art for ‘In Your Dreams’

The original film, from Alex Woo and Erik Benson, follows a pair of siblings who navigate the surreal world of dreams, trying to fulfill their wish for a perfect family.

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Jason Isaacs and Celia Imrie to Receive Raindance Film Festival Icon Award

"I’m thrilled... even if I still feel like I’m just getting started," said Isaacs, star of the most recent season of 'The White Lotus'.

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Michael Douglas to Present Newly Restored ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ at KVIFF

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has a reputation for and a history of attracting big names.

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Wednesday, 11 June 2025

LGBTQ Representation in Film Drops to Three-Year Low, Says GLAAD Report

The LGBTQ advocacy group released its latest Studio Responsibility Index study measuring the quantity and diversity of queer characters in Hollywood movies in 2024.

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In ‘Renovation,’ a Young Woman Feels the Pressure to Settle and Be Successful (Exclusive KVIFF Trailer)

The feature directorial debut of Lithuania's Gabrielė Urbonaitė explores "the tension between freedom and pressure" amid global uncertainty, "the lingering weight of Soviet-era traumas," and war next door.

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Sheffield DocFest Opener ‘Still Pushing Pineapples’ Is a Road Movie About the Singer of Much-Maligned Black Lace Hit ‘Agadoo’ Dreaming of a Comeback

Filmmaker Kim Hopkins discusses why "documentary is currently suffering," her cinéma vérité approach, the need for hope, and her plans for completing a "trilogy of working-class stories" with 'The Local.'

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Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Japan Cuts to Open With Yasuhiro Aoki’s ‘ChaO,’ Festival’s 2025 Lineup Unveiled

North America’s largest celebration of Japanese cinema includes appearances by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the New York premiere of Daihachi Yoshida’s 'Teki Cometh,' and screenings introduced by actress Yuumi Kawai.

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Karlovy Vary Film Fest Rejigs Industry Days With Launch of KVIFF Central Stage, Series Incubator

The changes are designed to ensure a "sharpened focus on Central European co-production opportunities" and "recognizing the growing crossover of storytelling" across media.

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Lucy Liu to Receive Locarno Film Festival Lifetime Honor, Present Int’l Premiere of ‘Rosemead’

Her fearless choices and groundbreaking performances continue to inspire audiences and redefine what it means to be an artist in the 21st century." 

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Monday, 9 June 2025

Trump’s Trade War Will Loom Large Over the Banff World Media Fest

As industry insiders descend on the Canadian Rockies, ongoing tariff tensions — not to mention that 51st state talk — will cast a long shadow over the event: “There are definitely concerns.”

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Stephen Curry, Nicola Coughlan, Patton Oswalt Lead All-Star Voice Cast of Sony’s ‘GOAT’

Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Nick Kroll, David Harbour, and Jenifer Lewis also join the NBA superstar in the basketball-themed feature, which screened first footage at Annecy on Monday.

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Kim Novak to Receive Venice Film Festival Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

“Inadvertently becoming a screen legend, Kim Novak was one of the most beloved icons of an entire era of Hollywood films.”

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Sunday, 8 June 2025

Pippa Scott, Actress in ‘The Searchers’ and ‘Auntie Mame,’ Dies at 90

On television, she starred with Jack Warden on ‘Jigsaw John’ and had memorable guest spots on ‘The Twilight Zone’ and ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show.’

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Indies and Icons, Tentpoles and Oscar Contenders: Annecy at 40 Sets the Animation Agenda

From the biggest studio titles to cutting-edge independents, every frame of the global animation industry runs through Annecy.

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Apple Unveils ‘The Lost Bus’ Teaser Trailer With Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera

The Oscar winner and nominee, respectively, star as bus driver Kevin McKay and teacher Mary Ludwig in a story centered around the 2018 Camp Fire.

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Saturday, 7 June 2025

What Sold Gerard Butler on Reprising His Role in the Live-Action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’

The star reteams with director Dean DeBlois for a retelling of the 2010 animated hit.

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‘Twelve Moons’ Director Victoria Franco Has Been Waiting for Her Tribeca Moment

The filmmaker is a longtime collaborator of her brother, the celebrated Mexican filmmaker Michel Franco, and now will unveil her directorial debut at the fest.

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Box Office: ‘Ballerina’ Dancing Off-Balance in Debut, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Pirouetting to Winning $33M Weekend

The first 'John Wick' spinoff had hoped for a $30 million-$35 million opening, but the Ana de Armas action pic may now come in at $25 million-$27 million.

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The Best Stunts of All Time, Over Nearly 100 Years of the Oscars

A year-by-year "what if" filling in a century-long gap of Academy Awards recognition for noteworthy stunt artistry and design in Hollywood movies.

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Friday, 6 June 2025

‘Star Wars’: Mia Goth to Play Villain Opposite Ryan Gosling in ‘Starfighter’

It is scheduled to open May 28, 2027.

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Mubi CEO on Pushing Into Production and That Huge Cannes Haul

Efe Cakarel spoke during the inaugural SXSW London in the British capital on Friday, saying the hot streak in Cannes came ahead of Venice, where the company will screen the new Jim Jarmusch movie.

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Thursday, 5 June 2025

Would You Pay $400 Million for This Movie?

Between delays, reshoots and rising costs, this year's summer blockbusters are racking up astronomically high price tags when factoring in marketing costs. Can the box office keep up?

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‘John Wick’ Franchise Boss Chad Stahelski Unloads: “My Process Is F***ed”

The rule-busting writer-director comes out guns blazing in our Q&A about his studio battles, the action industry and all things 'Wick' — from this week's spinoff ‘Ballerina’ to ‘John Wick 5’ to 'Caine' to what happened with 'The Continental': "I'm not trying to be an anarchist."

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Locarno Unveils Open Doors Program Projects, Producers for First Edition of Africa Focus

”We are excited to welcome a strong slate of predominantly first and second-time filmmakers whose inventive approaches and formal experimentation signal a bold evolution in global cinematic storytelling.”

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Zurich Festival Lifetime Achievement Honor for Oscar-Winning Composer Hildur Gudnadóttir

The Icelandic composer of 'Joker' and 'Tár' will be honored at this year's festival in October. "One of the most innovative composers of our time."

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Wednesday, 4 June 2025

‘Monster High’ Movie Enrolls ‘M3GAN’ Director Gerard Johnstone

The filmmaker will helm the feature for Mattel and Universal, which are also teaming on a 'M3GAN' doll.

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Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks’ ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Doc to Open Toronto Film Festival

The 'Deadpool' star produced the feature documentary about the beloved Canadian actor for Amazon Prime to kick off TIFF on Sept. 4.

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Letitia Wright on Overcoming Impostor Syndrome for Directorial Debut, Ryan Coogler Prophecy

During a SXSW London appearance, the star also shared her determination to make an impact, insight into the challenges of fame, becoming "a cinephile at Age 13" and her relationship with god.

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‘Thus Spoke the Wind’ Trailer Hints at a Vivid, Metaphysical Ride in the Armenian Drama (Exclusive)

Written and directed by Maria Rigel, the movie will have its world premiere in the Proxima lineup of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2025.

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Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Emma Thompson Set for Locarno Fest Leopard Club Award, ‘The Dead of Winter’ World Premiere

She "embodies the best of a tradition of performers who continue to be able to infuse each role with the deepest knowledge about the actor’s work," says Locarno festival artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro.

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Monday, 2 June 2025

John Mulaney Explains Why He Declined Offer to Host 2024 Oscars

While appearing on Marc Maron’s 'WTF' podcast, the comedian addressed saying no to emceeing the awards show last year and talked changes he'd make for a second season of his Netflix talk show.

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The Crawleys Are Off to the Races in First Trailer for ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’

The first teaser trailer for the new film, in theaters Sep. 12, shows the beloved characters in the year 1930.

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Sunday, 1 June 2025

Trump Biopic ‘The Apprentice’ Dominates Politically-Charged Canadian Screen Awards

Wet'suwet'en leader Molly Wickham, an indigenous activist, used Canadian film and TV's biggest night to call for a "Free Palestine" when picking up the best documentary award for ‘Yintah.’

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‘The Black Phone 2’: “More Violent, Scarier, More Graphic,” Says Director Scott Derrickson

The trailer for the upcoming Universal and Blumhouse horror movie hit Sunday at the pop culture convention CCPX in Mexico City.

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Julie Bowen Thought She’d Be Replaced By Sydney Sweeney in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

The actress starred as Adam Sandler's love interest in the first film, and assumed for the sequel, "He's got some little bitty on the side, like a cart girl."

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